I didn't say Randy Gregory was an "equal replacement" to Quinn.
So now you
are admitting to a dropoff in talent? Which is it?
Read this carefully, because I think you've worked yourself into a frothing lunatic over very little here:
We are not substantially worse, talent wise, even as we stand here today, over what we fielded last year.
A flat-out lie. You just admitted it one sentence ago, and now you're back to this bullshit again?
And, as I also said from the very beginning of this debate, "It's not over yet." So yes, I am basing my assessment on things that are going to still happen; it's a very basic tenant of my position. There are some quality guys we have yet to sign or draft still. Wouldn't you know it, from the time I originally said that, we signed Clinton-Dix.
The again, if your position is based on hypotheticals that haven't and might not ever happen, save us the trouble and keep them in your head until they do. Otherwise, it's a bunch of shit.
As Simp has pointed out to you, losing Jones is not the end of the world. Lewis is a very good player who has been criminally underutilized here. Frankly, I will straight up say we are better off not paying Jones and re-investing that money elsewhere.
The money is an altogether separate issue over the quality of play. Don't get confused.
As far as DL, losing Quinn stings a little, but he had 11.5 sacks in a campaign where Lawrence had a massive down year with only 5 sacks. Gregory is quite capable of putting up 6 sacks even as a situational player, and yes, possibly more.
Stop mentioning the name, you look stupid every time you do.
It will come out in the wash, especially when you figure in the return of Crawford as well, potentially. He is overpaid but a quality depth player.
Why? You counting on Crawford too? The hilarity continues. You're a fucking homer. Accept it.
Couple that with an expected bounce-back year from Lawrence, and the fact that we STILL HAVE THE DRAFT, and we will not be really that much worse off, if at all. If we were to draft Kinlaw at DT, I would say our DL is actually better off than last year.
You're quite the dreamer, aren't you? Your 'plan" consists of nothing more than perfect scenarios, hopes, and dreams.
We can sign Griffen or not. I would be in favor of it, but I don't know how much money he wants. He's also a 32 year old player who had 8 sacks last year but 5 the year before.... he's not necessarily a huge needle-mover. I like him as insurance but he alone doesn't make the difference between us being substantially worse or not.
The simple fact is, you have overblown our talent losses in comparison to our acquisitions. And I highly suspect there is an agenda behind it.
Yes there is, it's called reality. You should try it sometime.
But, thanks for offer, but I won't be needing any 'education' from you.