NFL Draft Talk

[Grogan14]

Josh Simmons adds another new wrinkle he's the Perfect Left Tackle for us. I was a little leery of him because of the injury: but IF he's cleared I can see him being the pick on a Trade Down Josh Simmons 6-4 317 very athletic Big man. We know the Hunter/Carter possibility: If they're available I can see us Trading down getting very good returns. Our Biggest Need is a LT and Josh Simmons solves that he has very little negatives. With this awesome news about him being ahead of schedule: #4 IF Carter or Hunter is there might be for sale to the Highest Bidder... A First Rounder in 2026 will have to be included.

Josh Simmons Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

6-4 is not big for a LT

 

[PatsFan2]

6-4 is not big for a LT

Bruce Armstrong was 6'4 remember him?? It's not size it's strength and athleticism. Matt Light was also the dreaded 6'4 how did his career turn out??

 

[Love The Drake]

Josh Simmons adds another new wrinkle he's the Perfect Left Tackle for us. I was a little leery of him because of the injury: but IF he's cleared I can see him being the pick on a Trade Down Josh Simmons 6-4 317 very athletic Big man. We know the Hunter/Carter possibility: If they're available I can see us Trading down getting very good returns. Our Biggest Need is a LT and Josh Simmons solves that he has very little negatives. With this awesome news about him being ahead of schedule: #4 IF Carter or Hunter is there might be for sale to the Highest Bidder... A First Rounder in 2026 will have to be included.

Josh Simmons Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

I wish we would trade down and take Simmons if we can’t trade up to 2.
All eyes on Sanders pro day.

 

[PatsFan2]

I wish we would trade down and take Simmons if we can’t trade up to 2.
All eyes on Sanders pro day.

I'm all for Trading #4 now IF Hunter or Carter is there. We Trade Down get a 2026 First Rounder in the package and Draft Josh Simmons win win.

 

[mgteich]

We need a reliable LT. If we go in that direction take the player more likely to stick at LT and not have to be moved to guard or RT.
I think that is Campbell.
Although I prefer trade back and take Tyler Warren or Jeanty
And try to get Connerly or Simmons with a trade up in late first

That would require 2 trades and I have zero confidence that Wolf could execute

So, the injured Simmons is a reliable 2025 starter?

 

[PatsFan2]

6-4 is not big for a LT

Verderian Lowe 6'5 315.

 

[PatsFan2]

So, the injured Simmons is a reliable 2025 starter?

 

[Love The Drake]

Vrabel spent some time with him, I think he’s as good as a bet as any of the O line.

 

[imahobgoblin]

You have no idea if Simmons will be ready to go by September.

 

[Grogan14]

So, the injured Simmons is a reliable 2025 starter?

If healthy yes. He is supposedly going to be ready to go for 25

NFL news roundup: Ohio State OT Josh Simmons (knee) expected to be ready for start of 2025 season

 

[Grogan14]

You have no idea if Simmons will be ready to go by September.

You can say that for any player. Reports are that his recovery is on track.
Of course nothing is guaranteed.

• Simmons, who's coming back from a torn patellar tendon, is believed to be ahead of schedule in his recovery and the expectation is he'll be ready for the start of the 2025 season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Rapoport noted that Simmons' medical reviews during the combine have gone very well. Simmons is ranked No. 31 in Daniel Jeremiah's prospect rankings.

 

[Grogan14]

Trade back with Saints. For #9 and 40
Take Warren, Jeanty or Ekgbuka at 9

Trade 38 and 40 to get back into round 1 take best remaining OT

 

[signbabybrady]

You have no idea if Simmons will be ready to go by September.

I'm ok with using Lowe for September and even October if it means we get the best LT. I'll leave whether that's Simmons up to smarter people to decide. But if he's the best LT and the team feels he will fully recover then September and October will be forgotten quickly.

The problem is I don't want to use 4 even after a trade down for damaged goods. I want to stay at 4 and pick Hunter, Carter, Graham, (or a small trade down for) Warren, Jeanty, or even Tet still (though I'm cooling a bit on him). Then trade back into the first using pick 38 and get Simmons that way. Another problem though as I'm not sure he'll fall far enough.

But as we are all speculating here this is what I think would be the best scenario for us. It's on Wolf and Vrabel to pull it off if it's possible.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Bruce Armstrong was 6'4 remember him?? It's not size it's strength and athleticism. Matt Light was also the dreaded 6'4 how did his career turn out??

Matt Light was on the verge of being drafted by the Jets, but NE traded up after Pioli was told by Light he was talking to the Jets.

'Tell them that we just picked you': How the Patriots jumped ahead of the Jets to draft Matt Light

Scott Pioli explained how the New England Patriots jumped ahead of the New York Jets to draft Matt Light in the 2001 NFL Draft.

www.boston.com

 

[PatsFan2]

Trade back with Saints. For #9 and 40
Take Warren, Jeanty or Ekgbuka at 9

Trade 38 and 40 to get back into round 1 take best remaining OT

Hate your #9 guys aside from Jeanty. Seriously like who takes a Slot WR @ 9??

 

[Grogan14]

Hate your #9 guys aside from Jeanty. Seriously like who takes a Slot WR @ 9??

Best offensive skill player is OK with me at 9

 

[Brotherblues]

Meta AI predicts pats will select Membou at 4

Would be huge surprise
Campbell higher floor at LT
Membou higher ceiling

NFL mock draft 2025: Meta AI predicts the entire first round

USA TODAY Sports had Meta AI predict the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. The chatbot's mock contained some surprising picks and results.

sports.yahoo.com

Membou is ranked as OL1 and OT1 in the draft.

Several respectable journalists have him going to us.

The AI is basing that prediction on something other than thin air.

Sam, I'm not seeing where the surprise is.

 

[Brotherblues]

@Ian

WHERE IS OUR PUKE REACTION IAN?

 

[PatsFan2]

@Ian

WHERE IS OUR PUKE REACTION IAN?

Bb Quit it!!

 

[Huckleberry1]

853 receiving yards in 2024. Best among draft eligible RBs in CFB.
Only two career pressures in pass pro.
Zero career fumbles.
1,470 rushing yards and 23 total TDs in 2024.

4.46 forty, 6.9 3-cone.

That kid has amazing hands.