Guessing Our 1st Pick

AsylumGuido · 04-26-2018, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

I agree. I think they go OL. It's not sexy, but drafting a Guard, Center or Tackle would not only provide depth, but drafting Ram saved our ass last year.

I hope they aren't thinking OL or DL or TE or LB or QB or DB, etc. I hope they do what they have done the past two seasons and select whatever player, regardless of position, that is at the very top of their board based upon their overall evaluations.

jeanpierre · 04-26-2018, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Give us one name JP. Just one.

Read my entire post, Little Brother...

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Unless we're jumping the ATL et al for Taven Bryan, who may geaux even sooner, or Vander Esch, I'm moving back...

jeanpierre · 04-26-2018, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I hope they aren't thinking OL or DL or TE or LB or QB or DB, etc. I hope they do what they have done the past two seasons and select whatever player, regardless of position, that is at the very top of their board based upon their overall evaluations.

We're in a different wheelhouse than a year ago personnel-wise, so need is actually much more important to round out the roster...

But in sync with what you're saying, if value's not there at 27, that is, we're not improving a position, then move up or down...

SmashMouth · 04-26-2018, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

We're in a different wheelhouse than a year ago personnel-wise, so need is actually much more important to round out the roster...

But in sync with what you're saying, if value's not there at 27, that is, we're not improving a position, then move up or down...

How do you really truly know if there is value or not, however?

|Mitch| · 04-26-2018, 09:59 AM

I have this sneaking suspicion that they are selecting Lamar Jackson, trading up if need be...

I really hope I'm wrong!

jeanpierre · 04-26-2018, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

How do you really truly know if there is value or not, however?

Based on your scouting, grades, and your groupings (i.e. clouds)...

So you're prepared to draft, you have about five possibilities all with comparable grades to select...

If it gets close and your guys aren't there, you move back...

Or if a member of a higher grade group is there and is falling, you jump back in and take him (i.e. Kamara)...

Beastmode · 04-26-2018, 10:29 AM

I could see Lamar in the mix but no longevity in that style.

jeanpierre · 04-26-2018, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I could see Lamar in the mix but no longevity in that style.

First Round Picks should be your 10+ years with the team guys...

Remind me how long did RGIII last with the Redskins before they went with their fourth round pick (Cousins) from the same draft?

At least Shanahan kept a back up plan in place..

Euphoria · 04-26-2018, 11:04 AM

Baker

Rugby Saint II · 04-26-2018, 11:15 AM

Center or Guard. We have no depth and when Strief went down Ram was a god send. Armstead is in and out of games. Peat broke his leg last year and may not be in shape either. Unger is 32 and missed all of last preseason. As the offensive line goes so goes the team........you win in the trenches.

04-26-2018, 08:40 AM	#21
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Guessing Our 1st Pick Originally Posted by jnormand I agree. I think they go OL. It's not sexy, but drafting a Guard, Center or Tackle would not only provide depth, but drafting Ram saved our ass last year. I hope they aren't thinking OL or DL or TE or LB or QB or DB, etc. I hope they do what they have done the past two seasons and select whatever player, regardless of position, that is at the very top of their board based upon their overall evaluations.

04-26-2018, 08:46 AM	#22
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Guessing Our 1st Pick Originally Posted by K Major Give us one name JP. Just one. *Read my entire* post, Little Brother... Originally Posted by jeanpierre Unless we're jumping the ATL et al for Taven Bryan, who may geaux even sooner, or Vander Esch, I'm moving back...**
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Guessing Our 1st Pick Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I hope they aren't thinking OL or DL or TE or LB or QB or DB, etc. I hope they do what they have done the past two seasons and select whatever player, regardless of position, that is at the very top of their board based upon their overall evaluations. We're in a different wheelhouse than a year ago personnel-wise, so need is actually much more important to round out the roster... But in sync with what you're saying, if value's not there at 27, that is, we're not improving a position, then move up or down... SmashMouth likes this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,987 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Guessing Our 1st Pick Originally Posted by jeanpierre We're in a different wheelhouse than a year ago personnel-wise, so need is actually much more important to round out the roster... But in sync with what you're saying, if value's not there at 27, that is, we're not improving a position, then move up or down... How do you really truly know if there is value or not, however?

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Guessing Our 1st Pick I have this sneaking suspicion that they are selecting Lamar Jackson, trading up if need be... I really hope I'm wrong! Beastmode likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Guessing Our 1st Pick Originally Posted by SmashMouth How do you really truly know if there is value or not, however? Based on your scouting, grades, and your groupings (i.e. clouds)... So you're prepared to draft, you have about five possibilities all with comparable grades to select... If it gets close and your guys aren't there, you move back... Or if a member of a higher grade group is there and is falling, you jump back in and take him (i.e. Kamara)... Rugby Saint II likes this.
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Guessing Our 1st Pick Originally Posted by Beastmode I could see Lamar in the mix but no longevity in that style. First Round Picks should be your 10+ years with the team guys... Remind me how long did RGIII last with the Redskins before they went with their fourth round pick (Cousins) from the same draft? At least Shanahan kept a back up plan in place..

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,727	Re: Guessing Our 1st Pick Center or Guard. We have no depth and when Strief went down Ram was a god send. Armstead is in and out of games. Peat broke his leg last year and may not be in shape either. Unger is 32 and missed all of last preseason. As the offensive line goes so goes the team........you win in the trenches. ScottF and SmashMouth like this.

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