R1 #32: Lewis Cine, S
R2 #42: Andrew Booth Jr., CB
R2 #59: Ed Ingram, OG
R3 #66: Brian Asamoah, LB
R4 #118: Akayleb Evans, CB
R5 #165: Esezi Otomewo, DE
R5 #169: Ty Chandler, RB
R6 #184: Vederian Lowe, OT
R6 #191: Jalen Nailor, WR
R7 #227: Nick Muse, TE
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I always felt Metellus was underrated. He has done what you could want a late rounder to do. Make the team develop and play special teams then find a role.
core special teamer that seems primed for a larger role on the D. a 2 yea deal UP to 13 million doesnt seem that out of line
Really? He’s still just a backup. At $6M+ per year that puts him around top 10 for cap hits on the team.
I’m assuming there’s going to be more bullshit void years attached which I’m getting really tired of, to reduce the cap hit.
I don't believe we should view Mettelus as a safety.
He is a hybrid. He has his own position. Special teams leader + big nickel (safety/LB hybrid position in B-Flo's defense which will be used to do a little bit of everything, but I think the main thing will be covering RBs/TEs which our safeties/LBs are unable to cover)
Can't remember if we kept Theo Jackson or not (I think we did).... if so, they will probably use one of the 3 backup safeties (Cine, Ward, Jackson) as the backup for Mettellus in his new hybrid position. So for example:
2 starting safety positions:
Starters: Smith and Bynum Backups: Cine and Ward
New hybrid big nickel position (+ special teams leader):
Really? He’s still just a backup. At $6M+ per year that puts him around top 10 for cap hits on the team.
I’m assuming there’s going to be more bullshit void years attached which I’m getting really tired of, to reduce the cap hit.
I don't believe we should view Mettelus as a safety.
He is a hybrid. He has his own position. Special teams leader + big nickel (safety/LB hybrid position in B-Flo's defense which will be used to do a little bit of everything, but I think the main thing will be covering RBs/TEs which our safeties/LBs are unable to cover)
Can't remember if we kept Theo Jackson or not (I think we did).... if so, they will probably use one of the 3 backup safeties (Cine, Ward, Jackson) as the backup for Mettellus in his new hybrid position. So for example:
2 starting safety positions:
Starters: Smith and Bynum Backups: Cine and Ward
New hybrid big nickel position (+ special teams leader):
Starter: Metellus Backup: Jackson
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I agree he part Safety, part nickel, also may be used as LB on some packages BFlo will do exotic stuff. Plus core special teams and captain. Everyone can’t be a star you need some role players too. Metellus a lunch pail bring his hard hat grinder. You need those on the squad.
Honestly with Byrum and now him locked up for the near future and with 3 other safety's besides Cine do you guys feel there could be a slight chance KAM tries to move Cine at the deadline or off-season
Really? He’s still just a backup. At $6M+ per year that puts him around top 10 for cap hits on the team.
I’m assuming there’s going to be more bullshit void years attached which I’m getting really tired of, to reduce the cap hit.
They might view him as replacement for Harrison Smith in '24
That’s the only part that makes sense. I don’t care if he’s the hybrid nickel. He’s still 3rd on the depth chart and a part time player. That’s a lot to pay a backup part timer.
But if they view him as the guy going forward that makes more sense. Doesn’t seem they think highly of Cine though.
Honestly with Byrum and now him locked up for the near future and with 3 other safety's besides Cine do you guys feel there could be a slight chance KAM tries to move Cine at the deadline or off-season
I doubt it. Bynum is just a guy imo. He can't match Cine physically. If Cine can grow and figure out the mental side of the game then I think he will eventually leap frog Bynum. Either way you don't give up on a first rd phone that quickly. If he isn't starting after next training camp then I expect they will move on
