i don't get the trey lance hype
Have you seen the mixtapes?
I've seen multiple mock-drafts today giving us Trey Lance in the first and Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri in the 2nd.
If I had the opportunity today to lock this in for the first two rounds I would do it and not think twice. Suck me, haters.
No, I don't disagree. Certainly hits need. Currently, you're at 9 and might move up a bit unless NO rests starters. Jax takes Lawrence. Which puts NYJ in a pickle - do they think any of the other 3 are definitely upgrades over Darnold? The only 1 maybe Wilson. But say they trade back to take a WR. Det is the only team above you that may want to take a QB and see what they can get for Stafford. After you, Min, SF and NE are picking in the low to mid teens. Just don't win, and you should be well situated to get the 3rd QB at least, maybe the 2nd. NYJ may garner more interest in trading back for Sewell than a QB, unless Wilson lights up the combine.
Jacksonville, New York, Atlanta, and Detroit could all realistically take QBs. I agree that it's unlikely, but it could happen.
Lawrence
Wilson
Lance
Fields
Trask
That's how I personally rank the top 5. I really don't want to see us take Trask with the 9th pick.
Bolton is smaller than Chinn. Check out this tape. He might be a good safety if he's fast enough.
Jacksonville, New York, Atlanta, and Detroit could all realistically take QBs. I agree that it's unlikely, but it could happen.
Lawrence
Wilson
Lance
Fields
Trask
That's how I personally rank the top 5. I really don't want to see us take Trask with the 9th pick.
As the resident Buckeye homer, here's a friendly reminder that Fields was better in pretty much every single statistical category than Lawrence last year, against statistically tougher competition. 51 total TDs against 3 INTs.
Can't just write off this year's shaky performance to 2020/Covid-times, but Fields' ceiling is very close to Lawrence in the NFL. I do agree that his floor is miles lower than Lawrence, though. If he somehow drops, it would be a no-brainer for the Panthers to take him over Lance or Wilson.
I think Haskins could be an elite NFL QB, but it's tough to tell after just one season. Needs to improve a lot against pressure, but he definitely seems to have the arm strength, accuracy, and read progression.