Rashawn Slater, Franchise LT - Discussion

[Xenos]

I'm really disappointed in Hardwick for his lack of research before putting out something like this, can't help but wonder if there isn't a litttle bit of jealousy mixed in with this. Weird.

I don’t know if it’s jealousy or if he’s just not as involved anymore now that he’s no longer working with the Chargers. So it’s a quick take.

[wu-dai clan]

[powderblueboy]

I'm really disappointed in Hardwick for his lack of research before putting out something like this, can't help but wonder if there isn't a litttle bit of jealousy mixed in with this. Weird.

I would have to listen to exactly what Nick said before forming an opinion: he does know something about offensive line play.

People are sipping the kool-aid in deep draughts this time of year,
i'm starting to wish Chaincrusher would write more posts.

[Bolt-O]

I guess Rashawn needs more Sand in his Pants, per that metric, maybe lifts inside his shoes lol.

[richpjr]

I would have to listen to exactly what Nick said before forming an opinion: he does no something about offensive line play.

People are sipping the kool-aid in deep draughts this time of year,
i'm starting to wish Chaincrusher would write more posts.

Hardwick's comments had nothing to do with offensive line play, just a questionable reaction to a guy who chose to sit out like an awful lot of other college (and even pro) players did.

People are excited about the picks and finally having a coach (we hope) that can develop them. It is the time of year to be optimistic, not nitpick every tiny flaw because the team valued a player differently than a poster did.

[powderblueboy]

Best player available according to who? No GM or draft board is perfect nor are they the same, and how teams value certain players will gain in their divergence the further you get into the draft. A BPA list is for draft TV, mock drafts, and fans. That list will have very little relevance to any individual teams BPA /cluster list very quickly into the draft. It doesn't even take into account scheme fits let alone the fact that individual teams will have a wide dispersion of values on players.

When the safety was BPA he was also the BPA for 8 to 10 teams in front of us. They all had an opportunity to draft him. How are you considering Herbert a Faller QB last year? Hell they were more than a few draftniks and board members that thought that he was a surefire bust and GM killer. Many here were extremely angry at the pick last year. As for Slater, there were several opportunities for other teams to take him. They chose not to. They valued other players higher. They were many people talking about needing to trade up to get Slater. As was stated by both our GM and Coach once he got past the 8th position they had a good idea/odds were highly increased that he would be available. There's a lot of work that goes into what you're calling luck.

Listening to Telesco, after Slater 'fell' to a certain point, they were certain he would be there at #13.
So the trade-up option was never an issue...they scouted other teams interests well.

[wu-dai clan]

I guess Rashawn needs more Sand in his Pants, per that metric, maybe lifts inside his shoes lol.

So many warts...

[Bearded14YourPleasure]

No surprise but looks like Slater will be #70

[Xenos]

No surprise but looks like Slater will be #70

Damn I was looking forward to a single digit OT lol.

[CivilBolt]

I can’t wait for Sewell and Slater play an NFL snap and see who performs better. I’m just curious if it would have been worth it to move up and sell the farm to draft a “generational OL talent” like Sewell.

[like54ninjas]

I can’t wait for Sewell and Slater play an NFL snap and see who performs better. I’m just curious if it would have been worth it to move up and sell the farm to draft a “generational OL talent” like Sewell.

It will be interesting to see where each is at in 4 years.

[like54ninjas]

No surprise but looks like Slater will be #70

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