Official Day 2 (Rounds 2&3) Of The 2018 NFL Draft Thread

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Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter

Eagles traded up to No. 49 I’m second round, one spot in front of the Cowboys. Clearly wanted to jump Dallas, which lost Jason Witten today, for a reason....

that is awesome, took the guy the cowboys wanted too

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And they can usually play right away.

As an Iowa fan I have my issues with Kirk Ferentz but he sure seems to have a knack for putting players in the NFL who are ready to play because of the system and pro styles he uses.

[Joemailman]

Why would Eagles draft a TE when they have DickRod?

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Dallas Cowboys, Conor Williams, OL, Texas

STRENGTHS
Possesses a power-packed frame with excellent weight distribution throughout his upper and lower body. Very good initial quickness off the snap, firing off the ball as a run blocker to create a surge. Provides an explosive initial pop on contact, jarring opponents and showing excellent hand strength and placement to latch on, steer and sustain - qualities which could lead to a move inside to guard if his pro team desires. Williams plays with the nastiness which would fit well inside and will endear him to NFL offensive line coaches. He fights until the echo of the whistle, using his core strength to overpower opponents and ultimately pancaking them, if he feels them off-balance. Williams' initial quickness and strength also show up in pass protection. He eases off the snap calmly, sliding to his left with quick power steps which help him maintain his balance and keep him able to re-direct inside to mirror counter-moves. Williams may not possess elite arm length but his quickness allows him to keep his shoulders square to pass rushers. He shows patience and good football intelligence in pass protection, understanding angles and not panicking. Once Williams latches on, his grip and grit take over. He possesses excellent core strength and bends his knees properly to anchor against bull rushers. - Rob Rang 12/16/2017

WEAKNESSES
Williams slides well laterally but does not possess the quickness or length of elite NFL left tackles, limitations which will cause him some problems against speed rushers. He can get over-aggressive when run blocking on the move, failing to anticipate where linebackers are headed and leaving himself lunging at them or re-directing to another target. Some will have questions about Williams' grit after he missed a total of eight games over the past two seasons, including seven in 2017 for a knee injury that ultimately did not require surgery, as well as the 2016 clash with UTEP.

COMPARES TO: Hall of Famer Gary Zimmerman, Vikings/Broncos. At 6-6, 294 pounds Zimmerman was not the most imposing offensive lineman in the league during the 80s and 90s but he certainly was among the best, earning a spot on the All-Decade team while splitting his career between Minnesota and Denver. Similarly, there are nits to pick in Williams' game (and no doubt some will) but his quickness, balance and aggressive hands - all traits which stood out with Zimmerman - should make him a longtime standout, as well.

IN OUR VIEW: Williams is a bit of a throwback, showing the power and aggression as a run blocker that scouts covet along with the athleticism, balance and girth to stone pass rushers, projecting as a legitimate NFL left tackle worthy of top 10 consideration.
- Rob Rang 12/16/2017

[mraynrand]

Why would Eagles draft a TE when they have DickRod?

why would the Packers draft a corner when they have Williams?

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I love OL highlights that stay with the runner heading to the end zone

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sucks that we're done for the night

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Packer Report @PackerReport
Alonzo Dotson not concerned about him being a one-year wonder, nor is he concerned about lack of big-time speed. "He's just so smart."

Packer Scout??

[Joemailman]

sucks that we're done for the night

I don't think we are. I don't think Gutey wants to make 10 picks tomorrow.

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bears just traded into the 2nd without having a 2nd or a 3rd

did they just give up a 1st next year?

[mraynrand]

My only trepidation with Jones is due to the astonishingly bad QBs he faced.

[mraynrand]

sucks that we're done for the night

speak for yourself. See you all later...

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Bears, with the Patriots pick, PEANUT!
Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis

STRENGTHS
Galloping route acceleration. Uses head and body fakes to sell post and corner routes. Large catch radius with quick hands to stab-and-stash. Holds a graduate degree in catches along the sideline with his footwork, body control and ball skills. Tracks beautifully over his shoulder, making proper mid-route adjustments to finish. Makes the “wow” catches look routine with his large hands and diving skills, bailing out his quarterback.

