10-26-2021, 07:42 PM
The strange thing about last year's draft was that after Lawrence, I thought Sewell/Pitts/Chase were obviously the next best 3, and all potentially generational guys at their positions. But since the Jets were so QB needy they took Wilson and SF traded up and reached for Lance.
That meant we were gonna get a shot at a generational level guy at #5. Now, there were some questions about Chase & Sewell with both guys taking a year off. Legit arguments about positional value and protecting Burrow. Which is why I wanted Sewell.
But there is no doubt that Chase has been the best of the bunch thru 7 games, though Pitts has been awful good the last 2 weeks. Sewell has slumped a bit after a great start, but is still grading out alright at PFF (mid 60s). Lion's lack of threats downfield is not helping their OL much, nor Goff at QB. Teams are not afraid of big plays vs Detroit.
Still think all 3 are Pro Bowl/All Pro level guys. But Chase & Pitts may get there THIS YEAR, and Sewell will not.
That meant we were gonna get a shot at a generational level guy at #5. Now, there were some questions about Chase & Sewell with both guys taking a year off. Legit arguments about positional value and protecting Burrow. Which is why I wanted Sewell.
But there is no doubt that Chase has been the best of the bunch thru 7 games, though Pitts has been awful good the last 2 weeks. Sewell has slumped a bit after a great start, but is still grading out alright at PFF (mid 60s). Lion's lack of threats downfield is not helping their OL much, nor Goff at QB. Teams are not afraid of big plays vs Detroit.
Still think all 3 are Pro Bowl/All Pro level guys. But Chase & Pitts may get there THIS YEAR, and Sewell will not.
