3/25 Mock

[Future]

1. K'Lavon Chaisson, LSU - Edge
I've wanted to go WR here...forever. But given the WR talent later, I think you take a bet on his upside.

2. Jalen Reagor, TCU - Slot
Would have no problem taking him at 17. I now think he'll be there b/c of the combine, but he is an absolutely perfect fit for this offense. As much upside as any WR not named Lamb or Jeudy. Gamebreaker with the ball in his hands, and underrated ability to go get it.

3. Malik Harrison, Ohio State - ILB
One of my favorite players in the draft.. We don't really know what Gifford is going to be, so I'm hesitant to go LB this early, but Harrison solves a lot of problems. Day 1 could play Mike in 4-3 sets, and fixes a lot of issues in the run game, independent of what they do at DT, because of his ability to shed. I think he's instinctual enough to be useful in nickel as well, but hard to say what his upside is.

4. Nick Harris, Washington - C
Welp, C just became a need I think. I like Harris b/c he does a lot of what the Cowboys have traditionally asked Fred to do. He's a little small, but should be able to put on some bulk, and plays really strong. Good athlete, overall, and tenacious.

5. Michael Ojemudia, Iowa - CB
There are a bunch of corners in the 3-5 range, but I like Ojemudia because they do need some length to play on the outside, as Brown and Lewis are much better in the nickel. I don't think there's a big enough drop from every corner not named Jeff Okudah to warrant a late-first or second-round pick on the spot, and Oje would be a steal this late.

6. Sean McKeon, Michigan - TE
This is a "meh" draft class, but I think McKeon can be a sturdy NFL player. Should be strong enough eventually to block well at the NFL level, and though he won't win 1-1 matchups in the passing game, is a fluid enough athlete to take advantage of lapses in zone.
https://twitter.com/MichiganOnBTN/status/1167964344178499584
7. Darrell Mooney, Tulane - Slot
Needs to get a bit more muscular, but is a burner. Similar to JVJ. Not polished, but can be dangerous.

 

[morasp]

Three guys that could start/contribute in their first year would be a needed improvement over last years draft and Harris might make a push too.

 

[Sydla]

Are you saying Harrison starts at the MIKE from Day One? Where are LVE/Smith going to play? WILL and SAM?

 

[tm1119]

Yeah I can’t get behind Harrison in the 3rd. He might only be a 2 down LB to begin with and unless you know something about LVE we don’t I don’t see how it makes sense.

The rest Id be ok with, although I think Harris might vary scheme specific

 

[Sydla]

Yeah I can’t get behind Harrison in the 3rd. He might only be a 2 down LB to begin with and unless you know something about LVE we don’t I don’t see how it makes sense.

The rest Id be ok with, although I think Harris might vary scheme specific

Harrison is a good LB prospect but I think you have to come out of this draft with 2 CB prospects and I am hunting for one starting in the 3rd if we go WR and DE with the first two picks.

 

[reddyuta]

great draft.

 

[Future]

Are you saying Harrison starts at the MIKE from Day One? Where are LVE/Smith going to play? WILL and SAM?

LVE/Smith are the starters in the nickel. They're only in 4-3 or goalline sets 35-40% of the time. That's not a starter.

 

[Future]

Harrison is a good LB prospect but I think you have to come out of this draft with 2 CB prospects and I am hunting for one starting in the 3rd if we go WR and DE with the first two picks.

Why? They've currently got 4 solid corners who are all under 27. Oje is a prospect.

 

[Sydla]

Why? They've currently got 4 solid corners who are all under 27. Oje is a prospect.

Because none of them really project, at this point, to be elite level. Maybe Awuzie. Canady is a JAG. Brown is a decent nickle/slot CB. I like Lewis but he's got a ceiling.

You and I just see CB differently. You are higher on them than I am.

 

[Future]

Because none of them really project, at this point, to be elite level. Maybe Awuzie. Canady is a JAG. Brown is a decent nickle/slot CB. I like Lewis but he's got a ceiling.

You and I just see CB differently. You are higher on them than I am.

JAGs at CB can win Super Bowls. You don't need an elite corner.

 

[darthseinfeld]

1. K'Lavon Chaisson, LSU - Edge
I've wanted to go WR here...forever. But given the WR talent later, I think you take a bet on his upside.

2. Jalen Reagor, TCU - Slot
Would have no problem taking him at 17. I now think he'll be there b/c of the combine, but he is an absolutely perfect fit for this offense. As much upside as any WR not named Lamb or Jeudy. Gamebreaker with the ball in his hands, and underrated ability to go get it.

3. Malik Harrison, Ohio State - ILB
One of my favorite players in the draft.. We don't really know what Gifford is going to be, so I'm hesitant to go LB this early, but Harrison solves a lot of problems. Day 1 could play Mike in 4-3 sets, and fixes a lot of issues in the run game, independent of what they do at DT, because of his ability to shed. I think he's instinctual enough to be useful in nickel as well, but hard to say what his upside is.

4. Nick Harris, Washington - C
Welp, C just became a need I think. I like Harris b/c he does a lot of what the Cowboys have traditionally asked Fred to do. He's a little small, but should be able to put on some bulk, and plays really strong. Good athlete, overall, and tenacious.

5. Michael Ojemudia, Iowa - CB
There are a bunch of corners in the 3-5 range, but I like Ojemudia because they do need some length to play on the outside, as Brown and Lewis are much better in the nickel. I don't think there's a big enough drop from every corner not named Jeff Okudah to warrant a late-first or second-round pick on the spot, and Oje would be a steal this late.

