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Originally Posted by Couch-Potato
Which teams do you feel are likely to take a WR in the first?
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Detroit Lions - I don't see them going WR at #2 but I think it's on the table at 32 or in a trade up from 32. They signed DJ Chark and Amon-Ra St. Brown is a good piece but neither are a viable #1. If they can get a guy that has a chance to be "the guy," then I think they'll take the shot.
New York Jets - They are a popular pundit choice for a WR but I'm on the fence. Corey Davis isn't terrible even if he should be a #2, Elijah Moore looked good as a rookie, and they added Braxton Berrios in the slot. It really comes down to how they feel about Davis. I'm leaning towards they go WR, at least at 10.
Atlanta Falcons - I almost feel bad for Falcons fans. They now have no QB and no WRs. If the Falcons don't feel good about QB, they almost have to go WR. If I'm them, I load up around a future QB this year and get my QB next year when the crop should be much better.
Washington Commanders - Jury is out on whether they'll still go QB after trading for Carson Wentz, but they desperately need someone to take pressure off McLaurin. Curtis Samuel is back in the slot after missing most of last year but Dyami Brown didn't emerge as a rookie and Logan Thomas is very average at TE (and missed 2/3 of 2021 as well). They could look for someone that can take the top off and open things up underneath.
Minnesota Vikings - The Vikes are definitely a long shot to take a WR in 1 but they could look at the success the Bengals had and put another piece with Jefferson and Thielen. Thielen is also 32 and has been knicked up 3 years in a row. They could be a dark horse in the Jameson Williams sweepstakes, honestly. No pressure for him to rush back with them but could give them a really dynamic duo once he gets healthy and would replace Thielen in the long-term.
Houston Texans - They have the who's who of mercenary WRs on board this year with Cooks, Dorsett, and Conley. They also have Nico Collins, who looked okay as a rookie, and Chris Moore. You look at that list and there really isn't a "dude" in there. If they are intent on building with Davis Mills, then go defense at 3 and get him a certified weapon at 13, IMO. I think they take a poke at a true #1 with one of those picks.
Philadelphia Eagles - DeVonta Smith was a nice get last year and Quez Watkins is a fine slot. Having subpar performance from Jalen Reagor and JJ Arcega-Whiteside hurts though. They could really use another guy. With 3 first round picks, they "could" opt to add another weapon even though I see them rebuilding that defense.
Los Angeles Chargers - The Chargers have a full-tilt defense and a good QB plus two good veteran WRs. The iron is hot for them. Keenan Allen is 30 and starts making serious money now plus they don't really have a 3rd guy (2 if you consider Allen their slot). The biggest thing the Chargers could do to compete for a SB this year is add an electric playmaker to that offense.
Arizona Cardinals - I fully expect the Cardinals to go pass rusher but they could opt to replace Christian Kirk early. Rondale Moore is a nice player but at 5'7" 180 he's probably stuck in the slot only. They really need a guy opposite Hopkins, but the question is more about when than if. I won't rule them out, even if I figure it unlikely.
Could come up from 2:
Chicago Bears - The Bears desperately need someone to pair with Darnell Mooney. Equanimeous St. Brown is not starting caliber. They added Byron Pringle from KC but he's not really starting caliber either. The Bears have 39 and 48 in the 2nd, so moving from 39 is more likely than not IMO.
Cleveland Browns - The Browns traded for Amari Cooper but they really don't have much else. Donovan Peoples-Jones emerged as a threat last year but whether he can be a viable starter on the outside or not is yet to be determined. Cleveland isn't afraid to move about the draft, so I could definitely see them adding another threat.
Indianapolis Colts - The Colts are in a similar position to the Bears. They have Michael Pittman but after that??? Ashton Dulin and Parris Campbell don't wow anyone. They can't count on Campbell to stay healthy and Dulin is a relative unknown heading into year 4. It's obvious they are trying to win now by trading for Matty Ice, so they may look to give him more to work with.