05-01-2018, 03:38 PM
(04-30-2018, 09:11 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: Went with Hubbard. I wanted a DE in this draft. As an OSU homer i tried to like him in the first but couldnt do it. Wasnt a fan in the second. But damn i love him in the 3rd.
This class was crazy shallow with 4-3 DEs. The saints bet the farm on a small school project. The other guy I liked Sweat had major medical concerns.
And here we are with a gift in the 3rd with a local boy still improving and the work ethic to put it all together.
With Willis and Hubbard at DE i like our future there. We had jack shit for a 4th DE after C. Smith left. Now we have a guy many thought was a late 1st early 2nd round talent.
I almost went with Hubbard as well. I expected them to draft a run stopping DE as we have needed one for many years now. I thought Hubbard might go in the 2nd so a 3rd seems like good value. I think they believe he can grow and add about 10lbs to his frame still. I love the person and hope this all pans out but have reservations. I think I just need to see this. In the meantime I expect him to take Chris Smith's 400ish snaps. Last year they got the needed speed rushers and this is our run stopping DE. It fits need and value. I don't expect he will ever be all pro, but hopefully solid. Good pick. Let's hope. Please to Dog be a good pick.