With the 109th pick, the Titans select WR Dez Fitzpatrick

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  1. Chronos

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    It’s working out great for Mike Mayock....
     
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  2. Dman5TX

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    Perfect example.
     
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  3. Young54

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    It doesn't even mean he missed on player. It could mean he hit on a player and someone else is willing to overpay. Judging a GM on whether or not a first round pick is extended is short-sighted and silly.
     
  4. nbtoppers2

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    One such guru, mayock, consistently REACHES for Oakland. That's why I don't trust mock drafts.
     
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  5. Dman5TX

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    Yeah he’s had a really tough go so far as GM. I can’t imagine Gruden is easy to work with either though.
     
  6. Titanoiler51

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    That is why I said might. Totally agree with you.
     
  7. Aqutis30

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    So did we pick this guy because of one play in the Senior Bowl?
     
  8. Young54

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    I get it and normally, I agree with you. JRob has been able to find some unknown or late round gems: Kevin Byard... We were all like who? Same for Nate Davis, Jayon Brown, and Tajae Sharpe. All those guys however, after some research, gave us something to get excited about. There were at least some "experts" that were high on them. They were positions of need. They were super productive. You could see the risk vs high reward potential.

    This guy and the ILB ... eh not so much. I don't see much to get excited about. I agree that you have to trust the GM more than the talking heads, but when the consensus of most "experts" had them ranked much lower, there is a reason for that. The production isn't great. The talent doesn't stick out to me. To make things worse for this guy, we traded up a good bit. With hindsight, we see only one team drafted a WR. That's high risk for what I perceive to be... medium reward? Like really? Do you see this guy being a pro bowler or all pro given the talent? I'd be super surprised/happy if he even becomes a solid 2. Tajae gave me more to get excited about. Hope I'm wrong.

    From the little we can see, do you really think this guy is head and shoulders (3 picks worth) better than the other receivers available at our original pick, assuming he'd be gone? If you had to guess, would you think he'd be gone? Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think so.
     
  9. Chronos

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    No, because he was a standout all week apparently.
     
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  10. Raistmagic

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    I honestly have no idea. He does have some things that get me excited for a 4th rounder, though. His RAS was strong and he has good size. He also had a good senior bowl which helps (debatable how much) assuage concerns about his lack of college production. I haven't looked much into the other guys who were available but I'm sure they have red flags given where we are in the draft. It's definitely apparent that JRob put a fair bit of stock in the Senior Bowl this year.
     
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