(03-14-2018, 03:40 PM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote:

(03-14-2018, 01:36 PM)JaG4LyFe Wrote: Will Hernandez,  trade up, first and second.

That would be a waste. He should be there at #29.

While I wouldn't give up a 2nd round pick this year, I am also beginning to think Hernandez will not be there when we pick.

Starting with Seattle, there are at least three teams ahead of us in the draft order that could stand to upgrade G.

At least two of those teams-Seattle and Carolina-run power based offenses that would represent a perfect fit for Hernandez. Seattle was using Joeckel at LG-Nuff said.  As for Carolina, they just lost their All Pro LG to us.

 The third-Tennessee-is something of an unknown since Vrabel is supposedly going to change the offensive approach.

There is at least one other team in that area-Buffalo-that will basically have to rebuild their OL.  But I suspect their first round picks will be used in a trade up to get a QB.

Under normal circumstances, G is a devalued position and can usually be found later in the draft.  On top of that, most observers think this is an exceptional G class, the depth of which could drive some guards down the board.  But I could see a scenario where Hernandez will be off the board when we are there at 29.

Given the remote odds of us finding an immediate starter for our team in the third round or lower, I would not be opposed to trading up a little in the first round to ensure Hernandez' services assuming a reasonable price.  An OL of Robinson, Norwell, Linder, hernandez and Parnell would be oppressive to opposing run defenses.

But if one assumes Hernandez would be the lynchpin of our draft strategy, it would be dangerous to presume his availability at 29.

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