(04-09-2023, 06:53 AM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(04-08-2023, 09:30 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote: No, you're devaluing guys already here. I want nothing but big bodies, ie TE, DE, OT, DT in every round unless a tremendous talent who falls. A NB before Rd 3 is a waste of draft capital same as an RB in round 1.

So you think Travis Etienne was a waste of draft capital?

Also the concept of not taking a NB before Rd 3 is completely outdated.

Over the past 10 years the role of the NB has expanded tremendously. Not only do they need the agility and coverage skills to match up with a slot receiver, they are also being asked to provide run support and are even being asked to pressure the QB.

The SAM linebacker's importance is fading as is the amount of time they see the field. The role of the NB is rapidly expanding and taking over that role. The need to have a gifted athlete at NB is the future of the NFL.

It may not be a top 10 pick caliber of position, but grabbing a player that has all the skills to do everything that is being asked of them in today's defenses in the 2nd half of the 1st Rd would not be a reach.

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