Building trenches mock

[Zekeats]

Teams with DL needs include Tampa Bay, Chicago, Miami, Washington, Cincinnati and Baltimore. Most need depth, so a guy who can play either DT or DE would be useful.

Just because we think Crawford is trash doesn't mean the rest of the league does...

 

[BAT]

Love the idea of building through the trenches and also building from middle out. Will Hernandez may not be available but some other talented OG may still be there: Braden Smith or Wyatt Teller.

Using your draft philosophy:

1: DT Vita Vea
2: OG Braden Smith
3: EDGE Josh Sweat
4A: MLB Darius Leonard
4B: SS/LB Shaquiem Griffin
5: OT Desmond Harrison
6A: FS/CB Dane Cruikshank
6B: RB Phillip Lindsay
6C: DT PJ Hall
7: WR Justin Watson

 

[Verdict]

In this exercise I used multiple draft sites to make my mock. I focused on building the trenches as that's the way you win championships.

Free Agency.

We have signed 7 guys already but with 2 major holes left we look to shore those spots up. It's later in free agency so shouldn't cost too much.

Tre Boston safety. Excels in coverage, missed some tackles but with upgraded front 7 won't be a big problem.

Navarro Bowman MLB. Losing Hitchens created a need in the middle. Add that Lee has struggled with injuries and Jaylon still working his way back we bring in a tackling machine. Would instantly improve our LB corps.



Draft.

1. Vita Vea DT. Some have him gone top 12 but some have Vea available at 19. It's an easy decision, Vea gives us a big body 1 tech but has pass rush ability.

TRADE. (Tyrone Crawford, Cole Beasley and 6th round.... Possibly add a future conditional pick just to trade up a few spots)

2. Will Hernandez OG. A few mocks have Hernandez going in the 2nd round. Dallas is able to be patient and only has to move up a few spots to solidify the OL. Hernandez will plug in day 1 at LG while letting Collins stay at RT and giving us a great swing tackle in Fleming...... No more Green debacle.

3. M.J Stewart CB/FS. With Scandrick gone and Jones moving to corner we still need a young secondary piece. Stewart is great in coverage especially tight ends. Wouldn't need to start right away with our corners plus getting Boston but would still be able to contribute and develop into a starter.

4. Tyrell Crosby OT. It's possible he isn't available here but a few mocks have him in the 4th. Has future LT starter traits in case Smith isn't healthy. Gives us more depth on the OL so we never have a Green and Bell debacle again.

4. Josey Jewel LB. Bowman is 30 and will be a short term bridge. While some dislike Jewel he is very good tackling. Would give us depth in the middle and a guy that can develop into a starter.

5. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo DE. With Lawrence on the franchise tag, Tapper staying hurt, Gregory waiting on reinstatement, Crawford gone and Ealy in a short term deal we add a talented pass rusher here. Needs a ton of development but has some pass rush moves already. Would be a nice rotational piece to our suddenly strong DL.

6. Shaquem Griffin LB. Only reason I have Griffin lasting to the 6th is his handicap. I think he will be a very good player and could possibly go in the 4th. At this point he is too good of a value to pass up and if he can show the ability to tackle running backs, TEs and receivers he will be a steal. Front 7 is looking strong and has depth now.

6. Bo Scarborough RB. Morris doesn't have a contract with us and we need another running back besides Zeke and Rod. Bo would be a good back to add and makes our strength even stronger.

7. Marquez Valdes-Scantling WR. Had no idea he would last here as he is a big body receiver with speed. Has some good traits but needs developing. He is everything you want physically and will be matchup problems if our coaching staff could get creative sometimes.

TRADE (next years 6th)

7. Jordan Thomas TE. Needs work in the blocking area but can contribute immediately as a receiver. With Witten on the team TEs just aren't going to get much time or reps. Thomas will also protect us if Rico can't go again this season.



A few possible UDFA

Austin Proehl WR
Robert Foster WR
Kenny Hill QB
Andre Smith LB



In closing some of these guys will fall and rise but this exercise they were available in those spots. I think we have improved the roster from top to bottom. Defense should be improved and so will the offense.

I wouldn't trade Beas and I don't think Hernandez falls to us in the 2nd. Having said that this would be a great draft haul. I like OBO where you have him. Great value pick. I don't think he lasts that long but mocks have him all over the place.

I don't think he gets out of the second round. He is a very solid football player.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

I wouldn't trade Beas and I don't think Hernandez falls to us in the 2nd. Having said that this would be a great draft haul. I like OBO where you have him. Great value pick. I don't think he lasts that long but mocks have him all over the place.

I don't think he gets out of the second round. He is a very solid football player.

I traded up in the second to get Hernandez. You very well could be right about Obo sand was surprise to see him there so took him. Thanks for the feedback.

The trading of Beasley is only because we have a log jam there. With his salary and the only one that is slot only I traded him. Plus he has more value I think then the other guys not named Hurns and Dez.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Love the idea of building through the trenches and also building from middle out. Will Hernandez may not be available but some other talented OG may still be there: Braden Smith or Wyatt Teller.

Using your draft philosophy:

1: DT Vita Vea
2: OG Braden Smith
3: EDGE Josh Sweat
4A: MLB Darius Leonard
4B: SS/LB Shaquiem Griffin
5: OT Desmond Harrison
6A: FS/CB Dane Cruikshank
6B: RB Phillip Lindsay
6C: DT PJ Hall
7: WR Justin Watson

With no trades I like your draft pretty good. Great job

 

[Proof]

I'm with you. Who's gonna trade for Crawford

Well played

 

[Melonfeud]

With no trades I like your draft pretty good. Great job

Yes,I can't see a complaint with the first 4 rounds at all