Official NFL Draft 1st Round Thread

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bears take the latest overhyped QB out of USC

[Joemailman]

RIP Caleb Williams. The Bears still suck.

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RIP Caleb Williams. The Bears still suck.

its gonna be real funny in a few years if he ends up sucking and fields ends up with a career in pittsburgh

[jklowan]

maybe here is where Minny gets jj

[Frozen Tundra]

RIP Caleb Williams. The Bears still suck.

Actually, they may have already started the process of ruining the poor bastard. Bears safety Jaylon Johnson was in tyhe press a month ago, warning Williams to "leave all that Hollywood stuff back in California, and humble yourself when you enter this room. don't be thinking you'lll be telling all these people who've been here for years what's what".

Not that Williams had been high-steppin' or playing the big shot in the media - he hadn't done anything. Johnson just felt it would be important to shoot his mouth off and keep the new quarterback in his place before he was even drafted.

Can you imagine a Packer veteran pulling that crap?

[jklowan]

how many 1's does minny give up o move to 3

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how many 1's does minny give up o move to 3

word is no one is willing to trade with them

[smuggler]

Drawing this shit out.

[Joemailman]

Drake Maye

Overview
Challenging evaluation with top-flight measurables and tools but inconsistencies that create a lower floor. Maye’s size and arm talent jump off the tape immediately. He can make every throw, but he will try to make throws that he shouldn’t have attempted. The gunslinger mentality creates a fearlessness that can turn into interceptions, but it will also allow him to win in tight windows and make splash throws that get crowds (and evaluators) on their feet. He leaves too many throws on the back shoulder or hip and needs to learn when to take some sauce off the throw to make it more catchable. There is an undeniable energy to Maye’s game that can create momentum or turn chaotic when plays come off-schedule for him. The combination of traits and tape make him a boom/bust prospect who might need patient management and coaching to help shepherd him toward his potential.

Strengths
Two years of starting experience and still very moldable.
Two-time team captain with prototypical size and frame.
Ball comes off his hand with tight spiral and good velocity.
Can expedite operation time and release when pressure closes in.
Unquestionable arm talent to connect from challenging angles.
Fearless passer with the guts and arm to whip the ball into tight windows.
Quick pocket climber with discipline to continue searching for targets.
Mobility to slide free of pocket traffic and toughness to go get needed yards.
Showed flashes of the clutch gene during his career.

Weaknesses
Struggles with the chess match against pressure looks.
Inefficient throwing motion creates inconsistencies in accuracy.
Receivers had to chase too many intermediate throws into the turf.
Leaves the ball behind crossing routes and RPO targets.
Can get uncomfortable when initial reads aren’t clear and clean.
Sixteen career interceptions were mostly earned with poor decisions or throws.

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marvin harrison jr to the cards

everything going as planned so far

[King Friday]

Just like last year…best QB went #2

[King Friday]

All the crap I’ve heard trying to hype the other WRs…Harrison is going to be a HOF caliber WR.

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charges take joe alt

and he and his family don't look very happy

ok, there might have been a delay

[Joemailman]

No trades so far. Wonder what Vikings are going to do.

[King Friday]

Giants wanted Maye. No interest in JJ.

[Joemailman]

JC Latham

Overview
Bulldozer in human form with the upper- and lower-body power to forcibly evacuate run lanes and instantly upgrade a team’s ground attack. Latham's body type is girthy, and he has elite drive-blocking talent. He has operated in a variety of run schemes but will be an average move blocker both laterally and when climbing to the second level. His pass sets are well-balanced with good initial quickness and active hands. He unleashes lefts and rights and mirrors effectively after contact but gets beaten by inside moves when he over-sets. He has the length and hand strength to shut rushers down but needs to become more comfortable setting diagonally rather than vertically to avoid sinking too deeply into his own pocket. Latham’s size, strength and talent give him a chance to become a heralded right tackle or Pro Bowl-caliber guard.

Strengths
Built like a big NFL guard but protects like an NFL tackle.
Quick into pass sets, maintaining posture and balance through the rep
Syncs feet with active, independent hands for effective mirroring.
Firm inside hand and consistent arm extension help negate rush momentum.
Possesses true knock-back pop with heavy hands and explosive hips.
Turns early advantages into quick knockouts with his furious finishes.
Upper-body power to catch, turn and seal play-side edge setters.
Grip strength allows him to save blocks that start to slip away.

Weaknesses
Average recognition and plan for pre-snap pressure looks.
Opens outside shoulder early and sets too deeply into the pocket.
Beaten inside by over-sets and down the middle by long-armed stick and drive.
Over-sets to speed; can be beaten inside and long-armed.
Can be impatient into first contact as run blocker, causing him to lunge.
Below-average lateral quickness for backside cut-off blocks.
Inconsistent entry angles make it tougher to seal and sustain his work

[King Friday]

Most hyped draft becoming huge snooze fest.

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Most hyped draft becoming huge snooze fest.

they always do

[Frozen Tundra]

Most hyped draft becoming huge snooze fest.

If the Falcons actually go ahead and take Penix, like they're suddenly talking about, it's going to getg interesting.

Holy shit they did it

[Frozen Tundra]

Damn.... when Latham picked Goodell up off the ground, I was just screaming at him, "body slam the fucker! piledrive 'im!"

Whole rest of the draft will now be solely about that missed opportunity.