Final Practice Questions

[IsntLifeFunny]

I think as bad as Moore has been that he's a bit underrated and could get an extension if he's even serviceable. Borgonzi came from a team that stacked the defense, skill positions, and IOL. 

Edited Wednesday at 02:54 AM by IsntLifeFunny

[socaltitan]

2 minutes ago, tgo said:

Personally - I hope they sign Byron Young in FA and then draft the LT in the 1st. 
 

Borgonzi has already spent 1st and 2nd round picks on edge rushers 

I'd be surprised if we made a huge FA splash like that. I feel like we're going to be more conservative next FA period considering all the moves made this offseason. Not against pursuing Young though. He's quite good.

 

I think if a similarly rated LT and DE were on the board, they'll lean LT because of Cam and it's a more rare position to find. Who knows at this point. We don't even know where we're going to be picking or who is going to be on the board. Draft rankings change a lot from now to next year. Hopefully it's a stacked class of LT and DE but who knows. Maybe Moore shocks us and actually plays well to the point where they are ok passing on LT another year. It's most likely going to be LT or DE, but who knows at this point. It's so early.

[AussieTitanFan08]

15 minutes ago, tgo said:

Borgonzi has already spent 1st and 2nd round picks on edge rushers 

 

And got two guys who look to be better run stuffers than pass rushers.

[Nash]

I'd add the secondary needs some talent also, but like KC, I just don't see Borgonzi going corner  in round 1 next year..

[socaltitan]

4 minutes ago, Nash said:

I'd add the secondary needs some talent also, but like KC, I just don't see Borgonzi going corner  in round 1 next year..

 

KC just drafted a CB in R1 this year. When Saleh was with the Jets, they drafted Sauce, so I don't think they're totally against CB if it's a need.

 

If the CB group looks like the worst unit on the team they could. The league has become so year to year. I agree with the general consensus that LT and EDGE are the two biggest needs, but a lot will depend on 2026 and how the individual units play.

Edited Wednesday at 03:12 AM by socaltitan

[IsntLifeFunny]

21 minutes ago, AussieTitanFan08 said:

 

And got two guys who look to be better run stuffers than pass rushers.

Femi apparently isn't getting there, but I don't think any of us know what Faulk looks like by next year.

 

Also, I don't believe he was picked as strictly an edge rusher. He's an early down edge setter with heavy hands. It was noticeable in preseason and on his Auburn tape how disruptive he is when you kick him inside. He's more a JFM type than a pure edge rusher. 

Edited Wednesday at 03:24 AM by IsntLifeFunny

[socaltitan]

I think people disappointed in Faulk need to be realistic of what he is and what he was drafted to be. They didn't draft him to be a speed rusher. That won't be his game. It's not the profile you would draft in the top 10, but that's why he was end of 1st. If he becomes a very good power rusher who plays the run well and  can get you 7-8 sacks  a year that's a win.

Edited Wednesday at 03:54 AM by socaltitan

[AussieTitanFan08]

26 minutes ago, socaltitan said:

They didn't draft him to be a speed rusher. 

 

Which is why a true EDGE guy who can get after the QB is still a big need for this team and the fact Borgonzi has already spent 1st and 2nd round picks at EDGE/DL doesn't lessen the urgency to fill that skillset.

Edited Wednesday at 04:18 AM by AussieTitanFan08

[OILERMAN]

David Bailey was the type of edge they needed, which is why he went before their pick, those guys are difference makers

[EC34]

If the team is as bad as the talking heads suggest (3-6 wins), they will have plenty of opportunity to reload the secondary and find a speed rush edge. But if the OTs aren't good enough this season, and they are forced into taking another one in round 1, the rebuild will continue for yet another season.  Frankly, my patience is growing limited.

[ctm]

Saleh likes a heavy DL rotation. Situational speed pass rushers can be found after the 1st round.  Day 1 starting LTs after the 1st round are much harder to find. Look at the waiver wire and player claims in the last few days.  Teams are desperate for quality OT play and the Titans will likely need to add 2 guys.  Cutting Moore also yields a decent cap savings.

[NashvilleNinja]

33 minutes ago, EC34 said:

 Frankly, my patience is growing limited.

 

You're either a lifer or you're not. If you are then you understand it's about the journey more than the destination.

[tgo]

12 hours ago, socaltitan said:

I'd be surprised if we made a huge FA splash like that. I feel like we're going to be more conservative next FA period considering all the moves made this offseason. Not against pursuing Young though. He's quite good.

 

I think if a similarly rated LT and DE were on the board, they'll lean LT because of Cam and it's a more rare position to find. Who knows at this point. We don't even know where we're going to be picking or who is going to be on the board. Draft rankings change a lot from now to next year. Hopefully it's a stacked class of LT and DE but who knows. Maybe Moore shocks us and actually plays well to the point where they are ok passing on LT another year. It's most likely going to be LT or DE, but who knows at this point. It's so early.

Will have around 80M to spend if they release Ridley and 1 or 2 others, considering carryover. 
 

Gray will be needing an extension soon too though assuming he proves to fit well into the new defensive scheme 

[rns90]

42 minutes ago, tgo said:

Will have around 80M to spend if they release Ridley and 1 or 2 others, considering carryover. 
 

Gray will be needing an extension soon too though assuming he proves to fit well into the new defensive scheme 

We will be spending again.  There just aren’t many extension candidates outside of maybe Gray thanks to the shitty drafting .

 

[BudsOilers]

There will be immense pressure to be a contender next year - new stadium, Ward in year 3, etc.

 

Given they won't have many internal extension candidates, yeah they'll spend some money.