2020 NFL Draft

“Chargers jump ahead of the Dolphins to get Tua. Chargers to stick with Tyrod Taylor for this season, which will give Tua a season to rehab his hip injuries. Chargers hope the Hawain native will be the face of the LA franchise for many years to come”

“A giant’s fan on our discord was not happy with this pick. But the stand in GM made the point that Becton’s physicals are exactly what Gettleman will be looking for, he reckons he will fall in love with how high Becton’s ceiling could be”

“Miami settles for the next QB on their list, I don’t think this is the best way to go and we are likely to see Fitzmagic starting in South Florida come September”

“The Jets don’t want to take the risk of the two remaining top tier tackles going at 9 and 10, so they jump the Browns and have their choice of the two. They go with Thomas who spent most of his college career at LT over Wirfs who spent more time at RT”

“Some felt this was a reach, but the GM commented that the Buccs main priority right now is to protect Tom Brady. They have receiving options with Evans, Godwin and Howard, they could do with a RB but he felt there was none worth taking here. He also pointed out that Jones had PFFs highest pass protection grade for college tackles”

“Broncos are delighted to get a speedster to go opposite Sutton. They’re giving Drew Lock the tools to help him succeed”

“Saints got a little trigger finger happy here, but they had their eye on a receiver to go opposite Thomas and with the Eagles/Vikings/Patriots who could all benefit from taking a WR, they weren’t willing to take the chance of him not being there. Jefferson is another weapon for Brees, but you have to feel they’re super bowl window id rapidly closing”

“this was one of my picks and I hadn’t a clue who to go with. The Pats have holes all over their roster and I did look to trade down to add to the 12? Picks they already have. Decided to go with QB, Stidham is a youngster and the only season game time I saw him in, he threw an INT straight into Jamal Adams bread basket and Hoyer definitely isn’t the answer. I think WR, LB, OL, DL could have all made sense here”

“Not my pick, but the Seahawks got the steal of the 1st round with this pick imo”

Knex. wrote: »

Put me down as another Giants fan who would not be a fan of Becton at 4.

I'd have Wills, Thomas and Wirfs all ahead of him, and probably in that order.

A trade down would still allow them to get any of those 4 in the top 10 picks, you would think.

gstack166 wrote: »

Bleacher Report suggesting the Browns and Broncos have opened trade talks about the #10 pick.

phatkev wrote: »

Jump up to grab their choice of WR?

gstack166 wrote: »

but maybe the expect to have a good chance on snatching Lawrence or Fields next year and if they do they have the perfect WR for him.

Foxtrol wrote: »

Just because they are notorious for being busts doesn't make it a true statement. You're still more likely to hit on a WR you pick in the first round than anywhere else (like all other positions).

WR is also probably the position where your performance is most dependent on others so being a 'bust' isn't always the fault of the player or the GM for picking them.

Foxtrol wrote: »

I agree with your thoughts on what the Broncos should do but still disagree on your initial logic regarding busts.

For all 3 positions you listed, if you want an elite player you're still more likely to get it in the first round than leaving it until a later pick. Each are also positions that rely on others the most to be successful.

Making decisions based on how notorious a given position is to be a bust is drafting scared and you might as well fire your front office. One of the positions you highlighted as being a bust might get more media coverage but failing similarly at other positions will set you back as much or even more, like an OT or CB that keeps getting beat.