Roster Reset: NFC West and East

the NFC East and West squads. On yesterday's episode, we tackled the North South, which you should listen to as well if you haven't already available wherever you are getting your podcast. NFL Media's Bridget Content and Jim Trotter are with us today to break it all down. Are looking at the NFC West here, guys, home to the Super Bowl champion l A Rams, but also home to drama when it comes down to how this division is usually settled. You know, before we had eighteen weeks, it was usually

settled in Week seventeen, was settled in Week eight. Team this year with the Rams and the forty Niners, and expect the Seahawks perhaps to be back into the mix, certainly the Cardinals as well. Here. But Jim, as you look at this division, I mean, is there any reason to believe that this is not going to come down to the very end once again to decide who's on top of this division. No, it's such a competitive division

outside of the a f C West. I would say that it may be the most competitive division top to bottom. The thing that's fascinating me about the NFC West actually is just we talked about how it's a quarterback driven league, and really there's only one team in the NFC West that that's settled at quarterback if you will, or doesn't have the big question marks. You know, the forty Niners we know or we believe strongly they're gonna go to

train Lands this year. Um, you know, in terms of Arizona, the question is can Kyler Murray take that next step and begin to lift his team, particularly late in the year. And then in Seattle, we still don't know who it is. As much as they say they love Drew Lock, is he going to be the guy? So it's interesting to me that in this division there's only one team, and that's the defending Super Bowl champion that has some the

least amount of questions. If you were at the quarterback position and Bridget how do you see the division playing out here after watching you know, the forty Niners and Rams kind of go at it uh this year to decide who won it last Yeah, I think it all came down, like you mentioned, to that last game and we all the forty Niners for whatever reason have a leg up on the Rams going back the past like six games that they've played each other. I think it

will be a battle again. You know, we thought this year the Rams were definitely going to beat them, and that was one of those games that tripped them up the first time they played UM. I do think that the Ramp have a little more stability, as you were mentioning Jim, because they're getting back Matthew Stafford, they have Cooper Cup, they have that chemistry on offense that a lot of these teams we don't know if it's going to exist when we come to this season. Kyler Murray

has been a huge question mark. What's going on with him? Like you mentioned, can he take this team to you know, win the division and Drew lock Is I just don't see him the answer for Seattle UM and Trey Lance. You know, I don't know if he can bring it. I just think the Ramps have that leg up right now, even though they did they did lose some some key pieces,

you know. Sure. What was fascinating to me is that we talked about Drew Lock and I remember having the conversation with John schnyder Um, you know, after that deal was made, and I said to him kind of where Bridget said, I don't see Drew Lock being the answer, and John seemed almost, I don't want to say offended, but really surprised, you know that, you know I would

have that that feeling. And look, the thing they're resting on with Drew Lock is that his first year in Denver he played in a similar system and when he played late in the year, he went four and one. Um I think he had seven touchdowns, three interceptions or

something like that. And so their belief and Drew's believe is that not that he's gonna hit the ground running, but that there is a greater comfort level in this offense and he has had success in it in the past, and we know that Pete is going to try and run the ball and not throw it as much as Russell did. They also believe that Drew is going to be better in terms of timing in the passing game.

One of the criticisms of Russell and Seattle privately was that he held onto the ball too long looking for the big play. But defense is gonna pick up on that at some point if that's what they're doing, and they're gonna start taking away those quick passes, and then the question becomes what can Seattle do offensively? Because Russell was such a master at at escaping the rush, evading the pressure. Can Drew Lock do that as well? We'll

find out. Okay, guys, since we're talking about the Seahawks there and we've kind of divided this division up between you guys and Bridget, I want you to focus in on the Seahawks here for us as we look back on their offseason moves, look, which you know are always going to be headlined by the fact that they traded Russell Wilson away. How does that factor into a grade that you would give the Seahawks for what they've done the last few weeks? Can we give them an S?

