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<blockquote data-quote="Dantés" data-source="post: 829014" data-attributes="member: 12283"><p>Let's do a first round mock draft...</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>ARI: K. Murray, QB, OK-</strong> I would not be totally shocked if the Cardinals turn out to be bluffing in a bid to get Oakland to trade a huge haul to move up to #1. However, I see the logic of drafting Murray as well (Keim is on a really hot seat, has to have a big improvement, Murray could be electric enough to save his job). I'm projecting Rosen to LA.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>SF: N. Bosa, ED, OSU- </strong>When big brother Joey came out, there was plenty of discussion among Chargers fans about whether the pick would be Ramsey or Buckner or someone of that ilk. Then Bosa made it to #3 and the Chargers brass put their card in as fast as they could. I think it will be similar with Nick and the Niners.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>NYJ: Q. Williams, iDL, UA- </strong>Fans would likely lose their minds to see the Jets pass on EDGE Josh Allen for Williams, given that they've need edge rushers for... ever. However, Williams is just so far above Allen as a prospect that I can't justify the pick. Plus, it isn't like they don't have room for Williams in their starting defense.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>OAK: J. Allen, ED, UK- </strong>I don't get the top 5 love for Allen, but it seems that almost everyone else does. Finding an edge rusher to try to replace Mack's production has to be a huge priority for Gruden. Allen won't come anywhere close to doing that, but he fits the idea. And the Raiders don't necessarily make great picks anyhow.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>DEN: D. Lock, QB, MIZZ- </strong>Elway, who for years has been the most overrated GM in football, has to be desperate for a QB at this point. Even he can't be dumb enough to think Flacco is really a solution. Here I have him moving up to #5 to make sure he secures his guy in front of the Giants.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>NYG: E. Oliver, iDL, UH- </strong>The Giants need edge help for sure, but they also don't have anyone like Oliver on their defensive line. Gettleman is the same GM that doubled up on iDL in rounds 1 and 2 in 2013 for the Panthers. He loves to draft linemen. Oliver would likely do more for their pass rush than any edge rushers left here.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>JAC: J. Taylor, OT, FLA- </strong>After releasing Jermey Parnell, the Jags have a pretty glaring hole at right tackle. The guy currently slated to start would be 2018 4th rounder Will Richardson, who missed his rookie season. Taylor is one of a handful of options, but just strikes me as a great fit for what they want to do in their offense.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>DET: J. Williams, OL, UA- </strong>Offensive line hasn't been a common pick for DET, but it makes some sense. They have a pretty big hole at RG, and they are also getting into the waning years of RT Ricky Wagner both in terms of his contract and his performance. Williams makes sense in both spots and is just better value than someone like Gary.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>WAS: D. Jones, QB, DUKE- </strong>Most of the time that QB's go in the first round, it's via trade up. Here I have Washington coming up an extra spot ahead of Cincy to secure their guy. I have not watched these QB's, so I'm really basing this on what I'm hearing regarding who the NFL likes. I do know Jones is a guy who wins by being on time and accurate in the short game, which fits Jay Gruden well.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>TB: D. White, LB, LSU- </strong>I believe that the Bucs love White, but this makes a lot more sense to me than taking him at #5 overall. White is immensely talented, but I can't help smelling a bust here given his questionable instincts and propensity to play out of control. A bust for Tampa would make sense.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>CIN: D. Haskins, QB, OSU- </strong>The Bengals have a new coach, which often means a new QB. They have zero cap implications if they cut or trade Dalton. There haven't been any extension talks. In other words, there are lots of signs that they could take a QB. They get aced out for Jones by WAS, so they settle for Haskins here who the NFL reportedly doesn't like as much as the media.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>GB: D. Bush, LB, UM- </strong>With the QB action put to bed, I don't see a trade down in this particular mock. Dillard still makes some sense to me, but [USER=12583]@JanisJubilee[/USER] passed along that Jim Nagy, who runs the Sr Bowl, feels that Dillard is a LT only. So let's look at a different scenario. The Packers get the best linebacker in the draft, the rare player who combines elite athleticism with great fundamentals and instincts. Pettine could cook up a whole lot of nasty with a guy like Bush.