NFL Draft 2016 Discussion Thread

[mikeygnfl]

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[mikeygnfl]

So the 2016 NFL Draft is here. The Rams have moved upto #1 and look set to take Jared Goff. The Eagles, likewise, have move upto #2 and will probably pick Carson Wentz. I feel the Rams move was possible more about the Los Angeles Rams having the first pick than anything else but being able to make California QB Goff the face of their franchise is a huge boost for them on the west coast..

Other players being linked with teams include: Joey Bosa, Titans; DeForest Buckner, Cowboys; Vernon Butler and Jarran Reed, Lions; Corey Coleman, Benagals; Connor Cook, 49ers and Browns; Germain Ifedi and Kevin Byard, Panthers; Reggie Ragland, Bears; Justin Simmons, Lions; Noah Spence, Jets; Laquon Tredwell, 49ers and Bengals.

Myles Jack looks like a potential draft day faller, while scouts have flagged up Eli Apple over his ability to cook.

[CJB]

Posted on the main thread

My mock
1. Rams: Goff
2. Eagles: Wentz
3. Chargers: Ramsey
4. Cowboys: Elliot (Trade down?)
5. Jaguars: Jack (Trade down?)
6. Ravens: Tunsil (Trade down?)
7. 49ers: Stanley
8. Cleveland: Conklin (Trade down?)
9. Bucs: Buckner
10. Giants: Floyd
11. Bears: Hargreaves
12. Saints: Rankins
13. Dolphins: Lawson (Trade either way)
14. Oakland: Robinson
15. Titans: Decker (Trade up with Ravens??)
16: Lions: Kelly
17. Falcons: Lee
18. Colts: Dodd
19. Bills: Reed
20. Jets: Lynch
21. Washington: Billings
22. Texans: Treadwell
23. Vikings: Coleman
24. Bengals: Doctson
25. Steelers: Apple
26. Seahawks: Whitehair
27. Packers: Ragland
28. Chiefs: Nkemdiche
29. Cardinals: Alexander
30. Panthers: Thomas
31. Broncos: Joseph

[twelve283]

Working on my 1 round mock draft right now, I didn't do a single mock last year but had the day off with nothing better to do (sad, I know ). Want to beat my best score of 9/32 from 2011.

[mikeygnfl]

I'll put my mock up later. Just some notes on players:-

My top QB is Jared Goff, wanted the 49ers to trade up for him but it looks like the Rams will draft him now. I like Paxton Lynch alot more than Carson Wentz. Lynch is nearer Goff for me. I just don't get Wentz. He seems to want too much time to make throws. He may develop in time. He reminds me of Blake Bortles. I would maybe even put Connor Cook ahead of him. Won't be surprised to see all four QBs go in the 1st round.

Ezekiel Elliot looks a solid option at RB.

I really Josh Doctson and he is my top WR. Other receivers I like that will go tomorrow include Braxton Miller, Leonte Carroo and Charone Peake.

In terms of OL players I really like Ryan Kelly at center ans for me he is one of the top prospects in the draft. Tunsil,Stanley and Conklin are all steady at OT. Won't be surprised if Stanley goes first out of them. I also like Joe Haeg who was at North Dakota with Carson Wentz. He has been heavily linked with the Patriots in the 2nd Round.

[mikeygnfl]

In terms of defence. I'm not as taken with the DL/LBs as I have in recent years with the likes of CJ Mosley, Stephone Anthony and Vic Beasley. I do like Jonathan Bullard and Joshua Perry though and it will be interesting to see where they land tomorrow.

Jalen Ramsey looks like the top prospect in the draft and I also really like Vernon Hargreaves at CB. Eli Apple and William Jackson look like solid 1st round talents. Tavon Young is a bit on the shorter side but has plenty of talent.

There are a few safeties I like. Wouldn't be surprised if either of Keanu Neal or Darian Thompson (best FS for me after Ramsey) gonin the 1st round. I also like Justin Simmons who has been linked with the Detroit Lions.

