We will use this as a discussion thread to keep the SELECTIONS thread uncluttered. These threads will be used for the duration of the draft.
While we are starting early, the clock won’t officially start until
Monday, April 8th at 9am. The draft will run from 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday until the start of the NFL Draft (Thursday, April 25th) or the completion of the 6th round. Please remember to use the DISCUSSION thread so we can keep this thread uncluttered.
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- They signed our UFA, Will Clapp, to back up McGovern.
- They drafted Tanor Bartolini at #144 as the center of the future.
- They added Mason McCormick at #166 for further depth.
Cool. Depth on the interior OL is important. And then they go and draft Coach Harbaugh's mascot and top UDFA target, Drake Nugent, at #204? That's some bullsh!t right there. We placated Jim by assuring him that Nugent won't make the roster (which he won't - nobody carries four centers). Depending on whether Corey Linsley retires, we'll either claim Nugent off waivers or sign him to the practice squad after he clears.
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Mike Garafolo
@MikeGarafolo
From Path to the Draft on
@nflnetwork
: #Texas RB Jonathon Brooks got good marks at the Scouting Combine medical recheck and remains on track to potentially be the first back selected in the 2024 #NFLDraft.
always a few we'd have all done differently but a very solid group. with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight i think id have gone jj, pearsall, dorlus, phillips with the first 4 - so minor preferences aside it's basically the difference of brooks/pearsall as skill players and phillips/nubin as dbs. with full hindsight i may do nubin rd 2, roman wilson rd 3, keep wingo rd 4, and then phillips rd 5 but im not even sure phillips or wilson makes it to rd 3/4 so that feels extra cheaty.
Thank you, Eric, for the feedback. My one regret is I didn't pick up a WR. That is where I am second guessing my decision making the most.
I'd prefer we get to UDFA before I leave the office! Unfortunately Chris took one of the names on my list.
Tough luck, mongo!
Philly draft is complete. No third rounder but plenty of comp picks and an extra second help. We doubled up in two areas that can immediately help with depth and specials, took advantage of the WR depth, and took a TE coming off a major injury that has long-term potential as a TE1 in this league.
1. Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo, CB
2. Bralen Trice, Washington, EDGE
2. Malachi Corley, W. Kentucky, WR
4. Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri, LB
5. Caedan Wallace, Penn State, OL
5. Andru Phillips, Kentucky, CB
5. Anthony Gould, Oregon State, WR
6. Erick All, Iowa, TE
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all in all a really strong draft madplaid. i've warmed up to the nubin pick in round 2 and just yesterday garafolo had a positive report on brooks' rehab.
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Mike Garafolo
@MikeGarafolo
From Path to the Draft on
@nflnetwork
: #Texas RB Jonathon Brooks got good marks at the Scouting Combine medical recheck and remains on track to potentially be the first back selected in the 2024 #NFLDraft.
always a few we'd have all done differently but a very solid group. with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight i think id have gone jj, pearsall, dorlus, phillips with the first 4 - so minor preferences aside it's basically the difference of brooks/pearsall as skill players and phillips/nubin as dbs. with full hindsight i may do nubin rd 2, roman wilson rd 3, keep wingo rd 4, and then phillips rd 5 but im not even sure phillips or wilson makes it to rd 3/4 so that feels extra cheaty.
Thank you, Eric, for the feedback. My one regret is I didn't pick up a WR. That is where I am second guessing my decision making the most.
would agree with that analysis, WR is the strength/depth of the draft so it would be surprising to not come away with one. id be very happy with pearsall or wilson day 2.
MooHAHA... :)
Byron Murphy DT
Trey Benson RB
Zak Zinter OG
Jordan McGee LB
Myles Harden CB
Addressed several areas of need.
Missed not having a fourth round pick.
Hey Matt you do a great job each year.
And you are down
Thankfully my top guy for awhile was still on the board. Surprised Murphy fell all the way to this pick. Sure he did not look the best in his All Star game, but was really productive for UCLA and timed well at the combine. I think he is worth the gamble at the 218th pick.
GB apparently got internet back at exactly the right time
My pleasure, Mike... It was fun as always!
He's only 5'10" but well built. Ran 4.39 and had 1152 yards with 14 rushing TDs this year (with 6.0 YPC) and mixed in 480 yards receiving off 53 receptions and 3 more TDs.
1600 yards from scrimmage and 17 TDs is nothing to sneeze at especially with the timed speed he's shown. Lower comp, but worth a looky look on day three imo.
If that ends up being the case, I will make the auto-selection to kick off the UDFA process… And will post my picks for CIN separately
Thank you again for being the best. Really appreciate all you do with the mock draft. It is very much appreciated.
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Thank you again for being the best. Really appreciate all you do with the mock draft. It is very much appreciated.
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I don't think he does UDFA because it would be so hard to try and get everyones in.
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I sent my UDFA list to you. I have a meeting at 1:30, so I suspect I will miss the stampede.
Thank you again for being the best. Really appreciate all you do with the mock draft. It is very much appreciated.
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I don't think he does UDFA because it would be so hard to try and get everyones in.
Makes sense. Oh well, no UDFA's for the Giants this year
We end our draft class with:
Jered Verse - EDGE
Max Melton - CB
Maason Smith - IDL
Javon Baker - WR
Tanner McLachlin - TE
Jaylin Simpson - DB
Blake Watson - RB
We filled some needs but were more looking for BPA with a focus on premium positions earlier in the draft. I feel the draft is weak so I didn't want to mess around getting cute, I just wanted to draft good players.
We end our draft class with:
Jered Verse - EDGE
Max Melton - CB
Maason Smith - IDL
Javon Baker - WR
Tanner McLachlin - TE
Jaylin Simpson - DB
Blake Watson - RB
We filled some needs but were more looking for BPA with a focus on premium positions earlier in the draft. I feel the draft is weak so I didn't want to mess around getting cute, I just wanted to draft good players.
Nice Draft Andy... If only you drafted this well for the Giants! hahaha just kidding but I did notice you got a TE in there.
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He might get kicked off the island
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He might get kicked off the island
It is an Island... internet has to be spotty.
Driskell is highest name on the sheet so that is generally the procedure followed especially at this point of the draft
What a great bunch of nutjobs! ;)
What a great bunch of nutjobs! ;)
Matt you should have posted in the pick... you deserved it.
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Except it doesn't allow you to post twice so it cheats the guy who does all the work! That was incredible. I thought I was going to miss because I looked at the thread first to make sure a pick had been made.