Giants
Duggan The Athletic: Giants notebook: Sterling Shepard’s extension breaks trend, insight on Josh Rosen from Cardinals teammate
https://theathletic.com/919094/2019/04/11/giants-notebook-sterling-shepards-extension-breaks-trend-insight-on-josh-rosen-from-cardinals-teammate/
Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
4/12/19, 6:35 AM
The Giants hosted other top prospects besides OU QB Kyler Murray yesterday. Source said Michigan defender Rashan Gary was also in the building yesterday, while Kentucky pass-rusher Josh Allen is slated to be there today for the team that has No. 6 and No. 17
Dunleavy NJ.com: NFL Draft 2019: How much salary cap space do Giants need to sign NFL-high 12 draft picks?
https://expo.nj.com/sports/g66l-2019/04/2c8533bd342289/nfl-draft-2019-how-much-salary-cap-space-do-giants-need-to-sign-nflhigh-12-draft-picks-.html
Dunleavy NJ.com: NFL Draft 2019: Why do Giants pick 5th (not 6th) in second round? Here’s how order changes without trades
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/04/nfl-draft-why-do-giants-pick-5th-not-6th-in-second-round-heres-how-order-changes-without-trades.html
Traina Locked on Giants Podcast: Michael Lombardi is today's guest on the LockedOn Giants podcast. There's lots of fantastic nuggets in this show, so have a listen (Audio)
http://dcs.megaphone.fm/LKN7977156383.mp3?key=4519cb9e3ddda27757a1d393e0f055fb
Coach
Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan)
4/11/19, 10:20 PM
Interesting fact: Pat Shurmur’s had 49 games as an NFL head coach. His starting QBs ... an aging Eli Manning, Sam Bradford (1 game as interim), Colt McCoy, Seneca Wallace, Branden Weeden and Thad Lewis. Not ideal
QB
RV SNY: Giants can't wait until 2020 to find Eli Manning's successor
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/giants-cant-wait-until-2020-to-find-eli-mannings-successor/306179894
Rosenblatt NJ.com: NFL Draft 2019: This could be the worst advice Dave Gettleman gets on how to replace Eli Manning at quarterback
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/04/nfl-draft-2019-heres-an-insiders-radical-approach-to-replacing-eli-manning-at-quarterback-this-could-be-the-worst-advice-dave-gettleman-gets.html
Pizzuta BBV: What should the Giants value when evaluating quarterbacks?
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/4/11/18306146/what-should-the-giants-value-when-evaluating-quarterbacks
Raanan ESPN NY: ESPN Giants reporter Jordan Raanan gives his take on the team's QB rankings and ESPN analyst Jim Nagy breaks down his QB preferences (Audio)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-big-blue-with-jordan-raanan/id1300714083?i=1000434725765
Fischer NYP: Giants add to Kyler Murray intrigue with surprise pre-NFL draft visit
https://nypost.com/2019/04/11/giants-add-to-kyler-murray-intrigue-with-surprise-visit-ahead-of-nfl-draft/amp/
Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
4/11/19, 7:44 PM
They liked what they saw from Herbert during the season, and the pre-draft evaluation would've been very interesting had he come out. Process is in very early stages on Lawrence. Doesn't mean they won't draft a QB this year.
Can't think like that, but I hear what you're saying
WR
Leonard NYDN: Patriots were interested in Sterling Shepard trade before his extension: source
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-sterling-shepard-new-england-patriots-trade-20190411-hnlitp3mfbdm3o2c623ruckwaq-story.html
Valentine BBV: ‘Valentine’s Views’ podcast: Draft analyst Matt Waldman assesses the receivers, tight ends
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/4/11/18306831/valentines-views-podcast-draft-analyst-matt-waldman-assess-the-receivers-tight-ends
Lombardo NJ.com: NFL Draft 2019: Can Giants replace Odell Beckham? | 4 potential sleeper fits for Pat Shurmur’s offense
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/04/nfl-draft-2019-can-giants-replace-odell-beckham-4-potential-sleeper-fits-for-pat-shurmurs-offense.html
DE
Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
4/11/19, 4:06 PM
FSU EDGE Brian Burns (my No. 6 overall on Giants specific board) told Chris Simms he will meet for a private top-30 with NYG
Burns led the nation in total pressures (69), per PFF; - 25.5 combined sacks + TFLs in 2018
DB
Dunleavy NJ.com: AAF fallout: Giants sign 1st player from defunct league | Who is Henre’ Toliver?
