(04-29-2023, 08:21 PM)OG-JAGFAN Wrote: My take. 

The first 3 picks were offense. It was clear that supporting the Qb was the top priority. I have no problem with the picks in these rounds.

The team is bringing in a ton of competition. Players like Devon Lloyd who appeared to be lost at times are going to feel the pressure. Competition is always good.

The team decided to take 13 swings this year. Will have some strike outs, base hits, and hopefully some home runs. I do not buy a ton of stock on where a player is drafted. Sure the odds drop of getting a starter in every round. There are also plenty of cases were great players drop in later rounds for stupid reasons. See Tom Brady 6th round or Jerry Rice dropping to 16th overall from a lackluster 40 yard time. There are plenty of other examples.

The team is comfortable with Herndon at nickle. Unless they make a move outside the draft I do not see many options at corner.

I know these were not the Draft Expert type of picks. The so called Experts get as many wrong as the average GM. Mike Mayok was a draft expert king so he got his shot at GM. We know how that turned out. My point is because a player is not on ESPN or NFL network draft board does not mean it's a bad pick. They very well could all be bust. I am taking the wait and see approach.

I Concur to every sentiment to which you just stated. Looking from the outside in, our needs were CB, Tackle, Guard, Safety DL and TE. Not necessarily in that order. We got them all in my opinion whether they pan out or not is yet to be seen. As this 2023 NFL Draft unfolded it was clear to me that Baalke and Pederson had a plan, they targeted specific players and strategically traded back because they knew that said players would be available later especially the two of whom didn't perform at the Senior Bowl and Pro Day. They even tried to trade back up into the third round  several times to no avail. CUDOS.

The objective of this draft was to thicken the roster w/respect to the second and third tier players. Hopefully we've acquired an starter or two BUT I'll be more than happy w/the role players. I have no choice but I'm seriously content and confident of this draft's outcome. 

The true test(s) will be determined on the field and via. our coaching staff.

Time Will Tell.

NH3...

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