Register a SA Forums Account here!
JOINING THE SA FORUMS WILL REMOVE THIS BIG AD, THE ANNOYING UNDERLINED ADS, AND STUPID INTERSTITIAL ADS!!!

You can: log in, read the tech support FAQ, or request your lost password. This dumb message (and those ads) will appear on every screen until you register! Get rid of this crap by registering your own SA Forums Account and joining roughly 150,000 Goons, for the one-time price of $9.95! We charge money because it costs us money per month for bills, and since we don't believe in showing ads to our users, we try to make the money back through forum registrations.
 
  • Post
  • Reply
The Puppy Bowl
Jan 31, 2013

A dog, in the house.

*woof*
Ravens had a great draft where they got a day one starting caliber WR, the ultimate Boom Bust edge rusher, a very solid depth WR, then a bunch of high potential boom bust guys at positions of future need. Perfect draft considering the draft capital they had. Except for one small thing. They traded Orlando Brown last week and didn't draft any tackles. Not just none who could potentially replace him as a starter this season but none. That's pretty bold. We'll see what happens between Tyre Phillips and whatever mediocre RT they find in late free agency. As things stand I expect the Ravens offense to be really good across the board with the glaring exception of Right Tackle.

Oh, and they drafted a fullback because John Harbaugh's mom liked him.

Adbot
ADBOT LOVES YOU

pmchem
Jan 22, 2010


The Bills had a perfect goon draft:
https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2021/5/1/22414859/grade-the-2021-buffalo-bills-draft-class-nfl-draft-discussion

First four picks were 2 DE’s and 2 OT’s. Their mid round picks were speedy special teamer / depth guys, they traded down once, and their final pick was a guard.

This team may become a new AFCE powerhouse. :getin:

Cavauro
Jan 9, 2008

Bengals draft A-

RC and Moon Pie
May 5, 2011

The new Falcons regime is following the exact same draft plan as the last one:

- Get a great receiver in the first round
- Draft an undersized secondary player
- Throw in some defensive linemen that probably won't contribute
- Continue to ignore that the running back situation is bad
- Continue to ignore Matt Ryan is getting old and not even drafting a warm body to be there in case he turns into dust.

Kyle Pitts is awesome, but he ain't going to catch much if Atlanta can't set up the passing game or get their defense off the field.

kiimo
Jul 24, 2003

Check out this character



https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/1388648098839371777

Diva Cupcake
Aug 15, 2005

The Jets got 4 likely starters on offense in their first 4 picks. Then they drafted like a half dozen linebacker/safety/slot corner hybrids in what appears to be a spray and pray strategy.

If even one hits and they get 5 starters from a draft then that’s a home run.

Ches Neckbeard
Dec 3, 2005

You're all garbage, back up the truck BACK IT UP!
Browns drafted 2 linebackers

Please love me football daddies!
https://twitter.com/5mackwilson1/status/1388632145074155523

Amy Pole Her
Jun 17, 2002
Sad that Atlanta went nuts and stole PItts from Miami but honestly the consolation prizes were all amazing, and Im happy with Waddle.

I'm concerned at the health concerns surrounding our top two picks which is always a scare but I appreciate Miami's drafting. They shocked me with Holland but folks that are much better at the draft than I am seem to all really like him, and Scott Pioli has been raving about Miami's 3rd round TE pick, Long. So hey, lots to be excited about.

Amy Pole Her fucked around with this message at 03:03 on May 2, 2021

AndrewP
Apr 21, 2010

Ravens UDFAs include S Ar'Darius Washington, a guy I wanted them to draft anyway. He's small but smart, hope he works out.

Also OT Adrian Ealy, so they got one tackle at least!

R.D. Mangles
Jan 10, 2004


congrats, bengals
https://twitter.com/coachfitz51/status/1388645220364034050?s=20

R.D. Mangles
Jan 10, 2004


if your team has signed a Northwestern UDFA and want me to tell you how absolutely cool and dominating he will be on his path to the hall of fame maybe the practice squad, i will happily do so.

AndrewP
Apr 21, 2010

R.D. Mangles posted:

if your team has signed a Northwestern UDFA and want me to tell you how absolutely cool and dominating he will be on his path to the hall of fame maybe the practice squad, i will happily do so.

how about this guy?

https://twitter.com/coachfitz51/status/1388670533181509632

a neat cape
Feb 22, 2007

Aw hunny, these came out GREAT!

tell me all you know about slater

R.D. Mangles
Jan 10, 2004



Gallagher teamed up with Paddy Fisher (Carolina) and Chris Bergin to form one of the strongest units for Northwestern's excellent defense. A great run stopper and sure tackler, not the guy you want in coverage (though he did get some picks sneaking around in zone coverage). The type of guy who should be wearing an enormous neck roll. Classic lumbering Big Ten linebacker. If he sticks it's probably on special teams.

