BBI Draft Chat with Great Blue North Draft Report

In comment 13855615 Ten Ton Hammer said:

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that people believe "win now, two year window" is a thing. Did we not watch the playoffs? Are we not past the denial stage after witnessing the Eagles be an excellent team from start to finish and be built for long term success?

Easy on the "built for long term success" stuff...the ball bounces funny for teams year-to-year (except the Patriots). Injuries, game-changing plays, complacency, etc are all factors that dramatically sway team fortunes.

an absolutely excellent read. Thank you very much to Colin, Paul, Eric and anyone else involved in making this happen. It’s great every year and I always look forward to it

In comment 13855697 Jimmy Googs said:

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In comment 13855615 Ten Ton Hammer said: Quote: that people believe "win now, two year window" is a thing. Did we not watch the playoffs? Are we not past the denial stage after witnessing the Eagles be an excellent team from start to finish and be built for long term success? Easy on the "built for long term success" stuff...the ball bounces funny for teams year-to-year (except the Patriots). Injuries, game-changing plays, complacency, etc are all factors that dramatically sway team fortunes.

But the pieces are there. Obviously health is always a concern for anyone, but they have everything they need to continue being excellent for that same two year window people are imagining for us.

We don't even beat the eagles when they suck.

Point still the same that teams go up and down, sometimes to extremes, in the NFL each year.

So QB 123......makes sense. I wish I knew where Webb compares to these guys?

Barkley will be tempting.....in away, I wish Cleveland must have the 1st 2 picks....so we get our QB at 4. And some extra 2nd rounders

an offensive lineman?

In comment 13855801 shockeyisthebest8056 said:

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an offensive lineman?

The 40 for OL is far more telling than just speed between point A and B. The initial 10 yard split is an indicator of their ability to pull or to get out on a screen. Running a screen is difficult if you don't have anyone blocking. Also, the overall physique of a player is on display. All the scouts understand that these are big men so they are looking for a male model. But they expect to see a player who is solid. If they see the ass and thighs all jiggly with sugar tits swaying to and fro, they might question the player's commitment to the gym. Overall, it is one more piece of information to help them arrive at their decision.

In comment 13855270 PigskinPaul said:

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I am sorry to say I just don't thin BENKERT has the arm or athleticism to do much in the NFL. And that hurts me to say cause he's had a fairly tough life and has persevered. He really looked solid most of the 2017 season. He has limited back-up potential for NFL. When he's good he's O, but when he's overmatched he's a mistake machine.

You can question Benkert’s decision making because it just drives you nuts. The guy is the king of the bird-dog...

But I’m not buying this lack of arm comment. Based on what? He can really drive the ball with velocity. It’s the skill that has kept him on draft boards.

In comment 13855863 bw in dc said:

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In comment 13855270 PigskinPaul said: Quote: I am sorry to say I just don't thin BENKERT has the arm or athleticism to do much in the NFL. And that hurts me to say cause he's had a fairly tough life and has persevered. He really looked solid most of the 2017 season. He has limited back-up potential for NFL. When he's good he's O, but when he's overmatched he's a mistake machine. You can question Benkert’s decision making because it just drives you nuts. The guy is the king of the bird-dog... But I’m not buying this lack of arm comment. Based on what? He can really drive the ball with velocity. It’s the skill that has kept him on draft boards.

I've said he doesn't have an NFL arm for awhile now. Seems like a below-average NFL arm from everything I've seen of him.