(01-06-2019, 01:44 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(01-06-2019, 01:31 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: I'm not on the "Haskins or no one" train regarding this draft class, so I'd be fine sitting at #7 and waiting it out.
I'm actually open to trading down a bit and selecting Grier or Lock - though I know that's probably not a popular opinion.

Whether they decide to be be ropers in the rodeo for QBs like Foles, Flacco, Bridgewater, Tannehill etc will be a major determining factor as well.

Which of those FA quarterbacks  they do or do not pursue, and which "bridge" QB ends up appearing to the guy prior to the draft may hint as to how aggressive they might be in the draft.

All of that said - I wouldn't hate moving up for Haskins but I'd be very trepidatious about how much capital they'd give up to do so.

I just hope they don't take a pass because it's perceived a weak class. Take a flyer on one of these guys even if it doesn't work out. Just put your money on the table and make an attempt to upgrade the position.

I'm open to the idea of trading down for Lock or Grier.

But I wouldn't get too cute about it.

Denver, Cincinnati Miami. Green Bay and Washington could all take QBs.

Denver signed Keenum, but the deal was not cost prohibitive.  Besides they will have a new coach, and new coaches like their own QBs.

After 16 years, the Bengals got rid of Marvin Lewis.  I think they have a decent QB in Andy Dalton, but he hasn't won a playoff game.  Another new coach will likely want his own guy. 

Miami?  Rinse and repeat.  A new coach will likely want his own guy, and Tannehill can't stay healthy.

With two first round picks and a past history of taking Rogers with Favre still on the roster, sitting Rogers for a few years behind a Hall of Famer, then transitioning to the new guy, I could easily see the Packers taking Grier.

Alex Smith's career may be over with that horrific broken leg he suffered a while back.  There was serious speculation his leg could have been amputated.  Fortunately he avoided that, but at his age, can he come back from the Theismann-esque injury.

The more I think about it, the more I hate the position we are in.

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(01-06-2019, 01:36 PM)BlueEyedJag Wrote: We have too many needs on the O to commit trading the farm for Haskins.

We realistically need a  starting WR, OT, OG,TE and QB.

A perfectly reasonable take.

Assuming no trades up or down and Haskins, Lock, Grier, et al are still on the board at 7, which of those positions do you take?

Haskins no doubt if he is there...I just dont want to sacrifice 2nd/3rd round this year and possibly next year 1st to get him.

If they aren't sold on Grier/Lock at 7 I would look to trade down for someone wanting one of the DL prospects.

Maybe you even go something crazy like OL in the 1st...WR in the 2nd...TE in the 3rd and take a flyer on Tyree Jackson with the second 3rd rounder or grab him later.

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