6. Sean McKeon, Michigan - TE
This is a "meh" draft class, but I think McKeon can be a sturdy NFL player. Should be strong enough eventually to block well at the NFL level, and though he won't win 1-1 matchups in the passing game, is a fluid enough athlete to take advantage of lapses in zone.
https://twitter.com/MichiganOnBTN/status/1167964344178499584
7. Darrell Mooney, Tulane - Slot
Needs to get a bit more muscular, but is a burner. Similar to JVJ. Not polished, but can be dangerous.

Good draft. Getting Reagor in the 2nd would be an absolute steal.

We could definitely draft an OC, but I don't think its as much a need as others do. I think whoever wins out between Looney and McGovern should be solid. I don't think we are in bad shape if we leave this draft without an OC

 

[morasp]

No inside information but I'll be more comfortable with LVE when he's participating in full contact practices. Neck surgery is a big deal. They met with a lot of LBs at the combine and up until this week I thought Fredrick would be our center.

 

[Future]

Good draft. Getting Reagor in the 2nd would be an absolute steal.

We could definitely draft an OC, but I don't think its as much a need as others do. I think whoever wins out between Looney and McGovern should be solid. I don't think we are in bad shape if we leave this draft without an OC

I actually agree with this, that C isn't a need right now. It's more that you need another C long-term, because I don't think Looney is the solution, and I'm not convinced Williams is at G. Effectively allowing Williams and McG to battle for LG, with another guy who can play C gives you a lot more security at both spots.

And part of it is just kind of the BPA argument. I like Williams a lot for what Dallas does on offense, more than another depth DL, CB, or TE, for instance.

 

[cnuball21]

I like Chaisson, but not at 17. He’s a risk/reward pick with limited production and in the top 20 not sure I want to roll that dice.

Love Reagor in the 2nd if he falls.

Not a fan of not drafting a CB early if we don’t get someone in FA.

 

[Sydla]

JAGs at CB can win Super Bowls. You don't need an elite corner.

Decent WRs can win SBs too. You don't need a stacked depth chart at WR to win a SB.

 

[Future]

Decent WRs can win SBs too. You don't need a stacked depth chart at WR to win a SB.

You're limiting your ceiling by settling for "decent" WRs in this version of the NFL. Recent winners have 5-6 threats in the passing game.

The league is built for passing offenses. Good receivers regularly beat elite DBs. Prioritizing CB over WR is backwards for the way the league is designed right now.

 

[Sydla]

You're limiting your ceiling by settling for "decent" WRs in this version of the NFL. Recent winners have 5-6 threats in the passing game.

The league is built for passing offenses. Good receivers regularly beat elite DBs. Prioritizing CB over WR is backwards for the way the league is designed right now.

Look at the SB winners beyond the Chiefs last year and you'll see none of them were running out great WR corps.

The fact is there are many ways to win a SB so saying investing in CB play can't win a you a SB but having 3-4 great WRs is a necessity ignores the realities of some of the past SB winners.

 

[Future]

Look at the SB winners beyond the Chiefs last year and you'll see none of them were running out great WR corps.

The fact is there are many ways to win a SB so saying investing in CB play can't win a you a SB but having 3-4 great WRs is a necessity ignores the realities of some of the past SB winners.

The Patriots had an elite receiving core. Gronk, Edelman, Hogan and White present a ton of matchup problems, especially with how they used Patterson.
The Eagles weren't quite as good, but did the same thing - a whole bunch of guys who win against man coverage, allowing, in this case, Agholor to exploit opportunities.

Anything before that is pretty irrelevant, with how the rules have changed. The reality is that passing offenses win right now, and a great WR corps is not possible to stop with just personnel on defense. There is no realistic secondary that can match with the Chiefs offense. You could throw out the 4 best corners, and 2 best safeties, and it wouldn't matter.

 

[Creeper]

I'd be a little worried about an undersized Center playing next to Connor Williams in a division loaded with big strong DTs. I'd rather use my 3rd round pick on Biadasz or Hennessy.

 

[Sydla]

The Patriots had an elite receiving core. Gronk, Edelman, Hogan and White present a ton of matchup problems, especially with how they used Patterson.
The Eagles weren't quite as good, but did the same thing - a whole bunch of guys who win against man coverage, allowing, in this case, Agholor to exploit opportunities.

Anything before that is pretty irrelevant, with how the rules have changed. The reality is that passing offenses win right now, and a great WR corps is not possible to stop with just personnel on defense. There is no realistic secondary that can match with the Chiefs offense. You could throw out the 4 best corners, and 2 best safeties, and it wouldn't matter.

That Patriots receiving group was far from elite and runs basically counter to what you've been saying all the time here.......... there was no WR that they had to mind deep. Hogan, Edelman were not deep burners, no more so than say Gallup and Cooper are deep threats, who you have argued aren't down the field playmakers. The Pats WRs ran great routes and Gronk was a load to handle given his strength and they had a great system and QB. They weren't out there burning people all over the field like the Chief did.

The Eagles? They had Jeffrey and Agholor at WR. That's about it unless you are going to argue Torrey Smith or Mack Hollins were big time players. They had Ertz at TE but you've already said he's not that good in another thread. Their best pass catching TB was Clement as neither Ajayi or Blount were considered big threats in the passing game.