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I hit the wrong reply I meant Nubin
I've got my eye on someone...
After two defense picks, we went back on offense to take a weapon - Malachi Corley. He's a big guy that can catch, he can run it out of the backfield, he can break tackles, and he can knock you over. Kellen Moore will dream up a lot of ways to use this guy, and he can easily take over for the ineffective Parris Campbell...
Currently have 3 guys between my top two remaining tiers. If one is still around at 62 I should hopefully pick quickly
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Excluding myself as well as the early picks I would say
Best - Philly with Quinyon Mitchell. I think he could be the top CB in this draft and it would not surprise me if he goes 10 picks higher on draft day.
Worst - Las Vegas with Bo Nix. I get you don’t want to be standing at the altar with QB7, but this was way too early and not really a scheme fit. If you look at what made Nix successful at Oregon it was keeping everything within 10 yards and getting it to guys in space. If you told me he was going to a team like Miami with Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill I could see it. But with Vegas that limits what Davante Adams can do.
Oh man I totally missed this. I would say maybe you haven't seen Bo Nix enough. Nix has a strong arm and has made a ton of great down the field throws. He has some where he is rolling out, on one foot, across the field type throws. He made a lot of short throws not because he can't throw deep, but because that is the offense he played in. This isn't to early for Nix I would be completely shocked if he doesn't go pick 12 to Denver or Minny at all if they can't trade up. Ideally I think Penix is a better fit for the Raiders, but that mean that Bo Nix is not a fit. He is good size, good arm, good movement, good under pressure, good at protecting the ball, good at everything really. He isn't elite at things and really I think that is what people look for. That is why BBI probably struggles to see a player that goes in the first round. The kid can play and will be a long time starter in the league. Will he ever be a top 5 QB I don't think so, but that doesn't mean he won't be good and you can't win with him.
I believe I said long term starter. That is better than decent. It is tough to say top 10 QB when you Mahomes, Burrow, Herbert, Josh Allen, Aaron Rodgers, Hurts, Lamar Jackson, Dak (yes regular season he is damn good), etc... To me he is Jared Goff or Kirk Cousins. They aren't great, but you can win with them. I mean look at that list and I didn't mention Caleb, Daniels, and Drake Maye who all have better potential to be a top QB. Brock Purdy, Jordan Love, CJ Stroud, etc. The NFL is currently loaded with QB talent and I think Bo Nix will be a long term starter in the mix with some of the names listed above. That is completely worth a first round pick.
This year both Benson and Jonathan Brown have made visits
I chose Benson as he reminds me of Lavion Bell.
RB a huge need for the Cowboys
This year both Benson and Jonathan Brown have made visits
I chose Benson as he reminds me of Lavion Bell.
RB a huge need for the Cowboys
I LOVE that pick for you Rick, you sly dog you! Benson fits like a glove in Dallas. Definitely a position of need and the talent is there. Well done sir.
34. New England (Sean) – Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina
35. Arizona (DCPollaro) – Xavier Worthy, WR/RS, Texas
36. Washington (Sir-Yes-Sir) – Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
37. LA Chargers (Big Blue Blogger) – Jer'Zhan Newton, IDL, Illinois
38. Tennessee (TommytheElephant) – Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
39. Carolina (FatMan in Charlotte) (from NYG) – Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia
40. Washington (Sir-Yes-Sir) (from Chi) – Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
41. Green Bay (ChicagoGiant) (from NYJ) – Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
42. Houston (Boatie Warrant) (from Min) – Braden Fiske, IDL, Florida State
43. Atlanta (BigBlue7) – Kamari Lassiter, CB/S, Georgia
44. Las Vegas (Amtoft) – Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
45. New Orleans (Mr. Nickels) (from Den) – Chris Braswell, EDGE/LB, Alabama
46. Indianapolis (Go Terps) – T'Vondre Sweat, IDL, Texas
47. New York Giants (MadPlaid) (from Sea) – Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
48. Jacksonville (Andy in Halifax) – Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
49. Cincinnati (Matt G) – Mike Sainristil, CB/S, Michigan
50. Philadelphia (Chris in Philly) (from NO) – Bralen Trice, EDGE/LB, Washington
51. Pittsburgh (Antonio Fierce) – Jordan Morgan, OT/IOL, Arizona
52. LA Rams (Allstarjim) – Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
53. Philadelphia (Chris in Philly) – Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
54. Cleveland (MotownGIANTS) – Kris Jenkins Jr., IDL/EDGE, Michigan
55. Miami (Optimus-NY) – Payton Wilson, LB, NC State
56. Dallas (Rick in Dallas) – Trey Benson, RB, Florida State
57. Tampa Bay (Jay on the Island) – Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
58. Green Bay (ChicagoGiant) – Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State
59. Houston (Boatie Warrant) – Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri
60. Buffalo (Uncledave) - Brenden Rice, WR, USC
61. Detroit (superspynyg) On the clock
62. Baltimore (Mike in NY)
63. San Francisco (Pete from Woodstock)
