Butta's Draft Grades (Swan Song Style)

[butta54 371]

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This is an exercise in futility

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Really a look of value and need. Happy to answer any questions. Again...give it 3 years before giving it a real grade guise.

 

 

Arizona Cardinals: C+

Arizona got big value with Nkemdiche at the end of the first…the real value comes with the pieces around him in Chandler Jones & Calais Campbell. Boehm gives you a plug and play center if need be, and for my money Harlan Miller is a better CB than the reach in the 3^rd round for Brandon Williams who is more of a project.

 

 

Atlanta Falcons: D+

Reeeeeeeach. Deion Jones gives you added speed, and Hooper is a nice big target that fills a need the Falcons haven’t filled since Tony Gonzalez left.

 

 

Baltimore Ravens: A+

When you have big drafts there are more chances to hit. Ronnie Stanley, Kamalei Correa, and Bronson Kaufusi ? You win! Those are some of my favorite players in the draft. Then you get Kenneth Dixon, Chris Moore, and Maurice Canady all who flashed big at the senior bowl.

 

 

Buffalo Bills: C

I don’t see Shaq Lawson as an rush backer. I don’t see Shaq Lawson as a 3-4 DE. He could end up getting in the Sheldon Richardson role, but he isn’t nearly as athletic as him. Ragland is a big get. Adolphus is alright, but far from an impact player, and Cardale was a bit of a reach. Would like to have seen some better receiver picks in this draft.

 

 

Carolina Panthers: D+

I understand going after the corner position…and I respect attacking a need. But you have to explain the first round pick to me. While I get that a new DT gives you leverage when figuring out the contracts of Star & KK, but Butler is nowhere near the type of players they are…so what leverage do you really have? Going into the new season without bringing ANY new OL in through the draft is a little puzzling.

 

 

 

Chicago Bears: B+

Floyd, Whitehair, and Bullard are all first round talents. Bullard may be the only player that didn’t hit a need, but still with his amazing get off we are looking at a Sheldon Richardson type player in a 3-4. Floyd may very well be a pure boom or bust player, but we needed the position. The whole 4^th round is full of special team players, and you grab a great RB in Jordan Howard in the 5^th.

 

 

Cincinnati Bengals: C

Two positions I see the Bengals attack every year in the draft and free agency are LB and CB. I don’t understand adding WJ3 unless the faith in Dennard and Kirkpatrick are fully gone. Vigil is a great value prospect, but where does he fit on the depth chart? Tyler Boyd is a great pick, but in this draft I would have like to see more receivers drafted after losing two starters.

 

 

Cleveland Browns: A

Money ball is in full effect. Look at the size of this draft. I want to love the first 4 picks, but man Corey Coleman? Following up with Rashad Higgins and Jordan Payton makes the Coleman pick easier to swallow. Coleman is the PERFECT candidate to turn into a great RT, but needs lots of coaching. Schobert and Scooby will be nice fire plugs for the LB spot. And Spencer Drago next to Coleman could be a nasty combo. But Cody Kessler in the 3^rd?

 

 

Dallas Cowboys: C+

Where do we start? I won’t rip into the Elliot pick too much, if that is your guy then that is your guy. And behind that OL, Dallas has a high chance of making him look like a star. Someone would take the gamble on Jaylon Smith…but in the 2^nd round and a team with pretty big needs elsewhere? The rest of the picks were ok, but you have two HUGE holes at CB and only grab a 6^th round pick who is a raw talent.

 

 

Denver Broncos: C

I like Lynch, Booker, and McGovern. But the using the 2^nd and 3^rd to take some serious reaches really is hard to swallow. You do have a Superbowl winning roster coming back for the most part, but there are holes.

 

 

Detroit Lions: B+

No need to look past the first five picks on this one. But MAN this OL just got a serious upgrade in attitude! Taylor Decker and Glasgow alone give this offense some much needed toughness to round out the bunch including the powerful Larry Warford and Laken Tomlinson. A’Shawn Robinson is a power pig…not sure where he plays, but he commands a double team. Killebrew should just be called Brews Kills cause he is a head hunter…nice toughness to the defense. But my question is…..where are the corners?

 

 

Green Bay Packers: B

Spriggs is the pass protector. Murphy is the run blocker. Way to set yourself up for the future if your two overachieving tackles leave for more money. Frackell is great, but if Clay is coming back to the edge then where does he fit? Martinez is alright, but don’t see him taking over for Clay in the middle right away. Kenny Clark is not B.J. Raji……Clark is a MUCH better pass rusher.

