2017 Draft - Round 1 Game Thread
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Maybe the Niners think they can piece together Reuben Foster and Navarro Bowman and get one really great, healthy LB.
Regardless of how the players turn out (uncertainty can be said about any draft pick), they played their hand quite well and came out with some pretty nice prospects, while also adding more draft ammo down the road. They need to add as many top end players as they can and they added three tonight, a first round pick for next year and still have a treasure trove of draft capital this weekend.
They traded down, then up, right?
The Browns and 49ers proved that if you really suck, so that you're picking first and second in the first and second round, you can get good players.
Nope, no one close at the WR slot especially for the 32 and trading down 15 picks from the 3rd to the 4th
I thought he looked vaguely competent for a rookie last year all things considered. He has journeyman vet potential.
Well this draft is crazy considered one of if not the worst O-line class ever.
At this point Belichick could trade Brady for a 6th round pick and run two QB formations featuring Tim Tebow and Jamarcus Russell and I'd still swear on a stack of Bibles that it's what gives the Pats the best chance to win.
I would do the dance of joy if that happens. LSU secondary was a binky of mine. Really not liking them going intradivision.
Rapaport just reported people are already calling the Packers for #33 and speculation is to take Webb or Kizer. Probably going to happen to the Seahawks at #34 too.
Adam SchefterVerified account @AdamSchefter
Friday is Seahawks' GM John Schneider's day: 6 scheduled picks - two in the 2nd, four in the 3rd.
Friday is Seahawks' GM John Schneider's day: 6 scheduled picks - two in the 2nd, four in the 3rd.
Here's one stab at a Day 2 Mock
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/04/28/nfl-draft-friday-day-2-rounds-2-3-mock-draft
No. 72 New England Patriots (from Carolina): Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama
Ah, the Patriots pick at last! They actually get a first-round pass rushing talent in Williams, who slipped because of character concerns.
No. 96 New England Patriots: Adam Shaheen, TE, Ashland
The Division-II prospect is a big pass-catcher who is said to have Rob Gronkowski-like traits.
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/04/28/nfl-draft-friday-day-2-rounds-2-3-mock-draft
No. 72 New England Patriots (from Carolina): Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama
Ah, the Patriots pick at last! They actually get a first-round pass rushing talent in Williams, who slipped because of character concerns.
No. 96 New England Patriots: Adam Shaheen, TE, Ashland
The Division-II prospect is a big pass-catcher who is said to have Rob Gronkowski-like traits.
Eh. I don't see a character concerns guy being picked by the Pats at this stage. It's not like they're desperate for talent and the morning of the WH visit is still fresh.
I do think they need to hit on guys in the later rounds to justify their shorter term trades. I really like the idea of Sidney Jones who she has going a couple picks ahead. The Pats don't need anyone to contribute this year really but he's as good of a bet as there is in the 3rd round to be a starter in 2018. Would take Butlers spot. Makes a lot of sense unless they're still real high on Cy Jones.
C'mon ... it's time to don your big boy pants. Jeff Howe and Mary Kay Cabot ought to have kids together --
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/04/jimmy_garoppolo_chatter_continues_but_all_quiet_in_foxboro_as_draft_begins
The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dream shall never die ...
I think at this point all indications are that there just isn't mutual interest in a Jimmy G trade. That said, if there is (or it arises), Cleveland still has plenty of ammo to get it done. E.g., they could package either 2(52) or 3(65) with the 2018 HOU 1st, which would make some sense for both sides. Cle avoids giving up a high 1st (1/12/theirs next year) and walks away from the draft with a really solid haul. Not that I can ever guess what NE would do, but with that late 2nd/top 3rd pick they'd have a great shot at Sidney Jones as a Malcolm replacement for next season (or more likely, someone from Rutgers), while adding a late first for next year.
There is no way new England goes for that. That has the value of two second round picks this year. I have to think they were offered more than that given what we saw some of the teams give up to draft a quarterback.
Re: the Browns/Texans trade
By most draft value charts the Browns actually lost value if you discount the 2018 pick, and even if you don't it is rather close. I definitely think they should have gotten more, especially considering how desperate Houston apparently was.
Ian RapoportVerified account @RapSheet 1m1 minute ago
After trading up for #Miami TE David Njoku, the #Browns have informed veteran TE Gary Barnidge he’ll be cut, source said.
After trading up for #Miami TE David Njoku, the #Browns have informed veteran TE Gary Barnidge he’ll be cut, source said.
Kevin SeifertVerified account @SeifertESPN 1h1 hour ago
Wow. Per @mortreport, even @ChicagoBears coach John Fox didn’t know about plan to draft QB Mitchell Trubisky until a couple hours before.
Bearstown!
Wow. Per @mortreport, even @ChicagoBears coach John Fox didn’t know about plan to draft QB Mitchell Trubisky until a couple hours before.
Bearstown!
If I'm the patriots I sign Barnridge asap. Yes, even w Gronk and Allen. He's a very, very good player. Don't get this release.
Well it depends on how much, doesn't it? If he's willing to do a cheap deal, there's no downside other than the opportunity cost of not having some UDFA in camp
They have 90 roster spots at the start of camp and very, very few picks so there's no reason you can't do both. And I'll bet they do add some young TEs, given the age, contract situation, health history, and limited special teams potential of Allen and Gronk.
