Official NFL Draft 1st Round Thread

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Who you guys gunning for?

COOP

but theres a bunch of guys i'd be fine with

so we'll select none of them

[bobblehead]

But given the talent left I really hope to stay put

[bobblehead]

One of the 2 CBs seems like a steelers pick

[Scott Campbell]

gotta disagree, we could use 2 ol, 2 lb, 2 s, cb, rb, edge and a dt, picking up an extra 2 or 3 to move down a spot or 2 would be smart imho

I've seen a pretty good case made for 2 CBs and 2 RBs.

[Frozen Tundra]

Why do we need more picks? We need quality, not quantity. The quality will be there.

I'm not saying we should do it, but the way it's lining up, it may be a tempting time to drop back into the 2nd or even later 1st. There are going to be a number of players still available to us that we did not expect to be there, so that's good, but that also means there are going to be some players at #28 or #30 or #34 that Gute had ranked more highly. And if someone wants us to throw a mid-70s pick and give us a chance to drop back and pick up an extra early 2nd round talent, that's historically a Gutekunst deal. He may go for that.

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Terrion Arnold would be worth trading up for now

is he even the best alabama CB available?

[Joemailman]

Jared Verse

Overview
Talented edge defender with the field demeanor, athleticism and skill set to rack up statistics in key categories fairly early in his NFL career. Verse dominated at Albany and then showed an ability to do the same at Florida State. He’s twitchy and compact, with explosiveness featured at the point of attack and in his upfield burst as a pass rusher. He’s great with his hands and does a nice job of diagnosing plays quickly and staying out of the clinches of offensive linemen looking to snatch him up. Verse's ability to threaten the edge only bolsters his hellish speed-to-power bull-rushing ability to run tackles deep into the pocket. He can play up or down and should be in consideration for all defensive schemes looking to add a safe, high-impact edge.

Strengths
Thrives with winning first step and unstoppable energy.
Quick to close distance and mitigate his length disadvantage.
Controls bigger blockers at the point with leverage, hands and power.
Instincts allow for rapid diagnosis and attack of play development.
Advanced GPS into the pocket, with multiple available rush routes.
Uses sudden, combative hand work to beat the punch and grease the edge.
Bend and strength to corner tightly to passer at efficient angles.
Instantly converts his twitchy get-off into a menacing bull rush.

Weaknesses
Lacks ideal size and length that teams covet.
Unable to anchor deep when drive blockers get into him.
Below-average footwork and wrap-up leads to missed tackles.
Offensive tackles stall his rush plan with a firm punch.
Has moments where rush wears down against size.

[Rastak]

I've seen a pretty good case made for 2 CBs and 2 RBs.

Christ, you still around?

[ThunderDan]

your on the wrong board I think

You can’t teach or coach 6’7”, 340, long arms and giant hands.

Mims is a genetic freak. He might bust out but I would bet he is a starting OT in the NFL for 10+ years.

[Frozen Tundra]

But given the talent left I really hope to stay put

What are your thoughts on theoretically dropping back 4 or 5, assuming DeJean is gone?

[pittstang5]

Who you guys gunning for?

Most in here will want whoever the Steelers take, lol

[Sparkey]

Fautanu to Steelers

[Frozen Tundra]

Christ, you still around?

No, no.... that's not Christ; it's just Scott.

[Bretsky]

BAD feeling on the Steelers PIck

[Scott Campbell]

Christ, you still around?

No, I've just popped in for a minute from the hereafter.