Killerinstinct
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This is a list of what I believe are the 5 positions that must be addressed in the draft and the top pick slated at each of our first 5 picks Rd 1 through 4 and the 4th round comp.
There are going to be differing opinions on priorities and it is sure to be controversial that I don't have QB listed as one of them but there are 5 positions that I believe are absolute must haves.
1. MLB - Hitchens is not a starting caliber MLB and Mcclain is not likely to be here.
2. DT - For far too long we have trotted out a D-line with a major hole in it.
3. CB - I think this one is obvious.
4. SS - Church and Wilcox are just not getting it done.
5. RB - Mcfadden had a good year but we need another option as he is injury prone.
QB, WR, TE, DE, OT, OG, C are all positions that need help but each can be addressed by either re-signing our own F.A.'s or the usual stop gap rotational type of F.A. signings from other teams. For QB RGIII, Manziel or other F.A. can be signed.
1st rd
MLB Reggie Ragland looks like the only 1st rd MLB in the draft. Jack and Jaylon Smith could be considered but I think putting them at MLB is putting them out of their best position. Pick 4 is too high for Ragland but maybe on a trade back.
DT A'shawn Robinson gets the nod and would make an intriguing pick.
CB - Hargreaves III looks like the cream of the CB crop.
SS - S'ua Cravens looks like a potential SS convert and probably the only one worthy of first rd consideration. Pick 4 is way too high but maybe on a trade back situation.
RB - Ezekiel Elliott looks like the best of the bunch but pick 4 looks too high and again maybe on a trade back.
2nd Rd
MLB- Kentrell Brothers - highly productive player in college and likely a major upgrade over Hitchens. Likely a day one starter. Our 2nd rd pick is probably high for him so maybe on a pullback.
DT - Austin Johnson - There should be a few 2nd rd DT's available but he looks like he will probably be the best left once our 2nd round pick comes around.
CB - Eli Apple - Extremely gifted but incredibly young and possibly not a day 1 starter although on this team I would put him out there. He may even be a 1st rd pick. Probably the best we could hope for at our 2nd rd pick.
SS- Jeremy Cash - As long as his wrist has healed with no problems he would make an excellent pick for us IMO. He needs to gain a little weight but would be a major upgrade at SS.
RB - Derrick Henry - could be pushed into the 1st but the highest candidate that might be there when we pick in the 2nd. I personally am not a big fan but he does offer some size and power that may compliment Mcfaddens style but I believe there are better options.
3rd RD
MLB - Tyler Matekevich is possibly my favorite MLB in this draft. Not a great physical specimen but a natural leader and a guy that flies all over the field making plays. Sometimes it's not all about physical skills but heart and desire instead. I would be thrilled if we drafted this guy.
DT- Sheldon Rankins is a guy that is currently slated as a 3rd round prospect by some draft pundits but he might move up. He is already great against the run and is developing pass rushing skills. He is a high motor guy that doesn't take plays off. If he is still there in the 3rd he deserves consideration. IMO
CB- Artie Burns is a CB that might be available with our 3rd rd pick. He's a track guy that has some skills as a CB. Played a little Safety as well. Needs more development but there is a lot to work with.
SS- Karl Joseph is a SS that might be there in the 3rd. He needs to gain a little weight but he is already very physical and could only be more dangerous with a little weight. He is the type that can cover receivers and blow up RB's. He hits violently enough to create fumbles. One of my favorite prospects in the draft.
RB- Kenneth Dixon is a RB that some are projecting for early 3rd consideration. He may move up a little higher before the draft. Plays hard. Not the most physically gifted RB with not a lot of size or explosiveness but runs well in crowds and does all of the little things as well. Just a good football player.
4th RD
MLB - Dominique Alexander - I think he would be more of a project to develop. IF we want a starting caliber MLB it probably has to happen in the first 3 rds. Some sights list Scooby Wright III in the 4th but I highly doubt he is still available this late. Injury history or not.
DT - Vernon Butler - If Butler is still on the board in the 4th I hope we jump on him. I think he could be a day one starter and to get one of those in the 4th rd is a major coup. Much better than Hayden and plays hard the entire game. Very strong upper body and good balance.
CB- Zach Sanchez is a CB that might still be on the board in the 4th. He makes some big plays and has good instincts but his mechanics need work. Probably a decent prospect to teach and maybe some day become a starter.
SS- Kevin Byard is a SS that will probably be available in the 4th. A little short but an interception machine and good with the ball in his hands after picks. He played against small school competition and we have been down that road before but unlike Wilcox he has played the position for years. If the SS position is not addressed earlier I would be happy to see Byard picked.
RB Paul Perkins is a RB that might still be there with our early 4th rd pick. This is another chance to grab a major contributor in the 4th rd. A guy that can see the field and contribute. He has an explosive burst whcih even some higher rated RB's are lacking. He is a little slight and unable to run through LB's but played very well against top notch competition. A solid 4th rd pick. IMO!
