JBell
That's still my Quarterback
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Give me an estimate on how long it takes to put the board together, and how many mocks do you guys do leading up to the draft?
McClay: I can't put a number on it. I would wake up at 7 and look at film until 2-3 in the morning on a typical day. We did mocks collectively and threw around scenarios more than mocks. I probably did about 500 myself.
What were the emotions as you saw CeeDee continue to fall?
McClay: When he was sitting there, there was a discussion because we valued some other guys high, but not as high as CeeDee. After a discussion, we reached a consensus that we don't reach for need and you take the highest guy on your board.
In the 2nd round, the choice came down between Diggs and Gallimore. Deciding factor?
McClay: The players were graded similarly. Felt there was a better opportunity for a DT to fall than there than a CB that had the traits they were looking for - Long and could press.
What's the importance of press corners?
McClay: It delays the offense from getting into routes. It disrupts the timing, forces tight windows, and allows the pass rush to get there. You can eliminate WR's with that skillset and keep the offense from working on time.
Why do you let guys with early round grades drop and not pull the trigger on going up to get them right away?
McClay: You feel like it's not as high of need. This guy's got a good value, but we feel like we're comfortable with it because we have depth and numbers at that area. Then when it's a round or two later and you see someone with a 2nd/3rd grade and it's late day 3, then that's when you have that discussion that we can't let him drop anymore.
Re: Biadasz
McClay: We started talking about him in the 3rd round. We felt that Robinson was not going to be there that long. When the 4th round came up, from a needs standpoint, we took Robinson. Then the run on CB's went. Then we went back up to get Biadasz.
McClay: When you make a pick, you make an investment. We want to get an equal or better value return on our investments. That's what we did, and we really feel good about it.
What part of this process do you enjoy the most, and not like the most?
McClay: I enjoy putting it together and getting all the information from the scouts, and adding my views and putting it all together. We all have biases, and really we try to breakdown those biases. The input from those guys, this is their livelihood, so giving them that voice, and allowing them to have the voice in the room. The worst part is sitting and watching and waiting, and everyone has those 3-5 players they like, we all have our pet cats or really value as a team, and waiting to see if they come to you.
What would you consider rookie success for CeeDee Lamb?
McClay: Seeing him grow week after week, and when it comes to crunch time, other teams have to be aware of him. You'll see a quick return on investment than you have in the past with 1st round WR's with how skilled offensive coordinators are today and the way the game is changing. You gotta pick your poison with all the weapons on O.
Do you have a favorite pick?
McClay: I had a pet cat. Every year I have one. Reggie Robinson from a value standpoint, you look at his skillset, he was my pet cat because I think he's got a lot of potential. I think he can be a good player.
McClay: I can't put a number on it. I would wake up at 7 and look at film until 2-3 in the morning on a typical day. We did mocks collectively and threw around scenarios more than mocks. I probably did about 500 myself.
What were the emotions as you saw CeeDee continue to fall?
McClay: When he was sitting there, there was a discussion because we valued some other guys high, but not as high as CeeDee. After a discussion, we reached a consensus that we don't reach for need and you take the highest guy on your board.
In the 2nd round, the choice came down between Diggs and Gallimore. Deciding factor?
McClay: The players were graded similarly. Felt there was a better opportunity for a DT to fall than there than a CB that had the traits they were looking for - Long and could press.
What's the importance of press corners?
McClay: It delays the offense from getting into routes. It disrupts the timing, forces tight windows, and allows the pass rush to get there. You can eliminate WR's with that skillset and keep the offense from working on time.
Why do you let guys with early round grades drop and not pull the trigger on going up to get them right away?
McClay: You feel like it's not as high of need. This guy's got a good value, but we feel like we're comfortable with it because we have depth and numbers at that area. Then when it's a round or two later and you see someone with a 2nd/3rd grade and it's late day 3, then that's when you have that discussion that we can't let him drop anymore.
Re: Biadasz
McClay: We started talking about him in the 3rd round. We felt that Robinson was not going to be there that long. When the 4th round came up, from a needs standpoint, we took Robinson. Then the run on CB's went. Then we went back up to get Biadasz.
McClay: When you make a pick, you make an investment. We want to get an equal or better value return on our investments. That's what we did, and we really feel good about it.
What part of this process do you enjoy the most, and not like the most?
McClay: I enjoy putting it together and getting all the information from the scouts, and adding my views and putting it all together. We all have biases, and really we try to breakdown those biases. The input from those guys, this is their livelihood, so giving them that voice, and allowing them to have the voice in the room. The worst part is sitting and watching and waiting, and everyone has those 3-5 players they like, we all have our pet cats or really value as a team, and waiting to see if they come to you.
What would you consider rookie success for CeeDee Lamb?
McClay: Seeing him grow week after week, and when it comes to crunch time, other teams have to be aware of him. You'll see a quick return on investment than you have in the past with 1st round WR's with how skilled offensive coordinators are today and the way the game is changing. You gotta pick your poison with all the weapons on O.
Do you have a favorite pick?
McClay: I had a pet cat. Every year I have one. Reggie Robinson from a value standpoint, you look at his skillset, he was my pet cat because I think he's got a lot of potential. I think he can be a good player.
