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[Kave_Man]

what?

Confirm or deny!

 

[Himynameischris]

Interesting

The more we learn about gata the worse he gets

 

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

I think the assumption is that there are two types of boards for each team - one that ranks "best players in the draft" and one that ranks "players we actually want". On the former board (which is presumably similar among most teams), they see #17-32 as roughly the same caliber of player as #33-64.

Or something like that

Or maybe they just think the first 16 guys to go will be those 16 first-round graded guys.

That's what I thought, Clayton's statement is off. It would all depend on how their board compares to the actual selections in first half of the 1st round to really say if at 19 or 20 they would necessarily be taking a player they have graded as a second rounder.

 

[gutshot]

That's what I thought, Clayton's statement is off. It would all depend on how their board compares to the actual selections in first half of the 1st round to really say if at 19 or 20 they would necessarily be taking a player they have graded as a second rounder.

I think it is a safe assumption given the widespread feeling around the league that there are only about 15 blue-chip prospects in this draft.

 

[cdyhybrid]

That's what I thought, Clayton's statement is off. It would all depend on how their board compares to the actual selections in first half of the 1st round to really say if at 19 or 20 they would necessarily be taking a player they have graded as a second rounder.

Yeah. NFL teams are notoriously risk-averse though, so even the possibility of those players all being gone might scare them off.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

I think it is a safe assumption given the widespread feeling around the league that there are only about 15 blue-chip prospects in this draft.

You think all 32 teams are in agreement about the top 15 players in the draft? Come on...

 

[MechDX]

Doing some research on Nelson Algohor and I keep seeing him mocked to the Texans at 16.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/nelson-agholor?id=2552600

Strengths Runs a good route and competes hard on every snap. Able to drive defender into a poor leverage position. Bouncy, quick feet for burst out of breaks. Adequate separation quickness and twitch. Understands his position. Will improvise to get open for scrambling quarterback. Highly instinctive in space with consistent feel for working his way to open spaces as a presentable, ready target. Almost always works his way back to the throw when needed. Natural hands. Has snatch-and-run readiness after the catch with initial quickness to make things happen. Tracks the ball over his shoulder and careful not to crowd himself against the boundary. Dominated the competition over second half of the year. Dangerous punt returner.

Weaknesses Quicker than fast. Has some straight-line to him with just average fluidity through hips. Unable to blow by cornerbacks and create separation over the top. Play strength is below average. Had issues shaking Oregon State CB Steven Nelson. Will get stuck in low gear from time to time by long, press corners with strength. Lean frame. Worked well from bunch formations and might rely on pre-snap movement to free himself, depending on matchup. Will have to prove he can work inside and take punishing shots from NFL defenders. Willing blocker but lacks the core strength to be consistently effective at it.

The bolded is what will endear him to O'Brien. I am now on the Algohor train! CHOO CHOO!!

 

[gutshot]

You think all 32 teams are in agreement about the top 15 players in the draft? Come on...

Total agreement? No. Are the lists similar enough that a team might not want to take a chance that picking a few picks outside of the top 16 would mean not getting a first round graded prospect? Yeah, certainly.

 

[chuckddd]

Damn

Tomorrow night is going to be EPIC

For an article that purports to detail some details, there aren't many details.

 

[eznark]

Baseball is dead

 

[effzee]

I doubt Jake Fisher (I assume that is who you mean) and Dorsett will be available in rounds 2 and 3, respectively. Maybe Byron Jones, Ali Marpet and Chris Conley could work though?

Yeah sorry meant Jake.

Marpet works. Not sure about Conley

 

[MechDX]

Bears entertaining trade offers for Pro Bowl TE Martellus Bennett, per league sources. Bennett wants a new contract in Chicago or anywhere.--Schefter

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

Baseball is dead

I don't know why they didn't just move the game to neutral territory close by. Phillies and Nats are out of town.

 

[ampere]

Baseball is dead

Truly surreal.

 

[Fox318]

I don't know why they didn't just move the game to neutral territory close by. Phillies and Nats are out of town.

they want to make a story out of this

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

they want to make a story out of this

Yeah, probably. Pretty dumb story if you ask me. Hell, they could have just played the game there and not been dumb about it.

 

[MechDX]

Around The NFL ‏@AroundTheNFL · 3m3 minutes ago
The Browns have the best chance to move up to the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, via @RapSheet http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...move-up-to-no-2-in-draft?campaign=Twitter_atn …

 

[Draxal]

I don't know why they didn't just move the game to neutral territory close by. Phillies and Nats are out of town.

