Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
Originally posted by NCommand:
Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Originally posted by NCommand:
What's really interesting is usually when a team loses a big visual player, they instantly have a plan B in mind and move on it quickly. For such a huge move as moving Buckner, you'd think they'd have some kind of plan B free agent to help take the sting off the move for the fan base (and themselves regarding talent).
I think plan B was already having a glut of talent on the DL and leveraging that to get #13 to fill other needs while creating both cap and draft flexibility.
No question...I'm talking straight personnel. I'd cry if they used 13 on a DT simply just to replace Buckner. But it wouldn't surprise me one bit.
I actually would be surprised. Would be anti-climatic. Use the pick to improve WR. Or OL. I could even kind of see CB. But drafting a D-lineman?
As much as I would line to get Darius, it seems clear that the plan is to see what we have with Thomas, Jones, Street, and Taylor next to Armstead. I'm not defending the front office, but we don't know who they are trying to sign. Time will tell.