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Post by patriotsnumero1fan on Nov 23, 2018 17:08:46 GMT -5
Watching drew lock reminds me of a guy like stafford. Great arm talent. Wouldn’t shock me if he went in the first round. This year his accuracy has been better.
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Post by seattlepat2016 on Nov 24, 2018 0:14:24 GMT -5
Have you guys seen BC's RB - AJ Dillon (6-0, 245)? The guy is a bruiser. ALways good to have one of those for when the weather gets cold. I really like him, unfortunately a sophomore.
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Post by seattlepat2016 on Nov 24, 2018 0:18:22 GMT -5
Wazzu, Was it because Browning is better than Minshew? Or was it because Peterson is better than Leach? I really thought Wazzu had a chance this year.
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Post by jjdbrasil on Nov 24, 2018 6:05:44 GMT -5
Washington RB Myles Gaskin breaks 1,000 yard mark for Pac-12 record fourth time
Nov 23, 2018; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin (9) celebrates a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports Rob Rang by Rob Rang 6 hrs -edited Gaskin runs for 170 yards and three TDs to lead Huskies over the Cougars in the 111th version of the Apple Cup.
Much of the buildup to the 111th edition of the Apple Cup -- the annual rivalry game between the University of Washington and Washington State Cougars -- not surprisingly focused on record-setting senior quarterbacks Jake Browning and Gardner Minshew.
Huskies running back Myles Gaskin ran Friday night as if personally offended by the slight, earning MVP honors for the victorious Huskies by rumbl ing for 170 yards and three touchdowns - the last one appropriately coming as he broke the 1,000 yard mark on the season for a Pac-12 record fourth consecutive year.While Gaskin's position as top Dawg in Washington's storied history is certain, he will be a polarizing prospect in the eyes of NFL scouts.
Though Gaskin has shown incredibly durability over his career - missing just just two games in four seasons - he lacks an ideal frame for the next level, with Washington's official athletic site listing him at a less-than-imposing 5-10, 193 pounds.
While perhaps not looking the part, Gaskin's eye-popping production (unofficially 5,131 rushing yards now) is a statistical testament to his deceiving power, balance and vision. Gaskin is a "natural" runner, showing the ability to alternately explode through the hole or exhibit excellent patience to allow blocks to develop. He shows good lateral agility to elude in tight spaces and accelerates smoothly, as he showed in the breakaway 80-yard touchdown run that served as the clinching big play in UW's 28-15 win over the favored Cougars.
Gaskin entered the game ranked third on NFLDraftScout.com's list of senior running backs. He does not project as a bell-cow starter in the NFL like top-rated Damien Harris from Alabama but more as a change of pace back, projecting as a do-it-all performer capable of starring in the right offense, similar to James White with the New England Patriots.
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Post by jjdbrasil on Nov 24, 2018 6:10:07 GMT -5
College Game Previews Week 13By Pigskin Paul Guillemette | November 23, 20180 Comment Now that you have gotten past your Turkey Day feast and are getting a taste of Black Friday shopping (or a clue to what bills will be coming in a month) it is time to sit down to enjoy the last full football Saturday with some key college match-ups. SAT NOV 24th NOON/ET ABC FLORIDA (8-3) by 4 @ FLORIDA STATE (5-6) It’s an in-state rivalry with the Seminoles needing a Win to keep streaks alive for consecutive years Bowling and non-losing records.The Gators can still wrap up a pretty important Bowl venue with a 9th WIN, in an impressive first season for Dan Mullen in Gainesville. Both teams have talented defenses but are erratic on offense. We may get to see a nice one-on-one matchup at times between OT/IVEY and DE/BANKS. I’ll take the visiting Gators in what may be a nail biter. Gators to watch include: #25 JORDAN SCARLETT RB 5’10/215 JR * #80 C’YONTAI LEWIS TE 6’4/235 #73 MARTEZ IVEY OT 6’3/315 * #54 KHARI CLARK DT 6’2/315 #96 CECE JEFFERSON DE 6’1/242 #33 DAVID REESE LB 