2014 NFL Draft discussion 2014 vol.5

[R.I.P. KMS]

So who is everyones best player that didn't get drafted?

I think mine is Rashaad Reynolds, I really hope the Vikes sign him.

 

[R.I.P. KMS]

Nobody ever took that TE from Oregon? Colt something.

Someone called him but he missed the call cause he was sniffing tables...

 

[therealdope]

Think it has more to do with the fact he has no position to play in the NFL.

ReallY? What position was Tebow suited to play? He was drafted at #7 overall FFS.

I think this is BS. He's exactly the same size as Terrell Suggs.

 

[OPM]

So the bears signed 2 qb's.

 

[OPM]

Guess the Bears were gonna make an offer to Sam too.

 

[NewbZor]

Raiders sign Skov

 

[bigblue02_02jw]

Cowboys with a great draft.

 

[Fists of Fire]

Any place to see undrafted signings?

 

[speakhandsforme]

Sam going to the Rams kind of makes sense, same state as where he played in college so you would think that he would be a lot more comfortable there and the fanbase would accept him right away.

Another wr?

I guess we'll just line up Raahgaahs, Lacy, and 9 receivers

Now that I've sobered up and had time to think over the picks:

1. Clinton-Dix - Thumbs up - Home run selection obviously. It was a matter of value meeting need and Ha-Ha is a perfect fit for Green Bay schematically

2. Davante Adams - Thumbs down - It was obvious we could use a receiver, but Davante wasn't the right guy imo. He's very similar to James Jones, but with better hands and less speed/release ability. With Cobb being undersized and Jordy being slow off the line, I would have really preferred a bigger guy who could get separation such as Moncrief or Robinson. I would also have been okay with Bruce Ellington, who is a Cobb-type player, but with better speed

3a. Khyri Thorton - Thumbs down - Just a huge reach. While I like Thorton's upside, Ted didn't follow the philosophy of matching pick and value. Thorton would almost certainly have fallen to the fourth. And, schematically, he's not a great fit, as he is meant to be a 43 DT.

3b. Richard Rogers - Thumbs down - An even bigger reach and a pick that was supposedly picked entirely out of positional need. That's the biggest sin to commit in the draft. Was projected as a sixth rounder.

"AFC Scout: Not special in any way"​

NFC scout: "He's nothing at all."​

4. Carl Bradford - Thumbs sideways - Good value pick, but a poor positional fit. Kind of a positional tweener. Probably can't translate to 34 ILB. In the mold of Nick Perry.

5a. Corey Linsley - Thumbs up - Good pick, but was certainly another reach. Was projected as a 7th rounder. Strong, tough, and smart

5b. Jared Abbrederis - Thumbs up - Probably the best value pick of the draft. I was very against taking him in his projected place (3-4th round), but at this point, Jared's high floor is worth the pick. Decent speed, good hands, good route running. Will desperately need to work on his strength after registered the lowest bench rep amount in the entire draft

6. Demetri Goodson - Thumbs sideways - Was projected to go undrafted, but has seriously close area ball skills.

7. Jeff Janis - Thumbs up - Great value pick again. Great combination of size and speed. Could develop into a Jordy Nelson-type player.

Overall: Thumbs sideways

 

[PUO3]

Nope. Everyone must be scared of his knee issues. Someone is going to get a great free agent.

Bingo. Very pleased with that pick up.

Reggie said fuck doubters.

 

[raiDerS1]

Raiders sign Skov

He picked the raiders over the 9ers

 

[NewbZor]

He picked the raiders over the 9ers

Not that it matters but Niners signed another LB before Skov decided, putting them at the 90 man limit I believe. Either way, he has a better chance of making the Raider roster so probably a smart choice.

 

[in the]

I think Michael Sam handled the pre-draft process as well as he could, but holy fucking shit, we're shortly removed from the draft and I'm already tired of talking about his gayness. Sucks for him that the media will never allow him to be judged based on his merits. They'll only judge him as a gay football player. And St. Louis' PR team better have the media statements prepared for when they cut him.

Mediocre draft at best for the Titans. I give them a C+. The fact that the organization was going to draft Blaine Carr in the second round, but was blocked by the Raiders, makes me question everyone in the front office. Carr is this year's Blaine Gabbert.

 

[speakhandsforme]

I think Michael Sam handled the pre-draft process as well as he could, but holy fucking shit, we're shortly removed from the draft and I'm already tired of talking about his gayness. Sucks for him that the media will never allow him to be judged based on his merits. They'll only judge him as a gay football player. And St. Louis' PR team better have the media statements prepared for when they cut him.

Mediocre draft at best for the Titans. I give them a C+. The fact that the organization was going to draft Blaine Carr in the second round, but was blocked by the Raiders, makes me question everyone in the front office. Carr is this year's Blaine Gabbert.

Mediocre draft for the Packers too.

The Rams probably had the best draft of anyone, though. Les Snead is the best GM in the game. But, yeah, we need to stop talking about Sam being a gay dude.

 

[speakhandsforme]

Bingo. Very pleased with that pick up.

Reggie said fuck doubters.

I really thought the Packers would take him in the 6th-7th.

Great pickup for Oakland.

 

[Gitaroo Dude]

Les Snead is the best GM in the game.

Not sure if serious. He's probably not even the 3rd best GM in his division.

 

[speakhandsforme]

Not sure if serious. He's probably not even the 3rd best GM in his division.

It was an overstatement, but I do think Snead may be the second best in the league after John Schneider.

 

[in the]

Mediocre draft for the Packers too.

The Rams probably had the best draft of anyone, though. Les Snead is the best GM in the game. But, yeah, we need to stop talking about Sam being a gay dude.

I understand why it's a deal, but the media is greatly overblowing Sam being gay because they know it generates ratings. It's Tebow all over again (with a twist), and just like Tebow, Sam will be out of the league soon unless he dominates. No team wants a media circus for a third string player. I really hope that if Sam doesn't pan out, the Rams/the NFL won't be bashed as being homophobic bigots, because I don't think anyone accused any of the teams Tebow was on as being anti-Christian/conservative.

And I've already discussed the issue more than I ever wanted to, so I digress. Yeah the Rams had a great draft. So did the Texans and 49ers. Jacksonville's draft has a good amount of upside. Cleveland got a few steals (not Manziel), but now they're left with a wide receiver group that has the potential to rival Carolina as the worst in the league.

Thoroughly unimpressed with Tennessee's draft. I will say this - the Eagles got a steal with Jordan Matthews. He'll be a lot better than many of the guys taken above him.

 

[in the]

Glad to see McCarron slide. I only know what's reported, but the guy seems like a real douche. Spurned one team's interview because he said he was "sick" and blamed Peyton Manning for not waking him up in time to be at Manning's QB camp. He's like a less talented version of Jim McMahon.

 

[Fists of Fire]

I think Michael Sam handled the pre-draft process as well as he could, but holy fucking shit, we're shortly removed from the draft and I'm already tired of talking about his gayness. Sucks for him that the media will never allow him to be judged based on his merits. They'll only judge him as a gay football player. And St. Louis' PR team better have the media statements prepared for when they cut him.

Mediocre draft at best for the Titans. I give them a C+. The fact that the organization was going to draft Blaine Carr in the second round, but was blocked by the Raiders, makes me question everyone in the front office. Carr is this year's Blaine Gabbert.

Wouldnt go that far. Carr isnt expected to make immediate impact. Gabbert was thrown in there with a crappy team with expectations from the beginning.