Who WILL TT Draft In The Ist Round

[pbmax]

I remember the year Ted traded out of the first and picked some guy I'd never heard of named Jordy Nelson in the second round, and they didn't really even have a big need at wide receiver at that time.

Greg Jennings was fun (Chad Jackson!) but the most fun might have been Nick Collins (REACH!).

[3irty1]

Remember Waldo and his iron-clad TT measurables? I saw where he thinks that the 'physical hard lines' that TT used to have (partly attributable to Schneider) have either changed and/or gone away. So being able to guess which position guys will NOT qualify based on 3-cone scores, wing span, etc. he thinks is no longer possible. Just saying this as I think it makes the TT board more wide-open. Football players - that's what TT will pick (I know, this is very deep).

I think that's true on defense to a big degree. For the longest time he'd never deviate at all on his secondary players, pass rushers, even LB's. Now there are easy to find exceptions at all of those spots. He's still very much got a type when it comes to offensive linemen.

If TT ever was data science driven in his personnel decisions it makes sense he'd deviate over time. Moneyball means continuously finding what the league undervalues and scooping it up at a bargain to maximize the return on cap dollars and draft picks. Its implausible that the whole league would undervalue the same player traits every year for a decade.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Just to see what your reaction is to this:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2631422-2016-nfl-draft-bleacher-reports-expert-consensus-predictions/page/3

Biggest 1st-Round Reach .... the consensus pick from a panel:

Josh Doctson, WR, TCU

Because he is a reach, Doctson may slide to #27. All the receivers in this draft are a reach.

Myself, I think the best receiver in the draft is Sterling Shephard. Shades of Greg Jennings, or Tyler Lockette. You watch his film and all the guy does is get open and make plays. He's a slot guy, but can go deep as well. I also like Paul McRoberts as a late round pick. He reminds me of Donald Driver.

[Pugger]

How come so little reaction to this thread.

The whole NFL world is now thinking it will be Reggie Ragland at NO. 27. I will be so happy if that happens.

Usually the guy everybody thinks we're gonna take isn't the one Ted picks. I'd love Ragland too but I have a feeling he'll be long gone unless we move up.

[Smidgeon]

I'll say Ragland because why not.

Because apparently he has an enlarged aorta...

...not that I know how or why that would affect a person's ability to play football, but it is (technically) a medical issue that's permanent unlike a blown knee which can heal.

[Cheesehead Craig]

I'm going with Reed. Because he'll inexplicably fall into the Packers' lap. Much like Fritz hopes will happen with Drew Barrymore.

[mraynrand]

I'm going with Reed. Because he'll inexplicably fall into the Packers' lap. Much like Fritz hopes will happen with Drew Barrymore.

beautiful!

[George Cumby]

Remember Waldo and his iron-clad TT measurables? I saw where he thinks that the 'physical hard lines' that TT used to have (partly attributable to Schneider) have either changed and/or gone away. So being able to guess which position guys will NOT qualify based on 3-cone scores, wing span, etc. he thinks is no longer possible. Just saying this as I think it makes the TT board more wide-open. Football players - that's what TT will pick (I know, this is very deep).

That guy was a good poster. Whatever happened to him?

[Carolina_Packer]

Fingers crossed for Andrew Billings! Guion is good, but I think this guy could be a rotational player, plus he has a little upfield to him. If Guion gets hurt, Billings would be an awesome guy to have in reserve. If you can't stop the run, offenses will likely be able to dictate terms. Third and long, baby!

He's a man-child when it comes to strength. OMG!

High School! Imagine if he got stronger during his time at Baylor!!

[Joemailman]

Poll closes at 7:06 PM.

[Bretsky]

I voted for the OT. I think Conklin will fall just enough for TT to move up and draft him...

nopers

[Joemailman]

Pugger!

[mraynrand]

nopers

[Pugger]

Pugger!

Did I make this guess correctly????? Knowing Ted I picked a name nobody was talking about - I did this before McGinn's article in the JS.