Mock Draft commentary thread

[dickiedawg]

To keep from cluttering the official thread, I wanted to keep commentary separate. The first pick is in, and to no one's surprise, 34 went with a surprise! Safe pick. I like it.

[Coach34]

I look at it as- I'm if I'm sitting here questioning something- why draft the mf'er? Matthews is ready to play and play well. Plus, it does no good to have a QB if you cant protect him

[dickiedawg]

Hey, I agree. I liked last year's draft, with all the tackles going off the board early.

[Dawghouse]

Just for discussion sake what were the picks you were considering at the #1 spot. When you say "I'm sitting here questioning something" I can think of two picks right off the bat where there are questions.

[dickiedawg]

And another OT taken. It's good to be the Rams, as far as this exercise is concerned.

ETA: Then again, I wouldn't trade on-field success for an exciting draft. I'm not an Ole Miss fan, after all.

[RossDawg82]

im willing to trade my 7th pick for a solid QB.

[dickiedawg]

How do you feel about Matt Barkley?

[RossDawg82]

I feel like he blows. I would rather draft Bo Wallace

[I seen it dawg]

The Rams are willing to move the 13.

Passed on Clowney because Rams have a ton of young defenders that are about to get paid and desperately need an anchor LT. It was Mathews or Robinson all the way and I had Robinson rated higher.

[Coach34]

Just for discussion sake what were the picks you were considering at the #1 spot. When you say "I'm sitting here questioning something" I can think of two picks right off the bat where there are questions.

Clowney is a HOF talent but I question his "IT" factor. I watched him quit some on the field last year- I dont want that shit on my team
Manziel is going to play well for awhile- but I heavily question his durability
I dont think Bridgewater is worthy of being picked that high

I simply took Matthews over Robinson because Matthews is more ready to play now- even though Robinson has more top end talent

[Statecoachingblows**]

Carson Palmer and the 52nd pick for #7 slot

[RossDawg82]

Clowney is a HOF talent but I question his "IT" factor. I watched him quit some on the field last year- I dont want that shit on my team
Manziel is going to play well for awhile- but I heavily question his durability
I dont think Bridgewater is worthy of being picked that high

I simply took Matthews over Robinson because Matthews is more ready to play now- even though Robinson has more top end talent

I think Matthews is a great pick. He will start out the gate.

[RossDawg82]

I am a fan of Sam Bradford, I will give up my 7th pick for Sam Bradford and the St. Louis 2nd rounder?

[Dawghouse]

I think Matthews is a great pick. He will start out the gate.

I agree, elite OTs are about the safest thing you can take with the #1.

[Political Hack]

anyone shocked with Bortels at 3 to the Jags? A lot of people have him the #3 QB but I think he's clearly the number one.

[I seen it dawg]

He's by far the number 1 I think

[Coach34]

I think he has a chance to be a good QB- but when I look at all 3 of them- I just dont see top 10 pick

[Dawghouse]

he may not be available at the 3. A lot of mock drafts have the Texans taking him.

Question for you. If he doesn't drop to the 3 spot do you take a chance on Bridgewater or Maziel or do you go to another position of need?

[Coach34]

Jacksonville needs talent- they dont need to take any chances on that 3rd pick not working out

[RossDawg82]

The Bucs would like to announce that they have picked up Tim Tebow off the waivers. With God on our side there is no stopping us.

[dickiedawg]

Why are people seemingly so low on Bridgewater?

[I seen it dawg]

I am a fan of Sam Bradford, I will give up my 7th pick for Sam Bradford and the St. Louis 2nd rounder?

Don't make the pick at 7 until you ear from me. May be wiling to move up.

[Coach34]

I think in a normal year Bridgewater is an 18th-27th pick and the 3rd-4th QB taken....he just looks better in a down year for QB's.

[RossDawg82]

Don't make the pick at 7 until you ear from me. May be wiling to move up.

you got it.

