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Shally's avatar

Have no problem taking him at 11. If we can trade back a little and he is still there towards latter portion of round 1, all the better

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Mark Bullock's avatar

That would be a good scenario, trading back to add some picks and still landing a weapon Olave

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Shally's avatar

I don’t see Olave coming off ahead of London or Burks. If the Qbs start to come off before we pick at 11 it may open up a trade back option with Pitts or some other team for a specific player at 11. Not sure what KC had to give up to draft Mahomes at 10? But we could always trade back into round 1, or top of round 2 if Olave is there. The other guy who might make sense is Skyy Moore if we miss out on Olave? But between Olave, London, Wilson, Dotson, the 2 Bama receivers, Pickens, and Bell there is going to be a Lot of WR talent in this draft. Some will last to round 3 I think

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Mark Bullock's avatar

Yeah, I’ve only watched the two Ohio State guys so far. Will be watching London and Burks for articles too. But it certainly seems like a pretty deep class of WRs, like many of the last 3/4 have been. Always good to have multiple options

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Ejay183's avatar

Wentz has the arm to take advantage of Olave's deep speed and force defenses to defend the entire field. If he is there at 11, I would be good with that pick.

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Mark Bullock's avatar

I’ve not got deep enough into the whole class to determine value of other players yet, but Olave would certainly add value to any offense, especially with a QB that can push the ball down the field

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Viscount's avatar

There is nothing not to like, with Chris Olave and he doesn't seem to have any obvious weakness. Love his change of speed and route running. I think he would be a great weapon for Wentz, and give defences a big headache on who to cover with Terry, Curtis and Dyami. Whether he is the best WR available I don't know but he looks a solid pick at #11. Be interesting to see your analysis of his Ohio State buddy Garret Wilson... over to you Mark!

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Mark Bullock's avatar

Wilson post coming tomorrow!

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Chris's avatar

the mailbox arm was too clean on that comeback route, great breakdown Mark!

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Billy Dilly's avatar

Olave is ahead of London and Wilson for me as he does the things you want to see in an NFL WR, such as separation and precise routes.

I’d take him at 11 every day and not worry about the trade back.

I’m interested in your views on Burks though, as he seems to have All-Pro measureables with hands like Diggers.

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