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First time I've not had a strong "want" in the Draft

Montana Tom
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I remember previous NFL Drafts where I felt strongly at whatever pick we were at to get this position player or that position player, rated X, Y or Z among position players entering the draft.

Given how Kwesi has filled nearly every hole (backup QB TBD...and that's not going to come in the draft), via Free Agency this year (a cherry on top of last year's astounding FA signings), yeah, BPA or whatever fills you fancy.

No need to reach.
And no real need to trade down for more draft picks.  UDFAs have proven their mettle sometimes far better than late round picks. 
Take what we get for this year's draft.

Dayum, we're in a good position right now.  
Let's just hope and pray that the injury bug stays away this season.

#1 · Mar 22, 8:32 AM
Zanary
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JustInTime wrote:

Huh? You see Troy Williamson as a comp?

I'm just saying...he seemed determined to avoid the best ways forward. He was recommended a trainer to help his WR skills early on, went with a fitness guru instead. Never seemed like a great route receiver, but was always an impressive improvisor; he was sort of lost until the ball got into his hands.

He's still an amazing athlete, but he's largely been a ST specialist and a trick play guy since before he left the Vikings.

Boyd would agree, and likely recommend some Semtex as part of the solution.

KOC, JJM, Flores...make a good plan, or you'll be following Kwesi....

#22 · Mar 23, 11:10 AM
JustInTime
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Zanary wrote:

I'm just saying...he seemed determined to avoid the best ways forward. He was recommended a trainer to help his WR skills early on, went with a fitness guru instead. Never seemed like a great route receiver, but was always an impressive improvisor; he was sort of lost until the ball got into his hands.

He's still an amazing athlete, but he's largely been a ST specialist and a trick play guy since before he left the Vikings.

Boyd would agree, and likely recommend some Semtex as part of the solution.

Are you confusing Troy Williamson with Cordarrell Patterson?

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”

Shakespeare 

#23 · Mar 23, 11:13 AM
JR44
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supafreak84 wrote:

When I look at this, I see a few teams that would be logical trade down partners; Buffalo, Seattle, and Baltimore, but the that sticks out to me is Kansas City, who is in their window and could desperately use an offensive tackle or a defensive lineman. They are now starting Jerry Tillary and don't have a pass rusher opposite Karlaftis. They also have an extra pick in the 3rd round, so to me that's the most logical if a lineman they covet drops to #24.

If Dart is still on the board when we pick, I think a team that is picking at the top of the draft that passed on the first two guys, could be potentially be an ideal trade partner.

#24 · Mar 23, 12:03 PM
supafreak84
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JR44 wrote:

If Dart is still on the board when we pick, I think a team that is picking at the top of the draft that passed on the first two guys, could be potentially be an ideal trade partner.

Agreed, although the trend seems to be that he will be off the board by #24..

#25 · Mar 23, 1:09 PM
Canthony
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JustInTime wrote:

Huh? You see Troy Williamson as a comp?

In regards to his hands and concentration. Meeting sasquatch is Savion and his physical demeanor. Again, all you will do is try and dismiss anything or any opinion I have.

#26 · Mar 23, 3:29 PM
JustInTime
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Canthony wrote:

In regards to his hands and concentration. Meeting sasquatch is Savion and his physical demeanor. Again, all you will do is try and dismiss anything or any opinion I have.

Maybe try to have opinions that are better supported and not so easily refuted? 

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”

Shakespeare 

#27 · Mar 24, 1:39 AM
Canthony
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JustInTime wrote:

Maybe try to have opinions that are better supported and not so easily refuted? 

I believe I did with my Kyle Williams WR that may be better fit for this offense and stated things that support that. As for his hands and concentration, it's fair to say they just aren't good. Williamson was just simply on the Vikings and him not being able to catch every Viking fan will remember, hence the comparison.

#28 · Mar 24, 3:01 AM
JustInTime
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Canthony wrote:

I believe I did with my Kyle Williams WR that may be better fit for this offense and stated things that support that. As for his hands and concentration, it's fair to say they just aren't good. Williamson was just simply on the Vikings and him not being able to catch every Viking fan will remember, hence the comparison.

No. One discussion is traits. One discussion is fit. You’re debating yourself on fit. 

If you want to debate traits go attach a video of Savion looking like Williamson at the catch point. I’ll Zelle you the cost of the PFF subscription you can’t afford if you can.

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”

Shakespeare 

#29 · Mar 24, 4:20 AM
rf54
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if they can find a partner they will absolutely trade down

People sleep peacably at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

#30 · Mar 24, 10:21 AM
Canthony
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Not sure I quite view Hunter as a WR as much as a CB in the NFL. What I’m starting to see is Kyle Williams getting a lot of love. Wish that didn’t start happening.

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