Draft Pool Depth

[Harry]

The board is filled with posts trying to decide whether it’s better to wait to fill certain positions because the pool depth of those positions allows it. There is no clear answer to the success of this strategy. Virtually every position has both early and late round success stories. Often times these results were more about fit and coaching than the prospect’s talent. Every team has a list of draft picks who failed with them and succeeded elsewhere. Another thread mentions Leonard Davis as an example.

My choice of a pick has often been based on what is specifically needed at each position. This year represents a good example. Many are suggesting that this deep WR pool means the Cards can wait. So I looked first at what the Cards have. They have a skilled possession receiver in Fitz. They have a decent role player in Kirk who can be a decent complimentary receiver. They have a potential red zone threat in Butler if he can prove reliable. They have 2 deep threats in Byrd & Cooper, but neither is viewed as dominant. They also have 2 other receivers Isabella & Johnson. The Cards have no idea where they fit. Johnson’s probable ceiling is a possession receiver, but I don’t think they expected Fitz to stay. Is that insurance necessary? Isabella was supposed to be the speed guy, but he has not proven more effective than Cooper or Byrd. What they don’t have is a receiver who can dominate. One who can draw double teams leaving someone else open. I think Lamb is that guy. He’s the best WR at recognizing the holes in zones. He’s a fine route runner and he has outstanding hands. He’s widely regarding as one of the most productive YAC WRs.

 

[Cardsfaninlouky]

The board is filled with posts trying to decide whether it’s better to wait to fill certain positions because the pool depth of those positions allows it. There is no clear answer to the success of this strategy. Virtually every position has both early and late round success stories. Often times these results were more about fit and coaching than the prospect’s talent. Every team has a list of draft picks who failed with them and succeeded elsewhere. Another thread mentions Leonard Davis as an example.

My choice of a pick has often been based on what is specifically needed at each position. This year represents a good example. Many are suggesting that this deep WR pool means the Cards can wait. So I looked first at what the Cards have. They have a skilled possession receiver in Fitz. They have a decent role player in Kirk who can be a decent complimentary receiver. They have a potential red zone threat in Butler if he can prove reliable. They have 2 deep threats in Byrd & Cooper, but neither is viewed as dominant. They also have 2 other receivers Isabella & Johnson. The Cards have no idea where they fit. Johnson’s probable ceiling is a possession receiver, but I don’t think they expected Fitz to stay. Is that insurance necessary? Isabella was supposed to be the speed guy, but he has not proven more effective than Cooper or Byrd. What they don’t have is a receiver who can dominate. One who can draw double teams leaving someone else open. I think Lamb is that guy. He’s the best WR at recognizing the holes in zones. He’s a fine route runner and he has outstanding hands. He’s widely regarding as one of the most productive YAC WRs.

What you said is exactly why I said in a post weeks ago about Larry. He can put up even better numbers underneath with a dominate #1 WR drawing all the attention. KK likes to call those 10-12 yard pass plays underneath that are perfect for Larry matched up against a LB. Does Lamb get the separation that Jeudy gets? Lamb is good don't get me wrong but he did that against Big 12 defenses for the most part. They're horrible. Jeudy put up big numbers in the SEC against some of the best defenses in college football. His position was also crowded with other 4-5* talent making his numbers even that more impressive.

 

[Veer]

I think Lamb is that guy. He’s the best WR at recognizing the holes in zones. He’s a fine route runner and he has outstanding hands. He’s widely regarding as one of the most productive YAC WRs.

Do you consider Lamb a blue chip prospect/elite difference maker?
If we are at it, how many blue chip prospects do you see in this class? Could you share their names?

 

[football karma]

very curious to see if OTs or WRs with first round talent slip to 40

as an example: everything i have read about Brandon Aiyuk says he grades better than NKeal Harry. He also has exactly what the Cards are looking for:

good size with crazy long arms (81" wingspan), sub 4.4 speed and great RAC.

His only issue is there are guys like Ruggs, Reagor and Shenault and Higgins there as well.

So he very well could slip to round 2.

 

[WildBB]

The board is filled with posts trying to decide whether it’s better to wait to fill certain positions because the pool depth of those positions allows it. There is no clear answer to the success of this strategy. Virtually every position has both early and late round success stories. Often times these results were more about fit and coaching than the prospect’s talent. Every team has a list of draft picks who failed with them and succeeded elsewhere. Another thread mentions Leonard Davis as an example.

My choice of a pick has often been based on what is specifically needed at each position. This year represents a good example. Many are suggesting that this deep WR pool means the Cards can wait. So I looked first at what the Cards have. They have a skilled possession receiver in Fitz. They have a decent role player in Kirk who can be a decent complimentary receiver. They have a potential red zone threat in Butler if he can prove reliable. They have 2 deep threats in Byrd & Cooper, but neither is viewed as dominant. They also have 2 other receivers Isabella & Johnson. The Cards have no idea where they fit. Johnson’s probable ceiling is a possession receiver, but I don’t think they expected Fitz to stay. Is that insurance necessary? Isabella was supposed to be the speed guy, but he has not proven more effective than Cooper or Byrd. What they don’t have is a receiver who can dominate. One who can draw double teams leaving someone else open. I think Lamb is that guy. He’s the best WR at recognizing the holes in zones. He’s a fine route runner and he has outstanding hands. He’s widely regarding as one of the most productive YAC WRs.

I had Lamb or Wirfs as the Cards' pick, even with Brown still on the board. There's a real argument to be made for taking any one of them there. Or could you immagine letting Simmons pass by you?!

If they're committed to protecting Murray first to give him the time he needs to grow in reads and progressions properly, I guess we have our answer there?! Remember we're in NFCW, we're playing against pretty elite DL/7 man fronts.