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Daniel Jeremiah 2021 NFL mock draft 1.0

M.S. : 1/22/2021 7:13 pm

Published: Jan 22, 2021 at 12:46 PM
Daniel Jeremiah
NFL Media analyst

Giants go WR at #11 but it ain't Kyle Pitts who goes one pick lower to San Fran at #12. And it's not Ja'Marr Chase (Miami Dolphins #3) nor DaVonte Smith (Detroit Lions #7).

And speaking of wide receivers, Kadarius Toney out of Florida goes to Washington at #19, which tells me one thing: NFL pundits are on the hunt for the next Tyreek Hill.

Good luck!
Ooops  
M.S. : 1/22/2021 7:17 pm : link

Here's the link.

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I don't think this is a trade down year as there is a gap imo  
robbieballs2003 : 1/22/2021 7:21 pm : link
But, just for shits and giggles, I'd love to trade down to the mid 20s, get more valuable picks, and draft Zaven Collins. We can use all those extra picks to take a WR in round 2 along with a RB, TE, and edge player if the board falls in our favor.
RE: Ooops  
robbieballs2003 : 1/22/2021 7:22 pm : link
In comment 15131247 M.S. said:
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Here's the link. Link - ( New Window )


That link is awful. Use his real link.
Here is the NFL.com  
robbieballs2003 : 1/22/2021 7:22 pm : link
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Waddle's probably a great pick for the GMen  
BelieveJJ : 1/22/2021 7:23 pm : link
but for my money I'd take Pitts there if both of them were available. I doubt Pitts lasts that long, however.

He has some other goofy stuff there too, like Sewell going to Dallas at 10.
Slater at 5  
KDavies : 1/22/2021 7:24 pm : link
Sewell falling to Cowboys at 10. Wow!
Give me Parsons  
jeff57 : 1/22/2021 7:32 pm : link
If the draft fell that way. If not, Pitts.
Heard Jeremiah on Cowherd today...  
bw in dc : 1/22/2021 7:34 pm : link
He's very, very high on both Wilson and Lance at QB. Raved about Wilson. Used Rodgers as a comp.

I like Waddle, but not this high, especially off the injury.

I  
AcidTest : 1/22/2021 7:42 pm : link
don't see Sewell lasting until #10.
I feel like me and Jeremiah are always on same page....  
Zeke's Alibi : 1/22/2021 7:49 pm : link
Got lambasted here for saying the NFL people aren't going to like Fields as much as the media does and said Zack Wilson is the clear cut second guy in the class imo.
In my opinion this would be great  
PatersonPlank : 1/22/2021 7:56 pm : link
I'd pick Waddle over almost everyone, with the possible exception of Surtain.
RE: Heard Jeremiah on Cowherd today...  
section125 : 1/22/2021 8:01 pm : link
In comment 15131270 bw in dc said:
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He's very, very high on both Wilson and Lance at QB. Raved about Wilson. Used Rodgers as a comp.

I like Waddle, but not this high, especially off the injury.


After seeing what an ankle did to OBJ, not sure Waddle is the way to go. With no combine how would you know if it was really healed.
Jeremiah has to know more about these guys than the average fan  
ghost718 : 1/22/2021 8:03 pm : link
Zach Wilson in New York...I can't really picture that.

I think Parsons,Pitts, and at least one of the receivers will be gone.Both corners might be there, along with a pass rusher for the Giants.
RE: Give me Parsons  
UConn4523 : 1/22/2021 8:04 pm : link
In comment 15131267 jeff57 said:
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If the draft fell that way. If not, Pitts.


Same. Something about waddle scares me. If we are going offense and one of the big 2 WRs aren’t there than might as well go Pitts and hope they can make it work.
I don't think the Giants will draft another 5'10 receiver  
Ira : 1/22/2021 8:24 pm : link
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RE: I don't think the Giants will draft another 5'10 receiver  
The_Boss : 1/22/2021 8:49 pm : link
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Agree. I’d prefer to draft a bigger outside WR to line up opposite Slayton over a slot WR. What happens to Shep? We continue to miscast him on the outside?
RE: RE: I don't think the Giants will draft another 5'10 receiver  
BillT : 1/22/2021 9:08 pm : link
In comment 15131329 The_Boss said:
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Agree. I’d prefer to draft a bigger outside WR to line up opposite Slayton over a slot WR. What happens to Shep? We continue to miscast him on the outside?

