2015 NFL Mock Drafts

[manxman2601]

I thought you would like that one, Manx.

I don't think Clemmings will be within range, and I'm not at all sure Maxx Williams will come out. But hard to argue with the value here if they did and it fell that way. Similarly, for some reason they overlooked Odighizuwa in the first 3 rounds (Hardison too, but he's still under the radar a bit). I doubt he'll last that long, but again, hard to argue with the value if he did.





If you believe that Maxx Williams is an exceptional TE prospect then he is absurd value at that spot in the draft. Having a true backup to Gronk is vitally important, and being able to run jumbo sets with 2 true blocking/receiving threats gives tremendous versatility. JMD may not be 100% sold, but I'm pretty sure BB is. Tim Wright could still be used as a hybrid move TE/split end.

Again, this is just an exercise. But when push came to shove and I looked at trade up options the way this particular draft fell - Maxx Williams vs. Malcolm Brown vs. Cam Erving vs. Danielle Hunter - I could see the Pats falling in love with any one of them. I chose Williams because of the importance of the TE position, and because he's so much farther ahead of anyone else at his position. There are plenty of other OL and DL prospects, but very few TEs with Williams' potential.

I do think Williams is one of the better TEs in recent years but I agree that it's a bit of a stretch to think he'll declare this year. However, I think you're overselling him a little as an inline TE - he plays a lot of H-Back at Minnesota and I see him as a hybrid that plays off-line more often than in-line.

 

[mayoclinic]

I do think Williams is one of the better TEs in recent years but I agree that it's a bit of a stretch to think he'll declare this year. However, I think you're overselling him a little as an inline TE - he plays a lot of H-Back at Minnesota and I see him as a hybrid that plays off-line more often than in-line.

I don't think of him as a move TE, but more of someone like Eric Ebron who could play both roles. But I haven't studied him extensively, and will defer to you. If he is truly more of an H-back then I probably wouldn't trade up for him, personally.

 

[manxman2601]

I don't think of him as a move TE, but more of someone like Eric Ebron who could play both roles. But I haven't studied him extensively, and will defer to you. If he is truly more of an H-back then I probably wouldn't trade up for him, personally.

Oh he's good enough to fulfil a hybrid role and can line up inline it's just that he's not in the Gronk/ASJ role. He doesn't have the sthleticism of AHern role I see him in a similar role, one where he plays the Y but can be brought onto the line to provide an extra blocker for the run game. What sets Williams apart is outstanding hands and body flexibility.

 

[Brady6]

Resign
Darrelle Revis-4 years/$60M
Devin McCourty-6 years/$48M
Stephen Gostkowski-5 years/$17M
Akeem Ayers-3 years/$10M
Shane Vereen-4 years/$10M
Pat Chung-3 years/$7M
Jonathan Cassillas-2 years/$3M

Tender
Sealver Siliga
Brandon Bolden
James Develin
Darius Fleming
Brian Tyms
James Morris

UFA Targets
Cecil Shorts, WR
Clint Boling, OG
Jared Odrick, DL
Colin McCarthy, LB

Draft
Round 1- Trade down to pick 40-45 and pickup an extra pick in round 3.
Round 2A - Cameron Erving, OL
Round 2B - Todd Gurley, RB
Round 3A - DeForest Buckner, DL
Round 3B - Zach Hodges, LB
Round 3C - Jaquiski Tartt, DB
Round 4A - Robert Myers, OL
Round 4B - Lynden Trail, LB
Round 6A - Paul Dawson, LB
Round 6B - Dezmin Lewis, WR
Round 7 - Terry Williams, DL

 

[manxman2601]

Resign
Darrelle Revis-4 years/$60M
Devin McCourty-6 years/$48M
Stephen Gostkowski-5 years/$17M
Akeem Ayers-3 years/$10M
Shane Vereen-4 years/$10M
Pat Chung-3 years/$7M
Jonathan Cassillas-2 years/$3M

Tender
Sealver Siliga
Brandon Bolden
James Develin
Darius Fleming
Brian Tyms
James Morris

UFA Targets
Cecil Shorts, WR
Clint Boling, OG
Jared Odrick, DL
Colin McCarthy, LB

