(03-20-2022, 11:08 AM)Upper Wrote:

(03-20-2022, 11:01 AM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: I just don't see this team taking a Safety early after drafting Cisco last season and paying Jenkins what they did. 

Asamoah reminds me of Myles Jack. I think he is a pure 4-3 OLB. I just don't think he has the frame or instincts to play 3-4 ILB in the NFL, but I think he could be an effective 4-3 WLB.

IMO, Woods is the best blocker/pass catching combo TE in this draft. He may not break loose for long passes like Tre McBride or Isaiah Likely, but he'll consistently keep the chains moving.

They are going to have to cut Jenkins next year to make room for all of the huge 2nd year escalations from this FA class. Getting Cine in now so they will have an experienced group for next year sounds perfect to me. Plus, Cine is just so damn good.

3-4 WLB and 3-4 ILBs are basically the same. They need to cover a lot of space and be good in pass coverage. Jack's problem wasn't his frame it was his brain. I think Asamoah and Oluokun would be great together.

I agree Woods could be the best dual threat TE in this class, but he's still very raw since he changed positions...and TE is already a slow burn position to begin with. I like him a ton for the future, but it wouldn't surprised me if it was like year 3/4 before he is an impactful player. Don't think we have the luxury to wait for that when we have so many needs and there will be so many other good players available at 65 and 70.

I agree. I like Cine a lot. I just think Safety is one of those non-premium positions that can be put off for another year. If it were up to me, our starting Safeties for this year would be Cisco and Ford. I liked the small sample size I saw of both guys. Both are so much better than Jenkins. 

I'd be satisfied with Woods playing behind Arnold and Engram this season. I don't think it will take him that long to make an impact. I think if you give him 2 years you'll see him start to make an impact like T.J. Hockenson.

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