Quote:This was something I thought about back when Gregory (who I really wasn't that high on) was the #1 mocked guy to us. Just look at how the team has managed to get production out of Branch, Davis, and even Chris Smith in his limited time last year. That said, we have no need at QB and there's not a T worth the pick. 

 

And while we can make a case for WR, even that is not that big of a need given what we invested on it last season.

 

So that leaves DE...

 

just because we invested 2 2nd rounders last year doesn't mean the WR position is solved by any means.

 

Lee was very inconsistent, and has an injury history.

Robinson was much more consistent but was more of a possession receiver.  He also is coming off foot surgery.

Then we have Allen Hurns who far outproduced his rookie free agent status, but is also inconsistent.

 

That, to me, doesn't instill a lot of confidence.  Just because they are entering year #2 doesn't necessarily mean they will get better.

Remember Cyprien and Gratz heading into year 2?  Most people assumed they will just get better with another off-season to work on things, but they didn't - in fact, you could argue they regressed in a lot of ways.

 

IF Caldwell has Cooper rated as a legit top 10 talent, and there are more question marks about other players like Fowler, Beasley, Ray, etc - then I think it's very possible, and maybe even likely, that Cooper will be our pick.

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