I’m going to get blasted but I personally think that Pace has to hit on this first round pick as the others have been projects in the making at best. I’d draft Nelson as I believe he will be a perennial pro bowler and the best guard I’ve seen in a long time. I think it’s the safest pick and I think a great offensive line will help Trubisky quicker than talented wr’s will! That’s not to say we don’t need them because we obviously do. There are so many unknowns right now with our wr core.
A second part to this strategy is that it will create depth with Kush as a backup as well as long or sitton and maybe even white hair at center. Grasu at center is an abomination, he needs help or gets absolutely steam rolled into the qb’s face. Whitehair has to shore up his snapping and will only get better at it but he’s an awesome run and pass blocker.
Kyle Long really needs to consider moving back to right tackle for both the sake of the team and his own personal safety! He’s been so banged up the past three years that he won’t last 2 more seasons staying inside with his playing style. He was pretty damn good at tackle two years ago when he had a week to learn the position. If HE wanted to play tackle, Left or Right, he could have been great at it and would be a lot healthier than he is now. I give him props for being tough and playing through tons of injuries but he hasn’t been healthy in two years and still has played at a pro bowl level. An entire offseason at right tackle would be enough to get him ready and be an immediate huge upgrade over Massie who played better towards the end of the season but still is a liability in pass protection.
None of this matters one bit if we get a poor coaching staff! Players are virtually useless in today’s NFL with poor coaching. Look at what fangio has done with this defense in a short period of time with practically a complete change of roster!?!?!
