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Matt G : 4/1/2015 9:27 am
We will use this as a discussion thread to keep the picks thread uncluttered. These threads will be used for the duration of the entire draft and will need to be bumped occasionally to push them back to page 1 of the forum.

Once a team is on the clock, they will have two hours to make a selection. If a team goes on the clock after 4pm, their two hour window will roll over to the next day. For example, if you go on the clock at 4:30pm, you will have until 9:30 am to make a selection. Picks may be made between 6pm and 9am if GMs are online and following the draft thread. The time limit only applies during the 9am to 6pm timeframe. If the two hour time limit expires, I will make a pick using any list that the GM for the team has sent me in advance (send lists to the email address in my profile) or in the absence of a list, I will use the GBN Big Board with a little discretion so as not make an obvious dumb pick (ie: Indianapolis Colts won’t be taking a QB in the 1st round this year). If a GM misses two consecutive picks without providing a prospect list or making some form of contact with me (email or posting on the draft thread) BlueManFu, BigBlueDownTheShore, odunde and uncledave will have priority to fill the vacancy. Otherwise, the spot will be reassigned to one of the BBIers that didn't get into the draft but were active in the draft discussion thread.

Once again, I strongly encourage all GMs to utilize the BBI Mock Draft Spreadsheet . The spreadsheet contains the draft order (RD1-6) by team and GM with a fairly comprehensive list of both available and taken prospects based on the GBN Big Board (as well as several other prospects that did not make the GBN Big Board). I will try to keep the spreadsheet and thread updated as often as possible. I have saved the GBN Big Board (3/27) for your reference as well.
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MadPlaid  
Matt G : 4/2/2015 4:09 pm : link
I hear you... Been a while since we missed a RD1 pick... I sent SD (uconngiant) email reminders for the sign up thread (which he replied to), prior to the RD1 pick and again after the missed pick... I'm going to ask one of the alternates to stand by to step in on his behalf heading into RD2 if we don't hear back...
Matt  
MadPlaid : 4/2/2015 4:12 pm : link
Thanks. I don't mean to be harsh, it just isn't that hard to checkin from time to time.
sorry guys scrambling to a brief mtg...  
Matt G : 4/2/2015 4:45 pm : link
back on at 5pm to make my pick
RE: sorry guys scrambling to a brief mtg...  
yatqb : 4/2/2015 4:48 pm : link
In comment 12215128 Matt G said:
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back on at 5pm to make my pick


Matt, thanks for all you are doing, including the email reminders. Fantastic and much appreciated!
The Steelers pick will be made in the morning  
GMen-in-SC : 4/2/2015 5:05 pm : link
At a graduation, then dinner and drinks.

Sorry for holding you all up.
RE: The Steelers pick will be made in the morning  
Mike in NY : 4/2/2015 5:08 pm : link
In comment 12215147 GMen-in-SC said:
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At a graduation, then dinner and drinks.

Sorry for holding you all up.


Matt G will pick soon so if you have 2 people lined up you can list them here and we will just fire the top guy when ready or he should actually be making it soon so probably within half an hour you will be up
Fuckin' Pittsburgh!  
yatqb : 4/2/2015 5:25 pm : link
jk!
Really sorry for the delay everyone  
Matt G : 4/2/2015 5:33 pm : link
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Thanks for picking from my board Matt  
English Alaister : 4/2/2015 6:05 pm : link
Was on a plane and the shitty EU still doesn't allow wifi.

Happy with Erving, that is how we thought it would play out. He should be able to come in and compete for a starting spot immediately, likely replacing Hudson at OC.
Took a bathroom break and was ecstatic to see Goldman still on the boa  
GMen-in-SC : 4/2/2015 6:48 pm : link
With McClendon and McCullers in place at nose tackle, the Steelers might seem to be set at the position and not spend their first-round pick on an interior defensive lineman. The reality is, however, the Steelers have struggled to find an answer at nose tackle since Casey Hampton retired.

Eddie Goldman is the answer and will be the disruptive force they need inside.
Dorial Green-Beckham to the Bengals is almost too perfect.  
81_Great_Dane : 4/2/2015 6:58 pm : link
Their kind of player, and their kind of player.
Goldman  
Mike in NY : 4/2/2015 7:03 pm : link
I think he can be like Ngata and play DE in 3-4
Just got home  
YAJ2112 : 4/2/2015 7:11 pm : link
I'll have a pick up shortly
Guys, I just had a look at the selection thread  
Ira : 4/2/2015 7:31 pm : link
and was impressed. bbi gm's have done very well so far.
Dang the Steelers!  
MadPlaid : 4/2/2015 7:59 pm : link
I was hoping Goldman would drop to the Packers.

