Official 2017 1st Round Of The NFL Draft Thread

[Zool]

I think he was from Stanford as well. That didn't work out to well for the Browns

Toby Gerhart sucked for the Vikings. Don't take a Stanford RB apparently.

[Deputy Nutz]

so john ross will be running past house when we play them later on.

Dude is fast as fuck

[ND72]

read at like 4pm that KC wanted Mahomes and were willing to do anything to get up to take him.

[Deputy Nutz]

wow, KC trades their first this year, their first next year and their third this year to move up

Who ever it is, isn't worth it

[red]

I think he was from Stanford as well. That didn't work out to well for the Browns

got the nickname "touchdown tommy" from his coaching after scoring 4 tds in one game. all from the 1 yard line

[gbgary]

mahomes to kc

[Deputy Nutz]

read at like 4pm that KC wanted Mahomes and were willing to do anything to get up to take him.

Not worth it

[red]

read at like 4pm that KC wanted Mahomes and were willing to do anything to get up to take him.

so not worth a 1st much less 2 of them

watson IMO was the only QB worth a first round pick this year IMO

[George Cumby]

I saw McCaffrey as 3rd rounder

You see Santa Claus as a serial burglar.

[red]

kid looks like he's 15

[Joemailman]

Pat Mahomes - QB - Texas Tech

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Possesses NFL body type for work inside and out of the pocket. Has an undeniable swagger and confidence to his game. Accuracy has improved in each season since his freshman year. Naturally accurate in his every day throws. Comfortable challenging defenders in space. Has arm strength and fearlessness to attack the cover-2 voids down the sideline. Can make deep, field side throws. Cranks up velocity to fit passes into tight windows. Former pitcher who propels hips through his release with aggressive torque and never gets cheated on his follow-through. Can deliver strikes from a variety of arm angles. Expedites release on RPOs (run-pass option) or when pressure is mounting in pocket. Puts effort into play-action fakes. Relaxed and effective when throwing on the move. Can be a legitimate dual-threat in a boot-action offense. Improved his eye manipulation over the years and will eyeball linebackers to hold them while patterns unfold around them. Has pocket mobility to escape pressure and the poise to extend plays and find alternate targets. Hands are very strong. Can pump and reset without issues. Competes as a runner and is willing to go the extra mile for the first down.

WEAKNESSES Can be inconsistent in his approach. Needs to play inside the offense and show more discipline. Too eager to go big game hunting. Ravenous appetite for the explosive play can also bring unwanted trouble. Willingness to default to playground style appears to limit his ability to get into a consistent rhythm. Needs to improve anticipatory reads and learn to take what the defense gives him. Decision making can go from good to bad in a moment's notice. Operates from a narrow base and allows his upper body and arm to race ahead of his feet. Has a dip and wind-up in his standard release. Explosive delivery and follow-through causes some throws to sail. Needs better touch on intermediate and deep balls. Carries ball a little low in the pocket. Impatient. Will leave pocket prematurely rather than standing in and winning in rhythm. Better as a scrambler than pure runner. Looked a little less mobile in the open field this season.

DRAFT PROJECTION Round 1-2

SOURCES TELL US "He's got a great arm, big balls and he's mobile. He is going to drive his head coach crazy for the first couple of years and there is no getting around that. If it clicks for him and he's coachable, I think he could become a special quarterback." - NFC executive

NFL COMPARISON Jay Cutler

BOTTOM LINE Mahomes is a big, confident quarterback who brings a variety of physical tools to the party, but he's developed some bad habits and doesn't have a very repeatable process as a passer. Mahomes' ability to improvise and extend plays can lead to big plays for his offense, but he will have to prove he can operate with better anticipation and be willing to take what the defense gives him in order to win from the pocket. Mahomes will be a work in progress, but he's a high ceiling, low floor prospect.

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they just compared him to favre, but them commented on his great accuracy

hmmm

[Joemailman]

so not worth a 1st much less 2 of them

watson IMO was the only QB worth a first round pick this year IMO

Chiefs give up 2 1st round picks for a QB who won't play right away.

[RashanGary]

I would never take a 200 lb Rb that high. Yuck. I like john Ross though. 4.22 and can run routes and catch. That would be fun to have.

[Deputy Nutz]

Brett Favre to Sharpe!!!