I think OBJ makes a Waddle pick more likely. His problems weren’t his height. Waddle would be a great pick.
RE: RE: Give me Parsons  
jeff57 : 1/22/2021 9:12 pm : link
In comment 15131294 UConn4523 said:
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If the draft fell that way. If not, Pitts.



Same. Something about waddle scares me. If we are going offense and one of the big 2 WRs aren’t there than might as well go Pitts and hope they can make it work.

Waddle is a slot receiver. Usually they’re not taken that high. If they sign a wide out like Golladay, he would make more sense.
With that draft  
allstarjim : 1/22/2021 9:53 pm : link
If Parsons is at 11, the Giants should have an easy choice. If not him, pass rusher (Paye, Rousseau) should be under consideration along with Waddle.
Jaylen Waddle  
kes722 : 1/22/2021 10:05 pm : link
Is a dynamic player but the ankle injury scares me.
WR might be a huge need  
Breeze_94 : 1/22/2021 10:17 pm : link
But starting caliber receivers are drafted on day 2 and 3 every year. The list goes on with guys like Adams, Hill, Diggs, Michael Thomas, Godwin, Courtland Sutton, Allen Robinson, Golladay etc etc et.

Waddle IMO is not a sure enough bet at WR to take at #11. I’d take Pitts, Parsons, Surtain all over him in a heartbeat and double down on WR in the later rounds.

Also was kind of disappointed to find out that he’d be a 23 year old rookie. Not the end of the world but prospects who are 20-21 are a bit more exciting because they aren’t maxed out and also won’t be 27 or 28 by the time their first contract is up
RE: RE: RE: I don't think the Giants will draft another 5'10 receiver  
BelieveJJ : 1/22/2021 10:18 pm : link
In comment 15131336 BillT said:
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I think OBJ makes a Waddle pick more likely. His problems weren’t his height. Waddle would be a great pick.


I've been thinking something similar, that Waddle kinda reminds me of OBJ - the catch radius, the explosiveness, the ability to shift gears. So he can probably thrive on the outside, but he certainly is not your prototypical 6'2" 200# + X receiver.
He has Micah Parsons available at 11.  
Optimus-NY : 1/23/2021 12:11 am : link
I would run to the podium and select M.P. in that scenario. You can always draft a WR in the 2nd round. This is a draft that's deep in them.
The whole LBs arent impact player  
LauderdaleMatty : 1/23/2021 12:25 am : link
Sbit is disproven year after year. If PArsons is there we can pass on the next Ike Hilliard please
RE: He has Micah Parsons available at 11.  
SGMen : 1/23/2021 5:43 am : link
In comment 15131460 Optimus-NY said:
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I would run to the podium and select M.P. in that scenario. You can always draft a WR in the 2nd round. This is a draft that's deep in them.
I tend to agree. The one thing I do know for sure is that we have an awful lot of holes on this team so as long as we select BPA we will be fine. What we can't do is draft a project like an Engram who never really fills out.
Our Friends at GBN Draft Report found Jeremiah's Mock Draft  
M.S. : 1/23/2021 7:02 am : link

interesting enough to write an entire commentary on it!

See link below.

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Thanks MS  
cosmicj : 1/23/2021 7:12 am : link
That GBN commentary is very worthwhile.

Draftniks - make sure to read it.
RE: I feel like me and Jeremiah are always on same page....  
Tuckrule : 1/23/2021 7:17 am : link
In comment 15131282 Zeke's Alibi said:
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Got lambasted here for saying the NFL people aren't going to like Fields as much as the media does and said Zack Wilson is the clear cut second guy in the class imo.


