I think the first two picks are obvious with QB and Tackle But what would you do with the 40th pick?
March 15, 2024
I think the first two picks are obvious with QB and Tackle But what would you do with the 40th pick?
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I’m hoping to snag Adonai Mitchell and a pro-ready LT
At this point, whoever they pick is fine, but with the depth at OLine this draft, it doesn’t hurt to double up.
I always say this but Darius Robinson is quite Lott a perfect fit for Dan Quinn’s defense
Give me another Tackle.
If there’s a promising OT in the end of the first, I wouldn’t mind using 36 + a later pick to move up and get him. JC Latham, Troy Fautanu, and Tyler Guyton could all be in play.
In that 40 range I like Ladd McConkley (WR), Troy Franklin (WR), Darius Robinson (EDGE), Chop Robinson (EDGE), Payton Wilson (MLB), Amarius Mims (OT), and Edgerrin Cooper (WLB).
We should be going purely BPA after OLine is addressed. It’s a shame I don’t see a lot of CB talent I’d leap for at that range.
Day 2 we need LT (i wouldn’t hate 2 LT prospects so we can shift one to LG), RT, 1-2 Edge (have good depth but nobody super impactful) after that we need CB help
Patrick Paul, Edgerrin Cooper, TJ Tampa, Adisa Isaac
I don’t think the first 2nd round pick is guaranteed at all. It’s a huge need for sure and I’m certain Peters will look to improve the roster there if possible, but it will depend on how the draft board shakes out. I could easily see us going db, receiver, TE, etc if there’s a guy they love at one of those spots.
A corner
I think the team will have to move up in the draft if they want a starting caliber OT. I see a lot of mocks taking Morgan at 36, but I don’t think he’s around.
Pick 34 + 40 gets you up to 13 ish based on value, so that may be in play depending on how the board plays out and the organizations evaluation of this class. Realistically, a smaller package to get back in the first will be needed if you want a legit OT. Good thing is they have 9 picks and it appears to be a top heavy class where you want to be in the top 100 cause then there’s a huge drop off. Will be interesting but a TE, OT, CB, and WR are musts as it stands now. Adding edge with the earlier picks becomes more of a luxury, but still in play as the FA signings appear to be more rotational players.
Guard for sure or right tackle. There are a lot of high quality guards this draft.
BPA
Hopefully BPA
I’d be ok taking a top WR with that first pick in the second round.
Especially if one of those dudes drops out of the first round
WR class is loaded and we need one
1.2: Williams/Daniels/Maye, whoever the brain trust decides to pick and who is available
2.36: Suamataia or Morgan/Paul; didn’t Morgan have knee surgery a year or two ago?
2.40: Rakestraw Jr (or another CB); TJ Tampa?
TE is a need but not as urgent as a CB, and as for DE/Edge (Robinson), I’m not sure where he’d play what with us signing Armstrong, Fowler Jr, Ferrell, Obada (re-signed), and Henry & Jones from last year’s draft.
I think it’s fairly obvious their first pick will be a QB, but I wouldn’t be so sure about their second pick definitely being an OT. I think they’re still very likely to add an OT in FA. Assuming they do, I could see a draft like this:
I agree with the people saying more on the O line, but that WR from the photo (Legette) is a beast! would love him on the roster too
Tight End?
I have a feeling that we’ll be picking twice in the first. According to the Jimmy Johnson value chart, 36 and 40 can move you up as high as #13
I want a WR with size to him. We need that 6’3+ receiver that is a problem for CBs. We desperately need that level of vertical threat. Look at AJ and DK
After all of the free agent signings I don’t know if there is a clear and obvious need outside of QB and Tackle. I would prioritize a corner, but I think with proper coaching BSJ and Forbes could come good. (Remember they were being coached by a literal high school coach last year.),
Don’t lock yourself into any position unless you’re sure you’ll be able to get a specific guy. There’s a very real world where 10 tackles are gone by 36, drafting on need is not the way to build a good team.
Whoever’s the best for their position
Im biased but damn I love Legette
I don’t think it’s wise to go into the draft with a positional need mindset with the exception of qb. So I’m not sure they pick a tackle in round 2. They might but I’m sure they don’t have positions marked next these draft picks. BPA after the qb is picked.
If we get 2 Tackles early they may be able to move Wiley to LG were he isn’t as much of a liability.
Why is the 2nd pick obviously tackle? Once you get into the 30s, you’re well past the point where you can just pick the top remaining tackle for need and know that the relative urgency of filling that position outweighs a BPA at another position. There could be a gem who falls and is significantly better than any of the tackles, and you just get a tackle later in 2 or 3. This team has holes literally everywhere, we absolute shouldn’t and likely won’t lock into position picks other than QB at #2
27 comments
I’m hoping to snag Adonai Mitchell and a pro-ready LT
At this point, whoever they pick is fine, but with the depth at OLine this draft, it doesn’t hurt to double up.
