(04-28-2022, 05:15 PM)Sneakers Wrote: Beyond whatever influence the HC had, you also have to remember Lawrence was the most universally acknowledged #1 since Andrew Luck.  Even if he had been a total bust, you couldn't fault Baalke, every GM in the league would have taken him in our position.
I wasn't a fan of the Etienne pick, simply because I thought we had more pressing needs, but he really can't be considered either because we haven't even seen him play yet.

100% agree here.

But now is where the rubber meets the road with Baalke and his draft style, because there are a few different directions he could go with his selections and potential maneuverability to hopefully better this team.

I really hope that he hits a homerun with the first pick (well, every pick but you know...) especially with the rumors that are swirling around about Hutch/Walker. I'm a big fan of Thibodeaux and think he has the most talent out of the main 3 DE's but man I really hope whoever we choose is that difference maker we so desperately need.

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