I'm a fan of Gage, but despite not having an injury history before signing with us, he hasn't been able to stay on the field. I'd like him to succeed, but I've moved on. We survived without him last year, I think there's better ways to use his $10m cap savings.
We honestly aren't real deep at WR. Maybe his rehab is going well and they think he can contribute? Wouldn't be surprised to see another WR drafted though and closing the book on him. Designating him a post June 1st cut saves a little over $11M.IchabodCrane84 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:37 pmI'm a fan of Gage, but despite not having an injury history before signing with us, he hasn't been able to stay on the field. I'd like him to succeed, but I've moved on. We survived without him last year, I think there's better ways to use his $10m cap savings.
...But to your point why the hell is he still here?
He's goneGrahamburn wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:41 pmWe honestly aren't real deep at WR. Maybe his rehab is going well and they think he can contribute? Wouldn't be surprised to see another WR drafted though and closing the book on him. Designating him a post June 1st cut saves a little over $11M.IchabodCrane84 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:37 pm
I'm a fan of Gage, but despite not having an injury history before signing with us, he hasn't been able to stay on the field. I'd like him to succeed, but I've moved on. We survived without him last year, I think there's better ways to use his $10m cap savings.
...But to your point why the hell is he still here?
Seemed inevitable. Going corner early in this draft.
Yea I could see it. We put way too much $$ into the position to get such little production.
Vernon Hargreaves flashbacks.
Yea that would explain how we sent him and 2 picks in exchange for a pick.
Per these three articles, Coen learned from Day's coaching offense which uses a lot of schemes who he fits the players to the scheme:
https://volswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/0 ... rom-maine/At this time, he identifies who the best players are and utilizes them. This process is also referred to as his Bucket organization. During the offseason, he wants his player-personnel to go through base plays at minimum 100 times in preparation for the season.
His offense features a tight zone where the running back is ready to follow the center going downhill. In a tight zone, there can be up to six different variations. Raider is reading the backside defensive end. Cowboy is blocking the C-gap with a tight end. Buccaneer takes place by reading a defensive end when the tight end blocks a B-gap overhang.
Midzone is where the running back aims for the inside of the guard, providing a wide play. Day’s offense features up to six variations of midzone blocking. This is typically executed based on matchups with the opponent each week.
Outside zone is also schemed to get the ball on the field-side.
All three zones have different landmarks, but with the same identifications.
In gap zone, Day stresses a power scheme in which a guard pulls and blocks downhill. A counter scheme is also present in a gap zone.
Day’s base offense also showcases a perimeter running game with plays such as a speed sweep.
https://twsn.net/2022/12/what-liam-coen ... y-footballOver the last week or so since the coordinator search began, Stoops has been on the search for two things, adaptability, and tempo. Liam Coen can bring these two things in spades. He showed that at what time he called Kroger Field his office. Coming from the Sean McVey coaching tree, Coen was expected to bring in this infamous outside zone running scheme with him.
Unfortunately, the personnel in Lexington didn’t quite fit the scheme. The offensive line was built for power gap blocking and running back Chris Rodriguez was a brutish inside runner. So what did Coen do? He adjusted, and by doing so found tremendous success.
https://coachkoufootball.substack.com/p ... entucky-12Liam Coen is back in the NFL as the offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Bucs. He has roots to the Rams and 49ers as he worked with both programs.
Duo wrap with motion
3) Jason Licht, Bucs general manager: Licht has been on quite a run over the last four years, as Tampa Bay has won a Super Bowl and three NFC South titles during that time. The Bucs are back in position to compete for another division crown because of all the heavy lifting Licht has done over the last two weeks. The first thing he did was work out a two-year, $52 million deal that kept star wide receiver Mike Evans from leaving in free agency. Licht then put the franchise tag on All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. to create time to negotiate a long-term extension for one of the best defensive backs in the league. Finally, there's the three-year, $100 million deal Licht just worked out with quarterback Baker Mayfield over the weekend. Mayfield was heading to his fourth team in less than a year when he signed with Tampa Bay last March. He wound up enjoying a career year and playing in his first Pro Bowl. This offseason could've been rough for Licht -- who also agreed to acquire a third-round pick in this year's draft in a trade that will send cornerback Carlton Davis III to Detroit along with a couple sixth-round picks -- if Evans and Mayfield walked. Instead, the Bucs have a great shot at returning to the playoffs for a fifth straight season.
To me he's a bit like Devin White. When he played good, he was real good. When he played bad, it was real bad. Add to that the injuries and really poor tackling last year, I'm fine with moving on.
We'd better act now. The 49ers are reportedly interested in LVD.
LVD is a player I would be more hurt if he plays for a different team than even Mike Evans. He has been playing like he has at least two more good years left in him. Don't care if some youngster like Sirvocea has shown flashes to deserve a chance to start.
Maybe we take whatever money we would give to LVD and spend it on someone like Patrick Queen instead.Bootz wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:24 amWe'd better act now. The 49ers are reportedly interested in LVD.
In looking at what we've done on defense though, seems Bowles wants to get younger. Cut Shaq, traded CD3, no indication that we're bringing back LVD, DW, Gholston. I don't hate it. This defense could stand to improve in a number of areas and getting younger could help.
Queen is gonna be very expensive. But I'd love it. He's an amazing player and would instantly become a leader on this defense.BucsNBills wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:28 amMaybe we take whatever money we would give to LVD and spend it on someone like Patrick Queen instead.Bootz wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:24 am
We'd better act now. The 49ers are reportedly interested in LVD.
In looking at what we've done on defense though, seems Bowles wants to get younger. Cut Shaq, traded CD3, no indication that we're bringing back LVD, DW, Gholston. I don't hate it. This defense could stand to improve in a number of areas and getting younger could help.
He could be the one to fulfill Licht's fetish this year. SD State isn't exactly a small school though. And I don't know where he'd fit.
Out of the blue a three year starter at left guard walks down the carpet.
There's a healthy balance that you're choosing to ignore that the good teams adhere to. Let's not pretend as if the Chiefs haven't made use of Joe Tuney or Jerrick McKinnon. Let's not pretend as if the Patriots didn't routinely make trades for key players and have key signings in FA...Grahamburn wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:31 pm The best teams typically re-sign their own guys and do well in the draft. It’s a tale as old as time.
We used to “win” free agency every single year with nothing to show for it. Mostly because our draft picks didn’t ever pan out.
We don’t need to go shopping because our young guys are good and our good guys stay.
Nothing wrong with filling out depth in the second wave of free agency with guys on short cheap deals after a couple more extensions/restructures get completed.
Licht has had back to back home run drafts. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt that he can find 3-4 more starters in this one.
