I was hoping we would pick up a WR in the 2nd. When the Pat**** took Harry ahead of us, Deebo Samuel was my #2 (49ers snagged him). Deebo had 3 targets, and 3 receptions for 17 yds (5.7 avg) in his debut.
Beane made the better, immediate impact and longterm call, by taking Ford in the 2nd. Ford is still learning, but tackles are valuable, and the transition from college to pro takes awhile, with the college spread offenses being poor training for NFL linemen. The fact that Ford played non garbage snaps puts him ahead of the curve. WR's tend to take longer to develop, so Samuel may end up being great, but we are getting value early, and hopefully longterm, with Ford.
I was overjoyed to land Oliver. Did NOT want Hock that high in the draft.Loved Hock, BUT the TE position is just not as valuable of a position as a sack-machine / pressure bandit DT.