The 2025 Free Agency Thread

[skinsinparadise]

I'm all about us drafting a RB earlier in the draft (3rd) and going for Marks in the 6th, if he's there. Marks becomes a poor man's Deebo until he proves himself otherwise. I'd place Neal in the same category as Giddens and think that they could fall to the 3rd round along with Tuten and possibly Harvey too.

Not to turn this into the draft thread but Marks to me is much more Ekeler than Deebo. Marks isn't a dog who breaks tackles. He actually has one of the lowest break tackle rate in this class. But he has good vision IMO, great hands. Doesn't have breakaway speed. Really solid.

to me if they want to double on Deebo, Skattebo is that guy, great hands in the passing game, breaks tackles and is a dog like Deebo as far as physicality. I'd be surprised if Neal goes as high as the 3rd, post combne. I'd guess late 4th-5th. I think Giddens > Neal. Harvey IMO definitiely > Neal. But Neal is solid. I wouldn't be unhappy with him.

 

[DWinzit]

One difference though is Deebo's a bit quicker than Skattebo though but yes, comparable for sure. There is no direct match to hi of course.

 

[skinsinparadise]

One difference though is Deebo's a bit quicker than Skattebo though but yes, comparable for sure. There is no direct match to hi of course.

Skattebo didn't run but his explosive numbers -- veritical, broad were some of the best in this class. Vertical tied for #2 in the class. So at minimum he has some athleticism. He by a good margin had the highest break tackle rate in this class. He has the most receving yards in this class even over Lequint Allen who some like to say is more receiver than RB.

If I had to take a stab at what dude they really really want if the board fell their way. I'd guess either Henderson or Skattebo. Two totally different themes but I can see them digging it for different reasons. Henderson because he's so explosive. Skattebo because they'd sort of become what Peters developed in SF, physicality -- playmarkers who are about YAC and can exert pain on the opposition. I recall thinking about it during the 2023 season when the Eagles were flying high -- SF going into Philly and tearig them apart. And part of it seems to be that Philly wasn't used to that level of physicality. If you recall there was a year that every team that played SF the week before would lose -- theory was they were just worn out from SF's physicality.

 

[DWinzit]

Makes a lot of sense and does have me lean towards Skattebo more than I had been thinking. I was more on the team Henderson type. As I had stated, I was of the belief they wanted to use Sinnott in part of a role Skattebo would handle but to date, there has been zero movement in that direction. Perhaps this year if they go the route of Henderson or some of the other RB's

 

[Commander Wraith]

Skattebo didn't run but his explosive numbers -- veritical, broad were some of the best in this class. Vertical tied for #2 in the class. So at minimum he has some athleticism. He by a good margin had the highest break tackle rate in this class. He has the most receving yards in this class even over Lequint Allen who some like to say is more receiver than RB.

If I had to take a stab at what dude they really really want if the board fell their way. I'd guess either Henderson or Skattebo. Two totally different themes but I can see them digging it for different reasons. Henderson because he's so explosive. Skattebo because they'd sort of become what Peters developed in SF, physicality -- playmarkers who are about YAC and can exert pain on the opposition. I recall thinking about it during the 2023 season when the Eagles were flying high -- SF going into Philly and tearig them apart. And part of it seems to be that Philly wasn't used to that level of physicality. If you recall there was a year that every team that played SF the week before would lose -- theory was they were just worn out from SF's physicality.

I’m not a college football guy and I’ve only been watching the backs on a surface level - highlights mainly, to get a sense of running style… and I find myself agreeing with MJD’s ranking (including Henderson at #2, Skattebo at #3). Maybe MJD’s a highlight guy himself? (Lol)

So, to your point - 2 radically different backs stylistically, but I’m betting they love at least one of the two, if not both (depending on culture fit too of course). And yeah, Skattebo fits that SF physicality type of course, but also Quinn’s messaging - like dog-ass competitor, warrior, controlled violence, etc. If we can pull a trade back, land one of them, then take an IOL fairly early, I’d be pretty juiced about our O.

 

[Chris 44]

Skattebo didn't run but his explosive numbers -- veritical, broad were some of the best in this class. Vertical tied for #2 in the class. So at minimum he has some athleticism. He by a good margin had the highest break tackle rate in this class. He has the most receving yards in this class even over Lequint Allen who some like to say is more receiver than RB.

If I had to take a stab at what dude they really really want if the board fell their way. I'd guess either Henderson or Skattebo. Two totally different themes but I can see them digging it for different reasons. Henderson because he's so explosive. Skattebo because they'd sort of become what Peters developed in SF, physicality -- playmarkers who are about YAC and can exert pain on the opposition. I recall thinking about it during the 2023 season when the Eagles were flying high -- SF going into Philly and tearig them apart. And part of it seems to be that Philly wasn't used to that level of physicality. If you recall there was a year that every team that played SF the week before would lose -- theory was they were just worn out from SF's physicality.

If Washington takes a RB at 29 who do you think would realistically be there and be the guy they would take? Same question for 2nd round.

 

[DWinzit]

Man do i have a hard time seeing them take a RB at 29

 

[skinsinparadise]

If Washington takes a RB at 29 who do you think would realistically be there and be the guy they would take? Same question for 2nd round.

29. Henderson. Mcshay thinks he's going in the first, plenty think in the 2nd. I am not sure. I'd guess more likely early 2nd.

61: Skattebo or Kaleb Johnson.

I think Judkins goes early 2nd.

