Christensen vs The Draft Prospects

[Mr. Scot]

What do you believe?

[Khyber53]

I believe that even if they put him out there, they won't fully believe he can do it. And that'll affect play calling.

And that will affect quarterbacking. 

And that will affect winning.

 

[Stingray3030]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

What do you believe?

Very few people "in the building" have shown they know how to evaluate OLine talent given the 6-7 seasons -  look at the money wasted and lack of production.  If he is then great, it gives you a perceived flexibility in the draft - not proven - still a big risk.

But even if he is capable he is already a versatile guy who can play other positions - and given how shallow our OLine skills are the best option is probably still to take the best LT available and have an inexpensive, high performing OLine for 3-4 more years.

[PanthersGTI]

I don't think you can let this change your draft plans. He isn't a known yet. Maybe if he played more at LT.....if he pans out great, we have a bunch of good linemen. Always valuable. 

[Mr. Scot]

7 minutes ago, Stingray3030 said:

Very few people "in the building" have shown they know how to evaluate OLine talent given the 6-7 seasons -  look at the money wasted and lack of production.  If he is then great, it gives you a perceived flexibility in the draft - not proven - still a big risk.

But even if he is capable he is already a versatile guy who can play other positions - and given how shallow our OLine skills are the best option is probably still to take the best LT available and have an inexpensive, high performing OLine for 3-4 more years.

James Campen is now "in the building".

[Stingray3030]

Just now, Mr. Scot said:

James Campen is now "in the building".

1 still falls into the category of "very few" 

[SmokinwithWilly]

Draft the best LT available IF one of the top 3 is still available. Keep BC and groom him as a swing tackle. Having a capable backup tackle that can play either side can't be undervalued. If an injury happens, move him into that position. Don't over think this. 

[ForJimmy]

3 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

James Campen is now "in the building".

Yeah one would hope they are leaning on him for this decision/assessment. 

[rayzor]

21 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

What do you believe?

Not anyone affiliated with this team.

[LinvilleGorge]

I think he very well could be and what frustrates me is that if we'd played him more there last year we'd likely have a much better idea on this question than we do currently.

[d-dave]

I guess a better question might be if BC has the ability/trajectory to be an elite LG?  Or will he be a good enough tackle?  If he's looks like he'll be the same value as an OT or OG, then I still think you pick the better OL.  

I don't think you can hurt yourself as much if you pick the best LT prospect at 6.  If you WHIFF on a QB.... not only have you missed an elite LT, but you've also screwed up the QB position, again!

[Mr. Scot]

10 minutes ago, Stingray3030 said:

1 still falls into the category of "very few" 

That "one" is a damn good one though.

8 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

Yeah one would hope they are leaning on him for this decision/assessment. 

Definitely.

[Stingray3030]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

That "one" is a damn good one though.

Definitely.

I hope he is - and if he is I would expect he would agree - take one of the top 3 LT's if they are available and never doubt it 

[davos]

I mean, he really didn't look like some stud even if they think he can play LT.  He seems like an alright, serviceable guy.  Long term depth swing lineman, filler LT starter.  

I'm all about it this way:

1. Icky Ekwonu/Charles Cross/Evan Neal

2. Trade Down (no lower than 18-20)

3. Garrett Wilson

4. Corral/Willis