(04-21-2022, 07:16 AM)Bullseye Wrote:

(04-21-2022, 07:04 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: Unlike previous years, my feeling is more one of dread than excitement.  I don't like any of the players that are rated at the top of this draft.  I see a pretty good possibility that either or both Hutchinson and Walker could be a bust. 

I wish we could trade down to about 10th.  I just don't see a great difference in value between the first pick and the 10th pick this year.  In fact the difference in value between the first pick and the 10th pick this year, to me, is approximately a high third round pick.  But of course no one would make that kind of trade because they would get roasted.

I am with you completely on this.  I think Thibs has more talent/potential than either Walker or Hutch, but there are some things that scare me about him, too.

I want the team to move around in this draft.  Up in some spots, trading back in others.  But I definitely don't see it happening in the first round, and I get the feeling it won't happen much later on, either.

Thibs reminds me of when people didn't think Herbert loved the game because he wasn't vocal. Thibs is very vocal but because he's not football 100% of the time, people take that as him being lazy. It wouldn't shock me at all if Thibs is the best pass rusher/player to come from this draft.

As far as the draft, I'm very excited. I've watched the draft every year pretty much from start to finish since my freshman year of college. Couple thirty packs in my dorm room, yelling at the screen, and talking myself into the players. Last year, I had a big draft party at my house with lots of fans from various teams. My one buddy is an Eagle fan and lost his mind when they traded and ended up with Devonta.

This year, I'll be at a rehearsal dinner for my sister in law.... No draft party and due to the festivities surrounding the wedding, I likely won't be able to watch most of the draft. 

I love just about everything that comes with the draft. The surprise picks, the draft day trades, the players slipping, the last player in the green room, the booing of Goodell. All of it. I'll always be excited for the draft and this year is no different for me.

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