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Amagadjie is the one who I see as a good fit at long term LT. I think he'll be there for us tomorrow so I don't see any pressing need to trade up

I'm hoping for the best here...

I've got 25 pounds of ground venison to turn into jerky tonight. Best bud is coming over to help and bringing the new girlfriend (major bonus points for her wanting to help.) So although I have a 12 hour shift at the pharmacy tomorrow, I may just crack a few as we watch the draft. In case I get lost in the prep, I'm just gonna remember Maye>J.>Jay

Was that your takeaway?? To clarify. I don't have JJ and Purdy anywhere similar in talent or potential. I was referring to a situation where you can put a young QB in the game and not have the game be too big for him. Allow him to grow without having him be overwhelmed.

I had Maye as my #1 for months now, and had JJ packed away in the "No" box largely due Keims early tweets. But after reading this board in the past 24-48 hours I am starting to reconsider. Then a buddy called last night and he switched to JJ at #2 as well. McCarthy actually does have a strong arm and comes across as a likeable guy and a strong leader. His college ball didn't ask a lot from him, so it's natural to paint him into the "game manager" corner. And he did that well. But the counter argument is also that there is a lot we haven't him do. But there isn't much we have seen him fail at either. I like that we could put him in and only ask him to do a little and open the playbook as he progresses. Should we pick him at 2? Hell, I dunno. Some might call it a reach while others call it getting their guy. I could see us letting NE grab Maye in a trade and getting JJ at 3. I think JJ is gonna be APs Purdy. And I kinda like it!!

I don't know how I completely forgot about Kyler !! And The DJ thing was the result of a quick scroll of their 2023 tackles. This is what happens when Saturday night happenings linger into Sunday morning lol. Thanks for the necessary corrections. I dumbed down the thread and I apologize.

If they're seriously considering Johnny Jim, I would think Arizona might consider sending us OT DJ Humphries and their 2 firsts? Either JJ or Drake should still be there at 4

For me, its JD mom becoming like RG3s Dad, the drama, and most of all Durability. At this moment we do not have a line to protect someone with the frame of a teenage girl. We just don't. As I referenced earlier, it is not fair for me to lump RG and JD into the same sock, but it is where my mind goes. I want this QB to be our guy for a LONG time, we (hopefully) don't often get to pick this highly. I don't want a 2 year wonder, so if that means we have to slowly bring along a guy with the right attitude and tools but has a super high ceiling, then I want that option.

FIFY

Hmmmmm. I'm like Clarence Voyant

I'd be quite happy with Yales Kiran Amegadjie. I get that he played in the Ivy league but he has tools and what I think is a very high ceiling. I feel he'd be a good get

As much (and as little) as I know about AP, I really don't think he is doing some sort of mind game here. I don't think he would want to make any draft pick feel as if he was a pawn in some game. So there has to be a reason. I'm chalking it up to: 1) getting to meet the gang in a group environment in a contrast to the multiple venues where the potential pick has been to sole focus of everyones attention. 2) Group celebration Congratulating each of them on their success and being selected as a top 30 3) watching each individual to see how they respond to the unique pressures of a group/team setting 4) Giving Jaydens Mom a chance to get her nails done 5) Still taking the time to meet with each individually to confirm/learn their initial impressions. Solidify their leanings. I'm not saying that it is the way I would do it either. I actually don't like it. Perhaps it will trigger a guest to make a costly tweet?

Heck Brother, we ain't even had the draft yet and half of the posters are already Pist

Your reference to Brady triggered a memory of reading how Brady was once listed as "scrawny" in his pre-draft profile, so I looked up his measurements. Brady was 6'4" and 211 lbs at draft time. Almost the exact same as JD, although I do see a difference in frame that allows one of them to add 10-15 pounds more readily than the other.

So if NE offered us #3 and a 2nd to swap places with us, would you be for it knowing that whichever QB is left is still an "awesome possibility?" Not singling you out SIP, but for anyone who believes that either choice comes with equal promise. I mean that extra 2nd leave us with plenty of ammo to trade up for a LT. Food for thought and ponderin'

Anyone else wonder if Jaydens mom is coming to the interviews?

I like this idea, gives us a concise place to see what others are thinking without reading through the arguments on the (much appreciated!) QB thread. This poll is just the cliff notes.

Really? As a subterranean technician you can't see the Ethan Gough is a number 2?? Even though his brother Van is the true artist? That's just eary

I've done more reading than posting on this subject, and for good reason. There's a lot of good deep evaluations and arguments to be made from all of you. I have to admit that I feel a twinge of disappointment when I read that some of the beat and national reporters think we're leaning toward JD. I just don't see it. No sense in me re-hashing the arguments against him, lord knows we all are tiring of the point/counter point thing and wanting some real "news." I did bring myself to watch some JD highlights again, hoping to see something I might have missed earlier, but I still see a lot of passes to wide open guys and/or LSU receivers just being on a different tier than the defenses faced. However, on film he did not look as skinny as I thought. Not E.Forbes skinny anyway, so Kudos to LSU uniform and makeup departments. I like Maye, he's my guy. And I'm ecstatic that a guy like him is even a possibility for us without having to mortgage the future. Maye looks strong, smart, has a true NFL howitzer arm, plenty mobile, and is credited as being a super hard worker and man of character. The type of guy we would dream of having just about any other year. This shouldn't be a tough decision, but since it is, there must be something to JD case. I need to get the RG3 love affair and heartbreak out of my system, JD isn't Robert and it's not fair to him predict the same career path, but I do. No one should feel dis-Mayed on draft day.

You obviously missed the Dap

Especially for the young ones

You weren't just devilled, in fact you've been a dict

Sure there is. If NE likes JD more and Wash is sold on Maye. NE might be slightly concerned with Wash taking a crazy trade with another team, so NE offers a 3rd to swap picks with a promise that neither team trades the pick again and honors their word to take the QB they stated. I am not naive enough to think that happens often, but I wonder how much each FO actually trusts each other, with promises and talks behind closed doors. If they feel comfortable with some transparencies with the right person. If so, I think having AP is a major plus.

Same as "toast" in France? And of course that begs the question of what "Danishes" are called in Denmark, are they just called "----?" As in "I'd like a cup of tea and a ___?"

I don't think Mims could ever fall to #36 and I don't think Yales Kiran Amegadjie will last until the 3rd round. Athletic long arm tackles are just too darn enticing. I'd be tickled pink if we could pick up Kiran with one of our 2nds. (edit: I am not smart, so take what "I think" with a grain of salt)