The only one who freaks out in regards to fields is anakim. Nobody else. He’s a very limited QB and his AA won’t translate at the next level. He’ll need to become less of a runner and more of a passer. His arm to me isnt NFL caliber and he lacks drive on the ball. Wilson will be a stud and I’ve been saying this for a calendar year. Wilson will be the second QB off the board and it’s not close.
RE: Our Friends at GBN Draft Report found Jeremiah's Mock Draft  
BigBlueShock : 1/23/2021 8:15 am : link
In comment 15131504 M.S. said:
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interesting enough to write an entire commentary on it!

See link below. Link - ( New Window )

This is the second mock I’ve seen that mentions Parsons maturity issues. The Athletic had a mock this week that said the same thing. He’s got maturity issues both on and off the field. This week is really the first I’m hearing of this. Anyone know what specifically they are talking about?

I would have to believe with Judge in the house and with what went on with this past season with the 1st round CB that shall not be mentioned, if Parsons does indeed have maturity issues, he’s likely a huge pass for this team. If these insinuations are even true.
Couple of notes on that mock draft  
LBH15 : 1/23/2021 8:42 am : link
- Anybody else think this is a weak overall Draft with some of these suspect players in the back half of round 1?
- Chase at #3 seems awful high but maybe related to my first comment
- Justin Fields used to be right near top, is he dropping in other mocks as well?
- Definitely don't want the NYG to trade down based on so few blue and even red-chips. Which probably mean they finally will.
RE: RE: I feel like me and Jeremiah are always on same page....  
Mike from Ohio : 1/23/2021 9:07 am : link
In comment 15131508 Tuckrule said:
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Got lambasted here for saying the NFL people aren't going to like Fields as much as the media does and said Zack Wilson is the clear cut second guy in the class imo.



The only one who freaks out in regards to fields is anakim. Nobody else. He’s a very limited QB and his AA won’t translate at the next level. He’ll need to become less of a runner and more of a passer. His arm to me isnt NFL caliber and he lacks drive on the ball. Wilson will be a stud and I’ve been saying this for a calendar year. Wilson will be the second QB off the board and it’s not close.


Yeah I have seen few pepople - BBI and beyond - who are going nuts for Fields. I think viewing him as the 3rd or 4th best QB in this draft as a guy with a high ceiling and low floor is a pretty widely held opinion.
LBH  
cosmicj : 1/23/2021 9:08 am : link
I’m in favor of a trade down this year due to the scouting issues related to COVID (players sitting out, combine and pro days, pre draft all star games). It will be hard to scout all the prospects well so you should have as many darts as you can. The only problem is that other teams will have the same idea, so will there be too many teams wanting to trade down?
RE: LBH  
LBH15 : 1/23/2021 9:26 am : link
In comment 15131550 cosmicj said:
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I’m in favor of a trade down this year due to the scouting issues related to COVID (players sitting out, combine and pro days, pre draft all star games). It will be hard to scout all the prospects well so you should have as many darts as you can. The only problem is that other teams will have the same idea, so will there be too many teams wanting to trade down?


Didn't think of that, but wouldn't that make the first round or two of picks that much more important. And maybe it results in teams only being really comfortable with their primary set of tiers.

Either way, until the players being mocked in back half of rd 1 and early half of rd 2 start looking better, I prefer NYG stand as is.

Cornerbacks  
LBH15 : 1/23/2021 9:40 am : link
Also not overly excited with this Cornerback class either.

Surtain is a good player but watched him get beat plenty in the SEC these past two years and has a lot of issues when he doesn't get to use his size/strength on wideouts. Mocking him consistently in the Top 10 may just be signaling how weak this CB group actually is.

I think there may be a lot of second round value with this CB class but wouldn't be reaching in round one.
Parsons got in a physical  
ryanmkeane : 1/23/2021 9:51 am : link
altercation with a player. Player ended up pulling out a knife to try and stop it. Not sure if that’s what people are referring to regarding the maturity stuff, or if there was more than that one instance
RE: Couple of notes on that mock draft  
jeff57 : 1/23/2021 10:29 am : link
In comment 15131534 LBH15 said:
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- Anybody else think this is a weak overall Draft with some of these suspect players in the back half of round 1?
- Chase at #3 seems awful high but maybe related to my first comment
- Justin Fields used to be right near top, is he dropping in other mocks as well?
- Definitely don't want the NYG to trade down based on so few blue and even red-chips. Which probably mean they finally will.


