2 hours ago
Just a few thoughts now that I'm looking at the draft more;
- I still firmly believe (unless we trade down) that the first pick is either a receiver or Peter Woods. When I look at this thing and how it's played out this offseason, there is zero chance Kevin OConnell gets caught with his pants down at receiver when he wants to run a ton of multiple receiver formations and throw the ball all over the yard. We lost Nailor, Felton didn't see the field last year, and the cupboard is literally bare behind him. Nevermind that Addison is one bad offseason decision from missing half the year on suspension. There are a trio of receivers projected in that general area that are worth the pick in Jordyn Tyson (who is tremendous but injury concerns), Omar Cooper (Deebo Samuel type), and Denzel Boston (who has drawn Mike Evans comparisons). We were 28th in passing offense last year and loading the cupboard at receiver in an offense where we run multiple receiver formations and gives whomever we have at quarterback the best chance to be successful just makes sense.
- I think Peter Woods is the most Flores-type lineman in this draft and to me, defensive line is a massive need.
- We signed a corner this offseason and to me, with the way Flores operates, that takes corner off the board as a first round need.
- Safety. Even if Smith doesn't return, I feel pretty good going into next year with Mettelus, Jackson and Jay Ward. I still think the longer it goes without hearing anything definitive on Smith, the higher the likelihood the Hitman is back. Safety would still be a need....but not a likely first round need in my opinion.
I'd be pretty happy with something like;
1. Jordyn Tyson, WR
2. Jacob Rodriguez, LB
3. LT Overton, DT
3. Jalen Kilgore, S/CB
- I still firmly believe (unless we trade down) that the first pick is either a receiver or Peter Woods. When I look at this thing and how it's played out this offseason, there is zero chance Kevin OConnell gets caught with his pants down at receiver when he wants to run a ton of multiple receiver formations and throw the ball all over the yard. We lost Nailor, Felton didn't see the field last year, and the cupboard is literally bare behind him. Nevermind that Addison is one bad offseason decision from missing half the year on suspension. There are a trio of receivers projected in that general area that are worth the pick in Jordyn Tyson (who is tremendous but injury concerns), Omar Cooper (Deebo Samuel type), and Denzel Boston (who has drawn Mike Evans comparisons). We were 28th in passing offense last year and loading the cupboard at receiver in an offense where we run multiple receiver formations and gives whomever we have at quarterback the best chance to be successful just makes sense.
- I think Peter Woods is the most Flores-type lineman in this draft and to me, defensive line is a massive need.
- We signed a corner this offseason and to me, with the way Flores operates, that takes corner off the board as a first round need.
- Safety. Even if Smith doesn't return, I feel pretty good going into next year with Mettelus, Jackson and Jay Ward. I still think the longer it goes without hearing anything definitive on Smith, the higher the likelihood the Hitman is back. Safety would still be a need....but not a likely first round need in my opinion.
I'd be pretty happy with something like;
1. Jordyn Tyson, WR
2. Jacob Rodriguez, LB
3. LT Overton, DT
3. Jalen Kilgore, S/CB
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