I’m curious what the Den thinks. Has Branch shown enough return to form to get an extension? I’d imagine now that they didn’t take on a contract, we will likely see Branch and Laporta extended soon.
He hasn’t been as good as his old self, but he’s coming back from an achilles tear. It’s going to take a while. Remember how sluggish Alim looked last year? It always takes until a year after the year after. That of course makes it difficult to address his contract, but we knew that going into the year. I would say if he continues to show improvement, even if it’s marginal, I’m pretty comfortable with re-signing him. It would be great if we could get a discount too.
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I would say this
For me he is as good or better
Before he got injured it felt like he was getting a personal foul a game. So far he is 0-2 so that is huge in my book.
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I pay Branch and SLaP and use them picks on a Rd 1 trade up to CB and Rd 2 LB. If we have cap left, retain Wonnum as 1st priority.
100% needs extended if he proves fitness.
Have to wait to see whole season. He provided an emotional boost for sure. He seems a tick slower in reaction time to me but pretty solid overall. He has 9 more games to prove he’s worth it. Although I’m quite certain Holmes will re-sign him regardless. Cuz he a villain like that.
Does he seem slower in reacting? Maybe
I would argue that the player he has shown since being back is worth having as a starter on our defense so from that perspective alone he is worth re-signing.
I dont care what he “was before” the player i have watched the last two weekends is worth having around. Now we likely wait to see him stay healthy etc but i do believe we re-sign him.
No need to rush to an extension with him… I think both he and Laporta get extended in the off-season. I also think one could get tagged for the first time in the DC/Holmes era, my guess is Laporta
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Considering he tore his achilles last December, he’s exceeding my expectations by far. He is only 10.5 months removed from surgery. Some guys never come back from that injury. Hopefully he continues to look better and better as time moves on. I’d probably wait on the extension though. See how his body holds up this season.
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I agree here no need to rush Branch or Laporta
My main concern right now is Kerby Joseph.
We don’t get the first hand experience in seeing his knee progression
But all signs are him coming back healthy soon.
If he doesn’t, then it is a blunder on our part not getting Jessie Bates. He is worth a 2 and a 4.
If Kerby is healthy …. I am stoked for what this defense could become
Not for 9 games, sorry, I couldn’t get on board with that… A 2nd for Hooker, who’s under contract for 2 more years, would be acceptable to me
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He will be 30 before next season and isnt the same type of player as Joseph. I would rather run Abney/Cisco out there and go draft a Safety in the 2nd or 4th if Joseph is not able to return.
Just my opinion, i am happy we stayed away but i wouldnt have flamed them for making the move.
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Fair responses. Could always resign Bates if Kerby is done.
Well now that I think of it if Kerby is done and Jags don’t tag Jessie we could sign him for no draft picks next year
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