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Put it this way. They went all in on Darnold. If he plays bad or gets hurt this year we have no plan B. We had an opportunity to draft a top QB, but went with Horn. If we take Fields having a potent CB1 in Horn would be our risk/cost. Our risk/cost in Darnold is potentially the picks it cost for him, the potential of Fields/Jones minus Horn, and whatever it will cost to get another guy next year plus missing a year of development and the salary of his next two years. It’s not necessarily “mortgaging our future” but it will set the team back if he struggles like he has so far. It became much more of a risk/gamble now that the draft is over and our only other options are PJ and Grier.

We didn’t just lose the picks if he doesn’t play well. We lost the opportunity to take a young QB with our top 10 picks plus whatever it costs next year to move up and grab the one we want. Even if he plays bad, I think there is too much talent for us to be picking on the top 5 next year where the QBs will be drafted. I do get the mindset of thinking Horn plus Darnold is better than risking the 8th pick on Fields who could bust also. I’m just not as sold on Darnold as our staff is...

Oh yeah, that’s best case scenario. Wilson didn’t really improve his stock until this past year, so you never know.

Leveon Bell went from a top NFL RB on the Steelers to not very good on the Jets. That should give you an idea of how bad it was there. Anderson’s stats went up significantly when he came here.

Are you a Lannister?

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That’s what I keep telling my wife!

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It takes good solid contact to successfully block a defender. I don’t know how much of a difference an inch or half of inch would make versus foot movement and balance.

Horn, Marshall, Tremble, Brown, and Christensen might all be starting by year end with Nixon possibly developing into a solid rotational player. I’d look out for Shi Smith on special teams and some gadget plays. Of course our LS should get playing time...

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2022-nfl-draft-top-quarterbacks-sam-howell-malik-willis/ If Darnold struggles (hopefully he lights it up) here are a list of QBs to watch out for. Davis out of Liberty is probably going to have a stellar year.

We need a FS. Chinn is SS/LB.

If you want to give him credit for the Seahawks drafts (which it totally wasn’t him) then give him Sherman, Chancellor, Thomas, Wagner, and Russ (several of which were mid to late round picks).

Yeah I wasn’t the biggest fan of his, but he moves very well. I would say he scrambles as well as Rodgers who is considered mobile.

Any reason? He seemed to lock down whoever he was assigned to...

I don’t see anyone getting Watson this year unless something groundbreaking happens with those legal issues....

Plus they might be getting Rodgers.....

And we pass on a QB, which means Sam played well? Very weird...

It’s hard to tell, especially with players not playing/playing only a few games last year. I think JT Daniels will have a good season. Schools will also have new starters to replace Lawrence, Fields, Trask etc... Slovis at USC has some potential as well.

I would think he is free to come and go as a scout as needed. He probably researched some players, gave his input, and then called it a season (back to fishing). I’m sure he will be welcomed back next year.

I mean if we hit on Christensen we could walk away with a CB1, WR2, TE/FB, LT, OG, and possibly DT (in a year or two) as starters with another slot WR and depth CB. Obviously it’s way too early, but there is a lot to like!

CMC runs some nasty routes for a RB. It always amazes me. Let’s get Marshall and Shi Smith out there with them! Getting pumped about the season!

I think he did great. He let his staff know who he liked, but ultimately let them make the call. If he was right and they were wrong, they might have a very short leash...

If he turns out to be a decent LT we may have crushed this draft! I’m excited about Brown and Tremble plowing people over for CMC!!

Lance ended up in a great spot. Can sit behind Jimmy G until he is ready or Jimmy gets hurt. He will have a solid line, defense and running game along with a big target in Kittle. Throw all of this in with what might be the best offensive mind in the game and he should reach his potential IMO.