I had Howard as a potential target in rd 2, but this is a round too early imho
Imagine you had a trade in place to go get Dillard at 8, but your HC has a better idea. Says Dillard will be there at 23, so you wait.
You're getting antsy, Minnesota takes a Center. Seattle calls, offers you dibs. You hold your water, pass. Green bay takes the spot & takes a Safety. You let out a huge sigh.
Baltimore calls, let you know they're getting a lot of calls. You don't believe them, you don't take the bait. Eagles take your guy.
Now that HC is mad you. Why didn't you trade up & get
your guy at 8? The name calling starts. You give as good as you get. Then he says, "You're always a dollar short."
"Just like..... Rick
Cal tries to stop him. Devlin starts making loud noises, but you hear it. "Smith."
What are you going to do? Wait at 54 for the 50th best player in the draft? No. That's not how we do in H-Town. We'll show him.
"If you think missing on Dillard was bad, watch this? " You don't ask for permission. You don't seek consensus. You scribble the name on your card. Don't show it to anyone. You nonchalantly, but smuggly turn in your pick.