DRAFT DAY 1 Thread !!!

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Dewey 5

Nelson very easily could be the best player in this draft. You're going to look back at this pick and be kissing Ballard's ass for making it.

It’s not that Nelson sucks, its that he’s a guard. There are reasons guards don’t get drafted at 6. Nelson pretty much has to get enshrined in Canton to come close to justifying the pick. And I’m all about protecting Luck - that’s why I was pissed that Ballard did nothing in free agency to address the line. Ballard refused to use an asset that was plentiful (cap space) to address the line and instead used one that is scarce (top 10 pick) to do it. In the process he passed on two great LB prospects. Do you think he can sign a pro bowl LB in free agency next year?

[Puck]

Originally Posted by rm1369

It’s not that Nelson sucks, its that he’s a guard. There are reasons guards don’t get drafted at 6. Nelson pretty much has to get enshrined in Canton to come close to justifying the pick. And I’m all about protecting Luck - that’s why I was pissed that Ballard did nothing in free agency to address the line. Ballard refused to use an asset that was plentiful (cap space) to address the line and instead used one that is scarce (top 10 pick) to do it. In the process he passed on two great LB prospects. Do you think he can sign a pro bowl LB in free agency next year?

You mean because Ballard dint over pay in FA right? He did try.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by rm1369

It’s not that Nelson sucks, its that he’s a guard. There are reasons guards don’t get drafted at 6. Nelson pretty much has to get enshrined in Canton to come close to justifying the pick. And I’m all about protecting Luck - that’s why I was pissed that Ballard did nothing in free agency to address the line. Ballard refused to use an asset that was plentiful (cap space) to address the line and instead used one that is scarce (top 10 pick) to do it. In the process he passed on two great LB prospects. Do you think he can sign a pro bowl LB in free agency next year?

Did you use to be hoosierguy?

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Puck

You mean because Ballard dint over pay in FA right? He did try.

But you are thrilled he over paid in the draft? Yes I’m saying it - he should have overpaid in free agency to solve the line issues. That’s what happens in free agency. Especially for 26 yr old pro bowl players. That sounds a hell of a lot better to me than sitting on loads of cap space and using your second most valuable asset on a guard. When is he going to use that cap space and not overpay?

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Butter

Did you use to be hoosierguy?

No, haven’t been anyone else

[Puck]

Originally Posted by rm1369

But you are thrilled he over paid in the draft? Yes I’m saying it - he should have overpaid in free agency to solve the line issues. That’s what happens in free agency. Especially for 26 yr old pro bowl players. That sounds a hell of a lot better to me than sitting on loads of cap space and using your second most valuable asset on a guard. When is he going to use that cap space and not overpay?

Did you hate the Kelley pick also?

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

I am cool with it, but Smith was my preferred player because our LBs were so awful and he is very very good.

I liked Smith too. I'm a defense guy. But hard to argue with protecting Luck as a priority. He better work out.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by Puck

Did you hate the Kelley pick also?

No I didn’t hate the Kelly pick

[Puck]

Seahawks want to move back. Wonder if they have a trade partner

[rcubed]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

I am cool with it, but Smith was my preferred player because our LBs were so awful and he is very very good.

My thoughts also. I wanted Chubb, then Smith.

Nelson will be good for the line and help luck a lot, but yeah not exactly how I wanted it to go