DaveThePanther2008

Our options started with Stafford. We were in contention and IMO Detroit made the worng choice because Goff is no better than TB. Goff isn't the savior in Detroit and many of those fans would have rather had TB even though he clearly isn't the answer. Stafford has been around awhile and will start to decline soon. So we would be looking to address QB later. Next came Watson who was going to cost us a kings ransom to obtain. Many on this board were onboard with giving up so much for him (including myself) That fell through because of his legal issues. Another option was trading up to get in the top 3. Lawrence and Wilson are going to the teams slotted in their original order. You may have been able to pry the #2 out of the NYJ but the cost would have been extreme. The Jets did the right thing by waiting until after Wilson's pro day. So he's slotted at #2. SF is going to take a QB (Jones or Fields) This is a gamble on both players because each have their question marks. Many marvel at Fields athleticism but he has his question marks. Atlanta IMO is staying put and will take either Pitts or Fields (if SF takes Jones). Cincy will stay put and grab either Chase or Sewell. Miami and Detroit may trade down depending which QBs are left. My point is IMO all 5 QBs are going to be gone by pick 8 unless we trade up and give up our 1st next year. That option seems too costly for a player that has as many question marks as Darnold has. Option D as many say. Trade for Darnold. You could also make the case that this was our second option after Stafford as we were inquiring about Darnold months ago. Is he a sure thing? No but he didn't cost nearly as what we would have had to give up for any of the remaining QBs and we would still have the same concerns. I think what gets me is that the pessimistic folks on this forum about Darnold are not pessimistic about Fields, Lance and Jones (three remaining QBs that might be available at pick 8. They say he sucked in NYJ and therefore going to suck here, but don't think there aren't any concerns with Fields, Lance or Jones.

Is that you Adam Gaze? It's funny that they don't identify who this genius Offensive Coach is. He is a minority. Most believe that given a good organization he'll be better.

Better Queen. Don't Stop Me Now Especially after last years draft.

I think we put ourselves in a good situation by trading for Darnold. There is going to be a ton of action and trading for those QBs. I will be surprised if any of the top 5 QBs will be there. If one falls to 8 we have the opportunity to trade down and still get a quality LT and have other picks as well as a future 1st. Had we not traded for Darnold we would be looking at having to trade up to get one of those QBs which would entail us losing draft capital this year and next.

Yes our draft history in the second round hasn't been stellar but this is a whole new regime and comparing their choices to the past is unfair. YGM and Chinn seem to be good picks for Rhule in his first year. Let's see how Fitterer does over the next couple of years before we evaluate his 2nd round picks.

Of Course, we have to believe in their plan. Whatever it may be. If 5 QBs go before us than the real meltdown comes if we trade down because that leaves one of these players available. Pitts, Sewell and Chase I think if those three are gone we'll trade down and let someone draft the last QB.

I trust Fitterer and Rhule but so many think that they know more than those who spend every minute of their day thinking and working for a better team. I predict at least 20 post saying WTF after our first pick.

I see no possible way that this forum doesn't implode over our pick. So many people want different players and when we trade down (which I think we will) the server will melt down.

We would have a 1st, 2nd and three 3rd this year an additional 1st next year. HELL YES At 19 you are still going to get a blue chip player.

Urban Meyer was an excellent college coach. We'll see how well he develops Lawrence.

That was pretty harsh. I have a feeling Lance is somewhere in between. He makes a couple good points about the talent he played against. He kind of ruined his credibility saying Lawrence will be a bust. While it is possible, most doubt that is going to happen.

The first two picks should be for our O-line. If he was there in the 3rd I'd would take a shot.

We've signed plenty new talent that I think we need to cut all ties and let him go. It's not even worth the effort to try and trade him.

Only if Pitts is available otherwise I'd trade down and get a top 5 OT plus extra picks.

I thought it was funny how he kept waving his hat like we were going to forget who his team was. Probably should have read the article before he started blah blah blah. I was waiting for him to say going to Carolina was a bad mistake because we haven't played so good the last couple of years.

I am sure that there are several teams that have inquired about the pick. The question is. Do you make the move before the draft and get a 1st next year and let that team worry whether one of those QBs fall to 8 or will they wait until draft day.

Totally Agree. He reminds me of. Metcalf but at the TE position. If he becomes a decent blocking TE he'll be a perennial pro bowler.

It's hard to pass on a Sewell or even Slater but this draft is loaded with the positions we most desperately need. Trading down and having the ability to get a few more talented players would help the long term success. But if you trade down. YOU HAVE TO NAIL THIS DRAFT. We cannot afford to have a Greg Little Bust on any pick in the first 4 rounds.

I agree. The article mentions that it is hard to be this high in the draft. Especially when you are considering a QB because your current one is ending his career. Choosing a new QB is the right thing to do.

I like most of his stuff too. Not only will we pick Moore's option but he should be considered a Core Player that we should retained for most of his career.

Yes.... Nothing better than seeing controversy in the Failcan'ts locker room

What we can hope for is that all the QBs are taken 1-4 and someone other than Denver trades up for the #5 QB. Than I think we can trade Teddy to Denver and get whatever we can from them. A 4th or better would be a win. Otherwise, I expect a post June 1 cut.

The two I am interested in are the last two on this list. OT Spencer Brown Northern Iowa. OG David Moore Grambling State These would be nice day 3 picks if they were available. 2021 NFL Draft: Top offensive sleepers (usatoday.com)

With those weapons you only need a solid running game. I wouldn't say mediocre but above average. He performed above expectations for us and without him we would probably be fighting Jacksonville for the #1 pick.

At 39 Toney is no way the BPA. Not a bad WR but you're implying he's top 50. We have too many holes that need to be filled than WR and the BPA should fill one of those holes.