2022 General Draft Thread

"OwesOwn614 wrote:

I wouldn't complain about any of several WRs. What I want is for there to be a run on any position so that we'll all see the obvious low-hanging fruit when we pick. Thanks to the immediate success of Chase and Waddle and Justin Jefferson before them, I can easily see several WRs moving into the first round. A run on QBs, RBs or CBs would benefit us. If we can catch a Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (who dropped to the 2nd round last year) at #29, snatch value over obvious need. If we can get a top-3 tackle or interior lineman (depending on free agency), I'll swoon.

Didn't JOK drop last year due to his medicals? I remember everybody being super high on him and then he dropped quick. I want to say something to do with his blood maybe.

"Wilkimania wrote:

Didn't JOK drop last year due to his medicals? I remember everybody being super high on him and then he dropped quick. I want to say something to do with his blood maybe.

He had a heart problem that was diagnosed during physicals. It was apparently treated soon afterward and Cleveland's already stout D got another stud. There are players who fall due to unforeseen things every year (see: Laremy Tunsil, Jaylen Smith, Grady Jarrett, and many more). Sometimes, I think GMs are too focused to notice that a first round talent is worth grabbing late in the second, even if he has issues.

"mlb1399 wrote:

Unfortunately Chris Grier traded us out of the Tyler Linderbaum sweepstakes. Would love to see him in a fins uniform but doubt he’ll be there.

I wouldn't be shocked to see him available tbh. Center still isn't a position that goes high, just look at Creed last year. And no, I don't think he taught the NFL anything they will remember.

The guy to watch though is BCs Zion Johnson. He's what they want in a player AND has the direct link to our new OL coach. Its almost too obvious a fit.

Gargantuan OT prospect Daniel Faalele heavier than any NFL player at 384 pounds

https://www.nfl.com/news/gargantuan-ot-prospect-daniel-faalele-heavier-than-any-nfl-player-at-384-pounds

"The G Man wrote:

Gargantuan OT prospect Daniel Faalele heavier than any NFL player at 384 pounds

https://www.nfl.com/news/gargantuan-ot-prospect-daniel-faalele-heavier-than-any-nfl-player-at-384-pounds

...Can he play guard? Asking for a friend.

LINK - Malik Willis did a random act of kindness before the NFL Draft Combine - SBNation.com

"Galant wrote:

This is bonkers.

We've now had the fastest WR class and the fastest OL class in #NFLCombine history since 2003.

📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork https://t.co/JVjCLNC5Fr

— NFL (@NFL) March 5, 2022

So, does this predict an early run on receivers or, since there's going to be depth, push a lot of good ones into day 2?

"texanphinatic wrote:

I wouldn't be shocked to see him available tbh. Center still isn't a position that goes high, just look at Creed last year. And no, I don't think he taught the NFL anything they will remember.

The guy to watch though is BCs Zion Johnson. He's what they want in a player AND has the direct link to our new OL coach. Its almost too obvious a fit.

All I know is Linderbaum is a tough SOB and one of the best OL I’ve seen at Iowa. A very good HS wrestler he’s got a nastiness about him. Constantly see defenders on the ground or complaining that he blocks too hard until the whistle. I know C’s typically don’t go that high but I’d be surprised to see him still available when we pick.

"Chupacabra wrote:

Give me a combo of Breece Hall and George Pickens or Christian Watson with our 29th pick.

I didn’t watch any ND state. Can’t comment on Watson.

But Pickens would be perfect. Great receiver and he is a nasty blocker with an attitude. Would be great for what It sounds like this team wants to be.

Seems like a top 5 of London, Wilson, Burks, Williams and Olave is a tier.

Then a large next tier of guys like Watson, Bell, Metchie, Pickens, Dotson, Robinson and Pierce.

How often do 12 receivers go top 50 ?
Pickens, Bell or Dotson would be incredible at 50!

Edit; Last 4 years there were 7, 11, 3 and 5 receivers chosen in top 50.

"Galant wrote:

Official 4.78 40-yard dash at 341. Sheeesh. Jordan Davis moving like a bull — plays like one too. https://t.co/wtaark2hpM

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) March 5, 2022

Jordan Davis’ official 40-yard dash time: 4.78 seconds.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2022

THAT is crazy!

"Pennington's Limp Arm wrote:

I didn’t watch any ND state. Can’t comment on Watson.

But Pickens would be perfect. Great receiver and he is a nasty blocker with an attitude. Would be great for what It sounds like this team wants to be.

Seems like a top 5 of London, Wilson, Burks, Williams and Olave is a tier.

Then a large next tier of guys like Watson, Bell, Metchie, Pickens, Dotson, Robinson and Pierce.

How often do 12 receivers go top 50 ?
Pickens, Bell or Dotson would be incredible at 50!

Edit; Last 4 years there were 7, 11, 3 and 5 receivers chosen in top 50.

As much as I like Watson idk if we will pick him. It might be Zion Johnson but I bet someone in the AFC East will pick Watson.

"Pennington's Limp Arm wrote:

I didn’t watch any ND state. Can’t comment on Watson.

But Pickens would be perfect. Great receiver and he is a nasty blocker with an attitude. Would be great for what It sounds like this team wants to be.

Seems like a top 5 of London, Wilson, Burks, Williams and Olave is a tier.

Then a large next tier of guys like Watson, Bell, Metchie, Pickens, Dotson, Robinson and Pierce.

How often do 12 receivers go top 50 ?
Pickens, Bell or Dotson would be incredible at 50!

Edit; Last 4 years there were 7, 11, 3 and 5 receivers chosen in top 50.

Pickens is a serious head case from what I’ve heard, very immature, buyer beware is what was said from someone I respect.

"Phil Hutchings wrote:

So what are our priorities this year?

OLine?
RB?
WR?
LB?
All of the above?

Or does it depend on Free Agency acquisitions?

All of the above including which Free Agency players we acquire.

"Galant wrote:

What a pair of egotistical boneheads!

This came to a head when they were criticizing a blogger who only had 1000 or so followers for starting a rumor. The one guy basically said you need a lot more than 1000 followers before you are "qualified" to start a rumor.

What a moron!

It's a rumor, anybody with 0 or more followers can start one. The trick is to STICK WITH THE FACTS!

Maybe I should start a "Rumor Rating" scale. I'll call it the RR scale (my initials - haha) or better yet, the "PutIn" rumor scale based on everyone "Putting In" their opinion.

The higher the rating, the less factual the rumor is, and that number is multiplied by the number of followers that blogger has to assure an appropriate overinflation of its value.

The blogger with the highest rating at the end of the year will have his efforts sent to the CIA for analysis to see what they can make out of it.

I foresee lawsuits, many lawsuits - LOL (that's what lawyers wear - Law Suits) - LOL

"Silverphin wrote:

...Can he play guard? Asking for a friend.

You know Flo - LOL

Leo Chanel is a beast. His weakness may be in coverage though.

"OwesOwn614 wrote:

So, does this predict an early run on receivers or, since there's going to be depth, push a lot of good ones into day 2?

It's important to remember that speed alone does not make someone worth drafting. They do have to be able to run routes, catch footballs, show up to work, etc.