2021 NFL DRAFT

[Machinator 32099]

The Jets hired a Shanahan disciple to coach the offense. He might be a good fit there. They still have to build an OL, but Fields would have a shot.

[Machinator 32099]

Dane Brugler's updated Big Board: https://theathletic.com/2482242/2021/03/29/2021-nfl-draft-top-100-big-board-kyle-pitts-zach-wilson-follow-trevor-lawrence-atop-list/

32. Samuel Cosmi, OT5, Texas (6-foot-6, 314 pounds)
Cosmi is quick out of his stance and does a great job marrying his hands with his eyes to keep rushers in front of him. However, he lacks ideal anchor strength and arm length, which forces him to be consistently on time with his body posture and leverage.

46. Joseph Ossai, edge8, Texas (6-foot-4, 256 pounds)
Ossai has some body stiffness that is most noticeable at the top of his rush, but he is consistently around the football due to his quickness and pursuit. His locked-in effort and physical presence help mask some of his issues.

 

[DanTheHorn 4966]

On 3/11/2021 at 4:30 PM, Machinator said:

 

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“I don’t really care what they remember me as. I’m moving on to something else. They can make their own narratives about me. "

 

 

 

Edited March 31, 2021 by DanTheHorn

[Sgt Hulk 13841]

lol at sterns talking about instincts.  

[GabrielsHorn 2186]

I feel like we are all getting gaslighted with Mond rising in the draft rankings/projections. 

[Nope 3121]

Fields looks exactly like Nacho from Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul

[Napoleon 8700]

8 hours ago, Nope said:

Fields looks exactly like Nacho from Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul

🏈 🏆

That’s what NFL teams are looking for these days. 

[ShowMeALoss 143]

On 3/31/2021 at 9:55 AM, DanTheHorn said:

 

 

 

He didn't care to play hard after his freshman year for whatever reason, so the fans could care less about him after he is gone. When you don't take advantage of being a part of the Texas brand, you are very short sighted.

[Royale with cheese 1467]

On 4/4/2021 at 10:47 AM, ShowMeALoss said:

He didn't care to play hard after his freshman year for whatever reason, so the fans could care less about him after he is gone. When you don't take advantage of being a part of the Texas brand, you are very short sighted.

We may be looking at a win-win situation here: If he flops in the League, it'll be an affirmation of his overrated talent evaluation. If he shines, he'll be another star from DBU--The-University-of-By-God-Texas. An oversimplification? Sure, but there are a ton of folks out there who either can't or don't look past the obvious. 

[Burt Macklin 19053]

24 minutes ago, Royale with cheese said:

We may be looking at a win-win situation here: If he flops in the League, it'll be an affirmation of his overrated talent evaluation.

This isn’t how it works at all. It’s not a win for Texas when 5 stars come here and flame out. That gets used against us constantly in recruiting. 

[Bevo14 8378]

I'm now a fan of Najee Harris.

Todd McShay can kiss my ass

Spoiler

Alabama star Najee Harris has few deficiencies as a running back. He is, after all, considered the top running back prospect in the 2021 NFL draft. But be careful if you're going to call out areas in which Harris needs to improve, because he might tell you to do something profane.

 

That's precisely what happened when Harris heard a scouting report written by ESPN's Todd McShay. Harris appeared on Adam Schefter's podcast Monday, where he responded to McShay's report by saying, "Todd McShay can kiss my ass."

What did McShay say that made Harris angry? Take a look at McShay's scouting report and see if you can figure it out.

Harris has excellent size and decent top-end speed. He was a much more decisive runner as a senior, showing oily hips for a big back and playing light on his feet. He gets in and out of breaks quickly, has excellent ball security and he’s a slippery runner between the tackles but he has acceleration limitations. Harris showed tremendous improvement as a pass-catcher in 2020 with a big catch radius and an ability to adjust to balls thrown outside his frame. He also shows good aggressiveness in pass pro.

That doesn't seem harsh, but Harris took issue with it. The thing that set Harris off was the comment about his pass catching. Harris told Schefter there weren't many opportunities for Harris to catch passes until last season, so the "improvement" line irked him, according to the New York Post.

