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When I saw that interview with JD the other day, I knew I'd seen those shoulders before.

1 minute ago, AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy said:

Jayden looks like a freshman point guard. 

In high school

8 minutes ago, Warhead36 said:

Glad Maye will be a Patriot. I won't have to root against him. He's such a likable dude and he's gonna be a star if they can build properly around him.

I wanted Maye, and I live in New England.  I'm pretty sure this was Dante's perception of hell.

Congrats DG, long overdue.

24 minutes ago, goskins10 said:

 

 

Lets see if I did this right. Untitled spreadsheet.zip

 

 

If this does not work.  I might be able to do file by file. But that might take more time.  

Success on my end!  Thank you sir!

46 minutes ago, mudhog said:

I couldn't get it to open

38 minutes ago, goskins10 said:

 

 

Do you have Excel? I treid and it opened for me.  Of course it's on my machine.   I sent it through PM. Maybe try there.  If not, I will ask the mods if there is way. 

I couldn't either, and I don't have excel.  Is there any way to import it into Google sheets?  I really appreciate you trying to make this work. 

3 minutes ago, Dah-Dee said:

RG3 still doing.... RG3 things:

 

 

 

If only our front office was able to be more thorough during the draft process.  If they put in the proper effort and asked the right questions, they would've known how much RG3 loves dragon Ball z, and they would've known to steer clear.  It would've saved us a lot of heartache. Can't win with a guy like that. 

Does anyone know where I could find past mock draft results? I know we use the same thread and delete the old results off the first post and replace it with the current draft, but I didn't know if the old ones were archived somewhere. I searched ES GM's Mock Draft and only found the current year's results. Thank you!

We all know where this is heading: we take a QB at #2, and it's a roller coaster ride from the get go, but it's our pick at 222 overall Sam Hartman that leads our perennial playoff team and makes GMAP look like a genius. 

I have been on team Maye since we secured #2, but I will feel good about whomever GMAP takes.  He is privy to a lot more info, not to mention much more qualified than I am, so I trust his decision.  I'm excited to have an answer in 4 days.  

Another reason to like the DQ hire over Ben Johnson: I think his presence helps lessen the concern over JD and his mother's personality if that's the guy they want.  DQ is a people person, and I am confident he would navigate JDs experience here successfully.  Being a rookie coach, Ben Johnson could've let the personalities lead to drama / discord.  I don't have those concerns with DQ in charge, unless JD is a world class prima Donna.

3 minutes ago, clskinsfan said:

I honestly have no idea why the team is hiding their intentions. They control the draft right now. Caleb is going to Chicago. That is happening. Really no reason to keep people in suspense. Especially with Peters saying in the presser the other day that he doesnt see a situation where they would trade down. Unless they honestly have not decided yet. Which I find hard to believe with 4 days left. 

It's smart for them to talk trade with other teams right up until the selection, even if GMAP is convinced you don't want to trade.  One, you never know, maybe you get an offer that blows you away and you pull the trigger.  Not likely, but possible.  Second, and more applicable, it can be good to talk with the other FOs to see how they negotiate, what's the best offer you received, etc.  Might help negotiations in future years if we hold this high of a pick again.  Maybe you would be able to gather some Intel on their mindset that may help get a feel for how late 1st / day 2 may unfold, and lines of communication will already be open in case we want to trade up.

One thing is for sure: they could care less if fans are left in suspense, and rightfully so.

Thank you to @COWBOY-KILLA- @goskins10 @Chump Bailey for all the time you guys put in to help it run smoothly.  Thanks to all for another fun year, especially those who did some nice write ups. I like learning about the late rounders I've never heard of.

Broncos draft picks

1.12 TE Brock Bowers, Georgia 

3.76 C Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia

4.121 CB Caelen Carson, Wake Forest

5.136 DL Leonard Taylor, Miami FL

5.145 RB Bucky Irving, Oregon

5.147 LB/S James Williams, Miami FL

6.203 OT Julian Pearl, Illinois

6.207 Edge Braiden McGregor, Michigan 

Bucs draft picks

2.34 CB Ennis Rakestraw, Mizzou 

2.57 TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas

3.68 S Javon Bullard, Georgia 

3.89 WR Johnny Wilson, Florida St

3.92 G Zak Zinter, Michigan

4.125 Edge Gabriel Murphy, UCLA

6.220 DL Fabien Lovett, Florida St

7.246 OT LaDarius Henderson, Michigan

With the 246th pick, Bucs select OT Ladarius Henderson, Michigan.

LaDarius Henderson is an alignment-versatile prospect with the experience and downhill strength to challenge for snaps.”

Strengths:

Quick feet

Good leverage in run game

Lateral agility

Strong upper half

Concerns:

Plays over feet

Counters vs. speed

https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2024/01/19/ladarius-henderson-scouting-report-nfl-draft-2024

@Epochalypse you're up

1 hour ago, Going Commando said:

Adisa Isaac was picked #63 by SF.

To his credit, he did say he could be a steal in the 7th.  I agree with him there.

With the 220th pick, Bucs select Fabien Lovett, DL, Florida St

Fabien Lovett has the size and natural strength to be a productive run-stopping defensive tackle.”

Strengths:

• Strength at the point of attack

• Technique deconstructing one-on-one blocks  

• Good motor/effort  

• Natural athlete 

Concerns:

• Ability to offer a consistent pass rush  

• Consistently winning against double teams 

• Lacks quick twitch and burst 

https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2024/01/02/fabien-lovett-scouting-report-nfl-draft-2024

@Chump Bailey, you're up

With the 207th pick, Broncos select Braiden Mcgregor, edge, Michigan.