[Statecoachingblows**]

Any input on Detroit? Leaning towards adding some punch along side Megatron with a WR, or Defensively with a CB other need was at safety

[Coach34]

If Detroit got Evans they may not punt 10 times all season

[dickiedawg]

You can never have too many kickers**

[dickiedawg]

What are our rules re: the clock?

[Coach34]

I was hoping the early drafters would make sure and check some early...hopefully Fader drafts soon

[Quaoarsking]

TB: I'm Oakland with #5. I'll swap picks with you for Mike Glennon. This would guarantee you can draft Bridgewater or Manziel.

[Fader21]

Sorry coach overslept. Worked the night shift got off at 6 this morning

[Coach34]

np dude...thx for being here

[Quaoarsking]

I'm going to draft Bridgewater at 9:50 unless someone makes a deal.

[Coach34]

what would it take for Dallas to move into your spot Oakland?

[Coach34]

Miles Austin and my 2nd round picK?

[Quaoarsking]

what would it take for Dallas to move into your spot Oakland?

Probably not happening without a great offer. I still want an early pick.

[RossDawg82]

TB: I'm Oakland with #5. I'll swap picks with you for Mike Glennon. This would guarantee you can draft Bridgewater or Manziel.

deal

[Fader21]

You know it was hard for me to pass on clowney. I am always in the mindset of you have to take the best player available but qb needs outweighs talent

[Quaoarsking]

deal

Cool. I'm #7 now. If I still get who I was planning to take with #5, I'll be pretty happy.

[Coach34]

Tampa on the clock

[Quaoarsking]

Cool. I'm #7 now. If I still get who I was planning to take with #5, I'll be pretty happy.

It worked. My original plan was Watkins at 5.

[dickiedawg]

I'm interested in moving to the 10 or 11 spots if someone wants to make a move.

[I seen it dawg]

Damn!

[Coach34]

good job by Minnesota...I think they can grab a QB in the 2nd or 3rd if they choose...should be a good pick by Buffalo also

[dickiedawg]

I have a couple of 4-3 defensive ends that don't fit my scheme I could part ways with.

[Boomer15]

Yeah I kind of agreed with you on the qb talent in this draft. I wasn't comfortable with Carr being any better than Cassell. Shore up the defense and Cassell should be able to manage the offense with the talent they have.

[Coach34]

Texas A&M with 3 top 10 draft picks off their offense...when we beat them next year- that is why. You don't lose that kind of talent and dont miss a beat

[Coach34]

and I love Evans as an NFL player. I almost drafted him 1st. He is going to be hell to deal with. If Detroit gets him- holy shit. You cant double both WR's.

[CadaverDawg]

Quars, did you just draft Heyward-Bey again?

"Just Win, Baby!"

[Fader21]

Report just in: San Fran is looking to move up in the 2nd round by trading their 56th pick + a position on player (RB). Sorry Cleveland Jim Harbaugh is off the table.

[pdawg10msu]

I'd like a higher pick. Got Eric decker and monte ball up for grabs!

[Coach34]

I'd like a higher pick. Got Eric decker and monte ball up for grabs!

Decker is a free agent- so is Moreno...you may want to keep Ball

[Coach34]

Free agents by team:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316435/article/2014-nfl-free-agents-team

[Political Hack]

he may not be available at the 3. A lot of mock drafts have the Texans taking him.

Question for you. If he doesn't drop to the 3 spot do you take a chance on Bridgewater or Maziel or do you go to another position of need?

I would've considered Bridgewater although I have some issues with his accuracy on a lot of throws. He's honestly almost as much of a project as Logan Thomas is IMO... at least at the NFL level. Jags needed a franchise face and someone thT can brig excitement and commitment to the team. Bortles can be that guy, and he's the only guy in this draft IMO, that can do that regardless of position. A franchise LT blocking for a shit show at QB accomplishes nothing, plus this draft is OL and WR deep.

[I seen it dawg]

I'd like a higher pick. Got Eric decker and monte ball up for grabs!

