JawnyBlaze

I was a 1a Howell 2b Corral guy (definitely above Pickett and above Willis based on value of where I thought we’d be able to get them, wanted none at 6). But Corral was steadily rising in my estimation and Howell was static, the more I saw of Corral the more I was leaning toward him. So many NFL traits you don’t always see in the highly ranked guys. Really his only knocks are size and perceived durability based on size and play style, in my opinion. His deep ball isn’t his strength, but it’ll be the best we’ve had since healthy Cam. Sam had the arm but Corral is more accurate, and that’s largely based on decision making and timing rather than actual ability to put the ball exactly where he wants. Corral forced some deep shots trying to be a hero occasionally, but he was still more calculating and smart on deep shots than Skittish Darnold. Honestly if you take out the size concern and the fear of injury and just focus on what he does on the field, I’d put him right up there with Zach Wilson last year and I was a big Wilson fan. Wilson did some things better, but Corral has some things he does better too. That release can’t be overstated. Something like that helps avoid batted and tipped passes as well as giving defenders less opportunity to defend the catch. He’s also really good at placing the ball to protect his receivers, something they highlighted numerous times in that Waltman video posted today. Of course, the size and injury concerns have to be considered, hence we got him in the third.

I think wildly inaccurate on deep throws is a gross exaggeration. Some get away from him but from what I’ve seen (and heard from most sources) he’s still accurate deep, just not as needle threading as short and intermediate.

Yea no doubt, but I meant at this point, before knowing what they turn out to be, this one is up there. We didn’t know Smitty would turn into one of the goats and Jenkins would be great. We finally got a real stud at LT and a very promising QB. Those two alone make this one of our best without using hindsight to judge.

I’m glad they got scared, I’d have been mildly annoyed if they took Ickey, I preferred him to Neal and it wasn’t close.

Lol. This is one of the best drafts we’ve had, at this point. Whether or not they all bust or boom is another story. Other places have given us all As and Bs so far

Fitterer threw Rhule a bone since he was removed from all other aspects

I’m very optimistic.

4.36 40

Well, there goes Howell’s career.

Pretty good

Brandon Smith

Brandon something. I was dozing, didn’t see a thread already.

I can buy that.

Lol why they put his name on a CMC jersey. That was cool though, he’s floating on cloud nine.

LB or OL would be great if we could get a starter but I wouldn’t bet on it. Might be more beneficial to the team long term to double our chances at QB. Only downside is whether it discourages Corral or inspires.

Absolutely yes. Ickey was my favorite of all of them, the least chance of busting or washing out for weight issues or whatever else. Smart guy too, that matters.

I wouldn’t be opposed. It sounds silly, but double our chances for just a fifth. Chances of getting a contributor there is low anyway

Yes. It had never been lower after last season, but Fitterer has restored my hope little bit by little bit

Id guess around game 3 or 4 when Rhule’s seat starts getting nuclear.

They way I was looking at it, and I assume Fitterer too, was he could relax until Willis went off the board and then he’d need to start trying to move up because Corral was going to be the next one gone and that’s who he wanted. So not a panic, just waiting for the opportune moment to strike.

Very happy with this. We got a high upside QB for a couple mid round picks. Very happy.

Well that’s less great, but I’m still good with it.

I thought TD was going to announce tonight? I guess it was only if we got a 2nd? Didn’t wanna stick around this long heh

I’m good with Corral. Like the trade. I’m happy

Traded a third for a third. Not bad