6’0/240 JR * #23 CHAUNCY GARDNER-JOHNSON DB JR * SEMINOLE players to watch include: #11 NYQUAN MURRAY WR 5’11/185 #54 ALEC EBERLE OC 6’4/300 #99 BRIAN BURNS DE/ER 6’5/245 JR * #90 DEMARCUS CHRISTMAS DT 6’4/310 #28 LEVONTA TAYLOR CB 5’9/181 JR * SAT NOV 24th NOON/ET FOX MICHIGAN (10-1) by 3 @ OHIO STATE (10-1) The way the Buckeyes have played in November I should have a bigger point spread on this, but… HARBAUGH is still winless against Ohio State since taking over at his alma mater. The game is after all in Columbus at the Horseshoe. This is not a game I would wager on, nor would I expect a lot of scoring. If the Wolverines play it too close to the vest on Offense, they leave themselves in danger of losing on a big play late in the contest, and the Buckeyes have a lot more weapons to pull off a winning drive and/or a big-play score. For the fans who like the new era scoring-fests this probably will put you to sleep, especially in the first half. Michigan prospects to keep an eye on include: #22 KARON HIGDON RB 5’10/200 #74 BEN BREDESON OG 6’5/310 JR * #76 JUWANN BUSHELL-BEATTY OT 6’6/310 #3 RASHAN GARY DE 6’5/280 JR * INJ #90 BRYAN MONE DT 6’4/325 #15 CHASE WINOVICH DE/ER 6’3/250 #10 DEVIN BUSH IB 5’11/225 JR * #23 TERRY KINNEL FS 5’11/200 #22 DAVID LONG CB 5’11/187 JR * Buckeyes to watch include: #21 PARRIS CAMPBELL WR 6’1/208 #1 JOHNNIE DIXON WR 5’11/195 #59 ISAIAH PRINCE OT 6’7/310 #86 DRE’MONT JONES DT 6’3/290 * #46 DAMON ARNETTE CB 6’0/195 JR #4 JORDAN FULLER S 6’2/207 JR * SAT NOV 24th 7:30PM/ET SEC NETWORK L.S.U. (9-2) @ TEXAS A&M (7-4) by 5 A&M has played a tough schedule even by SEC standards and lost some close ones. I am banking on JIMBO FISHER cooking up some surprises for the offensively challenged Bayou Bengals. If the Aggies can get to 20 points I think they win. If their O stumbles then the LSU D could smother them. Give it up for that 12th-man in College Station! LSU pro prospects to watch include: #18 FOSTER MOREAU TE 6’6/255 #78 GARRETT BRUMFIELD OG 6’3/200 #36 COLE TRACY K 6’0/185 #90 RASARD LAWRENCE DL 6’3/300 JR * #40 DEVIN WHITE ILB 6’1/250 JR * #29 GREEDY WILLIAMS CB 6’2/185 RSo 8 #26 JOHN BATTLE SS 6’3/200 #9 GRANT DELPIT FS 6’2/200 JR * AGGIES pro prospects to watch for include; #5 TRAYVEON WILLIAMS RB 5’9/200 JR * #36 DANIEL LaCAMERA K 6’4/230 #8 KINGSLEY KEKE DT 6’4/305 #42 OTARO ALAKA IB 6’3/240 * #6 DONOVAN WILSON SS 6’1/207 #25 TYREL DODSON LB 6’2/242 JR SAT NOV 24th 10:15PM/ET ESPN UTAH STATE (10-1) @ BOISE STATE (9-2) by 4 No it’s not a showdown in a Power 5 Conference, but it matches up two teams I have been touting in my Top 15 for a month now. The Aggies were 6-7 last season but have been laying the wood to opponents all season. Their only loss was in the opener at Michigan State,31-38. They have scored over 50 points 6 times this season. They returned 52 letterman this season and have put them to good use. BOISE seems to be in contention for the MW Title and a good Bowl slot, since like… well, forever it seems. They have depth throughout the ranks, but their big pro prospect is QB BRETT RYPIEN, nephew of former NFLer Mark Rypien. #4 is not elite but is a good athlete, with an above average arm and has been a starter since his true frosh season. Playing at home on the blue turf, with RYPIEN at the helm should give the Broncos a slight edge. Utah State prospects include: #1 RON’QUAVION TARVER WR 6’4/215 #76 ROMAN ANDRUS OG 6’4/300 #42 SULI TAMAIVENA ILB 6’0/230 BOISE STATE prospects to look for include: #4 BRETT RYPIEN QB 6’2/205 * #7 A.J. RICHARDSON WR 6’0/215 * #55 DAVID MOA DE 6’3/280 #14 TYLER HORTON CB 5’11/185 Enjoy your weekend of games. Cheers Pigskin gbnreport.com/college-game-previews-week-13/
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Post by seattlepat2016 on Nov 24, 2018 10:57:10 GMT -5
Does anyone know why there is zero buzz for Joe Dineen, Jr (6-2, 235)? Despite being a LB who drops back a lot, he has been the leader in solo tackles over the past 2 years. Last year he had 89 - good enough for the third most in 2017. Yesterday, he got 11 to finish 2018 with the most solo tackles at 109. The guy with the second most solos has 87 (20+ fewer solos than Dineen). Is having a lot of solo tackles an indication of having a nose for the ball or is it an indication that QBs target him a lot?