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>HOU: A. Dillard, OT, WSU- </strong>The tanking Dolphins move down as Houston comes up to secure a legit left tackle. The Texans OL is legitimately horrendous both on paper and on the field. Dillard needs plenty of refinement coming out of that offense, but he is immensely talented and has proved a quick study this off-season.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>ATL: B. Burns, ED, FSU- </strong>The Falcons' best edge rusher was seeking treatment for mental illness this off-season. Burns is overrated, as his fans tend to sweep his strength deficiencies under the rug, but he remains an elite athlete who is technically advanced. He would at least offer value as a sub rusher in passing situations. The team that takes him will obviously be banking on him getting bigger/stronger at the next level.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>BUF: T. Hockenson, TE, IA- </strong>The Bills' TE room is pretty spare. Positional value aside, Hockenson is a top 5 player in this class. He would give Josh Allen a really secure target from the position, help their running backs with his blocking, and demand attention away from their receivers. The Bills taking him here is more reasonable than at #9. My ideal draft for the Packers would have them moving down to this pick for either Hockenson or Bush.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>CAR: M. Sweat, ED, MSU- </strong>The Panthers have got to have more help at DE. It's a critical position in that defense and their depth chart at the position is terrible. It would be Sweat or Gary here in this scenario. Sweat is the better prospect, but his heart issue may mean he drops later. Brugler seems to think that it wasn't nearly as much of a concern as it was for Maurice Hurst.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>NYG: R. Gary, ED, UM- </strong>Gary is immensely talented, but I would be terrified of drafting him. The word on him is that he's very much a fan of his own talent, which might explain why he didn't capitalize on his potential at Michigan. But he fills a big need here and could be a great get if he responds well to coaching at the next level.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>MIN: C. Ford, OL, OK- </strong>I'm not really sold that Ford fits great with what Minny wants to do on offense now that Kubiak is overseeing things, but their OL sucks and Ford is the best guy left on the board. His versatility would obviously help sort out their best five guys, as he could play both inside and outside.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>TEN: C. Ferrell, ED, CLEM- </strong>The Titans have now moved on from both edge stalwarts Brian Orakpo and Derrick Morgan. They signed Cameron Wake to be a pass rush specialist, and they have Harold Landry waiting in the wings, but they really lack someone to give them power and stability outside. Ferrell would bring that, albeit not in a flashy package.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>PIT: M. Brown, WR, OK- </strong>I am pretty skeptical that a 166 lb WR can survive in the NFL, but this mock is about my projections, not my preferences. Weight aside, every well connected analyst seems to think Brown will go in the 1st round. I still have my doubts, but this match makes sense as his closest stylistic comp is Antonio Brown.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>OAK: G. Williams, CB, LSU- </strong>Eager to make sure they secure one of the few legit CB prospects in the draft, Oakland uses some of its immense pick capital to move up and take Greedy Williams. Incidentially, I don't like Williams much as a prospect, so this fit feels right.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>BAL: P. Campbell, WR, OSU- </strong>The Ravens are building an unconventional offense, so what better fit than an unconventional WR? Campbell would be a screen/jet-sweep weapon to incorporate into the run-heavy Lamar Jackson experience. Jackson needs player who can create with the ball in their hands. Campbell's inexperience downfield would be mitigated by his usage.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>MIA: C. Wilkins, iDL, CLEM- </strong>After moving down for the extra draft capital, MIA looks for the best, highest character, foundational building block they can find. In this scenario, that's Wilkins. Teams in the Dolphins' situation are best served looking for high floor players who can help establish culture.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>SEA: D. Risner, OL, KSU- </strong>The Seahawks' line was much improved in 2018, but they still need to improve everywhere other than LT and C. Risner is ideal in that he can fill whatever spot they need the most. His nasty play demeanor and run-block first mentality would play well with what they're trying to do there.