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This is one of those drafts where the first two off the board are pretty much known, but there's a metric eff-ton of speculation from there. It could be a whirlwind of trades or every team pretty gets the draft to fall in some accordance with their boards. At this point, I know who I'd like for us to move with, or at least the position, but I have no earthly idea how it will work out. I do know for sure that I'm ready for this to be over and done with. The wait is far too long for the draft.

Carolina trades back into the 2nd and picks up a future 1rst to a team that is in love with simpson. XL is traded for a 2026 4rth

I don't think KC is going 1st round. If we were to get him, it would be in the 2nd round IMO.

A QB friendly offense would be nice so that we don't have to spend 4 years evaluating the next guy. As a bonus there's nothing that would help shortstuff more than a TE who can catch his quick dinks through contact. If you don't think Bryce is the future it really shouldn't matter which way we go because we're not making a run at the Super Bowl next year.

I do think we will add another WR at some point in the draft but a first round pick would be... Frustrating.

I don't even have this view specifically regarding Bryce. It's my overall view in general. Teams rush these rookie QB into service before they're ready, then keep the seasoned vet backup/mentor who isn't much more than a QB coach himself at that point of his career. With a few rare exceptions, I think the best course for most would be to be drafted, sit a year behind a vet QB to learn, THEN get handed the reigns to the offense. Unfortunately, the ridiculousness of these QB contracts and the success now pressure these coaches/GMs are under don't lend itself favorably to that scenario.

He spotted Coker before the draft.

I will give him credit he is tough, but at some point he is going to get hurt and miss significant time. It seems to happen to just about all qbs at some point

Always be developing a #2 with potential to be a #1 in an emergency. I get the reliable vet QB for a few games angle, but if your QB goes down early on, do you want to just toss a season away like Cinci, pull a Patriots/Cassel or lightning in a bottle with Foles and Philly. Can't do that with guys like Dalton and Pickett. Bryce sustains major injury, the season is over. I'm a competitive person and I don't see how you can just be comfortable with that potential outcome year in and year out.

Only if the Raiders pass on Mendoza and the Jets call to make a trade for the no.2 pick would I consider him in a trade. Otherwise, no.

If they draft another 1st round wr it will prove they are in over their head as a FO.

In this draft? No. I don't know that there are any legitimate top-5 caliber players in this class, TBH. Maybe Jeremiyah Love and Caleb Downs, but taking positional value into account that's not ideal.

“I would keep a pretty close eye on {KC Concepcion}.” “And in my conversations, I do think they are very much open to drafting a wide receiver early.” https://x.com/panthersontap/status/2039307828888731987?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Pass. Smith cannot spot talent in receivers.

Receiver's cant catch if the qb is either on his back or running for his life. Protecting the qb is one of the most important jobs a GM has.

Trade up to secure Sadiq

Also just because, KC's prospect overview below. Sure sounds like the WR Dave wants IMO. He's not a deep ball guy, but he's your YAC guy who hopefully frees things up for TMac. Smokescreen season, but wouldn't surprise me if with Walker signed now, and them probably (and stupidly) hoping for Ickey's miraculous comeback, we're actually thinking about WR at 19. Not the position I'd want, and waiting until Day 3 to draft all of our big boys could bite us in the ass, but think we might be serious about WR at 19 and ILB in the 2nd. Overview Concepcion offers immediate burst and separation into space. He’s elusive in beating press and getting into breaks with minimum damage from handsy coverage. While he has a one-speed approach, he can snap off routes with alarming suddenness, making him extremely difficult to match at leveraged break points. He’s instinctive against zone. He’s also a nightmare for man coverage on choice routes and near the goal line. He’s quicker than fast, with more value on utility throws utilizing run after catch. Concepcion’s ability to quickly uncover should be very appealing to teams with spotty protection and a young quarterback.

KC concepcion on a trade back.

DT, tackle corner. One of those positions has to drop. Or hopefully the jets or the rams fall in love with simpson and we can move back

KC Concepcion, come on down if that's the case. Only offensive skill guy we've met with in that area of the draft I think. Probably looking at him as being our version of Shaheed on Seattle with his special teams abilities. Which, drafting a WR 3 and punt returner at 19? Meh.

When is 'adding another weapon' narrative going to run its course and Bryce has to actually play well? Next year it will be, 'Well, Bryce needs a Fullback as a weapon out of the backfield.' Heck, at that point, that's all we will be missing.

You do realize that any rigging is coming from on high right? This just makes it easier.

You want to spend a top 20 pick for a wr3? And pick a wr in the first for a 3rd straight year? Again its a wonky way to roster build which means you have to overpay for pass rushers and positions like guard.