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Re: 2016 NFL Draft
DIR By: Sportster
Date: February 9, 2016, 11:19 pm
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Hey, he got to hold the trophy at least....touch it....
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Re: 2016 NFL Draft
DIR By: boogie
Date: February 12, 2016, 1:08 pm
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Shea 2.0???
You will notice a few of these projections are the same as my
last mock draft. That is because they make sense… for now. Less
than five percent of you are actually reading this introduction.
Thank you to those who are. These “projections” will change
frequently. Don’t take these guesses as “X player is projected
in the first-round.” It is too early to make such a statement.
You will see the top quarterbacks drafted much later in this
mock than others. Right now everyone is concluding one or two
will be top ten picks. This is a common theme every year;
sometimes it happens, sometimes it does not. In this situation
Sam Bradford could follow Chip Kelly to the 49ers, Colin
Kaepernick to the Browns and Chase Daniel to the Eagles.
1. Tennessee Titans - FSU DB Jalen Ramsey - Everyone is mocking
Laremy Tunsil here. For years it has been accepted that left
tackle is the most important offensive line position. In the
past, it seemed all of the top pass rushers played opposite the
left tackle. That played into the importance of the position.
Now pass rushers are deployed from all different alignments.
Basically I’m trying to explain why tackle will not be the pick
here, since Tennessee’s interior seemed to struggle just as much
as the edge. The Titans likely want to trade this pick, but a
versatile, aggressive defensive back with size and athleticism
is not a bad consolation.
2. Cleveland Browns - Ohio State EDGE Joey Bosa - Bosa is all
explosion and power, shedding his opposition with strength and
extension. He is one of the best run defending edge players I
have seen. Don’t expect a flexible bender who turns the corner.
That is not Bosa’s game. Many have asked how Bosa will fare
dropping into coverage. I’d make him a designated rusher who
occasionally covers the !!!! to flat area, which is not a big
question.
3. San Diego Chargers - Ole Miss T Laremy Tunsil - Philip Rivers
has also displayed functional mobility and an ability to win in
a confined pocket. Common thought would be that Rivers’ ability
to succeed in such a situation would continue to decline with
age. This entire offense would improve with a better offensive
line. Tunsil has an aggressive demeanor to go along with his
strength.
4. Dallas Cowboys - UCLA LB Myles Jack - As of now, I consider
Jack the top prospect in this draft class. Jack can play like a
260 lbs power linebacker or display the agility a 230 lbs
coverage specialist. He moves differently than most players at
the position. Linebackers tend to play better when working
behind a talented defensive line, and expect Dallas to invest in
the interior throughout the draft. Jack is on track to
participate in the Combine.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Eastern Kentucky EDGE Noah Spence -
The Jaguars will likely lose three edge rushers this offseason
(Clemons played 675 snaps, Branch played 616 and Davis played
250) and were in dire need of pass rushing productivity this
year. I would not argue with anyone who ranks Spence as the
second best edge rusher in this class. In fact, I likely agree.
He combines explosion with power and is not afraid to work
through his opponent or around them. Off field issues led to his
dismissal at Ohio State, but what if those aren’t “issues”
anymore
6. Baltimore Ravens - Notre Dame T Ronnie Stanley - Eugene
Monroe turns just 29 in April, but he has only played in 17
games over the last two seasons. The Ravens cannot count on him
to play a full season. On top of that, Kelechi Osemele is a free
agent and 2016 is the final year of Ricky Wagner’s deal. Getting
a talented left tackle in a rookie deal is a great proposition.
7. San Francisco 49ers - Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell - I rank
Treadwell as a top five prospect in this class and think much of
the criticism around him is nitpicking. Treadwell is an
ultra-physical receiver both before and after the catch. It
might not matter for many, but receiver coaches will love his
blocking intensity. The 49ers need foundation pieces on offense,
and Treadwell can be that.
8. Miami Dolphins - Florida CB Vernon Hargreaves - Hargreaves’
2015 season did not match 2014, but it was far from bad or even
average. I was a big Jamar Taylor fan out of Boise State, but he
has not played well. Unless the team really believes in young
corners Bobby McCain and Tony Lippett as full time starters,
expect them to address this position early.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Clemson EDGE Shaq Lawson - We know all
about what Lawson and Clemson’s defensive line did this year.
Lawson produced a great matchup against Ronnie Stanley this
season, winning on some occasions and losing on others. He has
flashes speed, power and pass rushing awareness with a variety
of moves.
10. New York Giants - Oregon DL DeForest Buckner - I’m not
completely sold on Buckner’s pass rushing success early on.
However, I am sold on Buckner's individual traits that can
result in a powerful pass rusher. Let me explain. Buckner has
desired size and length. He is not slow off the football. He has
strength in his hands and uses length. All of these show up as a
run defender. Once he shows urgency and intent to play behind
the line of scrimmage and shed against the pass, he can be a
huge factor on a defense. The Giants might see a Justin Tuck
comparison here.
