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There aren't a lot of them to talk about. Of the handful of WR prospects in the sub 4.3 range, Henry Ruggs is probably the best player. He ran 4.27, and was doing well halfway through his second season, but we know how that ended. The best overall player in that range is Champ Bailey, who ran 4.28 back in 1999, and had a great career. Second best is Chris Johnson, who ran a 4.24, and had a strong career as well. So being fast isn't a curse, nor is it disqualifying. We already know that being fast doesn't make him a good player.

Also since trading up or down in the 1st has been discussed, I’m going to put some potential trade partners for us, and some who don’t make sense Dont Make Sense: -Miami Dolphins: Only have 6 picks in the draft (1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 6th, and 7th rounders) - Cowboys : Only 7 picks Potential Partners: -LA Rams: Have 11 picks (trade down partner) -Pittsburgh: Has two 3rd round picks (trade down partner) -Eagles: Have two 2nd round picks (trade down partner) -Cardinals: Have 11 total picks (could be a partner for trade up as well as down) -Packers: Have 11 picks (trade down partner -Bills: Have 10 draft picks

The Rattler

Rattler is possible for them if he falls to the 3rd round. They are in a pretty terrible spot though.

Nix and Penix is like splitting hairs. Penix ran a pro-style offense at Washington and passed a lot and beat Nix twice. Nix is good though. Maybe they should take Spencer Rattler

I disagree. Bo Nix is a perfect scheme fit for Sean Payton. Sean Payton uses the West Coast Offense which Nix excels at. Penix is a deep ball thrower like Russell Wilson was and he doesn't fit Sean Payton at all. Nix is a dink and dunker that Sean Payton likes.

In some simulators I've ran, Bowers is taken before #15, but Odunze is available for us. While I highly doubt this will happen, the situations that unfolded in the simulations did seem highly possible. Crazier things have happened. Having 4 pass catchers taken in the first 14 picks would be unusual. Is this year viewed like 2004? I also wonder if the amazing depth of the WR position in this draft will push some WRs down. The top 3 guys are likely immune to that, but you never know. You can draft an immediate impact WR in rounds 2-4 this year.

Marvin but it will never happen. We will probably trade back even. It has nothing to do with his father playing here either, it is about getting the best player in the draft. His father playing here is just the neat part.

FWIW: sometimes when a player like Blackmon gets a one year deal it’s the players call as much if not more than the front office. The player believes in themselves and are wanting a one year deal so they can go back into free agency sooner. They view a multiyear deal as below market value. Blackmon’s deal has a base plus incentives. It’s not an insult.

Round 1 A. Cooper Dejean CB Iowa B. Brian Thomas Jr. WR Love Shaq University C. Quinyon Mitchell CB Toledo Round 2 A. Xavier Worthy WR Texas B. Malachai Corely WR W Kentucky C. Xavier Leggette WR South Carolina Round 3 A. Cam Hart CB Notre Dame B. Khyree Jackson CB Oregon C. Devontez Walker WR North Carolina Round 4 A. Mason McCormick IOL South Dakota St. B. Edefuan Olofoshio LB Washington C. Cole Bishop S Utah Round 5 A. Isaac Gurendo RB Louisville B. Bo Limmer IOL Arkansas C. Tanner Bortolini IOL Wisconsin Round 6 A. Jalyx Hunt DE Houston Christian B. Dylan McMahon IOL NCState C. Isaiah Davis RB South Dakota St Round 7 A. Quan'tez Stiggers CB Toronto Argonauts B. Ryan Flournoy WR SE Missouri St. C. Decamerion Richardson CB Mississippi St. I'm going with trade back

