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For this one, it's not about whom we project -- it's about which player we would take at each slot.
Thing is, because we have to alternate picks, we won't always get the player who seems like the best fit for each slot, because that player could be taken the pick before. The ground rules are simple: alternate picks; no trades; no deals that say "I won't take Player X if you don't take Player Y." It's just "This is whom I'd take" at every slot on the board for three full rounds.
Let the fun begin.
Rd 1
5. Washington Commanders
McShay's pick: Dante Fowler, DE, Florida
We're thrilled that Fowler is available at this spot, as he's the top-ranked edge rusher on my board, and that's Washington's biggest need. He also has the size new general manager Scot McCloughan covets at the position.
9. New York Giants
McShay's pick: Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia
Yes, this is early for a running back, but Gurley is one of the best overall prospects in this draft class and the best player on the board in this scenario. He's a fit too, as the Giants lacked a big-play threat at running back last season, and free-agent pickup Shane Vereen is more of a part-time back whose biggest contributions come via the passing game.
20. Philadelphia Eagles
Kiper's pick: Marcus Peters, CB, Washington
I think the coachability concerns are more muted at this point and I want to give Chip Kelly a cornerback he really needs and believe he'll make it work. Peters can be a turnover-maker in the secondary. This is a clear need area as well.
27. Dallas Cowboys
McShay's pick: Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State
Goldman won't provide much as a pass-rusher, but he's an excellent run defender who will make the Cowboys better in that area.
Thing is, because we have to alternate picks, we won't always get the player who seems like the best fit for each slot, because that player could be taken the pick before. The ground rules are simple: alternate picks; no trades; no deals that say "I won't take Player X if you don't take Player Y." It's just "This is whom I'd take" at every slot on the board for three full rounds.
Let the fun begin.
Rd 1
5. Washington Commanders
McShay's pick: Dante Fowler, DE, Florida
We're thrilled that Fowler is available at this spot, as he's the top-ranked edge rusher on my board, and that's Washington's biggest need. He also has the size new general manager Scot McCloughan covets at the position.
9. New York Giants
McShay's pick: Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia
Yes, this is early for a running back, but Gurley is one of the best overall prospects in this draft class and the best player on the board in this scenario. He's a fit too, as the Giants lacked a big-play threat at running back last season, and free-agent pickup Shane Vereen is more of a part-time back whose biggest contributions come via the passing game.
20. Philadelphia Eagles
Kiper's pick: Marcus Peters, CB, Washington
I think the coachability concerns are more muted at this point and I want to give Chip Kelly a cornerback he really needs and believe he'll make it work. Peters can be a turnover-maker in the secondary. This is a clear need area as well.
27. Dallas Cowboys
McShay's pick: Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State
Goldman won't provide much as a pass-rusher, but he's an excellent run defender who will make the Cowboys better in that area.