I always say this but Darius Robinson is quite Lott a perfect fit for Dan Quinn’s defense
Give me another Tackle.
If there’s a promising OT in the end of the first, I wouldn’t mind using 36 + a later pick to move up and get him. JC Latham, Troy Fautanu, and Tyler Guyton could all be in play.
In that 40 range I like Ladd McConkley (WR), Troy Franklin (WR), Darius Robinson (EDGE), Chop Robinson (EDGE), Payton Wilson (MLB), Amarius Mims (OT), and Edgerrin Cooper (WLB).
We should be going purely BPA after OLine is addressed. It’s a shame I don’t see a lot of CB talent I’d leap for at that range.
Day 2 we need LT (i wouldn’t hate 2 LT prospects so we can shift one to LG), RT, 1-2 Edge (have good depth but nobody super impactful) after that we need CB help
Patrick Paul, Edgerrin Cooper, TJ Tampa, Adisa Isaac
I don’t think the first 2nd round pick is guaranteed at all. It’s a huge need for sure and I’m certain Peters will look to improve the roster there if possible, but it will depend on how the draft board shakes out. I could easily see us going db, receiver, TE, etc if there’s a guy they love at one of those spots.
A corner
I think the team will have to move up in the draft if they want a starting caliber OT. I see a lot of mocks taking Morgan at 36, but I don’t think he’s around.
Pick 34 + 40 gets you up to 13 ish based on value, so that may be in play depending on how the board plays out and the organizations evaluation of this class. Realistically, a smaller package to get back in the first will be needed if you want a legit OT. Good thing is they have 9 picks and it appears to be a top heavy class where you want to be in the top 100 cause then there’s a huge drop off. Will be interesting but a TE, OT, CB, and WR are musts as it stands now. Adding edge with the earlier picks becomes more of a luxury, but still in play as the FA signings appear to be more rotational players.
Guard for sure or right tackle. There are a lot of high quality guards this draft.
BPA
Hopefully BPA
I’d be ok taking a top WR with that first pick in the second round.
Especially if one of those dudes drops out of the first round
WR class is loaded and we need one
1.2: Williams/Daniels/Maye, whoever the brain trust decides to pick and who is available
2.36: Suamataia or Morgan/Paul; didn’t Morgan have knee surgery a year or two ago?
2.40: Rakestraw Jr (or another CB); TJ Tampa?
TE is a need but not as urgent as a CB, and as for DE/Edge (Robinson), I’m not sure where he’d play what with us signing Armstrong, Fowler Jr, Ferrell, Obada (re-signed), and Henry & Jones from last year’s draft.
I think it’s fairly obvious their first pick will be a QB, but I wouldn’t be so sure about their second pick definitely being an OT. I think they’re still very likely to add an OT in FA. Assuming they do, I could see a draft like this:
* R1:P2 – Drake Maye, QB, UNC
* R2:P36 – Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
* R2:P40 – Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
* R3:P67 – Delmar Glaze, OT, Maryland
* R3:P78 – Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, DB, Texas Tech
* R3:P100 – Dominick Puni, IOL, Kansas
* R5:P139 – Ray Davis, RB, Kentucky
* R5:P152 – Dallin Holker, TE, Colorado St.
* R7:P222 – Mohamed Kamara, DL, Colorado St.
I agree with the people saying more on the O line, but that WR from the photo (Legette) is a beast! would love him on the roster too
Tight End?
I have a feeling that we’ll be picking twice in the first. According to the Jimmy Johnson value chart, 36 and 40 can move you up as high as #13
I want a WR with size to him. We need that 6’3+ receiver that is a problem for CBs. We desperately need that level of vertical threat. Look at AJ and DK
After all of the free agent signings I don’t know if there is a clear and obvious need outside of QB and Tackle. I would prioritize a corner, but I think with proper coaching BSJ and Forbes could come good. (Remember they were being coached by a literal high school coach last year.),
Don’t lock yourself into any position unless you’re sure you’ll be able to get a specific guy. There’s a very real world where 10 tackles are gone by 36, drafting on need is not the way to build a good team.
Whoever’s the best for their position
Im biased but damn I love Legette
I don’t think it’s wise to go into the draft with a positional need mindset with the exception of qb. So I’m not sure they pick a tackle in round 2. They might but I’m sure they don’t have positions marked next these draft picks. BPA after the qb is picked.
If we get 2 Tackles early they may be able to move Wiley to LG were he isn’t as much of a liability.
Why is the 2nd pick obviously tackle? Once you get into the 30s, you’re well past the point where you can just pick the top remaining tackle for need and know that the relative urgency of filling that position outweighs a BPA at another position. There could be a gem who falls and is significantly better than any of the tackles, and you just get a tackle later in 2 or 3. This team has holes literally everywhere, we absolute shouldn’t and likely won’t lock into position picks other than QB at #2