My prediction is Parsons will drop to at least 14. No way are we or anyone else taking him at 3. He has all the tools but no tool box.
This shows how many needs we really have.I'm more or less playing Devils Advocate with this argument. I want us to draft an offensive tackle first (Sewell or Slater) and then come back around at 18 with a weapon (Marshall or Bateman) or trade up from 18 for a weapon (Waddle or Pitts).
With that being said, there is no doubt that we still have a few holes on defense, particularly in the front 7, and there is a case to be made for us to go defense in round 1 and make ourselves into a potentially super dominant D.
3rd overall - Micah Parsons
Fills the void in the middle of our defense as a big, elite MLB that can also rush the passer from the middle of your defense or move to rush off the edge on passing situations. Kid kills it against the run and can rush the passer like crazy. He's not great YET in coverage but he can develop and be our new Zach Thomas with better pass rush ability and a lot more speed.
18th overall (or trade up) - Rousseau or Paye
Big, Elite DE prospects that both have the ability to speed rush off the edge or bull rush or stunt. On the other side of Ogbah, either one of these guys can produce immediately and become star pass rushers that can also play the run. Rousseau is more raw but might have more upside as a Jason Taylor type that can do it all... Has a similar frame to JT but has the ability to add more bulk.
Like I said, I'd prefer us to go offense in round 1... However, knowing the mindset of our coach and GM and knowing how we want to be built as a dominant defensive team, I wouldn't be surprised if our first round was all defense... And I wouldn't be mad. With additions like Parsons and Paye to go along with our elite secondary - if we can also add a fat, run stuffing Nose Tackle in FA or in round 3 or 4, suddenly our defense has no holes (besides MAYBE a little weak at FS) and we can have a super elite D for years to come.
Thoughts?
Doesn’t this describe Minka? The guy we traded to Pittsburgh.Parsons is a guy to watch draft day. If these alleged character concerns cause him to slide, I would be interested in taking him at 18. I think Flores and Grier have done a good job drafting “safe” players that turn into decent starters (like Wilkins). However, they haven’t taken on a difficult to handle player (in the draft at least) with elite potential. Guys with high intangibles are great for the foundation of a franchise, but you also need guys with All-Pro potential.
You completely missed my point. Perhaps I phrased it poorly.He isn't here, hasn't been in almost two years, and isn't coming back.
How is your comment relavent, in any way, to the reality of the present situation? Sour grapes are not attractive.
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You didn't "phrase it poorly". You said nothing of the sort.You completely missed my point. Perhaps I phrased it poorly.
I was trying to say that since Flo did not want Minka, seemingly due to attitude, it might suggest he would value Parsons less.
I do not want to have to draft at 3. Nobody stands out that much for me Hopefully somebody wants Fields and is willing to give us their 1st this yr and second, along with a 1st next yr. I hope Wilson and Fields have amazing pro days As long as we stay in the top 10 with our 1st pick we get a very good w/o. The ability to grab a guy like Parsons , or Pitts if they fall, from our draft capital we got from trading out of 3, still pick at 18 and keep all of our draft this yr and next. This would be huge. If we can not trade out of 3 , I think we need to draft Smith. Give your QB what he wants
I like that strategy. Smith is the player I most want in this draft. Had Chase played this year, he might be my first choice.I’m fine with trading down a couple spots with the Eagles or Panthers as long as we get Smith or Chase. Don’t see us drafting any player with serious character concerns like Parsons and no way we draft an olineman at 3.