Probably just don't want to deal with the logistics of it, and just get the game out of the way.

 

[cdyhybrid]

Not like there was going to be a huge crowd there at 2pm on a weekday anyway.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

I don't know why they didn't just move the game to neutral territory close by. Phillies and Nats are out of town.

Orioles were deadset on playing the game in Baltimore

 

[Talamius]

There is a real possibility that someone is going to have to photoshop the Browns jersey guy even more just for more QB room.

 

[effzee]

If Browns do get MM what do they do with Manziel?

 

[Himynameischris]

If Browns do get MM what do they do with Manziel?

Trade him to the jets

 

[skLaFarebear]

Baseball is dead

Holy shit.

 

[chuckddd]

If Browns do get MM what do they do with Manziel?

Chip can fix him.

 

[eznark]

mechdx has the iron lungs to cheat for the Patriots, but scouts say frayed iPhone charger could be an issue

knew it

 

[Alligatorjandro]

If Browns do get MM what do they do with Manziel?

I think his career is basically over.

 

[Grexeno]

If Browns do get MM what do they do with Manziel?

Send him to his destiny as an Amarillo crack addict.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

Draft...

eznark has the opposable digits to manual retweet, but scouts say Google search history could be an issue

 

[eznark]

Draft...

I thought these were fake....

 

[MechDX]

knew it

Don't have an iPhone and the charger was "borrowed"

 

[gutshot]

Joe Banner @JoeBanner13
Teams with picks 2-5 all trying to trade back. Could make things very interesting.

This draft is gonna be crazy.

 

[MechDX]

Joe Banner @JoeBanner13
Teams with picks 2-5 all trying to trade back. Could make things very interesting.

This draft is gonna be crazy.

Makes teams that want to trade up buyer friendly. But again everything said today and tomorrow needs to be taken with an entire salt mine

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

lol

 

[Grexeno]

The day that every single human realized that baseball is fucking boring.

 

[eznark]

Joe Banner @JoeBanner13
Teams with picks 2-5 all trying to trade back. Could make things very interesting.

This draft is gonna be crazy.

Bet it won't

 

[jakncoke]

I bet the draft ends up being pretty straight forward. I cant wait for it to be over with though. Im tired of these endless nonsensical rumors and smoke screens

 

[Purple Cheeto]

Grantland's Smart Football on the 6 tools to evaluate QBs.

 

[ampere]

The day that every single human realized that baseball is fucking boring.

Calling Poe's Law

 

[Himynameischris]

The day that every single human realized that baseball is fucking boring.

Good maybe it's the last we'll ever hear of it

 

[skLaFarebear]

lol

Is this a spring game or did the season actually start? Like damn.

 

[eznark]

Is this a spring game or did the season actually start? Like damn.

Baltimore mayor declared a Purge and the people of Baltimore chose looting over baseball.

Shameful.

 

[MechDX]

Lee K. Howard ‏@HowardWKYT · 7m7 minutes ago
Bud Dupree says he met with the Falcons, Texans, Colts, Cowboys, Jets, Bills, Dolphins, Ravens, Steelers and others. Many teams interested.

Everybody wants some Bud

 

[skLaFarebear]

Baltimore mayor declared a Purge and the people of Baltimore chose looting over baseball.

Shameful.

Oh right, totally forgot about that.

 

[Fox318]

 

[manfestival]

lol

Yeah the rays are having their games here but are playing as "the away" team

 

[gutshot]

Sounds like the Chargers won't be trading Philip Rivers. That is really good news for Chip as I felt like the only offer he wouldn't have been able to beat was one with Rivers. At this point, I'm guessing there is an 80% chance the Eagles land Mariota.

 

[cdyhybrid]

How big will the meltdown be when Eagles-GAF finally comes to terms with not getting Mariota and having to enter the season with Sam Bradford as their starting QB?

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Draft thread will be up in around an hour.



http://predictpick.nfl.com/groups/view/242

Our predict the pick league for this year friends, the password is Gronkislife (with a capital G).

Credit to beloved NFL-GAF member and Giants Whore

 

[eznark]

How big will the meltdown be when Eagles-GAF finally comes to terms with not getting Mariota and having to enter the season with Sam Bradford as their starting QB?

CHIP WANTED BRADFORD ALL ALONG, WHAT A GENIUS