64. Kansas City (English Alaister)
Round 3
65. Carolina (FatMan in Charlotte)
66. Arizona (DCPollaro)
67. Washington (Sir-Yes-Sir)
68. New England (Sean)
69. LA Chargers (Big Blue Blogger)
70. New York Giants (MadPlaid)
71. Arizona (DCPollaro) (from Ten)
72. New York Jets (JayBinQueens)
73. Detroit (superspynyg) (from Min)
74. Atlanta (BigBlue7)
75. Chicago (Anakim)
76. Denver (Jonesin 4 A Ship)
77. Las Vegas (Amtoft)
78. Washington (Sir-Yes-Sir) (from Sea)
79. Atlanta (BigBlue7) (from Jax)
80. Cincinnati (Matt G)
81. Seattle (sjnyfan) (from NO)
82. Indianapolis (Go Terps)
83. LA Rams (Allstarjim)
84. Pittsburgh (Antonio Fierce)
85. Cleveland (MotownGIANTS)
86. Houston (Boatie Warrant) (from Phi)
87. Dallas (Rick in Dallas)
88. Green Bay (ChicagoGiant)
89. Tampa Bay (Jay on the Island)
90. Arizona (DCPollaro) (from Hou)
91. Green Bay (ChicagoGiant) (from Buf)
92. Tampa Bay (Jay on the Island) (from Det)
93. Baltimore (Mike in NY)
94. San Francisco (Pete from Woodstock)
95. Kansas City (English Alaister)
96. Jacksonville (Andy in Halifax) (comp)
97. Cincinnati (Matt G) (comp)
98. Pittsburgh (Antonio Fierce) (from Phi) (comp)
99. LA Rams (Allstarjim) (comp)
100. Washington (Sir-Yes-Sir) (from SF) (comp)
I love Payton Wilson... When he was 100% he shows up amazing on tape. Can he stay healthy is the only question and I would have gambled on him as well here.
Had I known about the diggs trade before my first pick I would have done things differently. Would have been between Mitchell and Coleman for me. That being said I really like Rice. I don’t get the knocks on him. If you watch his highlights most of his catches from 2023 were clutch TDs and 3rd/4th down conversions. When Williams needed someone reliable he looked to Rice… even with others wide open. I love his tenacity and how he bullies defenders… you either have that or you don’t. The only other WR I was considering here was Walker. Another one who constantly made Maye look good. Lots of walkers big catches he had to slow down cause Maye couldn’t get it there. While I think the Bills would want to prioritize Walker’s speed - this is Tadaro’s draft room and he likes Rice’s confidence. I agree there’s a cliff after the early run at the top of the second- we’re given the handle we’re dealt and we make the best of it.
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Brenden Rice and most of the other WRs are such a step down from all the other earlier WRs. I was a little shocked at the difference when I was going through all the WRs. Not that Rice isn't good, but he isn't close to the ones before him IMO.
Had I known about the diggs trade before my first pick I would have done things differently. Would have been between Mitchell and Coleman for me. That being said I really like Rice. I don’t get the knocks on him. If you watch his highlights most of his catches from 2023 were clutch TDs and 3rd/4th down conversions. When Williams needed someone reliable he looked to Rice… even with others wide open. I love his tenacity and how he bullies defenders… you either have that or you don’t. The only other WR I was considering here was Walker. Another one who constantly made Maye look good. Lots of walkers big catches he had to slow down cause Maye couldn’t get it there. While I think the Bills would want to prioritize Walker’s speed - this is Tadaro’s draft room and he likes Rice’s confidence. I agree there’s a cliff after the early run at the top of the second- we’re given the handle we’re dealt and we make the best of it.
I agree there is a lot to like about Rice. I don't think this a reach at all. I was just talking about the run on tier 2 WRs ended and we were into Tier 3. Which isn't a bad tier, but definitely a drop. I really want the Giants to get a WR in the first two tiers. That is all I was saying.
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Excluding myself as well as the early picks I would say
Best - Philly with Quinyon Mitchell. I think he could be the top CB in this draft and it would not surprise me if he goes 10 picks higher on draft day.
Worst - Las Vegas with Bo Nix. I get you don’t want to be standing at the altar with QB7, but this was way too early and not really a scheme fit. If you look at what made Nix successful at Oregon it was keeping everything within 10 yards and getting it to guys in space. If you told me he was going to a team like Miami with Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill I could see it. But with Vegas that limits what Davante Adams can do.
Oh man I totally missed this. I would say maybe you haven't seen Bo Nix enough. Nix has a strong arm and has made a ton of great down the field throws. He has some where he is rolling out, on one foot, across the field type throws. He made a lot of short throws not because he can't throw deep, but because that is the offense he played in. This isn't to early for Nix I would be completely shocked if he doesn't go pick 12 to Denver or Minny at all if they can't trade up. Ideally I think Penix is a better fit for the Raiders, but that mean that Bo Nix is not a fit. He is good size, good arm, good movement, good under pressure, good at protecting the ball, good at everything really. He isn't elite at things and really I think that is what people look for. That is why BBI probably struggles to see a player that goes in the first round. The kid can play and will be a long time starter in the league. Will he ever be a top 5 QB I don't think so, but that doesn't mean he won't be good and you can't win with him.
