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since68
After Corum at 83 (which I think was a great pick - he will outplay Kyren), Wilson kept dropping.
Our 6th round picks were worth 3 points each which was good enough to get to #94 - #98 from #99 and take Wilson.
I understand the ACL issue. If Wilson plays like he did this past year at NC St, he will be worth a 3rd rounder and more.
I also understand what he did on the field when I watched NC State games. He is a game changer at LB.
I think, as long as he remains healthy, Wilson will play much like . . . ready . . . Fred Warner.
It would have meant not drafting Kinchens in the 3rd. I am ok with that as I do not believe Kitchens is a game changing safety.
We could have taken a safety later or even UDFAs like Josh Proctor or Millard Bradford.
I think you have to accumulate "game changers" when you can.
To only give up a 6th to get Wilson would have been a small price to pay for a LB who will play in the top 5 - 10 in the league - my opinion, if only for 4 years.
He would have been especially valuable to us in defending the 49ers TE/RB/WR near the LOS as well as deeper.
Just my opinion, I could be way off - time will tell.
They all saw the same tape --- I think they saw a fine college LBer but someone who was an injury risk. The Steelers were willing but a lot of teams passed on him in 2nd and 3rd round ... for a "game-changer".
I have no idea who will or wont be the better pro, but seems like Rams (a) didn't want to trade or (b) no one would deal (c) they think Kitchens is better than you think and/or Wilson is not quite as good as you think ---- for their system.
We all see things differently. I have no dog in fight, had they taken Wilson, I wouldn't be too concerned other than the Terrell Lewis cautionary tale.
