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Miami, CA

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[quote=jamf;1380493]F yeah!!
I might have to get a styles jersey[/quote]

As long as it's a custom made Redskins version, I might as well.

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I bet the Eagles are pissed, yes they got a slot receiver, but everyone else in the NFC East got a stud top 10 defensive player, possibly the top 3 defensive players in the entire draft.

I am not happy about the talent that went to the Giants and cowboys, but they kinda suck, so they get the top players award for that, just like us.

NFL Parity, it's a thing, how else do houston, Washington, patriots go worst to first 3 years in a row. Watch out for the Giants, who knows. Not saying I want us not to go 17-0 but the NFL always seems to have an unexpected team go from crap to a Championship game in one years time.
It's what makes the NFL better than all other sports

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Considering GMs are right on only 1/3rd of picks I'm not worrying about it. Styles sounds like high upside with a high floor so initially sounds positive. My personal thoughts were we have far more pressing needs than LB but hey I guess he was BPA on their board at the time.

Regarding Bain, that Bullock article that laid out that edges with arm length below 32 inches don't have productive careers means that Bain at 31 inches would have to be a unicorn. I think the kid has a motor and has learned to use his advantages so I'm excited to see what he can do through his career.

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Super psyched about Styles, had a feeling we would up with either him or Reese.

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1380509]Considering GMs are right on only 1/3rd of picks I'm not worrying about it. Styles sounds like high upside with a high floor so initially sounds positive. My personal thoughts were we have far more pressing needs than LB but hey I guess he was BPA on their board at the time.

Regarding Bain, that Bullock article that laid out that edges with arm length below 32 inches don't have productive careers means that Bain at 31 inches would have to be a unicorn. I think the kid has a motor and has learned to use his advantages so I'm excited to see what he can do through his career.[/quote]

Bain looks like a bowling ball, I think the arms thing is going to hold him back from being a premier pass rusher. Not saying he can’t be an effective player in other ways I just don’t see him being an elite rusher. He’s built like a MLB.

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[quote=MTK;1380511]Bain looks like a bowling ball, I think the arms thing is going to hold him back from being a premier pass rusher. Not saying he can’t be an effective player in other ways I just don’t see him being an elite rusher. He’s built like a MLB.[/quote]

Watching his videos, the dude is relentless. It's a good pickup as far as I am concerned, T-rex arms or not.

I am hoping that we somehow can get the safety from Toledo (McNeil-Warren, I think his name is), although we obviously need WR help and I doubt he will fall that far. But his tape is pretty impressive too and we do need help there.

Kinda brutal that the Giants got Reese and the Boys got Downs. I would really have liked them to have missed out on those guys. Jerry probably didn't have to move up to get Downs -- not that he gave up much. Miami went OL and given the state of their OL, that seemed likely. I suspect they didn't want anyone else to trade with Miami and scoop up Downs. I begrudgingly admit that was a good move.

Of course, time will tell with all of this.

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Will we stand pat at #71? Going be a little of wait before we draft today. I say we go wr or cb with our 3rd round pick.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1380499]Simpson couldn't even beat FSU. Terrible pick when you're in a win now mode with Stafford.[/quote]

McVay could not hide his disgust at the pick. Simpson I feel needed another year. His play fell off badly towards the end of the season. Not all his fault but he obviously needed more game reps. Now he will sit for at least a year, maybe longer w/ Stafford playing so well.

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At 71, I want (a) Elijah Sarratt or (b) A.J. Haulcy.

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If Jermod McCoy is still there do the Skins take the chance with him? Top 5 talent with major injury concerns.

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The top centers are all still there 10 picks to go. I think that is the direction they'll go.

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WR, C, or McCoy.

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C or WR. I think we go WR.

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[quote=punch it in;1380522]C or WR. I think we go WR.[/quote]

Of the WRs in this range I think Fields would be best fit, but value would be with Conner Lew (Center) or Sam Hecht.

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Im leaning towards Branch.
Connor Lew though…..

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[quote=punch it in;1380524]Im leaning towards Branch.
Connor Lew though…..[/quote]

I think Branch might be there in the 5th given his arrest.

