(03-22-2023, 04:37 PM)mikesez Wrote:

(03-22-2023, 11:18 AM)jaglou53 Wrote: Tight end is the least important since they have Engram. I do expect them to draft someone at this position or find an inexpensive blocking tight end to replace Manhertz. That being said, if Dalton Kincaid is available in Round 2, I'd run to the podium immediately when our name is called. 

The easier question would have been to identify the most important need. Nickel/slot corner is the clear winner, but finding a good swing tackle is number 2. I still occasionally have nightmares of defensive ends feasting on the likes of Guy Whimper and Ephrem Salaam. We can't afford to lose our franchise quarterback due to ignoring the need at this position.

No.  #1 need is left guard or center.  Neither Bartch nor Fortner are really starter quality.  We're going to have to hope one of them improves a lot, but hoping against hope that both do is insane.  This is a bigger need than nickel because nickel is not quite a full time position.

We need competition at LG and we need a nickel corner. 

Neither are a lesser priority, IMO. 

In 17 games last season there were only three games wherein the nickel played 63% of the snaps or less. 
He is going to see lots of action. 

The IOL situation equally needs attention because you have a second year Center that should progress in year two, but you can't 100% count on it  - and the guy coming off of injury to take over LG has seen 17 starts in 3 years and not enough of them have been inspiring performances. 

If it's me - I'm looking to spend a pick on each of these spots BEFORE  the 4th round, but definitely no later than the 4th.

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