Green Bay may be willing to swap places in the first for Denver's 2nd round pick

[Political Hack]

I'd like a higher pick. Got Eric decker and monte ball up for grabs!

quit playing clash with clans and make a trade already.

[Political Hack]

Baltimore is willing to trade down a few spots in the 1st for an additional 2nd, a proven OL, WR, or defensive stud.

[dickiedawg]

So does Tennessee draft a kicker?

[Political Hack]

So does Tennessee draft a kicker?

no, but Miss St should.

[Coach34]

WMD is MIA....lol- the 2nd round may be going on tomorrow afterall

[Bo Darville]

WMD is MIA....lol- the 2nd round may be going on tomorrow afterall

Yep. I'm outside the NY Giants' facility laying on the hood of my black trans-am. I've got my cowboy hat laid across my face to block the sun. Just waiting on my turn.

[Political Hack]

Jacksonville needs talent- they dont need to take any chances on that 3rd pick not working out

there's not a single spot in the draft that's worth turning down the chance to get a franchise QB... especially in Jax where they've never really had one. It's not only a "good choice." Is the only choice.

[Political Hack]

it's been 2 hours. someone needs to pick for WMD.

[Coach34]

Giants on the clock

[Bo Darville]

I've already picked boys. Now I've got about two hours to drive from New York to Miami (pick
19). Shouldn't be a problem for me. I'll just keep any eye out for those smokeys.

[I seen it dawg]

Dickie check your pm

[I seen it dawg]

Couldn't pass on Mack a top 5 talent after my trade efforts with Dickie fell through. Rumor is Rams were working a deal for a fletcher Cox...

[Coach34]

da Bears on the clock

[Political Hack]

Baltimore still looking to slide down some if anyone is interested.

[Dawghouse]

Kind of surprised he fell that far. I was considering him at 6 if Clowney was taken.

[Political Hack]

Kind of surprised he fell that far. I was considering him at 6 if Clowney was taken.

you're on the clock.

[Fader21]

With the last two selections of Jernigan and Nix has the 9ers evaluating their draft pick in the late first round

[dickiedawg]

I tried hard to jump high enough to get him. I coveted Mack badly but it was too great a jump.

[Political Hack]

Baltimore looking to trade down. give y'all a few mins to think and then I'll pick.

[dickiedawg]

I'll give you picks 54 and 86 in exchange for pick 17

[Political Hack]

too late.

[dickiedawg]

Ebron a good pick at 18.

[Bo Darville]

I just picked at 19. Gonna go get so grub. See y'all in the 2nd round.

[Political Hack]

statecoachingblows is on the clock.

[Political Hack]

Ebron a good pick at 18.

like that pick too. GB should've traded up with me and went and got him.

[dickiedawg]

Love dennard at 20- would have loved him at 22 even more. 2-star recruit that turns into a Thorpe Winner? Gotta love that. (Though unlike a former Bulldog who fits that description he showed out at the combine and won't make it out of the first.)

[I seen it dawg]

GB took best safety in the draft. Next earl thomas

[dickiedawg]

I thought so too before he shrunk 3" at the combine.

[I seen it dawg]

Rams want to move back into the first round and is willing to give multiple picks

[Dallas_Dawg]

Philly takes another WR? They already have Desean, Cooper, and Maclin was resigned today. Plus Jason Avant I believe is still there

[dickiedawg]

I'm guessing we're doing Round 2 tomorrow.

[Political Hack]

WMD, you're on the clock.

[Coach34]

Hack's gonna draft Clowney before bed tho

[Political Hack]

Jags take clowney in the. 2nd.

two picks left in the 1st. let's go!!!!

[I seen it dawg]

This draft like real life...Pats get a stud fall to them at 29 in Donald. Top 10 talent and is gonna be better than the 2 DTs taken much earlier.

[dickiedawg]

Philly is willing to trade Jeremy Maclin for a choice in the top half of the 2nd round.

[Coach34]

Fader 21 is on the clock