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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
DIR By: Pekin
Date: January 3, 2014, 11:17 pm
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They won't. They might trade Revis getting rid of a big salary
that doesn't fit the system to get one that does though.
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
DIR By: shasson
Date: January 4, 2014, 11:49 am
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I'm not so sure that Revis "doesn't fit the system" for Lovie.
The whole idea that Lovie always and only runs the Cover 2/Tampa
2 is overstated. Recently the smartfootball twitter feed pointed
out that "Lovie's #1 coverage last CHI y ears was Cover 1 man"
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
DIR By: navigator
Date: January 4, 2014, 12:19 pm
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I can see the thought process when signing an older guy like
Cutler in eating as much early as possible.
Most contracts have a decent signing bonus which spreads the hit
out more. Stein should have signed Peppers to a contract similar
to what he signed Cutler to.
If we find some young defensive stud in FA that we want to go
after, you give him a fat signing bonus and you don't need as
much cap space because it is spread out more.
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
DIR By: WshflThinking
Date: January 9, 2014, 6:54 am
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2014 NFL mock draft: Version 6.0
January 8, 2014, 10:30 am
1. Houston Texans: Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina*
I'm sticking with this pick until the Texans come out and begin
hinting at their draft motives. Clowney is the only prospect in
this draft class worth the No. 1 overall pick. His impact on any
defense would be instantly noticeable. Regardless of who new
head coach Bill O'Brien hires to be his defensive coordinator,
they will take a long, hard look at taking Clowney here.
Moving forward with a new coaching regime, you need to draft a
sure-fire hit. Bringing a force like Clowney on board would help
re-establish the Texans as a power at getting at opposing QB's.
The potential duo of J.J. Watt and Clowney could be one of the
most imposing tandems the league has ever seen.
2. St. Louis Rams (f/ WSH): Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M
I've had St. Louis taking Matthews for two months now. The Rams
added Jake Long in the offseason, and he performed pretty well,
but the other side of the offensive line is still a liability.
Jeff Fisher had his team playing good football toward the end of
the season. If they could add another top lineman to anchor the
right side and get Sam Bradford back, healthy with a final
season to prove himself... St. Louis could be in prime position
to challenge for the postseason.
They could also look at adding a quarterback or Sammy Watkins,
but Jake Matthews may be the safest pick in the draft. It
wouldn't be crazy to see the Texans drafting him with the first
overall pick.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville*
Jacksonville has been looking for a new franchise quarterback
since Mark Brunell. Bridgewater has all the tools you look for
in a QB. Some questions remain as he's only had to subpar
competition to play but key is that he's found ways to win. He's
the highest touted quarterback in this class, and could look to
start early in his career. If the Jags draft him, he would
instantly become the new face of the team.
4. Cleveland Browns: Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M**
Cleveland has two first round picks in this year's draft. They
will likely take a quarterback with one of them. Johnny
Manziel's draft stock is impossible to project at this point. On
talent, he's a top-10 pick, I believe that he may have the
highest potential ceiling of all the quarterbacks in this class
but there's a lot that goes along with drafting Manziel. He
comes with a lot of baggage that some franchises may shy away
from, call it "Tebow-syndrome."
The rumor out there is that the Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is a
big Johnny Football fan. Does that mean he'd be willing to take
him with the fourth overall pick? It's definitely become a
possibility, but it'll be interesting to find out more as we get
closer to the draft.
5. Oakland Raiders: Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson*
I've been bouncing around with the Raiders pick for weeks. In my
defense, the Raiders have been one of the hardest teams to
project in recent years. With a lot of needs on both sides of
the football, they could go a lot of different ways. With not a
lot of depth for the top-tier quarterbacks, they might elect to
let somebody fall to them in the second round to get their
signal-caller of the future. Adding a threat like Watkins would
make whoever that is better and give them an elite pass-catching
option.