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Post by seattlepat2016 on Nov 24, 2018 11:15:49 GMT -5
Washington RB Myles Gaskin breaks 1,000 yard mark for Pac-12 record fourth timeNov 23, 2018; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin (9) celebrates a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports Rob Rang by Rob Rang 6 hrs -edited Gaskin runs for 170 yards and three TDs to lead Huskies over the Cougars in the 111th version of the Apple Cup. Much of the buildup to the 111th edition of the Apple Cup -- the annual rivalry game between the University of Washington and Washington State Cougars -- not surprisingly focused on record-setting senior quarterbacks Jake Browning and Gardner Minshew. Huskies running back Myles Gaskin ran Friday night as if personally offended by the slight, earning MVP honors for the victorious Huskies by rumbl ing for 170 yards and three touchdowns - the last one appropriately coming as he broke the 1,000 yard mark on the season for a Pac-12 record fourth consecutive year. While Gaskin's position as top Dawg in Washington's storied history is certain, he will be a polarizing prospect in the eyes of NFL scouts.Though Gaskin has shown incredibly durability over his career - missing just just two games in four seasons - he lacks an ideal frame for the next level, with Washington's official athletic site listing him at a less-than-imposing 5-10, 193 pounds. While perhaps not looking the part, Gaskin's eye-popping production (unofficially 5,131 rushing yards now) is a statistical testament to his deceiving power, balance and vision. Gaskin is a "natural" runner, showing the ability to alternately explode through the hole or exhibit excellent patience to allow blocks to develop. He shows good lateral agility to elude in tight spaces and accelerates smoothly, as he showed in the breakaway 80-yard touchdown run that served as the clinching big play in UW's 28-15 win over the favored Cougars. Gaskin entered the game ranked third on NFLDraftScout.com's list of senior running backs. He does not project as a bell-cow starter in the NFL like top-rated Damien Harris from Alabama but more as a change of pace back, projecting as a do-it-all performer capable of starring in the right offense, similar to James White with the New England Patriots. No comment on whether NEP should draft him. I just want to add that despite his frame, he is not just an around the edge runner and he is hard to take down. He gets decent yards after contact. Better than a lot of bigger bodied RBs.
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Post by seattlepat2016 on Nov 24, 2018 23:49:00 GMT -5
Sleeper Donald-like-but-not-quite DT: Cortez Broughton (6-2,290) from Cincinnati. Pretty good at penetrating to create some interior pass pressure and has the stats to back it up - had 18.5 TFLs, 7.5 sacks in 2018. My guess is he will be available in the 6th round.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2018 6:09:24 GMT -5
Went to UCONN game, what a beatdown. Scratch anybody on UCONN in the Draft. Randall looked good, big kid, for a Safety. All over the field, on tackles, only played 3 Quarters. Could be a sleeper Safety in this Draft. Just looked at his numbers, had 11 Tackles, and 7 solo's, I always look at the Solos for Safeties.
