I agree. If Cooper is there when we pick, I think it's a must pick however he's really the only WR I would take really early. Maybe Parker but I'm guessing Parker won't go until late first early second so Spielmen could definitely snag him in a trade up.DKSweets wrote:I've pretty much decided that we should go with BPA between CB, MLB, or LT/LG. I think a possession receiver would be nice, but lately teams have been able to find some pretty solid receivers in the second and third rounds. I think the thing that would help Teddy the most would be to keep him safe (O-Line) and keep the games low scoring (dominant defense) to keep the pressure off of him to need to score a bunch of points. In both cases, it would keep him from pressing and let him gain confidence. He already has some serviceable weapons, especially if Rudolph can stay healthy next season.
That's just my opinion, though.
As for MLB, this isn't the greatest class. The top 2 are Benardrick McKinney (Miss St.) and Denzel Perryman (Miami). I like both of them, especially Perryman but neither are early picks IMO. McKinney is projected anywhere from middle 1st to early 2nd. Perryman is late first to late second as of right now. I'm sure a lot will change come draft day but I think we could wait until rounds 2-3 for a MLB. Maybe even 4.
Offensive line and CB are my big 2 right now with WR not far behind. Peat (OT Stanford) is probably the top offensive lineman but I'm not big on going tackle because Kalil has been playing better, he's still young, and I would like to see a legitimate guard next to him. Offensive line is the one position I think we will pass on in free agency. We will still find offensive line depth in free agency but I can't see us making any splashes simply because from Sully down to Phil, all have pretty hefty contracts. We need another young guy in there which is why Brandon Scherff out of Iowa is who I would want. He's currently playing LT at Iowa however he is only 6'5 and projects as a better guard in the NFL. He's a mauler in the run game and has a mean streak. His pass protection has been so so but it's believed he would be much better in at guard because he won't catch those speed rushers nearly as often. Scherffs biggest thing that sticks out to me is his versatility. If Kalil was to go down, we could shift him over and put a guy like Berger or another backup in at guard. You can move him all over the line and that is something I think we could really benefit from.
As for CB, the top ones on my list are Trae Waynes (Mich St.), Jalen Collins (LSU) and Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest). The only bad thing is, Waynes and Collins are both underclassmen and have yet to declare so I'm not sure if they are even coming out. Either way, all 3 are over 6'0 and are physical press man CBs. Waynes is easily my #1 choice if he comes out. Johnson would be my 2nd choice and Collins 3rd.