[Number-25]

Would be quite content to not see the Redskins picking tonight. With the sort of needs we have (DL, Safety, Center and to a lesser extent, WR) we could trade back to an early 2nd round pick and get someone good and pick up more picks. That's our ideal scenario.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

My bold prediction is the Jets trade up to #6 (ahead of 49ers) to take Paxton Lynch

[twelve283]

Rams: Jared Goff, California
Eagles: Carson Wentz, North Dakota State
Chargers: Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame
Cowboys: Joey Bosa, Ohio State
Jaguars: Myles Jack, UCLA
Ravens: Jalen Ramsey, Florida State
49ers: DeForest Buckner, Oregon
Browns: Laquon Treadwell, Ole Miss.
Buccaneers: Vernon Hargreaves III, Florida
Giants: Jack Conklin, Michigan State
Bears: Shaq Lawson, Clemson
Saints: Sheldon Rankins, Louisville
Dolphins: Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State
Raiders: Karl Joseph, West Virginia
Titans: Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss.
Lions: Taylor Decker, Ohio State
Falcons: Darron Lee, Ohio State
Colts: Ryan Kelly, Alabama
Bills: Jarran Reed, Alabama
Jets: Leonard Floyd, Georgia
Redskins: A'Shawn Robinson, Alabama
Texans: Will Fuller, WR Notre Dame
Vikings: Josh Doctson, TCU
Bengals: Corey Coleman, Baylor
Steelers: Eli Apple, Ohio State
Seahawks: Germain Ifedi, Texas A&M
Packers: Jason Spriggs, Indiana
Chiefs: William Jackson III, Houston
Cardinals: Keanu Neal, Florida
Panthers: Vernon Butler, Louisiana Tech
Broncos: Reggie Ragland, Alabama

[twelve283]

I'll put my mock up later. Just some notes on players:-

My top QB is Jared Goff, wanted the 49ers to trade up for him but it looks like the Rams will draft him now. I like Paxton Lynch alot more than Carson Wentz. Lynch is nearer Goff for me. I just don't get Wentz. He seems to want too much time to make throws. He may develop in time. He reminds me of Blake Bortles. I would maybe even put Connor Cook ahead of him. Won't be surprised to see all four QBs go in the 1st round.

Ezekiel Elliot looks a solid option at RB.

I really Josh Doctson and he is my top WR. Other receivers I like that will go tomorrow include Braxton Miller, Leonte Carroo and Charone Peake.

In terms of OL players I really like Ryan Kelly at center ans for me he is one of the top prospects in the draft. Tunsil,Stanley and Conklin are all steady at OT. Won't be surprised if Stanley goes first out of them. I also like Joe Haeg who was at North Dakota with Carson Wentz. He has been heavily linked with the Patriots in the 2nd Round.

Average to below average draft for the skill positions IMO. I've done most of my work on QB, RB, WR and TE for the dynasty league so I don't want to go into too much detail but I don't think Doctson is a special talent, potentially a solid possession receiver, 6'2, can contest for the ball in the air, made some athletic catches but not a #1 in the way Julio Jones, Odell Beckham Jr., Antonio Brown etc. are.

Braxton Miller is all projection, body of work not there. I like Carroo but he has character red flags and again not a #1 (there might not be one in this draft).

[mikeygnfl]

Here's my mock:-
1 Rams Jared Goff QB California
2 Eagles Carson Wentz QB North Dakota St
3 Chargers Jalen Ramsey FS Florida State
4 Cowboys Laremy Tunsil OT Ole Miss
5 Jaguars Joey Bosa DE Ohio State
6 Ravens Ronnie Stanley OT Notre Dame
7 49ers Vernon Hargreaves III CB Florida
8 Browns Jack Conklin OT Michigan St
9 Buccaneers DeForest Buckner DE Oregon
10 Giants Ezekiel Elliott RB Ohio St
11 Bears Reggie Ragland ILB Alabama
12 Saints AShawn Robinson DT Alabama
13 Dolphins Eli Apple CB Ohio St
14 Raiders William Jackson III CB Houston
15 Titans Myles Jack OLB UCLA
16 Lions Vernon Butler DT Louisiana Tech
17 Falcons Leonard Floyd OLB Georgia
18 Colts Ryan Kelly C Alabama
19 Bills Shaq Lawson DE Clemson
20 Jets Paxton Lynch QB Memphis
21 Redskins Darian Thompson FS Boise State
22 Texans Josh Doctson WR TCU
23 Vikings Laquon Treadwell WR Ole Miss
24 Bengals Corey Coleman WR Baylor
25 Steelers Sheldon Rankins DT Louisville
26 Seahawks Darron Lee OLB Ohio St
27 Packers Robert Nkemdiche DT Ole Miss
28 Chiefs Jonathan Bullard DE Florida
29 Cardinals Taylor Decker OT Ohio St
30 Panthers Mackensie Alexander CB Clemson
31 Broncos Cody Whitehair OG Kansas St

[Number-25]

Goff it is then...

[twelve283]

First two picks out of the way, this is where it gets interesting...

[CJB]

About four directions this could go and all change the rest of the draft

[CJB]

So Dallas have to take Ramsey right?