 

 

Houston Texans: A

MAN look at those first three picks! Houston has committed to giving the Brockweiler weapons around him. Hopkins has slowly made his own name in the league, but now you bring in some serious speed opposite him and there will be almost no way you can rotate coverage to one side of the field. Ervin was def a reeeeeach to me. But KJ Dillon and DJ Reader to round out your draft?? Big value for the Texans.

 

 

Indianapolis Colts: C

I love the Ryan Kelly pick about as much as I hate the TJ Green pick. The safety class was straight trash outside a few players. So picking up one of the lower ones in the 2^nd round is just a serious problem for me. Looking at Morrison we are looking at a gem with a serious chip on his shoulder, a fire that will be much needed on this lazy defense for the Colts. Lots of OL picks, but man Le’Raven Clark is the king of projects with some of the worst film I’ve seen in years. Haeg is a project, but with great tools, and Blythe is a steal in the last round…the Iowa boys are plug and play.

 

 

Jacksonville Jaguars: B+

I’m tempted to grade this super high. Myles Jack & Telvin Smith just show you the new-age NFL defense that is built on speed across the board. Ramsey is probably the best player in this draft….I think ultimately he is a safety/nickel hybrid for this team and gives them high versatility. Sheldon Day is a sparkplug and a leader. Brandon Allen is one of my favorite QBs in this draft and I think will turn heads one day.

 

 

Kansas City Chiefs: C+

I like all the corners they went after, but where are the receivers?? Outside of Maclin it hasn’t looked that good for the Chiefs…a team trying to mask their QB, but doesn’t have any big time weapons. Chris Jones is a good player, but I don’t think he was the guy to target with your first pick. Dadi was a nice late round get.

 

 

Los Angeles Rams: C+

Well they went all out for their guy. I don’t think the Rams had a roster that could afford selling out for a franchise QB. While this draft class is all about helping Goff out….I have to wonder what will become of this defense that loses starters and didn’t look to replace them. Forrest is a very nice pick up to pair with Ogletree, but lots of questions in this draft.

 

 

Miami Dolphins: C-

Miami lets go some starting corners and go after a reeeeach in Xavien Howard? Hard for me to buy into him as a 2^nd round pick, and even harder to buy him as a day one starter. Not inspired with what the Dolphins did in the secondary. Love Drake and Carroo as players. Big fish in this draft is Mr. Gas Mask himself. Dolphins take a shot on a guy that could prove to be a great solution to an aging (and often hurt) Brandon Albert. But the best ability in this league is availability…will Tunsil live up to the challenge?

 

Minnesota Vikings: A

Getting two top tier talents in Treadwell and Alexander push this grade way up. Good luck battling against three man cover corners in Alexander, Rhodes, and Waynes. I like going for the OL, but you get Beavers who doesn’t have the talent to take the spot from either starting tackle. Brothers is huge value and the last two picks are nice special team players with developmental skills. Would like to see the Vikings attack more at the receiver position outside of a German long-shot. Receiver position is really the one stand out that needs upgrading.

 

 

New England Patriots: C-

Not against the position they went after, but wondering about the players. However, it’s hard to go against the Patriot way. They hit depth and special teams. Cyrus Jones will be special down the road IMO. But at the end of the day this OL situation has to be figured out someday. The 85 different lineup combinations won’t work for too much longer.

 

 

New Orleans Saints: B-

They had five picks and I like four of them. While I understand the potential see in Rankins, he wasn’t a top 15 player for me during his time at Louisville, and in a 3-4 he is very undersized. Mike Thomas gives Brees a great big target to replace Colston and helps missing out on Treadwell. Vonn Bell is one of the more legit safeties in the class with nickel coverage ability. Lasco is just the type of receiving back Saints like to keep. But that OL is a complete mess and they did nothing to help the situation in the draft.

 

 

New York Giants: A

Almost all of these players are some of my favorites going into the draft. While I can’t forgive passing on Hargreaves to take Apple….I see the attraction. Apple is more of a one-trick pony so I like Hargreaves a little more, but with Janoris Jenkins coming to town you can afford to let Apple be a lock up guy in the boundary. Sterling Shepard isn’t my favorite receiver, but a great player…my question is where does Cruz play cause Shepard is not an outside receiver. Darian Thompson is by far my favorite safety outside of Ramsey. I think Thompson is special…and letting him and Landon Collins play in tandem all of sudden turn the Giants weakness in the secondary to a strength. I liked almost every player on the Clemson defense and Goodson is def one of them, I don’t know if he starts but he will push for that spot in the middle. Adams in the 6^th is HUGE value for a receiving TE and Paul Perkins just reminds me of Beast Mode every time I see him play.