 

[skinsinparadise]

I’m not a college football guy and I’ve only been watching the backs on a surface level - highlights mainly, to get a sense of running style… and I find myself agreeing with MJD’s ranking (including Henderson at #2, Skattebo at #3). Maybe MJD’s a highlight guy himself? (Lol)

So, to your point - 2 radically different backs stylistically, but I’m betting they love at least one of the two, if not both (depending on culture fit too of course). And yeah, Skattebo fits that SF physicality type of course, but also Quinn’s messaging - like dog-ass competitor, warrior, controlled violence, etc. If we can pull a trade back, land one of them, then take an IOL fairly early, I’d be pretty juiced about our O.

Yeah I think some might be sleeping on Skattebo. I know some have soured on the idea of a "power" back. But I don't think Robinson is really that good of a power back. It's not that he's heavy metal and we want a disco song instead. I think he's mediocre heavy metal. You bring an excellent heavy metal song -- it fits I think what this team is trying to do. Heck if you read some of the posts from SF fans on twitter -- they like to say Skattebo is so their pick.

If we are trying to become the new SF, Skattebo screams it.

Henderson though would fit perfectly, too for different reasons. Good hands, good pass blocker, high intangibles, explosive.

 

[Primus Porcus]

Man do i have a hard time seeing them take a RB at 29

We all had a hard time seeing them take a DT last year when they did.


I continue to have to remind myself that they don't give a crap about traditional thinking, and they are going to do what they think will be the most effective to the success of the team. They don't look at Need vs Want. They look at the best 53. We took Newton when Ja'Lynn Polk, Cooper Dejean, Kool-Aid McKinstry, and Max Melton were still all available, and pretty much EVERYONE was looking at CB as a huge need. This while we all were convinced DT wasn't on their radar because we had Payne, Allen, and had just drafted Phil Mathis the year before. Now it's looking like Newton is going to be a major contributor this coming season and could end up being our no. 1 DT in 2026.

Currently we don't have a single RB on the roster beyond 2025... If they love a guy, i could see just about anything happening.

 

[SkinsFTW]

There is a draft thread fellas!

 

[Commander Wraith]

We all had a hard time seeing them take a DT last year when they did.


I continue to have to remind myself that they don't give a crap about traditional thinking, and they are going to do what they think will be the most effective to the success of the team. They don't look at Need vs Want. They look at the best 53. We took Newton when Ja'Lynn Polk, Cooper Dejean, Kool-Aid McKinstry, and Max Melton were still all available, and pretty much EVERYONE was looking at CB as a huge need. This while we all were convinced DT wasn't on their radar because we had Payne, Allen, and had just drafted Phil Mathis the year before. Now it's looking like Newton is going to be a major contributor this coming season and could end up being our no. 1 DT in 2026.

Currently we don't have a single RB on the roster beyond 2025... If they love a guy, i could see just about anything happening.


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Kind of ironic that we skipped those corners, but then wound up trading for Lattimore (would be nice to have our 3rd/4ths this year), and that we took Newton and are now looking at a really deep DT draft class.

But you’re absolutely right, they’re going BPA… though they could massage that a bit w/ draft pick trades

Edit: Dang, assumed I was in the Draft Thread!

 

[Primus Porcus]

Kind of ironic that we skipped those corners, but then wound up trading for Lattimore (would be nice to have our 3rd/4ths this year), and that we took Newton and are now looking at a really deep DT draft class.

But you’re absolutely right, they’re going BPA… though they could massage that a bit w/ draft pick trades

The message is not just draft specific either.... They have that outlook across all aspects of roster building. It can come all the way back to the mentality of Tunsil and Deebo. For a change, we have a FO that I'm willing to admit is smarter than I am lol . It's a little odd.

 

[SkinsFTW]

Rodgers needs to sign with the Steelers. I want the Giants to have to start that Devito guy lol!

 

[Anselmheifer]

Breer who is plugged in

I'm just not sure it matters how plugged in a reporter is at this point, with this front office. Tunsil was straight out of left field. No rumors. No, "This is about to happen" earlier in the day.

With regards to the running backs, and Treyveyon and Cam Skatteboboth fitting different needs, I agree and think each would address a separate need.

I don’t think any one back is going to fix all of our RB needs, outside of Jeanty or Hampton. It would really be great if Hampton fell to us.

 

[skinsinparadise]

I'm just not sure it matters how plugged in a reporter is at this point, with this front office. Tunsil was straight out of left field. No rumors. No, "This is about to happen" earlier in the day.

With regards to the running backs, and Treyveyon and Cam Skatteboboth fitting different needs, I agree and think each would address a separate need.

I don’t think any one back is going to fix all of our RB needs, outside of Jeanty or Hampton. It would really be great if Hampton fell to us.

I don't think any reporter can predict every specific move. But I wouldn't say Tunsil which was out of the blue defined everything for example. Some were in on their interest for Stanley and Mack for example, i posted that interest here and it ended up true. Keim mentioned Bosa, that also ended up true as far as their interest as well. So still some hits in the mix.

I think one major RB woud fix most of our needs at RB which center on IMO not having a single threat that puts serious fear in opposing defenses and or can exploit playing with a running QB.

 

[DWinzit]

I think one major RB woud fix most of our needs at RB which center on IMO not having a single threat that puts serious fear in opposing defenses and or can exploit playing with a running QB.

Yes!
Based on where we are at I feel confident in saying one fairly major RB upgrade would assist in fixing the whole offense, not just the RB position.

 

[clskinsfan]

Skattebo didn't run

That tells you all you need to know right there. He looks like a 4.6 guy on tape to me.

 

[clskinsfan]

Henderson though would fit perfectly,

Love Henderson in the 2nd.

 

[DWinzit]

That tells you all you need to know right there. He looks like a 4.6 guy on tape to me.

He will still have a private workout right?