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Warning. Some of this strategy is outside the mainstream current posted strategy thinking that I've seen.
And I'm assuming throughout that Keenum is 99% likely to be our '16 starter, no matter which QB(s) we draft. I think that that is a safe assumption.
This is not a mock, btw. I don't do actual mocks. Just my draft strategy view from 30,000 feet.
So here goes...
1st round. Take a WR such as Doctson, Coleman, or Treadwell rather than settle for QB Lynch at 15 or trade up for Goff or Wentz with very valuable picks. My current favorite WR is Doctson. I think he's gonna be a star in this league. But the other 2 are also just fine by me.
2A. Take the QB that the FO likes most for our O scheme. I don't have a strong personal preference, so I'm just gonna trust the FO on this. He's gonna be a development QB, sure. But so would any other drafted QB. And, yes, that includes Goff, Wentz, and Lynch.
2B. Take TE Henry, if available. TE upgrade problem is solved. If Henry is gone, take BPA, I guess. Then take a TE that they like later. There seems to be 2-3 other TE's that could produce for us in maybe rounds 3-4. Hoping for Henry, though. Might even prefer him at 2A instead of 2B the more I think about it.
3rd round. Draft the kicker Aguayo here. I know, I know. It's unorthodox. But so what? He's reportedly the best to come out in years, and we need an upgrade there in a big way. Why not get the best while we're at it? He could have won 3 more games for us last year where GZ missed critical kicks. How much more bang for our buck could we get from the typical 3rd rounder we might draft at this spot? If Aguyayo is already gone (yeah, it's just possible) then take Fairborn in the 4th round. Draft strategy regarding kickers is evolving, especially after the new 15 yard point after rule has been made official.
4th and beyond, just take BPA.
So how would our roster look after all this? Well, it would be pretty danged loaded at many, many positions. And it wouldn't have gaping holes anymore, either.
Just consider the following positions manned by players ranging from current All Pros to Pro Bowlers to near Pro Bowlers to potential future Pro Bowl level talented players. It's an impressive list, if you ask me...
RB Gurley. Already a PB player and at least top 3 at his position.
WR Doctson (potential future PB player requiring game planning by opposing DC)
TE Hunter Henry (high potential threat requiring game planning by opposing DC)
DE Quinn. If healthy, an elite type PB player.
DT Donald. Already All Pro. Probably best DT in the league.
LB Ogletree. Was playing at near PB level before injury last year.
LB Barron. Was playing at PB level last year, imho.
CB TruJo. Was playing at near PB level last year. Probably deserved to be voted in, imo.
CB Gaines. If healthy, he could well be in the conversation as a possible PB player. Just a matter of time for him, I believe.
S McDonald. A near PB player before his injury. Another player that it's just a matter of time, I think.
S Joyner. Yeah, this one is a projection, I'll admit. But I've gotta say that I've got a very good feeling about his potential at S. Wouldn't be surprised if he exceeds McLeod's play by '17. There. I said it.
PK Aguayo. I see future PB's for this kid. Maybe All Pro's, too.
P Hekker. Simply the best in the league. Multiple All Pro's in his future.
That's a boatload of talent, y'all. The kind of talented players one sees on the rosters of playoff teams. Not to mention a brand new developmental QB just added and an apparently emerging bunch of OL players already on the roster.
We just might be on the verge in '16, fellas.
So... Where did I go wrong? Or did I just flat nail it? Lol.
And I'm assuming throughout that Keenum is 99% likely to be our '16 starter, no matter which QB(s) we draft. I think that that is a safe assumption.
This is not a mock, btw. I don't do actual mocks. Just my draft strategy view from 30,000 feet.
So here goes...
1st round. Take a WR such as Doctson, Coleman, or Treadwell rather than settle for QB Lynch at 15 or trade up for Goff or Wentz with very valuable picks. My current favorite WR is Doctson. I think he's gonna be a star in this league. But the other 2 are also just fine by me.
2A. Take the QB that the FO likes most for our O scheme. I don't have a strong personal preference, so I'm just gonna trust the FO on this. He's gonna be a development QB, sure. But so would any other drafted QB. And, yes, that includes Goff, Wentz, and Lynch.
2B. Take TE Henry, if available. TE upgrade problem is solved. If Henry is gone, take BPA, I guess. Then take a TE that they like later. There seems to be 2-3 other TE's that could produce for us in maybe rounds 3-4. Hoping for Henry, though. Might even prefer him at 2A instead of 2B the more I think about it.
3rd round. Draft the kicker Aguayo here. I know, I know. It's unorthodox. But so what? He's reportedly the best to come out in years, and we need an upgrade there in a big way. Why not get the best while we're at it? He could have won 3 more games for us last year where GZ missed critical kicks. How much more bang for our buck could we get from the typical 3rd rounder we might draft at this spot? If Aguyayo is already gone (yeah, it's just possible) then take Fairborn in the 4th round. Draft strategy regarding kickers is evolving, especially after the new 15 yard point after rule has been made official.
4th and beyond, just take BPA.
So how would our roster look after all this? Well, it would be pretty danged loaded at many, many positions. And it wouldn't have gaping holes anymore, either.
Just consider the following positions manned by players ranging from current All Pros to Pro Bowlers to near Pro Bowlers to potential future Pro Bowl level talented players. It's an impressive list, if you ask me...
RB Gurley. Already a PB player and at least top 3 at his position.
WR Doctson (potential future PB player requiring game planning by opposing DC)
TE Hunter Henry (high potential threat requiring game planning by opposing DC)
DE Quinn. If healthy, an elite type PB player.
DT Donald. Already All Pro. Probably best DT in the league.
LB Ogletree. Was playing at near PB level before injury last year.
LB Barron. Was playing at PB level last year, imho.
CB TruJo. Was playing at near PB level last year. Probably deserved to be voted in, imo.
CB Gaines. If healthy, he could well be in the conversation as a possible PB player. Just a matter of time for him, I believe.
S McDonald. A near PB player before his injury. Another player that it's just a matter of time, I think.
S Joyner. Yeah, this one is a projection, I'll admit. But I've gotta say that I've got a very good feeling about his potential at S. Wouldn't be surprised if he exceeds McLeod's play by '17. There. I said it.
PK Aguayo. I see future PB's for this kid. Maybe All Pro's, too.
P Hekker. Simply the best in the league. Multiple All Pro's in his future.
That's a boatload of talent, y'all. The kind of talented players one sees on the rosters of playoff teams. Not to mention a brand new developmental QB just added and an apparently emerging bunch of OL players already on the roster.
We just might be on the verge in '16, fellas.
So... Where did I go wrong? Or did I just flat nail it? Lol.