 

New York Jets: B

I don’t know that the Jets have a ton of things to work on outside of getting Fitzpatrick back. With that being said adding a dynamic (although raw) player like Lee is your best strategy. Jenkins is more of a project on the edge so it might have been a slight reach in the 3^rd. Shell gives you a RT to develop. Peake is great value for his skill set. And Hackenberg had to be taken with the uncertainty at QB. People say this is trouble for Bryce Petty, I say that Fitzpatrick is not a lock to come back so better be safe than sorry.

 

 

Oakland Raiders: B

Unless Mario Edwards’ injury is a lot more serious than we know of, I’m not sure what the play is bringing in so many defensive ends plus Bruce Irvin on the edge. All great prospects, but what is the end game? Not getting a corner is a head scratcher for me. And using a 4^th on a QB you really don’t need is a question. I said how I feel about the safety prospects. Karl Joseph is a complete monster and right under Darian Thompson for me….but top 15? I just don’t see it.

 

 

Philadelphia Eagles: C

Oh what a tangled web we weave. This roster is such a mess. Somewhere in San Francisco, Chip is watching it all burn. Team sells out for their new QB with two other ones making big money on the roster. The team did pick up some pieces that could pay off in the long run at positons that they need. Development will be the name of the game for this draft.

 

 

Pittsburgh Steelers: A

For the first time in years I saw the Steelers do something I haven’t seen them do…..and that is attack the secondary position. I really love Artie Burn’s upside, and Sean Davis has great potential as a corner/safety/nickel. I’m not sold on Gerald Hawkins, but for the round they got him it is decent value. This class might come down to what value Matakevich gives you as a 7^th round pick. He put up amazing numbers…classic peak player.

 

 

San Diego Chargers: B

I want to love this draft so bad. Between Joshua Perry and Jatavis Brown you could be looking at two young starting backers to give you defense immediately….HOWEVER you have big round picks invested in Manti Te’o and Denzel Perryman already. So the need really confuses me. Tuerk is a nice pick to get more athletic. Bosa I said all along was a 3-4 DE as his best fit. Chargers is a GREAT place for him to land with such a young and athletic front 7 already. Bosa, Liuget, Ingram, & Attaochu…very nice. Watt is Melvin Gordon’s FB from college so interesting pick.

 

 

San Francisco 49ers: C+

I love the Redmond pick and I love the Burbridge pick. We all know how I feel about Buckner at this point….add that to Garnett in the 1^st and I just smell reeeeeeach. They went after people they felt would help the OL so can’t knock them for trying.

 

Seattle Seahawks: A

Tempting to give this a higher grade. Listen you look what Seattle did and you see a trend of taking the spread type OL. These are guys with athleticism and will quickly translate to all the zone blocking Seattle likes to do. Now you look at the RBs they pick up and these are two of my favorite guys in Prosise and Collins. Seattle has shown they can never have enough backs, especially with Beast Mode hanging the cleats up. Now talk about Jarran Reed and you are talking STEAL for where they got him. A younger version of those beefy space eaters Seattle used to have. Vannett is another icing on the cake as you get a great receiving tight end that will be WAY more willing to block than Jimmy Graham is. For the life of me I will never know how Kenny Lawler fell this far, we are talking first round talent. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him crack the starting lineup.

 

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: C+

Would have liked to see more OL and would have liked to seen a nice safety. The reason I can’t put this class over the hump is because I don’t see how Spence projects. While he has great upside as a pass rusher, he lacks everything in the run game. So putting him as a down 4-3 DE means he has to up his skill set. Going for a kicker in the 2^nd….can’t even comment on it

 

 

Tennessee Titans: A+

The guts to move out of the 1^st overall pick. The balls to jump back into the top 10. And the foresight to not be tempted by the highly praised Tunsil. Lewan is making his way on the left side, and he would have been very upset had he been moved. Taking Conklin was the best choice for what they needed. Looking at the rest of the haul…..you get Derrick Henry to play behind DeMarco Murray, you get Kevin Dodd to convert his skills to a pass rusher, you get Austin Johnson who is a beast of a space eater, and you get Kevin Byard a very high rising ball hawk. The picks of Sharpe and Tretlola were icing on the cake as you get two guys to provide depth and competition.

