Some perspective on Horn/Surtain/Farley

[ellis]

 

Hey guys. Hope y’all are enjoying the draft. (I posted this on the draft board, you’re welcome to delete that one. Meant to post this here.)

I had a pretty good sense last week that Horn might be their guy, talking to a few people who evaluate around the league. 

Just to give you some perspective: a league scout told me last week that he viewed Surtain very much like Bradberry, similar traits. Not as dynamic athletically, but quite good. 

Farley was their CB1 for a while, until the back stuff came up. 

Horn was always viewed as the the guy with “the highest ceiling of all the CB’s and a day one producer.” They think he can erase things on the perimeter. Man/zone. Fearless in run support, needs a little work on technique. 

 

I was told, unequivocally, that Mac Jones was never going to be taken at 8. This is from somebody who would know.

Again, I’m not telling you to love or hate the pick, just giving you some perspective from folks I’ve talked to. 

Keep an eye on safety and tackle today. Trading back for more picks is still on their radar, too. 

 

[Mr. Scot]

Sup, dude

I've heard more than one analyst refer to Horn as a Seahawks type tackle. Makes sense obviously given our GM's background.

Edited April 30, 2021 by Mr. Scot

[Jon Snow]

Picking Horn was the right pick once Sewell got snatched.  Those that hated have tunnel vision for their favorite QB.  Like I mentioned before there were really only two maybe three QB' worth taking in the top 10.  Those being Sunshine, Wilson and maybe Jones depending on the system. That doesn't mean that some team wouldn't reach for one.  

I'm happy hear they had eyes on Sewell as their top target at 8.  It's not like they ignored OT completely.

I'm looking forward to seeing what they are able to do tonight as the draft unfolds.  It will be the first time I have watched the draft after the first since MH came back. 

[ellis]

21 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Sup, dude

I've heard more than one analyst refer to Horn as a Seahawks type tackle. Makes sense obviously given our GM's background.

Yep. They were enamored with the idea of locking down half the field while generating pressure with what is suddenly a very good pass rushing front.

Very much the Seattle model.

Justin was considered, but trade back was considered more, from what I hear.

[Mr. Scot]

27 minutes ago, ellis said:

Yep. They were enamored with the idea of locking down half the field while generating pressure with what is suddenly a very good pass rushing front.

Very much the Seattle model.

Justin was considered, but trade back was considered more, from what I hear.

You need a new avatar, man.