(12-09-2024, 09:50 PM)jaglou53 Wrote:

(12-09-2024, 08:11 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: Johnson and Graham are rated about equal to me with Graham as a slight edge because hes in the trenches and no injury.  Combine could be the tie breaker but it wouldnt shock me if both kill it, Graham has very high potential as a pass rusher at the next level but dude is a monster against the run as well and probably the best run stopper in the draft.  As far as Ratledge it would shock me if he goes in the 1st, I think there is a good chance he wont be there in the 2nd when we pick.  If hes there at your 2nd round pick and hes your top guy you better take him there because it would be a huge gamble. I could see his stock raising even more in the playoffs and the combine.

Another thing in Graham's favor is that there aren't really any great DT in free agency. There are a good number of cornerbacks who should be on the market lead by D.J. Reed and Charvarious Ward. They could address DT in round 1, CB in free agency and then go after OL in rounds 2 and 3.

There are a few safties as well.  Justin Reid would be a great addition to the secondary and would be cheaper than Baker and Holland.  Justin Reid and Byron Murphy would be nice additions and wouldn't break the bank.  Ward and Reed there as well.  We really need to get a 3rd edge, a older vet would be great with Allen and Walker.  We have been very lucky with the health of Allen and Walker over the years with nothing behind them.

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