Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Might as well trade Thomas/AA if that's the plan. Solly isn't a outside rusher, never has been never will be. If you want him as a 2 down edge defender you're basically throwing away that 3rd overall pick.
He hasn't played to his draft status we all agree, I think we can also agree he's a interior rusher and if given some time might turn into a good starter for yrs to come in that role. I don't see lynch and Co. moving off him that soon, just don't.
If you feel that QW is a potential All-Pro, you don't pass on that because of Thomas and Armstead. Thomas can still play the big end and contribute on run downs. You still have him under team control for three more seasons. Armstead can go to a 3-4 team and play DE there. Those aren't guys that make or break your decisions.
who cares if Burns/Allen aren't viewed as top 2 talents...If they play well no one cares if you drafted them a little high
And if you they turn out to be average 6-7 sack a year guys while QW turns out to be an All-Pro level DT, your entire front office should be fired and never ever work in any kind of scouting capacity in the NFL again.
You don't pass up on potentially great to settle for average because that is where your need falls. If they feel that Burns and Allen have that same sort of upside, then so be it but I don't think anyone is making that argument. Most have Bosa and QW as 1 and 2 in this draft class.
I mean did all the FOs that passed on Watt or Donald get fired? What happens if Allen/Burns turn into studs and we passed on them? What if QW isn't a pro-bowler....We gonna draft another DT in two yrs in the top 5 again?
My pt is you shouldn't just pick BPA, it should be a mesh of BPA AND need.
end of the day we can all throw out what ifs
[ Edited by NYniner85 on Dec 27, 2018 at 1:15 PM ]