It’s a bit weak on defensive, but good on offense.

I alawayswant the Giants to trade down. And I hope they do this time.
Slater before Sewell?  
Section331 : 1/23/2021 10:38 am : link
Interesting, but either way, I don’t see Sewell making it to 10. I’d be fine with Waddle, but really hoping that somehow Surtain drops.
Bucky Brooks  
Rave7 : 1/23/2021 10:46 am : link
another nfl.com draft expert’s interesting view of Micah Parsons.

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Anyone want to wager on that Slater over Sewell take  
BelieveJJ : 1/23/2021 11:13 am : link
Give me a buzz. Remember Jeremiah had Becton going to the Giants at 4 last year, when the majority of NFL scouts had Thomas as the top OT and Becton somewhat risky...

Casting a wide net of resources, I have picked up a few things.

The greatest positions of depth in no particular order are WR, DB, and OL.

LB, TE, and ER groups are thin.

RBs don't have any outstanding players (despite Harris and Etienne?) so may not see any of them come off the board in round one....

QB group is pretty strong but, hey guess what, so is the need, so if you're a QB needy team, don't wait for someone to fall in your lap.

Someone I found particulary interesting notes on was Trey Smith, OG Tennessee - 6'6" 330# an absolutely dominant OL, the #1 OL recruit from his HS class, and a true 21 year old senior who'll turn 22 this coming June.

As a freshman at Tenn, playing LT, he started every game, made 2nd team all SEC and Freshman All American - sound familiar? Like Andrew Thomas... but he had a significant congenital health issue with blood clotting in his lungs and dropped well down the prospect list because of it as he sat out the entire 2018 season taking remedial meds.

Came back very strong in 2019 and 2020 to play every game after he moved inside to guard.

His rep is as a man moutain people mover, primarily. Seems like a DG target in round 2 or 3 to me. Profile from Draft Network (whom I really don't like or trust) provided because I'm too lazy to dig for a better source.

But the NFL Draft Bible guy, Ric Serritella, mentioned him on two seperate interviws with different hosts on Giants podcasts as a guy to keep an eye on if the Giants want to move on from Zeitler and cement their OL. He feels Smith could be a dominant G or RT at the NFL level and an immediate starter.

Round 2 or 3 if his meds check out and project well going forward.
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RE: Bucky Brooks  
BelieveJJ : 1/23/2021 11:20 am : link
In comment 15131618 Rave7 said:
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another nfl.com draft expert’s interesting view of Micah Parsons. Link - ( New Window )


Thanks for that!

But Brooks dissing Parsons in convo with some Cowboy's type (fan or beat?) sounds awfully lot like a deliberate disinformation ploy...

For what? To keep him on the board for the Cowboys at 10?

Cowboys BADLY need run defenders, (although I thought interior DL) and is Vander-Esch a career health ? Now?

Doesn't Brooks consult to the Cowboys, too?
RE: Couple of notes on that mock draft  
bw in dc : 1/23/2021 11:24 am : link
In comment 15131534 LBH15 said:
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- Anybody else think this is a weak overall Draft with some of these suspect players in the back half of round 1?
- Chase at #3 seems awful high but maybe related to my first comment
- Justin Fields used to be right near top, is he dropping in other mocks as well?
- Definitely don't want the NYG to trade down based on so few blue and even red-chips. Which probably mean they finally will.


Weak draft? Not sure. But with Covid and the high end opt-outs, it's definitely the most bizarre.

Chase has a GREAT year last year. You can nitpick a few things - maybe not elite quickness? - but he's got a pretty big tool box that should help him make an impact immediately in the NFL. It's really the "out of sight, out of mind" thing with him. Once we really get into full draft mode, you are going to see more evaluations, IMV, moving him way up in this draft.