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Post by mbeaulieu07 on Nov 27, 2018 12:33:39 GMT -5
He's been mentioned here a few times... but I think Umass WR Andy Isabella gets drafted on Day 2, which is not something you generally/ever see from a smallish, white slot-type WR. I think he's that good, and has dominated the high level competition that he's played. He's everything they look for in their slots, with his quicks, speed, route running/savvy, hands, RAC ability and toughness, etc... and he has PR potential/experience. Very good football player.
And I know Braxton Berrios is expected to be back in the fold next year... but Isabella looks like the superior prospect.
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Post by mbeaulieu07 on Nov 27, 2018 12:37:36 GMT -5
Went to UCONN game, what a beatdown. Scratch anybody on UCONN in the Draft. Randall looked good, big kid, for a Safety. All over the field, on tackles, only played 3 Quarters. Could be a sleeper Safety in this Draft. Just looked at his numbers, had 11 Tackles, and 7 solo's, I always look at the Solos for Safeties. I really liked the Delvon Randall tape that I saw last year... so much that I listed him as my "Way too early" pick for NE in Rd 1 of the 2019 draft... on last years draft thread (or maybe it was another thread... I don't remember), haha. There's a lot to like about the player, and I look forward to watching him in the East-West Shrine Game.
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Post by fisher on Nov 27, 2018 16:56:46 GMT -5
MB ... Thanks for the info. Any safety or LB info is welcomed as they and in dire need for upgrades.. The current safeties are indeed poor at best ..
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Post by mbeaulieu07 on Nov 28, 2018 15:33:31 GMT -5
MB ... Thanks for the info. Any safety or LB info is welcomed as they and in dire need for upgrades.. The current safeties are indeed poor at best .. Still a lot more research to be done, and my board remains fluid, but I really like what I've seen from the below safeties: Taylor Rapp- Washington Juan Thornhill- Virginia Chauncey Gardner-Johnson- Florida Jaquan Johnson- Miami Delvon Randall- Temple Andrew Wingard- WyomingOf that list, I think Rapp and Thornhill could be possible Chung replacements down the road, due to their ability to run and cover, as well as do their job vs. the run. And at LB, I think a lot depends on what they're looking for, as BB generally has a size premium when it comes to LB's... preferring players that are 6-1+ 240+ (at ILB) and 6-3+ 240+ (at OLB), though he's drafted some smaller LB's later on Day 3. As things stand today, and a few of these players could be long gone by the time NE is on the clock, I like the followings players: Devin White- LSU Mack Wilson- Alabama Tevon Coney- Notre Dame Anfernee Jennings- Alabama DeAndre Walker- Georgia TJ Edwards- Wisconsin Shaq Quarternman- Miami Cameron Smith- USCOf that list, man, when I watch Anfernee Jennings, I just see a BB type LB, as a Hightower sized (6-2 266) player with length and power. He's a strong edge setter, that can get after the QB with his bull-rush and strong hands, and also has experience playing in space... but he's not the fast, twitchy LB that many fans are clamoring for. So if BB sticks to what he's generally liked, Jennings could/would be a solid option for them.
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Post by thejuice on Nov 28, 2018 22:26:07 GMT -5
MB ... Thanks for the info. Any safety or LB info is welcomed as they and in dire need for upgrades.. The current safeties are indeed poor at best .. Still a lot more research to be done, and my board remains fluid, but I really like what I've seen from the below safeties: Taylor Rapp- Washington Juan Thornhill- Virginia Chancey Gardner-Johnson- Florida Jaquan Johnson- Miami Delvon Randall- Temple Andrew Wingard- WyomingOf that list, I think Rapp and Thornhill could be possible Chung replacements down the road, due to their ability to run and cover, as well as do their job vs. the run. And at LB, I think a lot depends on what they're looking for, as BB generally has a size premium when it comes to LB's... preferring players that are 6-1+ 240+ (at ILB) and 6-3+ 240+ (at OLB), though he's drafted some smaller LB's later on Day 3. As things stand today, and a few of these players could be long gone by the time NE is on the clock, I like the followings players: Devin White- LSU Mack Wilson- Alabama Tevon Coney- Notre Dame Anfernee Jennings- Alabama DeAndre Walker- Georgia TJ Edwards- Wisconsin Shaq Quarternman- Miami Cameron Smith- USCOf that list, man, when I watch Anfernee Jennings, I just see a BB type LB, as a Hightower sized (6-2 266) player with length and power. He's a strong edge setter, that can get after the QB with his bull-rush and strong hands, and also has experience playing in space... but he's not the fast, twitchy LB that many fans are clamoring for. So if BB sticks to what he's generally liked, Jennings could/would be a solid option for them. is it too much to ask or hope for, to get 2 or 3 guys from this list in the next draft? retooling these 2 positions, along with getting the next qb, is of utmost importance for the pats, imo.
