Yep but why start in 2020 and not in 2022?
Only depending if one is available...a team needs more than one
No, depending on many factors. If we suck and are drafting near the top of the draft, QB becomes more important. If the edge class sucks, it might not be a good idea. If there are better players on the board when we pick...the list of "it depends" situations is long.
Because the sample size isn’t big enough.
Wouldn’t all the “depends” apply the same even if BJ doesn’t live up to the expectations you have for him?
Source?
Lol we weren’t asking to play edge in second season.
What is a good number for him to not be a disappointment? I think 7-8 is the goal. I see a lot of people thinking its either 10 or bust, but that just doesnt seem realistic for a 2nd round pick. Most years there are only between 15-22 players in the league that reach 10 sacks, with the majority being players selected very high in the first round.
Eight sacks should be the expectation. Ten to 12 sacks should be the goal.
If BJ doesn't live up to expectations, edge goes much higher up the needs list, sure. Which would be wholly depressing. If BJ becomes a double-digit sack guy, edge falls down the needs list proportionally.
Bingo. Not attaining double-digits wouldn't necessarily make him a bust, but it would be a big disappointment. If he can't make 8 sacks, I got nothing for him.
I just don’t think this should be true. Who do we even have as a pass-rushing threat other Ojulari? Gardeck? Collins? Day 3 rookie Xavier Thomas? I’m not a big believer in Robinson as a high multi-sack guy.
We have no idea what needs will emerge over the course of the season. I don't disagree that edge will likely be one of the top needs, and possibly the tippy top. I do agree that we need more than just him, and the fact that he's all we have to pin our hopes on is damning to this and the past front office.
If we’re picking anywhere between 10-20 then I don’t know what other premium-position need could be big outside of IDL.
Way too early to judge this front office. Haven’t even started their 2nd season yet.
In another timeline, Cam Thomas and Myjai Sanders are evolving into their final forms this season. Keim did not leave the cupboard as bare at the position as you’re implying; we just decided not to develop these young players.
Okay, but doesn't really change my point, does it?
Or the players weren't good enough to be developed. He definitely tried to 'set the edge.'
He was a bust at ILB. He salvaged his career when moved to Edge. It’s a non sequitur when discussing Beej.
Maybe. We’ll never know. Crazy that the staff can know about Thomas and Sanders in a few practices but also we must be patient with Beej.
Except that if a player has been cut, (Thomas hasn't yet) then I am more okay with that.
If the disparity in other numbers is that big I’d take the 7 sack line
What?!? It COMPLETELY changed your point.
How so? My point is that people were trying to put the bust label on DJ too since we had a 1st rounder that wasn't playing.