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/04/aaf-fallout-giants-sign-1st-player-from-defunct-league-who-is-henre-toliver.html
NFL
ARIZONA
Moore AZ Central: NFL draft: N'Keal Harry to give Arizona Cardinals only private workout, report says
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2019/04/11/nfl-draft-nkeal-harry-arizona-cardinals-private-workout-asu/3435023002/
Odegard Cardinals.com: Proactive Patrick Peterson Helps Cardinals Land Robert Alford
https://www.azcardinals.com/news/proactive-patrick-peterson-helps-cardinals-land-robert-alford
McManaman AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals believe they've found their missing link at cornerback in Rob Alford
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/3429712002
ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atlanta: Arthur Blank on the Falcons' draft needs: Look to the lines
http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/34114/arthur-blank-on-the-falcons-draft-needs-look-to-the-lines?
BALTIMORE
Shaffer Baltimore Sun: With contract extension, Ravens guard Marshal Yanda set to return as line's elder statesman
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-marshal-yanda-extension-20190411-story.html
Grathoff KC Star: Earl Thomas reveals he had a deal in place with Chiefs, but a better offer came along
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article229133544.html
CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: QB? RB? OL? Here are potential mid-round draft targets of the Carolina Panthers
https://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article229069274.html
CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears Q& A: Will Cody Whitehair and James Daniels trade positions? Is Ryan Pace more likely to trade up, trade down or stand pat?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-mailbag-cody-whitehair-james-daniels-ryan-pace-biggs-20190410-story.html
Finley Chicago Sun Times: Draft analysis: After moving Jordan Howard, the Bears must replace him
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/nfl-draft-2019-bears-analysis-jordan-howard-miles-sanders-mike-weber/amp/
CINCINNATI
Page Cincinnati Enquirer: Who will the Cincinnati Bengals draft? Tight end hinges (again) on Tyler Eifert
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/3375074002
Judis CincyJungle: Billy Price is ready to prove himself to Cincinnati’s new regime
https://www.cincyjungle.com/platform/amp/2019/4/12/18306621/billy-price-is-ready-to-prove-himself-to-cincinnatis-new-regime#click=https://t.co/C1H9CaiiKC
CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Odell Beckham says he’s seen the Browns schedule, hints at opener vs. Jets
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/04/odell-beckham-says-hes-seen-the-browns-schedule-hints-at-opener-vs-jets.html
Shook Browns.com: The improbable story of how little known WR Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi landed a tryout and, ultimately, a contract with the Browns
https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/the-improbable-story-of-how-little-known-wr-damon-sheehy-guiseppi-landed-a-tryou
DENVER
Kahler MMQB: The Time Dwayne Haskins Wore a John Elway Jersey to His Job Interview With John Elway
https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/11/time-dwayne-haskins-wore-john-elway-jersey-his-job-interview-john-elway
DETROIT
Rothstein ESPN Detroit: What GM Bob Quinn's draft history could tell about Lions' 2019 plan
http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35362/using-bob-quinns-first-three-drafts-to-identify-lions-draft-tendencies?
