(03-07-2021, 01:42 PM)ATLjag Wrote:

(03-07-2021, 12:30 PM)Bullseye Wrote: Re: Collins v Jenkins, would the analysis change for you if Jenkins were a LT? 

Re: McNeil, are there any NTs/DTs you would rank higher in this draft class..that you think will be better than average?


New challenge:

This is a team that is lacking in starting caliber talent, to say nothing of depth.  There are only so many starters we can realistically expect to find in one draft.  So you, as GM, are looking for depth in the 5th round.

The two players your scouts recommend are RB Trey Sermon and Georgia LB Monty Rice.

Who do you take and why?

If Jenkins were a LT, assuming need is not a criteria, I would still choose Collins, as I think he has elite potential.

If we are talking 2nd round or later DT prospects, I really like Daviyon Nixon as a 3 tech DT.  I love high motor guys and especially big guys that can move.  He's 6'3 305 and has the agility of a LB. 
Good look at Nixon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FUUJJ4mNDo

For power and as a backup to Robinson, I like RB Trey Sermon.  The backup at RB is more apt to get platooning playtime to keep the starter fresh.  Although I like LB Monty Rice for depth and special teams, I already have a developing Shaquille Quarterman. I do tend to consider more for positional need later in the draft (5th and after), as I don't consider the grading to be much different.

(03-08-2021, 10:32 AM)Mikey Wrote:

(03-06-2021, 02:34 PM)Upper Wrote: Our ILBs are two of our highest paid players. Our OLBs are our last two first round draft picks. Either way the amount that we've invested into our linebackers should mean we virtually have to go elsewhere with our extremely valuable and important 25th overall pick.

The only way it would be wise to pick Collins is if you think that he is far and away the best player available at 25, and I just don't think it's possible to have him graded a full tier ahead of the other players that will be on the board at the time. Regardless of whether that's Jenkins or someone else.

EDIT: Honestly, I actually do think we need another outside pass rusher. I have strongly considered Ojulari at 25. If you think Collins can be a premier pass rusher then he would be fine there, but most people think he is more off ball/versatile than pure pass rusher.

I think in the cap era you have to make that a mark against the players on the roster. It's a big reason why I think Collins is the better value than Jenkins. Making your expensive guys expendable is extremely valuable.