Zman5778
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Benford's market is pretty clearly establishing itself.
3-5 year deal with a $20-25M AAV.
3-5 year deal with a $20-25M AAV.
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I'm good with Palmer. Admittedly, it wasn't my first choice. I figured the prices for WRs in FA would be bonkers, and it seems like there's a million decent WR prospects who will be available in the second round. I would've rather used FA to grab a couple journeyman veteran types for the second and third levels of the defense. Then, we could've just drafted a receiver instead. I also had a preference for a speed burner/deep threat type.
That said, there's plenty to like about Palmer's game. He's a true boundary WR who excels at getting open against man, which will be very helpful given the amount of man coverage we see. Plus, by signing a WR, now we can just use the draft to go BPA on defense with all of our premium picks (though, I still wouldn't hate getting a Dion apprentice if we can find one). And we can fill any leftover roster holes in later waves of free agency. So on the whole, I'm good with it.
That said, there's plenty to like about Palmer's game. He's a true boundary WR who excels at getting open against man, which will be very helpful given the amount of man coverage we see. Plus, by signing a WR, now we can just use the draft to go BPA on defense with all of our premium picks (though, I still wouldn't hate getting a Dion apprentice if we can find one). And we can fill any leftover roster holes in later waves of free agency. So on the whole, I'm good with it.
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Fun skill set
I wonder if I finally got my wish to bring back the Lorenzo Alexander role
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Here’s the athletics writeup. Seems like a super charged version of Smoot:
Prev. team: Rams Age: 27 Ht: 6-4 Wt: 267
Hoecht's transformation from undrafted free agent to depth defensive tackle to multitool outside linebacker/pass rusher over the past four seasons has been impressive to witness. He played a situational role in the Rams' "Cheetah" package in 2024, recording three sacks, 56 tackles, two pass breakups and six quarterback hits.
While Hoecht likely won't be a fit for every team, in Vic Fangio-style or similar defensive systems, he will find work, always be a core special teams player. He also stays healthy, not missing a snap because of injury since becoming a regular starter/rotational player in 2023.
Prev. team: Rams Age: 27 Ht: 6-4 Wt: 267
Hoecht's transformation from undrafted free agent to depth defensive tackle to multitool outside linebacker/pass rusher over the past four seasons has been impressive to witness. He played a situational role in the Rams' "Cheetah" package in 2024, recording three sacks, 56 tackles, two pass breakups and six quarterback hits.
While Hoecht likely won't be a fit for every team, in Vic Fangio-style or similar defensive systems, he will find work, always be a core special teams player. He also stays healthy, not missing a snap because of injury since becoming a regular starter/rotational player in 2023.
