05-05-2025, 07:15 PM
At first, I hated this pick as another G, and an OT to guard conversion at that.
But since he played G in college as well, I have less fears about the conversion. And took snaps at C at the Senior Bowl. And we did get plus value here.
And if I am being honest, we did need lots of help on the IOL. Our starters (Cappa & Volson) were backup level, and our backups (Kirkland & Stueber) were PS level. And Fird is mediocre and better at OT.
My main gripe with the Rivers pick is that it seemingly shuts the door on getting a more starter ready G in FA (Scherff, Hernandez, Risner). I do not think Fairchild is quite plug & play ready, and Patrick is a moderate (at best) level starter.
We usually keep 10, but with all this versatility, 9 is possible.
Starting Locks: OBJ (LT), Mims (RT), Karras ©.
Roster locks, competing for starting spot: Patrick (LG/RG), Fairchild (LG), Ford (OT3/G), Rivers (LG/LT).
That is 7. What is left?
#8. Volson, LG. Could start, could get cut to save cap.
#9. C2: Lee or McLaughlin.
#10 (or #9 if Volson gone): Cochran (OT), Etienne (OT), Stueber (G), Kirkland (OG/OT).
Still, not being Hernandez, Scherff, or Risner is not Rivers' fault. Upon reflection and some distance, it might be my favorite pick. Best value for sure, if no immediate help.
But since he played G in college as well, I have less fears about the conversion. And took snaps at C at the Senior Bowl. And we did get plus value here.
And if I am being honest, we did need lots of help on the IOL. Our starters (Cappa & Volson) were backup level, and our backups (Kirkland & Stueber) were PS level. And Fird is mediocre and better at OT.
My main gripe with the Rivers pick is that it seemingly shuts the door on getting a more starter ready G in FA (Scherff, Hernandez, Risner). I do not think Fairchild is quite plug & play ready, and Patrick is a moderate (at best) level starter.
We usually keep 10, but with all this versatility, 9 is possible.
Starting Locks: OBJ (LT), Mims (RT), Karras ©.
Roster locks, competing for starting spot: Patrick (LG/RG), Fairchild (LG), Ford (OT3/G), Rivers (LG/LT).
That is 7. What is left?
#8. Volson, LG. Could start, could get cut to save cap.
#9. C2: Lee or McLaughlin.
#10 (or #9 if Volson gone): Cochran (OT), Etienne (OT), Stueber (G), Kirkland (OG/OT).
Still, not being Hernandez, Scherff, or Risner is not Rivers' fault. Upon reflection and some distance, it might be my favorite pick. Best value for sure, if no immediate help.
