Any opinions on the pick(s) you liked best and the pick(s) you liked worst?
While Winston may be very good he is a huge risk and could be a Ryan Leaf. I think the Bucs did poorly by not moving out of #1. I get it that this class had maybe 15 at most true Round 1 grades (strong mid round draft, weak at the top) but if they could have gotten Cleveland's 12 and 19 and either a young impact player or 2-3 mid round picks (e.g. a couple 3s and a 4th over the next 2 drafts) they are bound to hit on 3 of the 5--one could even be a stud. That is a better risk/reward than Mr. Crablegs.
Same holds true of the Titans, although I like Mari-o-to. Would like him much better in a Chip Kelly offense well designed for him.
I like the Gurley pick by the Rams at No. 10. I think, if they let him heal, he could be a impact player for years.
As I mentioned above, due to the lack of sure fire 1 round talent, I like how they parlayed that into a proven star. There are some impact players left on the board but some have issues (DBG) and others, like Gregory, are similar to players they have (Irvin) who took years to develop.
Dupree to Steelers the best. Dorsett to Indy probably the least, but CAR picking Shaw Thompson was just as baffling considering their needs. And it's not a draft if Cleveland doesn't screw up somehow:
Browns misspell 1st round draft pick name in press release
Not saying they are bad players, but relative to needs they were a reach. In CAR, Cam Newton needs an OL and weapons other than Kelvin Benjamin. Indy needs DL and a RB worth a damn since Bradshaw is gone. Completely baffled the Colts passed on Brown and let him slide to the Pats.Carolina drafted him to play linebacker first two downs and big nickle on third. He has range and speed and wanted to play linebacker. Great fit for him and Ron knows how to develop linebackers. Dont doubt the crazy eye!
Dorsette isnt really a reach either. His three cone and short shuttle was better than Amari cooper at his pro day. Guy has TY style of change of direction and if you ask Luck loves TY.
Colts now have the best receiving core in the league IMO. Well Bears and Colts now
Wow, if true, how do you not take that if you are the Titans?? Crazy!
KT
The Eagles, as Kelly said Thursday night in Philadelphia, never offered players as part of a package to obtain Mariota. In fact, The MMQB learned Thursday night that Kelly never offered the widely rumored packages of either three first-round picks or two first-round picks and Sam Bradford, in an attempt to obtain the second pick of the draft.
Never happened:
I think Seattle had the best pick so far. Jimmy Graham for a 31st pick and a center is pretty good, if you ask me. =)
Also, watched an E60 about draft day and they had Arian Foster talking about him waiting. He said he was so upset he fell so much that when Seattle called him about drafting him in the 7th round he was like "sure, whatever." So, ofc, they passed.
Great pick considering the starting center disappeared when it happened I like the trade but losing a starter is gonna hurt beastmode early in the season.
And Foster is an idiot. Giving yourself red flags is the work of a simpleton.
He admitted he wouldn't have drafted himself with how he acted. He was young and angry, you can't expect him to act great under those circumstances. I mean, these are guys that are told they are the best of the best their entire lives. And, after all that inflating of their egos, to get snubbed is a major blow.
Regardless, it is fairly clear he is worth more than a 7th round pick now.
Also, I have little doubt Seattle will have trouble pick up a center. Let's be honest, how many teams can legitimately advertise they are contenders for the SB? They can literally send out a bulletin to agents: Need a center willing to be snap the ball in the next SB.* And, people will come.
Also, I have little doubt Seattle will have trouble pick up a center. Let's be honest, how many teams can legitimately advertise they are contenders for the SB? They can literally send out a bulletin to agents: Need a center willing to be snap the ball in the next SB. And, people will come.