Grumble grumble!!
2 guys remain on my list  
Mike in NY : 4/2/2015 8:04 pm : link
Hopefully they don't go in the next 2 picks
RE: 2 guys remain on my list  
Mike in NY : 4/2/2015 8:58 pm : link
In comment 12215337 Mike in NY said:
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Hopefully they don't go in the next 2 picks


1 down. Surprised that Dupree fell this far
tough call for me to make with  
DCPollaro : 4/2/2015 9:01 pm : link
Arizona's pick..was hoping Gurley fell originally and then all the OL went to. At that point I felt Dupree was right up there BPA wise
Thought you might have gone Gordon  
jlukes : 4/2/2015 9:50 pm : link
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thought about gordon  
DCPollaro : 4/2/2015 10:10 pm : link
But then I figured I can get a rb in another rd
If this were the real nfl draft  
est1986 : 4/2/2015 11:26 pm : link
Do you think the Giants could have picked up a extra second round pick if they traded back to grab Landon Collins. Without trades I would have totally drafted Gregory.
Looks like Arik Armstead may be sliding down in our mock draft  
Rick in Dallas : 4/3/2015 7:56 am : link
I have seen multiple draft experts rating Armstead in their top 15 players in this year's draft.
RE: Looks like Arik Armstead may be sliding down in our mock draft  
Mike in NY : 4/3/2015 8:05 am : link
In comment 12215787 Rick in Dallas said:
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I have seen multiple draft experts rating Armstead in their top 15 players in this year's draft.


Just wanted to see greater production in college. If FMiC can pick soon I am ready
I am ready as well  
jlukes : 4/3/2015 8:39 am : link
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Sorry - I checked last night before dinner..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 4/3/2015 8:43 am : link
and didn't think I'd pick until mid-AM.

Panthers would have liked to get Dorian Green-Beckham, but the off-field red flags probably make their pick of Jaelen strong a little safer.

Plus, I think Strong will be the most intriguing pick of the first round. He has great upside and potential
Crap  
Mike in NY : 4/3/2015 8:44 am : link
FMiC surprised me and took the last guy I was targeting for the Ravens. Now stuck with a choice between a guy clearly on a higher row but not perfect scheme fit although workable or the guy on a lower row that fits a smidge better. Both would fill need
Round 1  
Matt G : 4/3/2015 8:46 am : link
1. Tampa Bay (Jay on the Island) – *Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State
2. Tennessee (yatqb) - *Marcus Mariotta, QB, Oregon
3. Jacksonville (Kevin in CT) - *Leonard Williams, DT/DE, USC
4. Oakland (Amtoft) - *Dante Fowler Jr., DE/OLB, Florida
5. Washington (Sir-Yes-Sir) - Vic Beasley, DE/OLB, Clemson
6. NY Jets (Jon in NYC) - *Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama
7. Chicago (Anakim) - Kevin White, WR, West Virginia
8. Atlanta (NoGainDayne) - Brandon Scherff, OT/OG, Iowa
9. NY Giants (Andy in Halifax) - La'El Collins, OT, LSU
10. St. Louis (BigBlueTT) - DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville
11. Minnesota (Jay in Saratoga) - Danny Shelton, NT, Washington
12. Cleveland (Lionhart28) - *Randy Gregory, DE/OLB, Nebraska
13. New Orleans (Saos1n) - *Shane Ray, DE/OLB, Missouri
14. Miami (Optimus-NY) - *Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami (Fla.)
15. San Francisco (Pete from Woodstock) - *Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State
16. Houston (Modus Operandi) - *Jalen Collins, CB, LSU
17. San Diego (uconngiant) - *Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford Picked from generic list
18. Kansas City (English Alaister) - Cameron Erving,. OC/OT, Florida State
19. Cleveland (Lionhart28) (from Buf) - *Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia
20. Philadelphia (Chris in Philly) - *Landon Collins, SS, Alabama
21. Cincinnati (Matt G) - *Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma
22. Pittsburgh (Gmen-in-SC) - *Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State
23. Detroit (YAJ2112) - *D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida
24. Arizona (DCPollaro) - Alvin Dupree, DE/OLB, Kentucky
25. Carolina (FatMan in Charlotte) - On the clock
26. Baltimore (Mike in NY)
27. Dallas (Rick in Dallas)
28. Denver (jlukes)
29. Indianapolis (GoTerps)
30. Green Bay (MadPlaid)
31. New Orleans (Saos1n) (from Sea)
32. New England (Torrag)
I guess it was unrealistic of me to think Strong would fall to #40...  
Andy in Halifax : 4/3/2015 9:17 am : link
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Pick is in for the Ravens  
Mike in NY : 4/3/2015 9:25 am : link
With Dupree and Strong going at 24 and 25 the real life Ravens would probably trade down, but that is not possible in this Mock Draft. Could not pass up Malcom Brown at this point as he was, by a decent margin, the highest graded player on my board. Haloti Ngata was shipped off to Detroit this offseason and the Ravens scouting staff led by Mike in NY believes Brown will be an ideal replacement. As an added bonus, unlike most 5T, Brown has the ability to play in a 4-3 scheme as well
Mike that's the best 1st round value so far imo  
Torrag : 4/3/2015 9:46 am : link
Nice pickup.