6. Atlanta Falcons: Anthony Barr, LB, UCLA
Atlanta expected to be a Super Bowl contender this season. Their
lack of success has been partially due to injuries, but the
Falcons defense has also fallen flat. Barr is far and away the
best linebacker in this draft class, and would instantly help
one of the NFL's worst ranked defenses.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn**
The verdict is still out on whether Mike Glennon is the QB of
the future for the Bucs but if they want to find out for sure,
protecting him will be vital. Robinson's stock has been soaring
this season alongside Auburn's return to prominence. He may
elect to stay another season, and could be the top tackle off
the board in 2015 but if he comes out, he'd be another addition
to this elite class of offensive linemen.
8. Minnesota Vikings: C.J. Mosley, LB, Alabama
It's no secret that the Vikings defense has fallen off in recent
seasons. They're in need more leadership at the linebacker spot.
Mosley has been a leader for Alabama since his freshman season,
he could help add some stability and a level of accountability
to their group of linebackers.
9. Buffalo Bills: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
A strong year for offensive tackles, Lewan would've been a
stand-out last season, but his decision to stay another year at
Michigan should net him a top ten selection. Adding protection
for E.J. Manuel moving forward will be important for his growth.
The Bills have been making a lot of strides the past two
seasons, and adding another anchor on their line could put them
over the top.
10. Detroit Lions: Marqise Lee, WR, USC*
Calvin Johnson is the most dynamic offensive threat in football
today. Beyond him however, the Lions didn't have another
receiver on the roster compile 500 receiving yards. Lee is a
speedster with good hands, adding a few pounds could make him a
potentially elite option. Adding his agility with a play-maker
like Calvin, could make Megatron even better. And if Johnson
were to ever get injured, insure them another capable player so
it wouldn't be a season-ender for the entire team.
11. Tennessee Titans: Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame*
A real impact player inside, Nix is a space-eater with top level
quickness for a big guy. The Titans could use a lot of different
positions to try and infuse new energy into their team. However,
the staple for them has always been defense, and rushing the
passer. Bringing someone like Nix to the table could really help
get their pass rush back to what it used to be, and as we all
know, a strong pass rush can hide a lot of other weaknesses.
12. New York Giants: Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama*
Kouandjio may have the most physical gifts of the offensive
linemen in this class. The Giants need to buy Eli Manning more
time to work, and while infusing youth into the defense would be
a nice luxury, enhancing the offensive line is a necessity after
this season.
13. St. Louis Rams: Justin Gilbert, CB Oklahoma St.
The Rams have had one of the more underrated defenses in the NFL
this season. They have a ton of talent up front, but their
secondary still has some glaring holes that opposing teams have
been able to expose. Gilbert could potentially be the top corner
in this class and has the ability to develop into a true
shut-down corner.
14. Chicago Bears: Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida St.*
On talent alone, Jernigan should be a top ten pick.
Unfortunately, defensive tackles have had a trend of falling
later in drafts, as it's not the sexiest pick to make. Chicago
needs to add more interior defenders, and Jernigan is a big guy
that should plug up holes early in his career.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Darqueze Dennard, CB Michigan St.
Secondary is a real need for the Steelers. Keeping mostly the
same unit together for a lot of years and without the infusion
of youth and speed, they've become slow and vulnerable. Dennard
is a complete corner, he can play in any scheme, and should be
able to start quickly into his NFL career.
16. Dallas Cowboys: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama
Has there been an area on this Cowboys team as disappointing as
their secondary? Dallas has a lot invested in Morris Claiborne,
and there's still hope he could tap into his potential moving
forward. However, the safety position has been an Achilles heel
for the squad all season. Clinton-Dix is the best safety in this
draft. He's a ballhawk, and a leader among defensive backs.
17. Baltimore Ravens: Khalil Mack, LB, Buffalo
Rebuilding isn't something the Ravens have had to do in a long
time, but they've lost a lot of the defense over the past few
seasons. Thankfully, the addition of Elvis Dumervil has worked
thus far for the unit, but if they hope to contend moving
forward, bringing youth to the table will be key. Khalil Mack
might be the most complete defender in this draft. He can cover
in space, tackle at the line, and possesses good athleticism.