I don't think so. Um, I'm actually that hard, but I think what they've done in the off season is is headlined by dk metclass metcalfs uh Diet of candy like that. That showed them up a little bit in Uh, I can't see my ranking. I'm gonna give them a C plus for what they've done. Um this offseason. Of course, Russell Wilson leaving their franchise quarterbacks, Pete Carroll says, we're not rebuilding. So when I look at the Seahawks, I think, how are you not rebuilding when you just let go

of the only quarterback that we've known as a Seattle Seahawk. Um. I think they did make some moves. They brought in, uh the linebacker from the Chargers Duos. I know you said, Jim that even though GM had a had trouble saying to his name, So I apologize if I'm saying it wrong. I think that's an underrated move that you know he of course Bobby Wagner. We haven't even talked about that. They let Bobby Wagner go the way that they let him go. He talked this week on when he was

introduced by the Rams and said they didn't even call him. Um. You know that left the bad taste I think in a lot of people's mouths. Um. But you know Ken Nuels who fill that whole at linebacker Um Drew Lock. I don't Again, I don't see him as the answer at quarterback. I think it's gonna be interesting to see what they do. They do have what two first round picks, one first round pick at number nine, and will they go with a quarterback? Can they take is a Malik

Willis still on the board at number nine? Can they take a quarterback who can compete Withdrew Lock? To me, whoever they take, if they take a quarterback, I don't think this is somebody that is going to make, you know, an immediate impact on Seattle this season. I think they're more planning for with whoever this is. But it will feel someone to get into practice to have competition Withdrew Lock, and you know, many elevate the game there um some

of the good things they did. They resigned Rashad Penny on the running back again. I think there's a lot of questions. It will be interesting to see when the draft comes in a couple of weeks. I think quarterback, offensive tackle, and cornerback our holes that I see this

roster needing to still. Yeah, there you go, and look, I think it's rare that you see a team lose their franchise cornerstone on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball in the same offseason, which the Seattle Seahawks certainly done here finishing last place in the division very unfamiliar spot for Pete Carroll's crew um in his

tenure as the head coach. Let's move them up in ascending order in the division here and go with the San Francisco forty Niners, of course, found their way into the postseason late ten and seven as the final record there, and then even advanced into the playoffs of course as well with that win over the Dallas Cowboys. And now for Apps getting ready jim to turn the reins over to Trey Lance as they're starting quarterback. With all the Jimmy Garoppolo trade rumors, how do you evaluate what they've

done this offseason here these last few weeks. Are you asking for a grade? Sure, give me one. Oh, it's incomplete, because for me, everything, so many things revolve around what they do with Jimmy having They did not plan on having Jimmy on the roster this late into the off season, and the expectation that he would be gone, that his salary would be removed from the camp and that they could then proceed with trying to do extensions for Deebo, Samuel and Nick Bosa and everything has kind of been

held up now because of that. Um. So that's why I've given an incomplete. Once Jimmy is gone, then they'll be better positioned to address those extensions that they know and want to do. Having said that, I think, um, they went out and they got a young cornerback and is Ward and that was a position of need for them. Um. I still say defensively, they need more help upfront in terms of edge rush. They you know, DeFord has been injured every year but one that he's been there, and

they've got to find a compliment for Nick Bosa. And I think that they look in the draft for that because there are some some folks there and it's considered to be a deep draft there. Short of that, everything in San Francisco is gonna gonna come down to quarterback play. And Trey Lance, I do believe will be that guy. That was the plan to have him play this year and year two, and the question becomes how quickly does he come along and at this point we just don't know.

I think that's a fair assessment um certainly, you know you don't you don't take a guy number three overall, you know to stash him forever. So when you've seven up what they gave up to exactly exactly, and like this is a team you know that we felt like it was in a pretty good spot rosterwise. You know last year even before they went and took you know, Trede Lance, so you know this red for them. It's their roster is is solid, if not loaded. So for them the last few years, it has always come down

to help in terms of how they play. You go back to last year and you see the emergence of Deebo Samuel. It wasn't necessarily out of creativity by the staff. It was out of necessity because their running back position was depleted because of energy, because of injuries. You look at the changes on the defensive line that were made. It was not because of creativity. It was because of necessity because of injuries. So if they can just stay healthy, they have a roster to compete for um a spot