 

 

Washington Redskins: A

I really love these players. Doctson is a great story and it’s nice to see him end up near the top when the draft finally came. Su’a Cravens started out as a headache for me and quickly became one of my favorites. Versatility equals value folks and he has it in spades….I think ultimately his is a nickel safety for this team that needs secondary help and can easily play with their 3-3 fronts. Kendall Fuller takes the mantle from DeAngelo Hall his fellow Hokie. Ioannidis is a big powerful workhorse that was overshadowed at temple but bust on the scene at the senior bowl, I look to see him start very soon. Keith Marshall brings a second gear this team never had in the backfield. Matt Jones is now the workhotse…but imagine dumping it off to Marshall on 3^rd and short?

Edited May 9, 2016 by butta54

[Favre4Ever+ 4,476]

Fackrell is a pick for the future, I think. Peppers is in the last year of his contract, I don't think anyone knows how or what Datone Jones will do as he is also entering a contract year (his 5th year option was declined). Kyler has said he plans to sit and be a sponge behind Clay and Julius this year, which will do him some good. I expect him to get a little time in some sub-packages, but probably not much. I would like to see Jayrone Elliot get more play time ont he edge as well.

Overall agree with the Packers' grade.

[Cherry 1,302]

Ravens getting an A+ I'm very mixed on. I love the Stanley pick and Kaufusi is a solid value pick in the third, but I don't see how Correa fits and I feel like it's a bit of a reach anyways. I'd say it's an A given the depth throughout but that Correa pick really fucks with me. I'm not in love with Kaufusi or Canady enough to really applaud the draft class.

 

Bills getting Shaq and Ragland alone would make that a B IMO. Ragland is a first round talent and it's a shock he fell to Rex in the 2nd.

 

I'd disagree on the Cincy grade. WJ3 has the tools to be the top corner in this class, and I think he comes in as the most pro ready guy from day one at that position. I'm not a fan of Boyd but it was a solid need pick and gives Andy a good #2 guy to find, even if he is more Sanu than he is Jones. Snagging Billings and Westerman in the late rounds is just immaculate. I had Westerman as a borderline 2nd rounder who should start day one, and as much as I dislike Billings compared to media projections I think he will be a dominant NT replacing Peko.

 

Browns grade I agree with. The depth of picks here is ridiculous.

 

Denver getting a C confuses me. They got the QB with the most potential in this class, and a guy who I think comes in and dominates from day one. Also got Booker who I saw as a top 10 guy in the 4th. Gotsis in the second definitely keeps it from being an A but I wouldn't be opposed to a mid-low B.

 

Jaguars a B+? Are you shitting me? Butta pls. Jack is arguably the best linebacker in this class, or maybe even the best prospect in this class. He goes top 10 without the knee concerns. That along with the consensus top DB in the class in Ramsey, and a solid player in Sheldon Day? Jags blew that shit out of the park, even taking that shit-tier Ngakoue in the third.

 

LolEagles are LolEagles.

 

Not sold on Burns or Davis enough to see the Steelers class so highly. Really good need selections though.

 

As you mentioned with Chargers there are just so little places for Brown or Perry to fit. If Chargers run a 3-4 defense I wouldn't be shocked if Perry starts beside Perryman. If they run a 4-3 I think he is the back-up. He seems like a pure ILB. Brown could start on the outside in a 4-3 though.

 

I really like what the Bucs did getting Hargreaves and Spence, but as you said trading up to get fucking Aguayo is infuriating. They could've jumped up and grabbed Darian Thompson or Vonn Bell. Silly silly Bucs.

 

Ewwww Titans. I think sitting with extra picks at #15 and grabbing Decker would've been much more beneficial. Decker is a better fit at RT than Conklin in my eyes, and there wouldn't be a concern of what to do with Lewan once he matures at the NFL level. Lewan would anchor the left. Decker the right. Could've been smarter with that pick. Even excluding that, they took Derrick Henry in a crowded backfield (Murray, Andrews, David Cobb, technically Sankey, McCluster). Kevin Byard at the beginning of the third? That's just pushing it too far. I like the Dodd pick, but Johnson was a bit of a reach for the second round. I like the Sharpe and Tretola picks, but I just can't get behind Byard or Johnson so early, or Henry in that backfield.

Edited May 8, 2016 by Chernobyl426

[butta54 371]

Ravens getting an A+ I'm very mixed on. I love the Stanley pick and Kaufusi is a solid value pick in the third, but I don't see how Correa fits and I feel like it's a bit of a reach anyways. I'd say it's an A given the depth throughout but that Correa pick really fucks with me. I'm not in love with Kaufusi or Canady enough to really applaud the draft class.