“How is he gonna say ‘He showed better production?’ I did not play my freshman or sophomore seasons, rarely, ever. I didn’t have an opportunity to show I could catch. It’s not ’cause I can’t, it’s ’cause I wasn’t in the game to show people I could catch. So let’s just stop looking at the stat sheet and watch the game.”

Najee Harris considered a first-round talent

Harris doesn't have many — if any — deficiencies in his game. Our own Eric Edholm projects Harris to be selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the No. 32 overall pick in the upcoming draft. Harris is likely more talented than the 32nd best player in the draft, but running backs have seen their draft positions drop in recent years. 

The Buccaneers might be the perfect landing spot for Harris to prove he always had good hands. Tom Brady likes throwing to his running backs, and the Buccaneers could use a standout offensive player in the backfield.

 

Edited April 9, 2021 by Bevo14

[Machinator 32099]

I don't care much for Kiper, but here is his latest mock. He has Cosmi going to the Colts at #51 and Ossai to the Seahawks at #56.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2021/insider/story/_/id/31239949/nfl-mock-draft-2021-mel-kiper-new-two-round-predictions-top-64-picks-including-two-trades-six-qbs-needs-filled

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1. Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson

With a depleted roster and in the beginning stages of a rebuild, new Jaguars coach Urban Meyer and general manager Trent Baalke have a chance to start fresh, take one of my highest-graded quarterbacks ever and build around him. The Jaguars have three more picks in the top 45 -- at Nos. 25, 33 and 45 -- to plug other holes, and they need to hit on those. Lawrence is a no-brainer as the top signal-caller in this class.

2. New York Jets
Zach Wilson, QB, BYU

I said last month that I was 50-50 on whether the Jets should keep Sam Darnold or take a quarterback here, and general manager Joe Douglas and coach Robert Saleh made their decision last week. Darnold is off to Carolina, and so this pick is clearly going to be a quarterback. I have Ohio State's Justin Fields just ahead of Wilson in my rankings, but Wilson is the name I've consistently heard for New York. He can be a star with the right talent around him, but the Jets have to add another pass-catcher at some point, even after adding Corey Davis and Keelan Cole Sr. in free agency.

3. San Francisco 49ers (via MIA through HOU)
Mac Jones, QB, Alabama

It's hard to ignore the Jones-to-San Francisco buzz within the league. Every sign two weeks out from the draft points to general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan being infatuated with Jones. I think he's the quarterback they traded up nine spots to take. Is he the perfect fit for Shanahan's offense? Only time will tell. Jones is my fourth-ranked quarterback and is No. 12 on my Big Board, and I'm not sure I see a superstar when I watch him on tape. He's solid -- and extremely accurate -- but not spectacular. Lynch and Shanahan are obviously taking the long view here, and this decision is going to be discussed and debated for years.

Projected trade: Miami moves up ... but not for a QB
We know the Falcons have talked to other teams about moving out of the No. 4 spot, and they could be open to the highest bidder. There's a catch, though; they surely don't want to move too far down, or else they'll miss on their guy. So this trade allows them to add assets and still pick at No. 6.

I don't think it would cost the Dolphins a first-round pick in 2022, but it's tough to predict without knowing who else is bidding. For this exercise, I think it could take something like a second- and third-round pick next year for Miami to move up two spots. (The Dolphins have an extra third-rounder in 2022 from the 49ers.)

Why would the Dolphins move up two spots? To ensure that they get their guy, and to ensure that another team doesn't trade into that spot to take that guy. Cincinnati at No. 5 could also take the prospect the Dolphins want.

4. Miami Dolphins (via mock trade with ATL through PHI)
Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida

You didn't see this one coming, did you? All along we've talked about the Dolphins adding weapons for Tua Tagovailoa, and Pitts is the ultimate weapon in this class. Why couldn't they take him? This gives Miami four really good pass-catchers around Tagovailoa in Pitts, Will Fuller V, DeVante Parker and Mike Gesicki. Pitts and Gesicki are versatile enough to play inline or out wide. They're matchup nightmares for defenses. Another thing to note: Several teams have Pitts at No. 2 overall on their boards. Miami also gets to keep its pick at No. 18 to get help on defense.

