2023 1st round pick is #6 Paris Johnson

[Russ Smith]

If I had to bet he'll be starting at guard, probably RG next year.

I've said it about him all year I realize TOSU is one of those programs that are stacked but when a guy doesn't play T until his junior year in college it's generally a red flag that he's not overly athletic. I think Paris could be a good G, he MIGHT wind up a good tackle he's huge and he's strong, just doesn't strike me as athletic enough to be a LT in the NFL.

 

[GatorAZ]

Monti just trying to distract us from the tampering at this point.

 

[Russ Smith]

very curious where he plays this year

he played RG his first year, then moved to LT

could he play RT?

I fully expect him to play Guard this year

 

[dscher]

Did Monti forget he had the 3rd pick in the draft???????

Who cares you traded back up to 6?

Kinda a cool move. I like it. Super aggressive and shows conviction. Imagine we had done that for mahomes back in the day.... Ugh.

 

[NittanyCard]

Bears were taking him at 9. Maybe the Falcons at 8.

Doesn’t matter Skoronski is a better prospect and a tackle too

 

[Garthshort]

We could have had him at #12

Well at least you didn't say that we could have had him in the second round. Or were you just being sarcastic?

 

[Stout]

Doesn’t matter Skoronski is a better prospect and a tackle too

Agreed. I would much rather have had Skoronski. He's the best OL in this draft.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Well at least you didn't say that we could have had him in the second round. Or were you just being sarcastic?

Didn't realize at the time that Chicago would have picked him before #12

 

[KiwiCard]

Spends a year at G or RT then move on from DJ?

 

[bankybruce]

Do we not have a second now?

Houstons and we got a 3rd form the Lions

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[mjb21aztd]

I like this pick gotta protect kyler especially after bad inj last yr

Wanted will to but lets see how this plays over time

Always a fan goooo cards

 

[Totally_Red]

I think the Bears preferred Skoronski

Fans wanted the local guy. The FO not so much.

 

[juza76]

One of the best trade made by tge Cardinals
Trade down three spots
Got next year 1st and third from Texans
This year third from lions

 

[BirdGangThing]

So AZ ends up with
Paris Johnson
2 1st next year
2 3rd next year

And it's Houston's 1st. Might end up with 2 top 5 picks definitely both in the top 10 for sure

I like it. Now we need to try and get ANYTHING for Hopkins and Budda and really kick off the rebuild

I'm thinking Az has 2 picks in the top 10 of next year's draft, but it's early who knows if Ossenfort is done or not

 

[Fitz4Ever]

He has to start from day 1...I dont care where. Otherwise this pick was a waste because there were starters on the board.

 

[football karma]

per the PFF draft guide:

Where he wins: Tools

You want someone who can cut off the backside, displace a three-technique, mirror an athlete off the edge and lead out on a screen? Johnson is your man. It’s all there for him to be a high-end NFL tackle.

What’s his role: Left tackle

Sure, Johnson could flip over to right tackle, as well, but that would be three position switches in three years. He just needs the reps at this point, so keeping him on the left side would be best for his development.

What can he Improve: Hand usage

The truth is that there are a lot of areas where Johnson could stand to improve — independent hand usage being chiefly among them. That’s almost a good thing considering how well he’s performed already.

 

[slanidrac16]

Honestly Ive lost track. What fricken picks do we have left.
33, 81, 94 and 96?

 

[Russ Smith]

I was in an interview during the pick so I just caught up I hadn't realized we got an extra first rounder in this trade? Is that true I don't think it is we just got their 1st rounder this year right?

The extra first rounder is the Houston pick next year

 

[FB94]

I couldn't said it better myself.

So who does Kyler want round 2

 

[SoonerLou]

Agreed. I would much rather have had Skoronski. He's the best OL in this draft.

I like both. Maybe Gannon sees Paris being like one of the Eagles tackles in a few years.

 

[Totally_Red]

One of the best trade made by tge Cardinals
Trade down three spots
Got next year 1st and third from Texans
This year third from lions

Yup. Do people really think giving up a 4th for a first and third is bad?

 

[bankybruce]

Honestly Ive lost track. What fricken picks do we have left.
33, 81, 94 and 96?

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[Fitz4Ever]

So AZ ends up with
Paris Johnson
2 1st next year
2 3rd next year

And it's Houston's 1st. Might end up with 2 top 5 picks definitely both in the top 10 for sure

I like it. Now we need to try and get ANYTHING for Hopkins and Budda and really kick off the rebuild

I actually dont hate it.

We also currently have #33 and 3 late 3rd round picks if Im recalling correctly.

#33 should be a skill/priority position like CB or Edge...then I would use all 3 of those 3rds on O and D lineman

 

[cardncubfan]

Yup - makes it all look a lot better

Yup. It's actually some pretty good moves by our new GM.

 

[Alan]

Agreed. I would much rather have had Skoronski. He's the best OL in this draft.

Bears didn’t agree either.