Re: If Russell Okung is gone?
If Okung is gone, Trent Williams is a nice consolation price. If Okung is the ibuprofen for McNabb's ailments, Williams is at least a warm blanket.
Even though I have Suh and McCoy 1, and 1a in grades, I would consider taking Suh with the fourth pick, but not McCoy. The worst possible outcome of the first three picks for us is 1) Bradford, 2) Okung, 3) Suh, because at that point, Williams should be best available.
Again, I don't have an issue with picking Williams over Suh for need, even if Suh grades out higher. When you only have one choice in the top 100, need has to be a primary consideration.
In any situation where Okung is gone, trading down is a great alternative to making a pick.
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