Burke The Athletic: Flying with Matt Patricia: A coaching clinic, fundamentals and a crusade to kill ‘bad football’
https://theathletic.com/914209/2019/04/11/flying-with-matt-patricia-a-coaching-clinic-fundamentals-and-a-crusade-to-kill-bad-football/
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Here's what Detroit Lions could get by trading down in NFL draft
https://amp.freep.com/amp/3439396002
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Here's why Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson makes sense for Lions in NFL draft
https://amp.freep.com/amp/3434244002
HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: 2019 Texans offseason analysis: Running back
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/2019-Texans-offseason-analysis-Running-back-13756905.php
INDIANAPOLIS
Wells ESPN Indianapolis: Keeping core together is big reason for Colts' free agency frugality
http://www.espn.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/24459/keeping-core-together-is-big-reason-for-colts-free-agency-frugality?
JACKSONVILLE
Long AP: Jags' Fournette arrested for driving with suspended license
https://www.timesunion.com/news/crime/amp/Jags-Fournette-arrested-for-driving-with-13760374.php
NEW ENGLAND
Thomas Forbes.com: Bill Belichick Has Seen Patriots' NFL Draft Standards Shift With The Game
https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliverthomas/2019/04/11/bill-belichick-has-seen-patriots-nfl-draft-standards-shift-with-the-game/amp/
NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Sean Payton on more Cowboys rumors: ‘I’ve got fleur-de-lis tattoos that can’t be erased!'
https://www.nola.com/saints/2019/04/sean-payton-on-more-cowboys-rumors-ive-got-fleur-de-lis-tattoos-that-cant-be-erased.html
Johnson Nola.com: New Orleans Saints 2019 NFL draft outlook: Defensive tackles
https://www.nola.com/saints/2019/04/new-orleans-saints-2019-nfl-draft-outlook-defensive-tackles.html
NEW YORK JETS
Mehta NYDN: Jets sign RB Ty Montgomery to one-year deal: sources
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-sports-jets-ty-montgomery-20190411-cpxzhlskfzfh7jrdcuykuw7uyy-story.html
OAKLAND
Paskal Raiders.com: Mike Mayock talks 2019 NFL Draft, gives thoughts on Raiders recent acquisitions
https://www.raiders.com/news/mike-mayock-talks-2019-nfl-draft-gives-thoughts-on-raiders-recent-acquisitions
Gehlken LV Journal Review: Trade-happy Raiders could be busy again in NFL Draft
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/trade-happy-raiders-could-be-busy-again-in-nfl-draft-1639202/
Kawahara SF Chronicle: Raiders’ Mike Mayock reaffirms Derek Carr is ‘a franchise quarterback’
https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/amp/Raiders-Mike-Mayock-reaffirms-Derek-Carr-is-13761412.php
McDonald SJ Mercury News: Don’t expect Antonio Brown’s social media silence to last
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/04/11/why-antonio-browns-social-media-misstep-wont-hurt-his-brand/amp/
PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles 2019 NFL Draft preview: Running back
https://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-2019-nfl-draft-preview-running-back/amp/
PITTSBURGH
Grathoff KC Star: New Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson is already excited about playing the Chiefs
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article229068434.html
Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Analysis: The Steelers have a kicking problem. Can Chris Boswell change that?
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/04/11/steelers-special-teams-Chris-Boswell-Jordan-Berry-Ryan-Switzer/stories/201904140028
SEATTLE
Calkins Seattle Times: Russell Wilson may have set contract deadline, but the Seahawks hold all the cards
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/russell-wilson-might-have-set-contract-deadline-but-no-reason-seahawks-have-to-honor-it/?
TAMPA BAY
Laine ESPN TB: Bucs banking on scheme switch to propel Vernon Hargreaves
http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/22362/bucs-banking-on-scheme-switch-to-propel-vernon-hargreaves?
WASHINGTON
Homler NBC Sports Wash: Redskins pull talent from AAF once again, signing LB DeMarquis Gates
https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/redskins-pull-talent-aaf-once-again-signing-lb-demarquis-gates
Colleges/Draft
Robinson Yahoo Sports: Kyler Murray, Nick Bosa among 5 most lied about top players in 2019 NFL draft class
https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/kyler-murray-nick-bossa-among-5-most-lied-about-players-in-2019-nfl-draft-class-035112317.html
Mays The Ringer: Three of the NFL’s Most Compelling 2019 Draft Prospects Come From the Michigan Defense
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2019/4/11/18305298/michigan-defense-nfl-draft-prospects-devin-bush-rashaan-gary-chase-winovich
Edholm Yahoo Sports: NFL mock draft 3.0: How far could Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins slide?
