I am higher on Boston than some. I think he's a high floor WR. I am a little lower on Concepcion than some -- wildly inconsistent. I need to watch Omar Cooper, I know he'e hot with some draftniks.
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The 2026 Draft Thread - 1st Round - 7th overall
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I am higher on Boston than some. I think he's a high floor WR. I am a little lower on Concepcion than some -- wildly inconsistent. I need to watch Omar Cooper, I know he'e hot with some draftniks.
I have been high on Boston all along due to his high floor. I really like him opposite Terry.
For me, none of the other WR's are worth it in the 1st round after the top 4.
If Tyson can' pull off great proday he will absolutely fall o WR4
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HTTR
The Starter
I hear you with LB is no more of a premium position than RB. So Love>Styles (I agree!). Does that also mean Love>Reese? Or in other words, do you see Reese as LB or edge? Is he a “premium position” guy?
If the answer is it depends on scheme, then put me down for Love>Reese easy
Commander Wraith
The 1st Round Pick
Contemplating a potential trade back scenario. Seems to me KC giving up a 3rd(ish) to come up for Love is maybe the most likely avenue to us moving back?
If we did trade back, how would Delane or McCoy fit with Sainristil? Sainrisil has struggled in the slot obviously, though I have to wonder how much of that could be scheme related. Of course, if we pick up a capable to good starting corner in FA (which seems likely), using a 1st on corner might not be the best option.
Also, seems like the Titans are in a similar boat as us - need to give Ward weapons, need to fix a terrible defense, have plenty of cap space, but face a lackluster wr FA group in contrast to a pretty good mix of FA DEs. Kinda makes me think Tate might be their best option after shoring up DE via free agency.
If we did trade back, how would Delane or McCoy fit with Sainristil? Sainrisil has struggled in the slot obviously, though I have to wonder how much of that could be scheme related. Of course, if we pick up a capable to good starting corner in FA (which seems likely), using a 1st on corner might not be the best option.
Also, seems like the Titans are in a similar boat as us - need to give Ward weapons, need to fix a terrible defense, have plenty of cap space, but face a lackluster wr FA group in contrast to a pretty good mix of FA DEs. Kinda makes me think Tate might be their best option after shoring up DE via free agency.
philibusters
The 1st Round Pick
That is tricky because we don't know the defensive scheme. In the Vikings scheme there is the Van Ginkel role which is a hybrid onball/offball linebacker spot. Generally onball Linebackers are considered edges are paid as premium positions. And offball linebackers are not considered premium positions. In the Flores system, the Van Ginkel role is a premium position, thoughVan Ginkle's contract was still smaller than Jonathan Greenard's who is the other fulltime onball LB. But we don't know if we are running the Vikings scheme, something similar, something different but with Flores influences, or something totally different. If we draft Reese at 7 that is probably a hint as to the scheme we intend to run.
RexTomb
The 1st Round Pick
If we go DE and/or LB in FA, I could definitely see us taking a talent like Love. I recall many people roasting the Lions for picking Gibbs at #9, but I don't think you'll find a critic of that move now. Gibbs is an absolute stud. Love could be our version.
philibusters
The 1st Round Pick
I don't think KC will move up for Love. If they move up it will be for a premium position, probably an Edge. They are in the latter half of Mahomes window where salary cap matters. Breece Hall is going to get maybe 16 aav. An equal Edge would get 35 million aav in free agency. I think KC is more likely to pay the premium for a RB and draft an edge than vice versa. I do think Love would be awesome for KC's offense so I am not completely ruling it out. But using a first rounder and a third rounder on a RB just feels like a luxury that a contender cannot do once they are in the latter half of a QB's window and are facing salary cap considerations. They just restructured Mahomes salary for this year to free up cap room and they still don't have a lot of cap room and as they get closer to the end of Mahomes career its going to get harder and harder to keep pushing the money forward.
Delane and McCoy are seen as outside corners so that would push Sainristil inside. The bigger question in my opinion is how do they fit our new scheme. Delane is really sticky in coverage but lacks long speed.
philibusters
The 1st Round Pick
It was a good pick, but they do have a tight salary cap situation so there are some consequeces to it. But with hindsight I would say it worked. But if you do pick a non premium position, you really have to hit on the pick. There is more leeway to draft an average starter if its at a premium position like Edge or Tackle
Tougher call. Downs is more of a force multiplier IMO than Downs -- QB of the defense on steroids, leader on and off the field and in Flores defense some would say Harrison Smith was the heart of it -- especially as making presnap reads and disguises. etc. And I think Downs makes a big impact fast.
So while I like Styles, I think Downs makes the bigger impact on this defense.
I'll be more firm most combine, I want to see how it all plays out including for Downs and Styles.
At the moment I get the idea of going premium spots over Love. And I get the counter argument to it, too.
Downs to me is tricky him versus Love. I probably lean Love but its close.
I think Styles is a stud. But I wouldn't take him at 7 over Love or Downs.
Commander Wraith
The 1st Round Pick
Which receivers fit the deep threat that might fall into range of our 3rd rd pick?
I tend to agree with all of this, except I don’t know that there will be a premium RB (maybe Walker?) or DE (maybe Hendrickson?) available in FA. In other words, I think you’re absolutely correct about the theory, but it might be a moot point in practice (this offseason cycle anyway).
HTTR
The Starter
Thanks, that answers the question for me… It’s dependent on scheme. So yeah give me Love for sure over Reese/Styles.
Probably BS but for entertainment purposes
HTTR
The Starter
Downs not even in the top 10? After Mel Kuiper had him at number two yesterday? This draft is really all over the place!
So would you take Bailey in this case over Downs?
I want to see the combine to land on a final take on these players, But if someone put a gun to my head as to who I would take:
1. Baley
2. Tate
3. Love
4. Downs
I'd be ecstatic about all 4. Bain I am not sure about, yet. Reese I have to watch.
In a trade down: Styles, Lemon, Boston, Tyson, Delane. Maybe Peter Woods.
He's the only WR I'd consider at 7 FWIW
Combine won't change my perspective much on the top edge players or Downs, I think tape speaks more to their ability than testing numbers.
If Love or Tate were run sub 4.4 that may increase their stock.
I think Styles will impress, but we kind of expect that.
If Love or Tate were run sub 4.4 that may increase their stock.
I think Styles will impress, but we kind of expect that.
yeah me too
With Styles am curious about how freaskish his numbers are? With Downs, expectations aren't high for the combine, so want to ensure its nothing bad.
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