Looking towards the draft.

[kungfoodude]

Sitting at 6-7 and given our remaining schedule, we project to pick somewhere in the 10-18 range. What positions and players are you interested in?

 

For me, my early wish list guys would be Nick Bosa(DE), Clelin Ferrell(DE), Quinnen Williams(DE/DT), Jawaan Taylor(OT), Ed Oliver(DE/DT), Josh Allen(DE/OLB), Deandre Baker(CB), Jonah Williams(OT), Cody Ford(OG), Deionte Thompson(S), Zach Allen(DE). As I look at the class of prospects available, we should be able to get some help on the DL. The OL class looks a little weak but with most of our needs being on the interior(assuming we are able to resign Williams), we could be okay. 

I also like the chances of us being able to pick up a better possession receiver to replace Funchess. Safety looks a little weak, so we might have to look at free agency. 
 

[MHS831]

16 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

Sitting at 6-7 and given our remaining schedule, we project to pick somewhere in the 10-18 range. What positions and players are you interested in?

 

For me, my early wish list guys would be Nick Bosa(DE), Clelin Ferrell(DE), Quinnen Williams(DE/DT), Jawaan Taylor(OT), Ed Oliver(DE/DT), Josh Allen(DE/OLB), Deandre Baker(CB), Jonah Williams(OT), Cody Ford(OG), Deionte Thompson(S), Zach Allen(DE). As I look at the class of prospects available, we should be able to get some help on the DL. The OL class looks a little weak but with most of our needs being on the interior(assuming we are able to resign Williams), we could be okay. 

I also like the chances of us being able to pick up a better possession receiver to replace Funchess. Safety looks a little weak, so we might have to look at free agency. 
 

I think we have to draft DE early.  Reason?  We don't have 2 years to develop a DE--we need a game-ready DE.  From your list, I see  Allen being there (Bosa and Ferrell will go 1 and 2, IMO)   M. Sweat is a real possibility---However, the chips could fall where we have to go DE in round 2--Jaylon Ferguson or Chase Winovich are solid choices. 

[kungfoodude]

4 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

I think we have to draft DE early.  Reason?  We don't have 2 years to develop a DE--we need a game-ready DE.  From your list, I see  Allen being there (Bosa and Ferrell will go 1 and 2, IMO)   M. Sweat is a real possibility---However, the chips could fall where we have to go DE in round 2--Jaylon Ferguson or Chase Winovich are solid choices. 

I could easily see us going DE in the first two rounds if the picks fall that way. A lot will depend on who our GM and HC is, of course. At the bare minimum we need to get one starting DE out of this draft. Ferrell could fall into that 10-18 range. I don't THINK he ends up testing as an elite athlete in the workouts and maybe he gets a slight downgrade as a result(similar to Allen). For us, we just need a productive player to build on while we revamp that DL. We can do rental FA signings to fill in gaps but it is time to focus on getting that unit set up for the next decade.

[DaveThePanther2008]

@kungfoodude We were thinking on the same line, same time.  Just posted a similar thread.  Sorry about that.

[kungfoodude]

4 minutes ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

@kungfoodude We were thinking on the same line, same time.  Just posted a similar thread.  Sorry about that.

Mine is a little more draft and prospect specific, so it isn't similar enough to be a real double post.

[Cpt slay a ho]

I agree op, I think we can grab a upper echelon de in fa if and only if this staff makes it a priority. Once that is done, dt is a need, kk short problems he has in college are starting to show and idk if Poe is any good or if it’s just how abismal the play calling and d coordinator has been. Personally if for any reason bosa slides, I’m all for trading up and grabbing him, a tough cut or trade but I’d consider both for short, grab a couple of run stuffing dt, pair Reid with a true fs who excels in pass defense. And a couple of other moves in the secondary will shore up the defense 

[pantherclaw]

I don't even entertain such silliness why the season is still on going.

[kungfoodude]

9 minutes ago, Nice-Carolina-Chuck said:

I really feel like we should go after Lawrence, Ansah or Clark in FA. We’ve tried and tried to addess DE in the draft for the last how many years. Still has not been able to. 

I think that just depends on the money they command. It isn't a good idea to try and bid for a pass rusher in free agency. That is a tough market.

[kungfoodude]

5 minutes ago, pantherclaw said:

I don't even entertain such silliness why the season is still on going.

Solid post. 3.5 stars.

[Bronn]

If he comes out, Devin White. Get some Luke insurance...
 

Yes, a LB, but we can't pass him up if he is there.

[kungfoodude]

10 minutes ago, Nice-Carolina-Chuck said:

We’ve been looking for one for how long now. I would pay one of them what they want. 

I am not sure the guys you listed fit the "blank check" description.

[Bronn]

Our first rounder will likely be too early for him, but I want Marquise Brown, too. He's like a mix between Smitty and AB. Maybe in the vein of Tyreek Hill?
 

Perfect addition to our offense when we let Funch walk.

[kungfoodude]

9 hours ago, Nice-Carolina-Chuck said:

Lawrence, Ansah and Clark!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lawrence I would love to have but not at "highest paid DE in football" prices. Ansah hasn't been able to stay healthy over the past three seasons, so it is hard to justify spending top 10 money on a player with his injury history. Clark is another guy I would like to get but much like Lawrence, I don't want to mortgage the future. If we can get Lawrence or Clark at a reasonable contract, I would welcome them in a heartbeat. My concern is that they will command massive salaries in the free agency pool.

[Reebis21]

Ansah really isn’t that good...I hope we stay away