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Should ZR or Sarr go #1?

ZR
1
9%
Sarr
1
9%
Someone else
9
82%
 
Total votes: 11

One_and_Done
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Get ready for a 2013 level draft shake up 

Post#1 » by One_and_Done » Sun Jun 23, 2024 12:26 am

I think we can expect a number of draft bombshells on draft day, unless the mocks shift substantially between now and draft day.

Teams have gotten so much better at scouting, but also much better at shutting up and not leaking things. In a draft like this, where there's so little difference between picking 1st and 4th, and where even the top 8-10 don't seem that different, I'm expecting chaos.

People put too much faith in mocks, and rip teams for 'reaches', not realising that all the good teams might have had that guy ranked higher. No draft website has the resources a team has for scouting. Even at companies like ESPN, it's like 2 guys doing their mock. These guys miss alot. You're better off listening to someone who doesn't get sucked in by smokescreens from 'sources' like Nate Duncan.

Zachary R at #1? Really? Either Atlanta are dumb, or this won't happen. The guy projects as a role player at best. OK, maybe a bunch of other guys are risky or won't pan out, but better to role the dice or trade down/out. I haven't scouted this draft that deeply, but I can think of multiple guys I'd take over ZR. Even Sarr is underwhelming. If San Antonio or Miami or OKC had the #1 pick do you think there's any chance these guys go #1?
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