<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>PHI: D. Lawrence iDL, CLEM- </strong>The Eagles have found their success by building strong units in the trenches. While they have Cox and Malik Jackson, neither profiles anything like the massive and talented Lawrence. While Lawrence's film was hot and cold in 2018, which is typical for big iDL's anyways, it was revealed that he was playing through an injury.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>IND: B. Murphy, CB, UW- </strong>The Colts have a pretty big need at cornerback. Murphy may not end up going this high because he's not very big and he's not very fast, however neither his size nor his speed are prohibitive concerns. What he is, is a really good football player, who would instantly become the best natural corner on the roster. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>OAK: N. Fant, TE, IA- </strong>The Raiders have a hole at this position after losing Jared Cook. So here, they replace him with a player who is similar in a lot of ways. Fant is really fast and explosive, however he isn't as dynamic as you'd expect with the ball in his hands, and whether the ball ever gets secure in his hands in the first place is questionable. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>AZ: G. Bradbury, C, NCSU- </strong>The Cardinals own this pick for the purposes of this scenario as I had them trading Rosen to the Chargers. They really need to take the best OL available here. In this scenario, that's Bradbury. They drafted Mason Cole last year to play the pivot, but if it were me, I would take Bradbury and move Cole over to the guard competition. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>KC: J. Tillery, DL, ND- </strong>Tillery might seem redundant on the Chiefs, given that his most frequent comparison is Chris Jones, but the value here is really good, and they could easily play together. Both will be able to move between end and tackle in their new 4-3, given them versatility to get two very dangerous players on the field together. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>GB: A. Brown, WR, Miss- </strong>As the wide receiver position has been picked a little bit and the run on safeties hasn't started yet in this mock, I will have the Packers take their guy for the slot at #30. Brown is a shockingly quick for such a big, strong WR. He wins after the catch with that combination of elusiveness and power. From 2016-2018, Brown broke 50 tackles, gained 7.6 YAC, and has been one of CFB's best big play threats.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>LAR: E. McCoy, OL, TAMU- </strong>The Rams need some immediate help on the interior. Depending on how things shake out with other players already on the roster, that help may need to come at guard or center. McCoy's value lies in his versatility. He would be able to slot in to whatever spot helps the rams the most. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>NE: Z. Allen, DL, BC- </strong>I could see a trade down before making this pick, but I could see a match like this for the Patriots. Allen works both inside and outside, much like Trey Flowers. It would be a lot like them to find a cheap, rookie contract version of the guy they just allowed to leave for 17M/season. </li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dantés, post: 829014, member: 12283"] Let's do a first round mock draft... [LIST=1] [*][B]ARI: K. Murray, QB, OK-[/B] I would not be totally shocked if the Cardinals turn out to be bluffing in a bid to get Oakland to trade a huge haul to move up to #1. However, I see the logic of drafting Murray as well (Keim is on a really hot seat, has to have a big improvement, Murray could be electric enough to save his job). I'm projecting Rosen to LA. [*][B]SF: N. Bosa, ED, OSU- [/B]When big brother Joey came out, there was plenty of discussion among Chargers fans about whether the pick would be Ramsey or Buckner or someone of that ilk. Then Bosa made it to #3 and the Chargers brass put their card in as fast as they could. I think it will be similar with Nick and the Niners. [*][B]NYJ: Q. Williams, iDL, UA- [/B]Fans would likely lose their minds to see the Jets pass on EDGE Josh Allen for Williams, given that they've need edge rushers for... ever. However, Williams is just so far above Allen as a prospect that I can't justify the pick. Plus, it isn't like they don't have room for Williams in their starting defense. [*][B]OAK: J. Allen, ED, UK- [/B]I don't get the top 5 love for Allen, but it seems that almost everyone else does. Finding an edge rusher to try to replace Mack's production has to be a huge priority for Gruden. Allen won't come anywhere close to doing that, but he fits the idea. And the Raiders don't necessarily make great picks anyhow. [*][B]DEN: D. Lock, QB, MIZZ- [/B]Elway, who for years has been the most overrated GM in football, has to be desperate for a QB at this point. Even he can't be dumb enough to think