Yeah. ANd we heard the same shit when Emery and company were in power. I think that passing on Tunsil was as screwed up as it gets. They had a one in a decade chance to put together a good offensive line and they blew it.
First - even if we heard the same stuff from Emery, Pace's support is being supported by Fox, Fangio, and Hurtt, not Trestman and Tucker. Now I know Fox gets criticized as too conservative, and Hurtt is just a position coach, but do you really think that Fangio doesnt know what he is doing? He is one of the best defensive minds in the game right now, and an expert with linebackers. Smart GMs take heed of their coaches on draft day. How are you not satisfied in a young GM relying on the evaluation of a top-notch coach?
Second - Leno is doing a good job at LT, and deserves a chance to show that he is growing into the player that we need. We are rebuilding, so we can afford to give him a season to prove himself. Sure, Tunsil is not going to be a LG forever, the Fins have Albert at LT while Tunsil gets into NFL shape, but that doesnt mean we screwed the pooch at LT. There are good LT prospects every year - if we need to find a new LT after this season, we have time to get it right.
Finally - Pace had every reason to pass on Tunsil as a prospect. The video of him smoking had just come out hours before, and Dictator Goodell over-punishes anyone who doesnt act like a boyscout in their down time. In those circumstances, drafting such a prospect is typically not a wise move.
In sum, I feel like you are overreacting to Pace making a wise draft-day decision.
