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Day 3 Draft thread

JJman

By JJman,
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tiger7_88 Experienced

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Gettleman: Gaffney very good in blitz pickup. will come in handy in preseason when folks coming after the QBs.

 

LO' fuggin L

 

So we draft a RB to protect our QBs in preseason? How about an offensive linemen to do the same damn thing?

 

 

 

6th round OL are more likely to allow their QB to be hit rather than to protect them.

 

That's why they are 6th rounders.

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So the selection of Gaffney makes the Barner pick a waste?

 

A lot of 6th round picks are wastes, the average NFL career is like 3-4 years. 

 

I'd rather we move on now instead of holding onto him because we dont want to admit a mistake (if the coaches dont see him improving)

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Heck I would have preferred any other position in football than RB. I'll ask you this: What RB do you cut? Or are you in favor of carrying 5 RBs on this roster?

 

I think it's more likely he starts out a FB/HB hybrid and takes Brockel's spot on the roster.

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So the selection of Gaffney makes the Barner pick a waste?

 

 

Probably.

 

Low round draft picks are always risks.  You pick'em, you takes your chances.

 

You're under the impression that every draft pick always stays on the roster long-term?

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I'm talking developmental offensive linemen playing in pre-season. 

 

Who are developmental because of their lower skill-level as compared to upper level draft picks.

 

Ergo, they are more likely to miss blocks.

 

Ergo, your QB gets hit.

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