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Just pulled this: (found it interesting that Richardson is not in top 10)https://www.oddschecker.com/us/football/nfl-specials/nfl-draft/first-pick

I have shared my position on Smitty being a bad teammate--how he abused Dwayne Jarrett at OTAs, etc. Some players make those around them better, some make them worse. If you have played competitive sports beyond high school, you probably see how this can happen. Bold Statement: I think one of our PS WRs will emerge this season. Derek Wright is my prediction to become a part of the WR team. Last year, in limited preseason action, he was targeted 7 times and caught 5 passes. He had 84 yards and averaged nearly 17 yards per catch. He has excellent hands, ran a 4.55 40 in college, and is 6' 1" and just under 200 lbs. As the fifth or sixth WR, I can see him having a good camp and preseason--and with the opportunities at WR on this roster, he could stick.

I think you are right---they are desperate this year because the draft was so bad last year. We should have taken Fields.

They have all this time on NFL network dedicated to the draft. Aside from the 50% of the time being given to the Aaron Rodgers "Moses" act, they have to say something. I was very strong Stroud 2 weeks ago--now I am tossing a coin.

If the Panthers made this trade for Bryce Young after the combine, then I doubt they change their minds after his pro day. Young is much better than Jones. There was a comment made by Reich (I think) that (to me) is the biggest tell. He called the QB a "point guard" which is probably the best way to describe Patrick Mahomes. The QB who most closely draws that comparison in this draft is Bryce Young. I see Young, and I see Stroud. It all depends on what you are going to ask the QB to do.

I do not see it, but it is possible. I did not know where to use him--figured an inside pass rusher on passing downs.

Luvu Probably will start over Haynes, but I wondered if they would not use him as a LB---YGM needs to be traded if possible. I could be a third down specialist to rush from the 5t, but that is speculation.

that bothers me a lot. I wondered about Luvu, and Smith is of decent size--just raw.

Yes, if we lose a T, we'd have to pull BC outside and probably put Cade Mays at LG. Sorta like we did Travelle Wharton, but I think that puts you at a disadvantage because you have 1 injury and get weaker at 2 positions.

To help myself comprehend and understand the roster, I always develop a depth chart to help me see the roster. It may seem weak in some areas, for example, as of now, our starting LG is also our swing T. Not sure how they will use Luvu or Chinn, but I guess. So here are my takes--feel free to view and modify. OFFENSE Left tackle Left Guard Center Right Guard Right Tackle Ekwonu Christensen Bozeman Corbett Moton (BC) Mays Tecklenburg Brown (PS) Wide Receiver Tight End Quarterback Running Back Fullback/Hback Hurst Sanders (Ricci) Marshall Thomas Dalton Hubbard Tremble Eason (PS) Blackshear Shenault Ricci Corral (PS) Brown (PS) Smith Sullivan (PS) Wright (PS) Saunders 29/25 Roster spots (including colored blanks—will need to cut 4 from this list—2 QBs, 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE DEFENSE Edge /OLB Defensive End Nose Tackle Defensive End Edge/OLB Burns Williams Tuttle Brown Haynes Luvu McCall Gross-Matos Barno Roy (PS or cut) Cornerback Linebacker Linebacker Cornerback Horn Chinn Thompson Jackson Taylor Smith Henderson (Luvu?) Thom-Oliver (PS) Safety Safety Woods Bell Franklin (Chinn) 25 spots, counting colored blanks Yellow Blanks: Where we must add an impact player Orange Blanks: Where we need depth NEEDS/PRIORITIES (4 Primary are indicated in yellow; 4 secondary needs are indicated with orange) 1. #1 Quarterback 2. #1 Wide Receiver 3. DE (Rotational) 4. #3 Wide Receiver 5. Linebacker (depth) 6. OT (depth) 7. Cornerback (depth) 8. Safety (depth)

I was immediately sold on Stroud, but the more research I do, the more I keep wondering about Young. Aside from his size, he checks all the boxes---I know Stroud can check boxes too....I think it will become more clear--but I tried to keep an open mind and not lock in on one decision in early March--and the more I research Young, the more I think, after his pro day, people will start favoring him, Most of the "experts" on NFL network, including a former GM Marc Ross who is firm about it...SO CONFUSED--either might be OK, but if one fails and one succeeds, it will haunt us forever....Unless we take Levis. Then we need the suicide hotline.

I agree, and think this is a step in the right direction. They do not hang banners in March, as you know, but the feeling of optimism is something we have not experienced in a while. I admit, I felt optimistic when Rhule was hired, with reservations. As it turns out, he was horrible. I liked Gettlemen at first, but then he started sucking. So now we have a new GM who is once again tasked with overcoming Hurney's bad choices and can kicking. However, with not much cap room, we found 6 (and counting) starters, if you include Bozeman. That is huge.

He did violate the policy on personal attacks and there was no intervention for 11 hours...I defended myself as the target.

If you need to make a personal statement to me, would you send me a PM? Thanks

Made me laugh. This troll wants to talk about being current and he has Cam in his username.

What the hell do you know about it? You accuse me of being stuck in the last century when you start babbling about stuff "centuries older than this country" and then you mention "hypocritical viewpoints?" Then you feel qualified to evaluate me as if you are some therapist or something? So you attack opinions (personally) that do not agree with your own (as misguided and juvenile as they are) and you pretend to perch alongside the high road of reason and morality? Please do not talk to others about hypocrisy while being a hypocrite. Informed readers see that it makes a statement about you more than anyone else. And about the booster comment and "drug use." I was not speaking of 'drug use." Let me tell you about opinions, you sage of ancient forms of spiritual meditation, mine is base on fact--yours is based on some google search that landed on some crackhead's blog. He did say he was 90% leaning toward retirement. Now my opinion is that I am not giving that guy $60m per year to QB my team and I do not think 4 days without a nightlight changes that. This just in: I do not care what you think about it. You are a common troll who professes to have life figured out by analyzing people using fake names on a football discussion board. How petty and insecure must you be?

Or 2.

Yeah, on the surface, it does not make sense--I am sure they have some stuff in the works.

I prefer YGM

If we are not looking to trade a player or two for a WR, we could enter the draft with 2 things in mind--draft a QB in round 1, and then trade #39 and other picks to move back up into the end of the first round to grab a WR falling.

It is probably no coincidence that he has addressed all other needs except WR, the biggest need (aside from QB, which is handled). That probably means he is working on some sort of trade. I still expect a cheap signing--like Parris--but we may be trying to swap players, not picks. That would necessitate waiting into free agency more than just signing free agents. Who might be dangled as trade bait? YGM, Chinn, Thomas, come to mind. We shall see. I predict the trade partner is Denver.

I think Dalton is the kind of player who can come in and not kill you, lots of starting experience. Good mentor.

A WR and we are ready for the draft.

Value is right. No huge contracts--all in the 6-8 million range for 3/4 years--except Dalton.

Historically, on the first day of free agency, (and the tampering period) contracts have been huge. However, this year, Fitterer has gotten early bargains, imo. Side NOTE: NFL Network thinks the only news today is based on an Aaron Rodgers Zoom. Man they need focus. All day long--Rodgers. nobody wants that all day long--that is like having a turd as your screen saver.