Correct, and he was drafted in the 5th round as a result and he wasn't expected to fill any major roles immediately. In fact, in Mathis' first three seasons he only actually started one game.

Like I said, I don't have a problem taking a flyer on a guy in the late rounds. It's that we shouldn't be relying on such a guy to step in and plug a hole.

With Houston, Sheard, Turay and whoever else is the 4th DE...is there really a hole?

Eli Walker, the prospect in question, is a Safety.

I mean this contract would likely be it with us. He would not sign another after this year if we draft a safety high.

Only way would be if he blows up and the draft pick sucks.

Some notes from Holder on the possibility of trading up:

https://theathletic.com/892290/2019/...nnual-meeting/

If I had to bet, I think it's most likely Ballard would stay put at 26 & 34, then consider moving up from 59 if there's a good player they want.

I agree with this also. I think the talent level plateaus after about 15 guys and continues for awhile. But I think trading down would likely be a benefit because so many guys are similarily rated. Unless you have a couple of specific guys targeted.

I also think those DT's are gonna get gobbled up quickly. I don't think Wilkins will be there, nor even Simmons. I'm starting to wonder about Tillery also. Dre'Mont should be there.

I’d bet he trades back into the second

Next year? No. In 2020 and beyond? Even if Turay and Lewis improve drastically.

I wouldn't be surprised and it's not a bad idea depending on who's on the board. Some QB needy team will fall in love with a QB that has no business going in Round 1.

That depends on how those teams draft earlier in Rd 1 and whether or not they can get Rosen if Arizona goes with Murray. I could see something like:

Cards-Murray
Giants- Haskins
Broncos-Lock
Dolphins-Rosen
Washington-Jones

If it falls that way, where is the market for a team & QB at 26?