Draft
Round 1- Trade down to pick 40-45 and pickup an extra pick in round 3.
Round 2A - Cameron Erving, OL
Round 2B - Todd Gurley, RB
Round 3A - DeForest Buckner, DL
Round 3B - Zach Hodges, LB
Round 3C - Jaquiski Tartt, DB
Round 4A - Robert Myers, OL
Round 4B - Lynden Trail, LB
Round 6A - Paul Dawson, LB
Round 6B - Dezmin Lewis, WR
Round 7 - Terry Williams, DL

1. Damn you, I was going to do a trade back for Erving mock.

2. I can absolutely see BB drafting Gurley.

3. Big fan of Hodges, Dawson and Williams.

4. I like the other picks too

5. Ergo, excellent job.

 

[Brady6]

1. Damn you, I was going to do a trade back for Erving mock.

2. I can absolutely see BB drafting Gurley.

3. Big fan of Hodges, Dawson and Williams.

4. I like the other picks too

5. Ergo, excellent job.

I like Erving and Stork being on the same OL, I almost considered throwing Tre Jackson or Josue Matias in as well and having an all Florida State interior OL.

I agree on Gurley, he is a top 15 talent who will likely be available in the late second or even third because of the injury, and the fact he is a RB, which is not a high priority in this day and age. I would draft him PUP him and bring him on in the second half of the season. I thought Easley should have been PUP’ed this year no need to rush them back.

I think Hodges is a Belichick type of player, obviously very smart, and he can do a lot of things from a lot of different spots on the field.

Williams reminds me of Zach Kerr who I wanted to draft last season and has proved to be a very good player for the Colts this season.

 

[manxman2601]

I like Erving and Stork being on the same OL, I almost considered throwing Tre Jackson or Josue Matias in as well and having an all Florida State interior OL.

I agree on Gurley, he is a top 15 talent who will likely be available in the late second or even third because of the injury, and the fact he is a RB, which is not a high priority in this day and age. I would draft him PUP him and bring him on in the second half of the season. I thought Easley should have been PUP’ed this year no need to rush them back.

I think Hodges is a Belichick type of player, obviously very smart, and he can do a lot of things from a lot of different spots on the field.

Williams reminds me of Zach Kerr who I wanted to draft last season and has proved to be a very good player for the Colts this season.

1. That's not why I like Erving. I like him because he's a really good run blocker.

2. I actually don't think Gurley lasts that long. Someone else will see the AP potential in him and take him late first or early second.

3. The problem with hodges is size at only 230lb. When was the last time BB picked an EDGE player at that size? Still love him though even if I'm not convinced he's a fit.

4. I really liked Kerr last year but I like Williams significantly more than Kerr. If Williams' character checks out and his fitness does and he lives up to his potential athleticism at the combine/pro day, I think he's a potential first rounder at least talent-wise.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Resign
Darrelle Revis-4 years/$60M
Devin McCourty-6 years/$48M
Stephen Gostkowski-5 years/$17M
Akeem Ayers-3 years/$10M
Shane Vereen-4 years/$10M
Pat Chung-3 years/$7M
Jonathan Cassillas-2 years/$3M

Tender
Sealver Siliga
Brandon Bolden
James Develin
Darius Fleming
Brian Tyms
James Morris

UFA Targets
Cecil Shorts, WR
Clint Boling, OG
Jared Odrick, DL
Colin McCarthy, LB

Draft
Round 1- Trade down to pick 40-45 and pickup an extra pick in round 3.
Round 2A - Cameron Erving, OL
Round 2B - Todd Gurley, RB
Round 3A - DeForest Buckner, DL
Round 3B - Zach Hodges, LB
Round 3C - Jaquiski Tartt, DB
Round 4A - Robert Myers, OL
Round 4B - Lynden Trail, LB
Round 6A - Paul Dawson, LB
Round 6B - Dezmin Lewis, WR
Round 7 - Terry Williams, DL

Excellent mock. I would swap Buckner for McCarthy of ucla.

I love the resignings and hope bb is planning to do resign all these guys.

 

[Brady6]

1. That's not why I like Erving. I like him because he's a really good run blocker.

2. I actually don't think Gurley lasts that long. Someone else will see the AP potential in him and take him late first or early second.

3. The problem with hodges is size at only 230lb. When was the last time BB picked an EDGE player at that size? Still love him though even if I'm not convinced he's a fit.

4. I really liked Kerr last year but I like Williams significantly more than Kerr. If Williams' character checks out and his fitness does and he lives up to his potential athleticism at the combine/pro day, I think he's a potential first rounder at least talent-wise.

I have Williams as a late round pick right now but I agree the talent is there.