5. Cincinnati Bengals
Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon

This was the toughest call for me. It came down to Sewell and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who knows Joe Burrow well from their time together at LSU and would be an excellent fit next to Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. Ultimately, the Bengals' offensive line was such a disaster that I don't think they can pass on Sewell, who should start immediately at one of the tackle spots opposite Jonah Williams. The good thing for Cincinnati is that tackle and wideout are two of the deepest positions in this class, and it should be able to find a starter at those positions at the top of Round 2.

6. Atlanta Falcons (via mock trade with MIA)
Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State

So new general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith move down two spots, add extra assets for a rebuilding team and still get a franchise quarterback. The 20-year-old Lance is green -- he started just 17 games in college, all against FCS competition. The Falcons can let him sit behind Matt Ryan for at least a season. And here's a list Lance will join (courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information): Since the 2006 draft, six quarterbacks with fewer than 20 college starts have been taken in the first round: Mitchell Trubisky (13), Cam Newton (14), Dwayne Haskins Jr. (14), Mark Sanchez (16), Kyler Murray (17) and Ryan Tannehill (19). There is some risk involved in picking a young, unproven quarterback this high.

7. Detroit Lions
Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSU

The 2019 Biletnikoff Award winner led the country that season with 1,780 receiving yards and 20 touchdown catches, and he'd instantly be the Lions' top receiver on a depth chart that includes new signings Tyrell Williams and Breshad Perriman. He's great at making contested catches and can break tackles and run after the catch. He's a legit No. 1 wideout, which is sorely needed in Detroit.

8. Carolina Panthers
DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama

My appreciation for Sam Darnold's potential is well-documented at this point, so I don't see Carolina taking a quarterback here after trading for the former Jets starter. Go and get him some help instead, either along the offensive line or at receiver. Smith is a stellar route runner who just gets open. Put him alongside DJ Moore and Robby Anderson and this is a top-10 offense. Why couldn't Carolina compete for a wild-card spot in 2021?

9. Denver Broncos
Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State

New general manager George Paton's offseason moves seem to point to the Broncos sticking with Drew Lock rather than taking a quarterback in the top 10. Lock flashes enough that he deserves another season to prove he can be a starting-caliber quarterback. The defense must get some help, though, and Parsons would be an upgrade at inside linebacker. He could also rush the passer on third downs. He's the best off-ball 'backer in this class.

Projected trade: New England gets its quarterback
With only one of the top five quarterbacks still available, the Patriots jump five spots with the Cowboys, giving Dallas their 2022 first-round pick in return. The Cowboys don't need a quarterback, so they'd be thrilled to get an offer like this and move down only a few spots, because their biggest holes are on defense and they can get a good player at No. 15.

This would be the first time in the common draft era (since 1967) that five quarterbacks went in the top 10 picks. The quickest that five QBs were picked was in 1999, when five went in the top 12.

10. New England Patriots (via mock trade with DAL)
Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State

This makes five quarterbacks in the top 10, with Bill Belichick & Co. making the move up for Fields, my second-ranked quarterback. All the moves the Patriots made in free agency showed me that they believe they can get right back into competing for the AFC East title, but I don't think Cam Newton is the quarterback to get them there. He had too many accuracy issues last season. He's not the long-term answer. Fields had an up-and-down 2020 season, but he can be a star if he becomes more consistent. And I trust that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will get him there.

11. New York Giants
Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama

This is an important season for quarterback Daniel Jones. Can he take a Josh Allen-esque leap in Year 3? To do so, he has to get better pass-catchers around him. That started with the Giants adding top wideout Kenny Golladay in free agency, and Waddle would give them the draft's best deep threat, a speedy playmaker who will also make an impact in the return game. I thought about edge rusher here as well.

12. Philadelphia Eagles (via MIA through SF)
Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama

The Eagles traded out of the top 10 and moved to No. 12, which essentially took them out of the quarterback race. They could also miss out on the top wide receivers; I suspect they would jump at Waddle if he made it here. Just looking at this roster, though, corner should be a priority, and they'd have their pick of all of them if the board shakes out this way. Surtain is the most fundamentally sound defensive back in this class.

