official 2014 nfl draft thread

[Fritz]

In case you don't want to watch/listen, Bowen lists his top 5 safeties:
HaHa
C.Pryor
J.Ward
D.Bucannon
T.Brooks

Seems about right to me. I think they'll all be gone within top 80 picks.

Wouldn't you love to be able to see the Packer scouting reports and rankings on these guys? TT manages to surprise us often enough that it's possible one of these players isn't even on this list, and instead some cornerback-just-turned-safety from Middle Montana Tech is ranked third on his list.

[run pMc]

Wouldn't you love to be able to see the Packer scouting reports and rankings on these guys? TT manages to surprise us often enough that it's possible one of these players isn't even on this list, and instead some cornerback-just-turned-safety from Middle Montana Tech is ranked third on his list.

I would. Those guys know 10x more about football and college scouting than I ever will. Given that I watch virtually no football on Saturday afternoons and TT and Co. watch several (if not dozens of) hours per prospect, I'd be curious to take a look at his board and how these guys rank. I don't think it will ever be leaked Jerrah Jones style though.

Wouldn't be surprised if there's somebody else like Tre Boston in the #4 or 5 safety ranking that TT likes better.

[Pugger]

An impressive football player.

He looks small but plays courageously. He sneaks into position fast.

He tackles effectively and in this game he's a tackling machine. He had a great day.

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So that's what a tackling safety looks like?

[jklowan]

Trade down one spot with Philly
Round 1 Pick 22 (PHI): Calvin Pryor, FS, Louisville
Round 2 Pick 21: Troy Niklas, TE, Notre Dame
Round 3 Pick 21: Travis Swanson, C, Arkansas
Extra Pick from Philly
Round 3 Pick 22 (PHI): Anthony Johnson, DT, LSU
Round 3 Pick 34 (COMP): Chris Smith, DE, Arkansas
Round 4 Pick 21: Ahmad Dixon, SS, Baylor
Round 5 Pick 21: David Fales, QB, San Jose State
Round 5 Pick 36 (COMP): Cody Latimer, WR, Indiana
Round 6 Pick 21: Brock Croyle, ILB, Montana
Round 7 Pick 21: DeDe Lattimore, ILB, South Florida

[run pMc]

Trade down one spot with Philly
Round 1 Pick 22 (PHI): Calvin Pryor, FS, Louisville
Round 2 Pick 21: Troy Niklas, TE, Notre Dame
Round 3 Pick 21: Travis Swanson, C, Arkansas
Extra Pick from Philly
Round 3 Pick 22 (PHI): Anthony Johnson, DT, LSU
Round 3 Pick 34 (COMP): Chris Smith, DE, Arkansas
Round 4 Pick 21: Ahmad Dixon, SS, Baylor
Round 5 Pick 21: David Fales, QB, San Jose State
Round 5 Pick 36 (COMP): Cody Latimer, WR, Indiana
Round 6 Pick 21: Brock Croyle, ILB, Montana
Round 7 Pick 21: DeDe Lattimore, ILB, South Florida

With this draft, you could have the law firm of Lattimore, Lattimore, and Latimer on your roster.
Kidding aside, good attempt, although I have a hard time picturing TT drafting a C in R3 with Nelson, Cobb and Boykin all free agents next season and Driver, Jennings, and Jones gone. TT tends to draft OT's and make Campen turn them into interior linemen.

The Prior/Dixon combo is a nice idea, and I'm coming around on Niklas apprenticing under Quarless and Bostick.

[red]

Trade down one spot with Philly
Round 1 Pick 22 (PHI): Calvin Pryor, FS, Louisville
Round 2 Pick 21: Troy Niklas, TE, Notre Dame
Round 3 Pick 21: Travis Swanson, C, Arkansas
Extra Pick from Philly
Round 3 Pick 22 (PHI): Anthony Johnson, DT, LSU
Round 3 Pick 34 (COMP): Chris Smith, DE, Arkansas
Round 4 Pick 21: Ahmad Dixon, SS, Baylor
Round 5 Pick 21: David Fales, QB, San Jose State
Round 5 Pick 36 (COMP): Cody Latimer, WR, Indiana
Round 6 Pick 21: Brock Croyle, ILB, Montana
Round 7 Pick 21: DeDe Lattimore, ILB, South Florida

in this scenario, i don't think there's any way the eagles would trade with us, if pryor is there, and not take pryor

it seems to be the general consensus that the eagles will take pryor at #22 if available

