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THIS!

I like Mack as the SAM linebacker in Schwartz defense!

Doing it in the studio vs. being pressured by someone is a much different context for sure!

The dynamic of whether it would require our second or third pick to move up to 4 or 5 is likely the question at this point.

It is much more likely the discussion is whether we have to give up our second#41 or our third#73 to move up to say 4 or 5.

He can throw the ball. The arm talent is not the problem with EJ. The bigger question is can he do it with pressure on him, because his footwork becomes more important.

I agree with this. Why is it so hard for people to believe they may want to trade up. Wouldn't Watkins look good in the open field? How about Khalil Mack as the SAM linebacker?

I saw the segment on ESPN with Kaplan. It seemed tongue in cheek, right after Kiper and McShay went chalk with Watkins. Wingo acted like they needed to spruce up the stagnant draft talk, so he did.

How about a trade down to 13-STL or 16 DAL and pick up extra picks in the top 50-75, and then draft this guy.

Still one visit left I think

I listened to the interview, and have been following the Schwartz scheme thing. I have a question for the folks who believe we could trade up for Clowney. In the 4-3 under article it says Mario Williams is the Bills fit for the 5,7,9 End. It also says Clowney is the best fit in the draft. Does Mario fit the other DE profile? Is it the right thing to do? IMO, if they could do this, it would be awesome to tweak the scheme and have these guys coming off the ends together. Seems like a no-brainer. Opinions?

Awesome!

Thanks for sharing you guys! Good reads.

I agree. Sometimes I think it is better to view the players as nameless. Player X has a performance level and a cost! Emotions need to be taken out of it. If a deal makes you better, you do it.

Hypothetically speaking, If player A performs at a level(1-10), of say 8 or 9 and it costs $8 mil/yr, and player B performs at level 6 or 7 and costs less than 1 mil against the cap, then it becomes a no brainer. The difference in resources can be applied elsewhere. That is the game in the NFL.

Best, is a relative assessment, he may not be so much better than the replacement that it merits paying him as big a % of the cap.

I'm not saying he isn't traded, but methinks it won't be the Raiders. Already have McFadden and Jones-Drew.

You are right

Just to be clear I am not advocating "OL or bust". I don't believe FEAR THE LOSING is either. So don't lecture on straw men. Also, there seems to be a wolfpack mentality whenever someone brings up drafting an O-lineman with our pick. It is possible to draft BPA, and it is an o-lineman, and it works out!! As for the Russell Wilson thing your kidding right.

I think your QB is always worth protecting! Nah lets listen to the guy who thinks some QBs aren't worth it. Lets take his opinion seriously and make him the GM!

What a pompous comment! Thanks for explaining how it is to us all. The fact that 7 NFL teams drafted OL in first 20 picks shows they do value them. Thanks for making a good point for him!

Boy that would be an exciting group wouldn't it!!!!!

Nice post. Well thought out. To the people who make it blatantly clear they thinking putting a pylon at RT is the way to go: GET !@#$ING REAL!

I'm not so sure Houston won't take Mack first. I hear they like him more.

Makes sense! All we hear is how deep this draft is, and we are unlikely to get one of the few blue-chippers without trading up. If the QBs get taken and one of the studs falls to us it becomes a different story. But, we have more needs than one guy.