 

Bills getting Shaq and Ragland alone would make that a B IMO. Ragland is a first round talent and it's a shock he fell to Rex in the 2nd.

 

I'd disagree on the Cincy grade. WJ3 has the tools to be the top corner in this class, and I think he comes in as the most pro ready guy from day one at that position. I'm not a fan of Boyd but it was a solid need pick and gives Andy a good #2 guy to find, even if he is more Sanu than he is Jones. Snagging Billings and Westerman in the late rounds is just immaculate. I had Westerman as a borderline 2nd rounder who should start day one, and as much as I dislike Billings compared to media projections I think he will be a dominant NT replacing Peko.

 

Browns grade I agree with. The depth of picks here is ridiculous.

 

Denver getting a C confuses me. They got the QB with the most potential in this class, and a guy who I think comes in and dominates from day one. Also got Booker who I saw as a top 10 guy in the 4th. Gotsis in the second definitely keeps it from being an A but I wouldn't be opposed to a mid-low B.

 

Jaguars a B+? Are you shitting me? Butta pls. Jack is arguably the best linebacker in this class, or maybe even the best prospect in this class. He goes top 10 without the knee concerns. That along with the consensus top DB in the class in Ramsey, and a solid player in Sheldon Day? Jags blew that shit out of the park, even taking that shit-tier Ngakoue in the third.

 

LolEagles are LolEagles.

 

Not sold on Burns or Davis enough to see the Steelers class so highly. Really good need selections though.

 

As you mentioned with Chargers there are just so little places for Brown or Perry to fit. If Chargers run a 3-4 defense I wouldn't be shocked if Perry starts beside Perryman. If they run a 4-3 I think he is the back-up. He seems like a pure ILB. Brown could start on the outside in a 4-3 though.

 

I really like what the Bucs did getting Hargreaves and Spence, but as you said trading up to get fucking Aguayo is infuriating. They could've jumped up and grabbed Darian Thompson or Vonn Bell. Silly silly Bucs.

 

Ewwww Titans. I think sitting with extra picks at #15 and grabbing Decker would've been much more beneficial. Decker is a better fit at RT than Conklin in my eyes, and there wouldn't be a concern of what to do with Lewan once he matures at the NFL level. Lewan would anchor the left. Decker the right. Could've been smarter with that pick. Even excluding that, they took Derrick Henry in a crowded backfield (Murray, Andrews, David Cobb, technically Sankey, McCluster). Kevin Byard at the beginning of the third? That's just pushing it too far. I like the Dodd pick, but Johnson was a bit of a reach for the second round. I like the Sharpe and Tretola picks, but I just can't get behind Byard or Johnson so early, or Henry in that backfield.

 

I think most of this just falls between guys you like and guys I don't like. But....

 

-Correa fits as a 3-4 OLB which is his most natural position. Reminds me a lot of Shea McClellin, but instead of getting forced into the wrong scheme he goes to a team that can use him properly. Correa was a fringe 1st rounder in my eyes so I like the value. Kaufusi is my boy, and I think he has enough versatility to convert to OLB on 3rd downs if they really want him to.

 

 

-Cinncy I think is your love for WJ3. I'm not in love with him like that and plus either way I think they had bigger fish to fry than another first round corner. Westerman is very blah to me. And Billings is the only reason the class isn't a D.

 

 

-Broncos as I said reached in the 2nd and 3rd. Good value later in the rounds, but could have had a much better draft. And again not a fan of Lynch as much as you are.

 

 

-Titans was a hard grade, but hey man they had some serious gets. Conklin is better than Decker overall. Yes Decker is more natural at RT, but Conklin having ability to play both doesn't hurt his value, it only raises it. None of those backs matter besides Murray. Henry is easily the #2 guy.

[RazorStar 4,025]

Titans had a good draft if it was 1996 and not 2016, IMO.

[Thanatos 2,847]

I think Butler was simply BPA. Sure it gives you leverage with Short, (Star is already signed for four years, actually), but I don't think it was seriously an attempt to replace Short. Fact remains though, Short is going to want a mega contract on par with, if not exceeding JJ Watt's. G-man may just see the writing on the wall and decide he can't afford Short and is drafting his replacement when he inevitably leaves.