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Post by fisher on Nov 29, 2018 9:29:20 GMT -5
MB ... Thanks for the info. Any safety or LB info is welcomed as they and in dire need for upgrades.. The current safeties are indeed poor at best .. Still a lot more research to be done, and my board remains fluid, but I really like what I've seen from the below safeties: Taylor Rapp- Washington Juan Thornhill- Virginia Chauncey Gardner-Johnson- Florida Jaquan Johnson- Miami Delvon Randall- Temple Andrew Wingard- WyomingOf that list, I think Rapp and Thornhill could be possible Chung replacements down the road, due to their ability to run and cover, as well as do their job vs. the run. And at LB, I think a lot depends on what they're looking for, as BB generally has a size premium when it comes to LB's... preferring players that are 6-1+ 240+ (at ILB) and 6-3+ 240+ (at OLB), though he's drafted some smaller LB's later on Day 3. As things stand today, and a few of these players could be long gone by the time NE is on the clock, I like the followings players: Devin White- LSU Mack Wilson- Alabama Tevon Coney- Notre Dame Anfernee Jennings- Alabama DeAndre Walker- Georgia TJ Edwards- Wisconsin Shaq Quarternman- Miami Cameron Smith- USCOf that list, man, when I watch Anfernee Jennings, I just see a BB type LB, as a Hightower sized (6-2 266) player with length and power. He's a strong edge setter, that can get after the QB with his bull-rush and strong hands, and also has experience playing in space... but he's not the fast, twitchy LB that many fans are clamoring for. So if BB sticks to what he's generally liked, Jennings could/would be a solid option for them. One LB I really enjoy watching is Devin Bush (Michigan) even though he got hurt in the OSU game.. He doesn't match the BB philosophy regarding Big Slower Lb's but this is a new football world that requires some speed at least..
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Post by mbeaulieu07 on Nov 29, 2018 10:22:19 GMT -5
Still a lot more research to be done, and my board remains fluid, but I really like what I've seen from the below safeties: Taylor Rapp- Washington Juan Thornhill- Virginia Chauncey Gardner-Johnson- Florida Jaquan Johnson- Miami Delvon Randall- Temple Andrew Wingard- WyomingOf that list, I think Rapp and Thornhill could be possible Chung replacements down the road, due to their ability to run and cover, as well as do their job vs. the run. And at LB, I think a lot depends on what they're looking for, as BB generally has a size premium when it comes to LB's... preferring players that are 6-1+ 240+ (at ILB) and 6-3+ 240+ (at OLB), though he's drafted some smaller LB's later on Day 3. As things stand today, and a few of these players could be long gone by the time NE is on the clock, I like the followings players: Devin White- LSU Mack Wilson- Alabama Tevon Coney- Notre Dame Anfernee Jennings- Alabama DeAndre Walker- Georgia TJ Edwards- Wisconsin Shaq Quarternman- Miami Cameron Smith- USCOf that list, man, when I watch Anfernee Jennings, I just see a BB type LB, as a Hightower sized (6-2 266) player with length and power. He's a strong edge setter, that can get after the QB with his bull-rush and strong hands, and also has experience playing in space... but he's not the fast, twitchy LB that many fans are clamoring for. So if BB sticks to what he's generally liked, Jennings could/would be a solid option for them. One LB I really enjoy watching is Devin Bush (Michigan) even though he got hurt in the OSU game.. He doesn't match the BB philosophy regarding Big Slower Lb's but this is a new football world that requires some speed at least.. Very good player, yes. I have him on my board as a hybrid, as he's listed at 5-11 233. If they were to select him on the first two days, I think it would signal a shift from their philosophy and preferences at the position.
