Crazy-Ass First Round Moves

[Fritz]

I am glad to see some discussion of these curious moves. To me, the Carroll move was the worst, although Coples to an already dysfunctional team is weird, too.

I did not know E. Wolf tweeted what he did. I don't quite get it, but it was a dumb move tweaking anyone, just the same.

[Lurker64]

Another stupid pick was KC and Poe. Poe is a combine warrior who disappeared in games in Conference USA. He'll be a real force in the NFL.

I don't think Poe was that bad a pick. KC will likely never have another opportunity to draft a man with that combination of size, strength, and athleticism. They also need a nose tackle badly. It's a risky pick, but the upside there is astronomical. I'm sure they've talked to the kid and they have a much better idea why he didn't play well at Memphis than you or I do.

[sharpe1027]

I don't think Poe was that bad a pick. KC will likely never have another opportunity to draft a man with that combination of size, strength, and athleticism. They also need a nose tackle badly. It's a risky pick, but the upside there is astronomical. I'm sure they've talked to the kid and they have a much better idea why he didn't play well at Memphis than you or I do.

Maybe, but anybody that jumps up as much as he did solely on combine numbers has a huge bust potential. The first question that needs to be answered is how well he plays football, not how well he would do in a decathlon. He needs to improve from his college performance just to be on par with the performances of DTs that still have not yet been drafted. I'm not sure he's upside is really that astronomical, but what the hell do I know.

[Smidgeon]

Four picks stand out to me in the first round:

Coples to the Jest: It's like they're courting disaster, but that's what they do over there. Coples in that locker room? You had better hope Tebow is a miracle worker.

Irvin to the Seahawks: It's pretty clear that between Carroll, Schneider, Paul Allen, and the cumulative marijuana consumption in the Pacific Northwest, they march to the beat of a different drummer over there. Still, I'm wondering at what point defensive players who are exclusively suited to passing situations will come to be referred to as 2-down players instead of 1-down players (and conversely when defensive players who are exclusively suited to playing the run will become 1-down instead of 2-down players). 60% of offensive plays in the NFL last year were passes, so it's actually less insane than drafting a guy who's just a run-stuffer.

Weeden to the Browns: This franchise is just sad. They blink and get bilked out of picks by the Vikings, and they totally blow the pick at #22. What did they get for Julio Jones? Phil Taylor, Greg Little, and Brandon Weeden? Ouch. I hate taking a WR that high, but Quintorris is easily better value there. As a general manager, Mike Holmgren is a great head coach.

Shea McClellin to the Bears: Someone has to explain this to me. I just don't get it. The Jest are risk takers, the Seahawks are weird, and the Browns are pathetic so all those picks make sense. This does not make sense to me. It's almost as if they took this guy specifically to deny him to the Packers, but if they were really interested in denying the Packers pass rush, they should have drafted Reiff. I cannot justify taking McClellin (who I like, honestly) over people like Reiff, DeCastro, Jones, Mercilus, all of whom were available.

This was actually my first reaction when I heard the selection.

Thusly repped for reading my mind.

[3irty1]

Unclear, especially since the Vikings and Spielman had just committed highway robbery of the Browns. I think he was tweaking the Dolphins but then decided to label it a Vikings slam. He Tweeted shortly after the Tannehill pick. Its not the first time he has slammed someone trying to be funny on Twitter. He should abandon it toot suite.

He tweeted that well before the draft.

[pbmax]

He tweeted that well before the draft.

Ah, got it. Then I must have seen a Retweet,

[Guiness]

Another stupid pick was KC and Poe. Poe is a combine warrior who disappeared in games in Conference USA. He'll be a real force in the NFL.

He went a lot higher than projected, didn't he? Not that that matters, really.

[KYPack]

And what was up with that hair?

A goofy do and bling ass watch and bracelet = JAD

Just A Dickhead

[Bretsky]

Seattle puzzles me; they need help. They reached with Irvin and then used a 3rd round draft pick to pick Russell Wilson right after paying Matt Flynn bucks. They have a backup....and then they use a 3rd for somebody who won't play for a while.

Holmgren- Not fair to judge him yet. I do agree..generally....but if Richardson is like AP it was well worth it. Weeden...so what...he's older. If he is starting by mid year and gives them six to eight years as a starter the pick might end up being worth it. I don't agree with the pick, but I'm not going to condemn it

Rams.......as a fan of them.......I'm disappointed....stupid dubmshits comes to mind. I loved their strategy but the Appalachian WR at top of round two was a joke over some of the players left. I can live with the incredibly talented head case they picked next. But overall they put themselves in a boom or bust situations...lot of bust potential

The Bears............don't judge it til you see how versatile Shea McClelin is

[mraynrand]

Unclear, especially since the Vikings and Spielman had just committed highway robbery of the Browns. I think he was tweaking the Dolphins but then decided to label it a Vikings slam. He Tweeted shortly after the Tannehill pick. Its not the first time he has slammed someone trying to be funny on Twitter. He should abandon it toot suite.

I think you're going to be wrong about this. The Vikings could have taken the RB - recall Peterson was hurt, and with a few seasons under his belt, could age quickly. Peterson can't block, doesn't catch all that well out of the backfield, so why not take the dynamic young back?

Either way, the Browns really didn't give up much considering they have 12 draft picks.

Their old young QB will start right away, and they might be pretty good, because their defense was solid and is improving - this will be the second year will Jauron's 4-3.

Browns detractors will be eating their words when the Brownies win 8+ games this year.....