13. Los Angeles Chargers
Rashawn Slater, OT/G, Northwestern

Protecting Justin Herbert has been the theme of the Chargers' offseason, with general manager Tom Telesco spending in free agency on center Corey Linsley and tackle/guard Matt Feiler. So let's continue that theme with Slater, who played both tackle spots in college but could move to guard in the NFL. This could be a steal for L.A. Slater is likely to become Northwestern's first Round 1 pick since Luis Castillo, who also was drafted by the Chargers (No. 28 in 2005).

14. Minnesota Vikings
Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech

That's four mock drafts for the 2021 class for me, and four offensive linemen to Minnesota in the first round. It's a glaring hole on this roster. Darrisaw was outstanding at left tackle for the Hokies last season; our Stats & Info team tracked him at 264 total pass-block plays, and he allowed just three pressures and one sack. Put him at left tackle on Day 1 for the Vikings.

15. Dallas Cowboys (via mock trade with NE)
Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina

Dallas trades back five spots with New England, gains what would likely be a 2022 first-round pick and is able to plug a need at No. 15. The Cowboys' defense was dreadful last season, and they lost starting corner Chidobe Awuzie in free agency. They can pair Horn with 2020 second-round pick Trevon Diggs, who had a nice rookie season. The knock on Horn is that he had only two career interceptions, but that ball production should come in time.

 Arizona Cardinals
Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech

Farley is my top-ranked corner, but he could be the third off the board depending on his medical checks. He had back surgery last month -- a microdiscectomy -- and wasn't able to work out at his pro day, which means teams weren't able to see him up close after he opted out of the 2020 season. At his best, though, Farley has the highest ceiling of all the defensive backs in this class. Arizona let Patrick Peterson walk in free agency and signed Malcolm Butler on a short-term deal, but it could still address the position here.

17. Las Vegas Raiders
Alijah Vera-Tucker, OT/G, USC

The Raiders overhauled their offensive line this offseason, trading away tackle Trent Brown, guard Gabe Jackson and center Rodney Hudson. Maybe general manager Mike Mayock and coach Jon Gruden knew they could address the O-line in Round 1 because it's a deep class, but they still have voids to fill. Vera-Tucker is my top-ranked guard, but he really came into his own while playing left tackle for the Trojans last season. He could play either spot for Las Vegas.

18. Miami Dolphins
Kwity Paye, DE, Michigan

Yes, this is the first edge rusher off the board, all the way down at No. 18. It's not an elite class, but Paye could start a run on edge defenders all the way into Round 2. There is quality overall, even if there aren't any instant stars. Paye is my top-ranked defensive end, a gifted athlete who didn't put up sack production at Michigan (11.5 sacks in four seasons). Teams will be on his potential and traits, though. With two picks down so far and the trade up for Kyle Pitts, Miami has two players who rank No. 1 at their positions.

19. Washington Football Team
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame

Washington could go a few different ways here, including offensive line or wide receiver. I like the fit of Owusu-Koramoah, though, as a three-down off-ball linebacker with cover skills. He's extremely versatile -- he lined up as a slot corner for the Fighting Irish at times last season -- and fast. He must improve as a tackler, but he should slot in as an instant-impact player for a defense that is already one of the league's best.

20. Chicago Bears
Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State

Jenkins is the last of four offensive tackles on whom I have first-round grades. A three-year starter at right tackle for Oklahoma State, he's outstanding in the run game. He'd fill the spot created by the release of Bobbie Massie. Chicago could also be in play for a pass-rusher, though it has put a lot of capital toward Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn. A young edge defender such as Jaelan Phillips could be a situational player as a rookie.

21. Indianapolis Colts
Jaelan Phillips, DE, Miami

With my first-round offensive tackles all picked, Indianapolis should address its pass rush, even if it does bring back Justin Houston. Phillips might be the best pure pass-rusher in this class, but he needs to improve his all-around game. He also has some durability concerns -- he had multiple concussions at UCLA before he transferred to Miami -- which means his medical checks with teams are extremely important.

