Logical Approach to Our Draft

We absolutely need a QB even if we want to run Stidham this year. I think the logical thing to do would be to trade down the pick. Obviously the draft is not a solidified thing so I thought it made sense to draw up a plan of our logic heading into the draft at each potential pick. So here’s my thought process:

12- Trade down if we can get a trade partner in 20-35 range, use earliest pick to get leftover of Nix or Penix OR get Nix right at 12 if we cannot find a trade partner.

If somehow both Nix and Penix are gone by the time of our newly received pick then we should get BPA and expect to tank for next season.

76- WR (Devontez Walker, Ricky Pearsall) OR LB- Junior Colson.

136- WR- Brendan Rice if he somehow slips. OR TE- (Jared Wiley, Theo Johnson, or Jaheim Bell).

145, 147, & 203- BPA in needed positions: OC (Beaux Limmer, Nourzad, Charles Turner III) DT (Mekhi Wingo, Jordan Jefferson, Eboigbe) Edge (Javon Solomon, Jalyx Hunt) OG (Zak Zinter, Brandon Coleman, Isaiah Adams) OT (Bortolini, Blake Fisher, Christian Jones, Javon Foster)

207- Slot Receiver- Anthony Gould or Jha’Quan Jackson

Explanation of issues with this draft process:

Why didn’t I draft a CB? We need a QB, if we cannot get Nix or Penix after trading back we are likely getting a CB with that pick. If we do get one of those QBs then all our remaining picks would be more viable at other positions (CB is a very top heavy position).

Why didn’t I draft a safety? This Safety draft class is not good, let’s save our safety pick for next year.

We will not be an immediate contender no matter what, we need at least 2 years to even be a playoff team, I believe this is the best approach to becoming a contender quickly.