Quote:I don't pretend to actually know any more than any of you.

But I do know I trust Mayock's view over some of the likes of Kiper Jr and McShay.


Mayock has Fowler as his best player behind the QBs.


I have no doubt Williams will be good. He may be the safest pick in the draft.

But at this point, if I am GM... I take Fowler if he is there, and settle for a trade or Williams if Fowler is gone.


If you and others disagree and think it is best to take the perceived safe pick and hope a later round talent can fill the pass rushing need we haven't really filled since before 08....


fine.


Fowler is a beast. And if he busts, well, then he busts. But there are no guarantees in any of this. Beasley could bust, Gregory could bust.

I take that chance... With a QB in place, and seemingly not going OL in the first round... I say, take a swing.


I won't fault Caldwell for missing if he does. He's done so well in the mid rounds, he deserves a big swing. He doesn't have to trade up to do. And it address need and matches BAP very close, depending on the board.


While Williams can play multiple Dline positions, Fowler is able to play LEO and OTTO. His diversity adds value in my eyes.

After the top pass rushers in round 1 go... I'd rather not be searching for a LEO later.

I don't mind your opinion, I just hope you don't base it off what Mike Mayock has to say. He's certainly been wrong before (he LOVED the Alualu pick) and Fowler has some question marks. Although Fowler had a ton of pressures, 15 sacks in 3 years at the NCAA level doesn't scream pass rushing beast in the NFL to me. He doesn't jump off the chart athletically, and I don't see any consistently elite traits in him. I'm no expert, though. That's 4 sure.


While I like Vic Beasley at 3, I wouldn't mind at all if your sig plays out and we get Williams.

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