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The Patriots drafted Dominique Easley. Noted homer blogger and Belichick whisperer @jerrythornton1 called this as the Pats' pick back in early April. jerrythornton posted:Even if you’ve been studying up on the draft you might be justified in saying “Who???” because so many sites have him ranked so low. Particularly the ones that haven’t updated in a while. A year ago he was projecting as a can’t miss 1st rounder, even being mentioned in the same breath as Clowney. The major difference being no one ever questioned Easley’s commitment like they do Clowney’s. The main problem is he fell off a lot of boards when he blew out his right ACL in Week 3 last year. Which now matches perfectly the left ACL he blew out in 2011. And while that’s a concern for sure, he bounced back from that first one to record more big plays (4 sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss including 3.5 in the Sugar Bowl) in 2012 than anyone on the Gators. His knees have passed every physical, but that won’t stop teams from being scared off and make him your classic Patriots “value” pick. He’s a great fit because he has every Patriots checkmark in his favor. He comes from a Pats feeder program (Belichick’s experiences with Chad Jackson, Jermaine Cunningham, Spikes and Bristol County Inmate 41144 notwithstanding). He was a team captain at Florida,which always counts. He won the Gators team awards for tenacity and mental and toughness. He was a staple in the weight room. On the field, he’s known for an explosiveness off the line of scrimmage, with a suddenness into the gap that makes him a nightmare to block. He’s smaller than any tackle the Patriots have had for sure. But he makes up for it with leverage and a quick first step. And he’s one of those relentless, high motor guys they love. The NFL writeup, however, is, uh, quote:Overview I am having a hard time getting excited about this pick. Can anyone convince me I should?
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Pron on VHS posted:because our star OLB loves weed Also Ford is a pretty decent edge rusher. Not terribly happy with the pick after being so close to the wonder and terror that would come from drafting JFF, but thank christ it wasn't that guard.
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May 9, 2014 04:52
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I love drafting DBs and the projected use for Ward (nickel corner at first, transitioning to SS after Bethea retires/is cut) makes perfect sense with their roster situation. Not a flashy, exciting pick but they now have TONS of picks to play with after staying put rather than moving up and they could still stock up on picks for next year.
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May 9, 2014 04:53
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Cruel and Unusual posted:The Lions made a better pick than the Bears and Packers. NFC Championship here we come. Umm, sorry to break it to you, but
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May 9, 2014 04:53
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Maxsmart posted:I need a reason to be even remotely optimistic about the Chiefs pick.
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May 9, 2014 04:53
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AndrewP posted:http://www.footballoutsiders.com/futures/2014/futures-alabama-mlb-cj-mosley Bummer that you have to root against the Ravens when they play Cleveland, you mean
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May 9, 2014 04:53
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I don't really get why the Cowboys drafted a tackle. Also can't wait for the riots when the Texans draft another Carr.
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May 9, 2014 04:53
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Browns draft owned so hard. They might be good, they might be bad, but they'll sure as gently caress be fun
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May 9, 2014 04:53
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who the gently caress is marcus smith
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May 9, 2014 04:53
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I wonder if TB has a shot at Derek Carr in the 2nd round. It seems like a pretty good fit there. I feel like Bridgewater and Carr are set up to have earlier success than Manziel and Bortles. I will give Gus Bradley the benefit of the doubt since he's in his 2nd year developing something there, but I do not, do not understand the love that Kyle Shanahan gets as an offensive coordinator. I think that Shanahan did not do well with RG3, and now you have a QB whose best attributes are not in Shanahan's wheelhouse. Every year in Washington, Kyle's offense broke down and fell apart at the end of the year, it happened every dang year.
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May 9, 2014 04:54
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#3 overall #3 overall bort  Also the Eagles and Cardinals can suck a dick
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Grozz Nuy posted:I love drafting DBs and the projected use for Ward (nickel corner at first, transitioning to SS after Bethea retires/is cut) makes perfect sense with their roster situation. Not a flashy, exciting pick but they now have TONS of picks to play with after staying put rather than moving up and they could still stock up on picks for next year. I love that they basically got the CB they needed, but technically continue their tradition of not drafting a CB in the first round.
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May 9, 2014 04:55
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Bills didn't give up any picks in this years draft to grab Watkins but giving up next years first means they are really loving confident they'll be picking 20+ next year. Seems like they overpaid but if Watkins performs like in the Orange Bowl well that'll be dandy. The Bills at WR are loving stacked right now.
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May 9, 2014 04:55
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RumbleFish posted:Clowney went No. 1 overall and the Panthers finally drafted a receiver. I'm not thrilled that they went for such a raw prospect whose main attribute is his size, but who knows, maybe it'll work out -- and there's still several rounds left to double-dip at the position. I don't love it, but I don't hate it, either. Very happy and excited for JD, regardless. I think that Seattle, San Fran and New England not jizzing their pants at having Lee in their laps (you could argue for the Broncos there too) isn't a bad argument in regards to them passing over Lee. Kelvin Benjamin is raw but don't get too crazy, he's good enough for him to produce as a rookie. It's the homer in me but I'm also pretty confident in the coaching staff after what they got out of Ginn last year too. I wouldn't even been too pissed if he ended up a bust. If he turns into the next Brandon Marshall, we're set at WR and QB for the next decade without a worry. Hopefully they can double down next round or in the third. It's a deep position. We need a CB and an OT still, but I'm happy if we get WR sorted and shuffle the rest.
