2024 NFL Draft

[Dam8610]

Given the Colts front office's obsession with traits and rare athletes, I doubt they'll be interested in Latu, despite him being a ready made pass rusher, and I think they'll end up interested in Nate Wiggins, Cooper DeJean, and Ga'Quincy McKinstry. Also Khyree Jackson will almost certainly be a Colt, possibly at 82 (or a trade down from there).

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Given the Colts front office's obsession with traits and rare athletes, I doubt they'll be interested in Latu, despite him being a ready made pass rusher, and I think they'll end up interested in Nate Wiggins, Cooper DeJean, and Ga'Quincy McKinstry. Also Khyree Jackson will almost certainly be a Colt, possibly at 82 (or a trade down from there).

Passing on Latu, could be like passing on Terrell Suggs. As long as Latu passes the medicals and he's available at 15, then he has to be the pick. If Latu is gone or doesn't pass his medicals, then I would be happy with Bowers.

Failing that I would trade down, as the top WR's will be gone and I believe that one of the top CB's will be available later.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

Passing on Latu, could be like passing on Terrell Suggs. As long as Latu passes the medicals and he's available at 15, then he has to be the pick. If Latu is gone or doesn't pass his medicals, then I would be happy with Bowers.

Failing that I would trade down, as the top WR's will be gone and I believe that one of the top CB's will be available later.

I agree on Latu, but the Colts pick athletes, and Latu is not likely to be a top flight athlete. I can't see them looking past that and the medicals. Not at 15.

I would be thrilled with Bowers, as well. As far as a trade down, I wouldn't go past PIT or PHI, because beyond that they'd basically be getting the leftovers of the CB group rather than their choice.

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

I agree on Latu, but the Colts pick athletes, and Latu is not likely to be a top flight athlete. I can't see them looking past that and the medicals. Not at 15.

I would be thrilled with Bowers, as well. As far as a trade down, I wouldn't go past PIT or PHI, because beyond that they'd basically be getting the leftovers of the CB group rather than their choice.

Taking Bowers means you’re giving up on Mallory and Woods though right?

Just wondering if they have more faith in those guys then we know of

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by apballin

Taking Bowers means you’re giving up on Mallory and Woods though right?

Just wondering if they have more faith in those guys then we know of

Would drafting Quenton Nelson have meant giving up on talented starting OGs if we had them at the time? Or would it have meant what it meant, that Nelson was a 1 of 1 type of player?

[apballin]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Would drafting Quenton Nelson have meant giving up on talented starting OGs if we had them at the time? Or would it have meant what it meant, that Nelson was a 1 of 1 type of player?

I get that but Nelson was considered a can’t miss automatic hall of famer and that pick has still been scrutinized for taking a guard that high. Same applies to TE, do TEs picked that high ever work out?

To me the teams biggest flaw was injuries to the Oline, it was a totally different team when Braden Smith missed games. I’d say the oldest most beatup position on the roster is Oline but CB is definitely a glaring weakness however that can be covered up with good Dline play

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by apballin

I get that but Nelson was considered a can’t miss automatic hall of famer and that pick has still been scrutinized for taking a guard that high. Same applies to TE, do TEs picked that high ever work out?

To me the teams biggest flaw was injuries to the Oline, it was a totally different team when Braden Smith missed games. I’d say the oldest most beatup position on the roster is Oline but CB is definitely a glaring weakness however that can be covered up with good Dline play

Nelson was 6th overall...so I get your point there. Bowers at 15th overall is a different story, even as a TE. But you only take a TE that high if you are reasonably certain that he will be a perennial All-Pro.

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by apballin

Taking Bowers means you’re giving up on Mallory and Woods though right?

Just wondering if they have more faith in those guys then we know of

Not really. If we end up drafting Bowers then I would expect us to play more 2 TEs (and even 3 TEs) and at the very least will need Woods and Mallory to rotate in.

Although, I could see where if Woods can get healthy and show improvement in blocking that MAC is let go. Also, I would think that if we do draft Bowers then we probably let Granson walk after the season.

[apballin]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

Not really. If we end up drafting Bowers then I would expect us to play more 2 TEs (and even 3 TEs) and at the very least will need Woods and Mallory to rotate in.

Although, I could see where if Woods can get healthy and show improvement in blocking that MAC is let go. Also, I would think that if we do draft Bowers then we probably let Granson walk after the season.

Playing 2 and 3 TE takes Downs off the field though.

My main beef with the TE by committee was they tipped their hand on play calling, if Granson is in it’s a pass if cox is in it’s likely a run. I feel like Mallory showed huge promise as well as Woods, though neither seem to block worth a shit.

If Bowers can be that every down threat then I’m cool with it, if he’s just a better receiver than Mallory but can’t block I don’t know about that. He seems pretty undersized for all the hype

[YDFL Commish]

For this upcoming draft I've nicknamed it the "Group of Three Draft". Corny...I know.

But why I give it this nickname is that at a number of positions that have exactly 3 legit 1st round prospects.

QB: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels
WR: Marvin Harrison Jr, Rome Odunze, Malik Nabers
EDGE: jared Verse, Dallas Turner, Laiatu Latu
CB: Nate Wiggins, Terrion Arnold, Quinyon Mitchell

The other positions are in many ways are kind of bare, with very little 1st round talent. Maybe at DT or OT you could squeeze out 3 legit 1st round prospects.


All of the players listed above could be gone by 15, but I suspect the CB's might still be there.. I certainly expect all the QB's and WR's to be gone and at least 2 EDGE guys.

So, it's pretty simple math. Take your preferred EDGE, CB or Bowers if available or trade down.