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Post by Shane Falco on Apr 26, 2023 1:42:20 GMT
We are just 2 days away from round one. Lots of smoke screens running around and its getting pretty hard to tell who is actually interested in who. I think we might see a couple big trades happen involving some players like last year like receivers Brown and Green. The QB projections are all over the place which is exciting.
I do think this draft for the Packers might be a big middle finger to Rodgers on his way out. Rumor has it they're zeroing in on Jaxon Smith-Njigba the WR from Ohio State. While it would make sense there wouldn't be a pick id want to slap Gutekunst over more.
I'm really starting to believe Houston punts on a QB this year. Brand new head coach with a defensive mindset might want to fix that first. Doubt he gets a one and done treatment. Houston can then tank again next year and grab a Caleb Williams. Gotta have job security to do so.
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Post by Shane Falco on Apr 26, 2023 2:47:55 GMT
Here is a 2 round mock draft I put together for fun. Based mostly off of my own predictions and what I have seen some fan bases look for.
Round 1
1. Panthers - Bryce Young QB Alabama
2. Texans - Jalen Carter DL Georgia
3. Cardinals - Will Anderson Jr EDGE Alabama
4. Colts - CJ Stroud QB Ohio State
5. Seahawks - Tyree Wilson EDGE Texas Tech
6. Lions - Devon Witherspoon CB Illinois
7. Raiders - Peter Skoronski OT/G Northwestern
TRADE
Falcons Receive:
Pick #11
Pick #41
2024 2nd
Titans Receive:
Pick #8
Pick #75
8. Titans - Anthony Richardson QB Florida
9. Bears - Paris Johnson Jr OT Ohio State
10. Eagles - Bijan Robinson RB Texas
11. Falcons - Nolan Smith EDGE Georgia
12. Texans - Myles Murphy EDGE Clemson
13. Packers - Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR Ohio State
14. Patriots - Zay Flowers WR Boston College
15. Jets - Darnell Wright OT Tennessee
16. Commanders - Christian Gonzalez CB Oregon
17. Steelers - Broderick Jones OT Georgia
18. Lions - Calijah Kancey DT Pittsburgh
TRADE
Buccaneers Receive:
Pick #23
Dalvin Cook
Vikings Receive:
Pick #19
Pick #153
Pick #175
19. Vikings - Will Levis QB Kentucky
20. Seahawks - Bryan Bresee DL Clemson
21. Chargers - Dalton Kincaid TE Utah
22. Ravens - Jordan Addison WR USC
23. Buccaneers - Joey Porter Jr CB Penn State
24. Jaguars - Lukas Van Ness EDGE Iowa
25. Giants - Quentin Johnston WR TCU
26. Cowboys - Deonte Banks CB Maryland
27. Bills - Jack Campbell LB Iowa
28. Bengals - Michael Mayer TE Notre Dame
TRADE
Saints Receive:
Pick #42
Pick #78
Pick #116
Packers Receive:
Pick #29
29. Packers - Darnell Washington TE Georgia
30. Eagles - Brian Branch S Alabama
31. Chiefs - Felix Anudike-Uzomah EDGE Kansas State
ROUND 2
32. Steelers - Emmanuel Forbes CB Mississippi State
33. Texans - Josh Downs WR North Carolina
34. Cardinals - Kelee Ringo CB Georgia
35. Colts - Anton Harrison OT Oklahoma
36. Rams - Dawand Jones OT Ohio State
37. Seahawks - O'Cyrus Torrence G Florida
38. Raiders - Cam Smith CB South Carolina
39. Panthers - Will McDonald IV EDGE Iowa State
40. Saints - Mazi Smith DT Michigan
41. Falcons - Cody Mauch OT/G North Dakota State
42. Saints - Luke Musgrave TE Oregon State
43. Jets - Joe Tippmann C Wisconsin
44. Falcons - Isaiah Foskey EDGE Notre Dame
45. Packers - Adetomiwa Adebawore DL Northwestern
46. Patriots - Drew Sanders LB/EDGE Arkansas
47. Commanders - Trenton Simpson LB Clemson
48. Lions - Jahmyr Gibbs RB Alabama
49. Steelers - Jalin Hyatt WR Tennessee
50. Buccaneers - Keion White EDGE Georgia Tech
51. Dolphins - Steve Avila G/C TCU
52. Seahawks - Rashee Rice WR SMU
53. Bears - Tuli Tuipulotu EDGE USC
54. Chargers - Tyrique Stevenson CB Miami
55. Lions - Hendon Hooker QB Tennessee
56. Jaguars - Sam LaPorta TE Iowa
57. Giants - Daiyan Henley LB Washington State
58. Cowboys - Zach Charbonnet RB UCLA
TRADE
Bills Receive:
DeAndre Hopkins
Cardinals Receive:
Pick #59
59. Cardinals - Antonio Johnson S Texas A&M
60. Bengals - Matthew Bergeron OT Syracuse
61. Bears - John Michael Schmitz C Minnesota
62. Eagles - DJ Turner CB Michigan
63. Chiefs - Cedric Tillman WR Tennessee
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Post by tristramshandy on Apr 26, 2023 4:18:58 GMT
Nice job, Falco! I'd be very happy to get Jones at 17!