“6. New York Giants — Michigan EDGE Rashan Gary
Let me preface this by saying I almost mocked them a QB here — and it was not Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins. If you can make it all the way to my No. 17 overall pick explanation, I’ll have more on this there.
Like Allen, Gary is a New Jersey kid who would be coming home in this scenario. Now, that’s no reason why the Giants should draft him, of course, and there’s a question about where best he might fit in James Bettcher’s defense. But there would be enough of a match here to where Gary can be a pressure/energy player up front in a few different spots.
17. Giants (from Cleveland Browns) — Duke QB Daniel Jones
We’d be as skeptical as you might be if Jones is the pick here, as his arm talent and potential upside does not read top-20 selection. That said – going back to our dance-partner theory – it feels like a very Giants-y pick. Jones would be a safe selection, as his smarts and toughness would serve him well in the New York market.
And the Eli Manning comparisons are impossible to ignore, from Jones working with David Cutcliffe to dealing with sub-par offensive line and receiver talent holding him back in college. There’s a lot of smoke coming from the Giants-Jones connection, so we’re pegging him here even with reservations.”
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-mock-draft-just-how-far-might-ohio-state-qb-dwayne-haskins-slide-155844685.html
QB
Doug Farrar (@NFL_DougFarrar)
4/11/19, 10:25 PM
In a clean pocket, Haskins processes like an NFL quarterback on his second contract. No issues there. It's what happens when he has to move that's the reality check. Palmer is a good comp. I'm going with Drew Bledsoe for the player profiles coming out next week
RB
Kahler MMQB: Dexter Williams: How the Mother He Almost Lost Became the Roommate He Needed
https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/11/dexter-williams-draft-notre-dame-mother-illness-roommate-suspension
WR
Marino The Draft Network: MARINO'S FINAL 2019 WR RANKINGS AND TAKEAWAYS
https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/6-pack-thursday--marino-s-final-2019-wr-rankings-and-takeaways
DT
Solak The Draft Network: INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINE RANKINGS
https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/solak--interior-defensive-line-rankings
Kaye NJ.com: NFL Draft rumors: Notre Dame’s Jerry Tillery gets positive news from medical recheck | Could he still go in 1st round?
https://www.nj.com/eagles/2019/04/nfl-draft-rumors-notre-dames-jerry-tillery-gets-positive-news-from-medical-recheck-could-he-still-go-in-1st-round.html
CB
Pflum BBV: Georgia CB Deandre Baker could help reinforce the Giants’ secondary
https://www.bigblueview.com/2019/4/11/18306357/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-deandre-baker-cb-georgia-scouting-report-ny-giants
Keepfer Greenville News: Former Clemson football star Trayvon Mullen had to make his grades match his game
https://amp.greenvilleonline.com/amp/3408475002
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons' draft board: Five questions with Houston CB Isaiah Johnson
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-draft-board-five-questions-with-houston-isaiah-johnson/4zbMkL0wuSqDDOU2oumepM/
S
Miller B/R: NFL Draft 400: Ranking the Draft's Top Safeties
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2829742-nfl-draft-400-ranking-the-drafts-top-safeties.amp.html
History
Barnwell ESPN: The best (and worst) NFL draft classes at every position: All-time ranking
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26490605/the-best-worst-nfl-draft-classes-every-position-all-ranking?
