to make the team. I don't see us "wasting" this all important, and only other selection thus far on any type of project player, or one at a position where there is significant other competition and the possibility he would be cut or put on the PS. Throw that out on the other picks, you can take projects and more risk with 5-7. There are good players available at any position of need. Breaking it down:
DB - Any player selected will be competing with Bell and Wooden, for 2 0f 3 spots, so one of those three would not make it. This is assuming that they sign only one other CB (T. Buck), not two. If they signed two CB's then either Bell or Wooden will get cut.
WR - I really want us to add a player here, personally. However, if they only carry 5 you are cutting two of Wilkins, Tolver, or Minnis. If they carry 6, then you are still cutting 1 of those 3. Losing Minnis would not be the end of the world, but I am not sure they would entertain carrying 6.
DT - When the FO made the comments pre draft about Whitley/Jerman being ready to compete, I thought it was a smokescreen and now obviously was not. They have made similar comments regarding the DL, with Romero, Tony Brown, and Nate Bolling. Adding a DT (I really think they should draft Matthias Askew) would mean one of these prospects including Romero is gone.
OL - One of the two spots I feel this selection will be. There is still not enough depth. If St. Clair loses the RT battle he becomes the swing 6th man. He would back up all spots. It leaves them thin at tackle and guard though, and especially center where DW was quoted yesterday the Billy Yates is the back up center " for now", which I thought was telling. Ruddy is the likely addition and would be fine by me. But adding one more lineman with the 4th pick would also make a lot of sense for depth purposes.
LB - This is my selection for today and Demorrio Williams is one of the two players I feel that they want. He may be gone by their selection. There is no one of significance on the roster to compete for the 6th LB spot. They may carry 7. Ayanbadejo is no more than a ST and would get killed if pressed in to a starting role due to injury. Brendan Givan? In NFLE and likely destined to the PS. They need to add another reserve here and hopeful someone who can step in case of injury and be ready to compete next year when Seau likely moves on or is in a reserve role.
I go LB at 4 and WR or OL at 5.
DB - Any player selected will be competing with Bell and Wooden, for 2 0f 3 spots, so one of those three would not make it. This is assuming that they sign only one other CB (T. Buck), not two. If they signed two CB's then either Bell or Wooden will get cut.
WR - I really want us to add a player here, personally. However, if they only carry 5 you are cutting two of Wilkins, Tolver, or Minnis. If they carry 6, then you are still cutting 1 of those 3. Losing Minnis would not be the end of the world, but I am not sure they would entertain carrying 6.
DT - When the FO made the comments pre draft about Whitley/Jerman being ready to compete, I thought it was a smokescreen and now obviously was not. They have made similar comments regarding the DL, with Romero, Tony Brown, and Nate Bolling. Adding a DT (I really think they should draft Matthias Askew) would mean one of these prospects including Romero is gone.
OL - One of the two spots I feel this selection will be. There is still not enough depth. If St. Clair loses the RT battle he becomes the swing 6th man. He would back up all spots. It leaves them thin at tackle and guard though, and especially center where DW was quoted yesterday the Billy Yates is the back up center " for now", which I thought was telling. Ruddy is the likely addition and would be fine by me. But adding one more lineman with the 4th pick would also make a lot of sense for depth purposes.
LB - This is my selection for today and Demorrio Williams is one of the two players I feel that they want. He may be gone by their selection. There is no one of significance on the roster to compete for the 6th LB spot. They may carry 7. Ayanbadejo is no more than a ST and would get killed if pressed in to a starting role due to injury. Brendan Givan? In NFLE and likely destined to the PS. They need to add another reserve here and hopeful someone who can step in case of injury and be ready to compete next year when Seau likely moves on or is in a reserve role.
I go LB at 4 and WR or OL at 5.
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