(03-30-2021, 09:03 AM)Bullseye Wrote:

(03-30-2021, 05:46 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: I thought it was a good discussion, and I agree with a lot of what they said.   I don't think splash moves in free agency would have gotten us very far this season.   And because we didn't break the bank on free agents this season, we still have that money and cap space in our pocket for the future.  I also think with picks #25, 33, and 45, a combination of Moehrig, Friermuth, and Etienne in whatever order would make a lot of sense.   Also an OL at one of those spots for depth would make a lot of sense.

Regarding that combination of picks between 25-45. that combination, including OL, would make sense.

I like Eitienne as a player, and I thought he was the best RB in the country last year.  But what started selling me on the possibility/likelihood of him being taken at 25 or 33 is seeing how often TL utilized him in the passing game, and how he'd turn little dump off passes into huge gains. 
I don't know if he meets Meyer's speed requirement, nor can I speak credibly on his pass protection yet, but he seemed quite the reliable backfield mate for TL.  As unexpected a surprise as Robinson was, one of the best surprises was his ability and willingness in pass protection.  In fact, i think he was the most reliable pass protecting RBs we've had since MJD.