Rashawn Slater, Franchise LT - Discussion

[DragonIce]

Slater was my boy as I posted here repeatedly. He reminds me so much of Zach Martin on the Cowboys -- where I spent many years as a fan. So incredibly technically sound, so reliable, moves well on the second level.

For a running game that will rely on zone blocking, there might not be a better run-blocker for us in the draft, and he's going to be good, right from the start, as a QB defender.

Great pick!

[Velo]

One can hope. But I also think why leave him at tackle where he might survive if he can be an all pro G. He is built for G and pulling. People might not like the 13 pick being a G, but I think he is ultimately and an all pro one at that, so they get value for sure. Look, he isn't Lamp or Feeney. He will start. I just think it will be at G.

See, I think you are wrong. He will do more than "survive" at LT, he's a potential Pro Bowler.

[wu-dai clan]

If Walker Little is available at #77 do we make that pick? Let him compete? Slater to RG if Little wins??

I would even entertain Walker at #47.
How's Bulaga's back ? :dunno:

[equivocation]

Learherwood has Fluker feet and I really question someone who plays at Bama that long without getting way better technique.

[Boltgang74]

I would even entertain Walker at #47.
How's Bulaga's back ? :dunno:

Only as strong as our weakest link right?

[Bolt Dude]

I would even entertain Walker at #47.
How's Bulaga's back ? :dunno:

High high are we really on Pipkins?

I think now we start stacking Staley’s D.

[TexanBeerlover]

Ready for Staley to build his D. LT handled proficiently. :beer:

[La Costa Boy]

Little at 47 is a good spot.

[equivocation]

Spencer Brown in the 3rd would also be a good pick.

Jenkins still there.

[Bearded14YourPleasure]

I disagree. Leatherwood stays at LT and Slater will ultimately move. Leatherwood might be an overdraft, but I think that makes both Bs.

So you think Slater is a guard.... earlier you said an all pro guard.... but that’s a B grade? An all pro is a B? What is an A grade for you?

[BayAreaBoltz]

I disagree. Leatherwood stays at LT and Slater will ultimately move. Leatherwood might be an overdraft, but I think that makes both Bs.

You are definitely in the minority opinion on this one. Even if Leatherwood stays, how good will he be? If Slater slides in, how great will he be? I think it's a net win for us either way.

Time will tell.

[pigskin]

Ok, now Holland in the 2nd, best cb at 3a, and the ND G in the 3b