I think Hodges can play in sub packages and be effective off the edge or off the line. The size is a concern but I'm sure he can add another 15-20lbs to his frame with some training.

The thing about Gurley is he is part of a extremely deep RB class and the injury is going to be a big red flag. I could see someone taking him as you suggest but I could also see him being there at #64.

 

[mayoclinic]

Resign
Darrelle Revis-4 years/$60M
Devin McCourty-6 years/$48M
Stephen Gostkowski-5 years/$17M
Akeem Ayers-3 years/$10M
Shane Vereen-4 years/$10M
Pat Chung-3 years/$7M
Jonathan Cassillas-2 years/$3M

Tender
Sealver Siliga
Brandon Bolden
James Develin
Darius Fleming
Brian Tyms
James Morris

UFA Targets
Cecil Shorts, WR
Clint Boling, OG
Jared Odrick, DL
Colin McCarthy, LB

Draft
Round 1- Trade down to pick 40-45 and pickup an extra pick in round 3.
Round 2A - Cameron Erving, OL
Round 2B - Todd Gurley, RB
Round 3A - DeForest Buckner, DL
Round 3B - Zach Hodges, LB
Round 3C - Jaquiski Tartt, DB
Round 4A - Robert Myers, OL
Round 4B - Lynden Trail, LB
Round 6A - Paul Dawson, LB
Round 6B - Dezmin Lewis, WR
Round 7 - Terry Williams, DL

1. That's not why I like Erving. I like him because he's a really good run blocker.

2. I actually don't think Gurley lasts that long. Someone else will see the AP potential in him and take him late first or early second.

3. The problem with hodges is size at only 230lb. When was the last time BB picked an EDGE player at that size? Still love him though even if I'm not convinced he's a fit.

4. I really liked Kerr last year but I like Williams significantly more than Kerr. If Williams' character checks out and his fitness does and he lives up to his potential athleticism at the combine/pro day, I think he's a potential first rounder at least talent-wise.

Fine mock. I've been high on Erving since last year, and always projected him inside. I'd be fine with a trade back for him, depending on who else is available. I like DeForest Buckner (though I'm not sure he'll last to the early 3rd, assuming he declares), Jacquiski Tartt, Lynden Trail and Terry Williams.

I know mocking for "accuracy" is an oxymoron at any time, much less 4 1/2 months prior to the draft, but I can't see Paul Dawson lasting until the 6th barring injury or other major unforeseen circumstances.

 

[manxman2601]

I know mocking for "accuracy" is an oxymoron at any time, much less 4 1/2 months prior to the draft, but I can't see Paul Dawson lasting until the 6th barring injury or other major unforeseen circumstances.

I agree but CBS do have him in the fifth so it's consistent with that. Interestingly, CBS now have Ben Heeney (4th) above Dawson. I like both and would probably just prefer the better athlete of the two. Whomever that is.

 

[BobDigital]

I am just going to say keep everyone you have as FAs if you can afford it which I think they can. Revis, McCourty, Ayers, Chung, Gost, Cassillas, Siliga, Connolly, Wilfork, ect.. all kept/restructured

My mock "we have few holes so trade up" edition

#1 - TRADE - (1st and 3rd) - Eddie Goldman - DT
#2 - TRADE (2nd, 4th, 4th) - AJ Cann - G


After this I don't care. Get these 2 studs and I am happy. Maybe a safety or WR but odds are good all our other picks will just end up getting cut or be inactive. Trade some picks for next year.

Also as a challenge I want to see someone do a draft that has all the drafted players making the team. I just don't see it. If FA goes bad there will be more spots open but I hope not.

 

[mayoclinic]

I am just going to say keep everyone you have as FAs if you can afford it which I think they can. Revis, McCourty, Ayers, Chung, Gost, Cassillas, Siliga, Connolly, Wilfork, ect.. all kept/restructured

My mock "we have few holes so trade up" edition

#1 - TRADE - (1st and 3rd) - Eddie Goldman - DT
#2 - TRADE (2nd, 4th, 4th) - AJ Cann - G


After this I don't care. Get these 2 studs and I am happy. Maybe a safety or WR but odds are good all our other picks will just end up getting cut or be inactive. Trade some picks for next year.

Also as a challenge I want to see someone do a draft that has all the drafted players making the team. I just don't see it. If FA goes bad there will be more spots open but I hope not.

