01-13-2023, 04:50 AM
For me:
Rd 1. Hill, S/CB. I liked the pick at the time. This pick was all about NEXT year, with Bell a FA and Bates as well.
He only played 131 snaps all year, and nearly half of those were at slot CB at Tampa in his only start. He held up fine in that game and looked even better in his limited snaps at safety. I thought we'd see more 3 safety looks with Bell/Hill in the box. So that was disappointing. I don't think Lou is a big fan of rookie DBs. They only play when he has no other choice. I fully expect Bates to leave and Hill to start at FS next year.
Rd 2. CTB. I did not like the pick at the time. I though Rd2 was a tad high for CTB. I'd have loved him in Rd3. And we gave up draft capital to do it (though a 6th is no biggie). I wanted Woolen badly. Or, Marcus Jones. But I did GET the pick. We clearly want corners (and DBs) who are good run defenders. Which is smart, playing in our division. But I'd prefer my corners to cover 1st & run stuff 2nd, not the other way around.
Pkayed 591 snaps (10th on D). Once he played he has held up pretty well (Bates behind him helps.) He is still raw in coverage. But the run defense thing is real. He is super athletic. And made a wonderful pass-breakup in the end zone last game. He has exceeded my expectations and as a converyed safety, his coverage skills should get more refined.
Rd 3. Carter. I was not a big fan of the pick, though I did not know much about him. I got it with losing Larry O, though. But I think we reached for need.
Played 396 snaps as a rotational DT. Early results were awful. Exacerbated by Reader & Tupou both getting hurt. The middle was a sieve for a bit. And he did not impress with the pass rush either, which was disappointing given his experience at DE. Got a bit better the last couple games and played well vs the Ravens (albeit vs a backup). Hopefully he continues to trend upwards. Disappointing on the whole, but getting better at the end is hopeful.
Rd 4. Volson. I knew zero about him. I knew we needed OL help.
Played a team high 1,107 snaps. Had his ups and downs. But was passable at LG. Which was better than I was expecting.
Rd5. Tycen Anderson. I knew nothing about the player. Thought trading our 7th to move up 8 spots or so in the 5th was odd, but a 7th is no biggie.
Kid got hurt in camp & put on IR. Kind if an IR stash. Speedy as hell. Never got to play. Again, I think this pick was made with next year with Bates & Bell FA's and continued the theme of upgrading team speed at DB (Hill, CTB). Anderson ran a 4.36 40. CTB 4.38. Hill 4.38.
Rd 7. Gunter. No reaction.
He made the team and blocked a FG. Only played 37 snaps on D. Mostly late when Hubbard & Hendrickson were dinged. Making the team exceeded my expectations. Though his roster spot is tenous. If we decide we need some more pass rush, Ossai & Sample are ahead of him.
Rd 1. Hill, S/CB. I liked the pick at the time. This pick was all about NEXT year, with Bell a FA and Bates as well.
He only played 131 snaps all year, and nearly half of those were at slot CB at Tampa in his only start. He held up fine in that game and looked even better in his limited snaps at safety. I thought we'd see more 3 safety looks with Bell/Hill in the box. So that was disappointing. I don't think Lou is a big fan of rookie DBs. They only play when he has no other choice. I fully expect Bates to leave and Hill to start at FS next year.
Rd 2. CTB. I did not like the pick at the time. I though Rd2 was a tad high for CTB. I'd have loved him in Rd3. And we gave up draft capital to do it (though a 6th is no biggie). I wanted Woolen badly. Or, Marcus Jones. But I did GET the pick. We clearly want corners (and DBs) who are good run defenders. Which is smart, playing in our division. But I'd prefer my corners to cover 1st & run stuff 2nd, not the other way around.
Pkayed 591 snaps (10th on D). Once he played he has held up pretty well (Bates behind him helps.) He is still raw in coverage. But the run defense thing is real. He is super athletic. And made a wonderful pass-breakup in the end zone last game. He has exceeded my expectations and as a converyed safety, his coverage skills should get more refined.
Rd 3. Carter. I was not a big fan of the pick, though I did not know much about him. I got it with losing Larry O, though. But I think we reached for need.
Played 396 snaps as a rotational DT. Early results were awful. Exacerbated by Reader & Tupou both getting hurt. The middle was a sieve for a bit. And he did not impress with the pass rush either, which was disappointing given his experience at DE. Got a bit better the last couple games and played well vs the Ravens (albeit vs a backup). Hopefully he continues to trend upwards. Disappointing on the whole, but getting better at the end is hopeful.
Rd 4. Volson. I knew zero about him. I knew we needed OL help.
Played a team high 1,107 snaps. Had his ups and downs. But was passable at LG. Which was better than I was expecting.
Rd5. Tycen Anderson. I knew nothing about the player. Thought trading our 7th to move up 8 spots or so in the 5th was odd, but a 7th is no biggie.
Kid got hurt in camp & put on IR. Kind if an IR stash. Speedy as hell. Never got to play. Again, I think this pick was made with next year with Bates & Bell FA's and continued the theme of upgrading team speed at DB (Hill, CTB). Anderson ran a 4.36 40. CTB 4.38. Hill 4.38.
Rd 7. Gunter. No reaction.
He made the team and blocked a FG. Only played 37 snaps on D. Mostly late when Hubbard & Hendrickson were dinged. Making the team exceeded my expectations. Though his roster spot is tenous. If we decide we need some more pass rush, Ossai & Sample are ahead of him.
