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NFL Offseason Thread 3 - Drowney for Clowney Mech, Drowney for Clowney.
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Grover Cleveland
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Mackenzie 92
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I'm making one of those taco pizzas this weekend.
Futurevoid
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I would have said it if you hadn't. I've watched a boat load of game tape on him and I'm a fan. Lack of YAC and Ebron should be nowhere in the same sentence.
The lack of maturity/diva shit and what not doesn't concern me with the coaching staff and locker room the Giants have in place. He can be taught to block as well. He's shown willingness to do it. The drops are the only thing that gives me pause...
Futurevoid
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They primary knock I've seen against Donald is evaluators don't feel he can carry much more weight on his frame. Considering his size they don't feel he can be an every down lineman. I get it, I suppose but FUUUU his tape. He has an incredible get off and when he goes, his motor doesn't stop. He's relentless.
I chose him in the mock draft for a reason. If Mike Evans and Eric Ebron are gone at 12, I think the Giants are going to walk away with the best DT in the draft. There's a good possibility they'd take him over Ebron, IMO if they don't feel he's going to fit what they want to do at TE. If Evans is there though? That's the Giants pick without a doubt. I'd put money on it.
Yeah, I can see that. Fisher always rotated heavily up front when he was with the Titans. You can't have enough depth at DT if you ask me, it's an important position, and with teams going no huddle as much as they are, you better be deep at the position.
There are none up here. Dunkin runs everything here.
If there's one thing I know the Steelers can not coach, it's catching a football.
They also don't do well at teaching guys to run with the ball high and tight, so maybe Coughlin has a chance.
Buckethead
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I've never had nonnormal glaze Krispy Kreme
When I lived in Connecticut, a Krispy Kreme opened up on the Post Road in Milford in like 2003 or so, and it was some big event when they opened, cars were lined up on the streets, etc. It's been closed for about four or five years now I think. Even with a bad economy it's still kinda amazing how it started with so much hype and then ended up not even getting enough to run. Course there are like 12 Dunkin' Donuts on that road. Loved it myself early on (I was like 12) but fell out of love with it rather quickly.
XiaNaphryz
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Three game 7's tomorrow!
Anthony Barr highlights.
Pros -
Great athlete
Not just fast and strong, but possesses great balance and lateral agility
Recruited and played initially as a rb at UCLA, I've seen him use a jump cut to beat tackles, as well as going under, around and through them
Good collegiate production
NFL bloodline
Cons -
Can add some bulk to his frame
Only played olb for two years - raw in all areas
Pros -
Great athlete
Not just fast and strong, but possesses great balance and lateral agility
Recruited and played initially as a rb at UCLA, I've seen him use a jump cut to beat tackles, as well as going under, around and through them
Good collegiate production
NFL bloodline
Cons -
Can add some bulk to his frame
Only played olb for two years - raw in all areas
From what you've heard, are the people who are high on McCarron high on him because they like his tools and pocket presence, or do they just get infatuated with the success he had at Alabama? I highly suspect it's the latter, but I've never payed all that much attention to his draft process. But I do know that anyone who goes "Just look at his collegiate record" should not be taken seriously.
Only game I've really watched him was the Sugar Bowl against Oklahoma and I wasn't really impressed.
Rams have Brockers and Langford for 1st and 2nd down. Could almost deploy Donald as a pass rusher his first year. I think they like that better than dropping Chris Long inside on pass rush downs
Saw something today where he thinks he is going as early as 16. Crazy. I'll never get these scouts falling for middling skilled snap takers are powerhouse schools and thinking they are "winners"
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/29/texans-may-still-be-debating-clowney-vs-manziel/
Drop many names, chances are greater you can be right. McClain is such a tool.
Drop many names, chances are greater you can be right. McClain is such a tool.
Mackenzie 92
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Caraun Reid's another DT I like. Violent hands, good size and length and one of the best tacklers out there. Would love to get him in 3rd, 4th would be a steal.
