04-17-2024, 02:30 PM
(04-17-2024, 12:59 PM)Stewy Wrote: Because there will likely be runs on WR and QB at the top of the draft there will be a stud player at 18 regardless.
No to moving up.
This.
(04-17-2024, 01:30 PM)CJD Wrote: I would be happy with Murphy in the first. But I wouldn't give anything up to ensure we get him.
In my opinion, if you are willing to take Murphy at 18, you should be willing to take Newton at 18, as they are both incredibly impactful players at DT. I could see either one of them being a multi-year pro bowl/all pro with elite pass rush ability. The biggest difference is Murphy loses a little pass rush to gain a little run stopping.
And if neither is there, then it's very likely one of Mitchell, Arnold, Fuaga, Mims, or Fashanu is there at 18, and you just take them.
There are more than 18 players in this draft that would dramatically improve our team at CB, WR, DT or OT. I see no reason why we'd give up a premium pick that we need to ensure the health and depth of our roster to go chasing one in particular.
And this. There will be a player sitting out there at 18 that should significantly help our team. I like Newton a ton for what he does on
the field but there have been injury rumors as of late that have his stock down and he might be able to be had in the 2nd round.
In the end, we should just stay where we are at and we will get a good player, no need to trade up unless we are fixated on a player like
Fautanu who would be an instant starter for us at LG and is solid of an OL as there is in this draft. I think the Seahawks grab him and if the
Rams want to trade up in front of us for Murphy, fine. We can draft Mims, Latham or one of other players you mentioned.
