(03-18-2022, 08:42 AM)Mikey Wrote:

(03-18-2022, 05:51 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: We still have so many needs, maybe we should ask, what do we not need. 

I would say our "not-needs" are QB, CB, DT/NT, and OT. 

I hope we spend on of our 6th round picks on a K, who can get the kickoffs into the end zone.  And I hope we spend the first overall pick on the best available player, which to me looks like Aiden Hutchinson.  He's the BAP and he fills a need. 

Other than that, assuming our first pick is Aiden Hutchinson, our needs would be, in order,

LB
WR
IOL
TE
S
RB

I think after we take Hutchinson, our most dire need will be LB.

Regarding the not-needs, I'd argue that unless we ink Cam to a longer deal, we still need to add developmental depth. Nothing about Taylor wants me to hold out hope that he re-assumes the RT next season. I think a mid-round pick could net you a guy that either serves as your next swing tackle type or someone that can take a year to sit, learn, and challenge for a starting spot next season.

This is one of those areas that should get a band aid for this season and addressed long term in 2023. I certainly don't want Robinson signed long term. Why extend a LT who is just serviceable? That is beyond asinine. He is tagged, because at the time, there were no better options. We could either trade for La'el Collins and pull the franchise tag on Robinson or let him play this season on the tag and address the LT position in the 2023 draft or free agency. That's the only 2 smart options. This OT draft class is just too mediocre to risk a high draft pick on one. Besides, we have bigger issues at DE/OLB, WR, TE, ILB and interior O-Line that need our immediate attention. I can live with Robinson and Little as our starting OT's this coming season and hopefully, we find an upgrade at Swing Tackle as well.

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