Watching Nix outside of Oregon's scheme I just have my doubts. He looked like a Day 3 guy at Auburn and at Senior Bowl and Combine he did not look good when having to do deeper passes or velocity.
I have one more second round grade on CBs and then I agree it is raw or missing in size/speed/skill I have all others in.
Watching Nix outside of Oregon's scheme I just have my doubts. He looked like a Day 3 guy at Auburn and at Senior Bowl and Combine he did not look good when having to do deeper passes or velocity.
Jayden Daniels didn't look like a first round pick either at ASU. I think a lot of that can be explained of doing stuff your not use to, but look at his deep ball numbers. He can throw deep, has plenty of arm. I still have him QB5/6, but I see much more ability in him. That is part of this though. Me and Chris Simms like him better than you don't. Makes talking about this more fun.
Colson was the last player on the board that I considered for Tampa pick
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Thought the same about Haynes
34. New England (Sean) – Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina
35. Arizona (DCPollaro) – Xavier Worthy, WR/RS, Texas
36. Washington (Sir-Yes-Sir) – Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
37. LA Chargers (Big Blue Blogger) – Jer'Zhan Newton, IDL, Illinois
38. Tennessee (TommytheElephant) – Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
39. Carolina (FatMan in Charlotte) (from NYG) – Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia
40. Washington (Sir-Yes-Sir) (from Chi) – Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
41. Green Bay (ChicagoGiant) (from NYJ) – Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
42. Houston (Boatie Warrant) (from Min) – Braden Fiske, IDL, Florida State
43. Atlanta (BigBlue7) – Kamari Lassiter, CB/S, Georgia
44. Las Vegas (Amtoft) – Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
45. New Orleans (Mr. Nickels) (from Den) – Chris Braswell, EDGE/LB, Alabama
46. Indianapolis (Go Terps) – T'Vondre Sweat, IDL, Texas
47. New York Giants (MadPlaid) (from Sea) – Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
48. Jacksonville (Andy in Halifax) – Max Melton, CB, Rutgers
49. Cincinnati (Matt G) – Mike Sainristil, CB/S, Michigan
50. Philadelphia (Chris in Philly) (from NO) – Bralen Trice, EDGE/LB, Washington
51. Pittsburgh (Antonio Fierce) – Jordan Morgan, OT/IOL, Arizona
52. LA Rams (Allstarjim) – Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
53. Philadelphia (Chris in Philly) – Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
54. Cleveland (MotownGIANTS) – Kris Jenkins Jr., IDL/EDGE, Michigan
55. Miami (Optimus-NY) – Payton Wilson, LB, NC State
56. Dallas (Rick in Dallas) – Trey Benson, RB, Florida State
57. Tampa Bay (Jay on the Island) – Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
58. Green Bay (ChicagoGiant) – Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State
59. Houston (Boatie Warrant) – Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri
60. Buffalo (Uncledave) - Brenden Rice, WR, USC
61. Detroit (superspynyg) - Cooper Beebe, IOL, Kansas State
62. Baltimore (Mike in NY) - TJ Tampa, CB, Iowa State
63. San Francisco (Pete from Woodstock) - Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State
64. Kansas City (English Alaister) - Marshawn Kneeland, EDGE/LB, Western Michigan
Round 3
65. Carolina (FatMan in Charlotte) - Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
66. Arizona (DCPollaro) - Ruke Orhorhoro, IDL, Clemson
67. Washington (Sir-Yes-Sir) - Christian Haynes, IOL, Connecticut
68. New England (Sean) - Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington
69. LA Chargers (Big Blue Blogger) - DJ James, CB, Auburn
70. New York Giants (MadPlaid) - On the clock
71. Arizona (DCPollaro) (from Ten)
72. New York Jets (JayBinQueens)
73. Detroit (superspynyg) (from Min)
74. Atlanta (BigBlue7)
75. Chicago (Anakim)
76. Denver (Jonesin 4 A Ship)
77. Las Vegas (Amtoft)
78. Washington (Sir-Yes-Sir) (from Sea)
79. Atlanta (BigBlue7) (from Jax)
80. Cincinnati (Matt G)
81. Seattle (sjnyfan) (from NO)
82. Indianapolis (Go Terps)
83. LA Rams (Allstarjim)
84. Pittsburgh (Antonio Fierce)
85. Cleveland (MotownGIANTS)
86. Houston (Boatie Warrant) (from Phi)
87. Dallas (Rick in Dallas)
88. Green Bay (ChicagoGiant)
89. Tampa Bay (Jay on the Island)
90. Arizona (DCPollaro) (from Hou)
91. Green Bay (ChicagoGiant) (from Buf)
92. Tampa Bay (Jay on the Island) (from Det)
93. Baltimore (Mike in NY)
94. San Francisco (Pete from Woodstock)
95. Kansas City (English Alaister)
96. Jacksonville (Andy in Halifax) (comp)
97. Cincinnati (Matt G) (comp)
98. Pittsburgh (Antonio Fierce) (from Phi) (comp)
99. LA Rams (Allstarjim) (comp)
100. Washington (Sir-Yes-Sir) (from SF) (comp)