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Just saying but some of the best wrs and dbs don’t run a 4.3 40. We have made our picks so let’s see how they work out. This was a good draft, can’t be worse than last year when only one drafted player actually played.
This is a common 40 time for some posters:Because most probably he didn't watch any film until after he saw the absolutely meaningless combine numbers and then went to look for things to confirm his opinion.
The fact that people obsess about absolutely pointless things like the 40 yard time is one of the remaining big mysteries when it comes to NFL fandom. Care enough to look the times up but too lazy to thing beyond stats. It is like the definition of cold reading.
I believe it went something like this...Well played, sir!
"Olde English"? However did they come up with that name?
The idea that only one player from last class played has little to do with evaluation of draft class itself - since most players were lost to injuries (6 out of 9). Its also wrong.
From the 3 that remained (relatively) healthy and available only Etling didn't contribute - drafted as #3 developmental QB in the 7th round him being inactive is actually a positive thing.
From the 2 that did play Sony was the cornerstone of ultimate success (despite also being injured) and Crossen was a cornerstone of improved ST in the second part of the season while also seeing some DB snaps. He was pick #243.
And lets not forget JC Jackson who belongs to this class as an UDFA (BB always sees it this way) who stepped up in a major way to solidify problems at #2 CB. That would be the equivalent of the second round pick id guess.
From the players lost to injury Bentley actually earned his spot as a starting LB and showed glimpses of next LB stud and defensive leader - the next Mayo - now groomed by Mayo himself. If his development goes as started this can be an equivalent of a first round pick.
I still believe in Duke Dawson as integral chess piece of best secondary in football despite the JoJu pick. To me these are two strong DB picks for the future, both different in characteristics, both very versatile and matchup friendly.
Sam entered the core ST rotation before injury took him away, Izzo showed some serious blocking for a rookie TE in preseason and Berrios certainly deserves time to develop like Jules did so hopefully he can remain healthy from now on.
Last but not least, Pats highest pick Isaiah Wynn is clearly projected to start at LT (given they let Mount Brown go and did not pick one of the top OT).
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To me it was an amazing 2018 Draft for NE and still is. I actually prefer it to this year. In a weaker class they managed to get 2 elite prospects/players and at least 2-3 more core starters for 2019. It will be quite a challenge for 2019 class to provide that - esp. in the elite category.
In addition to all these players - they managed to add 3 more 2019 Draft picks: a 2nd rounder (roughly) used on JoJu Williams, a high 3rd rounder (roughly) used on Winovich and a 7th rounder.
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Considering all that 2018 might be one of best drafting games BB or anyone else ever played:
1st round pick (23rd overall): Isaiah Wynn, offensive lineman, Georgia
1st round pick (31st overall): Sony Michel, running back, Georgia
2nd round pick (56th overall): Duke Dawson, cornerback, Florida
5th round pick (143rd overall): Ja’whaun Bentley, linebacker, Purdue
6th round pick (178th overall): Christian Sam, linebacker, Arizona State
6th round pick (210th overall) Braxton Berrios, wide receiver, Miami
7th round pick (219th overall): Danny Etling, quarterback, LSU
7th round pick (243rd overall) Keion Crossen, cornerback, Western Carolina
7th round pick (250th overall) Ryan Izzo, tight end, Florida State
UDFA -- JC Jackson
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2019 2nd rd pick #56 (CHI)
2019 3rd rd pick #73 (DET)
2019 7th
Checkmate indeed.....NOT. Did you watch any film on the guy ? Besides the lack of speed being a negative, I noticed he is VERY handsy, which with the new PATRIOT’S rule (they only mentioned a play in the SB for the new rule) Williams will be a yellow flag machine. May be able to get away with that in college, but not in the NFL anymore. Also noticed, he has the “doesn’t turn around for the ball disease”, which plagued many bad Patriot’s DBs in the past. I love our DBs now, we are well stocked, therefore I hated the move, missing out on key offensive weapons this team needs, especially in an elite TE class, especially at the top end.
