THE draft thread (2013 version)

[gbgary]

I was hoping for a d or o line stud but at this rate there won't be any left.

[pbmax]

Sitton is Tweeting Ted just told him who the Pack want to pick

[RashanGary]

Could you imagine if the Packers drafted a 180 pound football player with our first round pick, haha. . . Oh man, this place would be a friggin mad-house.

[Fritz]

NFL

This is what is known as a haul. #NFLDraft RT @NFL_ATL: Bills receive No. 16, No. 46, No. 78 and No. 222. Rams receive Tavon Austin, No. 71

This is what the Lions wanted. BAHAHAHAHA!!!

[Rastak]

Jets grab Milliner....makes sense.....

STRENGTHS: Built well for the position. Plays with excellent coordination and smooth hips, using his arms and hands to knock down throws. Excellent awareness and read/react ability, getting his head turned and uses his eyes well to quickly find the ball.
Attacks the run and is a very good tackler, never backing down. He is a bruising hitter and does a nice job separating ball from receiver with terrific timing. Plays tight bump-and-run and enjoys pressing with little cushion. Closes quickly and baits throws, looking to make a play on each snap.

Smart and disciplined, but not shy about coming off his man to make a play. Physical striker and does a nice job avoiding blocks while keeping his eye on the ball. He processes information quickly and looks comfortable in space.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks elite speed and quick-twitch ability. Plays too aggressive at times and will take himself out of the play, missing some tackles. Has just one full season as a starter. Needs to refine some of his cover technique, most notably his backpedal.

COMPARES TO: Charles Tillman, CB, Chicago Bears -- Similar size and ballhawking ability when the ball is in the air.

[pbmax]

Chase Stuart Bills/Rams trade
Assuming it's 8/71 for 16/46/78/222, Bills received 118% of what they gave up (my chart) but nearly perfectly even according to JJ chart

[red]

I was hoping for a d or o line stud but at this rate there won't be any left.

4 o-lineman went that we knew wouldn't be there when we pick

all the DE's that have gone are small guys that would have to be OLB's for us

the d-line studs for us are still around. starr is still on the board and falling, very good for us

[Rastak]

Chase Stuart Bills/Rams trade
Assuming it's 8/71 for 16/46/78/222, Bills received 118% of what they gave up (my chart) but nearly perfectly even according to JJ chart

Thought the JJ chart was considered outdated......wonder if some teams still use it.

[Fritz]

well time for this

There's only one thing you can say: DOH!!!

[Rastak]

4 o-lineman went that we knew wouldn't be there when we pick

all the DE's that have gone are small guys that would have to be OLB's for us

the d-line studs for us are still around. starr is still on the board and falling, very good for us

He might be worth trading up for.

[Fritz]

4 o-lineman went that we knew wouldn't be there when we pick

all the DE's that have gone are small guys that would have to be OLB's for us

the d-line studs for us are still around. starr is still on the board and falling, very good for us

I agree, Red. The only way it can get better is if Floyd and Star keep falling, and if the Bills and everyone else passes on the QB's.

[pbmax]

Thought the JJ chart was considered outdated......wonder if some teams still use it.

It is esp with new slotted cap numbers for draft picks. But its not as bad as you would think. Huge contracts made the top of the draft hard to get out of and rendered JJ's chart terrible in ROund 1. Its kind of gotten MORE accurate now that the first 8 picks are no longer burdensome contracts.

Chase did his own chart. He used to write the blog for NFL Pro Football Reference

[pbmax]

We really need another Jet fan meltdown. Those clips are getting old.

[Rastak]

Womack or a new Shariff?

[Rastak]

Maybe Raiders grab Hayden after this pick.