Bear Hands

No doubt you don't know until they play...but from this vantage point, I give it a solid B+ I mean, we landed a franchise QB. We took our fave WR available over the EDGE, CB, OL, & TE talent at 39. That's fine, especially considering only the top-4 WRs were off the board. Mingo has a ton of upside, took WR5. Boldin/AJ Brown type traits. Add another receiver with strong hands and a big wingspan for Young. However, we took the WR at a risk value wise, and instead of seeing a subsequent run on WRs like Downs/Hyatt/etc., the run was on EDGE & DBs. The DJ Johnson pick seems like the elephant in the room. We clearly coveted getting an EDGE once we took Mingo but then many went. Wanted someone with upside for Evero more than looking elsewhere position-wise. And that's who they had over Adebawore, McGuire, Feheko, etc. Once Byron Young went, we made the move as it seems DJ was one of the last EDGE targets we had an eye on R3 and higher. Zavala & Robinson were both great value and strong talent that will have a chance to make an impact. I don't like not capitalizing on the DB, TE and RB talent in this draft but we had limited picks. Mortgaged one, but no future picks. Still have 6 next year w/out our 1st.

Yeah both him and DJ Johnson were 3rd-4th round projections depending on the site/analyst pre-draft. Their selections may be a surprise to some, but they are warranted. With Jammie, I think there could be something here. DBs can come out of these later rounds more than other positions. Time will tell. I personally think he's a promising late rounder. This dude is fun to watch. Let us not forget, Evero was coaching the Rams secondary for nearly 7 years. The guy knows his DBs and likes the guys that can play the "star" role. That's also why I love Brugler's Pitre comp.

Brugler was hyping this pick today. Excited to see if his sleeper hype on Jammie is warranted.

I’m probably going to be a broken record, but I really feel that Haynes is massively undervalued by the fanbase. As far as I’m concerned, and considering 2022 snap counts, he’s our other starting OLB right now.

I’ve noticed that too. It’s all very odd. So much time investing in drivel that everyone just brushes off bc it’s just simply bonkers takes.

I'd hate to see it, but Bucs could be a league favorite to bottom out for Caleb Williams.

Oh yeah I mean more just value/impact wise not playing style.

UDFA RBs happen more these days. Interested to see how close People’s stacks up to Blacksheer

Landing Wright is basically no different than landing him in the 6th-7th (outside the contract length). Feels just as good as a late rounder in my book. Awesome signings. Really like Peoples as well.

I’m also a fan. He’s a fun dude, his energy is contagious

And I wouldn’t at Al look past us getting a 3-4 LB vet on the market, there’s still nice ones available and we got $$ to still spend

Very much playcalling dependent. Going to be quite interested to see how it unfolds.

It’s not as traditional of being ahead or behind. Denver had 6 DBs and 7 LBs plays 30% snaps and above last year. What we’re going to employ is not what we’re used to.

Some reactions today are just strange in general. The staff is being upfront and explaining their decisions. Saw someone elsewhere claiming a Chinn is our backup “SS”, like wtf? I think many are still used to the 4-3 prototypes that had some hybrid looks and aren’t seeing the 3-4 sub packages that have 5 & 6 DB looks (w/2 NB) that Denver & SF have run. Frank clearly said we have 4 specific types at EDGE to fill. Burns is A, Haynes is being mad overlooked as B, DJ Johnson likely C and YGM battling Barno for D.

I mean that’s straight out of the mouth of Scott and Reich

At the end of the day, it’s the character that’s more questionable than the talent. That’s what doesn’t seem to fit with our org but whatevs; maybe he’s grown and can ball. We’ll see

Barno is a speed rusher with work needed against the run, this is a bull style power rusher strong in run defense. Very different.

2 really great picks today. Robinson was one of the unquestioned leaders for FSU the last 2 seasons. He's fun to watch, definitely has starter potential mid-career and has the NB fit for sub packages where we have 6 DBs.

Rowe, Chinn, & Robinson can all play NB which is critical for Evero's scheme. Particularly because I imagine we'll have plenty of dime looks.

https://www.si.com/college/fsu/football/jammie-robinson-breaks-down-why-mike-norvell-is-turning-around-florida-state

Not only a really solid depth signing, he knows how to play alongside Icky. Awesome choice and can play pretty immediately if needed. Between him and Mays, OL is looking mighty strong for Bryce.

Awesome pick with Jammie Robinson He is super fun to watch

NOOOOOOOO

That is a great shout out. That dude is a mad man on the field. Love his personality.

Thanks for this. TFG has been a great watch this draft process and even has had former GMs on the show. His descriptor and our presser really puts it into perspective. We didn't need more speedy edge rushers like Burns, Haynes & Barno. We needed a run defender & bull rusher. That's exactly what this guy is. Big for the run defense which we all agree was the big area of need.