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1 hour ago, AZ54 said:

DT:  I agree…what they think of Turner’s future position and future promise could decide where they go in Rd 1 (DE/DT). 

Safety needs a clear starter drafted.  I don’t think we should get out of Rd 2 without taking one.  

WR depth:  Don’t sleep on Kalif Raymond.  I think he’s an upgrade over OZ but at the same time is not on par with DJ.  However, watching his highlights he did a lot of the same short stuff for Detroit that DJ did for us last year.  Likewise he caught a lot of passes similar to what we saw OZ do last year.  Walker will need to step up his game and fill in the intermediate and deep routes.  Hopefully Walker continues to perform well in the redzone as that could the biggest area we miss DJ experience.  If they choose to add one more on Day 3 or just add one more vet FA after the draft but I think we might already have some guys in Maurice Alexander or JP Richardson who can contribute as 5th WRs.  At least Ben was complimentary of those guys late last yeear.   

LT:  don’t see us fixing that via the draft.  Anyone with legit LT skills is likely gone.  Otherwise we’re going to draft a backup-low end starter OT talent.   Yet we have a few of those options already in house.  Time to rely on Roushar to get one ‘em right.  

Center:  Has to be a draft pick here likely by Rd 4.  They read the FA market correctly and went with a cheaper viable option which allowed us to address greater needs like S with a big contract.  Bradbury is good enough that this isn’t must have in the draft.  Again, deep draft at OC don’t over spend in FA. Hopefully someone good that can be our long term solution falls our way.  

RB:   Not looking to do anything earlier than Day 3 here and in that context  I like Kaytron Allen.  There’s no deep speed flashiness like Mike Washington has but he’s just productive in the same way that Monangai is productive.   I have to do more scouting of the Day 3 prospects to see if there is one who can add the sizzle to the offense without being a complete liability elsewhere (i.e passing game).  

 

This is well written. I think we see safety addressed early and for some reason I wouldn’t be shocked to see the add a wideout or other offensive weapon with first 3 picks (unless we see them add one more vet wideout).

I also expect a DT before DE but it all dependens on who is on the board. I will caveat I could see safety being first pick - but if it is I think it will be because they traded back 5-10 spots to pick up another pick. Maybe end up with 4 2nd rounders. 

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1 hour ago, AZ54 said:

DT:  I agree…what they think of Turner’s future position and future promise could decide where they go in Rd 1 (DE/DT). 

Safety needs a clear starter drafted.  I don’t think we should get out of Rd 2 without taking one.  

WR depth:  Don’t sleep on Kalif Raymond.  I think he’s an upgrade over OZ but at the same time is not on par with DJ.  However, watching his highlights he did a lot of the same short stuff for Detroit that DJ did for us last year.  Likewise he caught a lot of passes similar to what we saw OZ do last year.  Walker will need to step up his game and fill in the intermediate and deep routes.  Hopefully Walker continues to perform well in the redzone as that could the biggest area we miss DJ experience.  If they choose to add one more on Day 3 or just add one more vet FA after the draft but I think we might already have some guys in Maurice Alexander or JP Richardson who can contribute as 5th WRs.  At least Ben was complimentary of those guys late last yeear.   

LT:  don’t see us fixing that via the draft.  Anyone with legit LT skills is likely gone.  Otherwise we’re going to draft a backup-low end starter OT talent.   Yet we have a few of those options already in house.  Time to rely on Roushar to get one ‘em right.  

Center:  Has to be a draft pick here likely by Rd 4.  They read the FA market correctly and went with a cheaper viable option which allowed us to address greater needs like S with a big contract.  Bradbury is good enough that this isn’t must have in the draft.  Again, deep draft at OC don’t over spend in FA. Hopefully someone good that can be our long term solution falls our way.  

RB:   Not looking to do anything earlier than Day 3 here and in that context  I like Kaytron Allen.  There’s no deep speed flashiness like Mike Washington has but he’s just productive in the same way that Monangai is productive.   I have to do more scouting of the Day 3 prospects to see if there is one who can add the sizzle to the offense without being a complete liability elsewhere (i.e passing game).  

 

I like your takes, nice work. 

I know simulators are kind of a joke, but Ive been taking Mike Washington RB with our 3rd. He might make the top of the 3rd.  After him I dont see much flash except maybe a kid from Nebraska, Everett Johnson, last name might be off. 

Seen the Bears were one of the teams at Kansas St pro day, I believe for their C, Hecht.  I like Slaughter FL, Hecht KS St, and Glubin Mich St for Center prospects.  

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2 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

I like your takes, nice work. 

I know simulators are kind of a joke, but Ive been taking Mike Washington RB with our 3rd. He might make the top of the 3rd.  After him I dont see much flash except maybe a kid from Nebraska, Everett Johnson, last name might be off. 

Seen the Bears were one of the teams at Kansas St pro day, I believe for their C, Hecht.  I like Slaughter FL, Hecht KS St, and Glubin Mich St for Center prospects.  

Figuring out which OC fit our scheme is the hard part for me.  Using Dalman as the reference followed by our choice to trade for Bradbury who both move well for centers.   I think Hecht has similar movement skills.  Reading draft profiles for Slaughter and Glubin they both will have limited range in run blocking that can affect our limit outside zone plays.  Yet they both seem to anchor better in pass pro than Hecht.  
 

The first two likely have the higher floor especially in year one.  Hecht might have the most upside long term for a team that is willing to be patient.  
 

What does Ben prioritize most in the traits he wants in a center?