Comment From massraider Hey, Dave, can you give two or three players you think are a bit overrated by the scouting community? Dave-Te\' Thomas Well, certainly I am not a fan of Winston, more so for his lack of overall conditioning & off field issues that spell JaMarcus Russell & Another is Sammie Coates-more drops & PBUs than any receiver not named Devin Funchess Comment From Pixburger Hi Dave. Love your insights into the draft. Since Byron Jones finally ran a 40, where's he stand on your cornerbacks and overall lists. Dave-Te\' Thomas ACTUALLY, I HAVE THE KID ASA FREE SAFETY-LOTS OF BRIAN DAWKINS IN HIS GAME & HE STARTED THERE AS A FROSH & SOPHOMORE-LOOK AT HIS #s THOSE YEARS Comment From Matt De Lima Which player(s) have improved their draft stock most since the end of the college football season? Dave-Te\' Thomas THE KID I JUST TALKED ABOUT & BACK TO THE FREE SAFETY ISSUE, 66% OF HIS PLAYS WERE MADE Vs. THE RUN-I SAY HE'S CERTAIN 1st ROUND & SF COULD OPT FOR HIM OR MARCUS PETERS Comment From Jersey Al Hello Dave! Who are your top picks for Rounds 1-3 CBs that the Packers are likely to be interested in? Dave-Te\' Thomas IF THOSE FOLKS IN CHEESE COUNTRY DO NOT TAKE BYRON JONES IN 1, THEY BETTER HOP ON ERIC ROWE IN 2 & THERE IS LOTS OF CHATTER COME OUT OF CAMP ON JOSH SHAW & JACOBY GLENN Comment From viking1987 what r the odds the vikings trade back at number 11 and how far do you think they would trade back. i thinking my self if mariota is there they could trade back to 17 with sandiego Dave-Te\' Thomas NO WAY MARIOTA GETS PAST #6. I THINK IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE WR ISSUE-IF COOPER IS LEFT IN THE LERCH BY OAKLAND, I SAY THEY HAVE TO LOOK THE OPPOSITE WAY & TRY TO GET INTO THE TOP 8 Comment From Scott I've seen rankings on Jay Ajayi from outside the top 10 to the back with the most upside. How do you see his game translating at the next level? Dave-Te\' Thomas I SEE HIM AS AN AVERAGE JOE-I THINK HE TIRED A BIT LATE LAST YEAR & SEE HIM LASTING TO ROUND 3 Comment From Pixburger Would you please name 3 prospects that would be good first round picks for the Steelers? Dave-Te\' Thomas BYRON JONES, MARCUS PETERS, TRAE WAYNES-GUESS WHAT POSITION IS MOST LACKING IN STEEL TOWN! Comment From Scott The Jets have needs at both the QB and RB position. What running backs might they target in the 2nd round? Dave-Te\' Thomas I THINK THEY ARE GOING TO SIGN RIDLEY, BUT IF THAT FALLS THROUGH, I GO FOR "MEDICATION" & TAKE A JOHNSON (Duke) & JOHNSON (DAvid) AFFECT-DAVID IS ANOTHER MATT FORTE & DUKE IS A BULL WITH A FERRARI ENGINE Comment From Nate Rau What is the consensus on off-the-field issues surrounding Marcus Peters? Are teams satisfied that he's worthy of a heavy investment despite getting kicked off his team? Dave-Te\' Thomas OH NO BUBBA-LOTS HAVE TAKEN HIM OFF THEIR BOARDS AS THE UW COACHES CONTINUE TO DOG HIM-ME? I'D TAKE HIM & I KNOW IF HE GETS OVER ANGER ISSUES, I GOT, READY FOR THIS? THE NEXT CHARLES WOODSON Comment From Tim Georgia WR, Chris Conley seems to be flying under the media radar. How high do you think he'll go? Dave-Te\' Thomas MID ROUNDS ON CONLEY-SOME TEAM NEEDING AS LOT WR (Falcons) MIGHT HAVE A BIG STEAL ON THEIR HANDS-GOOD QUESTION-KID HAS BEEN ON MY RADAR SINCE 2013 Comment From massraider Dave, 2nd round pass rushers you like? Dave-Te\' Thomas LOVE NATE ORCHARD-EVERYONE SAYS HE HAS A LOT TO LEARN-I SEE TERRELL SUGGS IN THAT GUY ALSO A HUGE FAN OF THE SMITH BOYS-PRESTON IN 2 & Z'DARIUS IN 4 Comment From Ram Do you see any QBs going late third or fourth round? If so, who and do they have a future in two or so years? Dave-Te\' Thomas IF YOU ARE A CHEESE HEAD & KNOW THOMPSON'S MIND SET & SUCCESS, I SAY THE STEAL AT QB IS IN 