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Thinking about the draft, first two picks...arguing with myself...

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  • @gftchris said:

    In a 4-3 Allen is an inside guy I'm sure. In a 3-4 though, no way is he a nose tackle.

    There are other spots along the interior line that aren't a 0tech. Also Desmond plays the 3spot primarily.

    @tiamat63 said:

    There are other spots along the interior line that aren't a 0tech. Also Desmond plays the 3spot primarily.

    Fair enough - I guess what I'm saying in terms of tech is that he's at least a 2?

  • Also tend to lean Allen at this point... seems made for 3-4 DE and can slide inside in four-man fronts for nickel and dime packages.

    Garrett carries conversion risk and overwhelmingly lines up at RDE putting him opposite NFL level LTs.

  • Which would you be happier with, assuming we stay 3-4?

    Option 1

    Allen - Shelton - Ogbah

    Collins - Kirksey - Davis - Orchard

    or

    Option 2

    Ogbah - Shelton - Meder

    Collins - Kirksey - Davis - Garrett

    ?

  • Option 3:

    Allen - Shelton - Bryant

    Orchard - Kirksey - Davis - Collins

  • I think we need to concentrate on drafting some wide receivers this April ....

  • Option 3 includes no Ogbah?

  • @tiamat63 said:

    There are other spots along the interior line that aren't a 0tech. Also Desmond plays the 3spot primarily.

    Fair enough - I guess what I'm saying in terms of tech is that he's at least a 2?

    @gftchris said:

    Fair enough - I guess what I'm saying in terms of tech is that he's at least a 2?

    .... Do you know the spots along the Dline?

  • Jesus. Our 3 DL consisting of Allen, Shelton, and Bryant sounds pretty nasty. We'd still be missing an elite OLB pass rushing prospect, but still. Only issue with that is I don't see Desmond Bryant coming back. Not sure why I feel that way...but I do. Maybe he's an older, higher priced guy? Perhaps I heard something, but I would sure like to have him back. We need people that can get to the damn QB.

  • @gftchris said:

    Fair enough - I guess what I'm saying in terms of tech is that he's at least a 2?

    .... Do you know the spots along the Dline?

    @tiamat63 said:

    .... Do you know the spots along the Dline?

    Only a basic understanding in terms of essentially even numbers lining up over the OL and odds inbetween, starting with the 0 tech on the center and working out. Puts the 5 tech on the outside shoulder of the tackle by that logic which seems...reasonable.
  • And then the skills and aims (gap responsibility) of the players in those positions vary accordingly.

    Obviously being British I've not been raised with the sport as a second language but at a fundamental level it isn't massively complicated. That being said, each time there's a new aspect I'm starting from almost zero in trying to understand.

  • Option 3 includes no Ogbah?

    @gftchris said:

    Option 3 includes no Ogbah?

    Not at 275#... not in my base 3-4.

    I like my OLBs to be a little more versatile and Orchard carries that promise to my mind.

    Now in a 4-3 look? Sure... a Nassib-Allen-Shelton-Ogbah feels right... backed by Collins-Davis-Kirksey in the base or Collins-Kirksey in the nickel...

    Dime? Probably Collins...

  • If the season ends as it is today...

    That pick from Philly would be... #9 overall.

    Does that change any thinking?

    We could trade down from #9 to mid-teens and get an extra second-rounder for the trouble.. Or just grab one impact DL plus Trubisky in whatever order FO feels comfortable..

  • Jesus. Our 3 DL consisting of Allen, Shelton, and Bryant sounds pretty nasty. We'd still be missing an elite OLB pass rushing prospect, but still. Only issue with that is I don't see Desmond Bryant coming back. Not sure why I feel that way...but I do. Maybe he's an older, higher priced guy? Perhaps I heard something, but I would sure like to have him back. We need people that can get to the damn QB.

    @jiggins7919 said:

    Jesus. Our 3 DL consisting of Allen, Shelton, and Bryant sounds pretty nasty. We'd still be missing an elite OLB pass rushing prospect, but still. Only issue with that is I don't see Desmond Bryant coming back. Not sure why I feel that way...but I do. Maybe he's an older, higher priced guy? Perhaps I heard something, but I would sure like to have him back. We need people that can get to the damn QB.

    or....err, uh, or....we need a QB

  • And then the skills and aims (gap responsibility) of the players in those positions vary accordingly.

    Obviously being British I've not been raised with the sport as a second language but at a fundamental level it isn't massively complicated. That being said, each time there's a new aspect I'm starting from almost zero in trying to understand.

    @gftchris said:

    And then the skills and aims (gap responsibility) of the players in those positions vary accordingly.

    Obviously being British I've not been raised with the sport as a second language but at a fundamental level it isn't massively complicated. That being said, each time there's a new aspect I'm starting from almost zero in trying to understand.

    Vince Lombardi said it: its all about blocking and tackling.

  • If the season ends as it is today...

    That pick from Philly would be... #9 overall.

    Does that change any thinking?

    We could trade down from #9 to mid-teens and get an extra second-rounder for the trouble.. Or just grab one impact DL plus Trubisky in whatever order FO feels comfortable..

    @unsympathetic said:

    If the season ends as it is today...

    That pick from Philly would be... #9 overall.

    Does that change any thinking?

    We could trade down from #9 to mid-teens and get an extra second-rounder for the trouble.. Or just grab one impact DL plus Trubisky in whatever order FO feels comfortable..

    Trubisky will have to be taken #1 overall. He will not last beyond the top 3.....and unless the Browns have both 1 an 2, they will have to pick him 1.

  • @jiggins7919 said:

    Jesus. Our 3 DL consisting of Allen, Shelton, and Bryant sounds pretty nasty. We'd still be missing an elite OLB pass rushing prospect, but still. Only issue with that is I don't see Desmond Bryant coming back. Not sure why I feel that way...but I do. Maybe he's an older, higher priced guy? Perhaps I heard something, but I would sure like to have him back. We need people that can get to the damn QB.

    or....err, uh, or....we need a QB

    @the-gipper said:

    or....err, uh, or....we need a QB

    @the-gipper said:

    Vince Lombardi said it: its all about blocking and tackling.

    Consecutive posts no less...

  • I thought we wanted Myles Garrett? If we keep Jaimee Collins and draft Garrett that would be a start

  • NO to any QB with #1 pick.

    Garrett is the sexy choice.

    Allen is the smart move.

  • @gftchris said:

    And then the skills and aims (gap responsibility) of the players in those positions vary accordingly.

    Obviously being British I've not been raised with the sport as a second language but at a fundamental level it isn't massively complicated. That being said, each time there's a new aspect I'm starting from almost zero in trying to understand.

    Vince Lombardi said it: its all about blocking and tackling.

    @the-gipper said:

    Vince Lombardi said it: its all about blocking and tackling.

    Who cares what Vince Lombardi said are you not more interested in Michael Lombardi's thoughts 🙂

  • @the-gipper said:

    or....err, uh, or....we need a QB

    @the-gipper said:

    Vince Lombardi said it: its all about blocking and tackling.

    Consecutive posts no less...

    @tour2ma said:

    Consecutive posts no less...

    You need it all: a good QB, good blocking, good tackling. Anyone that has watched any football knows that.