22. Tennessee Titans
Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss

Though the Titans are another team that could address their pass rush, I really like Moore's fit as Ryan Tannehill's primary slot target. Moore had 1,193 receiving yards in eight games last season, working predominantly out of the slot. He can be a high-volume, easy-throw target alongside A.J. Brown, who has blossomed into a legit No. 1 wideout. Cornerback is another position to watch for Tennessee.

23. New York Jets (from SEA)
Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern

The Jets are a tough team to predict, and their defense could use an overhaul; you know new coach Robert Saleh wants a chance to reshape the side of the ball he coaches with a prime pick. Newsome has been a riser over the past month; his 2020 tape is phenomenal, and he had a great pro day workout. He fits well with what Saleh wants in his corners. Newsome is the last of four cornerbacks who I think are likely to go in Round 1.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers
Najee Harris, RB, Alabama

The Steelers could go with an offensive lineman here, as center Maurkice Pouncey retired, tackle Matt Feiler left in free agency and free-agent tackle Alejandro Villanueva is still unsigned. But I'd love to see Harris in this offense to take the pressure off quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. He could grind down defenses as a runner and help in the short passing game. If Harris goes in Round 1, he'll be the fifth Alabama running back picked in the first round since 2000. The others: Josh Jacobs (2019), Trent Richardson (2012), Mark Ingram (2011) and Shaun Alexander (2000). Notably absent is Derrick Henry, who was a second-round pick in 2016 and somehow just had an underrated 2,000-yard campaign.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars (from LAR)
Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU

I'll stick with Moehrig to the Jaguars here as a free safety complement to free-agent signing Rayshawn Jenkins. I thought about a pass-catcher, but the Jaguars could find an impact player in Round 2 (they pick at Nos. 33 and 45). Offensive line could be another position to target, but they shouldn't reach. Moehrig, who had 19 pass breakups over the last two seasons and won the Thorpe Award as the country's best defensive back in 2020, isn't likely to be on the board in Round 2. He's my top-ranked safety.

26. Cleveland Browns
Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky

Davis is another defender who is rising since the season ended. He's really only a one-year starter -- he started one game in 2019 -- but he was tremendous last season with 96 tackles, three interceptions and a sack. Davis was all over the field making plays. He could play any of the linebacker spots for the Cleveland 4-3 defense. The Browns could also target an edge rusher with this pick, even if they do sign Jadeveon Clowney.

27. Baltimore Ravens
Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU

As I wrote in my Mock Draft 3.0, quarterback Lamar Jackson needs an outside wide receiver who can run every route. That's Marshall, and it's rare that a team is able to find a guy like him this late in Round 1. That just shows how exceptional and deep this wideout class is going to be. Marshall fits even with Sammy Watkins joining Baltimore on a one-year deal. With Matthew Judon and Yannick Ngakoue both gone in free agency, I also thought about Penn State edge defender Jayson Oweh, who has big-time upside.

28. New Orleans Saints
Zaven Collins, OLB/DE, Tulsa

The Saints haven't been able to add players this offseason because of their salary-cap constraints, so this is their best chance to get a player who can make an immediate impact. They have to hit on their pick if they want to extend their championship window with Drew Brees retired. Collins is a versatile linebacker who was the only FBS player to have at least four sacks and four interceptions last season. He wasn't asked to rush the passer much, but he still got four sacks. He could play outside or middle linebacker for New Orleans. He's a fun defender to watch.

29. Green Bay Packers
Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota

Like the Saints, the Packers haven't been able to add roster improvements because they're up against the cap, so let's snag a wide receiver for reigning MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Bateman played outside and in the slot for the Golden Gophers, averaging 20.3 yards per catch in 2019. He would instantly become Green Bay's No. 2 wideout behind Davante Adams. Bateman is the sixth and final Round 1 wide receiver in this mock draft. The Packers could also address the interior of their offensive line, particularly with longtime starting center Corey Linsley leaving in free agency.

