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alyoshamucci
So if you're looking at 5 QBs ... all but Penix coming off ... (and he legitimately could as well) ...
We're looking at
3 elite WRs.
1 elite TE.
1 elite DT (Newton)
3 elite edges.
3 elite OTs
3 elite CBs (2 Bama boys and Mitchell)
That's MY top 19.
The powers that be have 1 more DT, one more OT, and Fautano in that section. Some have Brian Thomas Jr. Also.
Given that, I'm guessing we trade down a few spots for another 3rd or more for another 2nd.
If we stay? I would think Newton would be highest on my board or mckinstry.
Newton could actually be as good of a replacement for Donald as could be found.
I might also snag Thomas there at WR and not worry about the position even if kupp deteriorates.
Lot of options.
I just went on a bit on another board re: how I think Thomas compares favorably to Harrison.
Harrison is strong and gets open across the middle which is very valuable, and has that big body too. But I'm wondering what his 40 will be. Whereas with Thomas I expect will run a good 40, maybe very good. We don't know how these guys are wired mentally of course. But just going off the film I am extremely impressed by LSU's wideouts. Those guys were something.
So you know what I suspect is coming... That Harrison might fall a bit. Not too far, because there are still GMs out there who prioritize size and physicality in that X role. But I think maybe he gets into that low teens range and Thomas probably jumps if he runs well which I expect he will. Depends on Harrison's 40 of course, but I don't think he'll do better than say 4.5 range. What happens if he runs a 4.6 though. Have to think he's in play for us at that point.
