Originally Posted by O.city (Post 15363548)

Even so, thats a position that usually gets picked over pretty good early. I'd be surprised if one of the top level ones is there in the late 30's.

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 15363548)

Even so, thats a position that usually gets picked over pretty good early. I'd be surprised if one of the top level ones is there in the late 30's.

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy (Post 15363479)

I like this way of thinking especially w Spags as our DC who has a good history w beast defensive lines. Also w how much teams pass nowadays I feel like pass rushers are more valuable than they ever were before.

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 15363485)

This.

Defense these days is about having 11 good players. I think the days of having holes covered by elite players are just gone. Offenses are too good and the league is too geared towards offense.

When you have a stacked defense like say, last years 9ers team or the Steelers this year, your Watts and Bosa's make a huge difference because they have guys around them.

When it's just them, it's just too easy to pick that team apart, especially over the long haul of the season. I think you pay the stars for when the lights are the brightest though.

Originally Posted by staylor26 (Post 15363551)

That’s the thing, there’s not a lot of elite guys (1 or 2), just a lot of very good prospects. The sweet spot for this edge rusher class will be 20-50.

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 15363558)

I've posted it several times for various reasons but last year's 49ers are the perfect example.

Without Dee Ford on the field, the 49ers pass rush efficiency dropped by FOURTY NINE percent last year.

That doesn't mean Bosa and Buckner were scrubs but obviously NFL teams are built to take advantage of matchups.

If you have a GREAT shutdown CB#1 but your slot corner is trash, you're going to get burned by it. That's just the way the NFL works now with everything slanted towards offense.

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 15363573)

If that is the case, trade back and take 2!

Originally Posted by staylor26 (Post 15363583)

Honestly, trading back might be the way to go. We’re already likely going to have an extra 3, 4, and 5. You add another 2 or 3 and Veach can do some serious damage.

But if they love a guy at 29-32, you can take them and still have a ton of picks to work with.

I’m very excited for this draft. I think Veach knocks it out the park again.

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 15363537)

Nah, you need all around good players up front. It's too easy for offenses to identify guys good vs the run and shitty rushers etc.

Super athletic DL are the way of the future.

Originally Posted by gblowfish (Post 15363585)

Clark had three tackles and one sack...in NOVEMBER.

Originally Posted by Detoxing (Post 15363644)

He's not living up to expectations or his contract. Lets not sugar coat it. I like the guy a lot too, but lets be real here.