Fields being the #3 QB doesn't surprise me. Wilson was absolutely great this year. And Fields had the bumpy games against Northwestern and Indiana. Plus, BYU didn't face the best competition, but his talent jumped off the screen. Now Lance over Fields? I just don't see that with the year off for Lance. Lance has a lot of interesting skills, but the last thing a 1-AA prospect needed was his division calling off the entire year.
RE: Anyone want to wager on that Slater over Sewell take  
Judge_and_Jury : 1/23/2021 11:54 am : link
In comment 15131632 BelieveJJ said:
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Give me a buzz. Remember Jeremiah had Becton going to the Giants at 4 last year, when the majority of NFL scouts had Thomas as the top OT and Becton somewhat risky...

Casting a wide net of resources, I have picked up a few things.

The greatest positions of depth in no particular order are WR, DB, and OL.

LB, TE, and ER groups are thin.

RBs don't have any outstanding players (despite Harris and Etienne?) so may not see any of them come off the board in round one....

QB group is pretty strong but, hey guess what, so is the need, so if you're a QB needy team, don't wait for someone to fall in your lap.

Someone I found particulary interesting notes on was Trey Smith, OG Tennessee - 6'6" 330# an absolutely dominant OL, the #1 OL recruit from his HS class, and a true 21 year old senior who'll turn 22 this coming June.

As a freshman at Tenn, playing LT, he started every game, made 2nd team all SEC and Freshman All American - sound familiar? Like Andrew Thomas... but he had a significant congenital health issue with blood clotting in his lungs and dropped well down the prospect list because of it as he sat out the entire 2018 season taking remedial meds.

Came back very strong in 2019 and 2020 to play every game after he moved inside to guard.

His rep is as a man moutain people mover, primarily. Seems like a DG target in round 2 or 3 to me. Profile from Draft Network (whom I really don't like or trust) provided because I'm too lazy to dig for a better source.

But the NFL Draft Bible guy, Ric Serritella, mentioned him on two seperate interviws with different hosts on Giants podcasts as a guy to keep an eye on if the Giants want to move on from Zeitler and cement their OL. He feels Smith could be a dominant G or RT at the NFL level and an immediate starter.

Round 2 or 3 if his meds check out and project well going forward. Trey Smith, dominant Volunteer OL - ( New Window )


Good stuff JJ he sounds like an excellent OL prospect who wouldn't have a serious learning curve.
No Mac Jones in the first round?  
Jim from Katonah : 1/23/2021 12:21 pm : link
I’ve seen him as high as no. 4. I bet he flies up the board over the coming months.
If they take Waddle (and I want them to)  
Jim in Forest Hills : 1/23/2021 12:26 pm : link
it better be part of larger vision for the offense.
A lot will change in the next several months  
Rick in Dallas : 1/23/2021 12:30 pm : link
Player evaluations this year more challenging than ever with some prospects opting out or playing limited games. In addition to no combine this year. We could see some wild changes on some of these guys.
This is when you really need to have a top notch scouting department.
RE: RE: Couple of notes on that mock draft  
Jim from Katonah : 1/23/2021 12:43 pm : link
In comment 15131642 bw in dc said:
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- Anybody else think this is a weak overall Draft with some of these suspect players in the back half of round 1?
- Chase at #3 seems awful high but maybe related to my first comment
- Justin Fields used to be right near top, is he dropping in other mocks as well?
- Definitely don't want the NYG to trade down based on so few blue and even red-chips. Which probably mean they finally will.



Weak draft? Not sure. But with Covid and the high end opt-outs, it's definitely the most bizarre.

Chase has a GREAT year last year. You can nitpick a few things - maybe not elite quickness? - but he's got a pretty big tool box that should help him make an impact immediately in the NFL. It's really the "out of sight, out of mind" thing with him. Once we really get into full draft mode, you are going to see more evaluations, IMV, moving him way up in this draft.