R.D. Mangles fucked around with this message at 03:46 on May 2, 2021

wandler20
Nov 13, 2002

How many Championships?
Marvin Wilson owns but man he should've came out last year. Went from probable 2nd round pick to UDFA. He had a rough year but can be an absolute monster for the Browns.

Paint Crop Pro
Mar 22, 2007

Find someone who values you like Rick Spielman values 7th round picks.



All I have to say is the Vikings got the pick of the draft with Zach Davidson a TE/P.

FizFashizzle
Mar 30, 2005








time is a flat circle

R.D. Mangles
Jan 10, 2004


a neat cape posted:

tell me all you know about slater

i'm a football dum-dum and don't know anything about offensive line play. I knew he was good, but had no idea he was #13 pick good, but that's probably because the last season he played was on one of the most dogshit offenses i have ever seen in a college football season because they had zero quarterbacks on the roster capable of doing anything other than throwing a pick or immediately falling down and soiling themselves. I think you can read actual analysis of him by people who know what they are talking about who can tell you exactly how badass he is, I do know that he was one of the few people in the Big Ten capable of holding up against Chase Young.

The Puppy Bowl
Jan 31, 2013

A dog, in the house.

*woof*

AndrewP posted:

Ravens UDFAs include S Ar'Darius Washington, a guy I wanted them to draft anyway. He's small but smart, hope he works out.

Also OT Adrian Ealy, so they got one tackle at least!

OT Adrian Ealy, Oklahoma

I'll die laughing if the Ravens successfully replace Orlando Brown Jr. with his husky understudy from Oklahoma.

Eifert Posting
Apr 1, 2007

Most of the time he catches it every time.
Grimey Drawer
I like to have a immediate post draft reaction so I can pull it up on archives in a few years and laugh at it. Here goes:

First off: I love the two extra 4s from the second round trade. This roster needs depth and that's a great way to get it on the cheap.



1.5 Chase: I see him as a very safe pick. Should be a plug and play guy at the x and I think he is going to be immediately productive.

2.46 Carman: The inflection point of the draft class. I am skeptical he can contribute early and I'm afraid he'll get throw out there day one and be a liability. He has all the tools to be a terror in space if he can learn to play guard, but at the moment it's hard to be confident with the record the Bengals have developing linemen.

3.69 Ossai: I think this guy is a very safe pick as a rotational contributor. I like him in stunts, but I see his ceiling more as a high end rotational guy than a dedicated starter.

4.11 Sample: more of a tweener rush DT who can play end. It wouldn't surpise me if he becomes a dedicated 3 as he fills his body out. I don't see him as a + player but it wouldn't surprise me if he became an adequate starter.

4.122 Shelvin: Seems pretty clear the plan is to have him as a backup nose/1 behind Reader.

4.139 Smith: It's nice to have one pass blocking specialist in the class. I don't see him as a starter but he could be a Collins style swing tackle if he develops and stays healthy.

5.149 McPherson: Just don't try and put him on the practice squad plz.

6.190 Hill: very safe interior lineman. I love this pick as a short term backup to the interior line and it wouldn't be surprising to me if he gets a shot in a year or two due to injury and doesn't let himself get replaced.

6.202 Evans: Mixon can run routes and catch, but he's a liability blocking. Evans is a guy who will sink or swim with his blocking.

7:235 Hubert: He's got an uphill battle to secure a roster spot, I expect he's destined for the practice squad.

Theme: This is the coaching staff betting on themselves. They drafted by need, but selected toolsy guys. I think bad coaching staffs gamble on unfinished products on the offensive line and expect they'll be able to teach them the position. Particularly on the line they might have been better suited drafting guys like your Banks' and Browns' who already know and are comfortable with the position. If it works 2020 and 2021 could be similar to '10 and '11, opening a multi-year window. I don't have a ton of reason to have faith in this coaching staff so I'm not printing shirts just yet.

Bold predictions:
Chase stays healthy for 15-17 games, contends for rookie of the year but doesn't quite pull it out.
The defense is a mess because Lou attempts to scheme pressure and fails, teams feast on soft zones and missed assignments.

