The 2025 Free Agency Thread

RWJ said:
I hear you. I guess it's in the eye of the beholder. We all see things differently and that's cool. I guess to break it down a bit, Marks (a poor man's Deebo) has the hands of Deebo, not the break out speed as him but he is quick and can pick up chunks of yards on any given play. He can take it to the house from time to time, depending on how many defenders are around him at that time.

It will be interesting to see how Skattebo does in the pros. Hopefully, he brings the hammer and can churn out yards, break tackles and do what he did in CFB. I got Giddens = Neal in production at the next level but that's just me. Yes, with Harvey I can see him being better than Giddens, Neal and Tuten as I mentioned him as "possibly" in the 3rd round but he'll probably be taken in round 2. Also, possible that some teams will fall for these or other RBs and nab them earlier or later.
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I think the comp to Ekeler for Marks is good, don't see much if any of Deebo but to each their own. Deebo majors in being a physical runner who breaks tackles -- that's not exactly Marks' wheelhouse.

The good news for Marks from the context of this team is he had one of the lowest RAS scores in this group. And between that and being 24, I think there is a fightng chance he isn't even drafted and if so, he'd be an easy get. I'd guess though he goes in the 6th, will see.

Was listening to Mcshay today, he thinks Skattbo and Kaleb Johnson go in the late 2nd. He thinks that next run will be Harvey, Dylan Sampson, Giddens, Jordan James. His partner in the podcast in another segment put Tuten in that range, too. I agree with all of that except James.

Jordan James and Devin Neal IMO in that same range, that next tier down. Neither is explosive. Neither great at anything IMO but good at a lot of different things. Personally, I am higher than most on Marks. Marks IMO belongs in this strata with Neal and James. But for whatever reason mock drafters don't think so. But IMO he has better hands than both James and Neal. None of the three are homerun take it to the house hitters. But they can hit their share of doubles.

Bringing it back on topic, I do think the O line blocking will be better this season and that should help. But lol anything further I'll respond on the draft thread.
 
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Bulldog said:
Does Dominique Hampton move the needle for your hopes in 2025?

Because I haven’t heard one word about him and he was our #6 pick last year.

How many reps did he get in 2024?

Zero.

Robinson despite not ascending to top status as a back is much better than the average end of draft picks.
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Another draft pick filled with potential but to date hasn't shown up. If living up to his potential. he would be just what the doctor ordered for the LB/S position kind of assisting to fill Chinns spot and being a nice chess piece for DQ and Whitt
 
skinsinparadise said:
I think the comp to Ekeler for Marks is good, don't see much if any of Deebo but to each their own. Deebo majors in being a physical runner who breaks tackles -- that's not exactly Marks' wheelhouse.

The good news for Marks from the context of this team is he had one of the lowest RAS scores in this group. And between that and being 24, I think there is a fightng chance he isn't even drafted and if so, he'd be an easy get. I'd guess though he goes in the 6th, will see.

Was listening to Mcshay today, he thinks Skattbo and Kaleb Johnson go in the late 2nd. He thinks that next run will be Harvey, Dylan Sampson, Giddens, Jordan James. His partner in the podcast in another segment put Tuten in that range, too. I agree with all of that except James.

Jordan James and Devin Neal IMO in that same range, that next tier down. Neither is explosive. Neither great at anything IMO but good at a lot of different things. Personally, I am higher than most on Marks. Marks IMO belongs in this strata with Neal and James. But for whatever reason mock drafters don't think so. But IMO he has better hands than both James and Neal. None of the three are homerun take it to the house hitters. But they can hit their share of doubles.

Bringing it back on topic, I do think the O line blocking will be better this season and that should help. But lol anything further I'll respond on the draft thread.
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SIP, I'd gladly take Harvey, Neal or James in the 3rd round. I like those guys a lot. I'd be equally happy with Marks in the 6th. He's a player that is needed as another weapon on this team. Yes, let's take this and any other draft items to that thread. Apologies to you and the administrators for posting responses for this on the FA thread.
 
AP and DQ have such a focused vision for what they are looking for. I think their moves are so calculated with the understandable risk, but they see the success in certain details from these players that I can see these guys just giggling in the office saying "the league just doesn't have the right vision on these vets. If you thought what we did last year was good....hold my beer"

Now, is there any truth in the Travon Walker situation? That young man needs to be in a Parson's style defense that a certain coach likes to use. Just saying......It is the off season and we can dream.
 
skinsinparadise said:
At a minimum Gallup is an upgrade over Dyami.
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Thats exactly his role.
Terry, McCaffrey, and Noah are all back in their same roles
Deebo is taking over for OZ as the tough, run blocking, gadget WR.
Gallup is taking over for Dyami as the deep threat.

Oh, and the idea that this is somehow an indictment on McCaffrey is laughable. He is the ONLY WR under contract after this year.
 
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