30. Buffalo Bills
Azeez Ojulari, OLB/DE, Georgia

With starting defensive ends Jerry Hughes and Mario Addison over the age of 30, the Bills need to get younger on the edge. They took AJ Epenesa in Round 2 last year, but that's not enough. The speedy pass-rusher Ojulari had 8.5 sacks and three forced fumbles last season. Cornerback and running back are other positions Buffalo could target.

31. Kansas City Chiefs
Jayson Oweh, OLB, Penn State

It has to be offensive tackle or edge rusher for the Chiefs here, right? The Super Bowl loss showed off some major weaknesses, even if this roster is still one of the league's best. Oweh is an interesting case because his coaches raved about his athletic traits, and he just ran a 4.36 40-yard dash at 257 pounds. That's unbelievable. Sacks aren't everything, but he didn't have any last season, and Oweh could be the first FBS defensive lineman since Dominique Easley (2014) to be selected in the first two rounds after not recording a sack in his final collegiate season, according to ESPN Stats & Info. Scouts rave about his upside, but I still would have liked more production.

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama

General manager Jason Licht has done a great job putting together a great core, and the Bucs are essentially bringing back the exact same roster for 2021. That's not a terrible idea when you've just won the Super Bowl. One spot where they could get younger is defensive tackle. Barmore could replace Ndamukong Suh long term and play next to elite nose tackle Vita Vea. Barmore has some potential as a 3-technique pass-rusher.

ROUND 2

33. Jacksonville Jaguars
Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida

I would have loved to find a fit for Toney in Round 1, but this could be a great spot for him. Urban Meyer and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell could scheme up ways to get the ball to Toney and Laviska Shenault Jr. out of the slot. And Toney would help take the pressure off Trevor Lawrence with some easy touches.

34. New York Jets
Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson

Etienne is a home run hitter and all-around back, and like Toney at No. 33, he'd help the rookie signal-caller. Etienne had 588 receiving yards last season. This finishes out the Jets' projected two-round class with a quarterback, cornerback and running back. Edge rusher is another possibility.

35. Atlanta Falcons
Gregory Rousseau, DE, Miami

The 6-foot-7 Rousseau had 15.5 sacks in 2019 before opting out of last season, but he's a tough evaluation. He doesn't have elite athletic traits, and that showed up on the film. The Falcons could use some edge-rushing help, though. I also thought about tight end and safety here.

36. Miami Dolphins (via HOU)
Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina

Williams is a really good player, a back who breaks tackles and has some wheels. There isn't that much separation between Williams, Najee Harris and Travis Etienne as the top backs in this class. This is a massive hole for Miami, and it still has another pick (No. 50) to add offensive line help.

37. Philadelphia Eagles
Nick Bolton, ILB, Missouri

The Eagles signed Eric Wilson to a one-year deal, but Bolton could be their long-term middle linebacker. He's great against the run -- he had 195 tackles over the past two seasons. This is a step toward turning around the Philly defense under new coordinator Jonathan Gannon, who was with new coach Nick Sirianni in Indianapolis as the cornerbacks coach.

38. Cincinnati Bengals
Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina

Since I went offensive tackle for Cincinnati at No. 5, I wanted to get a receiver here, and there has been some buzz around Brown. He had back-to-back seasons of 1,000-plus receiving yards while averaging 20 yards per catch. He's a deep threat who could also work on underneath routes.

39. Carolina Panthers
Landon Dickerson, C/G, Alabama

Dickerson is the center on my 22-man superteam, but he could also play guard in Carolina, which already has Matt Paradis. Dickerson is coming off a torn ACL he suffered in December but should be ready for the season. The Panthers signed guard Pat Elflein in free agency, but they still have a need at the other guard spot.

40. Denver Broncos
Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky

Yes, Denver signed Ronald Darby and reunited Kyle Fuller with Vic Fangio, his defensive coordinator in Chicago, but that's only a one-year deal. Cornerback is still a position the Broncos should target in the first two rounds. Joseph, an LSU transfer, ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.3s at his recent pro day and had four picks last season, his lone year playing at Kentucky.

