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Post by EagleDomiKnation on Mar 11, 2015 17:19:29 GMT -5
With the 20th pick in the 2015 NFL draft, the Philadelphia Oreagles select Shaquille Thompson S/OLB/RB, Udub This is a total Chip Kelly pick. He values versatility and athleticism more than any thing. Most are saying hybrid S/OLB which something we need dramatically... Especially the Safety play from this kid. He's built more for S than anything. Some even say he's a RB....can totally see chip wanting this swiss army knife. Also helps that his Football intellect is thought the roof. MrCincinnati otc
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Post by MrCincinnati on Mar 11, 2015 17:29:20 GMT -5
With the 21st pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select T.J Clemmings OT Pittsburgh The Bengals OL is starting to age a bit. Andrew Whitworth is 33 years old now, and both starting OT's Whitworth and Andre Smith are in the last year of there contracts. When Smith got hurt last year, guys like Marshall Newhouse and Eric Winston struggled in his place. Clemmings is the only OT left on the board that is worth taking here at 21. cityofchamps otc
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Post by cityofchamps on Mar 11, 2015 18:20:35 GMT -5
With the 22nd Pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select Shane Ray, DE/LB, Missouri With Jason Worilds shocking the NFL with his retirement, and James Harrison likely not in the Steelers' immediate plans at OLB, Pass Rusher becomes an immediate 1st Round need for the Steelers and they get a steal here with Ray. Ray seems to be a bit undersized for the position, but he is a natural Pass Rusher and is extraordinarily athletic, reportedly having run an unofficial 40-Yard Dash of 4.44. He has been favorably compared to similar players such as Aldon Smith and Bruce Irvin. On a side note, after redshirting his Freshman year, he recorded 39 Tackles, 9 for loss, and 4.5 sacks while playing behind Michael Sam and Kony Ealy in 2013. He is raw, but he has a high ceiling and will contribute immediately on obvious passing downs. inoccent Detroit is OTC
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Post by inoccent on Mar 11, 2015 20:11:21 GMT -5
With the 23rd pick in the 2015 draft, the Detroit Lions select, Malcolm Brown, DT, U of Texas. I had this all typed up nice and pretty on my tablet with an awesome photo and everything and the damn thing locked up...too impatient to do it all again but long story short, I had a hard time between DT and an OL but ended up going with Brown simply because with Suh and Fairley both gone now, Ngata is going to need a running mate. Brown rates highly as a penetrating DT, and with Ngata absorbing double teams, Brown should make a splash right away. Ansah, Ngata, Brown, and Jones makes a line almost as good as the line did last year. steelersfan4life56 you're on the clock. (No idea if I tagged him right) We are the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the loony bin!
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Post by steelersfan4life56 on Mar 11, 2015 20:12:57 GMT -5
With the 24th pick of the NFL draft, the Arizona Cardinals select Melvin Gordon, RB, WisconsinOne of the better running back classes to come out in a while, there's no better time for a team to need a workhorse. The Badgers have always been known as a tough ground team. Mostly because of their ability to find offensive line talent every year, but Gordon has proven that he can stand out all on his own. A big play threat waiting to happen due to his acceleration through the hole and balance to bounce off of would be tacklers. The Cardinals need a true franchise running back if they're going to go anywhere next season. They have used free agency to beef up the offensive line with the signings of Iupati, A.Q. Shipley, going to need a running back to take pressure off of the quarterback. coltsrockjcr OTC
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Post by coltsrockjcr on Mar 11, 2015 21:50:16 GMT -5
With the 25th pick of the NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers select Marcus Peters, CB, WashingtonThe Panthers pass D was atrocious last season with guys such as Bene Benwikere, Josh Norman, and Melvin White trying to lock down the outside. Here the Panthers get exactly the type of talent needed. Peters brings impressive ball skills and the hip fluidity to go along with good speed needed to stick with outside WRs at the next level. He also brings a nastiness and physicality in run support rarely seen in college CBs. Peters arguably is the most talented CB in the draft, but he falls here due to big red flags off the field (kicked off his team midseason for an altercation with an assistant coach). If he gets these concerns behind him and acts like a professional, he might end up as the best CB to come out of college in a few years. saskabronco is OTC
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Post by saskabronco on Mar 11, 2015 22:55:27 GMT -5
With the 26th pick of the draft, the Baltimore Ravens select Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, OklahomaThe Ravens lost Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones, and Steve Smith Sr really fell off at the end of last season so it looks like the Ravens cannot count on him for a ton of production this year. WR is a glaring hole for them and DGB has the potential to be an elite level WR early on in his career if he can get his attitude and off field issues in order. Having Steve Smith Sr there to mentor him and Harbaugh as a coach should be beneficial in helping him develop. MrCincinnati is OTC
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Post by MrCincinnati on Mar 12, 2015 8:02:44 GMT -5
With the 27th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select Eddie Goldman DT Florida State The Cowboys have some issues on the DL right now, especially since last year they could only generate 28 sacks on the season. While the run defense did finish 8th in the league, Henry Melton who is a free agent did struggle against the run. They need to replace him. Goldman is arguably the best possible fit for Dallas right now. saskabronco otc
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Post by saskabronco on Mar 12, 2015 9:00:31 GMT -5
With the 28th pick in the draft, the Denver Broncos pick Jordan Phillips, NT, OklahomaThe Broncos are switching to a 3-4 under Wade Phillips this year and we are losing Terrance Knighton. We have a need for a big, run-stuffing Nose Tackle and Phillips fills that need. The pass rush is strong with Miller and Ware, and we have some solid 3-4 DE's, like Sly Williams and Malik Jackson. Phillips should help to eat up some space in the middle while our edge rushers can still put pressure on the QB. coltsrockjcr is OTC
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Post by coltsrockjcr on Mar 12, 2015 22:33:36 GMT -5
With the 29th pick in the draft, the Indianapolis Colts select Arik Armstead, DE, OregonArmstead is a gigantic human being with freak athleticism for his size. Too tired to write my own analysis, so I will use nfl.com's: "STRENGTHS Improved by leaps and bounds from 2013 to 2014. Elite size with ability to add more bulk to his frame. Quick-twitch athlete. Explodes upfield into blockers with good pad level and hip snap, gaining instant leverage against the run and often jarring them into the backfield. Gets good arm extension to control offensive linemen and peppers them with powerful hands. Can unlock quickly from blocks. Has above-average tackle radius thanks to his length and quickness. WEAKNESSES Power-based pass rush with very little production to show for it over his time at Oregon. Plays tall as pass rusher and doesn't use his hands to gain consistent advantages. Has no reliable counter moves when rush stalls. Gets caught up in whipping man in front of him rather than making the ball carrier his focus. Will win against an offensive lineman, but doesn't put himself into position to finish." Here the Colts get a raw player with the upside to be an absolute monster and a force on the D-line that the team has not seen since its 4-3 days with Mathis and Freeney at the ends. The Colts have a big need at the position seeing inconsistent play from Ricky Jean Francois and the aging Cory Redding in 2014. These 2 are now gone now, and with the addition of Kendall Langford to fill one side, Armstead now has a veteran guy to learn the trade from. Miss Lacy is OTC
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