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The case for drafting a DT (Brown) at #7

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The case for adding a DT at #7 is a reaction to Raleigh's "The case for adding a LT".  Not my opinion, but an exercise in exploring all options and making a case for each need position.

The only DT I would take in the first round is Brown (Aub).  He can play NT, the 3, or 5 tech.  With KK hitting age 30 and Poe at 31, who do we have on the depth chart?  Sure, you can bring McCoy back and overpay an aging shell of what he used to be (see his 2019 stats) and you can pretend Kyle Love will have juice at age 34--or you can face the reality of the situation:  We have nothing beyond an underperforming, overpriced Short and we want Poe to start "nevermore." 

Some argue, "Sure you are right, but what about OT?"  Greg Little had first round measurables but dropped to the second round because he was raw.  He missed most of camp and played a few games before going to IR.  We have a high draft pick at LT.  We have Daley too.  At DT, we have NOTHING.  Did you not see teams average 5-8 yards per carry against us this year?  Develop the RAW LT with first round ability and do not give up on him because he had a concussion or two and missed key development before being thrown to the sharks.  If you judge him on that, you are being impulsive.  You need to let Matsko work on his balance and footwork.  Address Center and LG, but if you check the roster, we have ZERO at DT except some 30 something underperforming, overpaid fat guys.

Next:  "The case for drafting a CB at #7"

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If he has a high enough grade, I like DT better than OT honestly.  As much as our O line needs help, what we really need is a G and I just don't think you take a G in the top 10.  Sure, we need a C, but I can't see us spending a top 10 pick on a C either.

If the guy has the potential to be the next KK / Star . . . yea, you take him.

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Brown is a great  defensive player, there is no question   He may be generational but today’s NFL favors the offense 

however generational he may be,  we cannot win with QBs on their backs or injured reserve  and finding LTs are much harder than finding a guard or center, both of which also need an upgrade but can be found In rds 2 and 3 

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Of all the holes (and there are several big ones) the lack of a stud 3-4 DE who can hold down the run while pass rushing is dire. I think we ca. Find an NT later in the draft. We literally have no one there who is on the roster.

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With Leatherwood staying at AL this may push the other Oline prospects up a bit more (Wirfs) so I would be good with Brown at 7. Saw him play a lot and he was a high motor beast all year  - I still think Wirfs should be the guy pending the Combine but I wouldnt be upset if we drafted Brown though.

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23 minutes ago, BrianS said:

If he has a high enough grade, I like DT better than OT honestly.  As much as our O line needs help, what we really need is a G and I just don't think you take a G in the top 10.  Sure, we need a C, but I can't see us spending a top 10 pick on a C either.

If the guy has the potential to be the next KK / Star . . . yea, you take him.

You must not have watched the 2019 season. We need a bunch more than a Guard. 

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3 minutes ago, manu4t said:

With Leatherwood staying at AL this may push the other Oline prospects up a bit more (Wirfs) so I would be good with Brown at 7. Saw him play a lot and he was a high motor beast all year  - I still think Wirfs should be the guy pending the Combine but I wouldnt be upset if we drafted Brown though.

Thomas/Brown/Wirfs, whichever is there (and in that order) for me.

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Just now, tiger7_88 said:

Thomas/Brown/Wirfs, whichever is there (and in that order) for me.

All are dire positions of need. The good thing about this draft is we have so many spots on the roster that are problems so unless we draft a K or P first rd we are only getting better with any of these choices.

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1 hour ago, raleigh-panther said:

Brown is a great  defensive player, there is no question   He may be generational but today’s NFL favors the offense 

however generational he may be,  we cannot win with QBs on their backs or injured reserve  and finding LTs are much harder than finding a guard or center, both of which also need an upgrade but can be found In rds 2 and 3 

We also can’t win when our defense consistently gives up over 100 yards a game on the ground.

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I would be ok with the pick as long as there isn’t a stud LT on the board. This draft has very little LT options, we have a guy with two concussions and another guy who showed flashes. Personally I like Daley at LG.
 

Brown is the best option if you go DT, but the draft does have some very good DT’s available 

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