It also could be that they want to take this offense to the next level and they know they need an explosive threat outside to do it. And this isn't a new thing. They took Jefferson with their highest pick and whiffed. They took Tutu with their highest pick and whiffed. So if they were enamored with Evans it's hard to blame them. He would have instantly solved that issue.

Now Odunze is interesting but maybe he's misdirection. Or maybe they thought he'd go after some others and figured they'd better interview him.

But yes your theory is certainly possible. Sure hope you're wrong too.