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I just can't put stock into Morgan until after I see what we do this draft. I am making no assumptions and have tampered expectations until I see real change.

I'm not against taking Warren (though some are). I could totally understand it. That would be a matter of philosophy. But if Walker is still available and we take Williams...oh,boy.

I'll also say this: If Walker is in fact a smokescreen, the only smoke Morgan will have to be worried about next season is the smoke from a red-hot seat.

I don't believe that any Bulldogs fans believe we'd pick Williams over Walker I don't believe that any Bulldogs' fans believe we'd pick Williams over Walker. I'm saying it now: Walker will fit and/or adapt to any system successfully.

Dan is the smartest in the room.

Too lazy to name all of them, but I will say this: Eagles, Chiefs, Packers, Bills, Ravens, etc.

Blackshear isn't an every-down back. The FO doesn't believe that he is either. He's here to return punts and kicks. And Jonathon Brooks likely ain't even playing in 2025. Who is the 5th guy...? We have two legit guys right now to carry the load. Lord forbid that either gets hurt. This is a deep draft at RB. If they want to get a UDFA, OK...but this strategy hasn't really worked over the years from what I've been looking at. Day 3 is the answer.

Listening to Shechter, I'm thinking that Graham may become a real possibility.

I really can't see how because it doesn't have enough depth. Also, there's something about churning the bottom of the roster in hopes to upgrade (on the cheap, I'd also add).

Was this only supposed to be round one? If so, it leaves a lot to be desired. It's almost incredulous.

Umph. Also, how can this list not include Cam Skattebo?

The experts seem to love him. Personally, I haven't heard one GM, coach or national talking head say he's overrated. Those in the know sing his praises. I haven't researched him because I don't see the Panthers drafting him.

I've heard some analysts say Hampton is RB1. We'll find out.

I haven't researched him at all, but I will say that 5'9" and 215 sounds like a load. I don't get why you'd say, "He will get hurt consistently at that size." In fact the dude everyone wants us to get is 5'10" and 219, with a decidedly more physical running style I might add, but I'd say that the guys may be shorter, but they aren't slight.

Just what we need: more time to debate.

That's not necessarily true. The draft is deep enough that you can get what many think will be quality players into round two. Many people believe that there are only a handful of blue-chippers in this draft. Outside of them (and maybe even them), there are players that a team that can acquire somewhere within probably picks 35-45 that may end up as the best player at their position in this class. Take the blinders off and ignore the hype, and you could make an argument that after all is said and done that Jalen Milroe could end up the best or second best QB in the class for example, or that Donovan Eziruaku could turn out the best or second best pass rusher, or Quinshon Judkins...or Elijah Arroyo...or Ozzy Trapilo...or Smael Mondon...or Tate Rutledge. We can certainly end up with two quality starters, and maybe three, if any picks that we trade for would come early enough. And, no, maybe they aren't considered blue-chippers right now, but that doesn't mean they won't be.

I agree, but if he knows what he's doing, he can gain two for the price of one, and in a draft like this one--if what people believe is true--there's not a difference in quality between about the fifth and 45th picks anyway. Also, I guess you "didn't see it..."

It's just a burden to throw a dart if you're so green. Dan has his work cut out for him.

Basically, we'll take Walker if he is there...unless someone wants to move up. We're not gonna get jobbed; we will be more likely to do the jobbing, as it's always the team moving up that has to give up the goods. If we trade down, I'll feel good about the actual trade. Now wether I'll feel good about our actual acquisitions is another story altogether, but some gems will be there for the taking (and, yes, I can absolutely see us acquiring two EDGE rushers if they are deemed as the best players available at the time).

This thread is entertaining, I'll give it that. This year, unlike most, I don't think anyone knows what will happen. What I do believe is that we're going to get the same relative value that we'd get in any other draft. Now we may not get the exclamation points, because they may not be there, but I do believe we'll get some players with a high degree of potential who will, at the end of the day, represent the same value of players as any other draft. This class will produce talent, just like any other draft, you just have to choose the right guys. This draft will be business as usual once all is said and done, watch what I'm saying.

In free agency, it was OK to get defensive with these second options, but look to get more defensive this coming Thursday night if little birdies can be trusted.

I mean, it's smart to use mock drafts, as the media should have some notion based upon varying degrees of insider info, who the teams are interested in. That way you can develop loose strategies based upon scenarios that could realistically happen during the draft. All that being said, it doesn't mean that teams are actually setting their big boards based upon media mock drafts, or that (God forbid) scouts are being influenced by mock drafts. It's just business as usual to be honest. It's smart business.

Not really this year. Everyone knows that Walker will be drafted by LB-needy teams. Everyone also knows we need an EDGE. They also know we need a safety. We've been linked to Walker, Williams, Stewart, Emmanwori and Starks. There's really nothing telegraphed as much as it is expected. Walker, at least pre-draft and on paper is the king of that hill. He's a no-brainer.

I haven't listened to it either, but that's good info. It sounds like,If someone doesn't fall, which Dan doesn't think will happen, trading down is the FO's desire. If they can't they'll just be "stuck."

Yeah, that silence is by design. As such, I won't be surprised if we get a surprise. If #11 is gone, I don't know who the hell we'll take.