I hope the Texans can keep their secret. We're so close now - - to not know who the second overall pick is or even what the position is going to be would set up the night really well.
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Post by shadyvsesham on Apr 26, 2023 8:32:10 GMT
Texans need it all!
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Post by sdm3 on Apr 26, 2023 12:30:04 GMT
Preparing myself to suddenly be a huge Anthony Richardson fan at this point. Looking forward to seeing how it all shakes out.
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Post by Shane Falco on Apr 26, 2023 14:14:42 GMT
Preparing myself to suddenly be a huge Anthony Richardson fan at this point. Looking forward to seeing how it all shakes out. I think at the very least he might be the most fun guy to watch play. Its easy to assume that with the former Eagles OC as HC that they could run a similar scheme for Richardson and be successful. It could potentially ease him into the starting job earlier. I'd be more nervous about the Levis rumors. Not that he can't be good but it definitely makes me nervous that I see so many people that cover the league not seem to want him. |
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Post by tristramshandy on Apr 26, 2023 14:38:06 GMT
Preparing myself to suddenly be a huge Anthony Richardson fan at this point. Looking forward to seeing how it all shakes out. I think at the very least he might be the most fun guy to watch play. Its easy to assume that with the former Eagles OC as HC that they could run a similar scheme for Richardson and be successful. It could potentially ease him into the starting job earlier. I'd be more nervous about the Levis rumors. Not that he can't be good but it definitely makes me nervous that I see so many people that cover the league not seem to want him. Prisco says that that isn't how the league thinks about Levis, though. |
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Post by twothousandonemark on Apr 26, 2023 14:45:49 GMT
 How's about the Texans trade #2 to the Patriots for #14, Mac Jones, Patriots' 4th rounder this year & 1st next. |
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Post by Shane Falco on Apr 26, 2023 14:47:38 GMT
I think at the very least he might be the most fun guy to watch play. Its easy to assume that with the former Eagles OC as HC that they could run a similar scheme for Richardson and be successful. It could potentially ease him into the starting job earlier. I'd be more nervous about the Levis rumors. Not that he can't be good but it definitely makes me nervous that I see so many people that cover the league not seem to want him. Prisco says that that isn't how the league thinks about Levis, though. Yup I've heard this as well. One guy I listen to Ben Solak from The Ringer would say that Levis is a guy that will win over the interview processes and is a guy teammates would run through a wall for. Those aren't the things draft guys can evaluate. I could easily see him win over a head coach or a GM simply by talking to him. It always only takes one. I think he is kind of hurt by Richardson being in this class. Had he not been, Levis would be looked at a lot differently for his athleticism. I'm no QB scout that's for sure. I have a horrible track record on who I think will be good or won't. I thought Allen would be awful. Thought guys like Rosen and Lance (Lance still has a shot) would be awesome. I just know I'd be nervous if my team took him based on how he is perceived. Theyre all knee jerk reactions when the truth is nobody knows if a player will be good or not. Its why draft grades immediately after are meaningless but at the same time its part of the fun of draft season. |
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Post by twothousandonemark on Apr 26, 2023 14:56:15 GMT
It is a shame that QB's aren't as predictable as we hype them. Marcus Mariota & Jameis Winston for example... a safe franchise guy who at least would be in the playoffs every other year, & a rock star who would be a more exciting Tony Romo type or whatever... now where are they. Those were the iron clad locks...
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Apr 26, 2023 15:13:47 GMT
It is a shame that QB's aren't as predictable as we hype them. Marcus Mariota & Jameis Winston for example... a safe franchise guy who at least would be in the playoffs every other year, & a rock star who would be a more exciting Tony Romo type or whatever... now where are they. Those were the iron clad locks... Which is exactly why I don't have a problem if someone rolls the dice with Richardson. |
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Post by Shane Falco on Apr 26, 2023 15:16:55 GMT
Paris Johnson is apparently the new betting odds favorite at #3 because Kyler wants him.
Paris must be a damn good Call of Duty player.
