# Walt: In its running 2026 free-agent signing grades, the site projects roles for several newly signed players (Diggs and Doubs as No. 2 receivers, Jennings and Nailor as third receivers, Allgeier as Arizona's primary back, Willis as Miami's starter), tags Chris Rodriguez as a potential fantasy sleeper, expects the Raiders to draft Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall and the Jets to take an edge rusher at No. 2, sees Bradley Chubb helping Buffalo advance deep into the playoffs, and doubts several signees will make the 53-man roster. **Claimed:** Aug 7, 2026 **Pundit:** Walt — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/walt **Outlet:** Walter Football — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/walter-football **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://walterfootball.com/freeagentsigninggrades.php 14 checkable claims — 8 depth chart calls, 3 roster spot calls, 1 mock draft pick, 1 playoff pick and 1 team draft slot call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 24 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 3 of 14 have settled so far, averaging 33.3 out of 100, against 83.3 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 9 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 8. > He has regressed since then due to age. However, he can still be a decent No. 2 receiver for Jayden Daniels. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Durham Smythe to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Durham Smythe, Baltimore Ravens - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Darnell Savage to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Darnell Savage, Pittsburgh Steelers - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Romeo Doubs to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Romeo Doubs, New England Patriots - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jalen Nailor to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jalen Nailor, Las Vegas Raiders - Verdict: not settled yet - **Daniel Faalele to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Daniel Faalele, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet - **Stefon Diggs to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Stefon Diggs - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kalia Davis to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kalia Davis, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Buffalo Bills to make the playoffs** - Kind: Playoff Picks · About: Buffalo Bills - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyler Allgeier to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tyler Allgeier, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Malik Willis to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Malik Willis, Miami Dolphins - Verdict: not settled yet - **New York Jets to pick at number 2** - Kind: Team Draft Slot Calls · About: New York Jets - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jalen Coker to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jalen Coker, Carolina Panthers - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jauan Jennings to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jauan Jennings, Minnesota Vikings - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Durham Smythe — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/durham-smythe - Baltimore Ravens — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/ravens - Darnell Savage — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/darnell-savage - Pittsburgh Steelers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/steelers - Fernando Mendoza — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/fernando-mendoza - Las Vegas Raiders — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/raiders - Romeo Doubs — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/romeo-doubs - New England Patriots — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/patriots - Jalen Nailor — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jalen-nailor - Daniel Faalele — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/daniel-faalele - New York Giants — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/giants - Stefon Diggs — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/stefon-diggs - Kalia Davis — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kalia-davis - Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/browns - Buffalo Bills — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/bills - Tyler Allgeier — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tyler-allgeier - Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/cardinals - Malik Willis — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/malik-willis - Miami Dolphins — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/dolphins - New York Jets — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/jets - Jalen Coker — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jalen-coker - Carolina Panthers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/panthers - Jauan Jennings — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jauan-jennings - Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/vikings ## What others said about the same people - Scott Kennedy on Carolina Panthers: Expects the Falcons to fall to 0-2 in Cooper Rush starts, losing 24-13 to Carolina. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c0be929d-8c00-4148-b8d0-968b34e5d510 (scored 52.38) - Seth Walder on Carolina Panthers: Picks the Panthers to beat the Falcons in Atlanta. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/61d68b2a-468b-44a5-b949-a6b152bbafc0 (scored 100) - Garrett Chapman on Carolina Panthers: Thinks Atlanta matches up well but still falls short, picking Carolina 23-20. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/5be072b2-97fa-40f2-999b-b1007f18e933 (scored 50) - Jerry Jones on Carolina Panthers: Predicts Carolina pulls away from Atlanta, with the Falcons defense keeping it close early, in a 27-16 Panthers win. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/12652a3a-c719-4206-a93b-f5b8ebc09beb (scored 52.38) - Eric Moody on Carolina Panthers: Picks the Panthers to beat the Falcons in Atlanta. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8781a68b-56d0-4cd0-bf58-b7791e174082 (scored 100) - Pamela Maldonado on Carolina Panthers: Picks the Panthers to beat the Falcons in Atlanta. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/738530b5-6f35-4dc3-95f4-716358983f8a (scored 100) ## More depth chart calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Rich Hribar on Tua Tagovailoa: Hribar expects Tua Tagovailoa to be Atlanta's starting quarterback for Week 2 while Michael Penix stays out, with Penix's return closer to Week 4. He is unenthusiastic about the Falcons' offense either way and treats Bryce Young as a fringe fantasy starter. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/124ac755-a942-4382-8bad-177da7f8170d (scored 0) - Tyler Sullivan on Michael Penix Jr.: In a Week 1 recap with no named byline, CBS Sports suggested Michael Penix Jr. would take over as Atlanta's Week 2 starter if healthy, called Ashton Jeanty's sophomore breakout imminent, and warned readers not to overlook San Francisco as NFC West winners. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/1000d8d0-5de1-405e-b8ce-255cde75a32d (scored 0) - Bill Huber on Chris McClellan: Huber's first Packers rookie progress report projects second-round cornerback Brandon Cisse to hold onto his spot with the No. 1 defense, third-round defensive tackle Chris McClellan to start in Week 1, and fifth-round lineman Jager Burton to be the team's top interior backup rather than a starter. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/dcf9daae-b511-490c-b438-173cf91e8597 (scored 0) - Randy Gurzi on Jadarian Price: Gurzi suggests the Seahawks could sign three free agents — safety Donovan Wilson, guard Kevin Zeitler, and running back Kareem Hunt — if weaknesses show up after Week 1. He also notes Trevon Diggs starting on the practice squad and describes Seattle's projected backfield roles. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/350eed1b-4675-4a2d-aaf5-812e20678283 (scored 100) - Jeff Kerr on Jalyx Hunt: From an Eagles training camp practice, Kerr projects Willie Lampkin as a possible 53-man roster player, Jalyx Hunt as the likely Week 1 starting edge rusher over Nolan Smith, Byron Young as the No. 4 defensive tackle, Jake Elliott as the uncontested kicker, and Darius Cooper pressuring Hollywood Brown for the WR4 role. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/f314062a-7912-4727-8ff1-9edc813f10e1 (scored 0) - Tyler Sullivan on Drew Lock: The piece states that with Sam Darnold hurt, Drew Lock will likely start at quarterback for Seattle against Arizona. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/8a14b5e6-066b-457f-b409-a3ddbd512aca (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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