Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame

[dmac_bolt]

I’m surprised. I think they would’ve picked MHJ if the Cards had not. I think they had some concerns about Nabers. He’s not a complete WR like MHJ. I’m surprised they didn’t draft Bowers though. Alt had better be great. Herbert better not be sacked off the edge one time this season. They passed up some good players to get Alt.

I think Round 1 of Jim vs Joe is settled. As are questions about his review of Pip tape. Onward, Trust In Jim

[Bolt4Knob]

Much better than Latham imo. Solid cornerstone.

Latham at 5 - boo

alt at 5 - very good

Welcome to the Bolts Big Alt

[Boltx]

Alt just turned 21 - tons of upside.

Edges secured.

[captaind]

Much like Glass Joe, I'm happy, but believe we will have overpaid.


Tom Telesco applauds obligatory ND pick.

[Critty]

This is a very clean prospect.

Beyond clean.
Best OL prospect in draft, last year, this year or next.
BPA All Day!

[FoutsFan]

Does Alt become LT and Slater moves to RT, or?

No. Slater is too good and already established.

[Canal Zone Bolt Fan]

I can’t argue with this pick. I know a lot of bolt fans wanted to flashy, wide receiver, but we’ve been there and done that. Harbaugh is building a different team here. Already bringing on three tight ends and those two big running backs from Baltimore, this is the way we are going now. Harbaugh wants to own the line of scrimmage, pound the rock and set up the pass. I like it. I’m excited. To book and tackles for years and years to come.

[boldarblood]

Not the sexy pick, WR/TE for sure would have been.

But, bottom line their is never a bad time to take a OL, and we got the best.

Herbert going to have time to be a surgeon behind our big uglies involved in Trench Warfare.

[Leslie Grossman]

Never a doubt from Nutty.
All you who doubted feel free to jump on the Trencher Bandwagon.
Remember some here thinking Sewell had to stay at LT. Look at him now.

[Parcells]

Much better than Latham imo. Solid cornerstone.

That’s the only consolation in this pick. Alt is the better tackle. But I’m still disappointed.

[LarryAW]

When I was younger, I liked those playmakers. Still do, of course. As I’ve gotten older. I more appreciate a strong foundation. I have no problem with the pick. The better the line, the better the offense. They are interconnected. I definitely expect a solid addition to the WR room later on in this draft.

[Bolt-O]

Does Alt become LT and Slater moves to RT, or?

Trade?