Whom to draft with the #1 pick?

[don7031]

Neither Bosa or Allen is ideal for Cardinals. The defensive end position in the 3-4 plays head up or inside shoulder on the offensive tackle. Bosa is a 4-3 defensive end who lines up on the outside shoulder of the tackle.

Josh Allen is a 3-4 outside linebacker which is one of the few positions that theoretically isn't a need for the Cardinals (Jones and Reddick).

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

Neither Bosa or Allen is ideal for Cardinals. The defensive end position in the 3-4 plays head up or inside shoulder on the offensive tackle. Bosa is a 4-3 defensive end who lines up on the outside shoulder of the tackle.

Josh Allen is a 3-4 outside linebacker which is one of the few positions that theoretically isn't a need for the Cardinals (Jones and Reddick).

Bosa could line up as an OLB all day, and would be significantly better than Reddick.

 

[GuernseyCard]

Bosa could line up as an OLB all day, and would be significantly better than Reddick.

And you know this how?

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

And you know this how?

He has the size and athleticism to stand up in a 3-4. His 1st step is ridiculous and would be a nightmare for OT's.

 

[GuernseyCard]

He has the size and athleticism to stand up in a 3-4. His 1st step is ridiculous and would be a nightmare for OT's.

We'll see about that in the Combine drills.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I want way more than that for a trade down, I would want their #1 next year also. Plus I would take Q. Williams instead at 4

We ain’t getting 2 more firsts to move down three slots. Especially if the #1 isn’t a QB.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Neither Bosa or Allen is ideal for Cardinals. The defensive end position in the 3-4 plays head up or inside shoulder on the offensive tackle. Bosa is a 4-3 defensive end who lines up on the outside shoulder of the tackle.

Josh Allen is a 3-4 outside linebacker which is one of the few positions that theoretically isn't a need for the Cardinals (Jones and Reddick).

I doubt reddick ends up outside. They’ll try him inside again. He doesn’t have the base size for outside.

 

[Jetstream Green]

Trade the pick and select Greedy Williams... we need another corner for now and the future

 

[NJCardFan]

But who replaces Mack in Oakland?

This is their #1 need given that they had the League's worst sack totals.

I saw a mock that has them staying at 4 and getting Allen. Not a bad trade off if you ask me.

 

[Finito]

Neither Bosa or Allen is ideal for Cardinals. The defensive end position in the 3-4 plays head up or inside shoulder on the offensive tackle. Bosa is a 4-3 defensive end who lines up on the outside shoulder of the tackle.

Josh Allen is a 3-4 outside linebacker which is one of the few positions that theoretically isn't a need for the Cardinals (Jones and Reddick).

Allen is perfect for the 3-4 OLB and I'd take him over Reddick all day. Allen is a freak and he's not some project he's produced like crazy

 

[Minski]

We ain’t getting 2 more firsts to move down three slots. Especially if the #1 isn’t a QB.

Not saying we would get 3 firsts but that would be my price for moving out of the #1 spot

 

[GuernseyCard]

Not saying we would get 3 firsts but that would be my price for moving out of the #1 spot

Then there's no point in picking up the phone.

 

[AZCrazy]

I would try to trade down twice and still stay in the top 7.
Want Bosa Oakland? You definitely need to make up for your screw up letting Khalil Mack go.

Trade down to #4 for one of the other Oakland first round picks. You won't get both. Now you've got #4 and #27.
Trade down again with Jacksonville so they can get their QB ahead of the Giants. They'll take Haskins or Murray. Get
their 2nd round pick near the top of the 2nd round.

Now you've got #7, #27, #33, and #38.

Take whoever is left of Greedy Williams, Greg Little, Josh Allen, or Jonah Williams at #4.
Take N'Keal Harry at #27.
Take Noah Fant at #33
Take Cody Little at #38.

Offense rebuilt.

Focus all that huge amount of free agent dollars on a CB2 and big NT.

Pipe dream? Sure, but it happens every year for some team.

 

[NJCardFan]

I would try to trade down twice and still stay in the top 7.
Want Bosa Oakland? You definitely need to make up for your screw up letting Khalil Mack go.

Wasn't a screw up. Oakland wasn't going to pay Mack the ridiculous contract the Bears ended up giving him so they traded him for 2 first round picks. They can get Bosa or Allen at #4. Then they traded a cancer in Amari Cooper and got another 1st round pick. Gruden isn't stupid. He knew they weren't going to win with or without Mack so he got high value for him. I think it was a good move.

 

[Timm Rosenbach]

Just take the best player on the board. Don’t overthink the pick

 

[football karma]

who knows, but i have a hard time seeing the Raiders giving up a ton for Bosa when staying put guarantees them Josh Allen or one of the top defensive linemen --

 

[Timm Rosenbach]

The younger Bosa is basically a clone of his older brother. You know what you are getting. An absolute technician. He is a sure thing. Expect this at the combine

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[Harry]

Williams can play the nose in a 3-4. He anchors well and he can collapse the pocket. Bosa would be my choice over Allen if it came to that. Bosa is better against the run. I think he’ll be a 4-3 DE or a 3-4 OLB. Peters has quite a bit of wear on his tires. He can’t last much longer. Williams would fit for 5 years. Bosa would be far better than Golden. The Cards could sign an OLB in FA and take Williams or trade down. If they stay put I’m reasonably sure they’d take Bosa. I still think the Cards get an offer from a team wanting Haskins. I do not expect the Raiders to trade up. SF wants an edge rusher and if the Cards can convince them someone’s moving up to take Bosa, the Cards could drop down one and get the Niners second. They could move down again if they want an OT. Lots of options. They control the board.