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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 sit shaking my headIt's like this every year. Fans think by studying dozens of draft rags and take what "experts" say as gospel makes them well-versed in player evaluations and insiteful on draft-day dynamics. Then when the pick is made they behave as if draft picks are money they've lent to a friend to pay bills only when the buddy blows it on meth.
Every pick after Rd1 pick 15 has a 65-70% failure rate or higher.
I think most don't know that.
Harry is definitely being traded today for something.I don't see us dumping Agholor this year because of guaranteed money, but it is curious how similar this guy seems to Agholor as far as his potential role. I wonder if the plan is to play Agholor this year then have Thornton take over the role in 2023.
It's also hard for most to account for factors that the NFL guys take into account. For instance, what is Baylor's offense like? Who is their QB? If he's bad, the offense might be limited. That will not only impact a WRs production, but the types of routes and play calls. And then there's the conference factor. That works against Baylor kids. The Big12 doesn't play defense.I sit shaking my head
Team after team pass on these players that they want. Reason being is they have spent hours on top of hours researching, interviewing, having them in for visits. They all know what intangibles that they need to fit their system and team chemistry
Just because Mel Kiper or some other hack draft guru has some other player higher because they watched 2 hours of film on them. Then all those teams must be wrong
The room is already pretty crowded at this point, I think another addition means both Agholor and Harry have to go. We already have Meyers, Bourne, Parker, Agholor, Thornton, Harry and you really only need 4 non-ST, non-return specialist receivers on a roster, 5 at most.Harry is definitely being traded today for something.
I see the Patriots adding either Romeo Doubs or Slade Bolden today.
Nelson could get traded but I’d like to see him on the team due to the cap.
Unless one of Doubs or a player like Wilkinson beats him out.
Parker's durability is a concern. I'm resigned to the fact he will miss time this year but when he does play he'll do well. I think they'll need 5 WRs on the roster.Harry is definitely being traded today for something.
I see the Patriots adding either Romeo Doubs or Slade Bolden today.
Nelson could get traded but I’d like to see him on the team due to the cap.
Unless one of Doubs or a player like Wilkinson beats him out.
Dude. 4.28. Tyreek Hill is 4.29. Now, before you have a seizure, I am not saying this kid is going to be Tyreek Hill. But he is the fastest WR in the draft. Speed is never a reach, I don't care what the talking heads say. Eff 'em.this guy must be one hell of a gunner or an emergency punter for Bill the GM to overreach 2 round for this fella
Bro, he's not. He's getting released. Maybe not today, but no one is going to give you anything for this guy. I know you want him gone so bad you can taste it, but bro... it ain't happening. I wouldn't be surprised to see him on the field in August.Harry is definitely being traded today for something.
4.28 40 (4.21 unofficial) & can run routes. Dynamic! Hopefully he can pick up the system. Josh Gordon also went to Baylor, where their route tree is known to be pretty limited & he was able to grasp the terminology. He can block & throw the football as well. Love the pick.
Image the meltdown this board would have had had the Pats selected Cooper Kupp in the first round when he was coming out
It's nuts that year after year people talk about reach. Value is in the eye of the beholder, and we're basically dealing with a complicated First Price Sealed Bid Auction -ish system where teams don't know how much (how high) another team is going to bid (as we all know). The Patriots have had to bid/price a round earlier for the same prospect over the last few decades because they've been so darn good for so long. If the Patriots believe another team (and it only takes 1) values someone in the 2nd, if they really want the player, then they'd pretty much have to get them in the 1st, especially when they were picking in the high 20s/low 30s consistently for years. We've basically had 2 decades of prospects with 1st Rnd expectations but with 2nd Rnd value for almost all other teams (and so on for the later rounds). That's why last year's draft felt so much darn easier to get perceived value for the fan/analysts (well, that and BB didn't suck / got lucky / actually did his job ).Lance Zierlein had Thornton slated at 55 so in no sense is the Pats taking him at 50 an overdraft/reach. You wanted speed. You got speed. Great pick
So the issue for him by analysts is that he is SKINNY, 181-ish lbs.
Well, if he bulks up say, 10lbs of muscle, doesn't that potentially SLOW him down a bit?
Understandable; but even if it does, what’ll he run then? A 4.3? Lol..I’ll take it.So the issue for him by analysts is that he is SKINNY, 181-ish lbs.
Well, if he bulks up say, 10lbs of muscle, doesn't that potentially SLOW him down a bit?
Sure.It's like this every year. Fans think by studying dozens of draft rags and take what "experts" say as gospel makes them well-versed in player evaluations and insiteful on draft-day dynamics. Then when the pick is made they behave as if draft picks are money they've lent to a friend to pay bills only when the buddy blows it on meth.
Every pick after Rd1 pick 15 has a 65-70% failure rate or higher.
I think most don't know that.