4th Comp
MLB- Cassanova Mckinzy is a LB that could still be on the board this late. Great size and moves well with good range. Sometimes takes bad angles and misses tackles. A decent prospect to work with but probably not a starter anytime soon. Again, an instant contributor at LB probably has to come in the first 3 rounds.
DT - Adam Gotsis could be there in the 4th comp area. From Australia and still learning but very athletic and could make a good prospect to teach up and has enough athleticism that I wouldn't be surprised if he flashes enough to see the field his rookie season.
CB- DJ White is a CB that could conceivably still be on the board here. Smallish frame with good ball skills and a surprisingly good tackler for his size. Has natural coverage and ball skills. A very good candidate to teach up that has enough upside he could end up being a starter down the road.
SS- Miles Killebrew is an interesting prospect that might still be on the board. Big and fast with the ability to not only hit hard but excellent in coverage. 6-3 230 lbs with a 4.45 40. I highly suspect he will be moving up draft boards. The only real knock on him is that he hasn't played against top notch competition but this kid looks like a player. If he go's where currently slated he could be the steal of the draft. Keep this one a secret. LOL! Could develop into a starter as soon as his second year and on this team I could see him getting playing time the first year if no other safety's are taken sooner. I see him moving into the 3rd rd but I hope he is still there in the 4th and the team has him on the radar.
RB - AAron Green is a RB that might still be on the board with our 4th comp pick. Neither blazing fast nor powerful but productive. . Could be a contributor in his first year. I view the RB position as one that can add help to the team this late in the draft and there are several other RB's in this range that would make good candidates to split some time with the current crop of RB's. They most likely wont be instant impact players that other teams have to prepare for but solid contributors that result in your 4th comp not being a wasted pick.
What I see from looking at prospects in the first 4 rounds plus comp area for the 5 positions that I think would make the most immediate impact on the team is that if you want a player that can contribute right away certain positions must be addressed early.
Your MLB better come in the first 3 rounds. SS the same. CB too. You can find a solid contributor at DT in the 4th and the same can be said for RB. With that said, here is my attempt to find 5 contributors with the first 5 picks in the draft.
1. Vernon Hargreaves III CB
2.Jeremy Cash SS
3. Tyler Matekevich MLB
4. Vernon Butler DT
5. AAron Green RB
with the 6th rd comps you can find a speedy WR, and linemen to groom. With F.A. a mobile QB that can pick up first downs with his legs as well as learn from Romo and reach the potential everyone knows is there. What we can't do is walk away from this draft with one or two guys only that see the field.
IMO! What say you?
There are going to be differing opinions on priorities and it is sure to be controversial that I don't have QB listed as one of them but there are 5 positions that I believe are absolute must haves.
1. MLB - Hitchens is not a starting caliber MLB and Mcclain is not likely to be here.
2. DT - For far too long we have trotted out a D-line with a major hole in it.
3. CB - I think this one is obvious.
4. SS - Church and Wilcox are just not getting it done.
5. RB - Mcfadden had a good year but we need another option as he is injury prone.
QB, WR, TE, DE, OT, OG, C are all positions that need help but each can be addressed by either re-signing our own F.A.'s or the usual stop gap rotational type of F.A. signings from other teams. For QB RGIII, Manziel or other F.A. can be signed.
1st rd
MLB Reggie Ragland looks like the only 1st rd MLB in the draft. Jack and Jaylon Smith could be considered but I think putting them at MLB is putting them out of their best position. Pick 4 is too high for Ragland but maybe on a trade back.
DT A'shawn Robinson gets the nod and would make an intriguing pick.
CB - Hargreaves III looks like the cream of the CB crop.
SS - S'ua Cravens looks like a potential SS convert and probably the only one worthy of first rd consideration. Pick 4 is way too high but maybe on a trade back situation.
RB - Ezekiel Elliott looks like the best of the bunch but pick 4 looks too high and again maybe on a trade back.
2nd Rd
MLB- Kentrell Brothers - highly productive player in college and likely a major upgrade over Hitchens. Likely a day one starter. Our 2nd rd pick is probably high for him so maybe on a pullback.
DT - Austin Johnson - There should be a few 2nd rd DT's available but he looks like he will probably be the best left once our 2nd round pick comes around.
CB - Eli Apple - Extremely gifted but incredibly young and possibly not a day 1 starter although on this team I would put him out there. He may even be a 1st rd pick. Probably the best we could hope for at our 2nd rd pick.
SS- Jeremy Cash - As long as his wrist has healed with no problems he would make an excellent pick for us IMO. He needs to gain a little weight but would be a major upgrade at SS.
RB - Derrick Henry - could be pushed into the 1st but the highest candidate that might be there when we pick in the 2nd. I personally am not a big fan but he does offer some size and power that may compliment Mcfaddens style but I believe there are better options.
