(04-15-2024, 07:30 PM)ClemsonOrangeJaguar Wrote:

(04-15-2024, 09:14 AM)Mikey Wrote: ??

It is quite deep for interior linemen. DE/OLB is slim pickens for sure, but this is the first time I've heard anyone say DL is a weakness in this cycle.

Agree to disagree. I count DE/Edge (if they are pass rushers primarily) as DL not just interior guys. There were 11 DL taken last draft in the 1st. 8 in 2022. 

Most mocks seem to 4 to 6 max this cycle. I like Dallas Turner a lot, but outside of him I simply don't see elite DL this cycle comparing to other years. When Verse for example is the number 2 DE this class and Murphy number 1 DT that says a lot IMO

Now watch them become HOFs

When I see mock drafts with Murphy at #17 to the Jags, I instantly dismiss it. The draftnik hasn't done their homework. Newton is only 6'1 and a cheeseburger over 300. Baalke likes the physical freaks. 

If Nix or Penix are selected above #17, one of the edge rushers or top 4 OTs could fall. I think that's the best approach to #17 -- pick the top talent who falls. In the 25% chance none of the consensus top 3 edges, top 4 OTs, or CB Mitchell are there, entertain trade offers or take Brian Thomas.

In a trade down, some gems await -- more OTs, the Robinsons (Chop and Darius), Cooper DeJean.

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