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DaveThePanther2008

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I know it’s not popular, but I want Kirk with the first pick. I just feel like he’s gna be a beast. I also really like EQ, I’ve watched a lot of his games and was really impressed with him (not in the first of course, maybe one of our thirds if he’s there)

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33 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

I know it’s not popular, but I want Kirk with the first pick. I just feel like he’s gna be a beast. I also really like EQ, I’ve watched a lot of his games and was really impressed with him (not in the first of course, maybe one of our thirds if he’s there)

The issue on the press coverage concerns me.  Will he be able to get separation against NFL caliber CBs? 

If he can't = Bust.

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13 minutes ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

The issue on the press coverage concerns me.  Will he be able to get separation against NFL caliber CBs? 

If he can't = Bust.

I agree, it’s a chance and it sucks bc we can’t afford to mess up that pick with the needs we have. Wr is a huge need but so is S, RB and DE imo. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

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16 minutes ago, countryboi said:

Of course SS loves Anthony Miller they are cut from the same cloth.  Kirk is great but i think Miller can be had later, kinda reminds me of when Santana Moss was a first round pick and we stole Steve in the 3rd

The thought of having a guy like Smith with that Chip on his shoulder really intrigues me.

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17 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

I agree, it’s a chance and it sucks bc we can’t afford to mess up that pick with the needs we have. Wr is a huge need but so is S, RB and DE imo. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

Exactly.  First round busts can set a team back many years.   That player you thought was going to be around a long time ends up out of the NFL in a couple years.  

Unfortunately the Combines is not going to show if he can get separation against top caliber DBs.   

I think Safety, OT, DE and C are probably higher on the list than RB and WR.

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3 hours ago, countryboi said:

Of course SS loves Anthony Miller they are cut from the same cloth.  Kirk is great but i think Miller can be had later, kinda reminds me of when Santana Moss was a first round pick and we stole Steve in the 3rd

That's what I'm thinking...Miller looks more physical than Kirk but I wont complain if we got either one but I am partial to Miller...

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1 minute ago, Ace_Aladdin said:

No Ridley and he has Kirk over him that's just crazy. 

Did you read the article?  He said he was looking at mid round guys.

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You'll notice a few of the top guys (Calvin Ridley and Courtland Sutton) aren't listed below. That's because we already kind of know what we're getting with them. The guys spotlighted below are lesser-known, but I think they all have impact potential.

 

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