(04-22-2023, 05:23 AM)Caldrac Wrote:

(04-22-2023, 05:16 AM)jessepeck1213 Wrote: Been saying it for months. Branch is the right choice and will be our choice if he's there.

Meh. Hopefully the value matches up. Not sure I like him with his speed in the nickel spot as a rookie but if he's the answer at safety I guess then he's maybe worth it there. I still think passing up on a solid CB1 or EDGE rusher there is a mistake. Branch would be my seventh choice in RD1.

1. Tyree Wilson
2. Lukas Van Ness
3. Myles Murphy
4. Joey Porter Jr.
5. Cam Smith 
6. Isaiah Foskey
7. Brian Branch 
8. Darnell Wright
9. Dalton Kincaid
10. Will McDonald IV

Very nice list. Some of my thoughts:

1. Like your emphasis on pass rushers. Unlikely Wilson will be there. Why no Nolan Smith? His lack of size does concern me.

2. Porter would be very hard to pass on if he's there. Surprised Banks isn't in your top 10. Any particular problems with him?

3. I am higher than you on Branch. Time will tell, but I believe he'll be a difference-maker at nickel or safety. 

4. Kincaid is likely to be gone- Packers might take him at 15, but he'd be very tempting if on the board. Would be a true weapon as 2nd tight end and safety net in case Engram leaves.

5. Torrence is not one of my top guys, either. However, it wouldn't shock me if he's top 5 on Baalke's board. I'd prefer Mauch or Bergeron in round 2. Both are more versatile than Torrence.


Thankfully, the waiting will be over soon.

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