We had a good offense, but this offense would be unstoppable if we had an offensive coordinator with more creativity and the ability to dissect any defense. Carr studies hard, has the tools and smarts to be elite. He has been reading defenses well for a long time. When you don't match that type of QB with that type of coordinator, you hold this down from its potential.
Watson will probably sign with us. It seems like Tice and Del Rio like him, and Watson has felt bad about not being able to live up to his contract and expectations. The good news is that he probably will get a salary cap friendly deal.
I am impressed with Cook and feel that he will not only be a good QB, but will give us a good draft pick in return. Sounds like he is of the same mindset as Derek and always wanting to get better. As second string, he will be showcased during preseason games and will be ready should Carr go down.
Dan Williams contract calls for $4.35 million salary in 2017 with no amortized bonus money. This means no dead cap money should we cut him... a savings of the full amount. I don't think he stays. It should be evident to Jack and Reggie, as it is to us, that a physical presence in the middle of the line will make the other 10 players better..much better. Someone who doesn't take conditioning seriously in the offseason, appears as lazy and ineffective during the season. I think Big Dan is gone.
I want to see us use draft picks, if the need arises to trade for restricted players. We are at the point of our development where waiting for someone from the draft to develop to use right away is counter productive. We can still draft for the future, but lets not pass up a blue chip player on the market simply because we 'don't want to give up a pick.