Post McDuffie trade - who we looking at for our first rounder now?

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Thinking about McDuffies deal, knowing that Puka will be even more and even if we pull some salary cap gymnastics, those two will combine for a minimum of $50 million against the cap each year moving forward...

I think there is no way we extend Byron. I think Kobie will be.

At 13, I think you have to throw edge in as a possibility for that reason, along with WR, CB and possibly T
 
If Love falls to within 5 spots of #13 I’m seriously looking at trading up.

At #13 Im targeting Tyson. If he’s gone Im taking BPA at any position but if the value isn’t there, trade down. It’s just smart. Rams miss out.

Other targets i like in a 1st rd trade down and early rds are Conception, Sadiq, Stowers, Cooper Jr…he reminds me a bit of Anquan Boldin lite. Not a blazer but smooth and physical.

Also like Malachi Fields, Mike Washington Jr., Nick Singleton, ex con Seth McGowen Lol

In FA i like Shaheed, Greg Dortch, Romeo Doubs, Joe Mixon
I didn't think I'd be on board with getting a RB in the first round this year. But if you can get Love, man that homerun threat would make our offense boardlerine unstoppable.
 
With Watson in now I really think the most important additions are on the Oline. They absolutely have to protect 9.

Get Avila locked up, is Dedich really the best they can do at RG??

#13 get the best LOT on their board. Fano looks like a great one to be a swing for 26 and starter in a year or two. Maybe at RG for a year but is that 1st round quality?

 
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With Watson in now I really think the most important additions are on the Oline. They absolutely have to protect 9.

Get Avila locked up, is Dedich really the best they can do at RG??

#13 get the best LOT on their board. Fano looks like a great one to be a swing for 26 and starter in a year or two. Maybe at RG for a year but is that 1st round quality?

Dedich is a backup swing OG, and a pretty dang solid one at that.

At 13, we would be reaching on any LT. Monroe Freeling is the only legit 1st round projected LT, but he's raw. The top guys are all projected as RT or OG converts. Fano is trending towards OC actually and played RT in college. He also has short arms. I would not be against him a C, but, Shelton was at least average there. Think 3rd WR is more vital as we suffered greatly when Adams or Puka sat.
 
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Dedich is a backup swing OG, and a pretty dang solid one at that.

At 13, we would be reaching on any LT. Monroe Freeling is the only legit 1st round projected LT, but he's raw. The top guys are all projected as RT or OG converts. Fano is trending towards OC actually and played RT in college. He also has short arms. I would not be against him a C, but, Shelton was at least average there. Think 3rd WR is more vital as we suffered greatly when Adams or Puka sat.
Fano played both tackle spots in college and NFL network has him going 6th in their consensus mock
 
1st rounder - now that we have our CB's taken care of - and assuming none of the players in the top 5 fall to us:
WR, preferably faster than Puka and Adams, and preferably one who can return kicks & punts.
This is a position where need meets draft value. At least one of the top 3 - 4 WR's will be available at #13.
 
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Fano played both tackle spots in college and NFL network has him going 6th in their consensus mock
Fano is being projected inside at OG or OC, maybe some RT. He also worked out with the centers at the combine some. He has very short arms for OT. I think he is so versatile that he would be a very interesting pick however. I feel like he could back up any OL position in a pinch.
 
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Fano is being projected inside at OG or OC, maybe some RT. He also worked out with the centers at the combine some. He has very short arms for OT. I think he is so versatile that he would be a very interesting pick however. I feel like he could back up any OL position in a pinch.
Some of the mocks I’ve seen have him gone in the 6-10 range. There might not be an immediate need but in ‘27 there could be multiple holes to fill. OL might not be as flashy but, I’ve always thought those 5 guys are the most important without a solid group there nothing else happens.
 
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