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Post by mbeaulieu07 on Nov 29, 2018 10:26:30 GMT -5
Still a lot more research to be done, and my board remains fluid, but I really like what I've seen from the below safeties: Taylor Rapp- Washington Juan Thornhill- Virginia Chancey Gardner-Johnson- Florida Jaquan Johnson- Miami Delvon Randall- Temple Andrew Wingard- WyomingOf that list, I think Rapp and Thornhill could be possible Chung replacements down the road, due to their ability to run and cover, as well as do their job vs. the run. And at LB, I think a lot depends on what they're looking for, as BB generally has a size premium when it comes to LB's... preferring players that are 6-1+ 240+ (at ILB) and 6-3+ 240+ (at OLB), though he's drafted some smaller LB's later on Day 3. As things stand today, and a few of these players could be long gone by the time NE is on the clock, I like the followings players: Devin White- LSU Mack Wilson- Alabama Tevon Coney- Notre Dame Anfernee Jennings- Alabama DeAndre Walker- Georgia TJ Edwards- Wisconsin Shaq Quarternman- Miami Cameron Smith- USCOf that list, man, when I watch Anfernee Jennings, I just see a BB type LB, as a Hightower sized (6-2 266) player with length and power. He's a strong edge setter, that can get after the QB with his bull-rush and strong hands, and also has experience playing in space... but he's not the fast, twitchy LB that many fans are clamoring for. So if BB sticks to what he's generally liked, Jennings could/would be a solid option for them. is it too much to ask or hope for, to get 2 or 3 guys from this list in the next draft? retooling these 2 positions, along with getting the next qb, is of utmost importance for the pats, imo. The only position that I don't see them targeting in the first two rounds of the 2019 draft, is RB.... but this is BB, so anything is possible. And I agree, if your next QB is there, that's your pick. And no, I don't think it's too much to ask to land a S and LB with two of their Day 1/2 picks.
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Post by seattlepat2016 on Nov 29, 2018 23:50:53 GMT -5
MB ... Thanks for the info. Any safety or LB info is welcomed as they and in dire need for upgrades.. The current safeties are indeed poor at best .. And at LB, I think a lot depends on what they're looking for, as BB generally has a size premium when it comes to LB's... preferring players that are 6-1+ 240+ (at ILB) and 6-3+ 240+ (at OLB), though he's drafted some smaller LB's later on Day 3. As things stand today, and a few of these players could be long gone by the time NE is on the clock, I like the followings players: Devin White- LSU Mack Wilson- Alabama Tevon Coney- Notre Dame Anfernee Jennings- Alabama DeAndre Walker- Georgia TJ Edwards- Wisconsin Shaq Quarternman- Miami Cameron Smith- USCOf that list, man, when I watch Anfernee Jennings, I just see a BB type LB, as a Hightower sized (6-2 266) player with length and power. He's a strong edge setter, that can get after the QB with his bull-rush and strong hands, and also has experience playing in space... but he's not the fast, twitchy LB that many fans are clamoring for. So if BB sticks to what he's generally liked, Jennings could/would be a solid option for them. Coney and Jennings will be gone early. I like Devin White a lot. I want to see more of Mack Wilson and D'Andre Walker. They have badass highlight youtubes, but not the matching production stat-wise. Actually, I find these two guys' highlight (not game vids) to be more impressive than Foster's last year but neither even made half of Foster's tackles.
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Post by seattlepat2016 on Nov 29, 2018 23:53:51 GMT -5
MB ... Thanks for the info. Any safety or LB info is welcomed as they and in dire need for upgrades.. The current safeties are indeed poor at best .. Still a lot more research to be done, and my board remains fluid, but I really like what I've seen from the below safeties: Taylor Rapp- Washington Juan Thornhill- Virginia Chauncey Gardner-Johnson- Florida Jaquan Johnson- Miami Delvon Randall- Temple Andrew Wingard- WyomingOf that list, I think Rapp and Thornhill could be possible Chung replacements down the road, due to their ability to run and cover, as well as do their job vs. the run. I am a big fan of Rapp and Thornhill. I just don't see them lasting 'til NE's turn. Of course someone can still turn in a lights out performance at the bowls, to push them down.
