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Part 2 is made after some further evaluations of players I really like for us (in no particular order): 1. Azareye'h Thomas (CB Florida St) - excellent size, length and tenacity. Excels in covering intermediate and crossing routes. He’d be excellent on the outside or at nickel. 2. Shemar Stuart (Edge Tx A&M): Monster for an edge. Quick off the line, used in stunts to create mix matches, natural strength, has the bend to get underneath the outside shoulder of OTs, and if you block him with a TE the TE dies. If you block him with a RB, the RB is launched into the QB standing 5 yards away. Did I mention he’s 6’6” 290 lbs? Monster, and who better to learn from than Clowney who had similar traits out of college? I would be fine with him at No. 8. 3. Marcus Mbow (RT): Others here have mentioned him, and I agree with the praise. Recent rumors that Moton may not be extended (boooo). However this guys is a monster athletically and would be a perfect replacement. 4. Isaiah Bond (WR Texas): Our offense had one of the lowest YAC’s in the league last year, because Legette can’t stay running after the catch. This will be Theilan’s last year, and we need Bond’s speed and route running ability. He can be moved in the formation to create mismatches too. Perfect Z receiver whose speed can take it to the house. Also, makes tough catches. This is the type of receiver we need to add to our core. 5. Tyler Shough (QB): Basically a tall Bryce Young in the pocket with stronger arm. Third string QB with two years to learn under Dalton and Young. Will be a luxury back-up. Amazing ball placement: https://youtu.be/SOX2TEq3rjg?si=qu_6CaKuASP4UcTA 6. Shout out to the size of Jalen Walker’s hands. Look at his tape and focus on his paws. Once you notice them it’s all you will see again when watching his film. 7. Good place kickers in this draft [ducks]

If the Patriots or Jets don’t take Will Campbell, he will be there for us. Do you draft him? I wouldn’t be mad if we did. He’s by all accounts a can’t miss LT prospect. We have Icky and he improved a lot last year, and I would be happy to re-sign him. The reason why it might be a sound decision is that it’s clear, Bryce needs time in the pocket, and while our O-line is top 10 now, if Icky gets hurt, who slides into LT? Additionally, Icky can also move inside to guard if Lewis gets injured. Our O-line, while top tier, is thin, and ensuring the Bryce’s backside is protected for years to come and not vulnerable to one player getting injured is worth selecting Will Campbell. Campbell could also play guard. in short, it’s clear Bryce is a star with a great O-line. Ensuring the quality and depth of the O-line will cement the offense for the next 5 years, if we pick Campbell. Yes, we need D help, but what’s the point if Bryce has a shaky line due to a LT injury?

I think Warren is good, but not top 10 good. Additionally, we drafter JT Sanders last year who plays the Y-tight end anyway. We need an in-line tight end. Warren isn’t good enough to justify making JT Sanders redundant. Waste of probably the last top 10 pick we will have in years.

I’m fine trading back but there is a big difference in the talent available at 8 and 15 in this draft. If there’s a future All Pro at 8 you don’t trade back, ever.

In addition to my initial reply, and in further in agreement with your point, if Mason Graham falls to us at 8, we take him. Do whatever it takes to get Deone Walker in the 2nd, and count Super Bowls.

He has power but a narrow frame. His good play in college will not translate in the NFL unless he can develop off the ball skills like Jalen Walker. Pearce is super talented, but he needs to be moved around and have the acumen to play inside LB reliably. I think that’s what sets Jalen Walker a part, at this stage.

This is a good point. I just think we need a RB that can spell for Hubbard and not miss a beat. We have invested in an O-line to have a great running game, and it’s a waste if we don’t have backs that can take advantage. We have no depth at RB. This is why I added Raheim Sanders who will likely be available after the 2nd round. It’s a tough call, but I don’t think it’s a fireable offense. Hubbard is not a homerun hitter, and I think Morgan drafted Johnson because he is. He felt the need to maximize the investment in the O-line, so understood the pick - sucks he got re-injured.

I agree that we must go DL that fit your description. It’s a huge must, but I think Starks is BPA at 8, he’s an amazing once in every 10 year safety. Second round should be Deone Walker and I won’t hate it if we give up picks if we have to get him. I like him that much. If you hit home runs in rounds 1 and 2, the rest of the draft is forgivable.

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We don’t need a 3-tech at DT. D. Brown is our penetrator. His second season we tried to make him eat blocks and it just wasted his talent. On DL we need guys that can eat blocks and shed. Nolan is a classic penetrating 3-tech which will make him redundant and wasted pick in the first round.

I hear you, but he’s not going to get those calls in the NFL either, and NFL OTs won’t need to hold him. He loses contain a lot too. When he’s blocked solely by RB he does well, but that’s not a first or second round pick. He’s smaller and less athletic than Brian Burns, but Burns could make up for it with lightning quick speed. Burns wasn’t good enough at setting the edge in Evero’s scheme which is why we didn’t pay him, and he was much better coming out of college than Pierce. I’m rooting for Pierce because he’s talented, but he’s not a three-down player.