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May 9, 2014 04:56
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This first round is giving me "picking Jermaine Gresham with Rob Gronkowski on the board" vibes but that's more cynicism than anything else. I can't be upset with the Dennard pick and more importantly the Steelers loving up.
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May 9, 2014 04:56
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bortles
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May 9, 2014 04:56
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Alfred P. Pseudonym posted:I don't really get why the Cowboys drafted a tackle. Also can't wait for the riots when the Texans draft another Carr. For some reason I was under the impression he'd be a guard in the NFL. I don't know if that helps or hurts.
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May 9, 2014 04:56
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Grittybeard posted:Also Ford is a pretty decent edge rusher. Yeah. The only reason I am disappointed is that for about 20 minutes I was thinking Manziel would be a Chief. Giving Sutton an extra pass rusher will probably be good. Between upgrading from TJ to Vance Walker and adding Ford the Chiefs have gotten a lot more pass-rushy this offseason.
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May 9, 2014 04:56
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Bengals got a player I didn't think would be available. Cool. Steelers and Ravens reached for LBs, Cool. Browns got a new skull for the skull throne, cool. Good first round.
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May 9, 2014 04:56
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Hey Texans, hey. Hey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6f4rLJ-ipw&t=65s
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May 9, 2014 04:57
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but seriously blake bortles sounds like a made-up name bortles b o r t l e s
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May 9, 2014 04:57
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Cavauro posted:This first round is giving me "picking Jermaine Gresham with Rob Gronkowski on the board" vibes but that's more cynicism than anything else. I can't be upset with the Dennard pick and more importantly the Steelers loving up.
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May 9, 2014 04:57
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We are out of Bortles license plates
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May 9, 2014 04:58
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Grittybeard posted:For some reason I was under the impression he'd be a guard in the NFL. I don't know if that helps or hurts. That's interesting. Guard is a position of need. I just hoped we'd go for Clinton-Dix or a D-lineman.
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May 9, 2014 04:58
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AsInHowe posted:The Cleveland Browns spent six-figures on advanced analytics to study potential QBs, then threw all that out after Jimmy Haslam ran into a homeless guy in downtown Cleveland. Hahahahaha, oh my god, when you put it like that... Also, stoked for Watkins. This was a real awesome draft.
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May 9, 2014 04:58
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May 9, 2014 04:58
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Thaddius the Large posted:I'm grinning like a moron, I'm quite happy with the Vikings so far. As a Giants fan I like their pick, got a WR which was needed so we'll see if they can get Eli some more protection with other picks, and a good TE too.
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May 9, 2014 04:58
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Has anyone graded all the picks yet? C'mon guys, we crave draft grade rankings!
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May 9, 2014 04:59
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Bills got WRs for DAYS right now. EJ Manuel better show the gently caress up this season.
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May 9, 2014 04:59
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Atticus Finch posted:Dennard was a great choice. I wanted a different CB but that doesn't stop me from being way happy about this pick. Yeah I would feel just as uneasy if they'd taken Verrett, and they'd be getting a lot of poo poo about doing that, so.
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May 9, 2014 04:59
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I hope Eric Ebron does well with the Lions, I think that should be entertaining and I'm interested to see how he does. He is a good dude and does not lack for confidence. Yeah I'm biased but whatever I'm rooting for him to do well Personally, I like the Kelvin Benjamin pick. Hopefully his size will be useful in wrangling some of Cam's less accurate passes, particularly in the red zone
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May 9, 2014 04:59
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Kalli posted:Has anyone graded all the picks yet? C'mon guys, we crave draft grade rankings! Grades: picks 1-32: F--
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May 9, 2014 05:00
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May 9, 2014 05:00
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Ray Farmer just did a great job. Football in Cleveland looks good going forward.
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May 9, 2014 05:00
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There's gotta be some issues with Lee's medicals or something. If you switch his Junior and Senior seasons he might be the #2 wideout in this class.
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May 9, 2014 05:00
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Petey posted:The Patriots drafted Dominique Easley. Noted homer blogger and Belichick whisperer @jerrythornton1 called this as the Pats' pick back in early April. Apparently Easley was the only (realistic) prospect that the Seahawks were willing to draft at 32. When the Pats picked him, they called it a day & started shopping the pick. So that's probably worth something.
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May 9, 2014 05:00
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John Gonzalez @gonzoCSN 3m Marcus Smith on the phone w/ the media. Said he's happy to go in the first round, but thought he might go in second or third #EaglesTalk It's always good when your draft pick even thought he wasn't a first rounder
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May 9, 2014 05:00
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Kalli posted:Has anyone graded all the picks yet? C'mon guys, we crave draft grade rankings! I'd give this draft a B.
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May 9, 2014 05:00
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It sucks that Atlanta missed out on Mack by 1 pick, but they desperately needed a franchise tackle and it looks like they finally have one. Not the sexiest of picks, but one that was of very high importance. They need a pass rusher in the second big time, I'm kind of bummed they didn't trade back up into the first for one but oh well tomorrow is another day.
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Petey posted:The Patriots drafted Dominique Easley. Noted homer blogger and Belichick whisperer @jerrythornton1 called this as the Pats' pick back in early April. He's a complete and utter beast who disrupts anything that stands in his way.
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