Bear Hands

he’s talented. Probably out half of his rookie season with a torn labrum.

I love Noel and the Maryland kid.

*updated Interested to see there's somewhat of a void of late 2nds - there's Princely, Porter, Mbow, Sanker, Parrish being a few, but there's quite a gap between those projected top-50ish and then those outside top-100s.

We’re probably going to end up with Mykel

Pretty much every fan base starting at the Pats pick wants to trade back lol I would say it would take Jeanty, any OL, or maybe Shedeur not being picked by 8 to prompt a trade up. Don’t see anyone after the top 3 being THAT coveted. Especially on defense. Maybe Graham but that’s it.

The thing with these types is that they need to hone their craft and advance their skillset aside from the coaches’ time. Coaching doesn’t have the extra capacity to handhold them in development and figuring out how to be an NFL level player. They need to want to develop. Especially pass rushers with the layered game that’s played in the trenches — all the small things that turn into mind battles vs OL during the course of a game (This is why I’m such an Ez fan) If there is a question mark there, I’d stay away from a DL. Hope we’re trying to gauge that with any of these types of prospects. Do they have the mentality to get better on their own.

Pick 8 is right at the tail end of where the draft transitions from 1st round talent to a big field of higher end 2nd round talent. If the guy that’s left isn't in our plans at 8, then sell the damn pick before reaching please. Like the Seattle one.

This edge class is just weird. EZ & Princely are leaps and bounds ahead of Mykel, Shemar, etc. from a pass rushing perspective. If Graham or Walker aren’t there, I really don’t know who I’d go for. WJ and Barron look more appetizing by the day.

Wouldn’t be ideal at 8. The top of this draft kind of blows overall. It did before lying season. Now, after the workout dust has settled, it still seems historically bad.

Not only that, but he has a very balanced toolset against the run and pass. Scheme versatile, real trench warrior. Very much a Steelers/Ravens target IMO. Has tested well to back up a strong final season at Oregon.

Harmon and Norman-Lott fan. Think both go much higher than anticipated. Harmon could sneak to the low 20s, maybe late teens. Norman-Lott a high second. Would love him if he were there at 57

One of the worst teams lost its worst players — oh my gooood

He was one of the original vloggers to really get good at his video production, but he is one of the most incorrect guys from a projection and prediction standpoint you’ll find.

Hmm I like his content from time to time, but don’t agree with his ranks here.

Parrish is a great one to keep an eye on who would instantly get in over Smith-Wade - quality spunky player

If you line him up versus his common comparisons - Drake London is a bit better after the catch and Michael Pittman a bit better at out powering DBs for jump balls. You take those away and it’s a solid guy, but unsure if teams see enough that helps them really elevate their offenses.

Per Daniel Jeremiah, he hasn’t come across anyone that has him top 10. Mentioned some teams have him below 20th overall. Highest in the 10-13 range.

I mean if you're looking at the best combination of intangibles, playmaking, & consistency on defense, Barron is probably 2nd in this draft after Carter. He's the best playmaker in the secondary and is unbelievably sound (technically). Plays outside, big nickel and FS. Fits the 2HS /Cover 3 stuff and our nickel subs really well. Just saying. Agree to disagree if you don't see him high, but he's become my DB1. And honestly, after Hunter, Carter, Graham, & Walker, I kind of like him the most for us on defense (along with Kenneth Grant). Just can't get on board with the higher edges and Johnson's man skills worry me at the NFL level.

If most teams really think the blue chips are just Carter & Hunter, then many teams may not have that big of a gap between their #5 and 25. This draft is going to be mad unpredictable due to the quantity per tiers being so unique. There will be many more of the picks happen than usual where a common 2nd-3rd rounder goes way higher than expected, and some of the commonly mentioned 1sts go way lower.

Not really that far fetched. He's CB1 for many.

Would be cool with this.

I loved Williams coming out of school back in the day but his career shifted when he blew the Diggs game winning TD angle at the huge Saints/Vikes playoff game. Played well for BAL but with Moehrig, Blackmon makes a lot of sense. Better complimentary piece. He’s pretty good too.

It would be fun to pair Moehrig with a ballhawking type like Watts. Horn is a shutdown type at CB but we really do need a ballhawk in the secondary to make us a bit peskier back there. Then land a CB like Strong VT to see develop as well for the outside or a better boost at NB like Parrish KSU over Smith-Wade.

So much noise for a guy we’re probably not taking.

Yeah it’s a fair observation. Overpaying for FA vets at positions in the first wave that are strong in the draft. Did it last year as well with the IOL (although I think Lewis was a great move) It just limits the impact a deep positional class could give us. Seems like we treat the FA in isolation and then let those moves dictate the draft, rather than projecting where the draft can best help and being more careful about FA signings.