Receiver in first round?

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(01-04-2021, 01:31 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I see a lot of people talking about drafting a WR with our first round pick.  That does not make any sense to me.  We already have two very good WRs in Higgins and Boyd.  A new guy might provide some improvement but not near as muc as a new guy at a position where we suck.

We desperately need help on the O-line and D-line.  We have to address those positions before we can even consider getting another receiver.

Players returning on defensive line (assuming you sign or tag Lawson):

Hubbard
Lawson
Kareem
Reader
Tupou
Wren
Hunt

Players returning on offensive line (assuming you sign Spain)

Williams
XSF
Hopkins
Spain
Hart (stick with me)

FA targets outside the organization:  Thuney

Draft picks (just four rounds)

Chase-WR
Baremore-DT
Faalele- RT
Deonte Brown- G

So, you have protected Burrow, built your defensive line, drafted a raw but immensely talented RT (bring along slowly behind Hart), added depth and competition for the RG spot.  

I depart with Geno and don't re-sign Green, Ross, or Shawn Williams.  If WJIII or Lawson doesn't sign (I imagine one will), tag the other.  That gives you one more year to draft at that position and makes that player prove it one more year.  

I know you like our two WRs, and so do I, but the best defenses can shut those two down, and we need a third weapon that is different from them to make it all work.  Injuries and lack of depth at that position have always hurt them.  Giving Burrow another weapon that can generate quick separation and gets a big cushion is just as important as protecting him because he can get the ball out faster.  

Just my two cents.