(03-31-2021, 07:59 AM)irontrooper83 Wrote:

(03-30-2021, 01:24 PM)Bullseye Wrote: Even though Baalke has somewhat emphatically stated they would go BAP irrespective of need, I can see a scenario where the things you DON'T want to happen will be exactly what happens with RB and TE.  Regarding WR, as a general rule, I prefer teams take skill players early and stock up on OL in the mid rounds.  But I'm not sure I want a WR early in this draft.  Based on what I have seen, I can't say I'm a huge Bateman fan.  Diminutive slot WRs like Rondale or Elijah Moore are typically found 2nd, 3rd, or even 4th round.  It seems like this year's draft seems to play exactly like what I've described above.

But I can't shake the feeling that OL, specifically T should be at least one of our first five picks.  From a value perspective, T fits.  From a need perspective, T fits.  We have enough at WR to push it down the list of priorities.  Yes we could add more speed, but as I said, we could find speed at WR a little later.  A guy like Dyami Brown could go late 2nd-3rd round, while guys like Tutu Atwell and Schwartz could go as late as the 4th round.

As for Friermuth, I'd be fine with him within our top 5 picks, ideally at 33 or 45 at the latest.  I believe he fits well there.

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Yes, I know there's a possibility it will shake out exactly like I don't want it to (Especially after FA) but it is what it is.

I agree about the need of addressing OL/OT with the first 5 picks, in a class this good I'd try do it early anyway as there are really good players I like.
We have lots of holes, now and in the coming future and I simply don't want to see us drafting another RB (I wouldn't have even brought Hyde in) early with all the good players at premium positions that will be available. Same goes for TE, nothing against Freiermut and we have a huge need at the postion but he isn't close to being one of my best available players in the top 45, let alone at 33. But yes I can totally see him being the pick there.

I see it the same way as you about the WRs.

I wouldn't have brought in Hyde, either, but I would have addressed RB this off season in some form or fashion. 

If the goal is to give TL a strong supporting cast, RB is crucial to achieving that goal.  If Robinson were to be injured, lacking quality depth behind him would place TL in greater risk, as a higher burden of the offense would be thrust upon him, meaning defenses would tee off on him even more.  Balance must be maintained  even through injury if that result (defenses teeing off on TL) is to be avoided or at least mitigated.

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