Fields being the #3 QB doesn't surprise me. Wilson was absolutely great this year. And Fields had the bumpy games against Northwestern and Indiana. Plus, BYU didn't face the best competition, but his talent jumped off the screen. Now Lance over Fields? I just don't see that with the year off for Lance. Lance has a lot of interesting skills, but the last thing a 1-AA prospect needed was his division calling off the entire year.


I don’t think “interesting skills” quite captures the potential of 20 year old Lance, who put up a 42 TD and zero turnover line as an 18 year old. Maybe “freakish.” Agreed he’s a risk, as was Josh Allen with his small school rawness and inaccuracy — but hopefully our scouting department is up to the task and has the vision to determine whether he’d be worth the reward.
Boylhart gives Parsons an early 2nd round grade  
Milton : 1/23/2021 1:05 pm : link
He loves his size/speed ratio and explosiveness, but also had this to say...
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Because Micah has only played 2 years at Penn State his football IQ and instincts to play linebacker is lacking. Because of his athletic talent and speed, he is able to wait for a play to develop and then make his move and that’s fine at the college level. He doesn’t shed blocks because he is free to make plays in Penn State’s system. He is free to blitz without taking a block on and because of his burst and speed he is just a better athlete than most players he goes up against. Micah has a lot to learn about playing linebacker.


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Our current DLine coach  
Professor Falken : 1/23/2021 1:23 pm : link
was an assistant at Penn State, so he will have inside info on Parsons.
RE: RE: RE: Couple of notes on that mock draft  
bw in dc : 1/23/2021 2:36 pm : link
In comment 15131686 Jim from Katonah said:
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- Anybody else think this is a weak overall Draft with some of these suspect players in the back half of round 1?
- Chase at #3 seems awful high but maybe related to my first comment
- Justin Fields used to be right near top, is he dropping in other mocks as well?
- Definitely don't want the NYG to trade down based on so few blue and even red-chips. Which probably mean they finally will.



Weak draft? Not sure. But with Covid and the high end opt-outs, it's definitely the most bizarre.

Chase has a GREAT year last year. You can nitpick a few things - maybe not elite quickness? - but he's got a pretty big tool box that should help him make an impact immediately in the NFL. It's really the "out of sight, out of mind" thing with him. Once we really get into full draft mode, you are going to see more evaluations, IMV, moving him way up in this draft.

Fields being the #3 QB doesn't surprise me. Wilson was absolutely great this year. And Fields had the bumpy games against Northwestern and Indiana. Plus, BYU didn't face the best competition, but his talent jumped off the screen. Now Lance over Fields? I just don't see that with the year off for Lance. Lance has a lot of interesting skills, but the last thing a 1-AA prospect needed was his division calling off the entire year.



I don’t think “interesting skills” quite captures the potential of 20 year old Lance, who put up a 42 TD and zero turnover line as an 18 year old. Maybe “freakish.” Agreed he’s a risk, as was Josh Allen with his small school rawness and inaccuracy — but hopefully our scouting department is up to the task and has the vision to determine whether he’d be worth the reward.


I'm not there with Lance as a thrower. I think that's going to be a work in progress. A project.

But he's a terrific athlete who can really make things happen with this legs. And that is a huge bonus in today's game.
RE: RE: RE: RE: Couple of notes on that mock draft  
Jim from Katonah : 1/23/2021 2:45 pm : link
In comment 15131752 bw in dc said:
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- Anybody else think this is a weak overall Draft with some of these suspect players in the back half of round 1?
- Chase at #3 seems awful high but maybe related to my first comment
- Justin Fields used to be right near top, is he dropping in other mocks as well?
- Definitely don't want the NYG to trade down based on so few blue and even red-chips. Which probably mean they finally will.



Weak draft? Not sure. But with Covid and the high end opt-outs, it's definitely the most bizarre.

Chase has a GREAT year last year. You can nitpick a few things - maybe not elite quickness? - but he's got a pretty big tool box that should help him make an impact immediately in the NFL. It's really the "out of sight, out of mind" thing with him. Once we really get into full draft mode, you are going to see more evaluations, IMV, moving him way up in this draft.