18. New York Jets: Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M**
The New York Jets have been in transition for several seasons
now. They've done well, adding several nice pieces on the
defensive side, and taking Geno Smith as their potential QB for
the future. What they really lack is offensive weapons right
now. Evans is big, versatile, and would be a good possession
receiving option.
19. Miami Dolphins: Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa*
The Dolphins need better bookends on their offensive line, and
should be searching for a future anchor, especially after losing
Jake Long last offseason. Scherff is big, consistent and has
everything you look for in a franchise offensive tackle.
20. Arizona Cardinals: Cameron Erving, OT, Florida St.*
The Cardinals in the second half of the season did a better job
of protecting Carson Palmer but they still need a youth infusion
on their offensive line. Erving has top-10 talent, if he decides
to return to Florida State, he'll likely find himself as one of
the top tackles off the board in 2014. However, if he comes out
this season, he'd still likely get scooped up in the first
round.
21. Green Bay Packers: Vic Beasley, LB, Clemson*
Beasley has been a defensive end for Clemson, in the NFL his
best position would likely be a pass-rushing OLB in a 3-4
defense. He has an special ability to infiltrate opposing
offensive lines at will.
22. Philadelphia Eagles: Stephon Tuitt, DE, Notre Dame*
Chip Kelly has implemented a 3-4 defense for the Eagles this
season, but in doing so, also pieced a lot of players in
positions they've never played before. While the experiment has
mostly worked, beginning to add guys that really fit the system
will be a big part of this offseason. Tuitt has drawn
comparisons to a young Richard Seymour. Praise like that is hard
to overlook, and another impact defender up front could set
their defense up to take the next step towards elite.
23. Kansas City Chiefs: Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina*
Ebron is a freak athlete and has been on the rise all season.
His skill-set would create a lot more versatility in the Chiefs
pass attack. He'd be the best tight end they've had since Tony
Gonzalez.
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Cyril Richardson, OG, Baylor
The Bengals defense has been stellar, but opposing teams have
found the holes on their offense. Disrupting Andy Dalton proving
an effective strategy. If Cincinnati hopes to continue their
offensive success, protecting Dalton by adding quality
pass-blocker on the inside should be a big consideration.
Richardson is the best interior lineman in this class and would
fit their offense perfectly.
25. San Diego Chargers: Trent Murphy, LB, Stanford
San Diego has lost a lot of playmakers in their defense the past
few seasons. A lot of scouts are in love with Murphy. A very
intelligent player, with good intangibles that just seems to be
involved in every defensive play at Stanford.
26. Cleveland Browns (f/ IND): Carlos Hyde, RB, Ohio St.
Cleveland pulled off one of the more clever trades in recent
memory by shipping off Trent Richardson to Indianapolis for a
first round pick. While Richardson has been mostly a bust, his
departure still leaves a hole for the Browns at running back.
Hyde has had a monster season at OSU and may be the only
workhorse back in this draft.
27. New Orleans Saints: Marcus Smith, DE, Louisville
Marcus Smith is one of the more intriguing prospects in the
draft. He emerged this past season as a true disruptive force on
the defensive line. His best position in the NFL though, will
likely be a pass-rushing linebacker. The Saints need help
getting pressure on opposing offenses, and Smith could help them
out right away in his rookie season.
28. Carolina Panthers: Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
Steve Smith gets older every season, and the Panthers have still
to find an heir apparent at receiver. LaFell has improved and is
a solid number two, but Jordan Matthews has been one of the most
consistent WR's in college over the past few seasons. He should
be a hot commodity come draft day.
29. New England Patriots: Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida St.*
Talk about doing a lot with a little. Tom Brady led his Patriots
to another successful season, but if you would've said last year
that it'd be possible without Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski and
Aaron Hernandez, most would've called you crazy. The Pats will
definitely look to give him a true consistent option in the
offseason.
30. San Francisco 49ers: Marcus Roberson, CB Florida*
San Francisco is rock solid all around the board. They have a
great balance of veteran leadership and youth on their roster at
a lot of positions. One of the few positions they don't have
much depth at, is at cornerback. Roberson has a good combination
of size and speed, he has all the physical tools you look for in
a starting corner in the NFL.
