(04-25-2024, 07:54 AM)Cleatwood Wrote:

(04-25-2024, 07:23 AM)rfc17 Wrote: I'm in this camp as well. Per pff and other stat based analysis we had one of if not the worst oline in the league. And we may be rolling out there with 4 returning starters. Replacing fortner was big but it's not like Morse is a hall of famer. Not even sure he is a top 10 center. And we're relying on other starters to stay healthy who aren't always great at that. It's a big gamble as the offense can't function if they bet wrong.

They really like their OL for whatever reason. They’ve shown that time and time again. Risner is still out there and I would sign him right now. 

For me, this first rounder has to make an immediate impact. My favorite options:

1. Trade up for Odunze/Nabers
2. Take CB at 17 and trade 48 for Aiyuk
3. Newton at 17 and WR at 48.

Then, regardless of which of the top 3 happen, I’m hammering OL with the 3rd rounder and both 4ths.

I'm in agreement with just about all of this. I've wanted Risner for a while. They obviously preferred Cleveland to him probably due to saving some money in the process. Adding Risner now would give the team 2 very solid reserves ( there'd be competition for who starts) who could play tackle or guard. I believe it would be worth the money. Those who continue to preach for an offensive lineman in round 1 are not incorrect about the importance of the position and having adequate depth. 

Regarding your favorite options, my preference would be number 2. Cornerback is the biggest IMMEDIATE need and there is a good possibility that one of the top guys will be on the board at 17. The Aiyuk trade would be contingent on what they give up in draft capital and his salary. St. Brown just got paid $120 million over 4 years with $77 guaranteed. If they believe very strongly that he will become a top 5-10 receiver, it might be worth a big deal. Whether they can afford this after paying Allen and Lawrence I'm not sure of. If the 49er's really want to get rid of him, parting with a 2nd and 4th rounder would be a good deal for both teams. I'm afraid trading up for Odunze or Nabers will require parting with their 2nd and 3rd round picks. That's more than I want to give up. While both receivers look like eventual stars, we really can't say for sure they will be that much better than a receiver they can possibly get in round 2 (Coleman,Franklin, Legette, Pearsall). 
Your 3rd option is my least favorite. I also like Newton, but at the least they could trade back and get him. He has fallen out of some 1st round projections due to his injury and size. Adding a 2nd or 3rd rounder to move back 7-10 spots would make sense.

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