Live from CHICAGO... 2016 NFL Draft Thread - April 28-30 - ESPN / NFL Network

[PortCityProphet]

In a scouts mind no life skills equals being dependant on others so you can't leave him on an island by himself
It's relevant.

 

[Ku$h Parker]

Can't wait for this shyt. 1st round is going to be fukkery. Hoping we make a trade with Tennessee.

so ya say don't go for Floyd or Conklin like the reports say?

 

[FreedS[ohh]lave]

if I had to take a rb in the mid rounds I'd take Kenyon Drake. I think he's gonna be a better back in the pros then Henry

 

[smitty22]

Meh. Will Fuller cant catch.

Ted Ginn Jr Jr

 

[TheIsleofMan]

Really don't know who I want the Giants to take with their first pick. Reese looked for an OT but couldn't sign one (would be very bored with one but I understand). He's only signed back-up LBs (something that we've always done) but I've wanted an LB in the first round for years. Even though Floyd isn't considered a DE, I started seeing signs of OSI when watching him, seeing the Giants use him as a pass rushing specialist (I know he can cover) in the beginning would be interesting. Only knock I have on him is his cartoonish (the height may be a good or bad thing, seems bad) build and his age. Defensive line is pretty interesting, depends on who falls to us but I don't see them taking a DT or DE in the first unless they REALLY love him (I see Floyd as a Hybrid but I've always hated hybrids). I think OO, Bromley, Snacks, JPP and Vernon are good enough right now, maybe a third round DT. Treadwell seems more like an athletic possession receiver and seems to be what the Giants are looking for (quick throw offense would be really good with a guy like him) but we def need another option on offense. Everyone is telling me that Zeke is the real deal and he looks it but he also looks a bit small (he doesn't play small). That's my only knock on him. He seems very fluid and is pretty impressive as a receiver and as a pass blocker, he just doesn't scream AP (but i'd take Shady with the 10th pick almost every time so maybe he's the right choice if he's there) I've been pushing for defense in the first round for the last few years (Anthony Barr was the last player I really wanted) but I think this team needs help on both sides and I trust Reese so I'm not too worried. A safety like KP would be lovely in the second or third. Here's how I'd draft if I were the Giants.


Round 1) Defense (LB, maybe CB, If my scouts are telling me the offensive guy is can't miss, I'd take him). I'm feeling like the Giants think they don't NEED a RT, so I highly doubt they draft one here. I get the feeling that they want a play maker, not just a solid player.

round 2) Defense (1) safety (I know Dave Merit and all the guys are telling me that Landon's opposite is on the roster, I don't know if I believe
them), 2)WR (don't trust Cruz, only other weapon is Shane Vereen and I think Tye might improve next year 3) LB/DT (sorry Hankins, if he's good, you're gone)

round 3) WR/OT (really want an offensive lineman here if there's quality, if not, WR, DT or Safety)
round 4) WR ( WR becomes top priority if one isn't taken by now, if one is DE or DT)

I feel like Reese wants a great offense rather than a great defense but we will see. Only one more DAY!!!

 

[Rich Spirit]

Would love for the Texans to draft Docston, but he doesn't fit the need and plus he's similar to Hopkins in size. We need a fast WR and I hope they take Coleman with the 22 pick. I think he's gonna be special.

 

[King P]

More draft rumors

Teams around the league are engaged in the annual ritual of sending letters or emails and even calling prospects they would like the opportunity to sign as undrafted free agents. This of course assumes the players are not chosen during the seven rounds. The way some teams are going about this venture is creating bad blood.

I know of three instances where a pair of teams (who will remain nameless for the time being) called players and informed them that they were unlikely to be drafted, and the teams wanted the chance to sign them as free agents afterwards. In some instances the player's agent was called and given the same line. The problem arose as all the players contacted are expected to be middle-round choices and are very likely to be unavailable once the draft is complete. Hearing from teams they were "likely to go undrafted" has soured both players and agents on these teams and left a trail of angry people.

At any rate, how do teams around the league expect the first eight selections to pan out? After several conversations this afternoon this is the consensus:

1. Los Angeles Rams- Jared Goff
2. Philadelphia Eagles- Carson Wentz
3. San Diego Chargers- DeForest Buckner
4. Dallas Cowboys- Jalen Ramsey
5. Jacksonville Jaguars- Myles Jack
6. Baltimore Ravens- Laremy Tunsil
7. San Francisco 49ers- Ronnie Stanley
8. Cleveland Browns- Joey Bosa

I'm told the Chargers feel they desperately need a defensive lineman, while the 49ers desperately covet DeForest Buckner. There's a chance the Browns could trade down again, this time to the Miami Dolphins who would move up for Ezekiel Elliott.