That's a lot to trade, especially for AJ Cann. I think one move may happen. 2 has obviously happened before, but the Pats would have to be very, very sure that they have the right target, and that there aren't other options.

 

[Leemo]

Resign
Darrelle Revis-4 years/$60M
Devin McCourty-6 years/$48M
Stephen Gostkowski-5 years/$17M
Akeem Ayers-3 years/$10M
Shane Vereen-4 years/$10M
Pat Chung-3 years/$7M
Jonathan Cassillas-2 years/$3M

Tender
Sealver Siliga
Brandon Bolden
James Develin
Darius Fleming
Brian Tyms
James Morris

UFA Targets
Cecil Shorts, WR
Clint Boling, OG
Jared Odrick, DL
Colin McCarthy, LB

Draft
Round 1- Trade down to pick 40-45 and pickup an extra pick in round 3.
Round 2A - Cameron Erving, OL
Round 2B - Todd Gurley, RB
Round 3A - DeForest Buckner, DL
Round 3B - Zach Hodges, LB
Round 3C - Jaquiski Tartt, DB
Round 4A - Robert Myers, OL
Round 4B - Lynden Trail, LB
Round 6A - Paul Dawson, LB
Round 6B - Dezmin Lewis, WR
Round 7 - Terry Williams, DL

I almost like it all... no thanks to Cecil Shorts, bad hands. I do see WR as a need, I'd probably take the Buckner pick and use it with the early 4th from the Bucs and hope Coates or Montgomery is around.


Round 2A - Cameron Erving, OL
Round 2B - Todd Gurley, RB
Round 3A - Sammy Coates/Ty Montgomery
Round 3B - Zach Hodges, LB
Round 3C - Robert Myers, OL
Round 4A - Lynden Trail, LB
Round 6A - Paul Dawson, LB
Round 6B - Dezmin Lewis, WR
Round 7 - Terry Williams, DL

 

[BobDigital]

That's a lot to trade, especially for AJ Cann. I think one move may happen. 2 has obviously happened before, but the Pats would have to be very, very sure that they have the right target, and that there aren't other options.

Yes it is a lot to trade. I am not sure about the draft value chart or where players will fall. Maybe you can get them for less. I just know I want impact STARTERS. I want plug and play guys.

Cann is IMO the best pure G in the draft so I want him. Goldman is the best DT in our realistic draft range so I want him.

They are 2 players that can make an instant impact. Goldman I believe if we decide to cut Wilfork (between him/Siliga/Branch/Easley/Jones) will make it so we barely miss a beat and be the long term replacement at the defensive center. If we keep Wilfork then his value is kind of lowered for this year but will be worth it next year.

 

[patsfaninpa]

Our cap figure for 2015 is creeping up. About 8m under after dead money. With a 144 cap it's going to be hard to keep everybody and sign the ufa, rfa and efra's we want. We know BB likes to have a little bit of money to spend. Can't imagine he'd want to be at the cap after signing our vets with only enough to sign the draft picks. For that reason, I think we will release VW and not re-up Gostkowski. Just too much to keep both. How many of our games have come down to a kick over the last 8 years? Not, too many. I know he gets a lot of touchbacks. But, so do most kickers. Letting Vereen and Connolly walk too. I think we can re-do Revis's deal and save about 10m. Re-do Mayo and save about 3m. I'd also release Hoo-Man and Amendola. Releasing VW saves 7m. We just saved 22-23m. I think that's enough to sign all of the guys I want to keep in order.

UFA's
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1. D. McCourty - S
2. A. Ayers - LB
3. P. Chung - S
4. A. Branch - DT
5. J. Casillas - LB

RFA
----------------------
1. B. Bolden - RB/ST

ERFA
-----------------------
1. S. Silega - DT

On offense I'd like to add thru the draft; G, WR, RB and TE. On defense, DT, DE, OLB and DB.
We have 6 picks in the first 4 rounds. Hope all make the team. Would draft the olb and db in the 6th and 7th and they have competition already here. But, could make the team. Don't want to get into the details of every contract. But, we should have enough to kick the tires on a veteran WR and a veteran G. Just not seeing it in Amendola. Want to bring in one rookie G. Not two. I don't think Solder sucks. He hasn't had a great year. But, he has played pretty damn good before. Not getting rid of him.
Hoping I get more out of Easley, White and yes Aaron Dobson than we did this year.

