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Aug 20, 2018 at 9:59 PM
Originally posted by 49erforlife:
Yep! Lost 20 lbs and the link tells how he did it. I believe he had two forced fumbles against the Texans as well!

Huge game for him and Day coming up.
Aug 20, 2018 at 10:32 PM
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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
If Mitchell goes, who backs up DJJ at DT1T? Any other NT on the roster?

Day can play 1T. Once Day was acquired last season, DJJ became a healthy scratch the rest of the year.
Aug 21, 2018 at 9:05 AM
I still don't understand why this guy is not starting over Mitchell.
Aug 21, 2018 at 9:12 AM
Originally posted by thl408:
Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
If Mitchell goes, who backs up DJJ at DT1T? Any other NT on the roster?

Day can play 1T. Once Day was acquired last season, DJJ became a healthy scratch the rest of the year.

I think Mitchell is probably the best line stuffer, Day is the best at getting into the backfield, and DJ Jones does a good job at both. I think next year will be DJJ's breakout year and we will release Mitchell after the 2018 season
[ Edited by JustinNiner on Aug 21, 2018 at 9:13 AM ]
Aug 21, 2018 at 9:25 AM
Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
If Mitchell goes, who backs up DJJ at DT1T? Any other NT on the roster?

Day has also been playing NT since late last year. Also, this is a one gap scheme...not the traditional 2-gap hold your ground against 2 OL scheme. You want more athletic big guys inside which is why we're seeing more and more Jones and Day.
[ Edited by NCommand on Aug 21, 2018 at 9:29 AM ]
Aug 21, 2018 at 9:27 AM
Originally posted by JustinNiner:
I think Mitchell is probably the best line stuffer, Day is the best at getting into the backfield, and DJ Jones does a good job at both. I think next year will be DJJ's breakout year and we will release Mitchell after the 2018 season

Remember, if Mitchell is on the roster, Jones will be sitting on his ass inactive for another year.
[ Edited by NCommand on Aug 21, 2018 at 9:28 AM ]
Aug 21, 2018 at 9:54 AM
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Originally posted by NCommand:
Originally posted by JustinNiner:
I think Mitchell is probably the best line stuffer, Day is the best at getting into the backfield, and DJ Jones does a good job at both. I think next year will be DJJ's breakout year and we will release Mitchell after the 2018 season

Remember, if Mitchell is on the roster, Jones will be sitting on his ass inactive for another year.
Yeah I can't see both Mitchell and DJJ being active on gamedays when Day is in the lineup providing positional flexibility. These big dudes don't provide much on STs so having 2 guys that are purely 1T (DJJ, Mitchell) isn't ideal. Not sure how cap savings works out, but unless Mitchell is an big, influential lockeroom leader, I think he's a veteran cut. Especially if DJJ continues to play well this preseason.
Aug 21, 2018 at 9:59 AM
Originally posted by JustinNiner:
Originally posted by thl408:
Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
If Mitchell goes, who backs up DJJ at DT1T? Any other NT on the roster?

Day can play 1T. Once Day was acquired last season, DJJ became a healthy scratch the rest of the year.

I think Mitchell is probably the best line stuffer, Day is the best at getting into the backfield, and DJ Jones does a good job at both. I think next year will be DJJ's breakout year and we will release Mitchell after the 2018 season

Sounds about right.
Aug 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Originally posted by thl408:
Originally posted by NCommand:
Originally posted by JustinNiner:
I think Mitchell is probably the best line stuffer, Day is the best at getting into the backfield, and DJ Jones does a good job at both. I think next year will be DJJ's breakout year and we will release Mitchell after the 2018 season

Remember, if Mitchell is on the roster, Jones will be sitting on his ass inactive for another year.
Yeah I can't see both Mitchell and DJJ being active on gamedays when Day is in the lineup providing positional flexibility. These big dudes don't provide much on STs so having 2 guys that are purely 1T (DJJ, Mitchell) isn't ideal. Not sure how cap savings works out, but unless Mitchell is an big, influential lockeroom leader, I think he's a veteran cut. Especially if DJJ continues to play well this preseason.

Agree

I really hope some team is looking for a NT and we can trade him and get a draft pick for next year.
Aug 21, 2018 at 10:06 AM
DJ should be the starting nose. What a hell of a game. His balance through contact is what impresses me most. He's so good at staying squared up while moving his feet. Also has quick hands that consistently land inside the center's framework. He reminds me a lot of Grady Jarrett, ATL's 1/3.

If Saleh really wanted to go big in base, he'd have DJ at 1, Day at 3, Defo at BE and Solly at Leo. That would be a stout lineup.
Aug 21, 2018 at 10:47 AM
Originally posted by thl408:
Originally posted by NCommand:
Originally posted by JustinNiner:
I think Mitchell is probably the best line stuffer, Day is the best at getting into the backfield, and DJ Jones does a good job at both. I think next year will be DJJ's breakout year and we will release Mitchell after the 2018 season

Remember, if Mitchell is on the roster, Jones will be sitting on his ass inactive for another year.
Yeah I can't see both Mitchell and DJJ being active on gamedays when Day is in the lineup providing positional flexibility. These big dudes don't provide much on STs so having 2 guys that are purely 1T (DJJ, Mitchell) isn't ideal. Not sure how cap savings works out, but unless Mitchell is an big, influential lockeroom leader, I think he's a veteran cut. Especially if DJJ continues to play well this preseason.

The only thing with Mitchell is that we wouldnt get any cap savings from cutting him. His whole salary this year is guaranteed i believe. I think a trade would probably be ideal or if DJJ outperforms him, maybe make Mitchell inactive and keep him as insurance in case DJJ gets injured. But given that he is veteran and a leader, he might request his release if we dont let him suit up on gamedays
[ Edited by JustinNiner on Aug 21, 2018 at 10:47 AM ]
Aug 21, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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Originally posted by JustinNiner:
The only thing with Mitchell is that we wouldnt get any cap savings from cutting him. His whole salary this year is guaranteed i believe. I think a trade would probably be ideal or if DJJ outperforms him, maybe make Mitchell inactive and keep him as insurance in case DJJ gets injured. But given that he is veteran and a leader, he might request his release if we dont let him suit up on gamedays
I don't think his salary is guaranteed for 2018. I'm looking at overthecap dot com for Mitchell's numbers and it says the team would save $1.2, with $2.6 dead money, if he's cut. I think I read that right. $1.2 can get a depth DB/LB that can contribute on STs.
Aug 21, 2018 at 11:51 AM
DJ has definitely surpassed Mitchell. They'll probably give Mitchell extra chances to keep his job, but it looks like DJ is clearly beating him out.

Day earned himself some snaps also. If Buck slides out, Day better come on the field.

I'd like to see:

Thomas - Day - DJ - Buckner

That's a lot of beef and everyone can play. We'd still have AA, Taylor and Attaochu (or Dumervil) rotating in.
Aug 21, 2018 at 12:09 PM
Fire off, punch into center's framework, extend, locate ball, work lateral at heels depth to minimize space, separate, and finish. Baller.

Aug 21, 2018 at 12:09 PM
Originally posted by Heroism:
Fire off, punch into center's framework, extend, locate ball, work lateral at heels depth to minimize space, separate, and finish. Baller.


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