I mostly avoided speculating on the draft, as I prefer to do generally. So many smoke screens and bald-faced lies to sort through. So many click-bait mock drafts to keep useless people relevant. So little knowledge and so much guessing. It's interesting to discuss, but so tiring to rummage through the rubbish.
Until today. It is Draft Eve, and player study and breakdowns are complete. Teams know their scenarios and have their plans in place. The picture is in the frame, but we have to stare at it so the 3D image will reveal itself.
It's just a mystery until Thursday. Most likely defense in some capacity is my best guess. No reason for them to tip their true intentions until pick 10 rolls around.
I do believe Jerry is fascinated with Kyle Pitts and would take him. But I don't think he's interested in trading up, nor do I think Pitts will fall anywhere near 10. That scenario is gone.
I also believe the reports that coaches and scouts are bickering over Surtain and Horn. Personally, I'd prefer Horn, but I also have a feeling somebody might snatch him earlier than Dallas' pick. There's talk of Carolina doing so, but there are lots of rumors surrounding them.
That would leave Dallas pick as.....Patrick Surtain II.
It's a fine pick because I think he and Horn will both be good. I think Horn is a little more nasty, which is why I prefer him, but there's not much not to like about Surtain. That will be fine.
If suddenly there's a run on corners, that's where it gets interesting. What if Waddle, Chase, Parsons, and the tackles are there? Do you do it again? Lock up another elite receiver, this time with breakneck speed? Do you take Parsons, which is a safe pick of need and a good player? Shore up the oline? Trade out?
Honestly, any of those options are good. You're not going to care in 5 years where your Hall of Fame-bound player was taken and what the need was at the time. Get great players, period.
In the end, I think Dallas takes Surtain or Horn and calls it a first day.
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