The consensus has the Atlanta Falcons selecting linebacker Darron Lee with the 17th pick of Round 1, but I'm hearing both Clemson linemen, Kevin Dodd and Shaq Lawson, are in play for the team. I'm also told that head coach Dan Quinn has been pushing hard for safety Keanu Neal for a number of weeks, but the feeling is the only way the team selects Neal is in a scenario where they are able to trade down.

Staying with the safety position, I'm told the Washington Redskins would like to trade down then select Karl Joseph of West Virginia.

If they don't trade any of their second-round picks, there's a very good chance the Tennessee Titans will use one to select Braxton Miller. Most people I've spoken with don't believe Miller gets past the Houston Texans in Round 2.

Another player the Titans will consider on the second day of the draft is linebacker Joshua Perry of Ohio State. While the feeling from most teams is Perry is best on the inside of a 3-4, there is some belief he could play on the outside in that system.

The Denver Broncos will look to add a running back sometime during the last day of the draft, and I'm told they like Peyton Barber of Auburn in the sixth-round area.

While everyone has seemingly mocked a wide receiver to the Minnesota Vikings in Round 1, recent reports by the team say they are not locked on to a receiver at that spot. Yesterday, sources told me the Vikings will consider Robert Nkemdiche in Round 1 if he's still available when they are called to the clock.

The draft stock of Sheldon Rankins and Chris Jones continues to rise. Why? I was told a week ago teams believe Rankins and Jones are the best interior pass rushers in this year's defensive tackle class. A'Shawn Robinson, Jarran Reed and Vernon Butler are good players, but not nearly the pass rushers of Rankins or Jones. From a personal point of view, Jonathan Bullard and Kenny Clark have mistakenly been dismissed from the conversation of top pass-rushing defensive tackles.

Several teams believe Ohio State wide receiver Michael Thomas is being undervalued and will be a much better NFL receiver than college wideout. They point to the fact he was the third and sometimes fourth option on the Buckeyes offense and also look at the advanced statistics (number of times targeted versus number of passes caught). I'm told the San Diego Chargers have been in contact with Thomas recently. The Cincinnati Bengals also give high grades to the wideout.

 

[3rd Koast Kang]

Braxton miller? No hate but I'd rather we go after Sterling Shepard from OU for a slot WR.

 

[smitty22]

Braxton miller? No hate but I'd rather we go after Sterling Shepard from OU for a slot WR.

He's more polished than Braxton. Braxton still a project..

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

Yoooo Apple mom with the response

 

[King P]

Braxton miller? No hate but I'd rather we go after Sterling Shepard from OU for a slot WR.

Braxton has alot more upside though. He's just really raw and is gonna need time before he can really make an impact

 

[Rich Spirit]

Braxton miller? No hate but I'd rather we go after Sterling Shepard from OU for a slot WR.

If we don't go WR in the 1st round, I can definitely see us getting Shepard in the 2nd round. I think it comes down to how confident Texans believe in Jaelen Strong.

In that case we can grab a DE in the 1st, someone like Vernon Butler or NT A'Shawn Robinson

 

[3rd Koast Kang]

He's more polished than Braxton. Braxton still a project..

True. I like his skill set though. Wouldn't be surprised if he ended up being a better pro than SS.

 

[3rd Koast Kang]

If we don't go WR in the 1st round, I can definitely see us getting Shepard in the 2nd round. I think it comes down to how confident Texans believe in Jaelen Strong.

In that case we can grab a DE in the 1st, someone like Vernon Butler or NT A'Shawn Robinson

I like Butler he'd be my top choice. I think WR can wait. Would Robinson fit the scheme? We could use a protege for Wilfork to groom.

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

Working downtown Chicago has it's perks, a lot of them actually. To get the city in a frenzy, they have team banners everywhere. I'm a devout Lions fan so I'm excited about being disappointed tomorrow. It's cold as hell. However, the draft picks are walking around the city so as a bonus, I got a selfie with Ezekiel Elliott from Ohio State.