03-20-2023, 04:25 PM
(03-18-2023, 01:37 PM)3wt Wrote: I mean I'd LOVE this draft. I'd be concerned with Washington being there but 34 is pretty realistic.
I looked at film on Washington and I want him something fierce. He's just unstoppable and is a really good blocker
The only thing I'd do differently as much as I love Tippman is do Jordan Battle at 60. It is critical to solidify the safety spot and Battle is a stud
I looked at film on Spears - I'm not sure he'll be there at 92. But I think he would be there at at 77. He's a great receiver and an awesome runner with amazing acceleration, change of direction, vision and contact balance. The only thing I don't know about is his ability to do blitz pickups. But he's an amazing competitor. He just never goes down on the first two hits. I'd honestly take him at 60 (as much as I want Jordan Battle there) to make sure we get him. He and Washington would take our offense to the next level. Spears looked as fast as Archane on tape. Not quite the long speed but the quickness, acceleration and change of direction.
I love everything else you've done. I am hoping we can find a way to get a running back who is good at blitz pickup.
No way would I tape Battle over Tippmann. To begin with we have two young safeties that Anarumo is really excited about and you have to remember he cut his teeth as a DB guy. You also have veterans in Michael Thomas and Nick Scott. Tippmann is that difference maker on the interior of the line that we would have loved to have had last season and he would be the heir apparent to Karras.
Spears is not a concern when it comes to picking up the blitz and blocking in the passing game. This was from the Senior Bowl in an article for Football Outsiders:
Quote:Spears was right: Wednesday brought more explosive, fastest-guy-on-the-field runs from the 5-foot-9, 204-pound back who rushed for 1,581 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2022, including 17-205-4 in the Cotton Bowl against USC. Spears also stood out in pass protection drills, where a running back demonstrates whether or not coaches will trust him enough to put him on the field as a rookie.
Spears may be the most impressive running back in Mobile this week...
https://www.footballoutsiders.com/walkthrough/2023/tyjae-spears-evan-hull-storm-senior-bowl