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[QUOTE=nonniey;1380525]I think Branch might be there in the 5th given his arrest.[/QUOTE]


It was for what? Bad sidewalk behavior? Lol.

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Welcome WR Antonio Williams from Clemson.

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[quote=punch it in;1380526]It was for what? Bad sidewalk behavior? Lol.[/quote]

I actually wanted Scott from Miami there. But we absolutely need more weapons on offense. So I like this pick a lot.

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[quote=punch it in;1380526]It was for what? Bad sidewalk behavior? Lol.[/quote]

Well, concede that but the NFL is way over sensitive in this area.

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This is a piss-poor effort here for the draft.

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[QUOTE=sdskinsfan2001;1380530]This is a piss-poor effort here for the draft.[/QUOTE]


Explain

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[quote=punch it in;1380531]Explain[/quote]

I'm talking about this site, not our team's picks.

We have very very few comments here.

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Cool. Glad we picked up a WR. Need an extra one going into the season. Hope he pans out, but we can't expect much from a 3rd rounder I suppose.

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[QUOTE=sdskinsfan2001;1380532]I'm talking about this site, not our team's picks.

We have very very few comments here.[/QUOTE]


Well we have very few picks so…..

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[quote=punch it in;1380534]Well we have very few picks so…..[/quote]

So we should all be excited to talk about the few picks we do have. The 3rd round pick had tumbleweeds rolling through it.

But hell, maybe I'm just being an asshole. Wouldn't be my 1st time here.

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[QUOTE=sdskinsfan2001;1380535]So we should all be excited to talk about the few picks we do have. The 3rd round pick had tumbleweeds rolling through it.

But hell, maybe I'm just being an asshole. Wouldn't be my 1st time here.[/QUOTE]


Lol. Im very happy about the pick. I think JD is probably thrilled. WR was an absolute necessity. Im still so excited that Sonny found us at 7 though. He is going to just instantly make our D better. Cant wait to watch him dominate.

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[quote=punch it in;1380536]Lol. Im very happy about the pick. I think JD is probably thrilled. WR was an absolute necessity. Im still so excited that Sonny found us at 7 though. He is going to just instantly make our D better. Cant wait to watch him dominate.[/quote]

I'm very satisfied with our draft. While Styles was the "boring" pick it was the right choice. And I'm excited about Williams. Adding another great athlete to the team. And Jayden has to like this pick.

Overall including FA and the draft, we have definitely become way more athletic. Playing fast is fun.

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Needed a WR not sure if slot was the right call. I was listening to Sheehan podcast yesterday he mentioned that of all positions WR injury history in college has a high correlation to getting injured in the pros. Williams missed game time with a hamstring injury his senior year (2 games) and only played in 5 games sophomore year due to a lower body injury. I guess we will put that idea to the test.

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I think tomorrow we grab some G/C action.

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Depends. There are a couple of really good center options but there are 46 picks before we'll have a chance.

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Kiper on Williams

“The Commanders took receiver Antonio Williams at No. 71; he's an outstanding football player. Jayden Daniels needs more help beyond Terry McLaurin, and Williams will contribute out of the slot and as a kick returner. He caught 130 passes over the past two years, scoring 15 receiving touchdowns. There's a bit of value to this pick, too. I ranked him 48th overall.”

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I'd be happy if we use 3 of the last 4 picks for C, CB and S. BPA with the other. Both lines are pretty solid so even if the C pick was a project, we'd be in good shape. We should be good at LB & WR now, though I wouldn't object to getting Aiyuk in June. A CB and S could round out the secondary nicely. Is our weakest position group maybe RB? Would a late round RB gem like Bill round out our draft nicely?

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1380544]I'd be happy if we use 3 of the last 4 picks for C, CB and S. BPA with the other. Both lines are pretty solid so even if the C pick was a project, we'd be in good shape. We should be good at LB & WR now, though I wouldn't object to getting Aiyuk in June. A CB and S could round out the secondary nicely. Is our weakest position group maybe RB? Would a late round RB gem like Bill round out our draft nicely?[/quote]

I think you've nailed it. That is exactly where I'm hoping we go with the remaining picks.

