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I don't know man. It's a different era. Those numbers mean very little imo. Zay is meh. He doesn't have any traits that show tremendous upside that says he is any more than what we have seen. I think he is what he is, which is meh. Most of his numbers came in garbage time: https://fantasydata.com/9-best-fantasy-football-garbage-time-players-of-2018 He's number 5 on the top ten garbage time fantasy players of 2018. Again this isn't then end all be all, but it does mean that you have to take his statistics with a grain of salt.

Zay Jones is Josh Reed. He's meh. But what makes things worse for a lot of people, me included is that we gave up draft capital to trade up to get him, and passed on Cooper Kupp and JuJu. Now that's not Zay's fault, but it is what it is. What is his fault is that he doesn't catch the ball. Great receivers like TO had a lot of drops, but he was a gamebreaker. You can't be a meh jag receiver and not be able to catch the ball. Zay is nowhere near Moulds in terms of ability and upside. Zay is a Josh Reed type.

The Bills are crazy if they draft an offensive linemen at 9 in this particular draft. None of them are worth that pick.

Definitely, Dillard is a much better prospect, but their college pass blocking grades were both super high. My point is that that PFF number on Dillard means very little if anything. It's a system produced number.

Probably Vontae

This number is a bit misleading based on the offense that Washington State runs. To me the Risner and Bradbury numbers are impressive. But PFF stuff is not really meaningful when it comes to offensive line. You have to look at all of the factors. https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2018-prospect-preview-is-wsu-g-cody-oconnell-the-best-pass-blocker-in-the-nation This is PFF's article that touted former WSU OL Cody O'Connell as the best pass blocking linemen in the country. He graded a 93.1. This is the same guy who wasn't even good enough to make a practice squad. That's how meaningful these numbers are. Dillard may be athletic, but he has short arms and played in a offense that hid any deficiencies in his game. It's a trap. To me he is not a first round pick. From the article, eerily similar to what they are saying about Dillard. Obviously, Dillard is the better prospect. But don't be mislead by PFF numbers that don't tell the whole story. O’Connell will always have question marks about is run blocking ability coming from the pass-first Washington State offense. Although he did produce the third-highest percentage of positively-graded blocks in the run game, he gave up the 26th highest percentage of negatively-graded run blocks in the draft class too.

These made me think of Browning Nagle. And they are awful. This looks like a Green version of the new Browns jerseys.

This what the Patriots did last year. They loaded up with tight ends, fullbacks, and big offensive linemen and literally smashed people with old school power, duo, and counter plays, all the way to the Super bowl. With teams spending so much more time in nickel and getting smaller, quicker linebackers, it makes sense to attack them with some old school smash mouth football. And the playaction attack gets that much better.

I mentioned this somewhere but Morse cures all. Having a high end center makes a line gel. It's about communication and feel and Morse is all about that stuff. Morse played with a revolving door of guards the last few years and KC's line never missed a beat. Spain next to Dawkins feels right. Spain is very similar to Richie in terms of style of play and things of that nature. Dawkins was at his best playing next to Richie. Morse is by far the best center Spain has ever played with as well. The right side is question marks, but a guy like Nsekhe, who has been a backup and literally played everywhere should be able to work with anybody with no issue.

Mills and Miller are two of the worst offensive linemen I have ever watched. They blow. Colin Brown level. People who don't see that will see that this year when they watch the new guys play.

Bodine played a few games at guard at UNC because of injuries. He got some work there in OTAs and minicamp last year. I think, if Long starts at RG, then you kepe Bodine. If someone else starts at RG, Long becomes your backup center. and Bodine is gone. Feliciano and Sirles also have the ability to play center.

Great signing. Smart as well. Now can we finally stop talking about moving Dawkins to LG? This is your starting left guard. Dawkins-Spain-Morse-??????-Nsekhe RG will be a huge battle between Teller, Feliciano, Long, Boettger, possible draft pick I think Long wins. I pencil Nsekhe in at RT, but I think they try to upgrade that spot in the draft. Maybe a guy like McGary.

Man I really want to like Sutton Smith, but he just doesn't have that length. We joke about T-Rex arms, but seriously, he has them. I think, perhaps, he could play will inside in a 3-4, but he might get eaten alive by big blockers. But he is going to really struggle to play against the tackles in the NFL. IMO, he doesn't have the length to be an edge player in the NFL. Even if he bulks up a bit, his arms will still be way too short. I do think he will be a special teams demon. Can't argue with the production, I just don't see where he could possibly play. He reminds me of a very poor man's John Simon, though Simon is bigger, faster, stronger, and longer. Simon has carved out a respectable career as a sub package part time guy.

I think if, somehow, Williams, Bosa, or Allen are there at 5, they might try to trade with up. I do think 2 makes some sense as well, but might be too costly. I don't think the Raiders will trade down, as they already have 3 first rounders.

David Sills. That's my guy. Super smart former quarterback who understands the passing game and is a really good red zone guy. Probably my favorite receiver in the draft. Yep! Do it!

That's great question. I assume there is a ton of back channel stuff that goes on through agents and former teammates and things like that. I do think the Shaq fit makes a lot of sense becuase he came into the league as an athlete without a position and McDermott has to get a good amount of credit for turning him into a legit OLB in the NFL. Imo, for a guy like that, fit is super important.

I don't think he drops, but what is obvious to me is that we are going to have our pick of some pretty damn good defensive talent.

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I think there are a bunch of young, fast, smaller linebackers that will be available in the later rounds of the draft, where you can easily add some depth. As for replacing Lorax at SAM, i think the McBeane will go after Shaq Thompson who is playing on a 5th year option and is set to be an UFA next offseason.

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Thanks for posting Gunner. Good stuff.

Boy Montez Sweat looks a little like young Julius Peppers. A bit lighter but faster. Growing on me a bit.

I think San Fran and Tampa would be interested in Zay as a slot guy and I think he could be used as a part of a package in a trade up scenario.

I like the idea of the trade down and trade back up scenario as well. But I just think Bosa is an elite talent, and Williams as well, but I'd strongly prefer Bosa because he's an edge player. Honestly, if I can do it without giving up 2020's number 1 I would do it in a heartbeat, but that doesn't seem possible. I was also thinking about the possibility of moving up to 5-6, maybe getting a discount from Mr. Gettleman and getting up to two from there, but I digress. It's going to come down to how motivated a team like SF or Tampa or whomever are to move down. If they are super motivated to move down, then perhaps they take less.