Hey guys. As I’ve said before I have a good friend/mentor who works for The NFL/NFL Network as a consultant (primarily around draft time as he was a former Area Scout).
Was talking to him earlier today to check in on him and his family (and of course get a little information about the draft since everything has kinda gone dark since Corona.) he gave me some interesting tidbits.
- says as many as 7 DBs(CBs and Safeties) could go in the 1st round as their is a 1st tier, 2nd tier, and a major drop off to the 3rd tier.
- Says Detroit is all in on Okudah. Only a matter of if they take him at 3 or trade back and take him at 5 or 6.
- Redskins REALLY like Isaiah Simmons. Talks are that he’d be more impactful to their defense than Young because they lack anyone in the middle at linebacker or Safety. They were also one of the worst teams against TEs and receiving RBs last year. Also Simmons frees up Landon Collins to play more in the box.
- Henry Ruggs III is skyrocketing up boards. Wouldn’t be surprised if he was a top 12 pick.
- No TEs with a 1st Round grade. 1st RB may not be taken till lat 4 picks of the 1st round.
- Jedrick Wills is sliding a bit because teams wonder if he’s already maxed out. Can’t add much more mass. Is functionally strong but not a bull. Has limitations as only a guy that can play on the ends.
- Neville Gallimore on the rise. Teams looking at him as a Grady Jarrett clone.
- WR Van Jefferson from Florida is getting a lot of Early-Mid Day 2 attention. Great route runner, gave Derek Stingley Jr of LSU a fits 1-on-1.
If DG gets a shot at Young and picks an OT, that is the ultimate remote thrower.
If CBs are so rare, it's possible we take him, or, more probably, sometime not that far behind us might trade with us to grab him.
It's difficult to believe that either Washington or Detroit would pass up Young, let alone both.
If they trade back he won't be there.
But, I doubt they take Simmons anyway.
Not buying the 1st Round run on CB's. While it's a deep class the value is in Round 2. OL and WR will dominate the Round.
I'll be going to my grave on Wills. He's the right pick if the Giants go OT in Round 1...like they should. What does maxed out mean anyway? He handled Derrick Brown in one on ones in the Iron Bowl. What more do you need from a size strength standpoint? That guy is as massive and powerful as anyone in the NFL. Paralysis by over analysis.
Keep the scuttlebutt coming!
They have Payne, Sweat, and Jonathan Allen. I agree they shouldn’t pass on Young, but they do have talent on the DL
Good point. Except that Detroit could go Young and Giants could go Simmons. Reskins need another option at 5. I guess OT.
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Redskins trading back with Dolphins would make more sense...now...as Simmons is likely to be there....especially if Detroit taking Corner...the Giants will jump on Chase Young.
Good point. Except that Detroit could go Young and Giants could go Simmons. Reskins need another option at 5. I guess OT.
Wait, the other option is the Corner. Yeah Skins can trade back, pick up a bunch of picks and get a stud Defensive player...
Can you clarify what it means about Wills and the ends. I assume it means OT only, correct?
By all accounts they intend to match up and play a lot of press man with different pressures in front. They like their LBs as extra rushers.
BBI implodes and explodes simultaneously when Chase Young is available at 4 and the Giants take an OT.
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but Skins passing on Young would be wild. Especially since they have essentially NOTHING on the DL. Nothing.
They have Payne, Sweat, and Jonathan Allen. I agree they shouldn’t pass on Young, but they do have talent on the DL
Don't forget Kerrigan
His quickness stood out to me more than any other single trait exhibited by anyone else in my - amateur, beer-laden - college football watching this season. He was on a different level.
Imagine Chase Young is available at 4, and the Giants draft Derrick Brown. Haha
There have been a few other rumblings that Rivera sees Simmons similar to Kuechly (remember, they drafted Sweat last year).
What world are you living in? The Redskins have a very good DL already. With Young it would be scary. Jonathan Allen, Matt Ioannidis, and Daron Payne inside and Kerrigan/Sweat outside? They really don’t need Chase Young and would be better off trading down or taking Simmons if they think he’s worthy. I personally don’t care for him too much so I hope they take him and we get Young.
Boy this would be a wet dream scenario. Trade back with Miami, and still get Young plus another top pick. We could end up with Young, still get an OT, and a Center
I will say this about Ruggs. I wish he had more volume production at receiver. Two 40ish catch seasons isn't ideal. But he adds value on jet sweeps and other innovative ways to get the ball in his hands. He will keep a defense honest on his side of the field.