2022 Official Bolts Draft Superthread

[equivocation]

Tillery has a partly guaranteed salary. Releasing him frees up $900k in cap space.

Fehoko and Gaziano are fine as depth, but we need to add 2 or 3 (if Jones isn't back) as the frontline starters.

[Bolt4Knob]

Tillery has a partly guaranteed salary. Releasing him frees up $900k in cap space.

Fehoko and Gaziano are fine as depth, but we need to add 2 or 3 (if Jones isn't back) as the frontline starters.

thanks for that update on Tillery
not really worth releasing him than if you have to pay him so much of his salary
Telesco cannot pick up his 5th year option though

[Boltjolt]

thanks for that update on Tillery
not really worth releasing him than if you have to pay him so much of his salary
Telesco cannot pick up his 5th year option though

Isn't there a date deadline to pick that up? Is it this year or next?

[Bolt4Knob]

Isn't there a date deadline to pick that up? Is it this year or next?

I think 5th year options need to be picked up sometime post draft in May

[foreigner]

thanks for that update on Tillery
not really worth releasing him than if you have to pay him so much of his salary
Telesco cannot pick up his 5th year option though

A roster spot is worth....

[Bolt4Knob]

A roster spot is worth....

NOt sure what you mean by this.. but the savings for Tillery would equate to a minimum level player
Only real risk is injury

[blueman]

You know, we all enjoy coming up with these little plans or predictions...its a lot of fun...but regardless of whatever latest version I dream up and put in my sig below, it all boils down to this...how often are we gonna be in a position to draft elite edge talent that in most other years, would be gone by pick 10 or 12 at the latest? Call me a homer, but I see us mostly in the 20 plus range for years to come...this edge class may be too good to miss out on, even if they love Rumph, and resign Uchenna. Ill come up with a number of draft scenarios between now and the big day, but in the end, if I had to place a bet....it will be edge.

If we lost Bosa to injury for a significant period, it would be nearly crippling to the defense, as is...only Herbert and maybe Slater would be bigger losses. But you cant keep two marquee QBs...just doesnt work, cause you can only play one...but you sure can play two monster edge guys...again, my money is on edge.

By the way...was Staley in Denver when they decided to pick Chubb, and pair him up with Miller on the other side for two monster edge? Either way, he was there for some of it...bet he appreciated having both those guys, especially when one of them was injured, when he was an assistant on that defense. Staleys mantra with the Rams was an effective 4 man rush...2 good edge really helps that...just saying.

Thank you.

[Formula 21]

I'm fine with Staley remaking the IDL in his own vision, regardless of who (Jones) he doesn't bring back. He has a near blank slate to start with, he should bring in players who best fit his particular skill requirements.

Same with the inside linebacker group, bring in guys that meet your needs, not guys who have been here and aren't quite a match for his version of the D.

Signing our own FAs or someone elses, they are still going to be market based contracts.

[Xenos]

Tillery has a partly guaranteed salary. Releasing him frees up $900k in cap space.

Fehoko and Gaziano are fine as depth, but we need to add 2 or 3 (if Jones isn't back) as the frontline starters.

Not worth cutting Tillery if the savings are that small.

[Xenos]

You know, we all enjoy coming up with these little plans or predictions...its a lot of fun...but regardless of whatever latest version I dream up and put in my sig below, it all boils down to this...how often are we gonna be in a position to draft elite edge talent that in most other years, would be gone by pick 10 or 12 at the latest? Call me a homer, but I see us mostly in the 20 plus range for years to come...this edge class may be too good to miss out on, even if they love Rumph, and resign Uchenna. Ill come up with a number of draft scenarios between now and the big day, but in the end, if I had to place a bet....it will be edge.

If we lost Bosa to injury for a significant period, it would be nearly crippling to the defense, as is...only Herbert and maybe Slater would be bigger losses. But you cant keep two marquee QBs...just doesnt work, cause you can only play one...but you sure can play two monster edge guys...again, my money is on edge.

By the way...was Staley in Denver when they decided to pick Chubb, and pair him up with Miller on the other side for two monster edge? Either way, he was there for some of it...bet he appreciated having both those guys, especially when one of them was injured, when he was an assistant on that defense. Staleys mantra with the Rams was an effective 4 man rush...2 good edge really helps that...just saying.

No, Staley arrived the year after in 2019 with Fangio’s staff.

[sonorajim]

You know, we all enjoy coming up with these little plans or predictions...its a lot of fun...but regardless of whatever latest version I dream up and put in my sig below, it all boils down to this...how often are we gonna be in a position to draft elite edge talent that in most other years, would be gone by pick 10 or 12 at the latest? Call me a homer, but I see us mostly in the 20 plus range for years to come...this edge class may be too good to miss out on, even if they love Rumph, and resign Uchenna. Ill come up with a number of draft scenarios between now and the big day, but in the end, if I had to place a bet....it will be edge.

If we lost Bosa to injury for a significant period, it would be nearly crippling to the defense, as is...only Herbert and maybe Slater would be bigger losses. But you cant keep two marquee QBs...just doesnt work, cause you can only play one...but you sure can play two monster edge guys...again, my money is on edge.

By the way...was Staley in Denver when they decided to pick Chubb, and pair him up with Miller on the other side for two monster edge? Either way, he was there for some of it...bet he appreciated having both those guys, especially when one of them was injured, when he was an assistant on that defense. Staleys mantra with the Rams was an effective 4 man rush...2 good edge really helps that...just saying.

Your perspective is legit.
I ask who can we draft at 17 that most improves the chances of winning in 2022?
I value top DBs in the draft.
DJ, Samuel and Davis all have injury histories. We need at least 6 very good DBs and they are not easy to find either.
It depends on who comes off in 1 - 16. Just go BPA per Staley.

[powderblueboy]

Tillery in the final year of his deal - going to make just over $2m in salary. Thats not much cap savings if you release him as you have to sign somebody but can you find a player better for say 2.5m bucks.

AS for Fehoko and Gaziano - fine to bring into camp but the depth needs to be better.

I don't want to release him - just don't want him to be first off the bench.
His role should be limited to pass rushing qbs, or depth at defensive end.

When a starter at DT goes down, i don't want Staley to cast his eyes on Tillery, Fehoko or Gaziano.
Maybe, they survive one game (& everyone here, including myself, get giddy); they get steam rolled the next.