2015 Draft Rumors

[HawaiianPatsfan]

I really like Mayo's recent mock. The only pipe dream I have is having Shaq Thompson there at 32. It appears the Patriots interviewed him today. Mayo's mock emphasized versatility, which I think is what Shaq Thompson brings to the table. I see him as another swiss army knife on D. He could be the DB/LB version of Collins. He just bring to much to the table. Id much rather have him at 32 then gGurley.

 

[HawaiianPatsfan]

I don't think he needs to learn the O really. He doesn't need to to run the Scout team as QB and he can learn a limited playbook if there was a sudden necessity to use him as a 3rd string QB. Don't forget, we don't carry a 3rd string QB so if ever we needed one, whoever is brought in would need to learn the playbook from scratch anyway. When Jimmy G played against Buffalo, it was clear there were remnants of the Tebow playbook remaining. Marshall could just learn that.

The more important thing for Marshall is whether he runs sub 4.6 or not (preferably sub 4.50). If he's over 4.5 I'm not that excited. Over 4.6 and I wouldn't draft him.

So it looks like marshall ran a 4.54 today at the combine.

However, I use to run track and can tell you, his poor sprinting form had a little to do with that. He had a really unnatural and quick release, getting too high to quickly. He might have been in the sub 4.5, probably the 4.45 range if he had worked with a sprinting coach that fixed that up. Needless to say, I think he did just fine today.

40 video : http://sports.yahoo.com/video/auburn-quarterback-defensive-back-nick-165200988.html

 

[kennyb]

I've though of marshall as a 3rd qb db conversion. Plus he'd be great on wr screens throw a lateral to him and let him hit a downfield receiver. Or let him run he's pretty strong as a runner for a qb.

 

[manxman2601]

Browns going WR with the first of their picks?

It will depend who is on the board at their picks, but #Browns are targeting top WRs in the first round. Devante Parker at 12 looks legit.

If big 3 WRs (White/Cooper/Parker) are gone at 12 for #Browns, they may reach for a WR at 19 or a move back for a WR selection later in 1st.

https://twitter.com/CharlesRobinson/status/578255379882078208

 

[manxman2601]

I thought UM's Frank Clark would be undraftable due to off-field issues, but some teams satisfied w/ his answers at combine. Likely Top 100

https://twitter.com/LanceZierlein/status/578286940602130432

 

[patsfaninpa]

https://twitter.com/LanceZierlein/status/578286940602130432

He should be in jail. Won't stop the Bengals- Jeremy Hill or Cowboys - Greg Hardy, I'm sure.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...11/17/frank-clark-michigan-football/19157491/

 

[manxman2601]

He should be in jail. Won't stop the Bengals- Jeremy Hill or Cowboys - Greg Hardy, I'm sure.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...11/17/frank-clark-michigan-football/19157491/

Or whomever drafts Winston or DGB. Talent supersedes morality in the NFL.

 

[manxman2601]

Or whomever drafts Winston or DGB. Talent supersedes morality in the NFL.

I should add that the Pats aren't exempt, after all, Talib, Browner and Blount aren't exactly role models.

 

[manxman2601]

Lance Zierlein:

Spoke with an NFL personnel man who was at the Baylor Pro Day yesterday and he believes Bryce Petty could now go as early as the 2nd round

Really hoping Petty and Hundley go before 64.

 

[manxman2601]

One of the current rumours is that the Chargers are interested in Mariota. Phillip Rivers trained with him, the Chargers worked him out and there's been talk about the Chargers not extending Rivers' contract when it's finished this season. So:

Chargers trade up for Mariota who sits behind Rivers for a year. Rivers retires and Mariota becomes the face of the Los Angeles Chargers franchise. Would be an interesting twist.

 

[BelichickFan]

Lance Zierlein:

Really hoping Petty and Hundley go before 64.

With the lack of QB I think that's almost a certainly. Honestly I wouldn't be shocked if one gets into the first round.

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

patriots get a small ransom for 32 including Jason Mccourty when the Titans fall in love with a QB.
Hey it could happen.
PATS WOOOORLD!

 

[manxman2601]

patriots get a small ransom for 32 including Jason Mccourty when the Titans fall in love with a QB.
Hey it could happen.
PATS WOOOORLD!

I hate to break it to you but the Titans pick at 33. Moving up one slot would be a very small ransom indeed

 

[mayoclinic]

I hate to break it to you but the Titans pick at 33. Moving up one slot would be a very small ransom indeed

I personally don't want Jason McCourty. I don't want to spend the draft capital it would take to get him and the cap space to pay for him, given that he's a zone CB, and I don't see that as the long term best direction. I'd rather pick up some low cost FAs - like Bradley Fletcher and Bobby McClain - to round out what we have.

 

[manxman2601]

I personally don't want Jason McCourty. I don't want to spend the draft capital it would take to get him and the cap space to pay for him, given that he's a zone CB, and I don't see that as the long term best direction.

This is where we disagree. I'd love him. The most important thing for this secondary is smarts and if he's anything like his brother, he's got that. And I do want a secondary of Jason McCourty, Logan Ryan, Devin McCourty, Duron Harmon. That's worth a second round pick surely!

By the by, really wished we'd signed Delvin Breaux now.

 

[mayoclinic]

This is where we disagree. I'd love him. The most important thing for this secondary is smarts and if he's anything like his brother, he's got that. And I do want a secondary of Jason McCourty, Logan Ryan, Devin McCourty, Duron Harmon. That's worth a second round pick surely!

I love it when we disagree, because we agree on so much. Those disagreements are great opportunities for learning. I don't see it at all, but it certainly wouldn't be the first time I'd been spectacularly wrong. I doubt we'll get the chance to put the idea to the test, though.

By the by, really wished we'd signed Delvin Breaux now.

I agree with this. Breaux might agree, too, now that Brandon Browner has been signed.

 

[manxman2601]

I love it when we disagree, because we agree on so much. Those disagreements are great opportunities for learning. I don't see it at all, but it certainly wouldn't be the first time I'd been spectacularly wrong. I doubt we'll get the chance to put the idea to the test, though.


I agree with this. Beaux might agree, too, now that Brandon Browner has been signed.

To be fair, my interest in Jason is less about scouting (who'd choose to watch the Titans) and more to do with character fit and opportunity. I wouldn't give up a 2nd for him but I would go with our 3rd. His contract is an issue though.

 

[mayoclinic]

And I do want a secondary of Jason McCourty, Logan Ryan, Devin McCourty, Duron Harmon. That's worth a second round pick surely!

To be fair, my interest in Jason is less about scouting (who'd choose to watch the Titans) and more to do with character fit and opportunity. I wouldn't give up a 2nd for him but I would go with our 3rd. His contract is an issue though.

Methinks I spot a slippery slope.

I have nothing against Jason McC, and agree the intangibles are great. I just wouldn't make the move given the combination of trade cost, cap hit, and long term schematic fit.

 

[manxman2601]

Bucky Brooks

[More DL nuggets...several DL coaches believe @OU_Football DT Jordan Phillips is most athletic DT in draft, but big ?'s about motor & passion

 

[captain stone]

I'd rather pick up some low cost FAs - like Bradley Fletcher and Bobby McClain - to round out what we have.

Low cost?