Preface: This is still pre combine. I think the combine is best for ruling out bubble players, discovering big weaknesses, and finding TEs. We draft at No. 8, and am going to assume Mason Graham, Travis Hunter, and Abdul Carter are gone by then. I have a hard time deciding between Starks and Jalen Walker at No. 8. I love Walker, but Evero is due a star at safety and the versatility Starks provides allows us to disguise blitzes and coverages, and you can see how important that is in today’s NFL (see Spagnolo’s D - thanks Chris Jones) We may have to miss on good Edge rushers if we take Starks, but we can improve our pass rush and run D with talent at DL in this draft when you add D Brown back in the mix. Please note, my research is ongoing, so this isn’t a final nail in any player who is not mentioned’s coffin. This is what has stuck out to me so far. The following are players I think are excellent players for our team regardless of round projections. I’m intentionally skipping players guaranteed to be gone after we pick in the first round. No particular order below: 1. Jamaree Caldwell - Great run stuffer, sheds blocks, and as you can see in the film he doesn’t use wasted steps. His feet are very well coached. 2. Deone Walker Closest player to Chris Jones. Even when he plays too high he stays in his gap and holds his ground. Huge strength, good instincts, and athleticism. Excellent 3-4 end. 3. Danny Stutsman MLB Looks like Luke on film because of PLAY STYLE. But he diagnoses plays very well, hits the gaps, good instincts in zone coverage. Bigger than he looks on tape, and flies around. Our LB depth is a concern, and his tape is so good I would understand taking him in the second round. If this were 15 years ago he’d be chosen in the first round. I love his tape. The above are players I think fill our needs and would love to snag. We will be lucky if Deone Walker makes it to us in the 2nd round. I like Jack Sawyer from Ohio State at Edge. Most important quality in Evero’s scheme for an Edge is to set it. Sacks come in various ways. In today’s NFL they mostly come if you make the QB get to his second read. The need for Edges that run by OTs in a flash aren’t as necessary as they once were, and you risk losing contain with those players. It’s why Haason Reddick, while an excellent pass rush specialist, is a complete liability as a starter. We need Center depth- Collins from Texas showed out really well, but he should be a 4th round pick. Centers should not be picked earlier unless they can completely change your OL dynamic, but he is a very good center, nonetheless. RB - Omarion Hampton might need to be picked if he is there in the second round. Groan all you want, but we paid too much money, deservedly so, to Chubba Hubbard, only for him to be worn down at the end of the year. A stout run game with fresh bruisers with first step speed will help Bryce more than 98% of the WRs in this draft. RB - Raheim Sanders, more likely available 3rd round and beyond, but he’s as good as Hampton. I love him. RB - Traveyon Henderson, would love to have him, but concerned about his height in the passing game. Bryce has to loft the ball high over the OL given his size, and Henderson would do better catching from a QB that throws down towards him. QB - Will Howard, we need a back-up when Andy’s hair eventually leaves. Kid is huge and can run, and has an arm. Also, simply good to have a guy on Bryce’s heels who offers what Bryce can’t to make sure Bryce stays focused. I was a little disappointed and surprised to hear that Bryce wasn’t putting in the work in year one, but glad he is now and so excited for our future with him, but he may need a threat as a back-up to keep him from getting too comfortable. Players I’m not as high on: Edge James Pierce Jr. - not good enough at setting edge, and pass rush isn’t good enough to justify a high pick. Edge- Mykel Williams - see James Pierce Jr. CB - Will Johnson - good, but not high first round good. CB depth in this draft is decent, and I really want a good corner opposite Horn, and for insurance in case Horn gets injured again or we decide not to extend him, but Will Howard isn’t worth a first round pick *considering our needs* Safety - Andrew Makuba - small small small why why why. Safety - Nick Emmanwori - Talented, no doubt, but I have doubts about his fit in our scheme (I disagree with Natalie on this). Certainly draft worthy, but not until 4th round. He really needs to improve his balance. DL - Omarr Norman-Lott - talented player but lacks strength for DE in our system. Relies on athleticism to get past OL that aren’t very good. 6th round grade. Would have earlier grade if we ran a 4-3, he could be a good 4-3 DE. DL -TJ Sanders - good player, but not a fit for every down, right now. 4th round grade, but he’s a beast. I like him, just not early round pick because we can’t plug him in right away to stop the run. He took advantage of college OL, and needs more time for his skills to translate. Not a fan of the TE draft class on the whole. Too many Y tight ends and we have Sanders. No need to draft a player with our TE room, right now. Having said that, Orande Gadsden II out of Syracuse will make an excellent WR and tall end zone threat which Bryce needs. He and Bryson Nesbit from UNC would be good late round steals. Bryce needs to be able to throw it up to someone in the redzone. I just don’t think we need to use early picks to a player like that. The combine is really good for evaluating TEs so my attitudes could change.

Love Graham, but you have to continue to build around Bryce if the plan is going to work. Spent a lot in free agency on OL this year to give him time. Added a promising young TE, and WRs with potential. Also, may have created a dynamic running back core. Finish the job and get T-Mac if he is there. Young will flourish and the team will make sense and we’ll have a path for the future.

What’s the point of risking injury to starters if they’re just gonna play the opposing team’s second team? Jets probably said yeah we’re good, not playing our starters and we responded accordingly.

Young is going to be excellent next year with more time in the pocket and a dangerous run game. It’s going to be a lot easier and he’s going to have a lot of fun.

https://x.com/decadent_dayne/status/1784084147734302986?s=46&t=MypbyuEyr3a8Th0-1yzM5Q

Ugh

TJ Tampa all day with our first pick. That guy knows how to play CB. His very similar to Horn, and could start by mid season. He’s a steal in the 4th. Good grief.

If we get offered another 24 or 25 3rd round pick, we’re trading back

Seems clear our front office feels there are no more Day 1 contributors, so maximize value of remaining picks.

We knew they were cutting to commercial so we traded. Suck it, NFL and Disney! This is our house!!

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Tampa or Dorlus or Beebee