Micah Parsons on Joe's performance

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(09-14-2023, 11:11 AM)tms Wrote: Apropos of nothing, that 2021 first round was freaking amazing. A few busts to be sure (Leatherwood, Toney, Lance/Zach... plus whatever you'd call Caleb Farley), but generally good picks who comprise the next generation of stars. Lawrence, Uno, Surtain, Pitts, Etienne/Najee, Waddle/Devonta, Rousseau/Paye/Oweh, Penei/Darrisaw/Slater (I remember the fierce debates about those three but I'd be happy with any one of them right now!), and of course Parsons. Truly outstanding class. I look forward to watching their careers evolve.

Most of the guys you listed as who have turned out well so far were safe picks.
They had proven production in college matched with a high ceiling.
Guys like Toney and Lance were more potential, less production. Higher risk.

Takeaway?
Take a guy in the 1st round who is proven, not a developmental risk.