11. Chicago Bears - Ohio State LB Darron Lee - John Fox invested
at linebacker in multiple previous stops. The Bears lack speed
on defense, and Lee offers it. Yes, Lee missed some tackles this
season, but I think his agility put him in plays others might
not reach. Improvements to the interior of the defensive line
would also help.
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Re: 2016 NFL Draft
DIR By: method
Date: February 12, 2016, 1:27 pm
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This guy just likes being contrary... dont see a CB going 1st...
nor do i see jerry jones taking a MLB at 4...
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Re: 2016 NFL Draft
DIR By: dallasbear
Date: February 12, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Darron Lee looks like a big safety to me - probably more of a
4-3 OLB guy. No thanks.
As for the Cowboys, they are not re-signing Hardy so 4-3 DE
could be their pick. QB is an outside possibility but likely
later in the draft. CB is also an option but not at 4.
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Re: 2016 NFL Draft
DIR By: method
Date: February 12, 2016, 3:21 pm
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agree. they might go CB/D-line... but no way they go LB that
early... they will try and get r mclain to come back for another
year and hope that sean lee is willing to give it another go.
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Re: 2016 NFL Draft
DIR By: dallasbear
Date: February 12, 2016, 4:21 pm
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I was listening to ESPN on my way to lunch and heard there are a
bunch of top CBs that "could' become FAs. This is a pretty big
need for the Bears.
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Re: 2016 NFL Draft
DIR By: boogie
Date: February 12, 2016, 6:07 pm
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Did someone say CB?
At cornerback, the Chicago Bears are tied to former first-round
draft pick Kyle Fuller for at least two more seasons. While
Fuller has struggled at times during his first two years in the
league, he showed dramatic improvement during the second half
last year.
Fuller's turnaround last season gives the Bears hope that he'll
eventually develop into a lockdown No. 1 cornerback.
Yet beyond Fuller, the corner position is filled with nothing
but question marks.
Alan Ball was paid $3 million last year, while his on-field
performance was worth $300,000. He has no guaranteed money in
his contract moving forward and will be waived in the near
future.
Sherrick McManis began 2015 as the club's starting nickelback
but he proved in short order he's little more than a special
teams player. Bryce Callahan played well at nickelback his
rookie season and deserves an invite to training camp next
season but he's far from proven.
The biggest question mark is Tracy Porter. The eight-year
veteran played at a Pro Bowl level during the first half of the
season but faded down the stretch. He'll turn 30 before the
start of next season, so even if he's re-signed to a short-term
deal, the Bears will still likely add further competition into
the mix via free agency.
With that in mind, let's take a look at the top free-agent
cornerbacks who will hit the open market on March 9.
Josh Norman, Carolina (6-0, 195) Age: 28
Norman is one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL. His 18 pass
defended in 2015 were seventh most in the league, while his 54.0
QB rating against was the lowest among qualifying corners. He's
not a great tackler but he more than makes up for it in his
ability to shut down opposing wide receivers. Norman is
athletic, confident and productive, and will command a monster
contract this off-season.
Janoris Jenkins, Los Angeles (5-10, 198) Age: 27
A former second-round pick, Jenkins started for the Rams his
first four years in the league, racking up 10 total
interceptions - five of which he returned for touchdowns - and
48 pass breakups. In 2015, he had 15 passes defended and 3
interceptions. He's also not afraid to stick his nose in run
support, which is a plus. Jenkins has struggled at times during
his career, while receivers caught 67.7 percent of passes
against him last year, one of the worst totals at his position.
Leon Hall, Cincinnati (5-11, 195) Age: 31
The only thing going against Hall is his age but other than
that, he's been a dominant cover corner throughout his nine-year
career. That said, 2015 was one of his worst campaigns, allowing
a 78.3 completion percentage against - which is pretty bad -
while opposing QB has a 95.3 rating when throwing his way. Hall
still has plenty left in the tank but he might not be worth the
big money he's going to command.
Casey Hayward, Green Bay (5-11, 192) Age: 26
As a rookie in 2012, Hayward posted 7 interceptions and 21 pass
breakups, yet he's failed to live up to those numbers the past
three years. In fact, he was demoted from boundary corner to
slot corner midway through last season. Yet that type of
positional versatility is valuable. He didn't have a single
interception last year, while opposing QBs 100.7 rating against
him, but Hayward is still a strong option to upgrade Chicago's
secondary.
Adam Jones, Cincinnati (5-10, 180) Age: 32
Jones is a bit of a head case, as his on-field implosion
essentially knocked the Bengals out of the playoffs last year,
yet he had a very good regular season and earned his first trip
to the Pro Bowl. In 2015, Jones had 12 pass breakups and 3
interceptions, while opposing quarterbacks had just a 60.7
rating against him. In addition, he's an above average punt
returner. Jones isn't a long-term option but as on a one- or
two-year deal, he'd be great value in Chicago.
Trumaine Johnson, Los Angeles (6-2, 208) Age: 26
Johnson is a young cornerback who gets better every season. In
2015, his 17 pass breakups were 9th most in the league, while
his 7 interceptions were tied for third most. He tall and long,
and he's a playmaker when the ball is in the air. His 55.0 QB
rating against was second only to Norman among cornerbacks last
year. If the Bears are going to go big at corner, Johnson is
their guy.
