06-11-2025, 05:59 PM
(06-11-2025, 04:53 PM)ochocincos Wrote: In 2022 and 2023, Hubbard put up 12.5 sacks (6.5, 6.0).
As a rookie, Hubbard put up 6.0 sacks.
He was taken 77th overall that year.
Last year was really the only year he really disappointed.
My point being - I'm not interested in just being better than 2024 Sam Hubbard.
Hell, 2024 Ossai was better than 2024 Sam Hubbard.
If I wanted better than Hubbard, just roll with Ossai.
But the team invested as premium of a pick as they could into a new shiny DE, so I expect close to 2024 Ossai this year for SS, but expecting (dare I say NEEDING) to be a 8+ sack a year guy by his 2nd year, 3rd year max to justify taking him so early.
I might be being overly harsh, but if you're taking an edge rusher in Rd 1, they gotta return some early dividends to be worth such an early selection.
Otherwise, you could have taken a DE on Day 2 and used the 1st round selection on an OL, LB, DB, or DT.
Well I think Stewart could put up 6 sacks as a rookie where Trey is the one being the End teams are trying to take away. Plus, Stewart
should instantly be a better run stopper than Ossai and Murphy who are not good at sealing the edge so far in their respective careers.
Ossai I think will have a breakout year this season rushing the passer and dropping back into coverage at times. Expecting at least 8
sacks this year from Ossai thriving in Golden's Defense. Ossai should be out there with Trey on passing downs.
Stewart on running downs.
