Receiver in first round?

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(01-04-2021, 01:39 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I don't really think there's a DL player worth the 5th overall pick. About the only one I would consider is Rousseau.
I would say the same for OL aside from Sewell.
The players I consider in that range aside from QBs are Sewell (OT), Parsons (LB), Surtain (CB), Farley (CB), Chase (WR). I'd put Smith (WR), Pitts (TE), and Rousseau (DE) right around the 8-12 range.

So I guess my question for you is if Sewell is gone, do you want to "reach" for OL/DL due to need? I realize "reach" is subjective and it really doesn't matter as long as the player is good, but I know some would have that concern.

No, I would not reach. Your list is about the same as mine. While I'd entertain Chase and even Smith, Fred's got a point about us sucking less at WR than elsewhere. I guess my only counter to his argument is that while Bord and Higgins are very good, is either of them a true #1 WR? Do we need a true #1 WR. I think it would be nice to have a young AJ Green to command double coverage, but is Chase or Smith a true #1? I'm not sure.

If we want a burner to take the top off of defenses, I think there are some of those guys who'll be available on day 2 and 3.  

Sewell is the obvious pick at 5 if he's there. If not, then I think your list is right on target. But if we don't do what we need to do for OLine in FA, then I'd trade back.