in the Super Bowl. As we know, last year they went to the NFC Championship Game and and we're very close to advancing. So this team is not far away, um at all in terms of getting back to the Super Bowl as it was, what to three years ago, whenever it was, it seems like a lifetime ago. It

at this point they all run together. I think you're right, Bridget, let's come back to you here with the defending Super Bowl champion l A. Rams Uh and um as as you were mentioning there, you know, we we talked about a team that you know, that lost Von Miller, you know, who was a big part of their postseason success certainly, and and their success the second half of the season. But did bring in Allen Robinson. How do you grade what they did this offseason? I'm going to give him

a B plus. I think there weren't a ton of slashing moves from the Rams, but I do think that they filled some holes that left von Miller look leaves. They bring in Bobby Wagner. I think that was a really smart move, both for on the field and in the locker room. I think those two guys kind of bring similar veteran style, you know, support that some of this younger team needs in the locker room. UM letting go of Robert Woods was really hard to see such

a great guy, such a great player. Of course, he was injured last season um Alan Robinson though, I think that was a great pick up on for them. I think they have one of the strongest wide receiver cores. And we still don't know what's happening with Odell Beckham Jr. Right it seems like they might still want to pursue him. I know he's dealing with the torn a c l and recovering there that's the question mark. We did find out this week that Aaron Donalds will be back, which

is huge for them because there was talks. You know, he just put his Calabassa's house up, which is really nice by the way, if you haven't seen it, um put it up for sale. So there was questions about if he's retiring, but I think he's ready to run it back. I think the thing is the biggest question for me is can they repeat right. The last time that happened for two teams to win back to back Super Bowls was I think, oh four oh five with

the New England Patriots. It's not very common and I think the biggest struggle or the Achilles heels for the Rams will be their depth, specifically on the offensive line. When we get into weeks ten, week twelve, you know where players are really banged up. Do they have enough depth there to support them if somebody gets injured. I think that's the position in the draft that they need to look at, along with edge and cornerback. Um. But

I do think they have all the pieces. I just think they need to make sure that line is there to support Matthew Stofford. Right, he's always better when he's standing up on his two feet than then on the ground. Absolutely right. I couldn't agree with you more there. Let's finish this, uh, this grading of the offseason moves in this division gym with the Arizona Cardinals, how do you see it? Yeah? But I think right now I would give him a C minus. Um and and and you

could say that's being generous. Um. Look, they've got some major issues in my opinion. You know. Number one, if you look offensively, I think they continue to need to want to upgrade the offensive line. Number two, wide receiver. We saw what happen when d Hop went down last year. How that impacted kyler Um. His play truly fell off. And so if they stay healthy, you say, Okay, you've got hot, you've got um more and you think maybe you're okay. I don't think they have enough there. But

my biggest concern for them is defensively. Chandler Jones are all time SAX leader is gone, and the question becomes who is going to to pressure off the edge. Now we know Marcus Golden had what led them in sacks last year, but part of that is because Chandler Jones occupied the minds and the game plans of so many defensive coordinators. Protections were slid in his direction. Who's gonna

bring that element now to free up other guys? J J. Watt as much as we love them and as great as he was in his prime, and Shaun he can't stay healthy. And well, I don't know where it's coming from. Now. I know they feel good they went out and got a corner and free agency and so they kind of feel like that's the draft pick at that position. But they also need more help in the secondary. So I look at all that they've lost and I say, I

don't think that A replaced those players. You know, it was big that they resigned James Connor, who was one of the better goal line um players last year running backs last year, but you lose at Chase Edmonds, who was tremendous for them when he was healthy. Um offensively at wide out, you lose Christian kirk Um, who was an ascending player and a guy that you spent one

at number three on, I believe UM. So normally when you spend or when you use draft capital on a one to three and it's and he's an ascending player, those are guys you want to keep. They're supposed to be the nucleus and foundation going forward. Well he's gone now. So I just think they have a lot of questions

