I would disagree with this. People are complaining about a lack of top EDGE players this year, top DL players, and top offensive tackles. No one views Carnell Tate as a "special" player.
People reference OTs prospects aren't like Joe Thomas who is retired but an example used. There is no Myles Garrett in this class. The closest thing to Micah Parsons. Who was the last great DL prospect? Will Anderson was considered a top EDGE player in 2023 (probably the most recent best prospect) but I don't know how many people classified his as a special prospect. Maybe Andrew Thomas or Sewell at OT but Sewell was critiqued for being shorter. Aiden Hutchinson was knocked for his short arms. Travon Walker for his lack of production. Jalen Carter had off field issues.
In contrast, people talk about Love like he is a unique RB prospect which he just isn't. Sure Love can catch a football, but most RBs who are selected in round 1 have that ability. It is why they are selected in the first round. He has breakaway speed...ok...so do a lot of first round RBs.
Again, it's not that he is not talented, it's just when you reference draft history, his skill set seems to consistently be present year after year in contrast to other positions.
That is a perfectly rational position Chop.
There is a saying in sales...a truth in fact..
"People will always pay more for what they want than they will for what they need"
The underlying psychology is deep. But simple in the end.
I, and others who want to draft Love,...want that feeling I get when our RB jukes, side steps, slips, spins, barrels, and leaps ...and each move has the potential to get him loose.
Hell, I even want that "aaaah maaaaaann" disappointment when the razzle dazzle just isn't enough.......this time
And a side note...I am an autistic person...it's rare for us to be athletic. .. but, I can't deny that Love being autistic as well has a strong influence on me wanting him on our squad... it would be nice to see one of us hit big in pro sports......
But I also know the autistic mind. I know Love sees the game differently from other players.... that difference could very well lead him to greatness on the field...will it? Probably not...picking the negative stance is definitely the easier choice...
But he could...and "IF" he does. I would like to see the redbird on his helmet as he does it..
Might be smarter to trade back a few times and draft big Max around 18 or 20.
But we have made the "smart" pick...over...and over....and over....
And it hasn't gotten us crap.
One trip to the dance with a rebel dinosaur coach and a QB with a chip on his shoulder...and our "Window" slammed shut.
So screw it.. I'm a fan. Fans want to have fun. Fans like sexy exciting picks...total flip in philosophy for me. We suck. We always suck. That's not going to change. So fudge it... I want to have fun while we suck
Our next SB window will still come around in 2048 or so no matter who we pick.
It's like getting a Pity Drop in a video game... the universe grants us a Pity Window of 1 or 2 years every 25 years or so...it will come back around on schedule no matter who we draft tomorrow.
So I just want to have some excitement while we wait.