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Trade Up Hypothetical
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(02-02-2021, 12:55 PM)Bullseye Wrote:(02-02-2021, 11:50 AM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: If we are switching to a 3-4 defense, I already have Hamilton penciled in as our starting NT. We started the season out pretty poorly in run defense, but once Abry Jones got hurt and Hamilton got more playing time as the starter, our run defense improved quite a bit and even looked competent. He even graded out among the best DT's in the league during that time. It was only after Hamilton got hurt, that the run defense fell to pieces. In my mind, I saw enough to make him the 2021 starting NT no matter what scheme we run. I don't see an immediate need for a DT, unless we are sticking with a 4-3 scheme. In that case, I'd probably address the position with the #33 pick, as I would definitely take a LT at #25. We simply cannot risk losing out on the best OT's, when we're bringing in a rookie QB who is the #1 pick and we have a massive hole at both OT spots.Regarding the 3-4, I would think when we draft DL would depend on the overarching philosophy the team adopts. I know most teams use mid to late round picks to stock DL in a 3-4. but that is not a universal rule. Belichick and the Patriots typically placed a high value on DL in the 3-4. Early in their dynasty, they had three first rounders in their starting DL-Seymour, Warren and Wilfork on the nose. I know Meyer has a relationship with Belichick and perhaps he may adopt that philosophy. . There are other teams who, while they have not gone as far as those Patriots teams to stock their 3-4 DL, has used 1st rounders to stock at least one of the three positions. Houston used the 1st round pick for J.J. Watt. In the 80s, Buffalo spent the #1 overal on Bruce Smith, while KC spent a high 1 on Neil Smith., and the Steelers drafted Heyward. Again, I agree that Hamilton could play NT, but the new brass may not share that view. Or perhaps out of concern about the weakness at DT in this draft class, they may spend the first on Barmore. I keep hearing about the weakness of the DT class and I just don't see it at all. I'd love to have guys like Dayvion Nixon, Christian Barmore, Jaylen Twyman, Jay Tufele, Levi Onwuzurike, Darius Stills, Cameron Sample, Bobby Brown III or Osa Odighizuwa on this team. I even have a late round sleeper from Charleston, Kenny Randall that I like a lot. IMO, this is a very good DT class. I totally agree about Trent Williams. If he becomes available, you do everything you can to sign him, but that still doesn't stop me from drafting an OT at #25. I believe we need 2 new OT's and this class is loaded with too many really good OT's to pass on one. Who knows the next time we'd be in a position to get a potential franchise OT? Personally, I don't think Taylor would benefit from moving inside. I just think he is a subpar player with heavy feet and bad leverage. I didn't like him when we drafted him and I like him even less now. In fact, I think Cam Robinson is a better OT and I can't wait to get rid of him. Maybe I would gamble on O.J. Howard. It would depend on the price tag. My first option is still to go hard after Jonnu Smith though. I know Bevell didn't seem to utilize the TE position that much during his time as the Seattle OC. We'll just have to see how things play out. I absolutely do not want Villanueva. In fact, when I see the available free agent OT class, I believe Williams is our only legitimate long term option unless some cap strapped team makes a surprise cut. That is why I believe drafting a LT is so crucial and thankfully, this is the deepest class I've seen in years. I place the LT position second only to QB, in terms of importance to the team. We have to get this one right. |
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