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Originally posted by Boltnut View Post
AJ and DK were great picks! We have impact players (KA,MW,HH,AE). But football is a team sport. And if others around them aren't doing their jobs, hard to make an impact. If your OL can't pass block long enough... or run block more effectively... then the team will be in difficult situations (3rd and 8), more predictable situations, that make it more difficult for your playmakers to make plays. If your playmaking RB's and TE's are pass blocking... hard to make plays. Fix the weakest link and your whole team benefits. Football 101.
They drafted Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Mecole Hardman,
in spite of existing talent.We do not play modern football.
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Originally posted by wu-dai clan View Post
Now that you've described players with minimal impact at an emerging position of impact,
convince me that Ja'Marr would be a bad pick.
BTW woodeye Scouting Bureau touted AJ Brown and is willing to admit DK Metcalf is a hella player.
I am here to win and it is clear to me that drafting playmakers high is not a bad move these days.
I love us having three good WRs and we dont have that now even if you count Henry and Ek. Its still not 3 WRs. Not the same and why i wanted to draft WRs the past 2 drafts higher than where we went.
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Originally posted by wu-dai clan View Post
Now that you've described players with minimal impact at an emerging position of impact,
convince me that Ja'Marr would be a bad pick.
BTW woodeye Scouting Bureau touted AJ Brown and is willing to admit DK Metcalf is a hella player.
I am here to win and it is clear to me that drafting playmakers high is not a bad move these days.
My 2021 Adopt-A-Bolt List
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Reed
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I have an idea. Let's all create a mock draft using the same simulator. No trades. Post your results and discuss.
Personally, I like this one: https://www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com...raft-simulator
Only problem is that they don't include our 3B pick
Here's my results:
1. Patrick Surtain II, CB, BAMA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KinpdM67Qs
*Sewell's off the board. Need a replacement for the rapidly declining Hayward - might cut him for cap space if we draft a CB in round 1. Between Surtain and Farley, I think Surtain is the safer pick. This could all come down to the combine. If Farley is significantly faster, or if Surtain runs a 4.6, I'd change my decision here.
2. Rashawn Slater, OG/OT, Northwestern - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfcvBXQGXRs
*Most versatile o-lineman in the draft. Can play guard or tackle. I project him as a guard, but his versatility makes him a darling for TT's draft philosophy.
3. Liam Eichenberg, OT, ND - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcuCcr59oOA
*Surprised this guy drops to the 3rd round and TT nabs his trademark Golden Domer. Eichenberg looks like a solid LT with great pass protection skills who can compete with Tevi for the LT spot.
4. Josh Meyers, OC/OG, Ohio St.
*Yep, another o-lineman. A center who, unlike Feeney, can push the pile on those critical 3rd and 1s.
5. Myjai Sanders, EDGE, CIN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFAOnyKXN2I
*Think this dude's gonna light it up at the combine. A fluid, twitched-up athlete with all the desired size and length. Consistently draws double teams at Cincinnati. Think we release Ingram and Sanders will provide a nice tandem with Nwosu.
6A. Alim McNeil, DT, NCST - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CuhjT6rO1A
*A 6'2 320 lb pile pusher. Low center of gravity and plays with good leverage. High motor player. Can spell Linval Joseph and be groomed as our next NT anchor.
6B. Patrick Johnson, EDGE, Tulane - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAfxpkfbt_g
*Currently leads NCAAs in sacks with (10) despite consistant double teams. High motor player. 255 lbs with less than ideal length for a DE at 6'3, but can spell Bosa with his high energy play.
7. Josh Jobe, CB, BAMA
*Yup, taking both BAMA starting CBs in this draft. Jobe lacks ideal speed at the position, but he's a tough, gritty player and a sure tackler. Will immediately contribute on special teams and could be developed into a nickel or dime backer. A good value in the 7th round.
Notes:
*Definitely see us paying HH and I like the TEs behind him.
*Content with our running back room of Ekler, Kelly, and Ballage.
*Content with our WR corps, but see TT drafting one in the early rounds in 2022.
*The theme of this draft is to establish a higher ceiling and additional depth for our o-line to protect our franchise QB.
*If this draft included our supplemental 3rd rounder, I'd consider drafting a SS for depth behind Derwin James.
Okay guys. Tear it apart!Last edited by Bolt Dude; 12-02-2020, 12:47 PM.Our quarterback is a golden god.
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Originally posted by Boltjolt View PostBlah...way too early for mocks. And they dont include our 3rd pick because the comp picks havent been awarded yet.5/11 Fuaga, 37 Kamari Lassiter, 40 Sinnott, 67 Bralen Trice, 69 Cedric Gray, 105 Jaylen Wright, 110 Braelon Allen, 140 Joe Milton, 181 Khristian Boyd, Tylan Grable, 225 Daijun Edwards, 253 Miyan Williams
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Originally posted by wu-dai clan View Post
Building an Oline is not about having superstars.
O-linemen either can or they can't.
They can keep opponents off of their QB... or they can't.
They can give their QB an extra second... or they can't.
They can keep the pocket clean... or they can't
They can help pick up 3 yards on 3rd-and-2... or they can't.
1st-and-goal from the 8 yard line is a forgone conclusion... there are no field goals, false starts, or RB's getting hit 3 yards behind the LOS.
Starting every game with a 3-and-out... is out. No more blaming the QB... RB... WR... play-caller... stepmother... or dog. Open a hole big enough to get you 5 yards on 1st down.
2nd-and11 is for losers. 3rd-and 8 is for teams that are... 3-and-8.
Every year we fall in love with shiny, pretty things. I want guys with boogers on their faces and dirt under their nails.
We have too many "cant's" and not enough "can's" along the O-line.
Too many excuses... and not enough wins.
If you drafted an OG with the #11 pick... thinking he was an OT... don't roll up in a ball and cower in the corner. Do better next time! But whatever you do, fix the damn OL already.
You don't build a luxury house on a crumbling foundation...
Patience is for school teachers, nurses, and grannies knitting scarves for their grandchildren. 60 years is too long...
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