41. Detroit Lions
Malcolm Koonce, DE/OLB, Buffalo

Trey Flowers hasn't lived up to his free-agent price tag, and the Lions' pass rush as a whole has disappointed the last two seasons. Koonce is a natural pass-rusher who had 14 sacks over the past two seasons. He has great length and can be disruptive as a situational edge defender. He's being underrated in the lead-up to this draft, but I love his tape.

42. New York Giants
Ronnie Perkins, DE/OLB, Oklahoma

Pass-rusher is the Giants' No. 1 need, and they have to take one here if they go another route with the No. 11 pick. Perkins is a fit as an outside linebacker in their 3-4 defense. He's a physical edge rusher who had 16.5 sacks in three seasons at Oklahoma. He bullied offensive tackles at times.

43. San Francisco 49ers
Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia

Before the 49ers made the trade up to No. 3, I thought corner was the most likely position to target at No. 12. And they can still get a good one in Round 2. Campbell played a lot of press coverage for the Bulldogs, and he was inconsistent, but I'd bet on his upside. San Francisco let both Ahkello Witherspoon and Richard Sherman walk in free agency.

44. Dallas Cowboys
Joe Tryon, DE, Washington

Tryon played linebacker, defensive end and defensive tackle at Washington, picking up eight sacks in 2019 before opting out of last season. At 6-foot-5, 260 pounds, he'd play end for the Cowboys, who have an under-the-radar hole behind DeMarcus Lawrence. Dallas could go offensive line here as well.

45. Jacksonville Jaguars (via MIN)
Hunter Long, TE, Boston College

Long is an all-around tight end who excels as a blocker and pass-catcher; his 57 catches last season were the most for any tight end in the country. That's all four picks down for the Jaguars, with projections for a quarterback, safety, slot receiver and tight end. This is the kind of offense that gives Trevor Lawrence a fighting chance in Year 1, because there will undoubtedly be some growing pains.

46. New England Patriots
Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson

The Patriots' pass-catchers were disappointing around Cam Newton last season, so let's give projected new quarterback Justin Fields a weapon. Rodgers is one of the top slot receivers in this class. He's built like a running back and is stellar on jet sweeps and bubble screens. He can make defenders miss after the catch. Rodgers is the son of Ravens assistant coach Tee Martin.

47. Los Angeles Chargers
Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia

I'm not quite as high on Stokes as ESPN front-office insider Mike Tannenbaum, who put him at No. 22 in his mock draft, but he's a good player. He's blazing fast, and he competes. Stokes had four picks last season. Cornerback is one of the Chargers' biggest questions heading into the 2021 season.

48. Las Vegas Raiders
Richie Grant, S, UCF

Grant is another player who made my superteam -- he had 10 interceptions and forced six fumbles in his career. He's always around the ball. He can play next to Johnathan Abram, who has limitations in coverage. I wouldn't be surprised if the Raiders took another offensive lineman here, depending on their board, and they could be in the mix for an edge rusher.

49. Arizona Cardinals
Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville

Christian Kirk has shown promise, but the 2018 second-round pick has been inconsistent and is in his contract year. Taking Atwell here would both push Kirk into a make-or-break season and also add some help in the slot for Kyler Murray. Atwell is lightning fast, and he reminds me of former Sooner Marquise Brown, who used to catch passes from Murray. He's explosive after the catch.

50. Miami Dolphins
Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan

So let's recap my projections for the Dolphins. They get an instant starter at tight end at No. 4, a defensive end with upside at No. 18, an RB1 at No. 36 and a potential starter at tackle here. Mayfield played right tackle for the Wolverines, and he could play there for Miami, with Robert Hunt moving back inside to guard. He has great footwork for a lineman. Consider these four picks as needs filled for the Dolphins.

51. Washington Football Team
Davis Mills, QB, Stanford

Mills is an interesting case, as he played in only 14 games at Stanford, which would be the fewest by a drafted quarterback in the last 15 years. And yet, at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, he has some arm-talent traits and looked like a first-round pick at times. He also looked like a Day 3 pick at other times. He threw for 428 yards with three touchdowns and three picks in his final college game. If I were running a team, I'd feel much better taking him on Day 2 than I would on Day 1, and this is a Washington team that could bring him along slowly. He's the type of quarterback talent teams bet on, though.

