Just for fun...best of class? (1 Viewer)

[SigFreudianSlip]

Joe Bachie!! Sam Mills 2.0, but taller.

Sam was my fave backer ever, I sure wish Bachie could come close. Or anyone we have come close lol.

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Ruiz is the key to this question. He really need to be everything the coaches hope he will be because this will be Drew's 3rd center in 3 years to get accustom to. If he can master the position and Drew is comfortable with him then it will be a lock as the best/most productive player they drafted this year. McCoy is a more physical type player (especially run blocking) than Ruiz which will fit well at the guard position.

I hadn’t looked at it from that perspective. Great post.

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

This is a great point about line calls too and perhaps part of the team's thought process. Your center needs to be on the ball and intelligent, and we know for a fact that McCoy is really really stupid. So perhaps having a smarter player making line calls will help us.

Facetious or is he said to be slow?

 

[bobad]

I'm going to say Ruiz. However, I think Trautman could turn into a Whitten or Olsen.

 

[Mississippi Saints Fan]

Our success with drafting and coaching o-line is much >>> than LB. For that reason alone, I'm going with Ruiz. I am excited about Baun, but wonder how well he can do on a defense that has been historically terrible at developing these players. The TE, I think he is the biggest unknown, at least to me. I think, depending on how he performs at camp and practices, he could earn some snaps, but I think it could be mostly a grooming year for him. I think all these players have the potential to be great contributors, but Ruiz seems like the most plug and play ready player.

 

[Stalwart385]

Ruiz is the easy answer for me. An elite athlete at the position. Has the mind for the position. The team has a solid draft history there.

Baun is hard to pick because he's not a perfect scheme fit and our LB history is atrocious. Not an elite athlete either. I think he could be the one to turnaround our LB history but not best in class.

Trautman is a wild card. He could explode with NFL coaching in our system. He has a long way to project as of now.

 

[louder]

I think all three of our early picks will have a huge impact. Ruiz will strengthen the interior of the line. Trautman has great hands and should contribute as a weapon this year. But Baun is my pick for having the biggest impact this year. Coupled with Davis, and behind a stout Dline, Baun will make some big plays. He’s fast, has good initial burst, uses his hands well, and is a great option off the edge. He’ll be a huge upgrade over Klein.

 

[Loose Cannon]

Facetious or is he said to be slow?

Good question. Really glad you asked

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Good question. Really glad you asked

I thought that was gonna be the reason.
I worked for a company that would only hire A&M grads, seriously. Would not hire Longhorns. The hate is strong.

 

[Loose Cannon]

I thought that was gonna be the reason.
I worked for a company that would only hire A&M grads, seriously. Would not hire Longhorns. The hate is strong.

A lot of employers won't hire overqualified candidates. Fast food, trash trucks, etc.

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

A lot of employers won't hire overqualified candidates. Fast food, trash trucks, etc.

I have nothing against any of those professions but I wasn’t in any of them lol. These guys made well over 6 figures. But I do get the joke, it’s a good one.

 

[Loose Cannon]

I have nothing against any of those professions but I wasn’t in any of them lol. These guys made well over 6 figures. But I do get the joke, it’s a good one.

Yeah, all of us have an aggy veterinarian. I grudgingly admit that mine is cool. I hope he doesn't fondle my dog. He probably does.

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

Yeah, all of us have an aggy veterinarian. I grudgingly admit that mine is cool. I hope he doesn't fondle my dog. He probably does.

Lol right? Everyone I worked with was an engineer. I would mess with them all the time, do the Horns sign and such. They did not care for that. I have no dog in that fight but it’s very funny to rib em.

 

[Joodas Avila]

I think the rook who'll make the immediate year 1 impact will be Baun. Then I can totally see Ruiz and Trautman catching up in year 2 and 3, becoming impact players in their own right. Ultimately, I think Baun , Ruiz and Trautman will evolve into major contributors for the team moving forward. But out the gates, Im going w/Baun because of his versatile ability to play the EDGE and as an off-ball pressure player. I honestly think Baun will push for 7-10 sacks this coming year. From the EDGE, 3pt, 2pt, blitzing as an OLB, MLB, from the SLOT, Baun can pressure the crap out of QBs from literally any/everywhere.

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

I think the rook who'll make the immediate year 1 impact will be Baun. Then I can totally see Ruiz and Trautman catching up in year 2 and 3, becoming impact players in their own right. Ultimately, I think Baun , Ruiz and Trautman will evolve into major contributors for the team moving forward. But out the gates, Im going w/Baun because of his versatile ability to play the EDGE and as an off-ball pressure player. I honestly think Baun will push for 7-10 sacks this coming year. From the EDGE, 3pt, 2pt, blitzing as an OLB, MLB, from the SLOT, Baun can pressure the crap out of QBs from literally any/everywhere.

I hope you end up spot on with your thoughts on Baun especially. So tired of drafting linebackers that fizzle out.