Borges Football Maven: Why John Hannah believes Leon Gray belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
https://footballmaven.io/talkoffame/api/amp/talkoffame/shows/why-john-hannah-believes-leon-gray-belongs-in-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame-FhnBOG6CfUi7Dv3vWjIgWQ/#click=https://t.co/bL0srQeo1h
Kerkhoff KC Star: Former Kansas City Chiefs tight end Walter White dies
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229154529.html
Giants Birthdays 4-12
Bobby Abrams LB UDFA-Michigan 1990 NYG 1990-1992 4-12-1967
Johnson Montgomery Advertiser: How the NFL prepared Bobby Abrams for his role as Jeff Davis High School principal (2-01-2019)
https://amp.montgomeryadvertiser.com/amp/2575250002
Dan Fowler G D10-Kentucky 1979 NYG 1979 4-12-1958
Jonas Seawright DT UDFA-North Carolina 2006 NYG 2006 4-12-1982
Nate Solder LT FA-NE 2018 NYG 2018 4-12-1988
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QB
Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
4/12/19, 9:40 AM
In what world is this a surprise? Literally Giants head coach Pat Shurmur and GM Dave Gettleman said they would bring in every top QB for a visiting. Shurmur specially talked getting to know Murray better at the combine after praising his game tape. Surprise level = zero
DL
Dunleavy NJ.com: True Jersey: Giants host Montclair’s Josh Allen after Paramus Catholic’s Rashan Gary on NFL Draft visit
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/04/true-jersey-giants-host-montclairs-josh-allen-after-paramus-catholics-rashan-gary-on-nfl-draft-visit.html
Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan)
4/12/19, 8:58 AM
As others have stated, Kentucky's Josh Allen visiting the Giants. They can only hope he makes it to No. 6. Seems unlikely but they're very high on him
NFL
HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' Bill O'Brien expects to be better coach in year 6
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/McClain-Texans-coach-Bill-O-Brien-expects-to-be-13758577.php#click=https://t.co/kVPIHimpGm
McClain Houston Chronicle: 2019 Texans offseason analysis: Quarterback
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/2019-Texans-offseason-analysis-Quarterback-13759815.php
JACKSONVILLE
Frenette Florida Times Union: Will Jaguars' Fournette ever stop being a knucklehead?
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190412/gene-frenette-will-jaguars-fournette-ever-stop-being-knucklehead
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Pitt Panthers.com: AARON DONALD MAKES HISTORIC FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TO PITT FOOTBALL
https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2019/4/12/aaron-donald-makes-historic-financial-commitment-to-pitt-football.aspx
Colleges/Draft
Benoit MMQB: 2019 NFL Draft: Biggest Need, Hidden Need and Top Targets for all 32 Teams
“NEW YORK GIANTS
Biggest Need: Left Corner. Rumor has it the Giants are taking an edge rusher, which makes sense. Their best one, recently signed ex-Cardinal Markus Golden, has not fully recaptured the explosiveness he showed prior to his October 2017 ACL injury, and 2018 third-rounder Lorenzo Carter had a quiet rookie season. Plus, GM Dave Gettleman prefers to build his defense from front to back. That said… if we’re talking about biggest need, Gettleman must address his left corner spot. It would currently go to fringe backup Tony Lippett, who has played in only three games since tearing his Achilles in training camp of 2017, or Sam Beal, a third-round pick in last year’s supplemental draft who missed his entire rookie year with a shoulder injury. It’s not just that New York is weak at left corner (and, after this year, could be weak at right corner, since Janoris Jenkins could well be a cap casualty in 2020), it’s that defensive coordinator James Bettcher’s scheme puts strong demands on this position. Bettcher believes in blitzing, either through the A gaps or off the slot (depending on his personnel). You can’t readily do that without playing one-on-one coverage outside. Bettcher’s pressure-heavy approach puts him in that quarter of NFL defensive schemers for whom a corner is a necessity while an edge rusher is almost just a luxury. If the Giants feel that the bang-for-buck with their No. 6 overall pick is better at edge rusher, fine. But leaving this draft without a new starting caliber corner would be a failure.
