Well Leonard was a guy who many thought Indy reached on, only to bloom into the DRoY. Perhaps Phillips could take that leap. He is a year younger than Malik, and even though it isn't his strong suit, I can the upside in his coverage ability.
FWIW, DePodesta said a team called him after the pick and said "that was our guy"
Feel the same way. As someone in the business, I was taught to be concise. I get why some would wanna add context but sheesh have a plan, don't go in there swingin' blindly