[Fritz]

Trade down one spot with Philly
Round 1 Pick 22 (PHI): Calvin Pryor, FS, Louisville
Round 2 Pick 21: Troy Niklas, TE, Notre Dame
Round 3 Pick 21: Travis Swanson, C, Arkansas
Extra Pick from Philly
Round 3 Pick 22 (PHI): Anthony Johnson, DT, LSU
Round 3 Pick 34 (COMP): Chris Smith, DE, Arkansas
Round 4 Pick 21: Ahmad Dixon, SS, Baylor
Round 5 Pick 21: David Fales, QB, San Jose State
Round 5 Pick 36 (COMP): Cody Latimer, WR, Indiana
Round 6 Pick 21: Brock Croyle, ILB, Montana
Round 7 Pick 21: DeDe Lattimore, ILB, South Florida

Why in God's name would Philly give up a third round pick to move up a single slot?

[Brandon494]

in this scenario, i don't think there's any way the eagles would trade with us, if pryor is there, and not take pryor

it seems to be the general consensus that the eagles will take pryor at #22 if available

And the fact teams that trade to move up 1 spot in the draft, especially not for a 3rd rounder.

[red]

#21= 700 points
#22= 680 points

pick 182 (22nd pick of 6th round)= 18.6 point

[pbmax]

I am sure this rumor is airtight.

Birds 24/7 @Birds247 33m
Per a report, the Eagles are "very high" on Texas A&M WR Mike Evans and "would consider trading up to grab him." http://goo.gl/qxldSL

[pbmax]

From Mortenson at ESPN through Rotoworld

Even after struggling at his Pro Day, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Friday that Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater's private workouts with NFL clubs "have also gone very shakily."
Mort believes Bridgewater's forthcoming draft-day slide won't occur solely because of his Pro Day. He says Bridgewater's private passing sessions with teams have been underwhelming, too. Mortensen added that teams remain concerned with Bridgewater's smallish hands. Once considered the likely No. 1 overall pick, Bridgewater's fall could ultimately mimic Geno Smith's from last year.

[pbmax]

Writeup on Shazier, a common pick for the Packers in the mocks. http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/11/2014-nf...immy-jernigan/

Conclusion: One of the most obvious NFL trends over the last few years is the linebacker who can play at several positions, and is light and fast enough to have an impact in a 360-degree sense. More and more, teams are sacrificing the old model of the linebacker in favor of those athletes who can do everything from run support to flex tight end coverage. Shazier is a prime example of that paradigm, and this should put him at the precipice of the first round, if not higher. There are power and strength issues here, but unless you somehow happen to land the 2000 version of Ray Lewis, you’re generally going to have to sacrifice something in the equation. Shazier said at the combine that his style compares to that of Tampa Bay’s Lavonte David, but I’ll go with Bobby Wagner, as I believe Shazier has a bit more pop to his game.

Would not replace Hawk as the absorber of the Guard or FB block, but would close a lot of holes. Also could work as nickel and dime backer. Since he can pass rush, you could use him in multiple places in different formations.

[mraynrand]

From Mortenson at ESPN through Rotoworld

Even after struggling at his Pro Day, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Friday that Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater's private workouts with NFL clubs "have also gone very shakily."
Mort believes Bridgewater's forthcoming draft-day slide won't occur solely because of his Pro Day. He says Bridgewater's private passing sessions with teams have been underwhelming, too. Mortensen added that teams remain concerned with Bridgewater's smallish hands. Once considered the likely No. 1 overall pick, Bridgewater's fall could ultimately mimic Geno Smith's from last year.

[Guiness]

Any thoughts on Jimmy Garappolo from Eastern Illinois? They're Div 1-AA. I happened to catch one of their games, and he looked good, and he's coming out this year. I did find this article on him

http://da.radio.cbssports.com/2014/04/09/dino-babers-jimmy-garoppolo-has-one-of-the-fastest-releases-ive-seen-since-dan-marino/

Interesting, I wonder where he ranks?

[Joemailman]

He's seen as a 2nd round pick by CBS. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p...immy-garoppolo Things didn't work out so well the last time TT drafted a QB in the 2nd round.