Flacco is really a solution. Here I have him moving up to #5 to make sure he secures his guy in front of the Giants. [*][B]NYG: E. Oliver, iDL, UH- [/B]The Giants need edge help for sure, but they also don't have anyone like Oliver on their defensive line. Gettleman is the same GM that doubled up on iDL in rounds 1 and 2 in 2013 for the Panthers. He loves to draft linemen. Oliver would likely do more for their pass rush than any edge rushers left here. [*][B]JAC: J. Taylor, OT, FLA- [/B]After releasing Jermey Parnell, the Jags have a pretty glaring hole at right tackle. The guy currently slated to start would be 2018 4th rounder Will Richardson, who missed his rookie season. Taylor is one of a handful of options, but just strikes me as a great fit for what they want to do in their offense. [*][B]DET: J. Williams, OL, UA- [/B]Offensive line hasn't been a common pick for DET, but it makes some sense. They have a pretty big hole at RG, and they are also getting into the waning years of RT Ricky Wagner both in terms of his contract and his performance. Williams makes sense in both spots and is just better value than someone like Gary. [*][B]WAS: D. Jones, QB, DUKE- [/B]Most of the time that QB's go in the first round, it's via trade up. Here I have Washington coming up an extra spot ahead of Cincy to secure their guy. I have not watched these QB's, so I'm really basing this on what I'm hearing regarding who the NFL likes. I do know Jones is a guy who wins by being on time and accurate in the short game, which fits Jay Gruden well. [*][B]TB: D. White, LB, LSU- [/B]I believe that the Bucs love White, but this makes a lot more sense to me than taking him at #5 overall. White is immensely talented, but I can't help smelling a bust here given his questionable instincts and propensity to play out of control. A bust for Tampa would make sense. [*][B]CIN: D. Haskins, QB, OSU- [/B]The Bengals have a new coach, which often means a new QB. They have zero cap implications if they cut or trade Dalton. There haven't been any extension talks. In other words, there are lots of signs that they could take a QB. They get aced out for Jones by WAS, so they settle for Haskins here who the NFL reportedly doesn't like as much as the media. [*][B]GB: D. Bush, LB, UM- [/B]With the QB action put to bed, I don't see a trade down in this particular mock. Dillard still makes some sense to me, but [USER=12583]@JanisJubilee[/USER] passed along that Jim Nagy, who runs the Sr Bowl, feels that Dillard is a LT only. So let's look at a different scenario. The Packers get the best linebacker in the draft, the rare player who combines elite athleticism with great fundamentals and instincts. Pettine could cook up a whole lot of nasty with a guy like Bush. [*][B]HOU: A. Dillard, OT, WSU- [/B]The tanking Dolphins move down as Houston comes up to secure a legit left tackle. The Texans OL is legitimately horrendous both on paper and on the field. Dillard needs plenty of refinement coming out of that offense, but he is immensely talented and has proved a quick study this off-season. [*][B]ATL: B. Burns, ED, FSU- [/B]The Falcons' best edge rusher was seeking treatment for mental illness this off-season. Burns is overrated, as his fans tend to sweep his strength deficiencies under the rug, but he remains an elite athlete who is technically advanced. He would at least offer value as a sub rusher in passing situations. The team that takes him will obviously be banking on him getting bigger/stronger at the next level. [*][B]BUF: T. Hockenson, TE, IA- [/B]The Bills' TE room is pretty spare. Positional value aside, Hockenson is a top 5 player in this class. He would give Josh Allen a really secure target from the position, help their running backs with his blocking, and demand attention away from their receivers. The Bills taking him here is more reasonable than at #9. My ideal draft for the Packers would have them moving down to this pick for either Hockenson or Bush. [*][B]CAR: M. Sweat, ED, MSU- [/B]The Panthers have got to have more help at DE. It's a critical position in that defense and their depth chart at the position is terrible. It would be Sweat or Gary here in this scenario. Sweat is the better prospect, but his heart issue may mean he drops later. Brugler seems to think that it wasn't nearly as much of a concern as it was for Maurice Hurst. [*][B]NYG: R. Gary, ED, UM- [/B]Gary is immensely talented, but I would be terrified of drafting him. The word on him is that he's very much a fan of his own talent, which might explain why he didn't capitalize on his potential at Michigan. But he fills a big need here and could be a great get if he responds well to coaching at the next level. [*][B]MIN: C. Ford, OL, OK- [/B]I'm not really sold that Ford fits great with what Minny wants to do on offense now that Kubiak is overseeing things, but their OL sucks and Ford is the best guy left on the board. His versatility would obviously help sort out their best five guys, as he