NFL Draft Thread

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Later when? You can't predict when these guys are going. If they liked him, they liked him - and they took him when they had the opportunity. Maybe they didn't like Torrance or the other O-linemen that were available when they picked Martin. For them, for the fit, for projecting the roster this year and in the future, he was the better pick.

I just think it's funny with the instant grades, second guesses, and what-ifs every year. Suddenly now Mathis was a bad pick (too bad he got hurt)...oh yea, BRob was a reach too. Remember that?

Just like Ruh said - we picked up Wylie in the off-season. We also picked up Gates. There are still good players left to be drafted, and there are still good free agent offensive linemen available (right now), and more to be had when players start getting cut.

For me, this offseason is shaping up pretty good so far - in free agency, the draft, new coaches...the sale...all of it.

When we win more than 7-8 games I’ll believe they are doing things the right way. Again nobody is saying these picks are bad players, but foregoing a stud at one position of need for a scheme fit at another position of need (who you could find later whether it be the exact guy or a comp) is a losing strategy.