Well, looks like corners are back on the menu, boys!

Problem is … the best corner in the draft has a torn ACL
I am just saying take the best player at whatever spot we are drafting at. No more Taco or Mazi reach for needs. I think we trading those picks to be honest. That is why we are not tanking.
 
Most the board wanted those guys out of here when they were free agents. Bland was a product of Parsons. We need two corners.
2 corners 2 safety 2 lbs 2 edge
Can come from draft and FA

Jerry et al have shown with Pickens and Q Will they are willing to do things they normally wouldn't do. Hoping this continues in off season
 
2 corners 2 safety 2 lbs 2 edge
Can come from draft and FA

Jerry et al have shown with Pickens and Q Will they are willing to do things they normally wouldn't do. Hoping this continues in off season
Styles or Downs and Crosby would be a good start.
 
Hoping we fill at least one of those needs via FA. CB is a huge need imo as is a pass rusher. Not sure all our needs get filled before next season
Crosby and our 1st pick would help a lot. They certainly need to add some free agents to go a long with them.
 
Here are some top 2025 free agents that signed one year deals and will be available again in 2026

CB Rasul Douglas, Miami Dolphins- $1.5m

The veteran cornerback didn’t land with the Dolphins until late August, but he needed little time to acclimate himself to another squad. Douglas’ 78.5 PFF coverage grade is tied for third among qualified corners, and his 315 yards surrendered are the 12th-fewest. The ex-Bill also sits tied for fourth in WAR at the position (0.37).

CB Eric Stokes, Las Vegas Raiders- $3.5m

The former Packer has turned in a career season in the silver in black. His 72.3 PFF coverage grade is 16th among qualified corners, although he sits top-two in both snaps per target (10.6) and snaps per reception (19.1). Also, Stokes is fourth in WAR at the position (0.37).

CB Chidobe Awuzie, Baltimore Ravens - $1.25m

Awuzie has suited up on only 487 snaps, working as Baltimore’s third cornerback behind Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins. At the same time, he’s been tremendous in coverage when on the field. Awuzie’s 78.3 PFF coverage grade is the fifth-best among corners to play at least 300 snaps in coverage, and his 51.2% catch rate is tied for the 10th-lowest.
 
Keionte Scott, Miami is an amazing slot player. I might move him into my number 1 slot guy before the likes of Avieon Terrell, Clemson and D'angelo Ponds, Indiana. I also would have Xavier Scott, Illinois as a top slot prospect if not for his injury this year.

I want to hear it from Bland himself. Where does he feel most comfortable playing? I think he is a better slot player, but if I hear he is more comfortable playing on the outside, one of these slot guys would make a lot of sense.

Let the player decide and coach around that. Coaching doesn't mean forcing a square peg into a round hole. Hasn't this lesson been taught since the beginning of time. It seriously can't be that hard...........
 
Keionte Scott, Miami is an amazing slot player. I might move him into my number 1 slot guy before the likes of Avieon Terrell, Clemson and D'angelo Ponds, Indiana. I also would have Xavier Scott, Illinois as a top slot prospect if not for his injury this year.

I want to hear it from Bland himself. Where does he feel most comfortable playing? I think he is a better slot player, but if I hear he is more comfortable playing on the outside, one of these slot guys would make a lot of sense.

Let the player decide and coach around that. Coaching doesn't mean forcing a square peg into a round hole. Hasn't this lesson been taught since the beginning of time. It seriously can't be that hard...........
What do your eyes tell you about Bland being a better slot or outside corner? Mine tell me he SUCKS on the outside and gets 3rd degree burns over 80% of his body every game he plays out there.
 
What do your eyes tell you about Bland being a better slot or outside corner? Mine tell me he SUCKS on the outside and gets 3rd degree burns over 80% of his body every game he plays out there.
A lot of that is recency bias, Bland has regressed because he is playing in Flus's bull crap bend but don't brake cover 2 defense. He was really great when he was allowed to be aggressive and alter routes at the line of scrimmage. I really thought he played great in the slot his rookie year in Dan Quinns aggressive Defense. Then, when he moved outside he surprise me with his explosiveness. I don't have a problem with Bland at either position. A change in philosophy will be a welcome change for everyone involved.

It all depends on what he wants. I don't want to force him into a role he feels he isn't the best at. Your paying the guy to be great...let him help you, help you.
 
A lot of that is recency bias, Bland has regressed because he is playing in Flus's bull crap bend but don't brake cover 2 defense. He was really great when he was allowed to be aggressive and alter routes at the line of scrimmage. I really thought he played great in the slot his rookie year in Dan Quinns aggressive Defense. Then, when he moved outside he surprise me with his explosiveness. I don't have a problem with Bland at either position. A change in philosophy will be a welcome change for everyone involved.

It all depends on what he wants. I don't want to force him into a role he feels he isn't the best at. Your paying the guy to be great...let him help you, help you.
Bland has never played a good game vs a top wr/qb duo as an outside cb. Quinn or not. Has nothing to do with scheme. He's a low confidence corner that belongs in the slot
 
Bland has never played a good game vs a top wr/qb duo as an outside cb. Quinn or not. Has nothing to do with scheme. He's a low confidence corner that belongs in the slot
He does have problems with the bigger stronger X-Type Receivers. That game vs DK Metcalf, really stands out.
 
Our CBs get burned every game as do our LBs and no pressure.
We need to flush the entire D including EverFlush and start over…..if it were possible which it’s not so no optimism here for ‘26 at all.
 
Here are some top 2025 free agents that signed one year deals and will be available again in 2026

CB Rasul Douglas, Miami Dolphins- $1.5m

The veteran cornerback didn’t land with the Dolphins until late August, but he needed little time to acclimate himself to another squad. Douglas’ 78.5 PFF coverage grade is tied for third among qualified corners, and his 315 yards surrendered are the 12th-fewest. The ex-Bill also sits tied for fourth in WAR at the position (0.37).

CB Eric Stokes, Las Vegas Raiders- $3.5m

The former Packer has turned in a career season in the silver in black. His 72.3 PFF coverage grade is 16th among qualified corners, although he sits top-two in both snaps per target (10.6) and snaps per reception (19.1). Also, Stokes is fourth in WAR at the position (0.37).

CB Chidobe Awuzie, Baltimore Ravens - $1.25m

Awuzie has suited up on only 487 snaps, working as Baltimore’s third cornerback behind Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins. At the same time, he’s been tremendous in coverage when on the field. Awuzie’s 78.3 PFF coverage grade is the fifth-best among corners to play at least 300 snaps in coverage, and his 51.2% catch rate is tied for the 10th-lowest.
Stokes is interesting
 

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