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NFL Draft 2016 |OT| Where One Gasmask Can Change a Career
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xDUMPWEEDx
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I wanted Wentz but I can see why Goff was the pick. I just hope this works out. Either way it will be interesting following Wentz and Goff over the next few years to see how their careers are going.
Think this is why we're stocking up on future picks. DePo's processess will be more embedded then. Now, stockpile picks, make value trades and pick high character guys based on coach and scout opinions mostly.
Although I have heard the analytics (SPARQ) was very high on CC.
Banner seemed to like it (lol):
@JoeBanner13 3h3 hours ago
Browns completely dominate first round, and the "football guys" and pundits don't seem to have even noticed.
Skiptastic
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Woke up this morning and remembered we still picked Ryan Kelly.
*happy dance*
*happy dance*
CrocMother
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Think the Washington Racistnames did pretty well for themselves.
He's one of those guys that you feel something special can happen every time the ball goes his way.
Pretty bummed he went to a division rival
DeathoftheEndless
Crashing this plane... with no survivors!
If Emery moved up to pick Leonard Floyd, I would have bashed him. But I have way more faith in this Bears' staff, so I'm fine with it.
Pete Prisco would be better off just posting
over and over
at this point I'm surprised there are people left who would doubt gettleman
NihonTiger90
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Think the Washington Racistnames did pretty well for themselves.
I think Cousins might like that.
As for the Lions pick, it's safe but fits a need. They had a hole at tackle and struggled to run block or keep Stafford from getting sacked/harassed last year. Decker should be an upgrade at one end of perhaps even a replacement if Reiff hits FA and gets grossly overpaid by someone. I think most of LionsGAF is in agreement here that it's not electrifying but fills a need.
Kinda sad Doctson didn't fall to Round 2 because I would've traded up to get him, but we're probably looking defense for the next pick at either CB or DT.
shortsFortallPeople
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I don't know what the dolphins did but I do know that lebatard is going to be fun to listen to today.
Lol, yes they did. That 5th year option is valuable though, especially after watching what happened with Brock.
I hate to admit it, but John Elway did some brilliant work again. I don't know if Paxton Lynch will pan out but the way he handled the QB situation this offseason, and the way he's handled it since he got to Denver, was top-notch.
Osweiler: 4 years/$72 million with $37 million guaranteed
Lynch: 4 years/$9 million with a 5th year option
Damn. That's a no-brainer.
Osweiler: 4 years/$72 million with $37 million guaranteed
Lynch: 4 years/$9 million with a 5th year option
Damn. That's a no-brainer.
Roland_Gunner
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If it really was a no-brainer Lynch wouldn't be available with the 26th pick. The Broncos are saving money but they're now defending the Super Bowl with two guys at QB who shouldn't be starting NFL games.
Most definitely, the 5th year has become a big issue, especially when you factor in the tag options. Can have control for 6 years.
PanicFreak
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Who's to say that Oz will pan out in the long run? He had some success but he was also unable to close some games out that should have been blowouts.
The bottom line: the consequences stemming from a Paxton Lynch bust are more manageable than the consequences of Oz not living up to his contract.
Right, but there weren't really any options available at quarterback this offseason who are no doubt NFL starters, including Osweiler. When you take into consideration money, the draft capital it would take to acquire, and future projection, I don't think it's even a question that Lynch is the better bet than Osweiler, Bradford, Kaepernick, McCown, or Manning. I mean, it's not impossible that we get halfway through the season and realize that Osweiler simply isn't a good football player, the dude's only had seven starts and none were all that impressive.
BannedEpisode
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I need to do some research because now I'm reading stuff about Treadwell that is all over the place.
Like, I've now read a few articles saying his hands are kinda shitty when that was supposedly one of his strong points.
I feel good about it but opinions are all over. Hope he at least turns out to be a more athletic Michael Jenkins.
Like, I've now read a few articles saying his hands are kinda shitty when that was supposedly one of his strong points.
I feel good about it but opinions are all over. Hope he at least turns out to be a more athletic Michael Jenkins.
Its a possibility but you are also crowning a rookie who has 0 starts in the NFL in the same breath.
