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Originally Posted by cdcox
The Knights had a great passing game last season and Alfred Morris in the backfied. But the defense under performed. This draft was all about fixing the defense.
13 Jarvis Jones -- provides a pass rusher from the LB spot. I have Geno Atkins, Jason Pierre-Paul, and Michael Johnson, but had trouble getting consistent pressure on the passer last year. Jarvis Jones will bring the pain and lift my pass rush to the elite level.
37 Kiko Alonso -- LBs were a real weakness for the Knights last season. I fill the middle with this pick. He's starting for the Bills.
47 Darius Slay -- he had a tough first game with the Lions, but Kevin Ross had a terrible first outing against the Steelers a few years back. He'll be my nickle or dime for now. I have good depth at corner, which is needed when you rush 5 on passing downs.
61 Sio Moore -- MOAR LB. He's a starter for the Raiders. If all three pan out, I'm set at that position for years.
85 Akeem Spence -- DT depth. I hope he'll emerge as a starter in a couple years for me, but he is already starting in TB. Yes, that is the fifth NFL starter that I'm adding to this defense.
109 DeVonte Holloman -- play maker for Dallas at OLB. Seems to always be at the right place at the right time. He recovered a fumble on special teams. He'll eventually be a starter for Dallas and potentially a star. Couldn't pass on the potential at this pick.
133 Mychal Rivera -- Caught a couple of passes in the opener for Oakland. Depth for now at the TE position.
157 Michael Buchanan -- Good football name. He took a few snaps at DE for the Patriots in week 1. I like guys who see the field early on. Worth a 7th.
Didn't address my need at guard (seems to be a common theme for me in Sandbox) but I really, really like this draft.
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You must be really old if Kevin Ross had his first game "a few years back".
Really good draft though, old timer.