I mostly agree with you. Richardson is a sexy pick but will be overvalued. There will be other RBs later in the draft as good or better. The only area where I think you might be mistaken is one of the tackles. Reif was a Ferentz guy and is probably NFL ready. Most OL take a few years to get the hang of the NFL game he might be the exception. People want to move Albert to G or RT but that's a pay cut from his current position and one he is not likely to accept.
I have no problem with them trading down and gaining some picks if they can get productive bigs in the later rounds. I could actually see them making a play for a Matt Flynn. I know everyone thinks Pioli is enamored with Cassel but he didn't get where he is by being stupid. I think he is very aware of the QB situation and if he has a chance to address it he will.
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