1. Arik Armstead - LDE - Oregon - But, can slide inside for pass rush purposes.
2. Rashad Greene - WR - FSU - I think he can help early.
3. Jarvis Harrison - G - A&M - Might start at LG unless we sign a good vet.
3. Jeff Heuerman - TE - OSU - Replaces Hoo-Man
4. David Cobb - RB - Minnesota
4. Terry Williams - DT - E Carolina - Provides depth. Doesn't replace VW.
6. Mike Hull - LB - PSU -
7. A db from school whom I've never heard of.

A. Hoping Branch and Silega replace what VW gives us. Asking a lot. But, my plan allows us to keep the best back 7 we've had in a very long time.

B. Vereen just doesn't make enough plays. Blount and Gray will be our bangers at rb. Bringing Bolden back because he'll be cheap. White should make a big jump in his 2nd year and I'm drafting a rb too.
C. Gambling on K. It's worth it IMO.

 

[mayoclinic]

Yes it is a lot to trade. I am not sure about the draft value chart or where players will fall. Maybe you can get them for less. I just know I want impact STARTERS. I want plug and play guys.

Cann is IMO the best pure G in the draft so I want him. Goldman is the best DT in our realistic draft range so I want him.

They are 2 players that can make an instant impact. Goldman I believe if we decide to cut Wilfork (between him/Siliga/Branch/Easley/Jones) will make it so we barely miss a beat and be the long term replacement at the defensive center. If we keep Wilfork then his value is kind of lowered for this year but will be worth it next year.

I'm a big Goldman fan. I think he's got near Suh-like ability. I'd be all in favor of trading up for him if he is within range. I'd probably do something like this:

*** Trade 1st + 3rd to move up to early 20's.
1. Eddie Goldman - DT - Florida St. 6'4" 320#.
2. Best interior OL. Someone like Jake Fisher of Oregon, Spencer Drango of Baylor or Josue Matias of Florida St. would be nice.
3 (comp). Noah Spence - DE/OLB - Ohio St. 6'3" 250#.
4 (from TB). Jarvis Harrison - OL - Texas A&M. Or Laken Tomlinson - OL - Duke.
4. Tony Lippett - WR/CB -Michigan St. 6'3" 190#. Or Jaquiski Tartt, S, Samford, or Durrell Eskridge, S, Syracuse, or Quentin Rollins, CB, Miami (Ohio).
6 (from TB). DeAndre Smelter - WR
6 (comp).
7 (from Tenn).

 

[kennyb]

Noah spence was ineligible due to drugs. Isn't that high for him even if he didn't have a drug problem?

 

[mayoclinic]

Noah spence was ineligible due to drugs. Isn't that high for him even if he didn't have a drug problem?

Not sure. It's far too early to fully evaluate Spence. This is just a placeholder. I've seen projections where he could go day 2. Right now I'm using somewhere in this range because (1) it's middle of the road for where he could possibly go, and about as high as I would think the Pats would take a risk on him, and (2) we will likely have 3 picks in a close range, so it's a good place to take a gamble on someone. If his stock doesn't look to warrant such a pick then we could always trade back from one of the picks (not the comp pick, obviously).

 

[jsull87]

Stealing structure from Brady6

Restructure/Extend
Mayo: With incentives for performance. I.E Wilfork type arangement
Stephen Gostkowski-5 years/$17M

Resign
Darrelle Revis-4 years/$60M
Devin McCourty-6 years/$45M
Akeem Ayers-3 years/$9M
Shane Vereen-3 years/$8M
Pat Chung-3 years/$7M
No Cassillias as Mayo will return to that spot.
No Branch as i think someone else will give him more $$$

Tender
Sealver Siliga
Brandon Bolden
James Develin
Darius Fleming
Brian Tyms

UFA Targets
None.

Draft
Round 1- La'el Collins OG - Specifically to replace LG
Round 2 - Todd Gurley, RB - Falls due to injury
Round 3A - [URL='http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1893200/ben-koyack']Ben Koyack, TE - Hopefully an upgrade from Hooman
Round 3B - Tyler Lockett WR - Replaces Amendola in the Lineup
Round 4A - Zach Hodges de/olb - versatile athlete with a godo 1st step
Round 4B - Joey Mbu DT - Big body
Round 6A - Nick Boyle TE - I am double dipping here to get the player I want
Round 6B - Julian Wilson CB - Big body, hard to see his measurables
Round 7 - Ben Beckwith OG - Camp Body[/URL]
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1824825/lael-collins