Final Thoughts on 2025 Draft

[tynimiller]

I don't think it's a bad thing that you preferred Higgins over Golden. And that played out when Higgins was taken with the 34th pick.

It will be interesting to see how their respective careers play out. I like Golden's speed and that he catches almost everything. The knock is his height. I loved the pick and have a feeling Golden will have an outsized impact on the team as a rookie and well beyond.

(Also thanks for the intel on Williams. Sounds like he may be another 7th round miracle by Gluten. He still needs to prove it, but he certainly has enough experience/talent to be a terrific value in the 7th.)

MLF made it quite clear John was higher up on their board than they took him at in the seventh and the tone of it made it sound like it could have been like me and fifth round grade perhaps.

 

[OldSchool101]

I kinda figured we would pick certain position groups and double up. With maybe a surprise pick at TE or QB. Although I predicted in a recent thread that CB would get passed up in Day1-2 and then we’d hit it 2X mid draft like 4th/5th or 6th. Mostly due to questions with JA + we did part with Rochelle and Ballentine. Not that they are irreplaceable as both were ST regulars, not much on D.
In retrospect we presses down the gas at EDGE/LB X2 instead of CB like I thought.

I like the 2X at WR and Savion is really that highly athletic crossover player who can serve multiple roles, so it’s more like 1.5 WR with that utility player. Might even see 10 Roster spots on WR/RB

Loved the 2X OL. Went bigger averaging 330lbs per O Lineman. Considering we just signed Aaron we just brought aboard 3 guys who’s combined weight is 18lbs shy of 1/2 Ton (1,000lb) of OL.

What I see? Matthew Golden is a very secure pick imo. He’ll produce (maybe not 1000 etc) very consistently and his mere presence will threaten the deep Safeties. I’d have a hard time predicting that Golden doesn’t surpass Watson’s usual 600 yards area.

Our other selections are mostly boom or bust guys. Super high upside if the Boom, but lower than average if the just don’t translate, which happens. However when you double down? I’d say a better than coin flip chance we get a nice upgrade at
Rotational Pass Rush
Pass game production.
OL quality depth

At DL we really with should be neutral losing TJ BUT with Brinson and Stackhouse Brought on board. Matter of fact the Boat bobbed a little when Stack stepped on. Lol

 

[Heyjoe4]

I kinda figured we would pick certain position groups and double up. With maybe a surprise pick at TE or QB. Although I predicted in a recent thread that CB would get passed up in Day1-2 and then we’d hit it 2X mid draft like 4th/5th or 6th. Mostly due to questions with JA + we did part with Rochelle and Ballentine. Not that they are irreplaceable as both were ST regulars, not much on D.
In retrospect we presses down the gas at EDGE/LB X2 instead of CB like I thought.

I like the 2X at WR and Savion is really that highly athletic crossover player who can serve multiple roles, so it’s more like 1.5 WR with that utility player. Might even see 10 Roster spots on WR/RB

Loved the 2X OL. Went bigger averaging 330lbs per O Lineman. Considering we just signed Aaron we just brought aboard 3 guys who’s combined weight is 18lbs shy of 1/2 Ton (1,000lb) of OL.

What I see? Matthew Golden is a very secure pick imo. He’ll produce (maybe not 1000 etc) very consistently and his mere presence will threaten the deep Safeties. I’d have a hard time predicting that Golden doesn’t surpass Watson’s usual 600 yards area.

Our other selections are mostly boom or bust guys. Super high upside if the Boom, but lower than average if the just don’t translate, which happens. However when you double down? I’d say a better than coin flip chance we get a nice upgrade at
Rotational Pass Rush
Pass game production.
OL quality depth

At DL we really with should be neutral losing TJ BUT with Brinson and Stackhouse Brought on board. Matter of fact the Boat bobbed a little when Stack stepped on. Lol

Well, Golden and Williams will be in the 53. All the WRs from last year will be at camp. Some familiar names are gonna get cut. And it's unlikely those guys would clear waivers. The WR room is gonna look a lot different.

They'll likely keep 6 WRs - so that looks like Reed, Doubs, Golden, and Williams and two other guys. At RB they'll keep 3. Probably waive Brooks and hope they can stash him on the PS.

 

[OldSchool101]

They'll likely keep 6 WRs - so that looks like Reed, Doubs, Golden, and Williams and two other guys. At RB they'll keep 3. Probably waive Brooks and hope they can stash him on the PS.

Agreed
Watson is in a contract year and he’ll highly likely miss most of the season. Best case is he makes a splendid recovery and he’s back for the last Quarter of Regular season (4-5 games). The issue being with him is we’ve already got his replacement on board so he’s become expendable to a degree.

I actually think Hardman will make the cut. He’s got both experience and he’s fiscally sound $, so his $ is not hindering him it’s helping him and he’s a veteran presence. Plus, we won’t want Golden fielding Returns. The 6th WR will be someone who is adept at Teams imo. Hardman currently the most natural fit there and he’s more dynamic.

I think that’s a slight uptick in both talent and overall experience from 2024 and that’s sorta the objective in a Win Now mode. So my guess is the Draft gave us 2 upgrades and pushed Heath and Melton down the depth chart. They’d be primary alternatives if someone misses time before cutdowns.
Reed, Doubs, Wicks, Golden, Williams, Hardman.

 

[gopkrs]

I think that’s a slight uptick in both talent and overall experience from 2024 and that’s sorta the objective in a Win Now mode.

Not to nitpick too much but I'd say adding Golden is more than a slight uptick. At least I sure hope it is.