14. Miami Dolphins - Todd Gurley RB
This is a recent rumor, not only that the RB has high ceiling but the Fins
will be probably busy drafting a big time playmaker. When healthy Gurley will
be that guy, he could pair with Miller in the backfield, and in a draft where
Waynes is taken, Gurley is a reality.
15. San Francisco - Arik Armstead DL
He is an ideal prospect to a weakened defense, not a LB, but can improve
the pass rush. Experts got these two sides together too many times that it
might not happen.
16. Houston Texans - La'El Collins OT/OG
This place can witness a trade down if the team doesn't like anyone this high. I
just choose him to prove that maybe it isn't the need or previous draft history
which determines the pick. Although, it still has some reality.
17. San Diego Chargers - Melvin Gordon RB
Chances are that the Chargers gonna blow the draft away with a trade for Mariota but if not, they have holes on both sides of the field. I think they are satisfied with the DB class. They definitely need to address the O-line for current RBs or draft a RB to overcome the holes in O-line. Both are options.
18. Kansas City Chiefs - Andrus Peat OT
This can be considered as a steal or a realistic point to draft this lineman. Enquiring about the position didn't come as a surprise and he could be the update in the position. Scouts didn't like him as much as the consensus, said 'overrated', 'has never been pushed'.
19. Cleveland Browns - Ereck Flowers OT
Interesting move from the Browns (as always). No Malcolm Brown or Jordan Phillips? They shouldn't be high on them this early, instead go with the best available tackle on their board, probably Flowers or Humphries.
20. Philadelphia Eagles - Byron Jones CB
Chip Kelly's gonna shock fans in either way: A) trade up for Mariota, B) select a player who fits his height-weight-speed standards and who is not a wide reciever. This is the case here, best athlete in the draft and the Eagles are interested in him as well as the Cards.
21. Cincinatti Bengals - Randy Gregory OLB
Finding a home for a player with off-field issues is hard because you can't foresee how much he will slide down on the board. At some point, a team with a pass rusher need has to weigh his abilities and the issues before considering him as a steal. The need is obvious in Cincy.
22. Pittsburgh Steelers - Marcus Peters CB
Another player with behavioral problems but his fit in Pittsburgh can be viewed from Mike Tomlin's prospect. He is a player-friendly coach and Peters has been long viewed as the second best CB after Waynes and earlier mockers found home for him in Philly.
14. Miami Dolphins - Todd Gurley RB
This is a recent rumor, not only that the RB has high ceiling but the Fins
will be probably busy drafting a big time playmaker. When healthy Gurley will
be that guy, he could pair with Miller in the backfield, and in a draft where
Waynes is taken, Gurley is a reality.
15. San Francisco - Arik Armstead DL
He is an ideal prospect to a weakened defense, not a LB, but can improve
the pass rush. Experts got these two sides together too many times that it
might not happen.
16. Houston Texans - La'El Collins OT/OG
This place can witness a trade down if the team doesn't like anyone this high. I
just choose him to prove that maybe it isn't the need or previous draft history
which determines the pick. Although, it still has some reality.
17. San Diego Chargers - Melvin Gordon RB
Chances are that the Chargers gonna blow the draft away with a trade for Mariota but if not, they have holes on both sides of the field. I think they are satisfied with the DB class. They definitely need to address the O-line for current RBs or draft a RB to overcome the holes in O-line. Both are options.
18. Kansas City Chiefs - Andrus Peat OT
This can be considered as a steal or a realistic point to draft this lineman. Enquiring about the position didn't come as a surprise and he could be the update in the position. Scouts didn't like him as much as the consensus, said 'overrated', 'has never been pushed'.
19. Cleveland Browns - Ereck Flowers OT
Interesting move from the Browns (as always). No Malcolm Brown or Jordan Phillips? They shouldn't be high on them this early, instead go with the best available tackle on their board, probably Flowers or Humphries.
20. Philadelphia Eagles - Byron Jones CB
Chip Kelly's gonna shock fans in either way: A) trade up for Mariota, B) select a player who fits his height-weight-speed standards and who is not a wide reciever. This is the case here, best athlete in the draft and the Eagles are interested in him as well as the Cards.
21. Cincinatti Bengals - Randy Gregory OLB
Finding a home for a player with off-field issues is hard because you can't foresee how much he will slide down on the board. At some point, a team with a pass rusher need has to weigh his abilities and the issues before considering him as a steal. The need is obvious in Cincy.
22. Pittsburgh Steelers - Marcus Peters CB
Another player with behavioral problems but his fit in Pittsburgh can be viewed from Mike Tomlin's prospect. He is a player-friendly coach and Peters has been long viewed as the second best CB after Waynes and earlier mockers found home for him in Philly.
Spot on with the Dolphins. If Gurley is there at #14, there is less than 5% chance he is still there at 15.
Dolphins were top of the league last year in terms of rushing yards per attempt, but bottom of the league in rushing attempts per game. How much sense does that make?
They love Gurley, and NEED a powerful RB. I really think they would take Gurley before Wayans. Coyle/Philbin both don't play rookies on defense, and Miami decently set at CB. (3 guys who will fight for the CB #2, plus Will Davis as an extra.) I think they will draft a CB but in rounds 2-7. (My best guess with one of their consecutive 5th round picks.)
Spot on with the Dolphins. If Gurley is there at #14, there is less than 5% chance he is still there at 15.
Dolphins were top of the league last year in terms of rushing yards per attempt, but bottom of the league in rushing attempts per game. How much sense does that make?
They love Gurley, and NEED a powerful RB. I really think they would take Gurley before Wayans. Coyle/Philbin both don't play rookies on defense, and Miami decently set at CB. (3 guys who will fight for the CB #2, plus Will Davis as an extra.) I think they will draft a CB but in rounds 2-7. (My best guess with one of their consecutive 5th round picks.)
I also hope you are right about Winston and Mariota going 1-2. I have this bet.
https://www.covers.com/postingforum/post01/showmessage.aspx?spt=33&sub=102045042
I also hope you are right about Winston and Mariota going 1-2. I have this bet.
https://www.covers.com/postingforum/post01/showmessage.aspx?spt=33&sub=102045042
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having tapes, stats, good guts, they arrange visits in order to find the best
prospect for them. As an outsider, you can't really tell whose name Goddell's
gonna say, mocking the draft can be pretty inaccurate: last year among draft
sites, the one with the most correct picks had 8. So don't take mine seriously.
NOTE: The first part is a mock draft (1st round) with short explanations (without trades), then comes the trade possibilities and finally some 'nodes' which can ruin your remaining draft picks.
In two days, Chicago is gonna become the Draft City where dreams come true
and miracles can happen. GMs, scouts, experts, mock drafters and fans are
having tapes, stats, good guts, they arrange visits in order to find the best
prospect for them. As an outsider, you can't really tell whose name Goddell's
gonna say, mocking the draft can be pretty inaccurate: last year among draft
sites, the one with the most correct picks had 8. So don't take mine seriously.
NOTE: The first part is a mock draft (1st round) with short explanations (without trades), then comes the trade possibilities and finally some 'nodes' which can ruin your remaining draft picks.
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