(04-05-2024, 08:45 AM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(04-05-2024, 08:30 AM)Mikey Wrote: I think the biggest criticism is absolutely the value of taking koolaid at 17. First, you're probably passing on CB who are better; Second, you're probably leaving a WHOLE bunch of better guys at other positions on the board; third, you can probably trade back and get some extra picks if koolaid is your target.

Now if we slid to the mid-20s or later and landed him? A lot of the heartburn goes away.

I don't think Arnold or Wiggins are better corners than Kool-Aid for this defense. I'd probably take Mitchell and DeJean over McKinstry but they are all close.   In Nielsen's defense it wouldn't be a stretch if they have McKinstry as the their top corner in this draft.  I think injury was the only question but being that its minor and reported that he will be ready by mini camp I could see a team ahead of us taking him like the Colts.  He would be good value at 17 depending on how he draft falls.  If Bowers or Verse is there you have to take either of those imo though

oh man if someone grabs koolaid before 17 that's a win for us. I think you can get him in the 20-25 range without a challenge. They're leaving plenty on the board for us to choose from.

Heck if he's there at 17 and someone wants to buy the spot from us, you gotta entertain that offer. Your post itself supports the claim that there are many viable CB in this darft, and a number of them would be good fits in our D. Get that value!

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