2021 Draft Discussion - Bolts Pick 13th

[Panamamike]

KC is exact validation of my point. They lost two o linemen before the season w/Covid and endured several more injuries along the o-line late in year/playoffs.

KC died for lack of quality line depth.

Teams that trade up kill their depth.

How much depth can any team have? They in effect played the entire year missing two starters in the interior, then lost both starting offensive tackles, one in the AFC championship game. Their line still played pretty well all year until the super bowl. I would say they showed a lot of depth throughout the year, it just caught up to them in the end.

[Panamamike]

I agree that teams that trade up kill their depth. This year, I'm fine with the talent @ LT #1-4.
But in 2013, teams that traded up LT (Philly and KC) ended up with excellent OT's (Fisher and Johnson) that sustained their teams for years. We were left with Fluker.

The #2 OT and second pick overall ended up a bust. So did the #1 OG and #1 pass rusher. 3 of the top 7 picks were busts.

[Boltnut]

Wonder who the panthers pick is now they got Darnold, hopefully not a O.T.

Panthers could use an OT. I expect them to select a CB, though in the 1st round.
Problem is... they could use their 2nd round pick on an OT. They traded 2022's 2nd round pick to get Darnold... meaning they want to use this year's 2nd round pick on someone.

Cameron Erving looks like a 1-year signing at OT. Greg Little was drafted in the 2nd round in 2019... but he's been injured a lot and hasn't played well when given starts (6 starts).

If there were some good OT's left (12 teams with OT needs) in round 2, I could see the Panthers drafting the last of the good OT's before Chargers 2nd round pick.

[chargerkdb]

That's A LOT of places! Avoiding the Ol' Bill?
If you ever make it down south here to Windsor, give me a shout- we'll head out for a pint and chat Charger football.

Absolutely.

[Maniaque 6]

If the Panthers finish 4-12 next year
It would be a master shot

[Xenos]

This is the wink and a nod to making my dream a reality!
Drinking the kool-aid early and often.
Who wants a glass?

[Xenos]

makes sense..... I would add pass rusher to the options......

It helps that we have Uchenna and Fackrell as depth. So I see Edge as a third round and later option unless someone drops to us unexpectedly.

[Xenos]

Wonder who the panthers pick is now they got Darnold, hopefully not a O.T.

It’s LT in the first or second since Okung was not resigned. Remember that Greg Little was a big enough disappointment that they traded for Okung last year. It was a great example of a no win trade lol.

[Bolt Dude]

maybe ninja’s onto something...

Falcons open to trading No. 4 pick and have discussed deals with other teams, per report

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-draft-2021-falcons-open-to-trading-no-4-pick-and-have-discussed-deals-with-other-teams-per-report/amp/

[Lone Bolt]

Panthers move is a blow...that was a QB needy team...wanted 5 to go in top 10, but didn't want Darnold to be one of them!!

Panthers are also a threat to take a tackle.

Best scenario....a QB hungry team, maybe NE, trades up with the Panthers...we don't want them picking, regardless of position....whether we are contemplating a trade up for Sewell, or letting the board come to us, we want them outta there!

[Boltjolt]

maybe ninja’s onto something...

Falcons open to trading No. 4 pick and have discussed deals with other teams, per report

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/n...er-report/amp/

If somebody is trading up to #4 for a QB then I'd think #6 or 7 would be the spot to go for us as Cincinnati drafts Chase lol. Miami going WR or Pitts, could go defense.

Saw a scenario where Minnesota trades up ahead of us and takes Slater. Im thinking maybe we have to do the same. I'd just like to keep our second rounder if possible.

[Bolt4Knob]

maybe ninja’s onto something...

Falcons open to trading No. 4 pick and have discussed deals with other teams, per report

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/n...er-report/amp/

Either way- will be ready for the draft to know who the LT and CB are.

I truly am against trading up but if Telesco feels his job is on the line -- he might just do it.