Braiden McGregor is an active edge rusher who plays with a hot motor and quickness to work his way into opposing backfields.” 

Strengths:

• Functional athleticism

• Quick-handed puncher

• Active motor

Concerns:

• Sack production

• Anchoring against the run

• Shedding blocks

https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2024/01/24/braiden-mcgregor-scouting-report-nfl-draft-2024

@Chump Bailey, you're up.

1 hour ago, PokerPacker said:

With the 202nd pick of the draft, the Packers select:
Edefuan Ulofoshio, LB, Washington

He's a solid athlete at LB, putting up elite explosiveness numbers with a 39.5" vertical leap, and 10'8" broad jump, along with a great 4.56s 40-time.  He's a little under-sized at only 6'0", though stocky build weighing in at 236 at that height.  Decent 33" arms plus is leaping ability help to overcome his size disadvantage in coverage.  Scouts don't seem to know what to make of him, as I've seen takes ranging from coverage-specialist with trouble in run support, to run-stopper who needs to work on his coverage skills.

From the film I've watched, I didn't see anything that stood out as a negative in coverage, and the numbers seem to support him as a coverage LB; his season-average QB rating when thrown to hasn't surpassed 57.1 since his freshman season.  In run-support, he plays downhill.  He'll choose a gap and burst through.  He needs to work on picking his gaps, as he doesn't always choose correctly, but I'll take that over the countless LBs I've watched who just stand there watching the backfield and then the play blows by them before they ever get involved.  Once he makes his way to the ball-carrier, he's a solid tackler and provides some thump while wrapping up with strong hands.  He's effective at splitting gaps between blockers when blitzing the QB or pursuing a ball-carrier on screens and end-arounds.  One thing that needs a lot of work is coming off blocks, however.  Once a blocker gets hands on him, it's game over; he doesn't have much ability to get off a block; as such, he also tends to try to run around blockers rather than engaging, which can hurt in gap-control.  I think Ulofoshio has the potential to grow into an every-down type linebacker, but to start, he'll compete for snaps as a nickelback where he can be effective in both coverage and blitzing the QB on occasion.

Another late rounder I like.  Wouldn't be surprised to see him go much earlier.

35 minutes ago, mcterry said:

With the 204th pick the Buffalo Bills select Khristian Boyd, DT Northern Iowa

That was the other guy I was debating at 203.  Good pick.  

With the 203rd pick, the Broncos select Julian Pearl, OT, Illinois.

With the 136th pick, Broncos select Leonard Taylor III, DL, U of Miami

@clskinsfan, you're up.

1 minute ago, PokerPacker said:

This round was way too fast.  I just picked last night.  Gonna take me a bit to figure out my pick.

That's what I say to my kids when dinner rolls around.  What are you looking at me for I've already fed you twice today.

With the 125th pick, the Bucs select Gabriel Murphy, edge, UCLA.

Gabriel Murphy is a polished edge rusher with plus athleticism and versatility for creative defensive coordinators.” 

Strengths:

• Dip, rip, and bend around corners

• Polished hand fighter

• Quickness and suddenness 

• Strong first step

• Pass-rush alignment versatility

Concerns:

• Short arms and wingspan

• Block shedding

• Speed-to-power conversion

• Maintaining outside leverage vs. run

@PokerPacker you're up

With the 121st pick, Broncos select CB Caelen Carson, Wake Forest.

Write up in a bit

@clskinsfan you're up

With the 92nd pick, Bucs select G Zak Zinter, Michigan.

Probably a 2nd rounder before his injury.  Recovery is reportedly going well.  Fills a big need and will start when healthy.  Bucs feel they got a discount on a great prospect.

Zinter enters the league with NFL size, toughness and technique. He is an average athlete in short spaces but is very capable of climbing to the second level with good angles and making hits on short pulls. He can be stood up and neutralized by two-gapping pluggers but is rarely beaten soundly. His pass protection will be average by NFL standards. Active rushers will give him more issues than you might like. Zinter’s draft stock might be hindered by the recovery from his injury, but the tape suggests he’s a starter on the next level.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/zak-zinter/32005a49-4e61-5024-6aa5-537c5960518b

@Chump Bailey, you're up.

With the 89th pick, Bucs select WR Johnny Wilson, Florida St.

Bucs like the traits, and are hoping the inability to separate in 2023 was due to injury and that he can bounce back.  Feel he has a high ceiling and don't think a switch to TE is necessary.  Much needed youth to wr room with an aging mike Evans and Godwin racking up some miles too.

Johnny Wilson has a rare combination of size, quickness, and athleticism that makes him a mismatch for most defenders. ” 

Strengths:

• Great catch radius   

• Contested-catch ability (red-zone threat)

• Positional versatility (alignment versatile) 

• Short-area quickness to separate 

Concerns:

• Ability to create separation on vertical routes 

• Beat press against bigger stronger corners  

• Role-specific

https://thedraftnetwork.com/2023/12/20/johnny-wilson-scouting-report-nfl-draft-2024

@clskinsfan you're up.  I believe @Chump Bailey is picking for you tho.

1 minute ago, clskinsfan said:

PokerPacker must be writing a novel. He has been typing for 34 minutes.

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