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Don't think it says anything about the future of Kmet. They didn't throw enough to TEs in general and were paying to much for a backup TE spot with no production. Also released was DeMarcus Walker. Allen likes more size in his DEs. Which also could effect the future of Austin Booker . 6-6 245.

ATL took Robinson with a high pick, Gibbs was a high pick and obviously Barkley was. I think anyone taking a RB that has plans on running the ball. Today's NFL is balanced oriented for the good teams . Not to say they build around them but definitely have big plans for them.

This draft has a handful of those in the first and with pick 39 or 41. We can get one.

He will probably be the BPA on the board at 10. He also could be trade bait for extra picks. Jeanty is the player you take as the last piece or a player to build a team around. I think Caleb is that guy. It's tricky building both the OL and DL in one draft. I say our first 4 picks should be trenches. PERIOD. If we get a Cunningham boost, that would be the place to grab a RB. There will be lots left in the 4th to choose from as a compliment to Swift which will excel under Johnson.

I think the piece that gives us that edge is Caleb. If he reaches his ability level, that could happen this year especially with the hype of Ben Johnson. If we get 3 starters in free agency and add 2-3 in the draft, we are so very close. Detroit will be in big adjustment period, Minnesota changes over to JJ and Love continues to be mediocre. We could win the division.

I think if we fill 2 free agency spots on the OL that that will be in play. We could easily get a IOL starter in the second round and still draft a DL addition. Scenario: Dalman and Kevin Zeilter then draft Donavon Jackson. Fixes our OL. Here's an interesting take from Matt Miller on Campbell

I would totally agree with you but Washington was a bad team that made the playoffs last year. The year before Houston won a playoff game. It can be done and I would say our talent level is comparable to both those teams.

I think last year the biggest problem was a lack of communication and lack of accountability. No huge personality to demand accountability. Olin and urlacker were best at it. We need to add that kind of toughness back in the recipe.

I think they're 2 OL that are worth the 10th pick. Campbell and Banks. If not hurt, Simmons would probably be the top rated OT. Of course Campbell could play LT and probably be above average. Seen a podcast Olin Kreutz was on,he stated , would you rather have a player be all pro at a position or above average at another position? Some players are blue chip everywhere, I don't think Campbell is one of those. I seen one video stating that Campbell would be a day one starter if put at center for many reasons and future all pro. His opinion. It might have been Dane Brugler, can't remember right now. Not defending Jones but our IOL is a bigger need than either OT. Olin said you need to build a line for certain types compliment the player next to them. A large fluid LG next to Jones could improve his play. Did the fact several people played next to Jones with Tevin Injury issues cause his play to regress? Did lack of proper line calls affect his play? Several times a TE or RB chipping could have helped Jones when bull rushed while on an island. I trust them to sort it out and evaluate the players to fix the LT spot. Needs in order: OC, OG, DE, DT, then LT

It comes down to their evaluation of players. It's kind of BPA at the point of being drafted. Taking the 34th ranked player at 10 because he might be better than Jones or Kiran is how GMs get fired. Obviously we're not taking a CB or WR at 10 when we have people in place. We have several weaknesses that could be filled at 10, and if we traded back maybe a OT equals a value at that spot and we get extra assets. We're going to find out what they value and want.

Most high level free agents stay with their teams unless someone overpays for their service. If you were Smith, 2 SBs in KC compared to the Bears? We may pay a couple of million more but you up routing, up your family for that? Same for Dalman, unless a team has a cap problem and can't make a decent offer, tendencies say they stay home. We have a better shot at someone like Kevin Zeitler that has has played for several teams and only been in Detroit for 2 years.

IMO they got a great coaching staff. Now they need to work together to get results. I think we are now in a competing mode instead of still building. Even though some of that applies. There is enough talent here plus assets to at least make the playoffs.

Campbell and Banks are the highest rated LTs but Campbell has short arms so probably an IOL. Simmons is coming off an injury so I'm not sure if he will draft injured OT 2 years in a row. They're not drafting a second round OT at 10. It's how they rate them that will determine the first pick. You need to draft a blue chip player that high. Whether O or DL. They may find one in the second round but not able to start the first year. Last year if Kiran wasn't coming off an injury, he was projected to be a second round pick. So by their evaluation, there may only be one or two worth taking in the first round and they may be gone. They may decide Kiran is the best option to replace Braxton instead of another developmental OT. I suspect they draft a versatile player that could play OG and later take over LT. Booker, Jackson, Membou, Zabel or Savaiinaea could start at OG and later convert to LT in a couple years. It's all about evaluation of draftees.

Olin Kreutz praises him all the time. I think he likes the current one also. Injuries happen even under the best supervision. I think where he Jones did the best when someone was around after a couple of years. It takes that long to incorporate his advice.