I wouldn't be the happiest going G that's going to be a G. T's are more important and harder to get.

The NFL released a list of current and former NFL players who will announce picks on Day 2 of the draft. Brandon Graham, Detroit native, is slated to announce Nos. 50 and 53 for the Eagles.

— Olivia Reiner (@ReinerOlivia) April 25, 2024

8 minutes ago, mjkline1958 said:

The NFL released a list of current and former NFL players who will announce picks on Day 2 of the draft. Brandon Graham, Detroit native, is slated to announce Nos. 50 and 53 for the Eagles.

— Olivia Reiner (@ReinerOlivia) April 25, 2024

I think he only gets to announce one pick lol

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Didn't realize we hired Fautanus' OC and OL coach. I mean I know we hired them, just didn't register in my  pea brain

Just sounds like he's a G in the NFL.

14 minutes ago, mjkline1958 said:

Didn't realize we hired Fautanus' OC and OL coach. I mean I know we hired them, just didn't register in my  pea brain

"He comes from a good program and he’s a really hard-nosed player who can take coaching. Love the makeup.”- NFC national scout

16 minutes ago, mjkline1958 said:

Didn't realize we hired Fautanus' OC and OL coach. I mean I know we hired them, just didn't register in my  pea brain

Fashanu is a homer,can't rule him out either

2 hours ago, GreenbleedinNC said:

Except he is an OT

Guard is where many draft experts think Fautanu will ultimately end up in the NFL, and it seems to be the most likely spot he'd fit with the Seahawks. However, Fautanu played left tackle for the Huskies, and he ultimately views himself as a tackle.

 Believe this statement kind of supports both our viewpoints.

Vikings in a messed up position. They do have 2 firsts, no QB and Justin Jefferson wants paid but isn't about to consider anything until he knows who the QB is. Doubt they'll get any of the top 3 QB's.

2 hours ago, mjkline1958 said:

Howard Eskin says we're working on a new contract for AJ

Is this good news? I’ll wait until something is announced to compare. Is he upset about his pay…or is this an open up cap room move pushing things back on g future cap hits?

1 minute ago, mjkline1958 said:

Vikings in a messed up position. They do have 2 firsts, no QB and Justin Jefferson wants paid but isn't about to consider anything until he knows who the QB is. Doubt they'll get any of the top 3 QB's.

Lot of rumors that Vikings are interested in moving up for JJ out of Michigan.

They have same Darnold who is also only 26 that could be a nice bridge QB. Have to wonder if Darnold could have a breakout year though as well Vikings would easily be the best team he started for in his NFL career. 

2 hours ago, GreenbleedinNC said:

I don't see Fuega on here. IMO he would be the perfect 2 fer if we move up,but odds are if he's not on this list he is out of the picture. I like that Mahogany kid also if we have to choose later

Him and I like the kid Mason McCormick. Of course being that I like him he’ll most likely become the cowboys new C. LOL kind of

Yeah, like I said, G wouldn't be my choice unless they can eventually take over RT when Lane goes. Great OT's are just more valuable and harder to find. If we're going to expend a lot of draft capital to move up I'd prefer a real game changer if it's a G so be it, just don't think it's the best move.

1 minute ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Is this good news? I’ll wait until something is announced to compare. Is he upset about his pay…or is this an open up cap room move pushing things back on g future cap hits?

Considering Brown is set to be 26m against the cap next year then 41m the year after…. It’s likely a deal to make both sides happy lower the cap hit on our end we’ll also giving Brown more money in guarantees 

2 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Is this good news? I’ll wait until something is announced to compare. Is he upset about his pay…or is this an open up cap room move pushing things back on g future cap hits?

AJ has no more guaranteed $ after this yr, good time to extend him, esp before CeeDee or Jefferson

Just now, mjkline1958 said:

Yeah, like I said, G wouldn't be my choice unless they can eventually take over RT when Lane goes. Great OT's are just more valuable and harder to find. If we're going to expend a lot of draft capital to move up I'd prefer a real game changer if it's a G so be it, just don't think it's the best move.

I mean the plan would likely to be he will replace Lane at RT but how many years until that happens? 
If we draft the kid and he is playing RG like Nelson or Martin would we still want to move him in 2-3(maybe more years) when Lane decides to retire? Or would we just look to draft a new T anyway 

AJ signed thru 28 w/ the last 2 yrs voided but has no guaranteed money after this yr

2 hours ago, GreenbleedinNC said:

Doing this also ensures whomever loses the RG start would also be a very good BU. This,however,doesn't address if Lane goes down,but I suspect we find another OT in the draft somewhere or our round 2 selection is someone who can also fill in at T if it became necessary. Latu is just a madman who will give it his all every play. He lives for the moment because he has to(read what he went through), So, my official pick is going to be Latu. I am now on the record

Latu scares me with his neck infusion. The fact he got cleared by zero credibility Chip Kelly doesn’t help. Chip would throw his mom in on a goaline play. But would have to believe if we selected him he checked out on a very thorough medical exam. Still that is just a scary injury to ever play football on again. Trading up in the first for such a high risk seems really huge gamble.

 

2 hours ago, GreenbleedinNC said:

Draftek has Latu at 12. That is my call that we move to 12 for him and take a RG in round 2

Very likely scenario

Should be beneficial for us to watch the battle for QB's at the top,who moves and who doesn't.If 5 QB's go at the top,we may not have to move at all

1 minute ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Latu scares me with his neck infusion. The fact he got cleared by zero credibility Chip Kelly doesn’t help. Chip would throw his mom in on a goaline play. But would have to believe if we selected him he checked out on a very thorough medical exam. Still that is just a scary injury to ever play football on again. Trading up in the first for such a high risk seems really huge gamble.

2 years ago? Playing all that time? It's not like he got hurt at the combine. With all the teams checking him out don't you think a read flag would have waved by now???? 

20 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said:

Guard is where many draft experts think Fautanu will ultimately end up in the NFL, and it seems to be the most likely spot he'd fit with the Seahawks. However, Fautanu played left tackle for the Huskies, and he ultimately views himself as a tackle.

 Believe this statement kind of supports both our viewpoints.

Believe this statement is one of many OPINIONS and carries no more weight than any other

48 minutes ago, mjkline1958 said:

Just sounds like he's a G in the NFL.

I believe he’s the top G. But like I posted…he believes he’s a T. 

16 minutes ago, Bleedinggreen93 said:

Lot of rumors that Vikings are interested in moving up for JJ out of Michigan.

They have same Darnold who is also only 26 that could be a nice bridge QB. Have to wonder if Darnold could have a breakout year though as well Vikings would easily be the best team he started for in his NFL career. 

Darnold sucks,he sucks wherever he goes

20 minutes ago, mjkline1958 said:

Vikings in a messed up position. They do have 2 firsts, no QB and Justin Jefferson wants paid but isn't about to consider anything until he knows who the QB is. Doubt they'll get any of the top 3 QB's.

Jefferson was filmed throwing a 50 yard pass into the goal post…so maybe he’ll do both jobs 😉