 

As far as O-line goes, I never really expected an OT pick. Our offensive line was great last year in terms of improvement. Overall I think we graded out inside the top-10, even. There's only team in the league that has a tandem with Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware. Drafting O-line- unless they were BPA- would be overreacting to one bad game against two elite talents.

 

Honestly don't like the three corners in a row far more than the two things you pointed out. Seemed like two reaches, though Sanchez was a nice pickup in the 5th, IMO.

Edited May 8, 2016 by Thanatos

[butta54 371]

I think Butler was simply BPA. Sure it gives you leverage with Short, (Star is already signed for four years, actually), but I don't think it was seriously an attempt to replace Short. Fact remains though, Short is going to want a mega contract on par with, if not exceeding JJ Watt's. G-man may just see the writing on the wall and decide he can't afford Short and is drafting his replacement when he inevitably leaves.

 

As far as O-line goes, I never really expected an OT pick. Our offensive line was great last year in terms of improvement. Overall I think we graded out inside the top-10, even. There's only team in the league that has a tandem with Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware. Drafting O-line- unless they were BPA- would be overreacting to one bad game against two elite talents.

 

Honestly don't like the three corners in a row far more than the two things you pointed out. Seemed like two reaches, though Sanchez was a nice pickup in the 5th, IMO.

 

I just don't see Butler on the same talent level of Star and KK....I def think there were better players available. Hell there were way better CBs available at that point in the draft too.

[Thanatos 2,847]

 

I just don't see Butler on the same talent level of Star and KK....I def think there were better players available. Hell there were way better CBs available at that point in the draft too.

 

Perhaps. Clearly Carolina's front office disagrees with your assessment.

[butta54 371]

 

Perhaps. Clearly Carolina's front office disagrees with your assessment.

 

LoL well of course, this is just my opinion after all.

[DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241]

Kinda nitpicky, but IDT that disclaimer was/is needed. It should go without saying that this is your opinion.

 

With that said, the Browns' draft was trash, and seeing you grade the Lions so high warms my heart because my two least favorite picks are the two you praise from the jump. I hope you're right and I'm wrong. Lol.

[butta54 371]

Kinda nitpicky, but IDT that disclaimer was/is needed. It should go without saying that this is your opinion.

 

With that said, the Browns' draft was trash, and seeing you grade the Lions so high warms my heart because my two least favorite picks are the two you praise from the jump. I hope you're right and I'm wrong. Lol.

 

The disclaimer wasn't about it being my opinion, it was about how you should put almost no stock in draft grades right after the draft.

 

 

I liked the Browns draft. They have pretty much no receiver depth so it was nice to get a group of receivers with different skill sets, so that makes me feel better about Corey Coleman even if he was a reach. You def can scratch your head with Kessler. But outside of that I see good value

 

 

With Stafford expected to go through more progressions, I would say building the OL out was the best way to go. A'Shawn Robinson does command a double team at the very least, hopefully they develop him.

Edited May 10, 2016 by butta54

[BJORN 679]

 

San Diego Chargers: B

I want to love this draft so bad. Between Joshua Perry and Jatavis Brown you could be looking at two young starting backers to give you defense immediately….HOWEVER you have big round picks invested in Manti Te’o and Denzel Perryman already. So the need really confuses me. Tuerk is a nice pick to get more athletic. Bosa I said all along was a 3-4 DE as his best fit. Chargers is a GREAT place for him to land with such a young and athletic front 7 already. Bosa, Liuget, Ingram, & Attaochu…very nice. Watt is Melvin Gordon’s FB from college so interesting pick.

Well, given Te'o has had many injury problems over his short career, bringing in solid depth at LB can't hurt. And you have to keep in mind you shouldn't necessarily be shooting for starters in the later rounds of the draft. What's your take/opinion on the Hunter Henry pick? He has probably been the most debated pick of ours.

Edited May 9, 2016 by BJORN

[butta54 371]

Well, given Te'o has had many injury problems over his short career, bringing in solid depth at LB can't hurt. And you have to keep in mind you shouldn't necessarily be shooting for starters in the later rounds of the draft. What's your take/opinion on the Hunter Henry pick? He has probably been the most debated pick of ours.

 

I think Hunter Henry was a trash player in college. I def can see him becoming somewhat of a Witten or Heath Miller type reliable target if used right, but he completely lacked athleticism, blocking strength, and route running ability from what I saw this year.

 

 

Also I get the depth and you are right ultimately it is probably the smart move. Just hard to see two guys with such starter potential going into a situation behind young starters who have high rounds invested in them.

Edited May 10, 2016 by butta54