Hidden Need: Slot Corner. This is a totally different position than “outside corner”—and for the Giants, it’s bereft of talent. Their option in the slot right now is either 2018 undrafted man Grant Haley or veteran special teams ace and backup safety Michael Thomas. Bettcher employed safeties in the slot as the D coordinator in Arizona, but that was with Tyrann Mathieu and Budda Baker, both of whom have the compact bodies and athletic burst that are ideal for the job. New York’s current roster has no one like that. If Bettcher feels that new safety Jabrill Peppers can fill this void, then the Giants could look to draft a safety to come off the bench and play in Peppers’s spot on third down.
Also Looking For: Wide Receiver. The signing of Golden Tate suggests the Giants don’t believe they’re in the tear-down-and-rebuild phase that people assume. But with Sterling Shepard, Corey Coleman, Bennie Fowler and Cody Latimer in the final year of their contracts, vacancies at wideout are inevitable—especially given that Shepard is the only one who is sure to be worth re-signing. Tate is best in the slot, but his most productive season—2014, his first year in Detroit—he aligned outside on nearly half his snaps. With Tate able to align anywhere, New York can make room for any type of receiver. Ideally, they’d find a bigger-bodied one to play the “X.”
Who They Can Get: If the Giants stay put at picks 6 and 17, the corner will likely come with the later pick. LSU's Greedy Williams is the best cover man in this draft, but can the Giants live with his questionable play against the run? Georgia's Deandre Baker brings a little less size but a little more feistiness, while Washington's Byron Murphy might be better suited to the slot in the NFL but played very well on the perimeter in college. Murphy and Notre Dame's Julian Love might be the best slot corner candidates in this draft. As for receiver, maybe some size with A.J. Brown of Ole Miss or N'Keal Harry or Arizona State. But as far as that No. 6 pick goes, the value will be at quarterback (Dwayne Haskins? Drew Lock?) and the defensive line (Montez Sweat on the edge, or make room for Ed Oliver or—if he falls to them—Quinnen Williams as interior disruptors).”
https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/12/draft-needs-targets-all-32-teams
Miller B/R: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook: 2019 Big Board Has a New Top Draft Prospect
“1. Quinnen Williams, DL, Alabama (up from No. 2)
2. Nick Bosa, EDGE, Ohio State (down from No. 1)
3. Josh Allen, EDGE, Kentucky
4. Devin White, LB, LSU
5. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
6. Ed Oliver, DL, Houston
7. Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama (up from No. 8)
8. Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama (up from No. 9)
9. Jeffery Simmons, DL, Mississippi State (up from No. 10)
10. Rashan Gary, EDGE, Michigan (down from No. 7)
11. Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
12. Montez Sweat, EDGE, Mississippi State
13. Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
14. A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss (up from No. 15)
15. Greedy Williams, CB, LSU (up from No. 16)
16. Noah Fant, TE, Iowa (up from No. 17)
17. Brian Burns, EDGE, Florida State (down from No. 14)
18. Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
19. Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
20. N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State (up from No. 22)”
“2. Sleeper of the week
Keep an eye on athletic Alabama State offensive tackle Tytus Howard. With the tackle class seeing a rise in the eyes of evaluators as we get closer to the draft, Howard is the type of easy-moving, high-upside tackle teams could be willing to gamble on at the top of Round 2.”
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2830785-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-2019-big-board-has-a-new-top-draft-prospect.amp.html
QB
Freeman B/R: If NFL Teams Like Dwayne Haskins, Why Is He Tumbling Down Draft Boards?
“After speaking to a half-dozen front-office executives and coaches, some answers are becoming clear.
"Can he move enough when [the] pocket changes?" one NFC coach asked in a text. "Great kid! Will learn. Agility concerns and limited exposure [with] down-the-field throws."
This is one of the smartest coaches (and people) I've ever known. If he is expressing these concerns, then my guess is this is an emerging—or already established—leaguewide belief about Haskins.
