Sports Krunch w/DKROM

1. Say one of Rome Odunze or Joe Alt, along with both Dallas Turner and Jared Verse are still available when the Bears are on the clock for the second time. But say the Jaguars at 17 or the Rams at 19, who DESPERATELY need a receiver and LT, respectively, offer the Bears their first and second-round picks this year plus their 2025 third-round pick to move up to 9. If you're Ryan Poles, do you take that deal or do you stay put at 9 and take whoever the top player on your board is?

2. Let's say Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels go 1 and 2 as most expect, and the Patriots don't love the QB's that are still on the board at 3 and make a trade with the Vikings. That would give the Vikings their pick between Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy. If this comes to pass and you're Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, which of the latter two QB's would you select and why?

3. Which prospects in this class (who will likely be available when the Packers on the clock) strike you as someone who will be an immediate contributor at a position of need?

4. When the Lions are on the clock at 29, which of those three positions do you think they'd prefer to address for the long-term?

5. Bears Three-Round Mock (No Trades)

6. Vikings Three-Round Mock (No Trades)

7. Packers Three-Round Mock (No Trades)

8. Lions Three-Round Mock (No Trades)

1. If you're Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort, do you only move back from 4 for a package that's greater than or equal to the value of what the Dolphins received in the Trey Lance trade three years ago? Another thing to keep in mind is that last year, shortly after the Cardinals traded down from 3 with the Texans, they moved right back up to 6 with the Lions to take the guy they coveted all along in Paris Johnson, Jr. Do you anticipate Arizona making a similar series of moves on April 25?

2. Which prospects do you think fit the bill for the Mike Macdonald-led Seahawks at 16 overall? As a result of the trades for Leonard Williams and Sam Howell, Seattle currently has just two picks in the top 100 (16, 81). On a scale of 1-10, how urgently does John Schneider want to trade back from 16 and recoup some lost value?

3. If you're the Rams, do you trade up from 19 to say 12 (the Broncos reportedly want to move back if they can't move up for a QB) and take the last of the top-three OT's, or do you stay put at 19 and take either one of those second-tier tackles or an interior pass rush threat like a Byron Murphy or Johnny Newton?

4. If a WR-needy team like Jacksonville offers the 49ers the 17th overall pick in exchange for Aiyuk, do you take that deal if you're Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch?

5. Cardinals Three-Round Mock (No Trades)

6. Seahawks Three-Round Mock (No Trades)

7. Rams Three-Round Mock (No Trades)

8. 49ers Three-Round Mock (No Trades)

1. Should the Panthers spend both of their second-round picks (33 and 39) on further upgrading the supporting cast for Bryce Young, or should they spend one of those picks on beefing up the Brian Burns-less pass rush?

2. Given the massive investment the Falcons just made in Kirk Cousins with that four-year, $180 million contract, do you get the feeling the Falcons will choose to either upgrade the OL by taking one of the top-three tackles or select one of WR's Rome Odunze or Malik Nabers if they're available?

3. Is it better for the Saints to trade up for one of those aforementioned tackles, or stay put at 14 and take someone in that next tier like Troy Fautanu, J.C. Latham or Amarius Mims?

4. If the corner and edge cupboards are bare (value-wise) when pick 26 rolls around, what would the best move be for the Bucs?

5. Panthers Three-Round Mock (No Trades)

6. Falcons Three-Round Mock (No Trades)

7. Saints Three-Round Mock (No Trades)

8. Bucs Three-Round Mock (No Trades)

1. Dane Brugler said that Dallas Turner is probably the favorite to be the first defensive player off the board. Do you share that view and if so, what on tape makes him such an intriguing talent? Do you think Dallas Turner is capable of evolving into that "Batman" teams covet in their pass rush?

2. What makes Jared Verse an instant impact Day 1 NFL starter and why would some teams have him higher than Dallas Turner on their boards?

3. Do you think Laiatu Latu is worth a top-15 pick, or do you think he's a designated pass rusher at best in the NFL?

4. Would you be surprised if Chop Robinson falls out of the first round altogether? If not, how high can you see him going?

5. Do you believe Darius Robinson continued his momentum at the Combine and does he have a very good chance at hearing his name called on Day 1?

6. Do you think Byron Murphy did what he had to do at the Combine to be drafted in the top-15?

7. Before the Combine, Daniel Jeremiah had Braden Fiske ranked as his 45th overall prospect in the draft. Would you be surprised if Fiske gets drafted even earlier than that?