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Post by twothousandonemark on Apr 26, 2023 15:18:29 GMT
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Post by mtbg on Apr 26, 2023 16:12:04 GMT
It is a shame that QB's aren't as predictable as we hype them. Marcus Mariota & Jameis Winston for example... a safe franchise guy who at least would be in the playoffs every other year, & a rock star who would be a more exciting Tony Romo type or whatever... now where are they. Those were the iron clad locks... Which is exactly why I don't have a problem if someone rolls the dice with Richardson. I've been saying it all along. If I'm taking a QB at #1, I'd go Richardson. He is a freak athlete and clearly has the highest upside. Young is just too small for me. I don't see him holding up long term. I think Stroud winds up being a solid pro. A mid-tier type of QB which is fine but not what you want from a #1 pick. I honestly don't know a ton about Levis but he does have a ton of question marks. So if I'm taking a QB at #1, I'm swinging for the fences this year as there is no clear top guy. Ideally, I'd probably rather trade down, get a haul, and target Hooker later. |
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Post by tristramshandy on Apr 26, 2023 17:45:47 GMT
Paris Johnson is apparently the new betting odds favorite at #3 because Kyler wants him. Paris must be a damn good Call of Duty player. I saw something where the projected top three were Young, Tyree Wilson, and Paris Johnson. That's crazy to me. Johnson has a very high floor, but it wouldn't surprise me if both Jones, Skoronski and Wright are better tackles from this class. I hope that happens, though - - I don't want the Steelers trading up for him (which is a persistent rumor on Steelers boards). |
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Post by tristramshandy on Apr 26, 2023 17:48:07 GMT
Which is exactly why I don't have a problem if someone rolls the dice with Richardson. I've been saying it all along. If I'm taking a QB at #1, I'd go Richardson. He is a freak athlete and clearly has the highest upside. Young is just too small for me. I don't see him holding up long term. I think Stroud winds up being a solid pro. A mid-tier type of QB which is fine but not what you want from a #1 pick. I honestly don't know a ton about Levis but he does have a ton of question marks. So if I'm taking a QB at #1, I'm swinging for the fences this year as there is no clear top guy. Ideally, I'd probably rather trade down, get a haul, and target Hooker later. I could see Richardson being Jalen Hurts . . . or I could see him being Malik Willis. As a fanbase, I wouldn't worry about whiffing. As a GM, I'd be fucking petrified. |
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Post by sdm3 on Apr 26, 2023 17:48:53 GMT
I've been saying it all along. If I'm taking a QB at #1, I'd go Richardson. He is a freak athlete and clearly has the highest upside. Young is just too small for me. I don't see him holding up long term. I think Stroud winds up being a solid pro. A mid-tier type of QB which is fine but not what you want from a #1 pick. I honestly don't know a ton about Levis but he does have a ton of question marks. So if I'm taking a QB at #1, I'm swinging for the fences this year as there is no clear top guy. Ideally, I'd probably rather trade down, get a haul, and target Hooker later. I could see Richardson being Jalen Hurts . . . or I could see him being Malik Willis. As a fanbase, I wouldn't worry about whiffing. As a GM, I'd be fucking petrified. Expectations for Pickett this season? |
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Post by mtbg on Apr 26, 2023 18:44:39 GMT
I've been saying it all along. If I'm taking a QB at #1, I'd go Richardson. He is a freak athlete and clearly has the highest upside. Young is just too small for me. I don't see him holding up long term. I think Stroud winds up being a solid pro. A mid-tier type of QB which is fine but not what you want from a #1 pick. I honestly don't know a ton about Levis but he does have a ton of question marks. So if I'm taking a QB at #1, I'm swinging for the fences this year as there is no clear top guy. Ideally, I'd probably rather trade down, get a haul, and target Hooker later. As a fanbase, I wouldn't worry about whiffing. As a GM, I'd be fucking petrified. Perfect comparison. Yeah, the GM has to worry about the swing and miss but at the same time, draft what turns out to be a mediocre QB you'll keep your job a few more years but will eventually be gone. Take a shot and it pays off with a stud, you keep your job a Hell of a lot longer. |
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Post by Shane Falco on Apr 26, 2023 19:06:21 GMT
Matt Miller
NFL GM told ESPN: "There's no one worth trading up for." When asked about trading to the 2nd or 3rd picks.
The Colts might very well have the choice of the 2nd QB. Just last week the assumption was they would need to trade to 3 just to get the 3rd choice.
Tomorrow is gonna be pretty wild.
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Post by NJtoTX on Apr 26, 2023 19:39:53 GMT
You don't think the Vikes would need to trade up further to get Levis? They'd be giddy to get him at 19.
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