Zvonimir Boban
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They just won an Owl with a QB who shouldn't have been starting a game of flag football in the park, I think the Broncos will be fine.
The Broncos had a price point for him, and Texans exceeded that. Brock got some sand in his peepee from being benched against the Chargers and pulled a Bradford like bitch move to go to the Texans.
All that being said, I liked Oz. I think he could have been good. I think long term this works out better for us both financially and on the field. Lynch will probably get $10M over 4 years. This frees up a ton of cash to not only hold the team together, and allows us to restock the cupboards faster than we would have with Oz at the helm for the next two years.
What I'm looking for is Sanchez to be able to manage the offense enough to keep us in games next year. Long enough for Lynch to supplant him, near the bye week or before if he can't handle it (which is deeper in the season for the Broncos this year which is a bonus). If Sanchez plays like crap, then obviously that timeline will be moved forward, but let's be real, Sanchez is going to be a game manager. Asked to limit mistakes and let the defense continue to suffocate opponents.
As far as defending, odds are we won't repeat. I believe that we should get a boost in QB play this year though. Which hopefully is enough to pull us out of the bottom of the league in terms of offense, and possibly offset anyone we lost on the defensive side.
I think the point is, it's low risk high reward. Nobody will know his football worth until he's on the field. Right now he's probably a better deal for Denver than any QB that was out there. When you look at the big picture.
BlackGhost
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Is Gruden on ESPN today? I usually watch ESPN for draft, but the coverage was kinda shit yesterday. Might go to NFL Network tonight
Apparently, the Falcons were trying to trade up from #17 to get S Karl Joseph.
Once the Raiders took Joseph at #14, the Falcons got afraid that someone (probably Pittsburgh, if I had to guess) would take Keanu Neal, so that's why they took him at #17.
I'm fine with it since we've been needing safety help for years, but man, a lot of Falcons fans today are mad as hell about not getting a linebacker in the 1st round. :lol We'll see how things play out today.
Once the Raiders took Joseph at #14, the Falcons got afraid that someone (probably Pittsburgh, if I had to guess) would take Keanu Neal, so that's why they took him at #17.
I'm fine with it since we've been needing safety help for years, but man, a lot of Falcons fans today are mad as hell about not getting a linebacker in the 1st round. :lol We'll see how things play out today.
Wonder where he would have gone if he stayed healthy the entire year. I didn't know much about him until I watched some footage this last week, I know the Bills were on to him and thought he would be the pick as other players got snatched up. Falcons and Bills have similar needs on the defensive side of the ball.
BlackGhost
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Yeah he's an idiot. Need to keep the frontline pressure on the quarterback without Norman. By idioti mean anyone who's pressure Gentleman.
Skiptastic
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DeaconKnowledge
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They want star power to last throughout.
I really wish they would put Mayock and Charles together instead of David Shaw, but eh..
Goro Majima
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I think the money is the only sure win here for Denver considering the amount of money they'll have to invest in their defense over the next few years.
Lynch might turn out to be substantially worse than Bradford or Osweiller though. Hell, statistically it's very likely based on past QB draft classes.
Sometimes I wonder if Gruden was a great coach or was just at the right place at the right time. He makes some stupid comments that make me wonder if he trained under Art Shell. Looking at his past calls, he passed on Rodgers because he felt he held the ball too high and didn't make quick decisions, but fell in love with Manziel. ugh.
I think he knows how to use talent, but not necessarily how to evaluate it. Maybe he could have done something with Manziel? Maybe he could have ruined Rodgers lol
kaiju
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I'm glad we made the trade. It was a good move, not only did we get a good guard, we kept him out of Seattle.
Skiptastic
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Hush, now. The nightmare is over. Let's not look back...
kaiju
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Jets thought Geno Smith was 2nd round talent.
I'll trust their QB evaluations when they get someone that knows what they are doing.
hehe probably right
The youtube comments, I hate you lol.
EDP you are the size of a fucking bus
Big green blimp. Looks like he's about to float up in the air like a hot air baloon.
He's the size of a volcano
how the fuck this nigga 25 but look 45 EDP ain't making it pass 30 with his my 600lb life bitch ass
NO CHILL, why did I read :/
FloydtheFathead
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