#473: Dash To The Draft 2024 (Recap of NFC Draft Classes with Bill Carroll)

Sports Krunch w/DKROM

1. NFC North

-Have you ever seen a better situation for a #1 overall pick to walk into? What can Bears fans realistically expect from Caleb Williams in his rookie season?

-Do you think Kiran Amegadjie makes more sense as a long-term replacement for Braxton Jones at LT, or as a long-term replacement for Teven Jenkins at guard?

-How good of a chance do you think Austin Booker has to develop into Montez Sweat's long-term bookend for the Bears?

-What makes J.J. McCarthy and Kevin O'Connell a hand-in-glove fit schematically speaking?

-What makes Dallas Turner potentially worth this massive price (six total picks) for the Vikings?

-Do you anticipate Jordan Morgan being the Packers starting left tackle come Week 1 or do you see him starting his NFL career inside?

-If one of Edgerrin Cooper or Javon Bullard (or both) makes a solid contribution this season, can we be very confident that this Packers defense finally plays up to their potential after two underwhelming years?

-Would it be a massive disappointment if this 2024 Lions defense isn't the best D Dan Campbell has had in his time in Detroit thus far?

-Would you be surprised to see either Christian Mahogany or Mekhi Wingo (or both) as a full-time starter in 2025?

2. NFC East

-Why do you think the Commanders decided to go with Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye?

-Even if it doesn't show up on the stat sheet, should we expect a pretty sizable impact from Ben Sinnott this season?

-Would you bet on both Tyrone Tracy, Jr. and Theo Johnson becoming foundational pieces for this Giants offense along with Malik Nabers?

-If Tyler Nubin and/or Andru Phillips makes a solid impact this year, are the Giants likely a top-12 defense or better?

-In 2023, the Eagles surrendered 35 TD passes and only intercepted 9. With Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean now in the fold, how much should we expect those numbers to improve in Philly's favor this season?

-What makes Jalyx Hunt such an intriguing project for Vic Fangio to work with?

-Do you anticipate Cooper Beebe starting at the pivot for Dallas in 2024?

-How optimistic should the Cowboys be about Marshawn Kneeland becoming a long-term defensive cornerstone like Demarcus Lawrence has been?

3. NFC South

-Was Xavier Legette's breakout campaign last year a fluke or was it a sign of things to come?

-Do you think Jonathon Brooks is likely to be the centerpiece of the Panthers offense in Year 1 of the Dave Canales era?

-If Kirk Cousins shows even the slightest signs of decline between now and 2026, should the Falcons hand the reins over to Michael Penix, Jr. two years from now?

-We all know Raheem Morris can maximize defensive talent, thus are you bullish on two of these three picks (Ruke Orhorhoro, Bralen Trice, Brandon Dorlus) being hits?

-Are you at least somewhat puzzled by Taliese Fuaga's schematic fit with the Saints?

-If the 2024 season goes south for the Saints, should they be willing to start Spencer Rattler for say 3-5 games?

-What does Graham Barton offer the Bucs from Day 1 and how much improvement should we expect from their running game this season?

-Do you think Chris Braswell has what it takes to become a full-time starter for the Bucs?

4. NFC West

-How does Darius Robinson improve this Cardinals defensive front from Day 1 and what is the best way to utilize him?

-What made Trey Benson stand out from all the other running backs in this class and do you believe he's fully capable of shouldering a heavier workload at the NFL level?

-Is it fair to expect a DROY level performance from Byron Murphy this year?

-Can you see Blake Corum getting 35-40% of the carries for the Rams this year?

-What makes Ricky Pearsall the ideal WR for a Kyle Shanahan offense?

-Would you be surprised to see both Renardo Green and Malik Mustapha end up as starters for the 49ers by 2025, if not sooner?