THE draft thread (2013 version)

[pbmax]

So what's the best network to watch. I got NFL channel on now, may soon switch espn

Mayock for the WIN

[red]

I had a friggen blast at the BOB, a brew pub near downtown.

I liked the town alot.

the BOB is my all time favorite bar EVER

[Rastak]

Wow, this suprises....

[red]

bit of a shocker

dion jordan going 3

[pbmax]

good call

3 LT's in a row?

Also, Joe Philbin and Reggie McKenzie just torched John Dorsey.

[Rastak]

Dion Jordan

Strengths: Rare athleticism for his size with loose hips and smooth footwork to move naturally in any direction. Looks like a basketball small forward in football pads with his tall, long frame and flexible joints, looking comfortable in space.
Fluid change of direction skills in his transition, quickly redirecting. Very good first step with natural bend and closing burst off the edge to flatten to the quarterback. Active and doesn't quit. Uses his length well with violent hand use, using quick mitts to make it tough for blockers to combat them.

Physical striker to separate man from ball with the arms to easily wrap and finish. Fiery demeanor and has a good head on his shoulders. Good awareness and experience lining up all over the defenses' front-7, even spending time covering the slot receiver and dropping in coverage. Still growing and sky is the limit with his athletic potential.

Weaknesses: Lean and lanky body type. Needs to add bulk to his frame and get stronger, but there are questions about how much weight he can add to his body. Lacks dominant upper body power to win with his hands. Still learning his pass rush moves and needs to develop in this area.

Needs to stay controlled, often overrunning the pocket or his intended target. Lacks experience putting his hand on the ground and rushing from a 3-point stance. Lacks a natural position and will be viewed as a defensive end by some and a strong-side linebacker by others.

Still raw in a lot of areas and will need time to grow at the next level. Strong durability concerns with various injuries over his career, notably a tender right shoulder that plagued him much of 2012. Only average production at Oregon with just 14.5 career sacks

Compares to: Chandler Jones, DE, New England Patriots - Although Jones is stronger and a bit more polished at this point in his development, scouts see that type of potential for Jordan plus he brings much more position versatility and upside.

[pbmax]

I read somewhere that the Dolphins liked him enough that they would not compromise and offer a higher 2nd round pick for Albert. I assume now that meant they were willing to give away picks to trade up

But still have a need on the OL

[Smeefers]

Man, is it weird that I'm currently excited that the draft is going on cause, well, FOOTBALL! WOOO! The girl is even leaving me alone. Sheesh.

[Rastak]

And no Chefs trade for Albert

That trade might be back on now.

[pbmax]

Now Reggie has to get his CB to drop to 12. DJ Hayden right?

[pbmax]

That trade might be back on now.

Yep they still have the 34th pick.

[Rastak]

Now Reggie has to get his CB to drop to 12. DJ Hayden right?

Yea.....man I wish he'd fall to 23.

[pbmax]

Peter King thinks Albert trade still happening with 34th pick this time now that Dolphins got their guy in the first

EDIT: Wrong pick. They still have #54

[Rastak]

Lane Johnson to the Eagles:

STRENGTHS: Johnson looks the part with a large frame and long arms (35"). He has quick feet to mirror and has an effortless kick-slide. Explosive off the snap and sets up quickly, using his extremely wide base to cover a large area. He digs his cleats in the turf and lowers his butt in pass protection with the strong upper body to control defenders.
Johnson does a nice job using his length to keep rushers at bay and uses his physical limbs to eliminate defenders with his nasty attitude. He has large, powerful hands and usually keeps his hands inside. Natural bender with flexible joints, contorting his frame and selling out for blocks. He locks out and seals defenders on the edge, doing a nice job engaging in space to create run lanes.

Has the competitive drive that scouts want for the position and the upside to continue to develop at the position

WEAKNESSES: Room to pack on some more muscle to his frame and strengthen his anchor. He will play undisciplined at times and overextend himself in space, caught hunched at the wait too often. Gets in trouble when he stops his feet and his technique needs refinement. He needs to keep his feet underneath him to better sustain and not fall off blocks.

Johnson needs to keep his eyes elevated in the run game and improve his blocking angles. He plays a tad mechanical and his hand placement can get sloppy at times. He has only played on the offensive line for two seasons and is still rough around the edges at times.

COMPARES TO: Joe Staley, OT, San Francisco 49ers - Johnson is taller and longer than Staley, but they have similar athletic backgrounds and the mobility that makes them impressive in pass protection and blocking on the move.

[Rastak]

No LT for the Lions.

Trade details The Raiders received the 12th and 42nd overall picks from the Dolphins in the deal.