to me. They tried the RAMS formula last year in terms of going out getting veterans making that run, whether it was J. J. Watt, A J. Green, all these types of players, and it didn't work out for them. And so now it's kind of like what now? And I'm intrigued to see what they do U I I am too. And so with that, then let's go dig a little bit deeper into some draft I don't know priorities. Need is always a difficult question when it comes to the draft, right because every GM will tell you they're

just gonna take the best available player. UM, So let's start with the Cardinals, Jim who you know, as they sit there in the first round, could have some real options. You know, maybe is it best available edge rusher you know that's there for them at that pick in the twenties, No question, the Cardinals need to address edge rusher, as we just said, and then I think after that the priorities should be um either line. To me, football teams are built inside out, and so I would look on

line or D line at that point. Yeah, I think that's a great a great spot. I'd love to see a player like boy mafe edg rusher around of Minnesota if he's there at twenty three when the Cardinals are on the clock. You know, if that fourth tackle is there, Trevor Penning, you know, maybe from Northern Iowa, UM as you mentioned some of those potential positions of interest there for the Cardinals at twenty three. All right, Bridget you touched on it briefly there with the Seahawks at nine.

Really interesting spot for them. Is it quarterback you know, to develop behind Drew Lock or you know what, is there another position that you could see of interest there? You know what, I'm mad that I didn't even bring up when we first talked about the Seahawks. I think it's still too early, Like my brain is not fully functioning. What if Baker comes on the table, right, that's it's a possibility that we haven't talked about. Can the Seahawks

find a way to get Baker Mayfield? I think he would be a good fit for them at quarterback and if that were to happen, though, I think maybe if that does happen, it happens after the draft today, it happens before the draft. Of course, don't go for a quarterback at number nine. I think there are some good um offensive tackles in this class. Uh if a quantum I covered at NC State, if he's still there at nine, I'll be shocked. But I think he would be a

great fit in the Seahawks program. Um. Yeah, So I think it's gonna depend what they're able to do. Also, there was talk, you know, I think there's still some talk about, you know, met Calf if they if they you know, they said that they don't want to trade him or whatever. But if the right deal was in there, what could they get from for him? Um, that'll be interesting to see. Two. And then cornerback, I think that's another position. I don't know that they should go for

a cornerback at nine. Um, but I'm not a GM. I guess it's okay. There you go. M So, look in the Rams and the forty Niners. Guys don't have first round picks. We won't see the forty Niners until number sixty one. Yeah, so there there's a there, you know, just another chance for the forty Niners to get some good football players to continue, you know, to bolster their death. And then for the Rams, you know, maybe maybe in the third round there at number one oh four overall,

there's a couple of edge rushers that they like. Perhaps it's you know, a guy like j Sanders, you know how a Cincinnati or D'Angelo Malone out of Western Kentucky. Uh, there in that range that are there. So Um, it's a great point that you make in terms of the Rams not having first round picks and their abilities to go to win a championship, and I think a lot

of it. Yeah, you have to give a lot of credit to less Need and their scouting department because they have hit on so many of those mid round and late picks and turn them into productive players and whatnot. If you're gonna if you're gonna try and follow the blueprint that the Rams used in terms of going all in and getting these veterans and that sort of thing, you better have some young inexpensive talent who perform, and they do, and and again I think we should tip

our caps to UM to less need in that scouting department. Yeah, less than his crew has been as good on Day two of the draft rounds two and three is any team in football, and they've had to be without a first round pick for the last decade. So with that said, we are going to switch gears here and get to our final division in the NFC. We're talking NFC East right after this all right back here on NFL Inside Report with our NFL media colleagues Jim Trotter and Bridget Condon.