8. What makes Johnny Newton worthy of an investment in the 20-35 range and do you still expect him to hear his name called around then?

9. Buy Or Sell

-Austin Booker

-Chris Braswell

-Adisa Isaac

-Bralen Trice

-Gabriel Murphy

-Marshawn Kneeland

-T'Vondre Sweat

-Kris Jenkins

-Michael Hall

-Ruke Orhorhoro

-Fabien Lovett, Sr.

-Maason Smith

1. For the second consecutive year, we seem to be looking at a very underwhelming crop of linebackers. What is your overall impression of this group and are there still solid options for LB-needy teams to consider?

2. When you factor in both the athletic promise and the troublesome medical history of Payton Wilson, how high can you see him getting drafted?

3. Since Junior Colson both played in and led a pretty comprehensive, pro-style defense in college, can you see him wearing the green dot for an NFL defense in his rookie season?

4. If any LB in this class were a strong candidate to go on Day 1, why would it be Edgerrin Cooper?

5. Do you think Jeremiah Trotter, Jr. has the highest floor out of any LB in this class outside of Junior Colson?

6. Buy or Sell

-Cedric Gray

-Steele Chambers

-Tommy Eichenberg

-Nathaniel "Bookie" Watson

-Marist Liufau

-Jordan Magee

-Trevin Wallace

-Edefuan Ulofoshio

-Curtis Jacobs

-Easton Gibbs

1. Last week, shortly after NFL free agency began, we saw a rather unprecedented market for running backs develop, especially by today's standards. And a big reason why that happened, according to Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network, is that the NFL is very down on the 2024 RB class. So I have a two-part question for you Jeff. First, what is your overall assessment of this crop of running backs and second, regardless of what you believe, why do you think NFL scouts and personnel executives feel the way they do?

2. Based on his film alone, why do you think most consider Jonathan Brooks to be the best RB of the bunch? Even though he is still recovering from an ACL tear, would you still be surprised if he isn't the first RB off the board?

3. Do you think Blake Corum is more of a second-string RB, even though he has an every-down skill-set? Hypothetically speaking, if Corum got selected by Jim Harbaugh (who obviously coached him in college) and the Chargers on late Day 2 or early Day 3, can you see him becoming a bona fide NFL starter?

4. Given that the NFL highly covets skill position players who are known for making explosive plays (10+ yards) on a regular basis, would you be surprised if Jaylen Wright is the second RB off the board?

5. Bucky Irving is undersized (5-9, 192) and his lack of explosiveness was on full display at the Combine. Were you surprised by that aspect of his performance in Indy and can he still be an effective "change-up" option in an NFL RB stable?

6. Trey Benson only averaged 13.5 touches per game last season and only hit the 20-carry mark in one game during his two-year collegiate career. Do you think he is fully capable of shouldering a bigger load in the NFL?

7. Buy or Sell

-MarShawn Lloyd

-Tyrone Tracy, Jr.

-Ray Davis

-Isaac Guerendo

-Will Shipley

-Audric Estime

-Rasheen Ali

-Dylan Laube

-Cody Schrader

-Isaiah Davis

1. If Terrion Arnold has a case to be the first defensive player off the board on April 25, what is it?

2. Would you be surprised if Quinyon Mitchell ends up being the best corner in this class?

3. Clemson's Nate Wiggins is arguably the most "traits-y" corner in this draft class, but he had a rather disappointing Combine, only weighing in at 173 pounds (2nd percentile) and measuring in at an arm length of 30 1/2" (18th percentile). Do those measurements alone kick him out of the first round altogether?

4. Do you think Cooper DeJean would be best served by switching to safety in the NFL? Should whatever team that drafts Cooper DeJean strongly consider using him as a punt and/or kickoff return specialist early in his career?

5. If Kool-Aid McKinstry runs a respectable time at the Alabama Pro Day this week, do you think he locks himself into the tail-end of the first round at least?

6. What do you like about Mike Sainristil's game and is he worth an investment at some point on Day 2?

7. What is Tyler Nubin's case as the best safety in this year's draft?

8. Buy or Sell

-Ennis Rakestraw, Jr.

