Amish Cabal » Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:55 pm
Absolutely! I haven't been this stoked about an upcoming season in years. We may have something here!signal wrote Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:07 am:Damn, between Wilkins and Crosby, opponents are going to get an earful and more. LOL!
Funny, but just watching that little clip, you can see the energy Wilkins brings to the field....he does remind me of Crosby in that respect. Both of them reek of having too much fun playing the game. :)
As soon as the Raiders signed Wilkins I read new and old articles about him...and every article spoke to the high effort, high energy he brings on every play. Running guys down 20 yards down the field, never, ever giving up on plays, praising him as the hardest worker on the field play in and play out... and we already had a guy like that in Maxx.
I am really pumped to see this DL in action this upcoming season.
I think there will be a HUGE discrepancy in pure entertainment value between the start of the season in 2023 and the one coming up.
I did go on some early rants on this forum as to my disgust with the Raiders and their play early in 2023 and wanted Josh fired weeks before it finally did happen. They looked bland, and it was so frustrating to watch. Possibly some of the most frustrating games I have ever watched. It is one thing to see a poor team lose games, but watching a team play without desire and fire was aggravating as hell.
Now having AP working the troupes throughout the offseason....I am really excited to see how this team starts the season. And then you add a guy like Wilkins to the mix...damn it is going to be fun.
Attyla » Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:57 pm
I would think if he gets moved it will be during day 1 of the draft. I think you get more trade bang for the buck during that time than you do during FA but then again, you also risk not getting the trade you want in the moment.16 to 88 wrote Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:17 pm:Still a ways to go. Possible draft day trade?
16 to 88 » Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:11 pm
Yeah for sure. It seems to me it would have to be pre-arranged? How far in advance though? If the guy we like is there then it happens if not then no deal?Attyla wrote Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:57 pm:I would think if he gets moved it will be during day 1 of the draft. I think you get more trade bang for the buck during that time than you do during FA but then again, you also risk not getting the trade you want in the moment.
Guru » Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:51 pm
Being able to get consistent pressure on the QB is the single biggest determining factor of successful defense. It papers over the cracks at the 2nd and 3rd levels.Be_Easy_25 » Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:44 am
A dominant D-line means just about everything.chucker » Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:40 am
I know it's big when it brings you back to the board. Welcome back. It's gonna be fun to watch that defense.Raiderroo wrote Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:56 pm:Definitely looking forward to seeing this Defensive Line in action!
Jeevo » Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:01 am
That’s why I wouldn’t mind them making even another move on the D line.Guru wrote Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:51 pm:Being able to get consistent pressure on the QB is the single biggest determining factor of successful defense. It papers over the cracks at the 2nd and 3rd levels….
chucker » Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:09 am
I don't know that any more significant moves need to be made in FA, but if we don't go QB in the 1st there's a possibility that BPA could be an edge rusher, with so many offensive players expected to go early.Jeevo wrote Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:01 am:That’s why I wouldn’t mind them making even another move on the D line.
raider_kin » Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:15 am
For a nose tackle type, sure. But I'd rather see some offensive lineman signed first. Or did we sign one and I missed it?Jeevo wrote Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:01 am:That’s why I wouldn’t mind them making even another move on the D line.
raider_kin » Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:22 am
My bad: chucker already posted this one: https://overthecap.com/free-agencysignal » Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:38 am
You never know how these things will play out, but given the talent at the top of this draft, I think one of the top blue chip OTs will fall to the Raiders. If there is a surprising run at the position than it does probably mean one of the blue chip CBs will fall in their lap.chucker wrote Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:09 am:I don't know that any more significant moves need to be made in FA, but if we don't go QB in the 1st there's a possibility that BPA could be an edge rusher, with so many offensive players expected to go early.
Jeevo » Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:00 am
That's kind of what I was thinking. A dependable guy could become available later on as well and I would hope we'd be interested. The 9ers just kept adding guys when they already had a lot of talent and it worked pretty well for them.chucker wrote Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:09 am:I don't know that any more significant moves need to be made in FA, but if we don't go QB in the 1st there's a possibility that BPA could be an edge rusher, with so many offensive players expected to go early.
signal » Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:22 am
Yes, you actually have those in the exact order or preference I would go with right now given how I think this draft may fall.