Didn't want Blythe back so I am thankful. That being said, put a lot of investment into a QB with a presumably "now" window. Logic would tell you they'd invest in protecting him as well.
I think as usual the truth is in the middle here. Would have been nice to have Blythe at backup pay but when a guy is a FA there's always some team who thinks they can do better with him. But league need doesn't change the fact of who Blythe is. He's a backup type dude who was routinely exposed at both OG and C and it was high time to move on.
Re: the replacement Snead commented on how you don't want to go with an inexperienced guy due to the calls and importance of the position. But I think that was smoke screen. Because the change at QB lessens the need of the pivot making the calls. Whoever it is will have a vet overlooking what he's calling.
If that is true then a rookie is in play, particularly one who they feel has enough intellect to coach up. If that is not true then they will go with someone on our roster. And maybe it's a mix of the two, at least that's what it seems like right now. That they draft one and let that draftee compete with Anchrum, Corbs, etc.
By week six or so we should have Blythe and his inability to control his assignment firmly in our rearview. IMO.
Zero chance Humphrey makes it to 57. He'll go late 1st. We might get lucky with Meinerz falling but I think Creed goes 1st round and Dickerson goes top of the 2nd. We might be left Meinerz and Myers. I think 57 is fine for Meinerz though with everyone in the world knowing we covet IOL, someone could trade in front of us. And Myers seems like more of a 3rd round prospect, dont want to take him at 57. So if Meinerz is gone too, we will be sitting at 57 with our dick in our hand having to choose between over drafting another center to fill a need and passing on better Edge/CB options, or waiting until later in the draft to find our starter which could be a nightmare. I really dont like the situation we've put ourself in.
It's impossible to predict the draft but of course we all do it. All it takes is one team to love a guy and take him to upset expectations. But that said to my eye the Bama kid should go off the board first. I'm thinking late first round. He has the physicality I want in the middle. And I would think that gives him the best chance to be the first center chosen. But it wouldn't surprise me to see someone take Creed.
As to us sitting at 57 with our dick in our hand you are assuming that the Rams only like the centers you like. Also there are going to be other positions of need there who are probably better prospects than Humphrey. IMO. Would you be upset if they finally solve ILB with a stud like Jamin Davis? I would be too busy doing backflips.
Lastly they may have planned all along to go with Anchrum or Corbs. If that's the case then going with a Myers, Menet, or Jackson midrounds is fine and should round out a nice competition.
