The Too Soon 2021 NFL Draft Thread

[AnonEmouse]

I sprained my eyeballs having to re-read it a couple of times. The font isn't ideal for big blocks of text.

I actually find it hard to disagree with some of this. I think the problem is that if we don't turn this season into a repeat at least once in the next 2 years, DS will get antsy and step in or sack RR (and probably the FO) and want to start meddling again. I think RR knows this, hence the interest in players that offer win now potential (Cooper, Stafford). I think they all want to build with the draft, but if they say they have a 3 year plan, DS will say, "but you just won the division?". I think they have to show themselves as trying to win now, while behind that starting to build a 3-5 year draft strategy that sets the stage for the future. That's what I think Shanny wanted when he drafted RG3 and Cousins, but RG3's injury screwed him.

Personally I'm not convinced there's a solid franchise QB potential in this years draft after Lawrence. Maybe it's being burned by RG3 and Haskins, but I wouldn't be trading up if we don't land someone in FA. Too much risk vs tenuous potential reward. If Jones or Lance get slated as bottom 1st/top 2nd round talent, I'd be more inclined to trade back when #19 comes up, but then you risk being pipped to the post by a team like the Bears or Colts who both need a QB, or even the Buccs planning for Brady's retirement (in 10 years ). As it stands, I think if any well rated QB is still there at 19 and its not a massive reach, you take him.