Taking an Offensive Player in Round 1

[O.city]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I'd be on board with that as a fallback position if I don't think White or Thompson are viable trade-up targets. And I might actually prefer that to Thompson (who I think is good, but maybe just a product of being my favorite target at a position that has murdered us this season more than being a truly elite prospect).

I still just keep drooling over what this offense could be with a guy like Irv Smith running alongside Kelce. That's a serious failure to keep my eye on the ball; I get it. It's some Mike Martz shit. But this offense could be absolutely unstoppable with Smith out there with Kelce, Hill and Watson. And while nobody likes to think of what life without Kelce may look like, I still remember our offense dying when he got hurt against TN. A viable backup and potential replacement if a contract can't be reached would be nice.

And when a defensive guru like Belichick still exists and specializes in taking away the thing you most want to have - good luck with that one, BB. You go ahead and try to figure out how to neutralize Kelce when you have another specimen like Smith roaming the field and Hill looking to take the top off.

Tight end would be a place to look for sure. Irv Smith is just a monster, I doubt he's there when we pick though. I wouldn't be opposed.

I know the whole RB issue. I personally wouldn't take one there or anywhere close to that and i'm pretty sure Andy shares a similar thought process.

Ideally, I'd really like to have a 3 down badass at MLB. Is there any way there is one of those there?

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by O.city

Tight end would be a place to look for sure. Irv Smith is just a monster, I doubt he's there when we pick though. I wouldn't be opposed.

I know the whole RB issue. I personally wouldn't take one there or anywhere close to that and i'm pretty sure Andy shares a similar thought process.

Ideally, I'd really like to have a 3 down badass at MLB. Is there any way there is one of those there?

Probably not. White's the only one in the draft with pedigree, production and measurables (lots of guys with 2 of the 3 that may pan out). It would be a minor miracle of he made it into the late teens and if he does I think you need to go get him.

[RunKC]

Not sure if it will be the 1st rd, but I can see Andy wanting another weapon due to Sammy Watkins inconsistency.

I like Robinson, but he isn’t a big difference maker. A big target receiver with more lateral athleticism to get open quickly would be a great value. It would also allow us to trade Watkins in the last year of his deal if necessary.

I think Veach wants someone like JuJu. Very similar to Sammy but cheap for 5 years.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Not sure if it will be the 1st rd, but I can see Andy wanting another weapon due to Sammy Watkins inconsistency.

I like Robinson, but he isn’t a big difference maker. A big target receiver with more lateral athleticism to get open quickly would be a great value. It would also allow us to trade Watkins in the last year of his deal if necessary.

I think Veach wants someone like JuJu. Very similar to Sammy but cheap for 5 years.

I mentioned AJ Brown earlier in this thread and I think that may be the guy there. He's not the same kind of WR as JuJu because he's not that quick, but he's a big, physical target with good hands. More of a Demaryius Thomas type.

Not sure that's what Veach or Reid look for in their WRs, but he'll probably be the best WR that may be available late in the 1st.