No that’s not the point. Being right is not the point. I’m trying to speculate what the team will do with pick 45 given the team needs, talent and value, and the team’s history.
I don’t care about being right.
I didn’t see Jordan Howden or Alontae Taylor on the horizon. We’ve made some surprising picks that have worked out. So I’m trying to imagine what they would look for if they are going to want a replacement for Maye and a fill in for Mathieu.
Hicks plays really well on three levels of defense where we will need him to defend the run and pass. It’s better to bring a guy like that in than a linebacker who won’t get much playing time because we spend more time in nickel.
If they feel they can get a guy like that in the 5th round then of course they will go for a more premium position player.