5-11 to 9-8, - a ton of shootouts, a flawed team that's fun to watch. Mike sees enough to keep Zac but forces Lou out. Burrow is less abused than last year but the offense has to scheme to avoid time in the pocket. Not sure how we stop the Ravens and Browns from running at will on us.


I feel like everyone did. The debate was always what should they do, not what would they do.
VVVVV

Eifert Posting fucked around with this message at 04:21 on May 2, 2021

kiimo
Jul 24, 2003

I never got to tell you


I KNEW IT WOULD BE CHASE

Gonz
Dec 22, 2009

"Jesus, did I say that? Or just think it? Was I talking? Did they hear me?"
As a Lions fan, I am thankful that the Bengals passed on the life insurance policy for Joe Burrow and allowed him to fall directly into the lap of MuscleCoach & Friends.

Eifert Posting
Apr 1, 2007

Most of the time he catches it every time.
Grimey Drawer
I really, really like the Lions draft.

R.D. Mangles
Jan 10, 2004


The Bears FIGURATIVELY drafted only two players and it is the happiest I have ever been with anything the Bears have done in the draft.

Eifert Posting
Apr 1, 2007

Most of the time he catches it every time.
Grimey Drawer
If there's a silver lining to the Bears potentially drafting Dalton's replacement it's that he's clearly more respected than Aaron Rodgers. Dalton got the call.

Gonz
Dec 22, 2009

"Jesus, did I say that? Or just think it? Was I talking? Did they hear me?"

Eifert Posting posted:

I really, really like the Lions draft.

I am moderately unnerved by the Lions’ front office and their seemingly newfound competence.

Chris James 2
Aug 9, 2012


https://twitter.com/RotoPat/status/1388587713671094279?s=20

Gonz
Dec 22, 2009

"Jesus, did I say that? Or just think it? Was I talking? Did they hear me?"

PLATZGUMMERMANIA RUNNING WILD BROTHER

Diqnol
May 10, 2010

I’m pretty happy with the Eagles draft. Our secondary will still be really bad but we get to develop a legit offensive situation this season for whatever QB we roll with next season. We gained ammo for next year too, so all in all a win. Our pickup of Gainwell in particular is exciting! I don’t know how to feel about the rest of our Day 3s but it was about as good a draft as could’ve been expected. Sorta surprised Howie pulled it off, really.

Homestar Runner
Oct 9, 2012

This is the best videogame
I have ever played!
Broncos draft is a C- at best


5-11 here we come

a neat cape
Feb 22, 2007

Aw hunny, these came out GREAT!

Homestar Runner posted:

Broncos draft is a C- at best


5-11 here we come

5-12*

R.D. Mangles
Jan 10, 2004


Homestar Runner posted:

Broncos draft is a C- at best


5-11 here we come

what if u get rodgers tho

R.D. Mangles
Jan 10, 2004


forget darnold, the panthers have their Quarterback of the Future.
https://twitter.com/coachfitz51/status/1388697343206297606?s=20

R.D. Mangles fucked around with this message at 13:00 on May 2, 2021

Ches Neckbeard
Dec 3, 2005

You're all garbage, back up the truck BACK IT UP!

Australia explain how you did this

BlindSite
Feb 8, 2009

Ches Neckbeard posted:

Australia explain how you did this

Speaking for the people of Australia. No.

Alaois
Feb 7, 2012

R.D. Mangles posted:

forget darnold, the Rams have their Quarterback of the Future.
https://twitter.com/coachfitz51/status/1388697343206297606?s=20

oh no lol

Homestar Runner
Oct 9, 2012

This is the best videogame
I have ever played!

R.D. Mangles posted:

what if u get rodgers tho


hail Paton hail Elway




correct. we will lose the extra game that I forgot to count

sean10mm
Jun 29, 2005

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, MAD-2R World
I give the Patriots draft a 10/10 for not being full of contrarian bullshit like trading out of the first round and spending a 2md rounder on a small school's second best wide receiver.

Shockingly all those drafts that looked bad but nobody said anything because RINGZ actually ate poo poo, so it's thrilling to watch them do normal poo poo.

fartknocker
Oct 28, 2012


Damn it, this always happens. I think I'm gonna score, and then I never score. It's not fair.



Wedge Regret

Madden names getting weird again.

Adbot
ADBOT LOVES YOU

FizFashizzle
Mar 30, 2005







Alaois posted:

oh no lol

What’s his deal

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • Post
  • Reply