JoeyFlex5
Hall of Famer
I was extremely impressed with him from the start, I just needed more looks to get away from the pure guard impression I once had.
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2022 General Draft Thoughts
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Grim
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Amen, I think DL is probably our biggest hole by far, more than OL. We have major problems here even if we bring back Williams and Campbell
Grim
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It’s okay, no worries on semantics. Yeah, I can see that go both ways. I guess it really does depend on the situation. No real true absolute on that front either way, very situational. It just means usually one is a dud though lol. Gosh though would it be great to get an elite edge defender and Oweh develop into a stud
a legit 4 man pass rush would be so amazing to have lol
Charm City
Pro Bowler
Yeah completely forgot about DL lol. I would bring back one of Campbell or Williams just to mentor the younger guys but we need to get young there asap. I don’t see a major game changer there in the first though. I’d rather wait until the second and get a guy like Travis Jones rather than take Jordan Davis with the first
LSURavenFan
Veteran
I hope Kyle Hamilton is there for the Ravens, but I just don't see it.
I think he could go as high as 3rd. If not, I don't think JD and the Jets pass on him twice.
I think he could go as high as 3rd. If not, I don't think JD and the Jets pass on him twice.
a reminder as we start the draft process (if anyone needs it) - that anything bill polian says is likely either wrong, disingenuous or a lie
Davesta
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This natty game is gonna be so fun when finalising some draft grades in the front 7s...
unbelievable levels of talent and competition - travon walker vs evan neal has been a particularly fun one so far when walker's lined up on him
unbelievable levels of talent and competition - travon walker vs evan neal has been a particularly fun one so far when walker's lined up on him
I just told my friend, when Bama's offense (and evidently Georgia's D), we are watching 1/4 of the top 15 guys this draft. insane!
it's maybe even 1/3 if we count jameson williams who went out injured lol
Neal
Williams
Dean
Davis
Walker
a bunch of other picks too lol just amazing talent
Mills did pretty good down the stretch with a week team. I think the Texans would do best waiting until the next draft, unless they draft a guy after the 1st round.
LSURavenFan
Veteran
For sure. Houston and Detroit are likely in long rebuilds, both need that franchise QB, This draft doesn't make sense for them though. Both figure to be bad next year as well and in the 23 draft Bryce Young and CJ Stroud will be available.
just overheard Saban say that Jameson williams might have been a torn ACL which would suck
I'm really hoping we can bring back Houston on another inexpensive contract. Doubt we have the money to bring back Campbell.
Losing Bowser hurts bad, really bad.
ChainedBird
Practice Squad
I am curious to see how our vet signings will go down. Price dependent I have no qualms bringing back Calais/BWills/Houston, even if their snap count lowers next year.
JoeyFlex5
Hall of Famer
The more I look and consider all angles, the more I think Tyler linderbaum might be our best bet, we’re gonna lose bozeman, we’ve had center problems much longer than we’ve had OT problems, mekari and colon both are backups at that spot, not starters, and this is a strong and deep OT class especially if you’re looking for a RT, center offers nothing after linderbaum that I can see, and I see no solutions in FA.
I am not a need over talent guy, but unless a spectacular talent falls inexplicably to us, then linderbaum could easily be argued BPA, at 14 he’s in a cluster of guys who may or may not even be available who you could argue are superior prospects. Guys like ojabo, booth jr, leal, davis, cross, we could take any of them and I’d be satisfied, BUT I would also be just as satisfied with linderbaum there strictly on a talent level, I think booth is the only one there who you could definitively/objectively put above him, and I also feel there are going to be excellent options at all of those positions on days 2 and 3 as well, this is a stupidly deep draft class and edge/cb/s/ot in particular appear to be stacked all the way to round 7, along with LB which I am not looking too deeply into.
I’ll take another year of shootouts, as long as Lamar can stay on his feet, and the run game can get some traction. Give me Tyler linderbaum in round 1 to kick that off, and if he’s available, Daniel faalele in round 2. We need to add to the defense with this mass exodus coming, but first and foremost has to be protecting Lamar, without question imo, that comes first and I’ll sacrifice the defense for it.
I am not a need over talent guy, but unless a spectacular talent falls inexplicably to us, then linderbaum could easily be argued BPA, at 14 he’s in a cluster of guys who may or may not even be available who you could argue are superior prospects. Guys like ojabo, booth jr, leal, davis, cross, we could take any of them and I’d be satisfied, BUT I would also be just as satisfied with linderbaum there strictly on a talent level, I think booth is the only one there who you could definitively/objectively put above him, and I also feel there are going to be excellent options at all of those positions on days 2 and 3 as well, this is a stupidly deep draft class and edge/cb/s/ot in particular appear to be stacked all the way to round 7, along with LB which I am not looking too deeply into.
I’ll take another year of shootouts, as long as Lamar can stay on his feet, and the run game can get some traction. Give me Tyler linderbaum in round 1 to kick that off, and if he’s available, Daniel faalele in round 2. We need to add to the defense with this mass exodus coming, but first and foremost has to be protecting Lamar, without question imo, that comes first and I’ll sacrifice the defense for it.
Grim
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I haven't looked that deep yet, but is Linderbaum that good? He would have to be better than other guys at other positions for me because I think we need practically every position on defense and of course multiple spots on OL could be argued in OT, G, C. What I am saying is, just because we've needed a C longer than an OT doesn't mean we should draft the C. I know you say you're not "need vs. talent" but just saying, not sure I would go that route. The only way I would is if Stanley is done, then I would take one of those elite LTs depending--also gotta remember that the guy you don't take could go to your opponent and haunt you too.
JoeyFlex5
Hall of Famer
None of the reasons I listed was “the” reason, just one of a number of factors. This is all with the caveat that linderbaum is legit in the same cluster of prospects available talent wise, what I’m saying is that as it looks right now linderbaum could very well be justifiable as bpa at 14.
yes, he’s that good lol, he’s a damn good C prospect, undersized but he’s super strong at his size and he’s a master of leverage, leg drive, and hand/arm usage, supreme athlete, Garrett Bradbury isn’t a shining example but folks drooled over his athleticism, he seriously pales in that regard to linderbaum, and linderbaum is also much more powerful and is just more natural a people mover, his elite wrestling background shows up in his game.
I recommend you watch his film, it’s impressive as hell. Add ten pounds and I think he’s a blue chip center