The NFL Draft, Day 1, Round 1, thread

As long as he can stay healthy I think its a good pick. Outside of Aaron Donald nobody in this draft creates as much pressure inside.

So basically BB drafted the Willis McGahee of 3-techs?

Meh...........easily had in the second. Good player but a reach. I don't like TWO ACL tears on this kid already.

Meh pick as a fan

BradyToAmendola said:

Terrible pick..ughhhhhhhhhh. Why couldn't we trade down and take ASJ? We don't have a TE that can catch passes!!

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It this a serious post?

This Easley kid has some fierce eyes. Like he's hungry to kick some ass. I like this kid already

TommyBrady12 said:

disagree. he would have gone in the top 5 if it weren't for his knees.

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Unless they can get him brand new legs, where he might have gone is completely meaningless.

TommyBrady12 said:

huh? lots of people heard about him. he's healthy now and they need a pass rusher

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I never said I was against it, I'm happy we made a pick I'm just socked we did not trade back for more picks.

TommyBrady12 said:

disagree. he would have gone in the top 5 if it weren't for his knees.

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The reports I read were kind to Easley. The only concerns are his knees. If they hold up, the Patriots have drafted a player who can be a disruptive force on the DL. It's one of those risk versus reward picks.

patchick said:

Me too.

Sometimes rumors that they love a player mean they love a player. The Pats were consistently said to be interested in Easley.

I'm sorry that Mayoclinic took off, he must be thrilled.

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Yup. Credit to him.

A gamble for sure, but this is probably not a bad draft year to make that gamble.. If he does stay healthy, look out.

Wow, this is strange. Over on the draft board, everybody's been banging the tables for a DT. Here everybody wanted the wide receiver??

FreeTedWilliams said:

Jermaine Cunningham, Jr.

Way too early for him

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Not even in the same stratosphere.

People at UF were mentioning Easley with guys like Kevin Carter and Jevon Kearse when he was healthy.

TommyBrady12 said:

and how many super bowls has denver won with a great offense?

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not saying its making me feel bad. Just saying that is what will happen.

The ALL-IR team thing is worrying me. I'd love durability not being an issue for a change

Huh. I get why they did it, and it could pan out in a huge way, but... I dunno, I would've loved more of a sure thing there. Let's hope the ACL tears were flukes.

Marqise Lee isn't that good, that's not the reason I don't like it It's just that, really? The guy with 2 ACL injuries?

He is a beast, but those knees. If we think he is healthy then he most likely is.

tmajr3 said:

Jumped the gun on Easley almost like Tavon Wilson.

Two ACL injuries? Some of the guys saying its not a big deal were the same posters saying Gronk's career is over

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Who are they?