Trying hard not to overthink the 2019 NFL Draft

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NFL teams are in the same boat as players and fans during the time between free agency and the draft.

These teams have their draft boards set some time after the NFL Scouting Combine and do a bit of adjusting based on what previously unknown situations might come up.

Even then, we’ve seen teams overthink the entire process. Last year, it could have very well been the New York Giants selecting running back Saquon Barkley No. 2 overall.

Sure Barkley ended up being NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. But where are the Giants one year later? Glad you asked. Without a quarterback.

Back in 2017, it was the San Francisco 49ers trading down from No. 2 overall to the third pick in order to select former Stanford defensive lineman Solomon Thomas. Almost two years later, and he’s been a complete non-factor.

Now, with just over a month remaining until the 2019 NFL Draft, it’s time to put your minds at ease. Let’s stop overthinking and check in what the top-10 teams should do when the annual event comes calling.

Arizona Cardinals: Kliff knows best, Cheers!

San Francisco 49ers: Time to get edgy.

New York Jets: Trade down, Mr. Maccagnan.

Oakland Raiders: Don’t let shiny things distract you.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: It’s the defense, dummy!

New York Giants: Close the book on Eli.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Big Nick needs packages to deliver.

Detroit Lions: Buld the D in D-Town.

Buffalo Bills: Go hog wild for Mr. Allen.

Denver Broncos: Steer this stallion in the right direction.

An editor here at Sportsnaut. Contributor at Forbes. Previous bylines include Bleacher Report, Yahoo!, SB Nation. Heard on ESPN ... More about Vincent Frank
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