My favorite player in the Draft

[QuestForSix]

Plug and play 10 year starter at DT. Elite run defender day 1. Good enough first step where if he can develop there his ceiling moves up considerably. Bust proof. We could do alot worse at 20, and CP has really emphasized run stopping

Downs at 12 and McDonald at 20 would be a dream

 

[stilltheguru]

@visionary

 

[visionary]

@visionary

Im taking him at 20 or with a trade down between 21-25

If you think defense starts with stopping the run and collapsing the pocket he is it

 

[LouBrown]

Like Kenneth Grant last year, I wouldn't be shocked if he didn't make it to 20.

In a draft this poor, high floors matter a lot more.

 

[jazzcat22]

Im taking him at 20 or with a trade down between 21-25

If you think defense starts with stopping the run and collapsing the pocket he is it

I did a mock draft. Also made a post in another thread.
They could trade down to the mid 20's, get a 3rd round pick. And take McDonald with that mid 20's pick.

 

[cnuball21]

Good player but 20 for a run clogger that gives you zero pass rush is incredibly rich IMO.

I am a fan but you can get run cloggers later in the draft.

 

[LouBrown]

Good player but 20 for a run clogger that gives you zero pass rush is incredibly rich IMO.

I am a fan but you can get run cloggers later in the draft.

I think the bet is that he can turn that power into some sort of rush ability - he just turned 21 so he's going to develop a fair amount physically still.

You're reaching at 20 anyways, and McDonald is pretty low-risk upside.

 

[Risen Star]

Good player but 20 for a run clogger that gives you zero pass rush is incredibly rich IMO.

I am a fan but you can get run cloggers later in the draft.

I know. We should save all our premium picks for....cornerbacks.

 

[cnuball21]

I think the bet is that he can turn that power into some sort of rush ability - he just turned 21 so he's going to develop a fair amount physically still.

You're reaching at 20 anyways, and McDonald is pretty low-risk upside.

If were are going to bet on traits I would rather due so at a more premium position.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Love him also, not the Clemson player.

 

[ErikWilliamsHeadSlap]

Plug and play 10 year starter at DT. Elite run defender day 1. Good enough first step where if he can develop there his ceiling moves up considerably. Bust proof. We could do alot worse at 20, and CP has really emphasized run stopping

Downs at 12 and McDonald at 20 would be a dream

Not totally against drafting another DT. SInce this isn't a one season fix, at least have one strength on D. I just don't see them drafting another first round tackle. Already spent a 1st and a 2nd on Quinnen.

 

[visionary]

Good player but 20 for a run clogger that gives you zero pass rush is incredibly rich IMO.

I am a fan but you can get run cloggers later in the draft.

He is not “a run clogger” he is “a pocket collapser”, you dont get players like him later in the draft

 

[cnuball21]

He is not “a run clogger” he is “a pocket collapser”, you dont get players like him later in the draft

sure

 

[visionary]

sure

Its all good buddy
I know you dont agree and respect your opinion

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

He is not “a run clogger” he is “a pocket collapser”, you dont get players like him later in the draft

This, try getting that in the 5th, 6th or 7th, they will not be there. We have tried that route before.

 

[beware_d-ware]

I think all the dudes from #20 to like #40 in this draft class look about the same. A bunch of steady Eddies who are going to start a bunch of games but won't be difference makers. I haven't looked too closely at past draft classes, but in most years, it feels feels like that talent dropoff from "impact starter" to "average player" usually happens 5 or 10 picks later.

Maybe we'll catch a falling stud at #20 and be really glad that we were picking at the front of "average player" line, but it feels more like we're going to have to end up reaching for a guy.

McDonald's definitely a steady Eddie, he's going to lock down two gaps for the next decade. But Lee Hunter has like his same exact game and 95% of his talent. And Caleb Banks has the physical upside neither of those guys do, if you're willing to gamble on his feet.

In a perfect world, I'd just trade down to like pick #35 and get an extra 3rd, then take whichever DT makes it to our new pick. Or if none of them do, we could still grab a different faller like say EMW or Cashius Howell.

But I don't think that trade phone's going to be ringing. If we end up standing at #20, then I think McDonald's about as good as anyone else we'd get.