[twelve283]

So Dallas have to take Ramsey right?

Thinking it might be Elliott, but they really wanted Bosa.

[CJB]

I think Jags will love Ramsey and if they do not then Ravens definitely will

[twelve283]

I think Jags will love Ramsey and if they do not then Ravens definitely will

Thinking Jaguars would like to trade down but if not then Ramsey should probably be the pick.

[CJB]

Makes sense really. That defence is pretty intimidating.

Ravens I think will trade down if anything is there for them. Titans for Tunsil or someone after Buckner

[Number-25]

So Dallas have to take Ramsey right?

Thinking it might be Elliott, but they really wanted Bosa.

It's Jerry Jones right? To hell with the sensible pick, let's take the sexy skill player.

Alfred Morris is one of the first big losers of the night then.

[twelve283]

Makes sense really. That defence is pretty intimidating.

Ravens I think will trade down if anything is there for them. Titans for Tunsil or someone after Buckner

Maybe but I wouldn't be surprised to see them stay put and draft Ronnie Stanley.

[twelve283]

lolz do I get credit for calling them right now but not in my mock draft?

[CJB]

Remember when Tunsil was the lock for number 1 pick.

[twelve283]

Alright back on track, now I can see the Browns looking to trade down with maybe the Titans moving up for Tunsil?

[CJB]

I think that is very likely and Titans have won the draft. Increased a number of picks and still got the man!

Heard Niners were very interested in Stanley and Buckner. Once Stanley went j think it made sense

[Number-25]

BTW surprised to see San Diego go for Bosa... I thought they were sure fire to fortify the line and keep Rivers upright. Without Rivers, they're nothing on offense.

[twelve283]

Ahh Conklin would be the other option. Character concerns for Tunsil must be legit.

[CJB]

They have invested quite a bit on their offensive line. Far too much to then also pick Tunsil or Stanley. I expected Ramsey but Bosa was less of a shock than an OT in my opinion

[CJB]

Jesus what a drop for Tunsil

[Number-25]

Titans take Conklin!

Tunsil is this year's Brady Quinn/Jonny Maziel/Geno Smith shuffling around awkwardly in the green room while he plummets?

[Number-25]

Chicago moving up.... who are they after?

[CJB]

Floyd or Tunsil I'd expect

[twelve283]

Chicago moving up for the pass rusher they covet?

[twelve283]

So now this gets interesting for NYG.

[CJB]

Lawson/Tunsil surely who I am now putting in every single possibility

[CJB]

I forgot Jack was around, it will be him surely

[twelve283]

Miami could be a landing spot for Jack, depending on medical.

[twelve283]

Damn I went with the wrong WR, should have gone with the upside of Coleman.

[Number-25]

Ouch! The redskins have just seen a couple of guys go that they'd prob have been interested in..... Joseph and Kelly.

I so hope we can get someone to trade down with. Don't know who's still kicking around though that anyone would want to trade up for. With Coleman gone maybe one of the remaining WRs.

[twelve283]

Ouch! The redskins have just seen a couple of guys go that they'd prob have been interested in..... Joseph and Kelly.

I so hope we can get someone to trade down with. Don't know who's still kicking around though that anyone would want to trade up for. With Coleman gone maybe one of the remaining WRs.

Yeah after the Redskins it's WR alley so maybe the Bengals or Vikings want to make sure they get their guy. Oh damn I had Lee to the Jets and changed it last min...

[Number-25]

Wow, that was quick.... Redskins have traded with Houston. Wonder what we got. Prob not much for just going back one spot.

I wonder if we'll look to trade again???

[Number-25]

Yep, Texans take a WR.

[Number-25]

Well done twelve... I see you called the Fuller to Houston pick in your mock.

[Number-25]

Come on Cleveland... come and give us some picks so you can get your QB. You know RG3 isn't the answer!!

[twelve283]

Well done twelve... I see you called the Fuller to Houston pick in your mock. 29.04.2016

Speed is king in the NFL, that's why he went before Treadwell and Doctson. I'm at 9 correct, one more and I beat my record.

[Number-25]

Doctson.... Had a funny feeling that with Joseph and Kelly gone and all the big 'ol DTs still left that it was gonna be Doctson or Treadwell there.

I imagine we'll look to work on the D-Line tomorrow now.

[Number-25]

Broncos trading up...... Lynch??

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Myles Jack still out there

[GSC]

The next Marcus Lattimore

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

From what I've read about their injuries I'd have said that's Jaylon Smith more than Jack

I'd like us to take a shot in Jack if we can somehow get him

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