Found a pretty cool draft simulator online at thedraftnetwork.com/mock-draft-machine
Here was mine:
5. Isaiah Simmons LB/S
18. K’Lavon Chaisson Edge
26. Andrew Thomas OT
39. Jonathan Taylor RB
56. Jake Fromm QB
70. Robert Hunt OG
Passed on Tua for reasons not worth debating again to focus on defense, OL and a developmental QB in the 2nd Round.
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Do most experts think Thomas will be available that late in the first round?
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Do you think Swift will still be around at that point? A lot of mocks I've seen have him going in the first round. -
- 5 Tua Tagovailoa, QB Alabama
- 18 Andrew Thomas, OT Georgia
- 26 Xavier McKinney, S Alabama
- 39 Zack Baun, EDGE Wisconsin
- 56 Kyle Dugger, S Lenoir-Rhyne
- 70 Zack Moss, RB Utah
Tua for obvious reasons.Irishman likes this. -
- 5 Tua Tagovailoa, QB Alabama
- 18 C.J. Henderson, CB Florida
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D'Andre Swift, RB
Georgia - 39 Zack Baun, EDGE Wisconsin
- 56 Trevon Diggs, CB Alabama
- 70 Tyler Biadasz, IOL Wisconsin
Sims are endlessly fun. Need to do a few to root out particular bias in the ranks - the Andrew Thomas one seems iffy based on other comments, for example. Surprised to see Diggs that far back as well. At least in this draft, the OTs seemed ranked quite low comparatively, but were drafted quickly. Wasn't a huge fan of Henderson (or Fulton, ranked similarly) but I didn't explore down board too heavily and just rolled with it. The biggest "regret" was Swift at that spot, but only because JK Dobbins lasted until 56 in my sim and would totally take him at that slot over Swift at 26, even if I feel Swift would be worth it.Irishman likes this. -
The value at OL wasn't there for me, with players flying off the board. IRL, I desperately want to fix that problem. However, I would also be thrilled with the overall value that we would get from this lineup.
5. Isiah Simmons, LB Clemson
18. AJ Epenesa, DL Iowa
26. Yetur Gross-Matos, Edge Penn St
39. Grant Delpit, S LSU
56. JK Dobbins, RB Ohio St
70. Jake Fromm, QB GeorgiaIrishman, mlb1399, ripper1961 and 3 others like this. -
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A more realistic take looks something like this:
1A: Tua Tagovailoa, given the mutual interest and lengthy ties to each other, top-15 player
1B: K'Lavon Chaisson, given the scheme fit as a do-it-all linebacker/EDGE defender, 1st-2nd round player
1C: Lloyd Cushenberry, given the desired size & wingspan of Flores' linemen and glaring need at center, 1st-2nd round player
2A: Prince Tega Wanogho, given the desired size & wingspan of Flores' linemen and glaring need at tackle, 1st-2nd round player
2B: Ashtyn Davis, given the coaching ties and Flores' desire for a multitude of DB's, 2nd round player
3A: Thaddeus Moss, given his ability as and our need for an in-line blocking TE with versatility, 3rd round playerIrishman, Surfs Up 99, texanphinatic and 1 other person like this. -
Gotta say I'm skeptical since this was my 1st mock run-thru; rooting for this one to happen-
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Joe Burrow, QB LSU
- 18
Andrew Thomas, OT Georgia
- 26
D'Andre Swift, RB Georgia
- 39
Lloyd Cushenberry III, IOL LSU
- 56
Trevon Diggs, CB Alabama
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Joe Burrow, QB LSU
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I haven't done much research, but so far I support those mocks who have Tua and Cushenberry (C). Obviously, we are going to take an OT also, so coming away with a QB, OT, and a C will help us a lot, IMO. My draft philosophy for this year is for us to have a targeted draft. By that, I mean for Grier to evaluate and rank the prospects as BPA according to our system fit, our prototype, etc.. and then go after them. Instead of letting the draft come to him, I want him to be aggressive and get guys who fit our system. IMO, we miss on guys because we settle.
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Best case scenario.
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Selected Jones at 17, C.J. at 18 then traded our 26th overall with the colts in exchange for their 2nd, another 3rd, 4th and 5th rounder.
This is all about increasing value picks and filling more holes. With this kind of draft we could actually be competitive next year and contend for the SB in year 3 or 4.Irishman likes this. -
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There is no downside to too much young talent.
There is no contrarian arguing here. You are just being lazy to even make such an accusation.Irishman likes this. -
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I took a second stab at it, and this time Simmons was taken third overall, so he wasn't there. I decided to go OL, which also seems to have changed the board below me, leading to different options throughout.
5. Tristan Wirfs, OT Iowa
18. AJ Epenesa, DL Iowa
26. Josh Jones, OT Houston
39. Cesar Ruiz, IOL Michigan
56. JK Dobbins, RB Ohio St
70. Bryce Hall, CB VirginiaIrishman likes this. -
I also did this one at Fanspeak/Ontheclock, using the CBS Sportsline database, which was just updated this morning.
5. Andrew Thomas, OT Georgia
18. Jeff Okudah, CB Ohio St
26. Jedrick Wills, OT Alabama
39. D'Andre Swift, RB Georgia
56. Bryce Hopkins, TE Purdue
70. Cesar Ruiz, IOL MichiganIrishman likes this. -
Obviously, the free agency period will have a huge impact on our draft. So here is my prediction.
FREE AGENTS
- Chris Jones/Arik Armstead - DL
- Joe Thuney/ Brandon Scherff - G
- Matthew Judon/ Bud Dupree - OLB ( PASS RUSHER)
- (5) Tua Tagovailoa - QB
- (18) Jedrick Wills Jr. - OT
- (26) Xavier McKinney - S
- (39) Dandre Swift - RB
- (56) Cesar Ruiz - C
- (70) Jaylon Johnson - CB
- Jeff Okudah- CB
- Mekhi Becton - OT
- Jordan Love - QB
- Dandre Swift - RB
- Antoine Winfield - S ( Debated 2nd RB)
- Trey Adams - OT/G
- Cesar Ruiz - C
- Lynn Bowden - WR (GO CATS)
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5. Simmons LB
18. Benton OT
26. Jordan Love (dont think he falls this far, but a guy can hope)
39. Austin Jackson OT (willing to take RB here and someone else at 56 depending on how the draft falls)
56. JK Dobbins RB
70. Jaylon Johnson CB.
Sign DE, OLB, OT, S, Depth G and C.
I would sign in FA a DE that can play in a 3-4 or as a DE in a 4-3 (DL of Wilkins, Godchaux, and FA). Sign a rush OLB to pair with Baker on the outside and play mcmillian and simmons inside. add Johnson the the secondary room. For OL i signed a OT, draft 2 (need 3 OT with injuries). Move Davis back inside to RG and sign a depth OG to compete with Dieter. Kilgore at C and sign a depth C or use a 4th or 5th round pick on one. TE and WR are pretty much set but i like Van Jefferson or Cleveland late. at RB you add Dobbins to current room and maybe try to get Perine in the draft in the 4th or 5th. QB you roll with fitz, love, and rosen.Irishman likes this. -
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Regardless, trading DOWN from the 5th is hard to see unless we just flat out don't like any QBs (if they love Love we likely take him at 5), or only like Burrow and Tua but don't move up to get either. Even then, is it worth passing on a Brown/Simmons/Okudah?JIGGAJOE likes this. -
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Tua is the classic case of a guy being so good and so hyped for so long that people essentially turn on him or try to mix him back into the pack. Dude's one of the most legit prospects to come out in awhile.danmarino likes this.
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