Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_NFL_draft
Wirfs - 1 - 13
Kinlaw - 1 - 14
He went one pick before we picked. Sure he would be a great pick.
They traded down a pick with TB. They could have had Wirfs (lynch said it came down to Wirfs and Kinlaw) They used that extra compensation to move up a get BA.
more than likely they don't draft Wirfs and trade for TW. They also don't get BA because they don't have the extra ammo to move back up and get him (the packers wanted to draft BA).
BA is something to consider. While not dominant like Chase he is good when in shape. They wanted two in the 1st round. Which I understand. But sometimes you over think it. If an elite Tackle falls to you that should be the pick. Kinlaw was a total bust. So the argument mostly falls to Wirfs or Aiyuk. Of that Wirfs is better, solves our Tackle problem long term with a younger guy. Plus we have enough weapons and could weather it without Aiyuk IMO. Hindsight is 20/20. But since we pick so late in the draft now we don't have much opportunity to get those top 15 picks. To get an elite OT. You probably don't want to pass on that ever if you have a chance to get a young stud at that position. You never miss looking back with the knowledge they have now. They just lost Deforest Buckner. They were desperate to replace him. The thought was right. Probably the guy was wrong. Kinlaw had injury concerns that continued into the NFL. Plus he was raw. Just a big, powerful guy. That they hoped would work out. I don't think there is any standard where he was ever going to be Buckner though. They overrated that.
[ Edited by SanDiego49er on Oct 2, 2024 at 10:42 AM ]