Quote:Do some research on how this team has faired on picking pass rushers. Between Miller/Marks/Clemons/Branch/Bryant.. we should have enough pass rushing talent on this roster to afford to take Gurley in the middle of the 1st. Don't you realize how much it would open the passing if we had even a halfway decent running game?


The fact we can even get any passing yards is a testament to the passing game at this point. This offense hasn't been legit balanced since 2007. And before that, what 2001? So what 1 year in like 13-14?


Edit: Actually, find me the last time a team picked a CB/S in the 1st round and they ended up being something useful in oh lets say the first 2 years.

Marks was a great find, but I'm meh on the other guys. Clemons is a nice stopgap, but at 32, his best years are likely behind him especially for when this team is likely to compete. Branch is nice, but isn't someone who should be counted on to be the guy. Hopefully he proves me wrong this year. We have nice depth, but no premier guy on the edge you need vs the top QBs. If Bortles is the guy we think he is, the passing game will be fine regardless.


Eric Reid

Patrick Peterson

Stephon Gilmore

Eric Berry

Joe Haden

Earl Thomas


Lots of busts otherwise, but that's the draft.


Looking at that reminded me that Quinn, Watt, and Kerrigan were taken right after we chose Gabbert. Oof.

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