Well, that didn’t go as expected (at least on my end). As the 1st Round unfolded, I assumed the play was either a trade down or Georgia safety Malaki Starks. The latter seemed a natural fit for Brian Flores’ scheme. His exceptional recognition in run support and natural zone coverage skills would allow him to excel in the hybrid, Swiss Army Knife role that Josh Metellus and Harrison Smith have thrived in during their careers. Analyst Charles Davis often called The Hitman Mike Zimmer’s fixer: run defense being exploited? Send the fixer. Starks gave off fixer vibes.
Draft Thoughts and Other Musings
