My final pre-draft thoughts on Chase/Sewell

[*jason*]

(04-23-2021, 07:40 PM)Beaker Wrote: My tiebreaker has always been the following:

Which prospect stands the better chance of NOT panning out as advertised?

Without question, that is Sewell.

Played in the PAC12 against inferior defenses.
Played in a spread offense which are known for being detrimental to learning proper pass protection/blocking.
Is not the consensus best player at his position (some still rate Slater higher).
Additionally, the drop off in talent after taking the best WR is far greater than the drop off in talent after taking the top O lineman.

Chase has a much greater chance of panning out as expected.

Played in the SEC against top defenses.
Faced and WON against CBs who are now in the NFL.
Has chemistry with Burrow.
Is the consensus top WR in the draft.

Yes O line is a need, but that doesn't mean that need cannot be filled in rds 2,3 and 4.

And finally, with a top 5 pick, you draft the best player available...especially since they have addressed the OT position in FA.

Chase is the safer and smarter pick, hands down.

I'm with Beaker on this...