I like the Beachum and Claiborne moves. Neither may be on the team in 2018 but both are reasonable contracts. Next move should be signing Mintner AND Zach Brown for the price of Hightower. Yes, I would move Lee to the outside. That would take care of the front seven so no need to address in the draft. I think Claiborne is a good get on a one year prove it deal, however that would not eliminate the need to draft a #1 corner very early in the draft. Now lets say Mac trades the 6th pick for #12, and #33, trades (the headache of) Sheldon Richardson to the Cowboys for #60 and trades #39 to the Falcons for #63 and #95.
#12 - Teez Tabor, CB
#33 - Jabrill Peppers, S, Athlete
#60 - Zay Jones, WR
#63 - Adam Shaheen, TE
#95 - Roderick Johnson, OT
#107 - Ethan Pocic, C/G
A #1 receiver is critical for 2018 and beyond. Same with guard as a cheaper replacement for Carpenter must be found. Tight end is just needed immediately. Jabril allows Gilchrist to be gone this year or next and provide a dynamic returner like we haven't seen in a very long time. Imagine if Tabor is as good as advertised and Claiborne stays healthy?! Most importantly, the entire defense could return in 2018 and everyone will be 28 or younger. Another safety, OLB and a DL would be next year's gets. On offense, a RB, another WR and a T would be 2018's priorities. And oh yeah, a QB.
#12 - Teez Tabor, CB
#33 - Jabrill Peppers, S, Athlete
#60 - Zay Jones, WR
#63 - Adam Shaheen, TE
#95 - Roderick Johnson, OT
#107 - Ethan Pocic, C/G
A #1 receiver is critical for 2018 and beyond. Same with guard as a cheaper replacement for Carpenter must be found. Tight end is just needed immediately. Jabril allows Gilchrist to be gone this year or next and provide a dynamic returner like we haven't seen in a very long time. Imagine if Tabor is as good as advertised and Claiborne stays healthy?! Most importantly, the entire defense could return in 2018 and everyone will be 28 or younger. Another safety, OLB and a DL would be next year's gets. On offense, a RB, another WR and a T would be 2018's priorities. And oh yeah, a QB.