3rd RD
MLB - Tyler Matekevich is possibly my favorite MLB in this draft. Not a great physical specimen but a natural leader and a guy that flies all over the field making plays. Sometimes it's not all about physical skills but heart and desire instead. I would be thrilled if we drafted this guy.
DT- Sheldon Rankins is a guy that is currently slated as a 3rd round prospect by some draft pundits but he might move up. He is already great against the run and is developing pass rushing skills. He is a high motor guy that doesn't take plays off. If he is still there in the 3rd he deserves consideration. IMO
CB- Artie Burns is a CB that might be available with our 3rd rd pick. He's a track guy that has some skills as a CB. Played a little Safety as well. Needs more development but there is a lot to work with.
SS- Karl Joseph is a SS that might be there in the 3rd. He needs to gain a little weight but he is already very physical and could only be more dangerous with a little weight. He is the type that can cover receivers and blow up RB's. He hits violently enough to create fumbles. One of my favorite prospects in the draft.
RB- Kenneth Dixon is a RB that some are projecting for early 3rd consideration. He may move up a little higher before the draft. Plays hard. Not the most physically gifted RB with not a lot of size or explosiveness but runs well in crowds and does all of the little things as well. Just a good football player.
4th RD
MLB - Dominique Alexander - I think he would be more of a project to develop. IF we want a starting caliber MLB it probably has to happen in the first 3 rds. Some sights list Scooby Wright III in the 4th but I highly doubt he is still available this late. Injury history or not.
DT - Vernon Butler - If Butler is still on the board in the 4th I hope we jump on him. I think he could be a day one starter and to get one of those in the 4th rd is a major coup. Much better than Hayden and plays hard the entire game. Very strong upper body and good balance.
CB- Zach Sanchez is a CB that might still be on the board in the 4th. He makes some big plays and has good instincts but his mechanics need work. Probably a decent prospect to teach and maybe some day become a starter.
SS- Kevin Byard is a SS that will probably be available in the 4th. A little short but an interception machine and good with the ball in his hands after picks. He played against small school competition and we have been down that road before but unlike Wilcox he has played the position for years. If the SS position is not addressed earlier I would be happy to see Byard picked.
RB Paul Perkins is a RB that might still be there with our early 4th rd pick. This is another chance to grab a major contributor in the 4th rd. A guy that can see the field and contribute. He has an explosive burst whcih even some higher rated RB's are lacking. He is a little slight and unable to run through LB's but played very well against top notch competition. A solid 4th rd pick. IMO!
4th Comp
MLB- Cassanova Mckinzy is a LB that could still be on the board this late. Great size and moves well with good range. Sometimes takes bad angles and misses tackles. A decent prospect to work with but probably not a starter anytime soon. Again, an instant contributor at LB probably has to come in the first 3 rounds.
DT - Adam Gotsis could be there in the 4th comp area. From Australia and still learning but very athletic and could make a good prospect to teach up and has enough athleticism that I wouldn't be surprised if he flashes enough to see the field his rookie season.
CB- DJ White is a CB that could conceivably still be on the board here. Smallish frame with good ball skills and a surprisingly good tackler for his size. Has natural coverage and ball skills. A very good candidate to teach up that has enough upside he could end up being a starter down the road.
SS- Miles Killebrew is an interesting prospect that might still be on the board. Big and fast with the ability to not only hit hard but excellent in coverage. 6-3 230 lbs with a 4.45 40. I highly suspect he will be moving up draft boards. The only real knock on him is that he hasn't played against top notch competition but this kid looks like a player. If he go's where currently slated he could be the steal of the draft. Keep this one a secret. LOL! Could develop into a starter as soon as his second year and on this team I could see him getting playing time the first year if no other safety's are taken sooner. I see him moving into the 3rd rd but I hope he is still there in the 4th and the team has him on the radar.
RB - AAron Green is a RB that might still be on the board with our 4th comp pick. Neither blazing fast nor powerful but productive. . Could be a contributor in his first year. I view the RB position as one that can add help to the team this late in the draft and there are several other RB's in this range that would make good candidates to split some time with the current crop of RB's. They most likely wont be instant impact players that other teams have to prepare for but solid contributors that result in your 4th comp not being a wasted pick.
What I see from looking at prospects in the first 4 rounds plus comp area for the 5 positions that I think would make the most immediate impact on the team is that if you want a player that can contribute right away certain positions must be addressed early.
Your MLB better come in the first 3 rounds. SS the same. CB too. You can find a solid contributor at DT in the 4th and the same can be said for RB. With that said, here is my attempt to find 5 contributors with the first 5 picks in the draft.
1. Vernon Hargreaves III CB
2.Jeremy Cash SS
3. Tyler Matekevich MLB
4. Vernon Butler DT
5. AAron Green RB
with the 6th rd comps you can find a speedy WR, and linemen to groom. With F.A. a mobile QB that can pick up first downs with his legs as well as learn from Romo and reach the potential everyone knows is there. What we can't do is walk away from this draft with one or two guys only that see the field.
IMO! What say you?