6/7 WITH CODY FAJARDO Comment From Tom R. Your impressions of Quinten Rollins? A reach at 30? Dave-Te\' Thomas I DO NOT THINK HE WILL BE THERE AT THE END OF 2, BUT AT 30, I MUCH RATHER SEE STEPHONE ANTHONY AT ILB FOR MY TEAM, WOULDN'T YOU? Comment From k3 what are your thoughts on the potential of Darren Waller being a move TE/redzone threat at the next level? where do you see him drafted? Dave-Te\' Thomas MID-TO-LATE ROUNDS, BUT YES, yES, YES-KID REMINDS ME OF JAY NOVACEK-TOO BAD THEY HAVE TO BE SELF TAUGHT AS A RECEIVER, BUT BOY, CAN HE BLOCK Comment From TeddyTouchdown Could you see the Vikings taking a chance on Gregory,DGB or Peters with the issues they have coming in to the draft Dave-Te\' Thomas HELLO DOCTOR, PLEASE PERSCRIBE MR SPIELMAN WITH TONS OF ASPIRINS IF HE DRAFTS ANY OFT HE THREE Comment From k3 do you see Obum Gwachum developing into a legit pass rusher? could he also play some TE? Dave-Te\' Thomas I'D LEAVE HIM ON DEFENSE-RAW TALENT-REMEMBER WHEN MIKE JONES, THE RB AT MISSOURI DEVELOPED AS A LB WITH OAKLAND & THE RAIDERS? THIS KID IS THE NEW VERSION Comment From LBarthelmess Hi Dave. Can you give us your thoughts on Frank Clark Dave-Te\' Thomas FOOTBALL PLAYER WISE, I THINK HE IS A BLUE COLLAR TALENT THAT I WOULD PREFER TO STAND UP IN A 3-4. OFF THE FIELD, THERE IS STILL TOO MUCH CLOUD ON THAT STORY TO COMMENT & COULD BE A RAY McDONALD LIKE THING THERE SO I AM GOING TO BACK OFF ON THAT PART. EVEN BEFORE THAT, I DID NOT HAVE HIM HIGHER THAN 5 Comment From Chad Jensen Hi, Dave. What's the story on Gerod Holliman and his 14 INTs? Can that translate to the NFL? Dave-Te\' Thomas WHY WAS HE BENCHED FOR 5 GAMES? WHY DID SOME TEAMS START CANCELLING ON HIS VISITS. KID IS A BALL HAWK & THE MOST OVERRATED DEFENSIVE PLAYER IN THIS DRAFT, HANDS DOWN Comment From viking1987 what player do you think could be a surprise faller and a surprise riser Dave-Te\' Thomas FALLER-JORDAN PHILLIPS (work ethic & eating issues) RISER-EASY PEEAZY-BYRON JONES & BRESHARD PERRIMAN Comment From Jersey Al Dave, some under-the-radar mid-late round picks Ted Thompson will be hunting for? Dave-Te\' Thomas DE Z'DARIUS SMITH, QB CODY FAJARDO, THE ALABAMA FB FOWLER, DALLAS TULL-CHATTANOOGA Comment From Tim Matt Jones seems like he could be sleeper if he can stay healthy. Does his injury history at Florida push him to late day 3? Dave-Te\' Thomas I SAY HE GOES BY 5, BUT I LIKE A PAIR OF SLEEPERS OUT OF LSU A LOT-HILLIARD & MAGEE A LOT BETTER
Comment From Ram Who do you see for the Cleveland Browns first three picks, if not names, positions? Dave-Te\' Thomas SHELTON IN 1, AGHOLAR IN 2 Comment From MontanaDawg Who will be the big players in the Mariota sweepstakes? Dave-Te\' Thomas I THINK SAN DIEGO IS THE TEAM I SEE CATCHING A LUV FEST FOR MARCUS. I THINK TENNESSEE WILL GO D & TAKE WILLIAMS Comment From cmwilk how long will Todd Gurley last? Dave-Te\' Thomas HE'S JUST STARTED RUNNING & I KNOW DALLAS IS HOVERING ABOUT, BUT I THINK HE'S NO LONGER A 1 BUT EARLY 2 Comment From k3 Do you see Marcus Hardison as a "play everywhere" guy in a 3-4, or is he better suited for the 4-3? Dave-Te\' Thomas THINK PERNELL McPHEE CLONE THERE-HE REALLY CAME ON PLAYING THE EDGE & HIS VERSATILITY IS WHAT 3-4 TEAMS WANT-REMINDS ME OF TY WARREN MINUS INJURIES Comment From Pixburger Have any mid-round sleeper edge rushers? Dave-Te\' Thomas TRAIL, Z'DARIUS SMITH, CEDRIC REED (banged up in 2014) & LATE-LOOK AT WAGENMANN- A K BIERMAN TYPE OF PLAYER & OH, CHICKILLO MIGHT HAVE BETTER VALUE AWAYF ROM THE MIAMI SCHEME THAT HOG TIED HIM Comment From Wardawg Would you take Malcom Brown over Shelton if you want a NT? Dave-Te\' Thomas I WOULD NOT TAKE GOD OVER DANNY SHELTON-MOST DOMINATING NG I HAVE SEEN SINCE MR PAT