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I loved the Styles pick but I'm a little bit down on our 3rd rounder. I'm sure Williams is a good player but I don't think we needed another slot guy and the likes of Brazzell, Bell and Sarratt were all still available

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[quote=Brummie Brave;1380547]I loved the Styles pick but I'm a little bit down on our 3rd rounder. I'm sure Williams is a good player but I don't think we needed another slot guy and the likes of Brazzell, Bell and Sarratt were all still available[/quote]

He can play outside.

"Adam Peters lauded Antonio Williams' toughness and work ethic. "We really liked the versatility of him, as well. He played inside this year, he played outside last year. And that's what differentiated him, his ability to win outside."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 25, 2026"

[URL="https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/411920/adam-peters-the-ability-to-win-outside-differentiated-antonio-williams-from-other-wrs"]https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/411920/adam-peters-the-ability-to-win-outside-differentiated-antonio-williams-from-other-wrs[/URL]

I suspect Williams is going to be the guy Dyami Brown was supposed to be when we drafted him. Open when Terry is covered and vice versa.

Height is the only factor against him, and we don't have anyone higher (right now) than #3 on the roster that is taller than 6' 1". I'd say McCaffrey, Burks and maybe Brooks are going to have to separate themselves out as that red zone threat to keep a roster spot. That and Sinnott finally coming good.

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1380549]He can play outside.

"Adam Peters lauded Antonio Williams' toughness and work ethic. "We really liked the versatility of him, as well. He played inside this year, he played outside last year. And that's what differentiated him, his ability to win outside."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 25, 2026"

[URL="https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/411920/adam-peters-the-ability-to-win-outside-differentiated-antonio-williams-from-other-wrs"]https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/411920/adam-peters-the-ability-to-win-outside-differentiated-antonio-williams-from-other-wrs[/URL]

[B]I suspect Williams is going to be the guy Dyami Brown was supposed to be when we drafted him.[/B] Open when Terry is covered and vice versa.

Height is the only factor against him, and we don't have anyone higher (right now) than #3 on the roster that is taller than 6' 1". I'd say McCaffrey, Burks and maybe Brooks are going to have to separate themselves out as that red zone threat to keep a roster spot. That and Sinnott finally coming good.[/quote]

Funny you mentioned that, I was thinking that Williams looks similar to D. Brown when I watched his highlights. This seems to be a good pick, the WR group is definitely going to be interesting to see how it works out.

I personally still hold some hope for Burks to a good year this year. Burks did decent last year and that was with Mariota. I'm curious to see how Burks plays with JD.

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1380549]He can play outside.

"Adam Peters lauded Antonio Williams' toughness and work ethic. "We really liked the versatility of him, as well. He played inside this year, he played outside last year. And that's what differentiated him, his ability to win outside."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 25, 2026"

[URL="https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/411920/adam-peters-the-ability-to-win-outside-differentiated-antonio-williams-from-other-wrs"]https://www.hogshaven.com/nfl-draft/411920/adam-peters-the-ability-to-win-outside-differentiated-antonio-williams-from-other-wrs[/URL]

I suspect Williams is going to be the guy Dyami Brown was supposed to be when we drafted him. Open when Terry is covered and vice versa.

Height is the only factor against him, and we don't have anyone higher (right now) than #3 on the roster that is taller than 6' 1". I'd say McCaffrey, Burks and maybe Brooks are going to have to separate themselves out as that red zone threat to keep a roster spot. That and Sinnott finally coming good.[/quote]

Yep fair enough. Let's hope he is the guy they believe he's going to be. Certainly an upgrade on Lane and McCafffrey and definitely helps the WR room but I just can't help the feeling maybe we could have done a little bit more with the pick.

I really hope he balls out and allays my fears.

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[quote=GridIron26;1380551]Funny you mentioned that, I was thinking that Williams looks similar to D. Brown when I watched his highlights. This seems to be a good pick, the WR group is definitely going to be interesting to see how it works out.

I personally still hold some hope for Burks to a good year this year. Burks did decent last year and that was with Mariota.[B] I'm curious to see how Burks plays with JD[/B].[/quote]

And with a full camp and pre-season. I'm with you on this excited to see what Burks can do. More one handed TD catches please!