Fields being the #3 QB doesn't surprise me. Wilson was absolutely great this year. And Fields had the bumpy games against Northwestern and Indiana. Plus, BYU didn't face the best competition, but his talent jumped off the screen. Now Lance over Fields? I just don't see that with the year off for Lance. Lance has a lot of interesting skills, but the last thing a 1-AA prospect needed was his division calling off the entire year.



I don’t think “interesting skills” quite captures the potential of 20 year old Lance, who put up a 42 TD and zero turnover line as an 18 year old. Maybe “freakish.” Agreed he’s a risk, as was Josh Allen with his small school rawness and inaccuracy — but hopefully our scouting department is up to the task and has the vision to determine whether he’d be worth the reward.



I'm not there with Lance as a thrower. I think that's going to be a work in progress. A project.

But he's a terrific athlete who can really make things happen with this legs. And that is a huge bonus in today's game.


And I’m definitely talking out my ass a bit, pretending to be an expert after watching a bunch of his highlight videos lol. That said, I have this burning desire for the Giants to at least scout the hell out of him — and not be afraid to show some vision on taking a leap if they like what they see.
Judge and jury -  
BelieveJJ : 1/23/2021 4:51 pm : link
One of the things thst caught my ears about Smith was the "came in and started and played at a high level as a true freshman in the SEC. Then a year off to correct a not too uncommon blood issue then came back and played 2 straight years sans med issue.

An interruped 3 years of quality SEC OL play, every start, starting as a kid out of HS. Just sounds so much like Thomas, Lemieux, Gates and Peart. THR lists him as the 16th rated OL, PFF graded him as the 2nd best iOL.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Couple of notes on that mock draft  
bw in dc : 1/23/2021 5:36 pm : link
In comment 15131755 Jim from Katonah said:
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Weak draft? Not sure. But with Covid and the high end opt-outs, it's definitely the most bizarre.

Chase has a GREAT year last year. You can nitpick a few things - maybe not elite quickness? - but he's got a pretty big tool box that should help him make an impact immediately in the NFL. It's really the "out of sight, out of mind" thing with him. Once we really get into full draft mode, you are going to see more evaluations, IMV, moving him way up in this draft.

Fields being the #3 QB doesn't surprise me. Wilson was absolutely great this year. And Fields had the bumpy games against Northwestern and Indiana. Plus, BYU didn't face the best competition, but his talent jumped off the screen. Now Lance over Fields? I just don't see that with the year off for Lance. Lance has a lot of interesting skills, but the last thing a 1-AA prospect needed was his division calling off the entire year.



I don’t think “interesting skills” quite captures the potential of 20 year old Lance, who put up a 42 TD and zero turnover line as an 18 year old. Maybe “freakish.” Agreed he’s a risk, as was Josh Allen with his small school rawness and inaccuracy — but hopefully our scouting department is up to the task and has the vision to determine whether he’d be worth the reward.



I'm not there with Lance as a thrower. I think that's going to be a work in progress. A project.

But he's a terrific athlete who can really make things happen with this legs. And that is a huge bonus in today's game.



And I’m definitely talking out my ass a bit, pretending to be an expert after watching a bunch of his highlight videos lol. That said, I have this burning desire for the Giants to at least scout the hell out of him — and not be afraid to show some vision on taking a leap if they like what they see.


Hey, I'm with you. The Giants should be neck deep with all of the QB prospects.

I'm actually from the school of thought that a team should draft a QB somewhere in the draft everywhere. That's because you never really know - because trying to predict QB play is such an art - that you just might find a diamond in the rough. And I would trade down in every draft to secure more picks.

Alas, those straight-forward principles don't exist at Jints Central...
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Couple of notes on that mock draft  
Jim from Katonah : 1/23/2021 7:22 pm : link
In comment 15131845 bw in dc said:
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In comment 15131755 Jim from Katonah said:


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Weak draft? Not sure. But with Covid and the high end opt-outs, it's definitely the most bizarre.

Chase has a GREAT year last year. You can nitpick a few things - maybe not elite quickness? - but he's got a pretty big tool box that should help him make an impact immediately in the NFL. It's really the "out of sight, out of mind" thing with him. Once we really get into full draft mode, you are going to see more evaluations, IMV, moving him way up in this draft.