could play both inside and outside. [*][B]TEN: C. Ferrell, ED, CLEM- [/B]The Titans have now moved on from both edge stalwarts Brian Orakpo and Derrick Morgan. They signed Cameron Wake to be a pass rush specialist, and they have Harold Landry waiting in the wings, but they really lack someone to give them power and stability outside. Ferrell would bring that, albeit not in a flashy package. [*][B]PIT: M. Brown, WR, OK- [/B]I am pretty skeptical that a 166 lb WR can survive in the NFL, but this mock is about my projections, not my preferences. Weight aside, every well connected analyst seems to think Brown will go in the 1st round. I still have my doubts, but this match makes sense as his closest stylistic comp is Antonio Brown. [*][B]OAK: G. Williams, CB, LSU- [/B]Eager to make sure they secure one of the few legit CB prospects in the draft, Oakland uses some of its immense pick capital to move up and take Greedy Williams. Incidentially, I don't like Williams much as a prospect, so this fit feels right. [*][B]BAL: P. Campbell, WR, OSU- [/B]The Ravens are building an unconventional offense, so what better fit than an unconventional WR? Campbell would be a screen/jet-sweep weapon to incorporate into the run-heavy Lamar Jackson experience. Jackson needs player who can create with the ball in their hands. Campbell's inexperience downfield would be mitigated by his usage. [*][B]MIA: C. Wilkins, iDL, CLEM- [/B]After moving down for the extra draft capital, MIA looks for the best, highest character, foundational building block they can find. In this scenario, that's Wilkins. Teams in the Dolphins' situation are best served looking for high floor players who can help establish culture. [*][B]SEA: D. Risner, OL, KSU- [/B]The Seahawks' line was much improved in 2018, but they still need to improve everywhere other than LT and C. Risner is ideal in that he can fill whatever spot they need the most. His nasty play demeanor and run-block first mentality would play well with what they're trying to do there. [*][B]PHI: D. Lawrence iDL, CLEM- [/B]The Eagles have found their success by building strong units in the trenches. While they have Cox and Malik Jackson, neither profiles anything like the massive and talented Lawrence. While Lawrence's film was hot and cold in 2018, which is typical for big iDL's anyways, it was revealed that he was playing through an injury. [*][B]IND: B. Murphy, CB, UW- [/B]The Colts have a pretty big need at cornerback. Murphy may not end up going this high because he's not very big and he's not very fast, however neither his size nor his speed are prohibitive concerns. What he is, is a really good football player, who would instantly become the best natural corner on the roster. [*][B]OAK: N. Fant, TE, IA- [/B]The Raiders have a hole at this position after losing Jared Cook. So here, they replace him with a player who is similar in a lot of ways. Fant is really fast and explosive, however he isn't as dynamic as you'd expect with the ball in his hands, and whether the ball ever gets secure in his hands in the first place is questionable. [*][B]AZ: G. Bradbury, C, NCSU- [/B]The Cardinals own this pick for the purposes of this scenario as I had them trading Rosen to the Chargers. They really need to take the best OL available here. In this scenario, that's Bradbury. They drafted Mason Cole last year to play the pivot, but if it were me, I would take Bradbury and move Cole over to the guard competition. [*][B]KC: J. Tillery, DL, ND- [/B]Tillery might seem redundant on the Chiefs, given that his most frequent comparison is Chris Jones, but the value here is really good, and they could easily play together. Both will be able to move between end and tackle in their new 4-3, given them versatility to get two very dangerous players on the field together. [*][B]GB: A. Brown, WR, Miss- [/B]As the wide receiver position has been picked a little bit and the run on safeties hasn't started yet in this mock, I will have the Packers take their guy for the slot at #30. Brown is a shockingly quick for such a big, strong WR. He wins after the catch with that combination of elusiveness and power. From 2016-2018, Brown broke 50 tackles, gained 7.6 YAC, and has been one of CFB's best big play threats. [*][B]LAR: E. McCoy, OL, TAMU- [/B]The Rams need some immediate help on the interior. Depending on how things shake out with other players already on the roster, that help may need to come at guard or center. McCoy's value lies in his versatility. He would be able to slot in to whatever spot helps the rams the most. [*][B]NE: Z. Allen, DL, BC- [/B]I could see a trade down before making this pick, but I could see a match like this for the Patriots. Allen works both inside and outside, much like Trey Flowers. It would be a lot like them to find a cheap, rookie contract version of the guy they just allowed to leave for 17M/season. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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