DRAFT DAY DISCUSSION 2024 Draft Day LIVE Discussion Thread Day 2

[Ian]

From The Athletic's Dane Brugler on Wallace:

"A four-year starter at Penn State, Wallace was entrenched as the right tackle in former offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich’s multiple run scheme. After breaking into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman, he showed steady progress year over year, including a strong senior season in 2023. Although his kick-slide isn’t always explosive, Wallace stays controlled/squared as a pass blocker to close space and cut off rushers with his strike timing. When his technique is on point, he has the functional movements and strength behind his hands to be a presence in the run game. Overall, Wallace needs to continue developing his consistency, but he is a smooth athlete with a wide base, punch-ready hands,and improved physicality to finish. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him starting as an NFL rookie at right tackle or potentially inside at guard."

 

[IcyPatriot]

Some of you guys could use a gentle laxative tonight.

 

[Wozzy]

We literally addressed all three of our major needs.

“No! Don’t do it like that!”

Take better players.

 

[Jovak]

Round 4 guy getting picked in the 3rd isn’t a major reach at all.

How did you decide he was a 4th round guy?

 

[stcjones]

Besides Maye Wolf hasn’t impressed me much, dating back to free agency.

Well let’s be honest Maye was an easy pick…..the others have been head scratchers thus far. And staying put while many other teams are moving all over the board and scoring is crazy….time will tell I’m sure

 

[cupofjoe1962]

Draft Tek had Caeden Wallace #194,
20th OT

Not pushing Draft Tek, picked them randomly & welcome others feedback

#194 in the 3rd round makes me think Belichick made the pick

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

 

[Ian]

Wallace press conference starts in two minutes:

 

[Wozzy]

They had him in for a visit.
Tells me they planned to take him at some point.
Maybe they took him earlier than expected because the run on.

They bring a lot of guys in for a visit, it doesn't mean they're taking him.

Not taking Patrick Paul or Kingsley when they had a chance earlier was dumb, they could have traded down 10-15 spots and gotten one or both of them and gotten more picks.

 

[slash83]

Well let’s be honest Maye was an easy pick…..the others have been head scratchers thus far. And staying put while many other teams are moving all over the board and scoring is crazy….time will tell I’m sure

Yeah I’m looking forward to the team interviewing candidates for GM after the draft. I don’t think Wolf has done a lot to secure the job imo.

 

[SteveKiner]

He was the RT because top 10 pick Olu Fashanu was the LT. That doesn’t mean he can’t be a solid LT himself.

I hope you are right. He seems like a decent athlete. and improved every year. However, if I was going to try to move someone from RT to LT I think I would have preferred Fisher. Some can play both sides. Some can't like Cannon.

 

[Give Kraft A Hand]

Wouldn't hate trading back into the 3rd and taking Blake Corum.

 

[Urgent]

Fun Day One.
Then more Nkeal Harry and Strange reaches.
Too bad.

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

 

[Love The Drake]

I think Wolf is entrenched let’s see the rest of the draft.
When they draft a safety named Richard Jordan then we can ring the alarm,
Or a guy ESPN or the internet can’t find film on.

 

[State]

Reaching is relative. One guy's reach is another guy's steal. You follow your board. They passed up guys while obviously trusting their scouting. We'll see if they're wrong, but all we can do is see how it plays out. Wallace was beaten on just 4 snaps last year and anchored a pretty good line. Still digging into him, but seems like a decent pick.

The drafting of Blake Fisher in the second round may have made the Patriots surprised.

 

[Love The Drake]

I think Wolf is entrenched let’s see the rest of the draft.
When they draft a safety named Richard Jordan then we can ring the alarm,
Or a guy ESPN or the internet can’t find film on.

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

Yeah I’m looking forward to the team interviewing candidates for GM after the draft. I don’t think Wolf has done a lot to secure the job imo.

Is there any harm in actually seeing what these players look like on the field before firing wolf?

 

[TommyD4207]

Take better players.

When better players are actually available and waiting to be drafted, yes.

 

[upstater1]

From The Athletic's Dane Brugler on Wallace:

"A four-year starter at Penn State, Wallace was entrenched as the right tackle in former offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich’s multiple run scheme. After breaking into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman, he showed steady progress year over year, including a strong senior season in 2023. Although his kick-slide isn’t always explosive, Wallace stays controlled/squared as a pass blocker to close space and cut off rushers with his strike timing. When his technique is on point, he has the functional movements and strength behind his hands to be a presence in the run game. Overall, Wallace needs to continue developing his consistency, but he is a smooth athlete with a wide base, punch-ready hands,and improved physicality to finish. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him starting as an NFL rookie at right tackle or potentially inside at guard."

That's a solid write-up