(01-20-2020, 02:04 AM)TJBender Wrote:

(01-19-2020, 09:43 AM)Caldrac Wrote: This is why I think they'll stick with BAP in the 1st round. It's loaded talent wise on defense. You could land Brown or Kinlaw between the 9th or 20th pick potentially. Fall back on maybe a good ILB or S if the DT's are gone, etc. 

You could also land a solid CB on day two probably like Diggs out of Alabama. 

This still gives them an option to get a good offensive player in RD1 to address the offensive line somewhere. Can't wait for the combine and highlight reels already. Good year to have a pair of 1's.

With this many holes, there's no excuse for not going with the best available player unless the BAP is a quarterback and someone's willing to jump up. Otherwise, there's really no reason not to just load up at every position you can.

I do really hope a LT is the best player on the board at 9 overall.

I think there are many reasons. 

Let's assume you need LT, DT, ILB, TE, CB, FS, WR 

These positions have very disparate value and some require priority in early rounds above others -  some are simply greater needs - and then some positions are especially deep with good players this year. 

So, for instance if your scouting dept uses a 1-100 rating system and you've got a choice at #9 between a LT you grade at 88.9 and a WR you grade at 92.1  --  you damn well better take the left tackle even though he's not technically the "best available player."  

It's a greater need, it's weighted heavier in positional value, and there are a dozen receivers in this draft that could help your team. Whereas there may be only 3 or 4 worthy prospects at left tackle.

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