(04-16-2020, 11:54 AM)Kane Wrote:

(04-16-2020, 11:42 AM)Upper Wrote: There's a subtle but distinct difference between number one need and number one priority to me. I wouldn't debate anyone who said run defense was our number one need, but it's a skill that isn't as in demand thus you can fill it later in the draft or cheaper in FA...so I wouldn't call it priority number one.

Good point.
This is where the BAP vs NEED comes into play in the draft. Our biggest need could be run stopping, but you wouldn't reach to fill that need (NT) if CB, OL, or even perhaps WR are better players or value.
Biggest needs NT, CB, OL, TE, WR...
Bigger priorities based on players in draft, draft position, and value: probably CB, OL, WR, NT, TE.... imo.

You and I agree generally but with minor disagreement.

I don't think Brown at 9 is necessarily a "reach."  He has consistently been projected in the top ten throughout this predraft process by most.

But from a positional value standpoint, his is generally less valuable and easier to find than LT.

If you have equal needs at both NT and LT, assuming both are graded equally as players, I think positional value mandates the LT pick.

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