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  1. I'd be unhappy to see the Samuel pickup used as a rationale for going D in the first. Your hypothetical, if I'm reading it correctly, is a situation where the evaluation of the DE prospect is equal to the available WR talent. Since I think the fellas at edge likely to be there are really second rounders, it's probable for me the WR would be rated higher. I do understand the strategy of waiting until the second in a deep draft at the WR position. It might be what Beane decides, but not my choice. I prefer Darius, if it comes down to which Robinson . . .
  2. Well, devil, I don't think there is a DE that fits your criteria outside of Latu. I don't think Verse is that fella, and I sure don't think it's Chop or the Mizzou Robinson. The defensive difference maker you are looking for won't be there at #28. I don't think you're finding him in this draft, frankly. Edge is about the worst position, in terms of numbers and quality. Reaching at the bottom of the first for an answer to lack of a dominant defensive presence is not an answer if its driven more by contemplation of a bare cupboard after 2024 than intrinsic value of the available players. Also fast, with good hands, and fashion sense.
  3. Dammit, be quiet man. It's our secret.
  4. What do you make of the news that the Bills have a private work out with Troy Franklin? I had dropped him a round after his terrible Combine and coming in lighter and shorter than expected. Apparently he was ill right before or at the Combine, and is back to 180 lbs.
  5. Interesting, I had not heard that. It might work out for us, then.
  6. He had a disastrous Combine, and smaller than publicized. Maybe he persuades with a good workout. Round 2 for me at this point.
  7. PFN updated their board for St. Patty's Day. This is my favorite so far. Traded back a bit to pick up a third. Don't care if folks don't like the double dip, etc. etc., it would be a great draft. BUF 30. Adonai MitchellWR Texas 60. Ladd McConkeyWR Georgia 93. Javon BullardS Georgia 128. DeWayne CarterDT Duke 134. Tanor BortoliniOC Wisconsin 144. Jordan JeffersonDT LSU 160. Cedric JohnsonEDGE Ole Miss 163. Jaylon CarliesS Missouri 189. Isaac GuerendoRB Louisville 200. Dylan McMahonOG NC State 204. Nehemiah PritchettCB Auburn 248. Anim DankwahOT Howard
  8. That tried and true method gets you a consistent playoff team. It doesn't really get you to Conference championship games or the Super Bowl. The edge players at #28 are at best typical late first round prospects (I don't think they are even that, really.) Unless you are talking about Sweat, who is a second round fella, the first round DTs mainly play the same role as Ed Oliver. You can get solid DTs in the second, and some decent ones later. I think the value on the D side late first is more likely to be at CB. If Cooper Dejean is sitting there, I can see Beane pulling the trigger, though he's a safety in the NFL. Still believe WR is the best option, and still think the ruthless cutting away of overpriced veterans with solid history in the locker room suggests Beane is moving out of his comfort zone.
  9. I don't think Worthy is the type of WR they are looking for. I think they want more of the Mitchell, Legette, Coleman big bodied boundary receiver. I like Legette, but I don't agree that Mitchell's college career is definitive as a projection of his NFL future. Regardless, there's always an element of fortune involved. Injuries, going to the right situation, who your QB is plays a large role in how well a WR turns out. My order is Thomas, Mitchell, Legette. If they end up taking Worthy, I'll be excited about the speed and hope it's the right play, but if they aren't going with a power receiver, I think McConkey is going to be a better pro than many imagine.
  10. He's a whippet. We need a fast German Shepherd.
  11. LOL, you hated Kincaid, too, and wanted wrong Josh. I'll take Greg Cosell's assessment over yours. Mitchell is likely going to be very good.
  12. That also depends, of course, on what the trade offer is, but everyone typically assumes getting a third back, which we lack. I've read online some of that rumor about Mitchell. Obviously, I don't have inside information, and I assume Beane will exercise due diligence. Wisdom has to make a judgment that takes into consideration multiple factors, and it could just as easily decide to take a risk on some questionable aspects if there is a feeling that it is not a matter of set character, or if the degree of talent and potential still has a strong capacity to pay off. There's an art to it, beyond anything that can be purely quantified. On the outside, I think Mitchell can be as good as anyone at WR in this draft, so there would have to be substantial red flags to drop him from consideration in the first for me.
  13. There's another thread where some bright folks talk about this, but part of hitting on a first rounder is the cost control at a position. If you hit on a future WR1, you're essentially saving 25 to 30 million on the cap that can be distributed elsewhere in constructing the team. You're not getting that kind of savings taking a Center in the first round. I also pointed out in another thread that there are at least 5 solid Center choices that can start in the NFL. You don't have to take Powers-Johnson to get a superior Center, and he's the only one likely to be chosen in the first. Frazier and Van Pran may go in the second. You could possibly get Limmer or Bortolini day 3, but for sure, you don't have to take a Center on day 1. Just because the position would make a significant difference doesn't mean it has to be addressed at the top of the draft. That is foolish management of draft assets.
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