Quote:Philosophical questions to you and the rest of the board.


What do you consider to be a "reach?"


I ask because I've seen a few mocks from respectable sources that have Lawson as a top 10 pick. If some reputable sources have him as a top 10 pick, how much of a reach could he be at 5, considering DE is arguably our biggest need and Bosa, Jack and Ramsey could all be off the board when we pick?


Does it depend upon the talent level in a draft? Is there a first or second tier talent level in this draft? Where is the dividing line in this draft class? Where does Lawson fit among the tiers in your view?


Is there such a thing as an acceptable reach? How many slots would constitute an acceptable reach?




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I was just going by the OP's "not talked about as top 5" criteria, but to me a reach is taking a guy more than ten spots earlier than you ideally would select him were your hand not being forced somehow.


That doesn't really make Lawson a reach at 5 to many, but he certainly isn't considered "top5" by the talking heads. And he'd be labeled a reach by plenty of folks for sure.

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