Originally posted by 9ers4eva:
Originally posted by NCommand:
Agree on Williams. Probably true so you'd have to package to move up this year. Otherwise you're banking on your scenario (move Burford out to RT, McKivitz and a vet to compete?). Maybe it works out. Maybe it doesn't.
Packaging picks to trade.up means we are a Lenoir or Gibson injury away from starting giant ?s. I'd rather have actual depth in the secondary and take a chance on a Mckivitz if Burford gets hurt or struggles then be stuck hoping Ambry is a player or some random late round safety can be last line of defense.
That's perfectly understandable. I'd be fine with that approach. Obviously they believe the massive investments in the pass rush and linebacker class will make life very easy on the secondary compared to the rest of the league. And Ward and Hufanga are pretty good in their own right. That said, I'm all about stacking talent in preparation for a passing league. I don't see much difference in McKivitz and Thomas though but only one is slated to start so that's why RT remains the top team need.