Prince Amukamara, N.Y. Giants (6-0, 207) Age: 27
A first-round pick in 2011, Amukamara is widely considered a
bust in New York. He's missed 25 contests during his five-year
career, including 13 the past two years combined. In addition,
he's had more than 1 interception in a single season just once.
While that's disappointing for a first-round pick, he's still
young and very talented. His injury history will reuce his price
tag and, if he stays healthy, would be a free-agent steal for
the Bears.
Sean Smith, Kansas City (6-3, 218) Age: 29
Smith was suspended for three games last year but was pivotal in
the Chiefs' win streak. He's a 6-3 corner who is physical at the
line of scrimmage and provides good run support. He's had at
least 12 pass breakups in each of the past four seasons and
allowed a 53.2 completion percentage against in 2015. Smith
should be at or near the top of GM Ryan Pace's wish list.
Brandon Boykin, Pittsburgh (5-10, 182) Age: 26
Boykin is one of the top nickel corners in the NFL. He's quick
and physical in the slot, as well as fearless in run support. He
has 30 pass breakups, 8 interceptions and 4 forced fumbles the
past three years combined, which is exceptioinal for a nickel.
The Broncos just won the Super Bowl because their top three
corners smothered the Panthers receivers throughout the Super
Bowl, so getting a slot corner like Boykin would be a huge boost
for Chicago's secondary.
William Gay, Pittsburgh (5-10, 187) Age: 31
In 1,088 snaps for the Steelers last year, Gay didn't allow a
single touchdown, which is exceptional. He also had 7 pass
breakups and two interceptions. He struggled with consistency
but he's savvy nine-year veteran who would also be a boost to
Chicago's locker room.
Patrick Robinson, San Diego (5-11, 191) Age: 28
A former first-round pick, Robinson struggled mightily at times
during his four years in New Orleans. Yet he played very well
for the Chargers last season, giving up just one touchdown on
the season, while opposing QBs had a 74.0 rating against him.
His up-and-down career will limit his price tag, which is good
news for the Bears.
Other Options:
Jeremy Lane, Seattle (6-0, 190) Age: 26
Sterling Moore, Tampa Bay (5-10, 202) Age: 27
Nolan Carroll, Philadelphia (6-1, 205) Age: 29
Morris Claiborne, Dallas (5-11, 192) Age: 27
Kyle Wilson, New Orleans (5-10, 190) Age: 28
Shareece Wright, Baltimore (5-11, 182) Age: 29
Terence Newman, Minnesota (5-10, 197) Age: 37
Coty Sensabaugh, Tennessee (5-11, 187) Age: 27
Jerraud Powers, Arizona (5-10, 187) Age: 29
The Verdict
Trumaine Johnson: The Bears for nearly a decade relied on a big
cover corner named Charles Tillman, whose size allowed him to
match up with the elite wideouts in the NFL. Johnson is just as
tall (6-2) and has already proven to be one of the most physical
cover cornerbacks in the league. He'll cost a pretty penny but
he'd be worth the hefty price tag, as a combination of Johnson
and Fuller would give the Bears one heck of a one-two punch at
corner.
A solid Plan B is Sean Smith, who also has that ideal 6-3 size
and physicality. He's also strong against the run, which is
gravy. And if the Bears are looking for an upgrade at
cornerback, they shouldn't overlook Brandon Boykin, Casey
Hayward or Jeremy Lane.
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Re: 2016 NFL Draft
DIR By: joki13
Date: February 13, 2016, 9:39 am
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I was just on a website ,fanspeak,whereby you can draft against
the computer using sites like draftek,cbs along with it's own
database for info to base your selections on.It's pretty cool.I
just did a Bear's 5 round mock using the cbs' database.In my
evaluation I take into account we address DL (Wilkerson or Malik
Jackson)and possibly Trevathan (ILB) thru FA.
1) Myles Jack (OLB/ILB/SS) he could play any of them.
2) Darian Thompson (FS)
3) Kyle Murphy (OT)
4) Kevin Hogan (QB)
5) Evan Boehm (C)
I figure we take BPA with our 6s and 7th.
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Re: 2016 NFL Draft
DIR By: WshflThinking
Date: February 13, 2016, 9:34 pm
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While that is a talented draft, I don't see the Bears being
better than 8-8 with that draft. I just don't see the defense
being that much improved beings this is supposed to be such a
strong DLine draft and we didn't acquire one player to improve
that Line. That disappoints me. A 300 lb 3/4 DE would go a long
way to improving that unit. And one expert says that starters
for the DLine are 3 deep in this draft. On the other hand we
have so many needs its hard to hit a home run with so few picks.
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Re: 2016 NFL Draft
DIR By: WshflThinking
Date: February 13, 2016, 9:39 pm
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Also stud DLine players are usually gone by the end of the first
round usually. I hope Pace and Fox are better knowledgeable at
fixing this team. Hopefully we wont be as high as 11 again for a
long time. Its time to make hay while the sun shines.
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