Trade: Geno Smith to the Raiders

[StreetHawk]

Frees up the Raiders to draft Jeanty with the #6 pick.

Deep RB draft. LV has other holes. Should have taken Gonzalez over Wilson to have their CB spot secured. Now, still need help at both spots. Figure, they go Graham/Johnson at DT/CB at 6 assuming Carter/Hunter and the 2 QBs go.
This is a good DL and deep RB draft, like it was for OL last draft.

 

[DaaaaB's]

Deep RB draft. LV has other holes. Should have taken Gonzalez over Wilson to have their CB spot secured. Now, still need help at both spots. Figure, they go Graham/Johnson at DT/CB at 6 assuming Carter/Hunter and the 2 QBs go.
This is a good DL and deep RB draft, like it was for OL last draft.

Do you think they have any interest in drafting McMillan at WR if he's available at 6th?

 

[StreetHawk]

Do you think they have any interest in drafting McMillan at WR if he's available at 6th?

Probably would be ok with him. He's not Chase/Jefferson/Nabers upside. Between McMillan and Odunze last year, not sure which one would be rated higher?

He didn't run the 40 IIRC at the recent combine, so wonder what his speed is.
Also, think I read that his release off the LOS needs work. That the AZ OC helped him out by putting him in motion or stack sets. NFL OC will do that too, but when it comes time to line up opposite Surtain/McDuffie, he's going to need to figure out how to get off the LOS.

Great size. Think his speed with be in the 4.5. Maybe pushing close to 4.6.

But, I'd also consider what the Raiders have in their current pass game. Bowers works intermediate routes. He's not catching the ball 35 yard down field. Tucker can do that, but is he good enough to be a regular among the 3WR sets? Myers is mostly an intermediate route guy. McMillan can be the RZ contested catch guy for them.

 

[Voight]

I don’t see Arch leaving Texas as a 1 year starter. Peyton and Eli both stayed in college for 4 seasons. He should get in enough reps to be ready to go once drafted. Recent history over rthe past dozen to 15 years not kind to 1 and done college starters.

It’s a strong DL draft so I think that is the focus on this draft. Have to improve the IOL. Do they have the talent on the roster? They don’t appear that they are going to go and get temp starters.

I don’t see Seattle taking a QB in Ed 1 unless they trade up to pick 30-32 to secure 5th year option which they’d probably want if they are going to sit the kid as a rookie. Give him 3 years of starting before you have to make a decision on a contract.

Mannings have been pretty up front about that, they've all but said Arch aint leaving early. There isn't a reason for him too anyhow, NIL money aside that family is loaded (I believe his dad has made bank in whatever field hes in) and he may as well enjoy being the king on campus for another couple of years. His last name alone is a boost come draft time, even if he doesn't meet expectations.

 

[Voight]

There's not a chance in hell they bring him in. Anyone who seriously thinks that is dreaming although to Vikings fans it's more of a nightmare. He's a washed up clown who's a detriment to any team he joins.

I get why people dont like him cause they often disagree with what he says and believes in but he isn't washed up. Top ten in yards, TD's, completions. I mean I guess hes washed up compared to even a few years ago when he won back to back MVP's, but hes still a good quarterback.

 

[StreetHawk]

Mannings have been pretty up front about that, they've all but said Arch aint leaving early. There isn't a reason for him too anyhow, NIL money aside that family is loaded (I believe his dad has made bank in whatever field hes in) and he may as well enjoy being the king on campus for another couple of years. His last name alone is a boost come draft time, even if he doesn't meet expectations.

Family having money is extra reason for Arch to stay at Texas and get in the reps. Affords him the time to do so. I get other QBs whose family need the guaranteed $30 mill rookie deal money. The Mannings will play the long game, which is the 2nd contract for $200 mill plus. But, can only get that if you perform on the rookie deal.

 

[StreetHawk]

I get why people dont like him cause they often disagree with what he says and believes in but he isn't washed up. Top ten in yards, TD's, completions. I mean I guess hes washed up compared to even a few years ago when he won back to back MVP's, but hes still a good quarterback.

For me, with Rodgers, it is more his committment at this stage of his career. He doesn't seem to want to put in the extra effort like the elites he's compared to in doing the off-season work with the teammates to get better. He's going to a new system with new receivers. Kind of important for him to work with his new guys.

 

[Big Poppa Puck]

Anyone signing Rodgers probably has to employ Tim Boyle and trade for Allen Lazard too.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Frees up the Raiders to draft Jeanty with the #6 pick.

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