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[Bolt4Knob]

I'd prefer to keep Mack over Bosa as well. But Mack's cap number may be prohibitive. If they want to jettison both, that's fine, but they had better draft an edge rusher no later than Day 2 and they should draft another one Day 3. This is why I have advocated trading down from #5 to acquire more picks in rounds 2-4 in order to fill cap casualty roster holes.

Really, Bosa and Mack have very similar salaries, Mack is scheduled to make $23 and Bosa is scheduled to make $22. So if only keeping one and the decision is to keep one, unless they really get a great deal for Mack, keeping Mack all day every day. Granted, I think now is the time to move on from Mack and maximize his value. I am just moving on from Bosa as don't think he is worth the risk


EDIT: Nick Gates is being June 1 release by the WTF Commanders -- they and the Patriots are fighting for most cap space. But when you are drafting 2nd and 3rd, and have no QB - makes sense

Gates has a higher PFF than both Clapp and Cole. Might be a name to watch unless injury concerns.

[Boltjolt]

Bosa's dad was highly drafted highly touted prospect in the '80s whose injuries from day one in the NFL wrecked his career. His brother has his own injury history with the Niners.

Agree, it's in the genes, just like the ability they inherited.

Kinda like when you meet your girlfriends Mom. If her mother is shaped like a pear or the opposite .. as my wife calls it, an apple body, chances are she will too unless the Dad is slim, then there is a chance depending on which she takes after more lol

[Formula 21]

If we get rid of Mack and Bosa, I think Dallas Turner moves to the top of the Bolt’s draft board. That completely changes the dynamic of team restocking. And I’d hate to see that happen.

[Bolt4Knob]

If we get rid of Mack and Bosa, I think Dallas Turner moves to the top of the Bolt’s draft board. That completely changes the dynamic of team restocking. And I’d hate to see that happen.

I don't think that. You don't reach to fill a need in the draft. They would use free agency to build out the roster to fill needs. The draft, and yes, there is the debate between BPA and Need - but you always take talent. Now, could they trade down and get Turner, perhaps. And maybe Hortiz has Turner rank top 2 on his board (exclusive of QBs). But Hortiz comes from the Ravens - they have a process and stick to the process

Even if the Chargers cannot work out a deal with Allen (granted I think they do) and move on from MW, that doesnt make the pick automatically WR.

Free agency - -plug holes

The Draft - get talent

[Stetson516]

We trade to 6 to Giants, grab a second rounder and giants get OT, then at 6 trade to ATL for another 2nd and they get WR. We draft Terrion Arnold at 8. Case closed. We lost by a handful of points most games last year. Take 1 TD off the board and we're drafting in the 20s... the rookie deal would make sense for CB, WR, LT, EDGE. Other than that it's not worth the price to sign them after 5th year option. Too expensive to sign a TE 1st rounder later. Stop talking about Bowers. We need a shut down corner. It's the single most position needed most. Terrion is gonna be DROY

[Formula 21]

Turner is perhaps the best defender in the draft at the most critical position on D. Nobody bats an eye if the Bolts take him at 5. And a few teams would poop their pants. I also wouldn’t let Bosa go as a FA only to try and replace him with another (expensive) FA.

This is all 3-D chess that’s for sure.

[Bolt4Knob]

Turner is perhaps the best defender in the draft at the most critical position on D. Nobody bats an eye if the Bolts take him at 5. And a few teams would poop their pants. I also wouldn’t let Bosa go as a FA only to try and replace him with another (expensive) FA.

This is all 3-D chess that’s for sure.

Teams need to be cap compliant by Wednesday March 13
Hopefully Hortiz starts doing something next week.
Still waiting for his first roster move. Linsley really doesn't count
Nobody signed, nobody released

Come on Joe - we are waiting for that first tweet bomb from Schefter or somebody

[jamrock]

Agree, it's in the genes, just like the ability they inherited.

Kinda like when you meet your girlfriend's Mom. If her mother is shaped like a pear or the opposite .. as my wife calls it, an apple body, chances are she will too unless the Dad is slim, then there is a chance depending on which she takes after more lol

Important to properly scout the GF's mom and dad. No doubt

[Boltjolt]

So if there is a question that we could get ATLs 2nd going back to 8, we certainly aren't getting the Giants second for moving back one spot.

However, for ATL, if they want a QB we certainly need to get that 2nd and maybe another pick.

[gzubeck]

So if there is a question that we could get ATLs 2nd going back to 8, we certainly aren't getting the Giants second for moving back one spot.

However, for ATL, if they want a QB we certainly need to get that 2nd and maybe another pick.

Maybe? Daniels or Maye on the board that's definitely a possibility.

[wu-dai clan]

Gotta love our genetics experts here on TPB.

Does Harbs have a Geneticist ?

We really need one more assistant coach.

[Topcat]

Ditto. Most of his longer injuries have been soft tissue types - I trust Ben to strengthen. Any guy making north of $20M should be in the facility, setting an example, putting in that $20M of effort. No more swamp gator wrassling training on your own.

It will be interesting to see if they cut bait. Kicking his can down the road could instead sign a different younger FA Edge player and kick that can for 2024 cap relief. I can see them doing either- really no idea. Good edge players are gonna cost and just stripping the roster and betting on the draft is risky - there isn’t that monster guy worth a #5, or I don’t know if there is. They will scout and decide, TRUST.

Mack - I think I’d ride that contract out, or extend 1 more year with an out to squeeze a little dead cap to 2025. He earns his pay, he’s a Harbaugh type of player, he sets a tough tone for the entire team. Ya wanna get tougher, Mack’s a guy to go to war with. A late 3rd, or 4th won’t come close to what he brings.

I'd prefer to keep Mack and trade Bosa...