05-25-2024, 01:38 PM
(05-24-2024, 03:59 PM)jj22 Wrote: The last drafts were pretty safe so maybe they felt the need to swing for the fences. This draft was boom or bust, but it's time we had some booms so I get their gamble.
They didn't gamble on character outside of Burton which..... I don't want to excuse anything. but from all accounts was more immaturity then anything, they gambled on potential and projection which is a gamble, but not the character gambles we saw under Marvin.
I don't really agree here.
I mean, I get there were some gambles in some areas. Burton's maturity. Health/availability for Mims and All. But let's not get confused, these guys were productive players at the college level. Not raw prospects who need development.
I believe Mims was the only OT with 400+ pass pro reps who didn't even allow a QB hit, much less a sack. Playing in the SEC, mind you.
Jenkins was a captain for the national champions Michigan and is an elite run defending 3T with great strength. Right now. Yes, the pass rush needs some work. But that's what Rankins & Hill are for.
Jackson was a captain at Texas A&M and was the #2 NT in the draft. Many thought he outperformed Sweat at the Senior Bowl. The idea he is some huge reach has not made much sense to me from jump. Thrilled to get him as a 3rd comp pick.
Newton was a multiple year starter for a TCU team that made the title game 2 years ago. Team captain.
All was a captain at Michigan before transfering to the TE factory at Iowa. He'd have been picked higher without the injury.
McLachlan & Lee were certainly productive players. Burton, too.
From a football perspective, I am not sure there are a lot of risks here. These guys can play. The risks are more off field (injuries/maturity).
