I sure as shit hope not.

Going OL in the first two rounds doesn't make sense to me. I guess we'll find out soon enough.

I sure hope Ballard hasn't been drinking from same water cooler that Grigson did... Flashbacks of the Phillip Dorsett selection in 2015. I hated that pick with a passion. :cool:

I can only wrap my head around it if a LT prospect drops and he plays RT until Constanzo retires and Smith moves to RG.

And Glowinski becomes a super-sub (or Castonzo just departs via free agency next year).

I mean, it’s not a TERRIBLE idea, but given some of the holes elsewhere that seem a bit more dire, augmenting an already strong (for once) OL is a bit uninspiring.

That said, I’m sure 2008-2018 Coltsalr would kill 2019 Coltsalr for being so cavalier about investing in the OL. That, and I do really like Greg Little (who’s projected to fall to the 2nd round). So if they did that, I wouldn’t be irate.

The OL, from strongest to weakest (this is by player, not position):

Nelson - Rookie All-Pro who should continue to get better.
Smith - I expect a big jump in quality, and his rookie year was pretty good. He may move to RG but he's a starter going forward.
Castonzo - Healthy most of his career and not that old. I expect he'll get contract from the team.
Kelly - Arguably the 2nd most-talented blocker on the line, especially when you consider what he offers pre-snap. But he is hurt a lot.
Glowinski - Played well, but is clearly the least-talented starter

From this perspective an interior OL that can be a better backup/replacement for Kelly and/or can push Glowinski down the depth chart could make sense. After so many years of shit OL I am not going to complain about a 2nd or 3rd round pick there. Not my first choice but I wouldn't hate it.

The fact that the Colts have been talked about for Josh Jacobs tells me there's a 0% chance we're drafting him in the 1st. Ballard isn't going to tell anyone the truth there and neither is anyone on his staff. NFL people lie like rugs this time of year.

Thinking about that O-line with a year under their belt and going through a training camp as a unit and gelling together more is exciting to see how good they can really become. The continued progress at depth will be huge too. Cant wait for the draft and next season!

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Michigan DL Rashan Gary has a labral tear in his shoulder.

Gary reportedly suffered the injury in college but was able to play through it. Rapoport adds "most believe he can play this season" before getting the shoulder fixed next offseason. Still, it is a red flag for a player who was already a polarizing prospect. Despite outstanding testing numbers, it is possible Gary falls out of the first round.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

‎Apr‎ ‎23‎, ‎2019‎ ‎9‎:‎19‎ ‎AM

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I have no problem going offensive line early, even the first round. This teams identity is being built around a dominant offensive line. These five guys will not play every game. Start to make that dominance injury proof.

I believe running back is devalued because coaching are still figuring out how to get the most out of them with the emphasis so much on passing. If you see them in sort of the same light as the NBA is seeing players, position-less it can help. If the guy has the ability to line up outside and be a receiving threat, can block and run well I still think there is a place for a running back in the first round. I'm not sold on Jacobs because he lacks break away speed. That said, Polian said you need playmakers and he appears to be one.

My perfect draft would be heavy on defense (esp line) with at least one offensive lineman in the first two days.

This actually worries me. Gary has great traits, but I'm concerned about players with traits who don't have production.