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@KOQ24 can chime in as well.
So, my annual draft post is finally possible now that I got the motivation after the Rodgers deal is done after all.
Consensus says that this draft is rather weak at the top, having less true first round grades than in many other years. However, there is a pretty big amount of guys who are decent prospects and really close in that...lets say 20-25 to 60-65 range, so I will focus mostly on #13 and then throw some names out there for the other top picks.
This year I will start off by
things I'd hate them to do:
1. Draft Bijan Robinson at 13, not even with a trade down. Just no, the difference between elite and average impact at RB is miniscule, we all know it so I don't need to explain it much more. Even if Jones and Dillon are not likely to both be on the 2024 roster, just don't do it.
2. Draft Brian Branch at 13. Safety is a need, but he didn't test very well and is smallish for a S. If the Packers drafted later in the first or if he really falls to the second, I wouldn't hate it, but not at 13.
3. A TE at 13. I hate the idea because the class is really deep, the TE success rate in R1 is bad and if they focus on TE, then simply trade down. If they can trade into the early 20s and get more draft capital, they can likely still get their fav TE or at the very least their second fav, even if that fails they can still attack the position with their second rounders.
Meh:
1. Lukas Van Ness at 13. Edge is kind of a need, he's an elite athlete BUT he is also kind of a project again. Definitely not in the "hate" category, but meh would be perfect to describe it.
2. A corner at 13. Douglas won't stay forever, Stokes played bad in season two and got injured pretty badly. So it is a need and if their fav falls, I can see them doing the typical Packers CB pick. Not terrible, but meh.
What I'd like:
1. OT, if they can get Paris Johnson or Broderick Jones, maaaayybe Darnell Wright, Skoronski who should be a Guard tho.
2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR who gets open in the middle of the field, perfect weapon for Love, compliments Watson and Doubs well.
3. Myles Murphy if he falls, Edge, elite athlete.
I will do the second stuff when the first round is over and it's clear who's available.
Even though I wouldn't do it, wouldn't surprise me if Gute trades into the first round with their two second rounders.
My two favourite scenarios:
1. JSN
2. Trade back, get your TE and have tons of ammo on day 2 of the draft.
