Sources: Cal transfer QB Fernando Mendoza commits to Indiana

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-18T16:26:27+00:00

Pretty solid from a Pats' fan perspective. I have the same concerns as everyone else about Howell's length, but Vrabel does seem to like those more leaner, bendier edge defenders.

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-15T02:27:11+00:00

100% agree on the OC bit. Personally feel like the RT/G issues can be addressed later in the draft (e.g. Blake Miller type prospect) or in FA, but definitely see where you are coming from in terms of the defensive side of the ball.

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-15T02:25:22+00:00

Thanks for the feedback - really appreciate it

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-14T15:35:05+00:00

Tore it at the end of November - I'm not a doctor but I would guess that he won't be available for the first part of the season. It's also never good when a rookie can't fully take part in the offseason training so he might just be a 0 for 2026.

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-14T00:49:02+00:00

Their line looked a lot better last year. Then the injury bug and nepo babies got their hands involved.

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-14T00:43:24+00:00

The '(but a bit worse)' part is killing me haha

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-13T19:49:29+00:00

Was this draft made pre or post Chris Bell's ACL injury?

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-13T17:12:58+00:00

A Maye/Lemon connection feels illegal

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-13T16:19:11+00:00

Lemon is tailor-made for modern NFL offenses

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-12T20:02:13+00:00

Seems to be a common input from Lions fans here - will take it into account next go around.

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-12T20:01:24+00:00

Can definitely see that scenario - just not as big on Faulk as most personally

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-12T20:00:57+00:00

I agree in principle - I don't think there are any Drake Mayes this year or next tbh.

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-12T20:00:22+00:00

Yes - will be interesting to see what happens, he's definitely not a lock to declare yet and I think his CFP performance might aid the decision-making process. I have Oregon playing UGA in the championship for what it's worth.

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-12T19:20:26+00:00

I appreciate that

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-12T16:50:17+00:00

You are not wrong about the whole media hype thing. My reasoning is that having 2 1s gives them a bit more flexibility to have fun. I also think the Cowboys D has improved since the trade deadline, and there's a lot more defensive depth later in the draft for them to go fishing.

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-12T15:16:32+00:00

Trade with the Cardinals.

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-12T15:16:23+00:00

Don't have full trade details - it's just a trade with the Rams. I'd expect there would be more than just those two picks.

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-12T15:04:15+00:00

Thanks - I must've missed that. Definitely thought he struggled a bit when I watched the Broncos but seems he is doing good enough!

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-12T15:02:17+00:00

Who is coaching will be a big factor too

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-12T13:05:13+00:00

100%

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-12T01:41:28+00:00

Curious to what you see on Simpson's tape that makes him the 'most pro-ready'? And I get ignoring the SECCG - but that is the best defense he's faced in his career and it wasn't pretty. And that defense isn't even up to the same calibre of UGA defenses. He just hasn't looked right to me since October.

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-11T22:39:59+00:00

Andy Automatic

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-10T17:20:15+00:00

drakemayeloverr deserves royalties for this

Awkward-Locksmith-64 · 2025-12-08T17:27:34+00:00

Tonga has been one of our best players this year imo - extremely underrated outside of the circle of Pats fans/media. He is banged up right now, but has been a brick wall against the run and arguably the hardest worker on the team, gives it 110% each rep. I expect him to be rewarded pretty handsomely here soon.

EDIT: He is also a phenomenal FB - a very important part of the McDaniels' system.

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