Ayup, its like trying to guess who's Gruden favorite player in the NFL is.
I remember when there were no questions about Aaron Curry.
Oh my fucking God. Fuck you Memphis.
On the fantasy guru podcast, out of nowhere and with no real follow up, Greg Cosell said that STL was taking JFF. He was dead serious. The host inexplicably didn't follow up.
This rumor has a lot of wheels. Dunno if it is STL pulling a good smokescreen to get people to trade up, but it is an oft repeated draft rumor
This rumor has a lot of wheels. Dunno if it is STL pulling a good smokescreen to get people to trade up, but it is an oft repeated draft rumor
I don't understand why you wouldn't be happy with a Seachickens/Supersonics double dip.
There is so much damn rumor, speculation, shit being pulled out of ass's right now I just want to freeze myself till next Thursday.
And fuck the Texans front office for keeping such a tight ass lid on everything and not letting anything leak.
To amuse ourselves we should all follow Brennan Williams on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GREATBLACKOTAKU
The Great Black Otaku and Texans OT who was on IR his entire rookie season.
You are about three weeks late.
What the fuck happened to Twitter?
Well the Sonics don't exist anymore, so I don't think that's in the cards.
Mackenzie 92
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I can believe that one.
Pretty sure if they take a QB and Raiders can't trade down, they will take their guy. Probably Carr if rumors are to be believed.
Not everyones profile is like that, just certain people. Some update?
Yeah, it's been rolling out slowly.
Yeah Mack to JAX then JFF to CLE is almost a staple of every mock draft, which means it won't happen of course
Ninja Scooter
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Guys I feel like a fucking 90 year old confessing this but I honestly have no fucking idea what Reddit is. Am I the only one?
It's shit other than r/gonewild.
WesternHeretic
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It's like a mini forum. Instead of huge avatar, and signatures.... you get small "flares." Then you also get to upvote or downvote someone's post.
Enough downvote and the comment becomes hidden, and enough upvote and it moves tot he top of the comment section.
Basically if this thread were to have that option we would never see any of Gata's post
If you type reddit into a mobile browser that's always the first recommended search option that shows up. LOL
I know that feel
BannedEpisode
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Well heck, this Fargo show is pretty darn good dont ya think?
Mackenzie 92
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Bryan Broaddus' big board.
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1 Jadeveon Clowney South Carolina DE Explosive, disruptive player off the edge
