Parsons, Farley, Slater, who are you taking?

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I think Parsons has the potential to be the biggest impact player

Farley biggest position need

Slater is the safest but unless the team knows something about Smith/Collins that we don’t I don’t think OL is the pick to make
 

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Farley

Talent and need.

Parsons. Talented kid, some character concerns. If I thought for a second they would move on from Jaylon then I'd be higher on him. But we all know Jerry isn't moving on from Smith this soon. So in reality, we'd be drafting a SAM LB at 10.

Slater is a very good player and would be an instant upgrade at LG and a long-term solution at LT. However, I do not love his length and one great game against Chase Young doesn't make me forget those concerns.

-Farley still remains my #1 defensive prospect in the class. There are zero limitations to his physical profile, just needs more experience.
-Slater success isn't just against Chase Young, he allowed a total of 5 QB pressures in the 2019 season, playing Left Tackle.
-Parsons indeed may just be the strong-side linebacker yr 1, but he becomes the mike linebacker for the future. He has Bobby Wagner upside.
 

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Slater.I am close to not wanting a CB high if we are playing mostly zone.get some big corners later in the draft.
Think we will be a cover 3 team, but will mix up the coverages to keep teams off balanced.
 

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If we sign Awuzie back or a free agent CB (Allen or somebody) I am ok going this route. If we sign nobody than I am going Surtain than Farley
Why do you want Awuzie back, he is part of the problem.
 

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If it comes down to those 3, for me I lean towards Farley because, as of now and as far as we know, the OT's will be back so defense is the far greater need of this team in this draft. However, even though top CB's are hard to come by, some very good prospects will be available through out the rounds this year.
And that's one of the reason, as much as I don't want us to draft an OT when defense is so much in need, but for me right now, it truly is a toss up between Farley and Slater.
Because I feel Slater can solidify the inside of the line now, while at the same time he'll be in place to take over for either OT if they go down or move on in the near future. He gives us our dominate O-line again, now and in the future. I don't see many other players that would be available later in the draft who could do all of that for us.
I'd be happy with either one.

Parsons could be a great player in the NFL, in the right system. But to me he just isn't what we need, at this time. I wouldn't hate the pick as he can be special. But I think they other 2 options fit our needs better, at this time.
 

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I go Farley. Wouldn't hate any of the three picks, and the rankings are very close. However, Farley goes along way to help making this a stingy pass defense. Diggs and Wilson have us trending upwards as far as creating TO's. Adding Farley could make that a strength. And if creating TO's is a strength, you have a chance to win alot of games
 

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If it comes down to those 3, for me I lean towards Farley because, as of now and as far as we know, the OT's will be back so defense is the far greater need of this team in this draft. However, even though top CB's are hard to come by, some very good prospects will be available through out the rounds this year.
And that's one of the reason, as much as I don't want us to draft an OT when defense is so much in need, but for me right now, it truly is a toss up between Farley and Slater.
Because I feel Slater can solidify the inside of the line now, while at the same time he'll be in place to take over for either OT if they go down or move on in the near future. He gives us our dominate O-line again, now and in the future. I don't see many other players that would be available later in the draft who could do all of that for us.
I'd be happy with either one.

Parsons could be a great player in the NFL, in the right system. But to me he just isn't what we need, at this time. I wouldn't hate the pick as he can be special. But I think they other 2 options fit our needs better, at this time.

-Slater turns our OL into an elite unit day one. Also, we won't have to hold our breath anytime one of the top 3 veterans gets up slow. Think many worry about Slater's lack of length, but never bring up in excellent technique to compensate.

-Parsons to me is that next Devin White. More of a downhill player that explodes through gaps.

-Farley has all the physical traits and ball skills, but he needs to learn the position. I expect a rookie season like Diggs, growing pains early, but good late in the year.
 

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I go Farley. Wouldn't hate any of the three picks, and the rankings are very close. However, Farley goes along way to help making this a stingy pass defense. Diggs and Wilson have us trending upwards as far as creating TO's. Adding Farley could make that a strength. And if creating TO's is a strength, you have a chance to win alot of games
Add a Grant/Moehrig at Free Safety and our secondary is legit.
 

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Slater success isn't just against Chase Young, he allowed a total of 5 QB pressures in the 2019 season, playing Left Tackle.
I'm saying my concerns about Slater's lack of length to defend speed/athletic Edge guys wasn't answered by just his one game against Young. Overall, he's a very good player and probably an All-Pro Guard type similar to Zack Martin.
 

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-Slater turns our OL into an elite unit day one. Also, we won't have to hold our breath anytime one of the top 3 veterans gets up slow. Think many worry about Slater's lack of length, but never bring up in excellent technique to compensate.

-Parsons to me is that next Devin White. More of a downhill player that explodes through gaps.

-Farley has all the physical traits and ball skills, but he needs to learn the position. I expect a rookie season like Diggs, growing pains early, but good late in the year.

Martin also had "short arms". Too bad he didn't do well in the NFL

:rolleyes:
 

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Not necessarily Awuzie. Just meant more so fill the CB need in Free agency and later in the draft
Understand. The CB Class is actually very deep, there could be plug and play starters through first 3 rounds, but it would be nice to have a bridge starter just in case they need a little development.
 
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