Recon_Hawk":fjb560ns said:
Nice mock. The first three picks would be quite the steal.
I'm curious, though, what role do you see Shelton playing? I get the love for the guy, I'm just wondering if the value is there for a team to draft a player at the same position as its best defensive linemen. Would a returning healthy Mebane change your mind?
Any other thoughts to go with your mock? Like do you think Avril will get re-signed, so they could afford to wait till the 3rd to draft a DE or would that increase the need of a defensive end in your opinion?
Lastly, what type of tackle is Jake Fisher? A swing tackle or more a backup for Okung?
Thanks ReconHawk. Great questions. Following is my thinking...
My premise about Shelton is he could rotate with Mebane. Thus keeping Mebane healthier and fresher. Mebane is the best interior lineman on the team bar none. He's also one of the oldest, if not the oldest DL on the team. Shelton versatile in the sense, he's shown to be great against the run and also provides interior pas rush. Maybe they can play Mebane and Shelton together. It just gives many options on how to play upfront. Realistically, Shelton will most likely be drafted before the Seahawks pick, if he continues to impress.
I believe the Seahawks will re-sign Avril. He and Bennett are starting to form a tenacious duo. Keep that going. I believe that Schofield may be gone. He could start out as the backup for Avril and the LEO spot. Then take over there in the future.
Fisher is a versatile lineman. He's played both RT and LT. I see him primarily as the backup to Okung starting out. Currently there isn't a natural backup at LT on the team. This would help with depth there. His strength is pass protection so maybe situational rotation to spell Okung too.