Cousin JMC,
Your thoughts are outstanding.
I had this Strange kid on my Mocks but later as anybody.
Pros:
When evaluating prospects who primarily play against lower levels of competition than do those at big-time programs, it is crucial to see them dominate regularly. A clear NFL talent at the FCS level, Cole Strange is a smooth and quick mover who can be used creatively in the run game and pass protection. He gets to space on screens and outside run concepts; he also mirrors well both before and after engaging. Strange has loose hips to hinge and seal. The Mocs’ standout wins with persistent leg drive and people-moving power at the first and second levels of the defense. Strange has proven himself capable of creating space against higher-level competition. The Tennessee native has a strong grip, above-average core strength, and a finishing mentality. Strange has a solid anchor. When entering engagement, the athletic tackle displays sound weight distribution. He has a very flexible frame. He shoots low and inside punches. Further, Strange maintains a wide base and keeps his feet moving through contact. His pad level has gotten better over time. In the run game, Strange constantly looks for work. He gets to the second level easily and is exceptional engaging in space. The starting guard can even perform reach blocks to the second level. In pass protection, Strange sustains blocks with grip strength, change of direction ability, and power. The high-effort lineman is scheme-versatile.
I think even BB knew that slating in Ferentz to start meant more trips for Mac to the ice bath after games.
Whomever did the Draft last year, bring him back.....but I digress.
Bill can mediate his credibility for this Draft by picking up one of the few "blue chippers" that are still available in Round #2. Then you can play the draft slot swap game.
But as you say there are some chips not being correctly evaluated on our forum.
Thoughts:
I think Peppers is a LB here. He's bigger than Nkobe.Dean.
I think I would be all in for CB Andrew Boothe and Chad Muma as an interior LB. To get faster on the D Line Logan Hall is my favorite. Watch he and Cole Strange fight it out at the Senior Bowl.
ILB Leo Chanal should be available at #54. He has size and speed
Speed CB? . Zyon McCollum, CB, Sam Houston State (SR, 6'2", 199 pounds)
Sleeper? Malcolm Rodriguez, LB, Oklahoma State ( 5'11", 227 pounds)
A WR you should not be surprised to see as a Pat is Romeo Doubs, WR, Nevada (SR, 6'2", 201 pounds). I think the Pats have met with him 3 times and E.J. Perry QB from Brown.
I would have either Alabama WR Bolden or Perry pegged for our 7th Round pick.
Future ?It would not offend me if they Drafted Bernhard Raimann, OT, Central Michigan to groom his for when Wynn leaves after this year.
Or I can see BB going after David Ojabo, edge, Michigan for the future upon recovery. He would have been a top ten pick. Now we can play the Draft slot game.
As Example: Would any of us be upset if Bill had Drafted Ojabo at #29? No. So Ojabo at #54, Strange at #29.....It works out to the naysayers.
OK
Now the Navy deal......won't Bill consider LB Diego ***ot ,a three-time All-AAC defender and was the Shrine Bowl defensive MVP
So how do we unravel this Cousins? I have thrown 12 names out there for consideration. If we get 1/4 of them, good for us. But I see an easier path to help Mac and our defense.
These are wouldya/if you coulds-
What if Deebo is still in play?Would you throw the best choices up their plus a player or two for Deebo? The Titans flinched and Howie got A.J. Brown. So at the end of the Draft you had Deebo and a really good Guard plus some lower hole fillers? Would that work for you Cousins?
What if the Raiders were willing to take a lower pick for former first Rounder DL Clelin Ferrell who is stuck in a rotataion in LV? It's not sacks, it's pressures. 35 in the last two years part time.
I wish Groh would read this stuff so he would get more of a perspective.
Just some ideas Cousin. Thoughts?
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