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I think this is a good sign for Miami. With Slay being traded to Philly, Detroit needs a top CB and Okudah will be on the board at three and is everyone’s pick as the best CB in the draft. You cannot hope to compete without good corner play so I have to think Detroit will not pass on him. This would keep Miami picking at five, which is perfect.
 
They have Desmond Trufant. But yes, odds are they’ll take Okudah.
 
They most likely could still get Okudah at #5 or #6 with a trade back from #3 ....which is a fairly likely scenario. They still get their man and acquire more assets. It's really a case of do we roll the dice or do we secure our guy?
 
The problem is the Chargers. They pretty much have said they are gonna stick with Tyrod Taylor and a Rookie, so that means they are a threat to jump over us.
 
Hargitt01 said:
They most likely could still get Okudah at #5 or #6 with a trade back from #3 ....which is a fairly likely scenario. They still get their man and acquire more assets. It's really a case of do we roll the dice or do we secure our guy?
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Doubtful...Giants had the 2nd worse pass defense last year. They would take him at 4.
 
Crzynick25 said:
The problem is the Chargers. They pretty much have said they are gonna stick with Tyrod Taylor and a Rookie, so that means they are a threat to jump over us.
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Yeah but we can outbid anything they put on the table if we need to. My bet is they want Herbert.
 
Giants would happily trade back and still get a good OT. We legitimately have 2 spots ahead of us where both Tua and Herbert could go.
 
Crzynick25 said:
The problem is the Chargers. They pretty much have said they are gonna stick with Tyrod Taylor and a Rookie, so that means they are a threat to jump over us.
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Sure, they're a threat but my point is, I don't think any of those teams is willing to move back to 6 and miss out on their guy. Cincy is taking Burrow, Washington is taking Young. The Lions need a stud CB and moving to 6 risks that because the Giants could take him at 4. If the Chargers move up to 3, then Detroit has to be worried that the team they just traded with forces Miami to take Simmons because he is simply too good to pass up on and their QB is gone. Then suddenly Detroit misses out on two impact defenders I'm sure their defensive minded coach would love to have.

The Chargers could save their draft picks (they have only their own) and just pick a QB like Herbert at 6. Trading up would cost them a lot and leave them with little draft capital to address other needs on their roster.
 
Kev7 said:
Giants would happily trade back and still get a good OT. We legitimately have 2 spots ahead of us where both Tua and Herbert could go.
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You would think so but from what I understand, GM Gettleman has NEVER traded back in the first round, ever.
 
Crzynick25 said:
The problem is the Chargers. They pretty much have said they are gonna stick with Tyrod Taylor and a Rookie, so that means they are a threat to jump over us.
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They are draft capital poor though with only 7 total picks in 2020. They could obviously throw in 2021 picks, not sure if you are allowed to trade 2022 picks yet ??

Lets take a scenario where they give 6 and a 2021 1st and 2nd. Miami can beat that by giving them 5 and 26 and perhaps just a 3 or nothing at all more because Miami can legitimately use a line that we will be picking Okudah, the player they have now literrally backed themselves into a corner as having to pick at 5. JAX may be the bigger threat.
 
Geordie said:
They are draft capital poor though with only 7 total picks in 2020. They could obviously throw in 2021 picks, not sure if you are allowed to trade 2022 picks yet ??

Lets take a scenario where they give 6 and a 2021 1st and 2nd. Miami can beat that by giving them 5 and 26 and perhaps just a 3 or nothing at all more because Miami can legitimately use a line that we will be picking Okudah, the player they have now literrally backed themselves into a corner as having to pick at 5. JAX may be the bigger threat.
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agree with that. Miami is going to have its shot to counter basically anyone. if the Chargers or the Jags try and move up we can be assured the Lions or Redskins will be on the phone with the Dolphins to see if we can outbid.
 
Andyman said:
You would think so but from what I understand, GM Gettleman has NEVER traded back in the first round, ever.
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That’s very interesting. And Pitt has never traded their no 1 since like 1957. I believe the fact that these two franchises have been some of the best run for a long time is not a coincidence in terms of how they handle the draft.
 
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