You make an compelling argument friend and am agreement to an extent. I'm not very enamored with Bill and agree with KDawg's opinion of him. I don't dislike him and had him in my top 20 last year - nor CRod who I felt was a good fit before Riveria took over but do think we need an upgrade at the...
I've only looked at Edge, RB, WR and the DT group and keep waffling on whether or not to keep going but that's the vibe I am getting as well, this is not an elite class but likely good overall. I think the age of our roster may necessitate at least one trade down though.
Howell was actually the first Edge that jumped out at me. Don't get me wrong - not knocking Bailey he is obviously very good but he also had a nice supporting cast along the line something that Howell did not, IMO. I'd be ecstatic with either one. *I'll say better supporting cast I do like...
Matayo Uiagalelei is returning to Oregon but IMO he would have been a 1st rounder and I think Cashius Howell will be too.
Howell
Bailey
Bain
It's close for me and very hard to separate them.
There's quite a few I like in that range too some are in the 4th and 5th area but will likely rise after all the Shrine & Senior Bowl Games and combine but definitely like Jacas as well.
R Mason Thomas
Zion Young
Malachi Lawrence
Derrick Moore
Caden Curry is a riser for me
Tua's struggles didn't help either but I have to agree. David obviously knows JD better than most and it's reasonable to expect he should have a major voice in how they proceed draft and FA wise so that aspect leaves me feeling optimistic. We'll see.
My gut tells me Matayo Uiagalelei Oregon is the best fit - safest play. That said, I'd be with fine with Bailey and I'm good enough with Bain's overall play too.