Post by mpbears68 on Apr 30, 2021 11:07:57 GMT -6
QBs, WRs, and CBs got picked over in the 1st round (speaks volumes about how the NFL has evolved). There were a number of stupid--Shea McClellin level of stupid--picks as well.
OT was surprisingly not hit that hard. OT really needs to be Bears next pick. Radunz, Eichenberg, Mayfield, Christensen, etc. If Pace can trade down a little into the late-2nd and recoup a 4th or 5th round pick, that would be ideal.
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I agree. I was just thinking back, and most of the mocks missed this. For example, I don't think I saw one with Darrisaw taken as late as he was. Gruden is nuts to take Leatherwood in first round, and he could have traded down and still got him anywhere in first round, but that's another story. Anyway, this just shows us how much GMs now value QB, WR, and CB much higher than OT. Even Jenkins is going in the second round. I wouldn't mind doubling down and taking OL in both second and third to really beef up the OL, especially if all the desirable CBs and WRs are gone in the top 50. I was surprised the Packers took a CB with Elijah Moore still on the board -- just proves the point again.
Raiders pick was moronic. Detroit and Minny got great value on Sewell and Darrisaw, credit where credit is due. Absolutely shocked Packers took yet another 1st round DB (this is like their 5th of the last decade) when a WR would have soothed Rodgers somewhat--I think a divorce there is becoming inevitable.
I give you credit on Bateman--you said he was a 1st rounder and you were right. You also called that OTs would fall a bit and I'm shocked Jenkins is still out there (though I imagine he goes early in the 2nd). Mills and Mond didn't make the 1st round which actually makes some sense as neither of them deserve it.
Bears next pick almost for certain has to be OT. 95% likelihood in my mind.