I was tempted by Brown for the Lions  
YAJ2112 : 4/3/2015 10:02 am : link
and I suspect they will probably take him if he's there at 23
Cowboys select Kevin Johnson,CB,Wake Forest  
Rick in Dallas : 4/3/2015 10:02 am : link
I would have selected Mel Gordon for the Cowboys but some how some way I believe Jerry jones will have Adrian Peterson as his starting RB when the season begins. I believe this is going to be a defense heavy draft for the cowboys and I keep hearing Kevin Johnson's name being mentioned as the pick by Cowboy insiders.
I'm unfortunately at a work conference until Monday.  
Jon in NYC : 4/3/2015 10:05 am : link
Matt, if you can email me when it's my pick I'll do my best to
get it in in a timely manner. Thanks!
Rick  
Torrag : 4/3/2015 10:06 am : link
Cowboys need a CB I like the pick. He has enough speed and excellent footwork.
Was torn between Maxx Williams and Clemmings  
jlukes : 4/3/2015 10:35 am : link
but opted for Clemmings.


oasts exciting tools and may ultimately wind up the best of the 2015 offensive tackle crop. Prototypical frame for the modern left tackle with broad shoulders, long arms (34 7/8"), a trim middle and thick thighs. Demonstrates fluidity, quickness and athleticism that are ideal for a next-level tackle. Uses his wide base to cut off edge rushers and adjust to multiple rushers coming his way, meeting them with stone hands and violently disposing of bodies. Utilizes long arms and a rapid, fluid kick-slide to stall and mirror opponents on the edge, and considering his lack of experience on the O-line, is surprisingly consistent with his technique - particularly his footwork. Shows good natural flexibility in his lower half to bend on contact, and as a run blocker can fire through to the second level where he has the ability to square up and target effectively in space. The athleticism and ability to pick things up quickly are both apparent.

Clemmings is rough around the edges but boasts undeniable upside. With a similar committment towards improvement as Vollmer has shown with the Patriots, Clemmings could emerge as a standout right tackle in the NFL or perhaps even flip to the all-important left tackle position after acclimating to the NFL's speed
with the Broncos need at RT this is a really smart pick  
Torrag : 4/3/2015 10:37 am : link
Clemmings needs to start out on the right side to continue his development. In two years you could have an All Pro level LT on your hands.
Yup, he was the highest player left on my board  
jlukes : 4/3/2015 10:41 am : link
and was at a position of need as well. TE is a need, buy Maxx was about the 7th best player left on my board and just couldn't justify taking him over Clemmings.
Sorry about the screwup there  
Go Terps : 4/3/2015 11:15 am : link
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RE: Sorry about the screwup there  
Mike in NY : 4/3/2015 11:20 am : link
In comment 12216210 Go Terps said:
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It was between Brown and Odighizuwa for my pick. Owa might have been a slightly better scheme fit in the 3-4, but Brown was a lot higher ranked
Damn  
Jay on the Island : 4/3/2015 11:27 am : link
I really wanted Odi for Tampa with the first pick of round 2. They are desperate for a DE and he would have been a great pick.
Anyone interested in taking over as San Diego GM...  
Matt G : 4/3/2015 11:43 am : link
Please email me ASAP... Still no word from uconn so I'm likely going to ask someone to step in on his behalf at #48 overall...

BlueManFu, BigBlueDownTheShore, odunde and uncledave will have priority.
GMen in SC  
Lionhart28 : 4/3/2015 12:21 pm : link
I love the Goldman pick, I was between him and Gurley. Highly underrated prospect IMO. If he can stay healthy I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if he's better than Shelton.
All my second round favs being taken!  
Andy in Halifax : 4/3/2015 12:24 pm : link
Odi is a great pickup imo.
I'm here  
MadPlaid : 4/3/2015 12:27 pm : link
I'll have my pick in shortly
Looking at who is left on the board  
Lionhart28 : 4/3/2015 12:40 pm : link
The giants should be able to add 2 day one starters in the first two rounds this year. Some really excellent football players will be on the board at #40.
This was tough  
MadPlaid : 4/3/2015 12:57 pm : link
After Goldman was off the board, I was thinking I'd pick up the BPA at CB considering that is a big need for the Pack. I didn't think Armstead would be there at pick 30. It was a toss up between him and Marcus Peters of Washington. Ultimately, it came down to the fact that Armstead is really good against the run, and Green Bay really has to improve that part of their game. Peters off the field issues were just too great to overlook.
good pick by Mad, there..  
Modus Operandi : 4/3/2015 1:19 pm : link
I think Armstead is going to be fantastic as a 3-4 DE.
One more pick till my Titans.  
yatqb : 4/3/2015 2:00 pm : link
Struggling to choose between three players.
One more pick to complete the first round  
Kevin in CT : 4/3/2015 2:05 pm : link
Great job, everyone!
Only one new GM offering to take SD thus far...  
Matt G : 4/3/2015 2:28 pm : link
For those those who expressed interest on the sign-up thread, speak up now or forever hold your peace...
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