WILLIAMS. TWO-PART-I LIKE MALCOM BROWN AS AN UNDER TACKLE MORE THAN NG Comment From Pixburger Where do you see Auburn QB Nick Marshall at the next level (position)? Dave-Te\' Thomas YOU KNOW, I SEE MARSHALL IN NE & LET THE CHIPS FALL-THINK EDELMAN, & OTHERS AS BILL TYPE OF CONVERSION PROJECTS. ME-I TAKE HIM AS A FS Comment From Erick What are your thoughts on Ty Sambrailo from Colorado State and when do you think he gets selected? Dave-Te\' Thomas NO LATER THAN EARLY 3 & I KNOW THE FALCONS & GIANTS LIKE HIM A LOT. GOOD MOVEMENT SKILLS WITH THAT KID, BUT I'D LIKE TO SEE SOMEONE DO A BEADLES MOVE & MAKE HIM AN OG-GREAT TRAP BLOCKER HE IS Comment From JunctionFunction The Broncos have more needs than some fans may realize. Who can you see them targeting with their first couple picks? Any chance Arik Armstead is there at 28 and they look his way? Dave-Te\' Thomas MAN, DENVER IS BEEN TRIPPINGT O PITTSBURGH SO MUCH TO SEE TJ CLEMMINGS, I THINK HE HAS DIRTY PICTURES ON THE STAFF CHIP IS ENAMORED WITH ARMSTEAD & THINK PHILLY MIGHT BE IN PLAY THERE LOOK FOR A TE LIKE WARFORD OR JESSE JAMES IN tHE 3-5 PICTURE & FEEL DAVID JOHNSON MIGHT SURPRISE IN ROUND 2 FOR THE RB CORPS Comment From Erick What are your thoughts on Preston Smith? Personally, I love him and his versatility. Reminds me of Pernell McPhee. Dave-Te\' Thomas ERICK, WE MIGHT HAVE A BROMANCE GOING-I TELLL EVERYONE THROW AWAY McKINNEY PRAISDE-SMITH WAS ALL THAT JAZZ FOR THE MSU DEFENSE-IT WOULD NOT SURPRISE ME TO SEE HIM TO 40 OR BETTER Comment From omyshoes Which WR's would be a good pick for the Vikes in the second round? Dave-Te\' Thomas DEVANTE PARKER, HANDS DOWN, CUT HIM OPEN & HE BLEEDS PURPLE Comment From Ram What are your thoughts on Bud, Alvin Dupree? Dave-Te\' Thomas HE'S NOT ALL THAT-GOOD PLAYER, BUT I WILL CERTAINLY GET MORE VALUE IN 4 OUT OF Z'DARIUS THAN BUD IN 1 OR 2 Comment From Jake Marsing What do you guys think about Kenny Bell out of Nebraska? Dave-Te\' Thomas I THINK HE"S THE RODNEY DANGERFIELD OF THE WR CROP-DO NOT BE SURPRISED IF THE GIANTS SCOOP HIM UP IN 4 Comment From k3 do you see Stephone Anthony sneaking into the 1st round? Dave-Te\' Thomas OH YEAH-THAT TIGER CAN FILL UP THE MIDDLE OF THE FIELD-PREDICTION IN 3 YEARS-ANTHONY IS PLAYING IN THE PRO BOWL IN BRAZIL OR ANOTHER COUNTRY THEN FL LIKES & BEASLEY IS UNEMPLOYED Comment From LBarthelmess You have Mycole Pruitt very high on your list of TEs but many don't, what are you seeing that others do not? Dave-Te\' Thomas I SEE A VERY GOOD MOTION TIGHT END, ONE WITH THE BEST HANDS IN THE GROUP-HE'S UBBER SLIPPERY AFTER THE CATCH AND IS VASTLY, VASTLY UNDERRATED AS A 2ND LEVEL BLOCKER Comment From k3 what are your thoughts on Shaq Thompson's ability to be an ILB in a 3-4 D? Does he fit for the Packers? Dave-Te\' Thomas NO, THOMPSON IS EITHER GOING TO BE A WILL LB OR SS- I WANT HIM ROAMING THE FIELD & NOT HAVING TO PLAY CONTAIN Comment From Erick What are your thoughts on some of the smaller school players? Marpet, McBride and Kyle Emanuel specifically Dave-Te' Thomas GLAD YOU BROUGHT UP EMMANUEL-I THINK HE IS A THINKING MAN'S TYPE IN THE MOLD THAT NE USES ROB NINKOVICH-I'D USE HIM AS A SAM OR RUSH END MARPET IS DESTINED TO BE MATT BIRK-GOOD GUARD BUT GREATER CENTER McBRIDE IS THE BEST WR NOT IN FBS BALL Comment From cmwilk did I miss something are you saying you think Parker makes it to the 2nd round? Dave-Te' Thomas NO, ROUND 1-READ AGAIN Comment From Erick Why are so many people high on Sammie Coates and Devin Funchess? All I see is drop after drop. Dave-Te' Thomas OH BOY SO DO I-I ACTUALLY DID AN EXTENSIVE COMPARISON CHART ON THE TOP 10 WRS & THE #s ARE STARTLING COOPER & DEVIN SMITH ACED IT
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