We've talked NFC West at the top of the show, now shifting our focus to the East. Always hotly contested in this division. Not necessarily UM, the team with the that ends up winning the division doesn't necessarily end up with one of the best records in the NFC, as we've seen in recent years. But let's see how it

chakes out this year. As we look at these four teams, and look, I think one of the biggest you know, the question is are the Cowboys still the favorite to come out of the NFC East after kind of being that team the last two years. I know they didn't win back in, but we're one of those teams we thought could. Obviously the injury attack Prescott, you know, played a big part of that. But they get back to the top of this past season. So as you look at it here, Jim, um, is this the Cowboys division

at this point? No, not at all. Um. I think they actually took a step back this offseason. You know, when you're losing to Marii Cooper, they've still got to show me the ceedee Lamb's number one. Um, when you lose out on Randy Gregory, who's going to be that compliment, who's gonna be that other guy up front to really

get it done with DeMarcus Lawrence. They're just they're just some questions that I have and as that offensive line gets older, I'm not sold on the Cowboys, and I think the Eagles, um, if Jalen Hurst does take that next step with all of the draft capital they have, with the fact that they were not that far out of it last year. In terms of that division, I think I would keep my eye on the Eagles more than I with the Cowboys, although we know the Cowboys

are gonna generate all the headlines and the coverage. But ibably look at Philadelphia and we'll get it to your grade for the Cowboys offseason here in just a moment. But Bridget, as you look at this, does it still feel like the Cowboys Division to you? I think this is one of my favorite divisions, just because it's always such a scramble and like what was a couple of years ago when no one, nobody was winning and it's like you have to pick a winner from this division?

How because all the teams were so bad? Um, I don't I kind of agree with with Jim, I think, and I'm gonna say something a little crazy here. I do agree that if Jalen hurts, you know, pulls together, that the Eagles team can be really good. I also, this is gonna sound absolutely insane and people are gonna come for me. I am a fan of the Giants New GM, and I do believe that he made a couple like very intelligent moves during this offseason. What can

he do you know, with their draft picks. During the draft, I don't think we've seen Daniel Jones play his best football. I might have a little bias that covered him at Duke, but I don't know, Like I would love to see a total turnaround. I don't think it's gonna happen. This is me being super optimistic, but there are some pieces that they get an old line fixed. Can they make a splash? I don't know. Yeah, Look, I think that's

a that's a fair point. I mean, look, when the owner comes out and says we've done everything possible to screw up our quarterback, um, you know you'd like to You'd like to see them now do the opposite and put him in a position to succeed and perhaps then we see him thrive one way or another. I feel like we're gonna know a lot more about where the Giants feel about Daniel Jones when this season is over, and we'll get your grade on the Giants here in

just a moment, Bridget. But let's go back to where we left off. Jim at the top of this division last year with the Dallas Cowboys disappointing early exit from the playoffs as a result of the forty Niners coming into a T and T stadium and getting the win there, But how would you you know, you kind of touched on all the departures. Then what kind of grade does that translate to for the Cowboys offseason? How corny? Can

I be here right? Oh? Too early? I'm sorry, you know, Um, I haven't had my coffee yet, but then I don't drink coffee. So but anyway, no, I give him a d red. I just I don't get some of the moves that that they've made. Um letting in Amari Cooper go. I know he was a twenty middle of year, but as we've seen in the wide receiver market now, that's almost becoming a bargain. The guys that they are now going to rely on in that passing game. I'm not

certain that that their true number ones yet. And you can go back and watch the film and see times that a Mari was open and Dad didn't get him the ball for whatever reason. So that's why we heard a Maori kind of speak out some last year, which was so out of character for him. I'm not buying into Dallas at this point. I'm really not. Um. The other thing that that Bears watching. There is the way

that Jerry Jones has handled this coaching situation. You know, he and so many words, has said to Mike m carthy, I don't have full confidence in you. Yes, you're my coach, but Dan Quinn is the one that Jerry made a point of saying, I want to make sure he's here in And then we have the whole Sean Payton thing hanging over everyone's head beyond this season. So I just think there's too much inner turmoil, if you will, and

questions that I can't I can't buy into it. Let's then move bridget to the Washington Commanders, who, as we all remember, one this division back in two thousand twenty and came pretty close to knock it off the eventual Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Bucks. Did not go as well this past season for Ron Rivera's crew, and this offseason marked by the big trade for Carson Wentz. How

do you grade their moves? So I wrote down to c but I have to give him a C plus because while we forget, they also got to name this offseason. So congrats to the Commanders. Um. The Carson Wentz move puzzles me from what I've read and you know, we've reported on NFL Network. I do believe they were trying to push for Russell Wilson and that came up short. But then you go and get Carson Wentz. A is