"I like him a lot," the coach added. "He'll learn but will take time. Best place would be a [year] or two behind a veteran starter. A good comparison would be Jacoby Brissett. I loved Brissett. I'm a little concerned about Haskins."
Another comparison floated my way was Byron Leftwich, the former Jaguars quarterback who is now the offensive coordinator with the Buccaneers.
Nothing wrong with becoming the next Leftwich, or Brissett, but patience isn't an abundant resource in the NFL anymore. Teams aren't going to want to take several years to groom Haskins if they take him in the top 10. They're going to want more immediate production. This might explain the alleged slide.
Other NFL sources worry it may take years for Haskins to develop the mechanics and footwork needed to perform the core task of the quarterback game: connecting accurately on deep passes.”
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2830603-if-nfl-teams-like-dwayne-haskins-why-is-he-tumbling-down-draft-boards.amp.html
DE
Nick Turchyn (@Tmanic21)
4/12/19, 9:31 AM
Watching FSU's Brian Burns for the 1st time today. After 1 series I am sweating for the Clemson tackles that have to handle his twitch/get off... seen false starts already, this kid is legit
Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
4/12/19, 9:36 AM
Don’t be surprised when he goes a lot higher in the draft than consensus mocks suggest .. I’ve been trying to say it .. possibly even to the Giants
Nick Turchyn (@Tmanic21)
4/12/19, 9:59 AM
trying not to drool: Burns w/a double chop to rip move w/solid bend to corner on an 8 yard drop, hips and feet get parallel to LOS and is able to clear the LT w/speed. He is gonna get even better at this... also cool to see his moves improve as the game goes on to both tackles
Nick Turchyn (@Tmanic21)
4/12/19, 10:06 AM
really cool to see DC Barnett use Burns as a stacked 30/40 tech in their GL packages, mostly into the boundary. Utilizes Burns twitch and short area burst to play pitch or QB in IZ ZR. Just diff ways to use a freak athlete, reminds me of a Big Blue DC ive studied
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Trapasso CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Draft: The sleeper corner with shades of Darrelle Revis and more NFL comparisons for defensive backs
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Legendary coach VINCE LOMBARDI described Gregg as “the best player I ever coached.” Gregg starred for the Packers from 1956, 1958 to 1970 and one final season with the Dallas Cowboys in 1971. He was a member of six NFL/NFC championship teams and three Super Bowl winners. Gregg was also elected to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1960s and the NFL’s 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. He was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977...
Gregg, at 6-4 and 249 pounds, was considered small for the job as he entered the pro ranks. He was targeted from the start for the right tackle position in Green Bay. Realizing that he would never be able to overpower the monstrous defensive left ends that would be pouring in on him, Gregg went to work to learn how to finesse his potentially overpowering opponents. He spent countless hours watching coaches’ films of the most noted stars. It wasn't long before he knew the moves of every opponent and had perfected ways to combat them.
He earned an "ironman" label by playing in a then league record 188 consecutive games in a career capped by a final season in 1971 with the Super Bowl bound Dallas Cowboys.
As the Packers grew in stature in the 1960s, so too did Gregg. He won All-NFL acclaim eight straight years from 1960 through 1967 and was selected to play in nine Pro Bowls.
In 1961, and again in 1965, when injuries created a crisis on the Packers’ offensive line, Gregg willingly switched to guard to fill the void. In 1965, one major wire service named him an All-NFL at guard, the other picked him as its all-league tackle.
Following his playing career, Gregg embarked on a long coaching career that included 11 seasons as a head coach in the National Football League (1975-77 Cleveland Browns, 1980-83 Cincinnati Bengals and 1984-87 Green Bay Packers). During the 1981 season, he led the Bengals to their first-ever Super Bowl.
He personally scouted and drafted future Hall of Famer ANTHONY MUŃOZ, telling Bengals owner PAUL BROWN “Anthony Munoz will be one of the best offensive tackles ever to play the game.”
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