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Re: Mock Draft 2017

By JCSwishMan33
4/25/2017 1:29 pm
Authorccurrier wrote:
Or Kessler. Either could be solid, especially with whoever they draft in round 2 or later to throw to... Great group of TEs, and there are some great value WRs that can play third fiddle.

I worry about Kessler after 2 concussions last year. I don't they'd want to risk him being the starter.

Re: Mock Draft 2017

By Authorccurrier
4/25/2017 1:35 pm
Pernbronze wrote:
Well written and a very good read... I'm not too sure on RB to the 49ers or Bucs. I just don't see it as the teams priorities and given the depth of RB in the draft I just don't see the value there especially for the 49ers.


Yeah, that's true. Perhaps David Njoku to the Bucs. Still a Florida resident, and he also happens to be a 1st round TE. They want a TE1 for the two tight end sets, and they said that Brate is the number 2. I have a really strong feeling that they'll go offense and add another weapon for Jameis Winston, especially after they're great additions on defense during free agency. John Ross was the favorite before the Djax signing. I can't see them adding him now. I think it'll come down to Corey Davis (the least likely), David Njoku, Dalvin Cook, or Christian McCaffery (who will probably be the automatic choice if he's there; he can play WR and RB).

If they don't grab an RB in round 1, I think Marlon Mack and Jeremy McNichols both have a shot at being this year's David Johnson/Jordan Howard. Round 3 would be about right for Mack based upon where the Bucs are picking. I don't think he'd be there at that point in round 4.

Re: Mock Draft 2017

By Authorccurrier
4/25/2017 3:16 pm
On the Cook to Buccaneers note, I just found something on WalterFootball.com.
The Buccaneers really like Dalvin Cook and will pick him if he's available at No. 19. - Todd McShay, ESPN
There have been some rumblings about Cook slipping to the second day of the draft because he tested very poorly, but some teams still watch film. Cook's excellent vision is unmatched, and he would fill a hole for the Buccaneers. We have Cook going to Tampa in our 2017 NFL Mock Draft. -Walter

Read more at http://walterfootball.com/nflrumors#p8OwK6GBeJzs6f3v.99


So I guess I might have mocked it correctly. It also says that the Redskins are split on whether or not to take Cook or another playmaker in round 1.

Mock Draft 2017 Round 2

By Authorccurrier
4/25/2017 3:24 pm
I'm adding round 2 right now to the post at the start.

Re: Mock Draft 2017

By Authorccurrier
4/25/2017 5:22 pm
I've finished adding round 2 to the start of this thread!

Re: Mock Draft 2017

By hchoudhry17
4/26/2017 9:18 am
As much as people are gonna rip the jets for doing so, i want Watson so bad. This guy is gonna be special and I'm sure (actually more like praying) he's our savior. Just know whoever we choose, the jet fans at the draft will boo like there's no tomorrow!

Re: Mock Draft 2017

By Brrexkl
4/26/2017 1:01 pm
JCSwishMan33 wrote:
Authorccurrier wrote:
Or Kessler. Either could be solid, especially with whoever they draft in round 2 or later to throw to... Great group of TEs, and there are some great value WRs that can play third fiddle.

I worry about Kessler after 2 concussions last year. I don't they'd want to risk him being the starter.


The problem is, EVERYONE was catching concussions. The OL was terrible... well, certain parts of it.

We should have that fixed now to be able to keep QBs upright and without bruising their brains.

Re: Mock Draft 2017

By Authorccurrier
4/26/2017 1:43 pm
Now, the Browns definitely have an above average, maybe even elite offensive line. Joe Thomas, Joel Bitonio, Kevin Zeitler, J.C. Tretter... Sounds like a recipe for success. They need a Right Tackle. That's it. RTs have become less important recently with less emphasis on the RT as the blocker in charge of the ground game, and the decrease in rushing in general. Isaiah Crowell ran for almost 1,000 yards on a superb 4.9 YPC last season, and Duke Johnson also did very well, WITHOUT three different offensive line positions, and minor injuries to the other two positions hampering the play of the line. They both had great receiving figures, as well.

They have Corey Coleman. He wasn't as good as expected, but Coleman definitely still brought skill to the table, even after his injury. He will continue to bring that skill to the table. Looking at rookie seasons, comparing impact and numbers, do you know who Coleman reminds me a lot of? Brandin Cooks. They had nearly identical rookie seasons and they have nearly identical skill sets. I could see Coleman taking a huge step up this year. In less games, he outperformed Brandin Cooks' rookie season, with Terrelle Pryor absorbing the majority of the targets, and in less games. Coleman could become the #1 wideout that the team needs.

Terrelle Pryor is good, but wasn't willing to play in Cleveland unless they gave him a ton of money so he could check out on his career. They were smart with the cap. Pryor went to Washington for less money, so he could win games. I think there was mutual benefit.

The Browns added Jamie Collins and Emmanuel Ogbah to their defense, and they have Carl Nassib as a developmental prospect. They drafted Shon Coleman, who can compete with Cameron Erving for RT after a year in the league. They reached on Kessler, but when healthy, he wasn't bad. My issue with him is that the Browns' best receivers are all downfield threats, and he doesn't have a big arm. They grabbed Ricardo Louis in the draft last year, and I think he could evolve into an 800 yard receiver; a high end #3 or average #2 receiver.

I think they showed a big change in their draft last year. It wasn't just the amount of picks; it was the savvy that they showed during the draft. I think people will look back at the 2016 and 2017 drafts as the end of the 1999 run where they were inept.

Re: Mock Draft 2017

By Authorccurrier
4/26/2017 2:01 pm
I also think that Danny Shelton, Christian Kirksey, and Joe Haden are foundational pieces. Haden has had too much on his shoulders, but with added support through the draft, he should perform better in the future.

Does anyone else have any mock drafts they would like to post?

Re: Mock Draft 2017

By ibblacklavender02
4/26/2017 7:10 pm
I'm from Houston and I think the Texans take Garrett Bolles, OT, Utah, or Gabriel Peppers, SS, Michigan.....If not we def have a lot of places to go but I don't think QB will be our first pick....