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(05-18-2021, 11:20 AM)TJHoushmandzadeh Wrote: The last one who felt like a steal in recent year was Carl Lawson. Some mocks had him going in the first and I really wanted him in the 2nd round and we got him in the 4th.

Hubbard was slated as a late first, but more likely 2nd round guy we got in the third - and he's basically Michael Johnson.

So it's not right to say they all busted. Billings maybe wasn't a star but was solid. Derron Smith was good for where we got him. Rodney Anderson was a knowing roll of the dice and I'd take that gamble every time in the 6th. Dawson and Jefferson looked bad picks at the time all athleticism and no instincts. Malone had upside but was no sure thing (aka a 3rd round pick)


The one that stands out for me is Levi Jones. The Bengals took some serious heat for that pick at the time but history vindicates Alexander as he was a franchise tackle.

I think Paul Alexander was a very good line coach for a very long time, but the game passed him by and he didn't keep up with it.