2 Greg Robinson Auburn OT Powerful athlete, gets movement right away
3 Sammy Watkins Clemson WR Larry Fitzgerald with speed.
4 Mike Evans Texas A&M WR Will give corners problems with his reach
5 Jake Matthews Texas A&M OT Smooth in the way he moves. Rarely off balance
6 Anthony Barr UCLA LB Perfect 3-4 OLB but could be an End, Jason Taylor?
7 Khalil Mack Buffalo LB He or Barr, have feeling that both will make impact
8 Eric Ebron North Carolina TE Mismatch nightmare for defenses to have to cover.
9 Aaron Donald Pittsburgh DT Super productive, disruptive when on the move.
10 Taylor Lewan Michigan OT Tough, closed gap on other Tackles in workouts.
11 Martin, Zack Notre Dame OT Tons of starts, position flex along the line.
12 CJ Mosely Alabama LB Physical take on and shed, is always in the pile.
13 Odell Beckham LSU WR Can line up anywhere and make plays.
14 Calvin Pryor Louisville S Plays with range and toughness. Has a nose for ball
15 Timmy Jernigan Florida State DT Ideal 1 technique in 4-3 , hold point but can push
16 Blake Bortles Central Florida QB Ideal size and arm strength. Working hard on feet
17 Ryan Shazier Ohio State LB Impressive in the way he chase the ball, can motor.
18 Johnny Manziel Texas A&M QB Can really spin it on the move. Gym rat kind of player
19 Kyle Fuller Virginia Tech CB Can play either off or man coverage well, slot too.
20 Justin Gilbert Oklahoma State CB Best press man corner in the draft, love way he moves
21 Marquise Lee USC WR Knows how to make things happen with ball in hands.
22 Jason Verrett TCU CB Short but tough, can cover the slot, tackles well, always around ball
23 Brandin Cooks Oregon State WR Better receiver than Tavon Austin but same size
24 Darqueze Dennard Michigan State CB Press man all day, gives you something on the blitz
25 Derek Carr Fresno State QB Feel he is the most ready to line up and play now.
26 Scott Crichton Oregon State DE Pro style body for position, strong at point, can rush .
27 Xavier Su'-a-Filo UCLA OG Played Tackle some but needs to be Guard, toughness
28 Jimmie Ward Northern Illinois S Converted corner that can carry men all over the field
29 Demarcus Lawrence Boise State DE These Boise kids have done well in NFL. He will too
30 Dominique Easley Florida DT Very disruptive player, is always going up the field.
31 Dee Ford Auburn DE Most likely a 3-4 OLB with some big time rush skills
32 Ra'Shede Hageman Minnesota DT When this cat is on, he can be a pain in the rear to block
33 Cody Latimer Indiana WR Can break a defense down with his ability. Violent player
34 Ha-Ha Clinton Dix Alabama S Showed range in A&M game but would like to see more
35 Kony Ealy Missouri DE Might be a better 3 technique than a defensive end.
36 Louis Nix Notre Dame NT Best nose man in the draft.
37 Jace Amaro Texas Tech TE Lines up all over the place, solid hands, gets down the field
38 Jarvis Landry LSU WR Is a thinner Hinds Ward, does everything you want, plus hands
39 Austin Seferian Jenkins Washington TE Massive size, moves well, catches everything, some inline work
40 Kareem Martin North Carolina DE Like Crichton, has a pro body, can leverage the run, quicks for pass
41 Lamarcus Joyner Florida State CB / S Short but tough, can cover the slot, tackles well, always around ball
42 Gabe Jackson Mississippi State OG Surprising athletic ability for his size, very powerful, maybe ROT?
43 Will Clarke West Virginia DE Nice size and weight, high motor and effort player, can go inside
44 Paul Richardson Colorado WR Quarterback did him no favors, slight build but willing to take route inisde
45 Jimmy Garappolo Eastern Illinois QB Like his accuracy and smarts, game does not look too big for him on tape.
46 Bradley Roby Ohio State CB Press well in the press, is more than a willing tackler to get job done.
47 Jeremy Hill LSU RB Is a big, physical back that can come downhill and hurt you, catches well.
48 Brandon Thomas Clemson OG Where he will be selected hurt by pre draft knee injury, on tape, solid guy
49 Will Sutton Arizona State DT Dont sleep on this guy, weight appears under control, ability is there too.
50 JaWaun James Tennessee OT If you havent see this kid play, make sure you go and study him. Ability.WesternHeretic
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Mackenzie 92
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Virtually every board I've seen has Garappolo ahead of Teddy. Fucking crazy town or the NFL doesn't think pocket presence is a big deal to be a QB.
I'm 5'8.5" on a good day!
Gabriel likes him as a player, thinks he can be really good. He's paid to give his evaluations, he was paid by the Eagles to do evals on last years QB crop, so it's all about McCarrons ability with him.
Much like squicken, I don't personally like him all that much, but I could see him as an Alex Smith type. Not saying much, and its certainly not someone I would take with the 16th pick. Honestly though, McCarron sucks. If that's who you're starting at QB you're in for a world of hurt, can't win a game for you but if you have a great OL that give him 4 seconds to throw the ball then he may do enough to keep you in the game.
So I started watching Hannibal, it's pretty good. Shocked its on NBC to be honest, they've churned out so much shit the last half decade it's hard to believe.