People can bitch all they want about the current QB situation. But Howell was a sneaky good get by John & the staff. It didn't cost them a whole lot. He's going to surprise some folks if he gets the opportunity to play this year. I think there's a decent chance he becomes the starter in the near...
I find the current NBA to be boring. I honestly don't miss it. If they come back, it'll be great for the city & region. But I'm not sure how much of it I'll watch. I feel the same way about Hockey btw. It does nothing for me.
Growing pains. It should be expected.
I could easily see them getting off to a slow start initially. But by the 2nd half of the season is when I think things will start to click. Year two under this new staff is when I expect them to make a jump. This team will eventually be a contender. But...
I don't have a problem with who they took in Rounds 1, 3, 5 & 6. My only issue is what they did in Round 4.
The Knight pick remains a headscratcher for me. I see the potential with him. But I also have my concerns.
Barner will certainly provide value as a Y. But I'm not in love with the pick...
Lombardi had high praise for John. Says trading for Howell was a steal. A ton of love for Murphy.
The conversation starts at the 32:00 min mark for those interested.
Byron Murphy- A+
Christian Haynes- A+
Tyrice Knight- C
AJ Barner- B
Nehemiah Pritchett- B
Sataoa Laumea- B+
DJ James- A
Mike Jerrell- C
The Knight pick was the only legitimate reach. He likely could've been had a round or two later.
They got pretty good value however later on in the 6th...
He'll be a solid piece on their D-line. But he's not a game changer by any means.
Verse was a safe pick. But is the type of guy who can run hot/cold production wise. Good player. But he doesn't necessarily have the athletic traits to be a dominate edge in the league.