Should we do this? versitile OL at 18

[Subzero717]

So you already knew an answer but decided to ask anyway? Cool

Also their playoff games were on too just for the record

And I'm sure everyone was glued to those watching OL play prepping for their draft posts.

 

[Hawkpower]

And I'm sure everyone was glued to those watching OL play prepping for their draft posts.

Again, so your snarky question was just to be a douche. Noted

There are other ways to see how a guy plays besides catching a game live zero guy

Its 2025, not 1987

But be sure to adjust your rabbit ears to catch the game of the week on ABC. Otherwise you wont know who the hawks should draft

Take care

 

[Subzero717]

Again, so your snarky question was just to be a douche. Noted

There are other ways to see how a guy plays besides catching a game live zero guy

Its 2025, not 1987

But be sure to adjust your rabbit ears to catch the game of the week on ABC. Otherwise you wont know who the hawks should draft

Take care

Says the guy that answered a rhetorical question and won't leave it alone.

 

[Scout]

We will see what the "GRAND master plan" is for the interior OL. Even if the young current guards can elevate their game to C or B level you need at least one player to be an anchor or near A level to gel that interior unit. So if Zabel is Creed Humphries 2.0 but healthier why would you pass up on him?

 

[TheLegendOfBoom]

We will see what the "GRAND master plan" is for the interior OL. Even if the young current guards can elevate their game to C or B level you need at least one player to be an anchor or near A level to gel that interior unit. So if Zabel is Creed Humphries 2.0 but healthier why would you pass up on him?

Because you are John Schneider and think you got guys just as talented as Zabel is already!

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Still a lot of assumptions that every one of our linemen suck other than our tackles.

 

[gmor]

Booker's draft stock is tanking and the whole scheme fit worries me a lot. His athleticism and mobility is really questionable, and considering the fact we've already seen some egregious misses on guards in the first round such as Kenyon Green (#15 2022) and possibly Zion Johnson (#17 2022), I wouldn't be mad if we didn't draft an OL at all in round 1 and went with a DB in the first round.

It would be nice if Kelvin Banks makes it to 18.

 

[glenwo2]

It would be nice if Kelvin Banks makes it to 18.

It will be nice if we drafted an OL at #18 but I have a feeling that won't be the case.

 

[Shane Falco]

You know who else dominated the senior bowl last year? Chris Haynes

I think he was very good at some tests, but don't think he dominated. And I don't think many analysts looked at him as more than a solid starter at best even in a zone scheme as many predicted he was best suited. They are hyping up Zabel as possibly a plus starter. We'll see I guess.

 

[Shane Falco]

It will be nice if we drafted an OL at #18 but I have a feeling that won't be the case.

They could always trade back with that pick or trade up with other picks. The top IOL guys will probably be off the board by pick 50 including the top OT's projected to move inside. I'm not predicting they will do this, just saying it could be an option.

 

[nanomoz]

Zabel makes sense. But I might rather have a pass rusher then Donovan Jackson or Tate Rateledge in the 2nd. (If that is doable.)

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Would love to see Zabel but wouldn't scoff at adding a D Lineman. Can't have enough in the trenches.

 

[SeaWolv]

I could see John drafting Golden at #18. Kupp and Scantling aren't here for the long haul.

And I could also see John trading up into the bottom of Round 1 or into the top of Round 2 to draft Zabel.

That would be a helluva great start to our 2025 draft class. Count me in if it falls that way.

Normally I would be ok with a strategy like this but with his draft stock rising after that Senior Bowl performance I doubt he'll be around for round 2.
I really hope JS grabs Zabel at 18 but I fear that, like most mock drafts out there, he's going to grab a WR like Golden, Egbuka or McMillan. If he does I hope he takes the best OG available at 50 or 52 and uses the other on an edge rusher.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Zabel held his own against VERY good competition at the Senior Bowl. Those one-on-one drills matter, imo.
The scouts and guys who follow this heavily were all very impressed with the guy. They watch this stuff more than any of us.

 

[James in PA]

I would strongly consider trading up for Zabel. Some people insist he'll still be there at 18. I'm not so sure. It’s not ideal, but we put ourselves in a position where we need a rookie guard who can come in and contribute right away. He's that guy. Booker is a good player, but wouldn't fit as well in this offense. Zabel is perfect. I hope the coaches are pounding the table for this guy.

 

[Grand Strand Hawk Fan]

I think they should, but I really don't think they will. I think the O-line will be addressed day 2. My gut says they're going to take the best defensive player on the board 1st. Hoping for Emmanwori.

 

[Natethegreat]

Zabel would be available at 18 for sure. Personally I'd prefer that pick only if we get extra picks for trading down.
There are plenty of good options in the second round if we don't get Zabel.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Nah, grab him if he's there. No need to risk it. Dude is a hell of a player, and it's a massive need.

 

[Seahawker]

 

[Ozzy]

People are going to go nuts when they don't go OL at 18 and instead attack that in the 2-4 rounds. It's possible their guys are gone by 18 and they take Zabel but I said it months ago and I think if Loveland is there they take him or another defensive blue chip guy if he falls.