Year 2 - 2018 draft class

[Cole World 4,660]

I feel each one of these guys will raise their level of play from year 1 to year 2.

Calvin Ridley

 Deadrin Senat

Ito Smith

Russell Gage

I don't have anything for Isaiah Oliver or Foyesade Oluokun but I suspect their level of play will rise too. 

[RubberDucky 4,929]

Ridley's gonna be a FORCE.

[k-train 6,916]

I've said this a bunch of times on here already over the past 9 months or so... but as much as it sucked to miss the playoffs last season largely due to so many injuries to key parts of the team, it could end up being a blessing in disguise moving forward.

A lot of young guys were thrown into the fire & got some valuable experience in the process.

Let's hope that pays substantial dividends once everyone is back healthy.

[Smiler11 5,039]

It felt like a great class at the time and it's worked out even better thus far. If Oliver works out like we all hope this might rival 2016.

[Vandy 32,980]

 

[Dr Long Shot 2,461]

If only half of this class can take a big step forward, we are going to be STACKED with talent next season.

[CTann 2,341]

Ridley is a stud. Ito was already good and will be even better. Senat and Foye both have solid potential as rotational guys at worst.

Oliver is the X-Factor of the 2018 draft class. If he pans out to be a quality starter, then the 2018 class could be up there with 2016 and 2015. 

[Tim Mazetti 11,155]

3 hours ago, Vandy said:

 

I didn't realize that he was an ankle breaker.

Thanks.

[Sidecar Falcon 5,974]

I feel that Ridley is going to take a huge step this year. Ito is solid, but I don’t think he can replace Coleman. However between Freeman and Ito, I think we could have a decent run game. Hopefully Koetter calls good plays instead of screens. 

[Vandy 32,980]

18 minutes ago, Tim Mazetti said:

I didn't realize that he was an ankle breaker.

Thanks.

The kid’s got electric stuff Timmy. 

 

 

[NeonDeion 5,922]

You know what I mean?

[kiwifalcon 15,625]

Senat is a biggie for me if this guy can produce some inside pass rush this defense goes to another level.

Gage intrigues me I think we may have something with this guy I’m seeing a possible full time slot starter a #4 WRers at worst.

Oliver,all want to see is improvement inside of that first 5 yards.Better redirection off of the snap and limit free releases that’s actoss the board for all our boundary corners.

Ridley get stronger up top,never doubted his physical abilities.

[ramonezy 568]

2 hours ago, kiwifalcon said:

Senat is a biggie for me if this guy can produce some inside pass rush this defense goes to another level.

This.... people are sleeping on Senat and keep forgetting him when speaking of our need to draft or sign a DT

[Run 'n' Shoot 294]

9 hours ago, RubberDucky said:

Ridley's gonna be a FORCE.

Yes! I didn't realized how good he was when we drafted him. I figured he would be a good compliment to Julio but he has certified WR1 talent.

Good luck dealing with that receiving core if the offensive line returns to form.

[dawgsjw 637]

1 hour ago, ramonezy said:

This.... people are sleeping on Senat and keep forgetting him when speaking of our need to draft or sign a DT

If people are sleeping on Senat, then they really are sleeping on Jack Crawford.  I'm not as worried about the dline as some.  Yes it isn't our strongest position but think we can be good enough.  

[⚡Slumerican⚡ 5,247]

Ridley and Oliver will probably be the only players still in the league in 3 years.. Good luck for the others, they will need it 

[⚡Slumerican⚡ 5,247]

3 hours ago, ramonezy said:

This.... people are sleeping on Senat and keep forgetting him when speaking of our need to draft or sign a DT

I don't think anyone is sleeping on Senat.. He just hasnt done much to impress anyone at this point 

[Smiler11 5,039]

Really excited to see if Senat can take a Grady like jump in year 2. 

 

[Geneaut 5,796]

6 hours ago, ⚡Slumerican⚡ said:

Ridley and Oliver will probably be the only players still in the league in 3 years.. Good luck for the others, they will need it 

Sleeping on Gage as a STs player. If he can cut out some of his aggressive STs penalties he’s already an above average gunner. 

Edited May 11, 2019 by Geneaut

[⚡Slumerican⚡ 5,247]

28 minutes ago, Geneaut said:

Sleeping on Gage as a STs player. If he can cut out some of his aggressive STs penalties he’s already an above average gunner. 

Yep, I could definitely see that.. Definitely has the speed 

[1989Fan 9,438]

7 hours ago, ⚡Slumerican⚡ said:

Ridley and Oliver will probably be the only players still in the league in 3 years.. Good luck for the others, they will need it 

I would take that bet all day long. Injury aside Senat and Foye can play in the league for a while.

[Draftnut57 3,548]

8 hours ago, ⚡Slumerican⚡ said:

Ridley and Oliver will probably be the only players still in the league in 3 years.. Good luck for the others, they will need it 

Maybe,, but everybody knows that DL don't last near as long as WRs... That's just common fact...

[⚡Slumerican⚡ 5,247]

2 hours ago, 1989Fan said:

I would take that bet all day long. Injury aside Senat and Foye can play in the league for a while.

Senat could be benched as soon as next season if we draft heavy on Dline.. Foye has potential to develop, it just a fast paced league and his replacement could be drafted next season and probably will be in 3 years time.. Really depends on what he demands in his first real contract negotiations imo.. If hes willing to play on the cheap he could be a decent backup/rotational lb'er

[PokerSteve 23,883]

22 hours ago, k-train said:

I've said this a bunch of times on here already over the past 9 months or so... but as much as it sucked to miss the playoffs last season largely due to so many injuries to key parts of the team, it could end up being a blessing in disguise moving forward.

A lot of young guys were thrown into the fire & got some valuable experience in the process.

Let's hope that pays substantial dividends once everyone is back healthy.

Unquestionably has helped. Quinn cleaned house on the coaching staff and got experienced coaches. He put himself in sole charge of the defense, exactly where he belongs and where we need him the most. Those rookies did get their trial by fire and they'll be far more ready to go if called upon again.

This draft class is looking like it's going to provide a very strong infusion of talent as early as this season. The OL is going to be strong running and passing the ball. That improvement alone could put us in the SB, so yes, last season's miseries could be the catalyst to some very good things to come this season. It's a whole new ball game for this team.