If the Pats were trading up for a CB, the only one worth trading up for at that moment, was Greedy Williams, Who is also big, but a much better athlete who depends on his speed, 6’2” 185 and ran a 4.37. Which would allow him to cover all types of receivers. Nowhere but on the Pat’s draft board, was Williams rated above Greedy Williams. Not surprisingly, Greedy went the pick after JoeJuan.
Look, I’m a Patriot’s fan first, I’ll be rooting for JoeJuan like crazy, I hope he becomes the next Gilmore. But I don’t see it. I am thinking, even at 4.55 speed (improved from 4.6), best case scenario, he switches to safety. Which will be a big need with McCourty and Chung getting up there in years.
But it wasn’t needed THIS year. And I thought it was a bad move, especially with key elite offensive weapons still there and needed.
So, are we now going to pretend we don't care about 40 times, after all these years? If JoeJuan had run a 4.29, it's likely that not one of you would be dismissing the time, or comparing it to bust CBs.
Instead of going down hypocrisy lane, maybe we could just stick with the obvious, which is that the numbers are just guides, and not guarantees in any direction, at least until it gets to the point where it's way beyond even the outliers.
Sorry, Scott, but there is so much wrong with your post it's ridiculous.
- It's not the new "Patriots" rule. And no, the only play mentioned wasn't the one from the SB
- Williams won't be a yellow flag machine. Unless you've suddenly become clairvoyant..
- Your claim that JoeJuan Williams was only rated above Greedy Williams on the Pats board is BOGUS and the draft is proof. Hell, teams had other CBs rated above Greedy. That should tell you right there that your statement is wrong.
- I noticed that while mentioning that Greedy went right after JoeJuan, you failed to mention that he went to the Browns. Not exactly the best example to use.
- Jonathan Jones, our normal slot corner, is only on a 1 year deal. The nice thing about JoeJuan is that he has the agility to play in the slot.
- Clearly you've forgotten how the Patriots grade players. They grade them by where they are and what they feel they will become. Clearly they felt Williams will become a starting level player sooner than anyone else on the board. They have never EVER drafted strictly on need.
- As others have mentioned and you seem to have ignored, the Patriots have had some issues covering TEs.. Williams gives them the kind of player who can do that. And, from what I've seen, he gets his head around a lot more than Greedy Williams does when in coverage.. That was what stood out to me in all the "highlights" that were shown of the two..
Finally:
William Belichick’s CB analysis skills plus hours upon hours of film review and background checks by Pats scouts >> scott99’s CB analysis skills and 43 minutes of youtube film review on his MacBook Air with PornHub bookmarked.
One other point in the Greedy/Joejuan discussion:
Joejuan statement: Transcript: Patriots DB Joejuan Williams Conference Call
BB said out loud that he only wants to coach players he likes. Hard not to like that interview.
Hey, I root for almost every player to do well - Greedy Williams has a ton of talent. But I'm not going second-guess this one before they even put on pads. There are roles Joejuan can fill that Greedy can't. JJ will find himself near the line a lot, taking on big guys.
Bill's second round history with CBs suggests that maybe he'd be better off taking scott99’s CB analysis skills and 43 minutes of youtube film review on his MacBook Air with PornHub bookmarked over his own.
It's not that I dont like this class. I do, a lot. That said Wynn was the highest graded player we ever drafted since I started doing this. Probably wouldn't have gone Sony Rd1 but he was as much PTP as anyone recently.The idea that only one player from last class played has little to do with evaluation of draft class itself - since most players were lost to injuries (6 out of 9). Its also wrong.
From the 3 that remained (relatively) healthy and available only Etling didn't contribute - drafted as #3 developmental QB in the 7th round him being inactive is actually a positive thing.
From the 2 that did play Sony was the cornerstone of ultimate success (despite also being injured) and Crossen was a cornerstone of improved ST in the second part of the season while also seeing some DB snaps. He was pick #243.
And lets not forget JC Jackson who belongs to this class as an UDFA (BB always sees it this way) who stepped up in a major way to solidify problems at #2 CB. That would be the equivalent of the second round pick id guess.
From the players lost to injury Bentley actually earned his spot as a starting LB and showed glimpses of next LB stud and defensive leader - the next Mayo - now groomed by Mayo himself. If his development goes as started this can be an equivalent of a first round pick.