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Post by mbeaulieu07 on Nov 30, 2018 7:52:24 GMT -5
And at LB, I think a lot depends on what they're looking for, as BB generally has a size premium when it comes to LB's... preferring players that are 6-1+ 240+ (at ILB) and 6-3+ 240+ (at OLB), though he's drafted some smaller LB's later on Day 3. As things stand today, and a few of these players could be long gone by the time NE is on the clock, I like the followings players: Devin White- LSU Mack Wilson- Alabama Tevon Coney- Notre Dame Anfernee Jennings- Alabama DeAndre Walker- Georgia TJ Edwards- Wisconsin Shaq Quarternman- Miami Cameron Smith- USCOf that list, man, when I watch Anfernee Jennings, I just see a BB type LB, as a Hightower sized (6-2 266) player with length and power. He's a strong edge setter, that can get after the QB with his bull-rush and strong hands, and also has experience playing in space... but he's not the fast, twitchy LB that many fans are clamoring for. So if BB sticks to what he's generally liked, Jennings could/would be a solid option for them. Coney and Jennings will be gone early. I like Devin White a lot. I want to see more of Mack Wilson and D'Andre Walker. They have badass highlight youtubes, but not the matching production stat-wise. Actually, I find these two guys' highlight (not game vids) to be more impressive than Foster's last year but neither even made half of Foster's tackles. You're referring to Reuben Foster from two years ago? I'd expect White to be off the board first, between he, Coney and Jennings... and think the latter two could very well be there in the bottom 5-6 picks of Rd 1. Same for Rapp and Thornhill.
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Post by mbeaulieu07 on Dec 1, 2018 8:39:22 GMT -5
With the seeming decline in #87's play this season (likely due to multiple factors), no long term deal in the works (that we know of), and retirement a possibility, TE could very well be a position that's address with one of their early round picks, as it has long been a cornerstone piece of NE's offense.
The good news is, TE could be one of the stronger offensive positions in this draft. Look no further than Iowa, where BB's old pal, Kirk Ferentz, frequently churns out tough, NFL caliber talent, and this year is no different. And while TE Noah Fant seems to garner most of the attention (for good reason), it could be their other TE that ends up in NE, should he declare for the draft (he's a RS Soph). Fant is an extremely athletic option, with almost WR like skills, but TJ Hockenson (6-5 250) is more of the dual-purpose type that's seasoned and strong as an inline blocker, and a weapon in the passing game, using solid hands, athleticism, route-running RAC power and ball skills to make life hard for opposing linebackers, and creating havoc up the seam. He's a versatile player that will create match-up problems at the NFL level... and statistically, he's been superior in 2018 to the more highly regarded Fant, putting up 46-717-6 (15.59 YPC) to Fant's 39-519-7 (13.31 YPC).
In closing, if he declares (Fant already has), I think he's very much in the mix for NE with one of their first three picks. Really, really like this player.
Below are some 2018 highlights:
youtu.be/yF_tpb_ejEs
NOTE: I'm also high on Stanford TE Kaden Smith, and will profile him at a later date.
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Post by mbeaulieu07 on Dec 1, 2018 17:13:58 GMT -5
At this point (heading into the week 13 games), Jaylon Ferguson is my favorite edge rusher. I have no idea if he has any off field issues. Sure seems like a good fit for them on the edge... with the ability/potential to kick inside on 3rd down as needed.
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Post by mbeaulieu07 on Dec 2, 2018 9:04:43 GMT -5
And here's an example of Hockenson as a blocker... get some syrup for that pancake.
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Post by mbeaulieu07 on Dec 2, 2018 10:32:50 GMT -5
First Round, give me AJ Brown of Ole MIss, best WR in football. Time we had a game breaker! I feel like Metcalf is regarded as the better prospect, with more upside? I also love the bloodlines, and remember really liking his uncle when I was younger. #21 in those beautiful old Browns uni's. Also, what's your opinion of TE Dawson Knox? He staying in school?
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Post by lowfbiq on Dec 3, 2018 12:49:50 GMT -5
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