There is a bit of discussion about the trade down in the second round, where we dropped 8 spots and grabbed another 3rd rounder (79). We then traded back on that third rounder (to 82) and added a 6th (191).
On the board was KoolAid, Cooper, JPJ, and Lassiter.
To evaluate this trade, IMO, you can't just look at the board and names in a vacuum. In theory, we flipped 35 for 43, 82, and 191. We moved back 8 spots and grabbed two more picks.
First, the pick at 43. MadMax seems like he's custom fit for what JG wants to do. We can argue the day is long whether he is better than the other 3 CB (CB/Safety) who went before him. But it does seem the FO was comfortable moving back and grabbing him.
At 82 we pick up the absolute best blocking TE in the draft in Tip Reisman. Was it too early? Maybe. Is he a gamer? Yes, and scouts and media love the pick. He will start in 12 package, block his ass off, and maybe catch a few balls. Plus, he lets TM run the Kelce role as basically a dedicated WR.
At 191, we add Tejhaun Palmer, a big body WR that gives depth and speed, especially with Wilson having injury history. A bit of a project, but at 191 he's a pretty solid pick.
So, end of the day, we "lose out" on a few name recognition CB (most with injury or fit issues) and grab a guy who is a solid cover CB, plus the best blocking TE and an intriguing depth WR. For 8 spots.
Do you really think any of the following statements are not true?
Max + Tip + Palmer > Cooper
Max + Tip + Palmer > Kool-aid
Max + Tip + Palmer > Lassiter
Max + Tip + Palmer > JPJ
Only the latter do I personally entertain, but CB was such a HUGE need for us I still think it's also true.
This trade, IMO, was astute, and made us a whole lot better than sticking and picking (where they very well may have still selected Max, anyway).
Thoughts?
On the board was KoolAid, Cooper, JPJ, and Lassiter.
To evaluate this trade, IMO, you can't just look at the board and names in a vacuum. In theory, we flipped 35 for 43, 82, and 191. We moved back 8 spots and grabbed two more picks.
First, the pick at 43. MadMax seems like he's custom fit for what JG wants to do. We can argue the day is long whether he is better than the other 3 CB (CB/Safety) who went before him. But it does seem the FO was comfortable moving back and grabbing him.
At 82 we pick up the absolute best blocking TE in the draft in Tip Reisman. Was it too early? Maybe. Is he a gamer? Yes, and scouts and media love the pick. He will start in 12 package, block his ass off, and maybe catch a few balls. Plus, he lets TM run the Kelce role as basically a dedicated WR.
At 191, we add Tejhaun Palmer, a big body WR that gives depth and speed, especially with Wilson having injury history. A bit of a project, but at 191 he's a pretty solid pick.
So, end of the day, we "lose out" on a few name recognition CB (most with injury or fit issues) and grab a guy who is a solid cover CB, plus the best blocking TE and an intriguing depth WR. For 8 spots.
Do you really think any of the following statements are not true?
Max + Tip + Palmer > Cooper
Max + Tip + Palmer > Kool-aid
Max + Tip + Palmer > Lassiter
Max + Tip + Palmer > JPJ
Only the latter do I personally entertain, but CB was such a HUGE need for us I still think it's also true.
This trade, IMO, was astute, and made us a whole lot better than sticking and picking (where they very well may have still selected Max, anyway).
Thoughts?