That's a massive IF. Many teams have thrown the dice on that IF and lost. If BC starts losing and Burnham + Durant are getting more looks.....Could get ugly quick.
Our offence is similar to the Patriots. Brady rarely throws deep. Its run the ball 20+ times, pass the ball to your RB's out of the backfield, and short passing game to stud slot receivers. We just need our Edelman.
Another thing to consider is Walker is more of a big play deep threat receiver. That's not Nichols' strength at all and our offense is built around the short passing game/running game. Might not be a good fit. I think I'd rather get a guy like Roosevelt who is more of a slot receiver and can make the contested catches in traffic.
Was it really that close? I literally cant name a single receiver on the Riders current roster. Last year, Roosevelt, Williams-lambert, Holley. All gone.
Seems like ton of turnover this year. All those guys have been on the team 2+ years. Most 3+ actually. New starters from this past year, I can only think of a handful.
Team is gonna look hella-different next season. Gone are Goossen, Chung, Dressler, Loffler, Santos-Knox, Okpalaugo, Randle, Leggett, and Fogg. Wow. Should still have a ton of cap space. Derel Walker anyone?