03-25-2025, 05:46 PM
(03-25-2025, 03:38 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Did we meet with Mykel? I will have to look as I have been overlooking him probably because of the injury. Also, I know we didn't meet with
Jalon Walker which is a bit strange to me as he fits the Viper position that Golden runs more than about anyone besides Jihad Campbell who
will most likely fall because of the shoulder injury. We met with Emmanwori and he is the guy I am leaning to more and more.
A stud Safety can help out an entire Defense more than a backup EDGE or backup DT.
Not sure if they met but chances are both Williams and Walker are gone by 17. Walker is actually good rushing from the edge if we used him that way on passing downs as a 4-3 end. I’m not sure about Walker being a traditional linebacker and dropping in coverage which I know Campbell can do both. Paul Dehner Jr. did a podcast a while back on the viper position basically saying it’s a 4-3 linebacker who can rush and be versatile spying the QB as well. Said Golden likes the versatility but it’s not a new position or something to that extent. For example Logan Wilson and Pratt don’t really have rush ability. Love Emmanwori crazy a guy that big ran a 4.3 he would start for us. Only thing is you go safety rd. 1 we still need starters at guard are we then forced to draft one in rd 2.? Then you still have edge to address. Far as being a backup if you have a player you think can be special I don’t think Myles Murphy with Zero sacks in year 2 prevents you from doing that. Or a game wrecker 3-tech cause you have BJ Hill. Not saying those players will be I just put higher value on the trenches. Also Golden prefers 3 linebacker sets vs heavy formations we have Wilson and Burks who would be the 3rd LB if Pratt is gone ? Not sure what’s going on with that. Ton of holes with 6 picks and situations like Pratt and Hendrickson still unresolved before the draft.
