Quote:Also Josh Evans sucks, and the safety position is so demanding and high pressure that we should have never relied on a 6th rounder, with slow instincts and sloppy tackling, in the position in the first place.

 

I also wouldn't consider Skuta a final solution at Otto.  The team is likely to bring in competition -- we were using a WILL linebacker at Otto last year (J.T. Thomas) because we don't have any Otto linebackers other than Skuta at this point.

 

But offensive line is clearly the biggest need, and there's no guarantee at all that Parnell, who only started 8 games in his career, is the answer at RT.  The young guys (Joeckel, Bowanko, Linder) will still be given a shot to succeed -- Linder's already good, Joeckel has elite tools and just needs to learn how to use them, Bowanko is good in the running game but needs to vastly improve pass protection.  But I'd like to see us replace Zane Beadles sooner rather than later because 1) he suuuuuuuuuucks 2) we've paid pretty much all his guaranteed money in his contract already.

 

Brandon Scherff would be an excellent pick 3 if Williams is gone because he can excel at RT or LG depending on who looks worse between Parnell and Beadles.  I'm really hoping Parnell works out.

You kind of explain why I like the pick of Fowler at 3. (Although I think Williams, if there is a safe and solid pick)


Fowler may not be the "LEO" prospect. But he can play the position. As well as OTTO (where I think he is better suited).

This versatility adds to his value. He is a Leo, he is an Otto, he allows us to get him on the field with another pass rusher(s) whether it is Skuta, Clemons, Davis, or a combination of the sorts.

 

Scherff at 3 would be terrible value. 

 

Trade back and get Scherff, I guess... but that is like giving up on your FA RT you just signed already

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