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If Buckner is the highest rated player on our board, we should take him.


I would never take Shaq Lawson over Buckner. I don't care about the fact that we have more of a need for Shaq Lawson than for Buckner. Buckner is a better player. Take him, and play him at the big end spot, or move Malik Jackson to the big end spot, or change the defense so we can play both Buckner and Malik Jackson at DT. But for God's sake, don't let the scheme force you to take a lesser player over a better player.

And if Lawson is the highest rated player on our board, they should take him as well. It may not be consensus but that doesn't matter. Dave put the work in scouting him for the past year and if he feels he's the best then pull the trigger.


How many people had Bortles ranked as the top player on their big boards 2 years ago? I think Dave has earned the benefit of the doubt.

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