Marqui
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I'd go with option 1. He's not projected to miss any games.
She'll post a mock 5 minutes before the actual draft, after we've done the heavy lifting. Then (as usual) she'll hav ed the most accurate draft on the board.
A nice read on UT Chattanooga DE/OLB Davis Tull (6' 2 3/4" 246#), who had 42.5" VJ and 11" BJ at the Combine yesterday:
http://www.ncaa.com/news/football/a...davis-tull-first-few-believed-now-fewer-doubt
Sounds like he has a lot of Ninkovich in him, with more athleticism.
Im not saying He won't be a top 5 running back. I believe in 3 years IF he remains healthy, he will be a top 3 back, no doubt. The problem is, he's had injury problems, and he is coming off a ACL tear. I think him and Le'veon are almost identical players, the only difference which has created Gurleys draft stock to be much higher is, the fact that Gurley has done it in the SEC, which in reality, is a much harder division to run the football on.
I don't believe in veteran backs, so I want nothing to do with Chris Johnson or Spiller. The weakness of both the RB draft class, and the FA RB market this year, is the only reason I see Gurley being granted our 1st round pick. And trust me, Ive been quoted saying I think Gurley is one of the best backs to come out of college in the last 10 years. Thats considering purely talent alone. Unfortunately talent isn't the only thing you have to look at when you're looking for long term success.
I could see him being like 10th on our big board, and if everyone before him were already taken, then Id understand.
If you think he would be a top 3 back in 3 years than you take him. Hell I'd even trade up for that. When Brady retires having a RB like that would be crucial. If garrapolo can be as good as we hope than add in a RB that draws more men in the box as well as Gronk/julian that is serious offensive power. Also look at the impact Hill has for cincy this year.
I might be alone here, but I like the idea of Benardrick McKinney moving to DE in the NFL. Fits his skill-set best. Practiced there at MSU
McKinney = Ayers' replacement?
I wouldn't be thrilled with McKinney in the second, but I wondered that exact same thing.
I would love to keep Ayers, but I think that someone will pay him a lot. Like Mark Anderson. And Anderson was not as talented as Ayers.
I really don't know the players in this draft class, so I was basing my suggestion on the previous comments.I'd rather have Odighizuwa and Heeney than McKinney personally. I'd also be fine extending Ayers long-term and looking in other areas in the draft.
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For those that don't know, mockdraftable.com is a site that compares combine performances from all combine participants since 1999. It's a lot of fun to mess around with.
Unless we have a surprise FA splurge (I would be shocked, I expect this to be a "keep our own" offseason), we could be getting some decent comp picks again if Ayers and Vereen get solid contracts. They're two I don't expect to keep.I would love to keep Ayers, but I think that someone will pay him a lot. Like Mark Anderson. And Anderson was not as talented as Ayers.
Why not just re-sign ayers as opposed to spend a 1st round pick to replace him? He was close to an outright cut by Tenn. I don't think he's getting even decent money after playing a few dozen snaps with NE.McKinney = Ayers' replacement?
Why not just re-sign ayers as opposed to spend a 1st round pick to replace him? He was close to an outright cut by Tenn. I don't think he's getting even decent money after playing a few dozen snaps with NE.
For those that don't know, mockdraftable.com is a site that compares combine performances from all combine participants since 1999. It's a lot of fun to mess around with.
Mockdraftable also allows you to change the position for which a player's measurables is compared. So, for example, you can look at how 6'6" 238# Darren Waller's measurables stack up as a WR, or change it and see how he compares with TE prospects. Also useful with EDGE players who can be compared to DEs and LBs, or hybrid LB/S types.