-T.J. Tampa

-Kamari Lassiter

-Andru Phillips

-Renardo Green

-Max Melton

-Kris Abrams-Draine

-Jaden Hicks

-Javon Bullard

-Cole Bishop

-Dadrion Taylor-Demerson

-Kamren Kinchens

-Calen Bullock

-Kitan Oladapo

1. For quite some time, Ohio State's Marvin Harrison, Jr. has been touted as a generational WR prospect. Several consider him as the best overall prospect in this draft class regardless of position. What exactly makes Marvin Harrison, Jr. such a rare, special talent?

2. If there is a case for Malik Nabers to be drafted ahead of Marvin Harrison, Jr., what is it?

3. What does Rome Odunze bring to the table that neither Marvin Harrison, Jr. nor Malik Nabers do?

4. What is the best trait in Brian Thomas, Jr.'s game aside from his effectiveness in the deep passing game?

5. What makes Adonai Mitchell such a tailor-made weapon for QB's like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen?

6. What makes Xavier Worthy a more well-rounded player as opposed to just being a ludicrously fast big-play threat?

7. What makes Brock Bowers such a game-changer? Say you're the Bears at 9 and the top three WR's are all gone, would Brock Bowers make sense for them to take there?

8. As big of a drop-off as there is from Brock Bowers to the rest of this TE crop, there does seem to be a consensus TE2 in another Texas Longhorn, Ja'Tavion Sanders. Why is Sanders likely to be the second TE off the board?

9. Buy or Sell

-Roman Wilson

-Ladd McConkey

-Ricky Pearsall

-Keon Coleman

-Xavier Legette

-Malachi Corley

-Troy Franklin

-Cade Stover

-Theo Johnson

-Ben Sinnott

1. NFL insider Benjamin Allbright reported that the NFL is quite lower on Joe Alt than draft media is and added that the league has compared him to Mike McGlinchey, another former Notre Dame OT that you're quite familiar with. Do you agree or disagree with the NFL's assessment of Joe Alt, and if you disagree, why will Alt likely be a better player than the current Broncos RT?

2. Should whoever drafts Taliese Fuaga him try him at tackle first and then switch him to guard if he fails? Would you be surprised if he's the first OT off the board?

3. Why do you think the hype cooled off a bit on Olu Fashanu in the past year? At the Senior Bowl, I had a few conversations with Brandon Thorn, who is THE guy to go to for OL evaluations, and he said that if the big three WR are gone at 9 and Fashanu is still there, the Bears should not hesitate to run the card up to the podium and make Fashanu Caleb Williams' blindside protector. Would you do that if you were Ryan Poles?

4. In your view, what is J.C. Latham's best position at the NFL level?

5. Let's say, hypothetically speaking, Amarius Mims' medical evaluations turn out good. How high can you see him being drafted in that scenario?

6. Do you think the best role for Troy Fautanu at the NFL level is one similar to Alijah Vera-Tucker, meaning he starts at guard but is able to kick outside in a pinch?

7. If his health situation improves over the next six weeks, do you think Jackson Powers-Johnson is worth a top-20-25 pick?

8. Buy Or Sell

-Graham Barton

-Zach Frazier

-Tyler Guyton

-Cooper Beebe

-Jordan Morgan

-Christian Haynes

-Kiran Amegadije

-Christian Mahogany

-Kinglsey Suamataia

-Dominick Puni

-Roger Rosengarten

-Tanor Bortolini

1. Aside from positional value, what makes J.J. McCarthy worth a top-10 pick, and would it surprise you if he got drafted before either Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye?

2. One player expected to shine in on-field workouts at the Combine is Texas DT Byron Murphy. According to NFL Draft Analyst Dane Brugler of The Athletic, Murphy's goals are to run a 4.8-second 40, a 7.2-second three cone drill, and do "at least" 35 bench press reps. If he hits those numbers, will Byron Murphy solidify himself as a top-15 pick in this draft?

3. Should he test as well or better than expected, can you see Chop Robinson being a top-20 pick, especially given the fact the league constantly emphasizes traits when it comes to rushing the QB?

4. If Amarius Mims posts freakish testing numbers as expected and passes medical exams, does that make him the clear-cut OT4 in this class, if not better?

5. If Malik Nabers steals the show during the pre-draft process, would you be surprised if he gets drafted before Marvin Harrison, Jr.?

6. Stock Up, Stock Down

-Roman Wilson

-Keon Coleman

-Kris Jenkins

-Braelon Allen

-Kingsley Suamataia

-Cooper Beebe

-Nate Wiggins

-Quinyon Mitchell

7. First-round Mock Draft 1.0