I think this draft is about building a base. The QB class is better and fits our offense (Patriots style) better next year. So if we're going to have a rookie QB in 2020, let's rebuild that OL today. Fortunately, there are a lot of solid OL prospects that will be available in the middle and late rounds. So, while we don't need to draft OL early, expect us to draft two OL at some point and probably bring in some good OL UDFA's. At a very minimum we need two new starting guards.
The DL is being completely deconstructed and rebuilt from scratch. The ends will require high picks, so don't be surprised if we use our 1st on a DE, and don't be surprised if we pick two DL early. Grier and the front office have been honest with us, because the need is obvious and nobody would have been fooled by lying or subterfuge. Rebuilding both lines NEEDS to be done, so there's no point in hiding the fact that we're going to do it.
Since we have our LT, I see it unlikely we trade up. It seems more likely we trade down (for more picks within the 2019 draft) or out (for more picks in the 2020 draft).
The DL is being completely deconstructed and rebuilt from scratch. The ends will require high picks, so don't be surprised if we use our 1st on a DE, and don't be surprised if we pick two DL early. Grier and the front office have been honest with us, because the need is obvious and nobody would have been fooled by lying or subterfuge. Rebuilding both lines NEEDS to be done, so there's no point in hiding the fact that we're going to do it.
Since we have our LT, I see it unlikely we trade up. It seems more likely we trade down (for more picks within the 2019 draft) or out (for more picks in the 2020 draft).