he an upgrade over Taylor Heineke. I don't know. He ended the season five straight games less than two thirty passing yards. I don't think he's the answer. I think the Commanders to have had this spot at quarterback that they have not been able to address over the past couple of years. It kind of haunted Ron Rivera. You know, he's dealt with the same thing in Carolina and then felt like he came talking about the ghost of Kirk Cousins. Hats Is that what we're talking about here? Okay? I

think that's what we're talking about. Um. I think that, you know, they do have some some good pieces they were able to bring back, UM, you know, some stars on offense. But you're gonna need You're gonna need a quarterback who can throw to some of these players like Terry McLaurin, and I don't see Carson Wentz being the answer being the guy that can win the division for Washington. Yeah, that's a big part of it. Right. But if you're the commanders, you better go all in on it, right.

I mean, you spent the two and a three to go get him, So let's figure out a way to support him. We'll see if we can do that him. If you're in the locker room rut, are you better? I mean, like you got no other choice here at this point. But I understand your point. Um. You know the way that the Colts talked about his departure there, it does make you wonder, let's move Jim to the Philadelphia Eagles and a grade that you would give Howie Roseman for some of the moves that he's made here

B plus. And the only reason it's not in a is because I want to see what they do with their draft capital. Um. You know, first of all, they were able to resign the players that they wanted to bring back, which is so important in the NFL, I believe, um. Too many times we think the unknown is more valuable than the known. And when you have players who have performed for you, you you know what they're about, they understand

the culture of your organization or locker room, etcetera. Um, I think it's important to maintain some sense of continuity. So I like that they've done that in terms of restructuring some of the guys to bring them back and then making the trade to give away one of the or trading one of their three first round picks for more draft capital next year. Um in terms of another first round pick next year and beyond. I think it

was just smart. Um. So when I look at all the moves that that Howie Roseman has made, I'm I'm all in on this that. I think it's a B plus and potential A depending on how they use their draft capital. And the fact that they were able to turn one of their first round picks, essentially one of their three first round picks this year into a future one a future too in an additional third round pick

this year. Really nice. Were kind of move maneuvering around the draft board here with that trade they made with the New Orleans Saints. Let's finish up this division here, Bridget with a grade on the New York Giants. I'm gonna give him a. See. I think you know the Giants. One of the biggest problems with them is the salary cap in the space, the money that they don't have, and I think Joe Shae. The new GM was able to make some moves that were cheap and bring in

some veterans. Um. You know fix he brought in some veteran alignemen and you know that provides some stability and they weren't that expensive. Um. I think again, it's one of the problems that has been haunting them for years. How are they going to fix that offensive line? How are they going to protect Daniel Jones? I think they

have picked five and seven, unless trades have already started. UM. In the draft, I think they have They have the ability to make, you know, to to draft somebody who's going to make an immediate impact and fix some of those holes that we're seeing. The other question is still up in the air. Is sa Kwan? Is he going to be healthy? We forget how fun he is a player to watch and such a good running back. If he keeps stay healthy, I think that totally changes the

dynamic of this team. Yeah, I think you're right. You touched on the draft situation there as we kind of switch gears here. I think the Giants offseason essentially hinges on what they do in the draft because of the nature of their salary cap and how strapped, they were in that regard, and so that's where they're They're big improvements are going to come this season, especially with with high priority picks there two inside the top ten at

five and seven. I see maybe one of the best corners in the draft and Sauce Gardeners being an option there at five or seven. And then I'd love to get the best offensive linemen off the board there too. So I think two huge needs for the New York Giants. They were present at UM when I was there, and I know that you know, if he's still on the board at offensive tackle, he's pretty pretty I think he's going to be a really good player for years to come.

