(03-12-2024, 01:14 PM)Caldrac Wrote:

(03-12-2024, 01:02 PM)enigma Wrote: Would you guys rather select a WR like Thomas Jr. at 17 or resign Ridley and use the #17 pick on CB?

Would prefer DT or EDGE there. As the value seems to be lining up perfectly there anyway. Between Byron Murphy, Jer'Zhan Newton, Laiatu Latu & Jared Verse. There's a good chance one of those four guys is there at seventeen and they would help solidify a stronger front four for this defense. 

We need some type of presence on that front. Beyond Allen and Walker. It will be nice if Hamilton comes back in 2024 completely ready to go but you can never have too many good strong players on defense along the line. I think, since they've cut Fatukasi and they've been pretty mum in FA with DT's. 

It might reveal how they see the board falling. I just don't expect Baalke to go offense in RD1 and I don't think he'll go CB at #17. He's found some really, really good secondary players outside of RD1 throughout his career. His tendency is going after the big, freaky athletes that can play standing up along the line of scrimmage or with their hands in the dirt.

Said it in the college forum. BUT, another guy to watch. Darius Robinson, out of Missouri. That's another freakish athlete Baalke covets. I could see him being a bit of a dark horse option or potential target after a trade down.

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(03-12-2024, 01:13 PM)AnOldBrownie Wrote: So people have completely given up on signing an impact DT?  How are we signing Ridley AND fixing the defensive interior?  We spent the $$$ on Gabe?

Calvin is 30 years old.

I'd get it if he were 27.

Draft.

If it is true that Ridley re-signs with the Jaguars tomorrow, defensive line becomes the overwhelming favorite to be targeted in round 1. Interior pass rush is the biggest need, but I don't see Baalke taking Newton or Murphy due to their lack of size. If either Verse or Latu are available, they'd have to be strongly considered. Both have few weaknesses and are very capable of getting double-digit sacks on an annual basis. I agree with Caldrac about Darius Robinson being a guy that Baalke would fall in love with due to his size and ability to play end or tackle. Personally, I'd prefer Verse or Latu since they are more natural pass rushers. This would enable Walker to play more snaps inside where he has proven to be hard to handle. The only other players that would make sense would be if Brock Bowers falls (not likely) or they feel that either Mitchell or Wiggins are can't miss shut-down corners. Darby is very capable of playing corner or nickel so taking a cornerback should not be off the table.

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