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If Mack is a consideration, then the gap between him and other OLBs is wider than the gap between Watkins and the other WRs.  Furthermore, the talk has been the WR class this year is almost historically deep, with starting caliber talent to be found possibly into the 4th round.

 

If Mack can play LEO (very important caveat), I'd rather the team take him at 3 then take advantage of the WR depth later than the team take Watkins at WR and find the pickings scarce at LEO. 

 

If, OTOH, you view Mack more as a good all around LB but not a LEO (think Carl Banks instead of Lawrence Taylor), then I'd be better with Watkins at 3.

 

You have crystallized my stance. I love the threat of Watkins, but the drop off in talent from Clowney and Mack is a lot bigger than the drop off from Watkins to someone like Lee or even Huff. This draft is loaded with Offense, and it makes sense to exploit that to the best advantage.

 

But I can't get over how special Watkins looked in his Freshman season. And I like having special players.

 

Oh the drama.

 

 

Can someone pour me a drink?

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