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Good news dawgs ...

Njoku was just on NFL Total Access ... think he said there in Cali ... wherever they are he said right now before OTA’s they were working with Bake ... Njoku said it was Himself, VG and Higgins working with Bake on timing ... there may be more he seemed reluctant to say anything ... I really hope Calloway is there also .. THEY ALL NEED IT ...

Said there orking on timing and they’ll do it again after OTA’s ...

OBJ is in Europe ... wonder if he’s flying back to get in on it ...

YESSSSSsssssssss ...

THINGS ARE DIFFERENT!!!!!!!

He also said Ratley was with them.

These guys just really seem to like hanging out and doing business by their own way of making everyone better.

Love to hear things like this... off season work is most important time....

The boys know what is going on. The kingdom is about to be theirs.

VG?

Vice Grips. That's Landry.

So you're saying Landry's a tool.

The core of Baker, Landry, OBJ, Njoku, Chubb, Callaway, Higgins ... that's an unreal nucleus that's YOUNG

Who was it, AB or Bell that was saying that once the season was over, they never heard or seen Ben until OTAs and TC.

Good to see our guys taking the initiative to work on their craft. That's one of the steps to becoming a champion.

Hunt?

Yeah, I'm hesitant to count on him yet

OBJ will be there at some point as well. Baker and OBJ both live in LA in the off-season, so I'm sure they will be seeing a lot of each other.

Look for this to be a break out year for Njoku.

He's going to be open a lot.

If not, look for him to be looking for work elsewhere. I hope he’s dedicated himself to becoming a more complete TE. If he won’t block, Dorsey won’t have it. He’s already made comments to such.
I’ve also noticed in watching film on him that he doesn’t appear to have a natural sense for finding soft spots in defenses. Some guys, like Witten, just have a knack for it. It’s like a QB with pocket prescience. Some guys just have it. It can be worked on, but some guys appear to have it built in. I’m not sure Njoku does.
He has all the measurables to be All Pro. This year we’ll see what’s in his heart when it comes to blocking. And what’s in his ‘feel’ when it come to on field adjustments.
I hope he excels. I’m holding my breath.

The only thing I heard was a comment he made on NFL Network where he said he wished his knees would have held out longer. Didn't sound like he planned on a come back.

He better. If not, he could be gone soon.

I understand that OBJ is in Paris.. Not sure why, but that's what I read

He was literally scolding his knees on-air for not holding out another couple of years, lol

Folks on the Twit have been badgering him to come out of retirement.


I'm sure he would LOVE to be on the field when we win one, but he can't play.


IF we make it to a Super Bowl, I hope he is signed to a vet minimum contract at Half Time so that he can take part in the kneel-down that seals the win for us.

What's a VG?

Just my 2 cents...not arguing.

He made good strides year 1 to year 2. And, he had 56 catches for over 600 yards. If he continues with those numbers, I'd say he was a successful draft pick. They're not stellar, but top 10 in catches and yards. I'd think we'd keep him around if he continues that (just not at a ridiculous cost).

Ya, i’m positive he said VG was there ...

super Landry is Vice Grips ...

We are set at WR and I liked when they said the Trade for OBJ would be rejected on Madden

He knows that, he is just amusing himself.

Vice grips. Amusing himself.

Ewwwwwwww....

Here is Higgins 2018 catches and targets...

He’s been infected by the Baker magnetism.

Thanks, Turk

That was a fun stroll down memory lane.

So pumped for next season!

His feet are very quick, and they dance all the time. Then, when it's time to launch, they seem to snap into alignment, sending the pass with line and accuracy. If he's buying time in the pocket, he's never flat-footed when it's time to break contain.

One big exception I can remember: 1st half of that Denver game. He did some scrambling for sure, but that was nothing new. What was new: Dawg, how many of his passes were on line, but sailed 1-2 ft too HIGH? I recorded that game, and watched it a couple time that week. During the game, I thought it may have been the thin mile-high air. Nope.

For some reason, he was just launching them without setting much of the time. He really settled down later in the game.

But yeah- he has much better footwork/mechanics than I would have expected for a rookie. Any rookie.

Did my soul good to hear of this. Baker is setting the bar for the team it seems. They all need the work. Gronk is available.

I think Baker's footwork is good at times and not so good at other times. You can see the good footwork on some of those highlight throws.

However, Baker often gets off of that balanced platform that you spoke of. The front foot opens too wide and he is throwing against his body. It's on these throws where you see him deliver the ball high and/or wide. It's why he can go from having superb accuracy to being inaccurate w/in the course of the game.

Two caveats:

1. Baker's footwork w/in the pocket is very good. He does a great job of having active feet to avoid pass rushers. His steps are short and choppy. He was taught well and he has mastered it.

2. Baker has a good arm and can still make good throws when he is off his platform.

Parting shot: Baker's footwork is the biggest reason I was disappointed that he didn't work w/a QB "guru" this off-season. Lower body mechanics are huge when it comes to accuracy and velocity. Muscle memory is huge, especially when the qb is facing pressure in the pocket.

It may have been due to the "Von Miller Effect".

I might have to watch that game again and see how much pressure Baker felt early.

I'd be more concerned if they were not doing this.