Excellent vision as a ballcarrier to turn short catches in long gains. Outstanding toughness and won’t give himself up, fighting for every yard. Competes with an intense edge, which shows both as a blocker and receiver. Leads by example with his work ethic and devotion to getting better – chemistry with his quarterbacks doesn’t happen by accident. Self-confident and bets on himself – walked on at Memphis instead of accepting a FCS scholarship offer. The most productive receiver in Memphis history, setting the all-time school marks for catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns – joined Isaac Bruce as the only players in school history to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards in a season. – Dane Brugler 12/12/2017

WEAKNESSES
Ordinary height, build and length. Consistent speed, but lacks explosive gears to get defenders off-balance in coverage. Needs to eliminate the wasted motion in his routes. Sticky hands to make incredible catches, but up-and-down concentration leads to drops – often caught focusing on the looming hit or play after the catch. Returned punts as a junior, but lacks overall experience as a returner (6.9 punt return yards career average). Older prospect and will turn 24 years old during his NFL rookie season. – Dane Brugler 12/12/17

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I don't think we are. I don't think Gutey wants to make 10 picks tomorrow.

i don't know if we have the ammo

most of those picks are 5th and 7th rounders that aren't really worth shit

the only thing we have with any value is that 1st pick in the 4th, and having the first pick of tomorrow is usually a nice place to be

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Colts Kimoko Turay, DE, Rutgers

…STRENGTHS
Possesses a lean, athletic frame with room for additional muscle mass without sacrificing his trademark quickness and agility. Disproportionately long arms, which allow him to keep would-be blockers at bay and help Turay disengage despite possessing just average upper body strength, at this time. Did show development in his pass rush technique in 2017, showing a quick dip and rip move to complement his speed. Wins as a pass rusher due to his slithery athleticism, showing rare flexibility and agility to avoid blockers and to stalk and close on ball-carriers from behind. An explosive athlete who converts to speed to power, flashing the ability to bull-rush bigger men because his burst has them playing on their heels... Improved awareness and physicality in 2017 as an open-field tackler, using his long arms to lasso ball-carriers (or tip passes and kicks) which would be out of the reach of most defenders. Easy change of direction and acceleration, showing the fluidity to handle coverage duties. Clear untapped potential... -- Rob Rang 12/29/2017

WEAKNESSES
More disruptive than dependable at this point, often creating pressure but rarely actually finishing the play with the tackle for loss or sack. Too many missed tackles with ball-carriers ripping through his grasp due to a lack of upper body and hand strength... Questionable instincts, failing to read screens, draws and other misdirection by simply pinning his ears back and barreling upfield... Plays too high, reinforcing his average strength and too easily being wiped out when run at, occasionally being obliterated by double-teams... Relatively slim shouldered-frame which could limit his ability to add and maintain "good" weight. Shoulders injuries which ruined his 2015-16 seasons require careful examination at the Combine... - Rob Rang 12/29/2017

COMPARES TO: Leonard Floyd, Bears - Like Turay, Floyd is a lean, agile pass rush specialist whose length and freaky athleticism convinced Chicago to invest the No. 9 overall pick in him despite durability concerns and his sack numbers actually decreasing each of his three seasons at Georgia (and never topping more than 6.5). Turay is not likely to earn this early of interest in the 2018 draft but a top 50 selection is possible - and perhaps even likely - if Turay impresses at the Senior Bowl and Combine.

IN OUR VIEW: Turay leaves Rutgers with "just" 15.5 sacks over his career - nearly half (7.5) of which came during his freshman season back in 2014 - but he possesses a rare combination of length and agility which could make him a monster off the edge in the increasingly pass-happy NFL. Based on his struggles with durability and overall production, Turay should earn middle round consideration, at best. He has the raw talent to be special, however, so don't be surprised if he is drafted much earlier.