Originally posted by AB81Rules:
Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
Originally posted by AB81Rules:
Played a much better game last night than last week IMO, trending upwards.
Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
Im looking at this team and it's almost impossible to not take this approach.
Other needs for the team:
1. A corner- 2nd round. Someone that can challenge for a starting job immediately. If Lenoir is now no. 3, we'd have a shot at no. 1 secondary. Especially playing behind this front 7.
2. A man coverage beating wide receiver- need a great route running deep threat. This isn't high priority because we have Aiyuk. Just need another guy.
3. A tight end that can block like a mad man and offer some pass catching. Someone to take the load off Kittle. If we want him to last through a 3rd contract, time to turn him into more of a Brent Jones/Travis Kelce type of tight end.
We have FIVE picks on the first two days. Of the non O-line needs, only corner is up there for me. We probably need to take a receiver in that top 5 to do what I'm asking, but other than that, yes ..3 of those picks need to be O-line assuming no trade ups.
Another young CB would be great, but I first want to see Luter out there.
I like the future at WR with Deebo, Aiyuk, & Bell in 2025, but we do need to draft another WR in either 2024 or 2025 when McCloud and/or Jennings may be gone.
Agreed, need a really good TE that can block, and catch, I'm hoping Latu or Willis turns into that, no one thought Kittle would be who he is now.
12 picks right now is what we have for 2024, Future LT is a huge need, depending in where we are, we need to get one to prepare for life without Trent Williams.
- Regardless of how Luter looks, I want another guy. Secondary overall is stronger and although I think we will extend him, isn't Ward's deal up after 2024? Plus our secondary got weak pretty quick when Womack went down. Ideally I want 4 guys that can start outside and 2 in the slot. There can be overlap.
- I think the less Kittle bangs against those D-line or linebackers blocking the better. We have little choice this year, but hopefully year 7 is the final year of Kittle playing the Mike Ditka role in our offense.
Oh I want another young CB go with Ward, Lenoir, Oliver, Womack, & Luter, I don't think Ambry will live up to the 3rd rd pick status, I like having 4 outside and 2 inside CBs like you said.
Idk how long Kittle can keep up the physicality, same with Deebo & CMC, but it sure is fun to watch.
I think they can do it if its a priority. 2024 is the year I don't see many draft picks making the team, so I can see trade ups or even trade ups to 2025. It may seem excessive, but I think the 4 picks on OL makes sense. A pick at CB, a pick at safety, a monster blocking TE with some pass catching ability, WR with some speed, and one DL should do it. And this is between FA signings, draft picks, and UDFAs. Great spot to be in if the team holds. I hope the right side continues to improve, then the urgency for the three OL to play isn't as serious.