So that would be You're not alone. You're not alone in assessment, I agree, as do most of our draft experts here at NFL Media. Jim. Let's then go to the Dallas Cowboys, who you know have got really good players each of the last two years in Ceedee Lamb and Michael Parsons. I mean, one was of course the defensive rookie of the year, but weren't necessarily a positions

of need at the time. They were best players available. UM. When the Cowboys were on the clock, and Jerry Jones alluded to the fact that you know, if there's a player like that, you know they're at twenty four, they do that, they follow that same strategy once again, But where else could you see what other positions could you see the Cowboys kind of making a priority when we get to April. I think offensive line is definitely a

priority for them. Um, Look, they needed to upgrade before Connor Williams signed with Miami and leoll Collins was released, in my opinion, so they've got a lot of age there um from that unit that was so dominant for so many years. So again, I think football teams are built inside out, and I think that Dallas hopefully recognize that from the success that they had um while this unit was together. You know when we talk about how dominant, you know, Tyren Smith and Zack Martin and all those

guys were together. So I would like to see them go there. The other thing I still think they need help with is in their secondary I think they can get better there. Look for all of the plays that Diggs made, he also gave up a number of plays as well, So I think they need more consistent, more consistency their overall and Look, we talked about this all the time. Red does a pass rush make a secondary

or does secondary make a pass run? And I still believe Dallas also needs help upfront when it comes to pressuring the quarterback. Yeah, I think that's a fair point. Um. I'd be really curious if David ja Jabo is on the board there at twenty four after the rupture to kill he s tendon. I know he's not. You can't counter an immediate impact, but man, with ready Gregory gone, you would love to eventually, you know, put him out there and perhaps pair amount up with DeMarcus Laurence, a

really good player at that point. But yeah, I could see offensive line certainly being a priority here for the Dallas Cowboys. All right, Bridget, let's go back to you. For the Commanders here, we're sitting at number eleven overall, not necessarily out of the quarterback market if their guy is there to maybe developed behind Carson Wentz, but otherwise, is it all about supporting him there with that pick

in the first round. Yeah, I didn't even have quarterback really on my list of what they should go for for eleven. But that is a good point, interesting point you make, But I would say, wide receiver. I think you need somebody that he could throw to. If somebody, I think the way that the draft is going, they could get a top wide receiver even out of eleven UM that can make a splash. They also lost two safeties in the off season, so I think that's the

position that they wouldn't be uh opposed to going. I don't know if they're eleventh pick would be the right place to go. Um and then cornerback as well. They get some support on defense, yep. I like that. And as far as receivers go, I really like Drake London as a nice compliment to what they already have. Their big, tall, physical wide receiver, big target, contested catches. Think about the way that Carson Wentz plays the game, you know, off

oftentimes off schedule, sometimes a little bit risky. I think Drake London for yeah, that is just trying. I think Drake of the philosophy. Hey, come on, all right, let's put a shelf the draft priorities here. Jim. With the Philadelphia Eagles, who have now gone down from three first round picks to two first round picks, they'll go at fifteen and eighteen after their trade with the Saints. I didn't get go in a lot of different directions here.

How do you see it? I'm gonna say edge. From this standpoint, last year they were thirty feet and sack right, So I think they've got to find a way to get more pressure on the on the quarterback um. Look offensively, I think that they had started to put pieces around Jalen Hurts. Never heard even more weapons. But I agree with you. I think they can go a number of different directions, but at some point you gotta make stops.

And at some point, we know it's a quarterback driven league, so you're going to have to be able to consistently pressure.

And so from that standpoint, for a team that was thirty first in sack rate last year, I'm gonna say, go get a pass rushing Yeah, guy like George carloftis how to Purdue might be a choice there at fifteen and whereas at eighteen, I'm wondering if maybe they see the future at center, if this is Jason Kelsey's last year with Tyler Linderbaum one of the best center prospects we've had in recent years coming out there, So a couple of names just to consider there for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Uh Bridget Jim, fantastic work for us previewing and resetting the NFC East and NFC West roster. Certainly appreciate your time, guys. Thanks, thank you. All right, that's gonna do it for this episode of NFL Inside Report. Thanks so much for being with us. Reminder to download, rate, and review our show and the I Heart Radio app on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast We appreciate you guys being along for the ride. For our producers Thomas Warren, Tim Peraca,

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