Veteran EDGE targets for 2025

[Stout]

We have too many needs to move up in the first round of this draft, IMO.

For an OL, no less! smh

 

[TheCardFan]

Will Campbell | OT | LSU​

This offense has multiple needs up front, so a versatile blocker with tons of upside would be an ideal fit. Enter Campbell, a young and somewhat raw prospect with plenty of starting experience at tackle, but also the skill set to slide inside and play guard if necessary. He could make an instant impact at either right tackle or along the interior before eventually replacing Trent Williams at left tackle.

I thought we stopped drafting players and moving them to new positions.

We don't need a rookie starter at OG- we need a veteran.

 

[CardNots]

I thought we stopped drafting players and moving them to new positions.

We don't need a rookie starter at OG- we need a veteran.

You would draft him for RT. I’m concerned the OL will have a set back next year derailing the running attack and any hoped gains with the passing game. We had a lot of success with our FA at RT last year?

I’ve seen mocks showing Will being picked after pick 10. If there is a run on edge players early and the strong DTs are gone and Will slips a bit, then going the CB or OL route would make sense?

 

[schutd]

Bach went all-in on that ban.

TO THE MOOOOOOON!!!!!!!

 

[schutd]

Not sure why people can't be civil...

C'mon. That stuff was HIGHlarious. People need to relax. Making fun of ourselves, and each other is what makes this world great.

That said, the punishment fit the crime. I hope Bach is sipping his coffee thinking, "worth it."

 

[DVontel]

You would draft him for RT. I’m concerned the OL will have a set back next year derailing the running attack and any hoped gains with the passing game. We had a lot of success with our FA at RT last year?

I’ve seen mocks showing Will being picked after pick 10. If there is a run on edge players early and the strong DTs are gone and Will slips a bit, then going the CB or OL route would make sense?

I would have a hate-meter activated if Monti goes CB in the first round.

 

[BritCard]

Sign a DT free agent. Draft the best pass rusher with our first pick. Take an o-lineman in the secon.

The FA DT class blows.

The best guy available is probably BJ Hill or Foley Fatukasi. It's really bad.

Best hope is someone like Jon Allen gets cut, but otherwise we ain't fixing iDL in FA.

 

[Cheesebeef]

We have too many needs to move up in the first round of this draft, IMO.

this sentence right here is the greatest indictment of the Monti 3 year plan. We shouldn't have that many needs at this point with the amount of cap space/draft picks.

 

[kerouac9]

this sentence right here is the greatest indictment of the Monti 3 year plan. We shouldn't have that many needs at this point with the amount of cap space/draft picks.

I also disagree with it. Do we still have needs? Yes, of course. But do we have too many needs to trade a first and a third to move up and get the guy we want?

Obviously not. Here are the holes in the roster that need to be filled by starting-caliber players pending nothing changes before free agency:

ILB
EDGE
LG
OT

That's it! You probably fill one or two of those in free agency.

 

[daves]

Here are the holes in the roster that need to be filled by starting-caliber players pending nothing changes before free agency:

ILB
EDGE
LG
OT

That's it! You probably fill one or two of those in free agency.

No DT??

 

[kerouac9]

No DT??

Honestly? We have Nichols, Jones, and DRob. Definite would love to upgrade and add a depth player or two, but there's not a starter-shaped hole in the roster.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Honestly? We have Nichols, Jones, and DRob. Definite would love to upgrade and add a depth player or two, but there's not a starter-shaped hole in the roster.

Man, Nichols and Jones are just bad starters. They were both on ice skates in every game I watched them. I can accept them as part of a rotation, but DT desperately needs an upgrade, and relying on DRob is asking a lot.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

this sentence right here is the greatest indictment of the Monti 3 year plan. We shouldn't have that many needs at this point with the amount of cap space/draft picks.

Completely valid.

I also disagree with it. Do we still have needs? Yes, of course. But do we have too many needs to trade a first and a third to move up and get the guy we want?

Obviously not. Here are the holes in the roster that need to be filled by starting-caliber players pending nothing changes before free agency:

ILB
EDGE
LG
OT

That's it! You probably fill one or two of those in free agency.

I think so. We shall see.

 

[kerouac9]

Man, Nichols and Jones are just bad starters. They were both on ice skates in every game I watched them. I can accept them as part of a rotation, but DT desperately needs an upgrade, and relying on DRob is asking a lot.

I mean, a top-line starter anywhere in the front four would make all of them look better. I think they can be the eighth or ninth best starters on a playoff defense, but they're not the answer to any question beyond "Who is the most replaceable starter on this unit?"

I also like Dante Stills, who I left out of that group. As I'm saying, Edge is a much, much bigger hole and need. Those are four adequate starters.

 

[kerouac9]

I think so. We shall see.

Good post. Way to move the discussion forward.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Good post. Way to move the discussion forward.

And your snark improves it? LOL.

How else do you move this hypothetical forward?

 

[kerouac9]

And your snark improves it? LOL.

How else do you move this hypothetical forward?

You could provide a list of the additional areas where you believe there was a pressing need for draft picks, obviously.

I advanced the conversation with the post you quoted. I'm not sure why the conversational dynamics are difficult to follow here.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

You could provide a list of the additional areas where you believe there was a pressing need for draft picks, obviously.

I advanced the conversation with the post you quoted. I'm not sure why the conversational dynamics are difficult to follow here.

Not all conversations need to be advanced. If there is a fundamental disagreement, I don't have the time or the energy to convince you otherwise on this one. There are other topics I am more passionate about. It's basically the same reason why I don't argue with my 4 year old granddaughter.

 

[Harry]

I thought we stopped drafting players and moving them to new positions.

We don't need a rookie starter at OG- we need a veteran.

Campbell goes top 8 picks

 

[Stout]

Honestly? We have Nichols, Jones, and DRob. Definite would love to upgrade and add a depth player or two, but there's not a starter-shaped hole in the roster.

Edge is a bigger need. An upgraded starter at DT is also definitely a need. Otherwise, your list was spot on for me.

 

[kerouac9]

Not all conversations need to be advanced. If there is a fundamental disagreement, I don't have the time or the energy to convince you otherwise on this one. There are other topics I am more passionate about. It's basically the same reason why I don't argue with my 4 year old granddaughter.

Then why reply at all? Why assert an argument you are unwilling to defend?

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Then why reply at all? Why assert an argument you are unwilling to defend?

Because there are times when you agree to disagree and leave it at that.

 

[Cheesebeef]

lots of bored posting time going on here...

 

[BirdGangThing]

bottom line - i think monti is a gatherer and not a splurger - by splurge i mean huge free agency signings or trading multiple draft picks to move up

the huge free agency signings i kinda get - you have to be close to justify those

our best most cost effet chances are in the draft - it's gonna cost tho - no doubt - but im tired of watching mids trying to make their way to the quarterback - it's time to pony up - all we NEED to keep is our 2026 first round draft pick