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Would have picked Fields. Corners are valuable, and they probably picked a good one, but the real position of value is the QB, and he was rated #2 by a whole, whole lot of people. So for that reason alone, I don't like the pick.
From what I read on the OL talent I was a little worried about Darrisaw’s lack of finishing and mean streak.
I did some research on this and I do think there is some advantage for a RB to be younger coming into the NFL.
I've been beating this drumhead for about two months now. You take a RB for his first 4-5 years. Who cares if it's from age 21-25 or if it's 23-27? Especially when he hasn't been overused in college.
This could shed some light on the decision:
Thanks for the reply. But if there's any truth to the Rodgers rumors, SurII was the play there. A tackle would've been good, but I don't think there was near the certainty at that position, after Penei was gone. And they obviously weren't totally convinced on Parsons.
They dont unless the RB are really good and according to draft capital invested Harris and ETN are higher picks than any 2020 RB.
So many of the top WR were wearing dress shoes without socks.
That is a real pipe dream there.
You really think the amount of time under center tipped the scales when deciding on picking the most talented QB? You're buying that stuff??
The trade for Bridgewater sealed it for me that they wanted someone to push Lock but not outright replace him (yet.) They got a good corner but I think they would have been better served taking the deal that the Giants got from the Bears.
Huh? I'm a Chargers fan, and I LOVE our pick btw.
The Ravens have a terrible track record drafting WR for about two decades now.
Was it though? Is it worth being a late first rounder a year later? If either comes out last year and falls to 2nd, they're looking at free agency/tag after 2023 season.
What do you mean? He's a big Broncos beat guy, no? He wouldn't tweet something this big out, flippantly.
I listened to The Audible for years,,,
I’m going with Lance vs Fields. I don’t think Mac Jones was ever in the conversation, and never have believed that.
Smart ones don't.
I mean if James Robinson tears his Achilles week 1, then sure. It probably would have happened anyway, but Taylor had a ton go right for him, that likely won't for Etienne. Elite OL, QB who stays in the pocket, etc. Taylor was also a better talent than Etienne, and Robinson probably is/was better than Mack as well.
already came out and tabbed Etienne the 3rd down back. RBBC ruining a lot of Robinson’s PPR stock.
Where did you read that? I have heard the opposite in regards to Darrisaw and seen examples of him finishing strong and being relentless but there may be other opinions.
Was wondering the same, quantitatively someone’s got be able to figure out the difference in money in various scenarios between late 1st salary vs mid-2nd, and then factor in franchise tag vs 5th year option. Ultimately the most $ is made in the 2nd contract (unless you bust) so I would think getting to that 2nd contract faster would have been the better play. Unless the motivation was the most guaranteed $ up front as possible.
Or I guess we could still debate the merits of their decision.
I'm not sure what the right answer is, but a big 2nd contract is probably completely off the table now for Harris.
You seem more certain about this than I am. I think both RB are very good and too close to call. I thought Taylor was worthy of a 1st round pick.
I don't feel either was worth a 1st round pick. RB's are only worthy of 1sts if they are truly elite talents. There are 5 in the NFL right now in my opinion. CMC, Chubb, Cook, Kamara, and Henry, and even then Henry(and probably Kamara) is somewhat situation dependent. Barkley was probably on the list too, before his ACL tear, though he was a reach at #2 to me as well.
I guess we differ a bit on our opinions of their talent level. I am not part of the never draft a RB in the 1st round crowd though.
I think the haul that the Bears gave up isn't as huge as everyone is making it out to be. There was a huge drop off IMO after the first 13 picks. A 5th isn't really worth much, and yes there's some value to next year's 4th, but it was pretty much next year's 1st to move up from 20 to 11. Miami gave up a 1st to move up from 12 to 6. 20 to 11 in this years draft was a far bigger jump that 12 to 6.
It kind of reminds me of the time they took Chubb a few picks before Josh Allen a couple of years ago. It's not that Chubb was a bad prospect or that pass rushers aren't important..... it's just if you miss out on a Josh Allen you need a dozen of those other important guys to drag you into the playoffs. Or in den's case up to .500 as their record since passing on Josh Allen is 18-30.
Karma. I was in too much shock when it happened, but I think I recall SF publicly stating that they fleeced Chicago and laughed about it. Ironically, the same two teams involved again this time around.
I'm just thrilled that it was for Fields and not Jones, and that the price was just a 2022 1st.
