(04-23-2019, 09:26 AM)Upper Wrote: Just out of curiosity, why is McGary a huge reach at 7? Other than where you see him listed on meaningless mock drafts.

I think he compares favorably to Taylor. He had better pass and run blocking grades, didn't have injury and weight issues in college, is bigger. and is likely way more athletic. Obviously Taylor didn't do any testing, but I highly doubt he'd be an 84th percentile SPARQ with a very good shuttle specifically.

If you'd be ok with Taylor at 7 I see zero reason why you wouldn't be just as, or more, ok with McGary.

It's more about if you're the only team that sees McGary as a #7 pick, you're passing up a TON of value, and leaving much more talented players for other teams to pick.

Think back to when Gene drafted Alualu at 10. He was a good player, for many years, but what players did we pass up taking him there? If it's feasible that McGary is still available at 28, or 33, or 40, why use pick 7 to get him?

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