31. Denver Broncos: Loucheiz Purifoy, CB, Florida*
Denver's once vaunted secondary is old and have been
injury-riddled. They need to address the cornerback position at
some point soon, it's been the only true weakness on their team
this season.
32. Seattle Seahawks: Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech*
The Seahawks don't have too many needs. On defense, they're
loaded all around, and have a ton of versatility. On offense,
one area that they could look to improve on is consistency...
particularly from their receiving options. Amaro has really been
rocketing up the charts in the last few weeks. When all is said
and done, there's an outside shot he's the first tight end
drafted in May.
33. Houston Texans: Blake Bortles, QB, Central Florida
Bortles has all the tools you look for in a franchise
quarterback. His stock has been on the rise all season, and
recently he's been targeted by a lot of draft experts as a
fringe first rounder. With the Texans taking Clowney first
overall, the Texans wait a little later to find their
quarterback for the future.
There is still a lot of posturing when it comes to most of the
signal-callers in this draft. Players like Blake Bortles, Derek
Carr and others could all find themselves drafted in the first
round, but after the top ten picks, there aren't many teams with
starting QB at the top of their list of needs.
34. Washington Redskins: Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville*
Washington's first pick of the draft, and they don't have the
luxury to draft anything other than need. After Clinton-Dix the
safety pool runs pretty thin, but Pryor had a stellar season at
Louisville and could find himself in the first round.
[B]35. Cleveland Browns: Ra'Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota[/B]
Addressing the offense with their first two picks in the first
round, Cleveland can look to build up the defensive line in the
second. Hageman is a monster in the middle, and could play
multiple roles for the Browns up front.
36. Oakland Raiders: Derek Carr, QB, Fresno St.
Derek, the younger brother of David, has been sky-rocketing up
the charts with elite play in his senior season. He's versatile,
works hard, possesses an accurate arm, and he can make all the
throws.
37. Atlanta Falcons: Antonio Richardson, OT, Tennessee*
"Tiny" Richardson, at times, looks like one of the most dominant
players in NCAA. If he can improve his motor, and keep his focus
level high, he could be dominant in the NFL too.
38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Scott Crichton, DE, Oregon St.*
Lovie Smith will use one of his first two picks on improving the
defense. The Bucs had one of the worst pass attacks in the NFL
last season. Bringing in new blood at defensive end will be one
of Tampa Bay's top priorities.
39. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Shazier, LB, Ohio St.*
The Jaguars should find themselves really tempted to take
Anthony Barr in the first round, but if they end up with Ryan
Shazier, it could definitely be worse. A tackling machine,
Shazier would help stabilize a defense in desperate need of new
blood.
40. Minnesota Vikings: Zach Mettenberger, QB, LSU
Mettenberger tearing his ACL should prevent him from rocketing
up the charts. He has elite arm strength, depending on how his
interviews with teams go and if he can get healthy in time for
pro days, he could still find himself as one of the top QB's
drafted.
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
DIR By: boogie
Date: January 9, 2014, 9:32 am
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Interesting run on OTs early. And WRs. I have seen Hageman go
much much earlier. Along with Ha ha Dix.
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
DIR By: davebear
Date: January 9, 2014, 9:35 am
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It would be hard to pass on the safety.
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
DIR By: navigator
Date: January 9, 2014, 9:39 am
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with a good DL we can get by with mediocre safeties. With a bad
DL, we need a lot more help in the backfield.
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
DIR By: BearHit
Date: January 9, 2014, 10:30 am
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FSU Erving returning for famous Jameis next season
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
DIR By: guest77
Date: January 9, 2014, 12:47 pm
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Jernigan looked completely gassed in the 4th qtr of the FSU /
Auburn game Monday. He had to sit out a key series deep in the
4th qtr with an oxygen mask. Was he just out of game shape from
the layoff, or would Bears have a problem with his stamina?
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Re: 2014 NFL Draft
DIR By: boogie
Date: January 9, 2014, 1:42 pm
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Give me Hageman!!!!!
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