Sure but then they are back looking for a LT next year (with another pick that will be too late for a ready starter) without the luxury of redshirting him for a year. The need at LT next year is more definite and critical than potentially upgrading a guard spot this year.
Taking Barton would not gave stopped them from taking Paul at 55. Or Morgan at 21 and Beebe at 55.
If Miami had taken Barton at 21 and Paul at 55, then Miami, in theory would have their LT/C/RG and RT spots locked up for 3-5 years. There would be no need to urgently address the O line next offseason.
Although Guards are easy to replace. Our interior line will still need to be addressed next year.
Barton would have also given you the flexibility at any position on the line to fill in for an injury. He would be an immediate starter with rotational flexibility.
Chop. Amazing talent. Sure he'll make many plays. But once Phillips and Chubb come back he would turn to be a rotational option.
It's almost a foregone conclusion Armstead will retire or be done after this season, maybe next.
There is no guarantee Chubb is expected to be moved after this season.
Phillips- unless they don't sign him to an extension, he is the future in Miami.
So no doubt Chop is a phenomenal player. His impact to Miamis overall success will be less then had Miami gone Barton or Morgan or any top rated linemen in round 1 and 2.
I am curios if they knew they would get Kamara, would they still have drafted Chop?