Fields being the #3 QB doesn't surprise me. Wilson was absolutely great this year. And Fields had the bumpy games against Northwestern and Indiana. Plus, BYU didn't face the best competition, but his talent jumped off the screen. Now Lance over Fields? I just don't see that with the year off for Lance. Lance has a lot of interesting skills, but the last thing a 1-AA prospect needed was his division calling off the entire year.



I don’t think “interesting skills” quite captures the potential of 20 year old Lance, who put up a 42 TD and zero turnover line as an 18 year old. Maybe “freakish.” Agreed he’s a risk, as was Josh Allen with his small school rawness and inaccuracy — but hopefully our scouting department is up to the task and has the vision to determine whether he’d be worth the reward.



I'm not there with Lance as a thrower. I think that's going to be a work in progress. A project.

But he's a terrific athlete who can really make things happen with this legs. And that is a huge bonus in today's game.



And I’m definitely talking out my ass a bit, pretending to be an expert after watching a bunch of his highlight videos lol. That said, I have this burning desire for the Giants to at least scout the hell out of him — and not be afraid to show some vision on taking a leap if they like what they see.



Hey, I'm with you. The Giants should be neck deep with all of the QB prospects.

I'm actually from the school of thought that a team should draft a QB somewhere in the draft everywhere. That's because you never really know - because trying to predict QB play is such an art - that you just might find a diamond in the rough. And I would trade down in every draft to secure more picks.

Alas, those straight-forward principles don't exist at Jints Central...


Amen to that brother. There are Daks floating around every year. Hope Jints is up to the scouting task in this strangest of years.
RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Couple of notes on that mock draft  
Jim from Katonah : 1/23/2021 7:41 pm : link
In comment 15131845 bw in dc said:
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In comment 15131755 Jim from Katonah said:


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Weak draft? Not sure. But with Covid and the high end opt-outs, it's definitely the most bizarre.

Chase has a GREAT year last year. You can nitpick a few things - maybe not elite quickness? - but he's got a pretty big tool box that should help him make an impact immediately in the NFL. It's really the "out of sight, out of mind" thing with him. Once we really get into full draft mode, you are going to see more evaluations, IMV, moving him way up in this draft.

Fields being the #3 QB doesn't surprise me. Wilson was absolutely great this year. And Fields had the bumpy games against Northwestern and Indiana. Plus, BYU didn't face the best competition, but his talent jumped off the screen. Now Lance over Fields? I just don't see that with the year off for Lance. Lance has a lot of interesting skills, but the last thing a 1-AA prospect needed was his division calling off the entire year.



I don’t think “interesting skills” quite captures the potential of 20 year old Lance, who put up a 42 TD and zero turnover line as an 18 year old. Maybe “freakish.” Agreed he’s a risk, as was Josh Allen with his small school rawness and inaccuracy — but hopefully our scouting department is up to the task and has the vision to determine whether he’d be worth the reward.



I'm not there with Lance as a thrower. I think that's going to be a work in progress. A project.

But he's a terrific athlete who can really make things happen with this legs. And that is a huge bonus in today's game.



And I’m definitely talking out my ass a bit, pretending to be an expert after watching a bunch of his highlight videos lol. That said, I have this burning desire for the Giants to at least scout the hell out of him — and not be afraid to show some vision on taking a leap if they like what they see.



Hey, I'm with you. The Giants should be neck deep with all of the QB prospects.

I'm actually from the school of thought that a team should draft a QB somewhere in the draft everywhere. That's because you never really know - because trying to predict QB play is such an art - that you just might find a diamond in the rough. And I would trade down in every draft to secure more picks.

Alas, those straight-forward principles don't exist at Jints Central...


“Are” up to it. Too many cocktails.
RE: If they take Waddle (and I want them to)  
GGGmen : 1/25/2021 12:43 am : link
I can see taking Waddle after signing a WR in free agency. Golliday, C. Davis, or Another WR with size. Instant offense.
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