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Well I disagree about calling someone with an identical twin already playing the same position in the NFL "unique" because he obviously isn't one of a kind. But generally agree with most of the rest.
This is a deep draft and that matters. But given the ruleset changes and passing proclivity, RT'S are becoming more important.
Pouncey is a good athlete for the position, but he also lacks power, so while he is exceptional at down field blocking, he isn't great at moving the pile in the run game or holding the PoA against strong interior power. I'm not so sure his skill set is awesome, but definitely very good overall.
I think argument #3 is the best personally. His identical twin showed the ability, work ethic, durability and production making Mike a low risk pick. That's still quite a premium for that comfort.
Personally, I wouldn't draft a C at 15, but you make some good points. This pick worked out, even if we over drafted the position.
RT is worthy of a top 10 pick. Personally, I've been saying all along that Martin is a stud LG, and while I'd be very happy to add him at 19, I'd always prefer Lewan.
I would consider trading up for Lewan.
Given the new rookie wage scale and the costs of the 5th year options, trading up will definitely be cheaper than ever. If any team trades down gets anything close to that antiquated Jimmy Johnson draft value chart they just fleeced the team loving up. I'd expect closer o half that, and often less.
Our OL is in worse shape today than it was this time last year. If we don't fix that dependably in this draft, our season implodes and we have to blow it up and start over ... again.
I think we need at least 2 OL in our first 3 picks. If not, we wasted a season, staff, and maybe QB. This draft is midnight the night before our term paper is due. If we screw this up, we fail.
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This is a deep draft and that matters. But given the ruleset changes and passing proclivity, RT'S are becoming more important.
Pouncey is a good athlete for the position, but he also lacks power, so while he is exceptional at down field blocking, he isn't great at moving the pile in the run game or holding the PoA against strong interior power. I'm not so sure his skill set is awesome, but definitely very good overall.
I think argument #3 is the best personally. His identical twin showed the ability, work ethic, durability and production making Mike a low risk pick. That's still quite a premium for that comfort.
Personally, I wouldn't draft a C at 15, but you make some good points. This pick worked out, even if we over drafted the position.
RT is worthy of a top 10 pick. Personally, I've been saying all along that Martin is a stud LG, and while I'd be very happy to add him at 19, I'd always prefer Lewan.
I would consider trading up for Lewan.
Given the new rookie wage scale and the costs of the 5th year options, trading up will definitely be cheaper than ever. If any team trades down gets anything close to that antiquated Jimmy Johnson draft value chart they just fleeced the team loving up. I'd expect closer o half that, and often less.
Our OL is in worse shape today than it was this time last year. If we don't fix that dependably in this draft, our season implodes and we have to blow it up and start over ... again.
I think we need at least 2 OL in our first 3 picks. If not, we wasted a season, staff, and maybe QB. This draft is midnight the night before our term paper is due. If we screw this up, we fail.
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