Spencer Rattler better than Michael Penix Jr and Nix. Wow! That has to be one of the most ridiculous takes I have ever heard. To be honest I have never heard of that Tice guy either. McCarthy will be the biggest bust in this draft and I feel confident in saying so. McCarthy = Mac Jones. Washington went as Penix went, he had to carry Washington all season with an above average O.Line and average running game. He had Rome and that was about it. McCarthy had the best O.Line in the country and arguably the best running game as well. He was a game manager and could win as long as he didn't turn it over. Michigan beat Washington because they ran for nearly 300 yards. Tommie Frazier would have won it all with that type of offense and he wasn't even drafted. Regarding Kirk Cousins, at least you don't have him to pile on anymore. You will see how life without Kirk is, the Vikings will be lucky to win 7 games and I like the Vikings as a team. My father would be so disappointed in the Vikings FO right now and their fans at the way Kirk was treated. He was still alive in 2018 when the Vikings got Kirk and he loved the move. He was the biggest fan I ever knew. He loved them when they got Fran in the 70's and was a fan until he passed away in 2019. His favorite player was Peterson in this era. He said he would take him over any RB that ever played except maybe Barry Sanders. Kirk Cousins career with the Vikings: 2018-2023 *50-37-1 Record. A playoff win at New Orleans Saints in 2019, beating Brees. *4 seasons with over 4000 yards *3 seasons with over 30 TD's *7.8 Y/A *68% Completion I know, they should draft Penix.

Regarding Worthy -4.21 Speed has to be accounted for by a defense whether the ball is coming his way or not. So does that potentially create more opportunities for other Colt offensive playmakers. I would say yes. I am sure the Colts have taken note of the impact of Tank Dell 5'10 165ibs (709 yds) on the Texans offense in his rookie year. If it helps take advantage of AR's physical tools and unlocks part of the Colts offensive playbook I am all for it. He is a quick twitch football player and not just a track guy. He is third all time in longhorn history with TD catches in 26 of 39 games, and has caught a pass in all 39 games.

I wouldn’t be so quick to include Cross in your comments. It’s fine for you to say YOU don’t have confidence in Cross, but I think the coaches and front office certainly do. And I think the coaches and FO also have more confidence than you do in Juju and Jones and Flowers. Just saying….

And who should that one player be, I'd like to know and then you can pass it along to Ballard also.

FWIW: In his meeting with the local media last week, Steichen was asked what qualities he valued most in a receiver. His first answer came fast: Quickness. That really jumped out at me.

Broncos getting Zach Wilson is an insurance policy IMO in case they can't trade up for a QB or in case they want to trade down. It could also mean that they can't trade up for a top 4 QB and they are preparing to take someone on day 2 or 3 at QB. The Broncos suck, but not because of this move. As long as they take a QB, this move doesn't affect anything.

Sure we may score 32 points a game but I bet we give up the same on defence. Defense needs talent big time. Need a starting corner, free safety, and RDE. And even if the Colts offered all 7 picks, it wouldn't be enough lol

I don't think Mitchell makes it that far. If he did slide out of top 10, I think a trade would be made.

Since we are just killing time at this point here’s a trade idea to kick around. Trade our entire draft ,all seven picks, to the Cardinals and draft Harrison. Ala the Ricky Williams trade years ago. Point being we have all 25 starters returning and the depth right now is good actually for the most part. Then we use UDFA along with the waiver wire at cutdowns and our cap space to sign a FA or two to supplement our current roster for this year. That’s a lot of draft capital for moving back 11 spots and we get Harrison. Seems like a win win to me. Maybe offer up Pierce as well if needed. Given our current roster circumstances I think it could work.

A defensive player who becomes a playmaker and gets a hefty 2nd contract. I can live with that.

Does Worthy's speed show up on tape? Just going on history, I have yet to see one player who ran a 4.2 fourty have even a decent career. It is an awe stat but does it translate to being a good football player? Based just on history, I am not expecting much of a career for Worthy but he could be the first to break the 4.2 curse, lol

U want to include Moore so be it. How did having one of supposed elite nickel corners affect the Colts ability to defend the pass against outside receivers?

Worthy would of course run some crossers, but he would do mostly what Pierce did. Pierce led the league in go patterns. Doing it we saw that his low 4.4 speed did not allow him to blow by people. Worthy would have Tyreke + speed to put the fear in a D and require safety help. That would boad well for all other aspects of our offensive attack. We could do worse. Smith from Philly is sleight. 6' 170 Little Downs operates on quick hitters so often between the numbers. That is the hitting zone. He survived nicely.

Blackmon got extended to a one year deal. Not a ringing endorsement. He also got extended because of no depth and Cross and Thomas do not have the coaches confidence.

I don't know whether they would or not, but I'm just saying I don't think there's a blanket objection to drafting a smallish WR.