I still believe in Duke Dawson as integral chess piece of best secondary in football despite the JoJu pick. To me these are two strong DB picks for the future, both different in characteristics, both very versatile and matchup friendly.
Sam entered the core ST rotation before injury took him away, Izzo showed some serious blocking for a rookie TE in preseason and Berrios certainly deserves time to develop like Jules did so hopefully he can remain healthy from now on.
Last but not least, Pats highest pick Isaiah Wynn is clearly projected to start at LT (given they let Mount Brown go and did not pick one of the top OT).
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To me it was an amazing 2018 Draft for NE and still is. I actually prefer it to this year. In a weaker class they managed to get 2 elite prospects/players and at least 2-3 more core starters for 2019. It will be quite a challenge for 2019 class to provide that - esp. in the elite category.
In addition to all these players - they managed to add 3 more 2019 Draft picks: a 2nd rounder (roughly) used on JoJu Williams, a high 3rd rounder (roughly) used on Winovich and a 7th rounder.
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Considering all that 2018 might be one of best drafting games BB or anyone else ever played:
1st round pick (23rd overall): Isaiah Wynn, offensive lineman, Georgia
1st round pick (31st overall): Sony Michel, running back, Georgia
2nd round pick (56th overall): Duke Dawson, cornerback, Florida
5th round pick (143rd overall): Ja’whaun Bentley, linebacker, Purdue
6th round pick (178th overall): Christian Sam, linebacker, Arizona State
6th round pick (210th overall) Braxton Berrios, wide receiver, Miami
7th round pick (219th overall): Danny Etling, quarterback, LSU
7th round pick (243rd overall) Keion Crossen, cornerback, Western Carolina
7th round pick (250th overall) Ryan Izzo, tight end, Florida State
UDFA -- JC Jackson
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2019 2nd rd pick #56 (CHI)
2019 3rd rd pick #73 (DET)
2019 7th
40 times give you an impression of the speed, sure, but if they were the end-all/be all, Philip Dorsett would just run by everyone on the field (4.27 and 4.29) on every play.
When you're talking about tenths and hundredths of a second, the tiniest thing matters. The post about Joejuan coming out of his crouch too soon points to something that matters.
Also, a guy who can bench 225 27 times can probably handle the 12-15 pounds of equipment a lot easier than a guy like Dorsett.
I'd love to see them do the 40 in pads, starting upright.
Heck, I was high on Kaden Smith this year, and his 40 was dismal.
The post about Joejuan coming out of his crouch too soon points to something that matters.
But it wasn’t needed THIS year. And I thought it was a bad move, especially with key elite offensive weapons still there and needed.
The underwear Olympics are just data points. There isn't any drill there that guarantees NFL success. Everyone knows that, yet many of the people pounding the table against the 40 times will insist that 3 cone, or broad jump, or some other drill, is really where it's at. We go through the same routines time after time here:
It's a silly ritual, because it'll mean nothing in the end. Great numbers don't insure success and average/poor numbers don't insure failure.
- Player does combine
- Guys who like player rave about 'good' combine numbers
- Guys who don't like player point to 'bad' combine numbers
- If player gets taken, people attack pretty much anyone pointing to 'bad' combine numbers and/or dismiss the numbers
And angles, cushions, zones, press coverages and the like are part of why a Phillip Dorsett doesn't run by a Richard Sherman every time. If they just lined up side by side and ran at the snap, Dorsett would clear from Sherman quickly enough. So you've given us a very good example of why the numbers (be it 40 times, cone drills, or whatever) should only be used as guides.
One more example, though, just because you brought up the following:
I remember having discussions about "something that matters" with regards to Devin McCourty, and getting slammed for daring to dislike the player as a CB because of his hips. I took **** from a bunch of people here, and McCourty's had a fine career as a safety rather than CB. The point being that even discussions about non-number issues end up with the homers flinging poo at anyone who dares to question the picks made by BB & Co..
So, no matter what issue scotty might have pointed to, the homers were going to jump on him. Because that's how it's done here.