Tell me I'm crazy: Trade down to six, pick DK Metcalf, then draft Brian Burns for EDGE

5_Golden_Rings · 2019-03-01T09:38:15-08:00

It sounds crazy, yes. But I've been watching a lot of DK Metcalf, and he looks like a poor man's Julio Jones to me. I haven't seen a WR this complete coming out since the OBJ draft. 82 inch wing span, 6'3, the speed and explosiveness to win at all three levels, quality route running (for the limited tree his system employed), and solid character. Meanwhile, with the added resources we could move up to get a second tier edge player like Burns, in addition to adding the best free agent available at that position (or maybe trading a lower pick for Houston). I'm trying think way outside the box here, but DK Metcalf has real potential. I think he's going to be one of the better WRs in the league, and I don't think he'll last much beyond the top ten.

Mar 1, 2019 at 9:39 AM

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Yes crazy

Mar 1, 2019 at 9:39 AM

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Exhibit A:

Mar 1, 2019 at 9:40 AM

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100% result so far!!

Mar 1, 2019 at 9:41 AM

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Mar 1, 2019 at 9:42 AM

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Great in theory, crazy in execution and reality.

Mar 1, 2019 at 9:45 AM

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Originally posted by English:
100% result so far!!

I expected nothing less. I will resist the impulse to vote not crazy to see how long the 100% will last.

[ Edited by 5_Golden_Rings on Mar 1, 2019 at 9:47 AM ]

Mar 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM

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Also Za'Darius Smith will probably be available in free agency to help mitigate passing on Josh Allen in this Twilight Zone scenario, and he would certainly be an upgrade in the edge.

Sign a free agent pass rusher, draft one at 36 or move back into the first to get one, and draft the poor man's Julio at 6.

It makes more sense to me than it should.

Mar 1, 2019 at 10:05 AM

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Yep...you're crazy. WR is a need, but it's not the biggest need. DL, pass rusher, top LB would all come before WR that early.

Mar 1, 2019 at 10:09 AM

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Originally posted by CorvaNinerFan:
Yep...you're crazy. WR is a need, but it's not the biggest need. DL, pass rusher, top LB would all come before WR that early.

Safety, interior o line, another edge rusher and CB are all higher on my list of needs including what you're saying

Mar 1, 2019 at 10:09 AM

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Originally posted by CorvaNinerFan:
Yep...you're crazy. WR is a need, but it's not the biggest need. DL, pass rusher, top LB would all come before WR that early.

Normally I'd agree, but then I look at how ridiculously deep this draft is with pass rushers and I re-evaluate my position. You do not see 6'3 WRs with his speed, explosiveness, body control and strength. 6 is too high, but some people are thinking about giving up the No. 2, No. 36 and next year's 1st for OBJ.

He's not Kevin White. I am confident he will be productive. If we land a quality edge in free agency, I think it might be worth the risk to draft an edge player from the second tier because of how deep this draft is at the position.

Mar 1, 2019 at 10:20 AM

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Originally posted by 5_Golden_Rings:
Normally I'd agree, but then I look at how ridiculously deep this draft is with pass rushers and I re-evaluate my position. You do not see 6'3 WRs with his speed, explosiveness, body control and strength. 6 is too high, but some people are thinking about giving up the No. 2, No. 36 and next year's 1st for OBJ.

He's not Kevin White. I am confident he will be productive. If we land a quality edge in free agency, I think it might be worth the risk to draft an edge player from the second tier because of how deep this draft is at the position.

Who are these high quality FA edges of which you speak? Brandon Graham was probably the top one expected to be available and he is now off the market.

Mar 1, 2019 at 10:23 AM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Who are these high quality FA edges of which you speak? Brandon Graham was probably the top one expected to be available and he is now off the market.

The ones in his imagination.

Mar 1, 2019 at 10:26 AM

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18 out of 18 says you cray

Mar 1, 2019 at 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by theninermaniac:
18 out of 18 says you cray

Give it time. People who overvalue receivers will eventually start getting in on this.