52. Chicago Bears
Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn

Chicago is another team to watch for Mills, and it has a hole at cornerback as well. With Anthony Miller's future up in the air -- he could be traded -- Schwartz is a wideout who could take the top off the secondary and free up Allen Robinson in the red zone. Schwartz averaged just 11.8 yards per catch last season, but that was because of the way he was used; he has elite speed. New quarterback Andy Dalton will have to get better targets to hit on play-action deep balls.

53. Tennessee Titans
Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State

The Titans parted ways with Adoree' Jackson, Desmond King II and Malcolm Butler this offseason and only added Janoris Jenkins; they must add a cornerback or two early in this draft. Samuel is only 5-foot-10 and might primarily be a nickelback early in his career, but he had three interceptions in eight games last season. His father, Asante Samuel, was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round in 2003. He was named first-team All-Pro twice and went to four Pro Bowls.

54. Indianapolis Colts
Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas

The Colts haven't had much turnover this offseason -- other than, you know, the quarterback switch with Carson Wentz in and Philip Rivers out -- but one of their biggest losses was at left tackle, where longtime starter Anthony Castonzo retired. They added Julien Davenport as a swing tackle option, but they're likely to draft a tackle as well. Cosmi played both left and right tackle at Texas, and he looked like a future top-15 pick in 2019. I also think he could easily slide in to play guard. This pick is good value.

55. Pittsburgh Steelers
Dillon Radunz, OT, North Dakota State

After I gave the Steelers a running back in Round 1, here's another selection to help quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Radunz started 32 games for the Bison and was a two-time FCS All-American. He stood out on tape when I studied Trey Lance -- he just swallowed FCS edge rushers. As it stands, Pittsburgh will have new starters at both tackle spots, so this pick is about creating competition there.

56. Seattle Seahawks
Joseph Ossai, OLB/DE, Texas

With no first-round pick because of the trade for Jamal Adams, Seattle gets its first crack at upgrading its roster late in Round 2. The Seahawks brought back Carlos Dunlap, and Kerry Hyder was a nice under-the-radar signing, but 2019 first-round pick L.J. Collier has yet to make a big impact at defensive end. Ossai is a pure speed rusher who had 20 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles last season. They have to get younger here.

57. Los Angeles Rams
Ernest Jones, LB, South Carolina

This makes back-to-back teams that don't have a first-round pick, as the Rams' was used in the trade for Jalen Ramsey. L.A. has needs at center, corner and receiver, but I'm focusing on linebacker, where Jones could play one of the inside spots. He's a tackling machine with long arms and the instincts to quickly diagnose at the snap. He had two games last season with 18-plus tackles.

58. Baltimore Ravens
Liam Eichenberg, OT/G, Notre Dame

Starting right tackle Orlando Brown Jr. wants to play left tackle, but that likely isn't possible in Baltimore with Ronnie Stanley on the roster. So if the Ravens do trade Brown -- could they get a second-round pick? -- they'll have a hole at right tackle and along the interior offensive line. Eichenberg played left tackle for the Fighting Irish, but he could easily play guard at the next level. This could be a spot for a pass-rusher as well.

59. Cleveland Browns
D'Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan

What can't Eskridge do? He played wide receiver and corner and returned punts and kicks at Western Michigan. He averaged 23.1 yards per catch and had eight receiving touchdowns last season. The Browns brought back Rashard Higgins and have Donovan Peoples-Jones waiting in the wings, but they have to get more consistent production out of their No. 3 receiver. And if they take Eskridge, they'll get a boost in the return game.

60. New Orleans Saints
Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue

With Emmanuel Sanders gone in free agency, I have to believe the Saints will use one of their first two picks on a receiver. And since I went with a versatile front-seven piece in Round 1, I'll add Moore here for Sean Payton & Co. Purdue ran its entire offense through Moore, who's 5-foot-7 but extremely explosive with the ball in his hands. He forced 30 missed tackles as a freshman in 2018. Payton will be able to get the most out of Moore, using him on jet sweeps and screens and getting him the ball in creative ways.

61. Buffalo Bills
Benjamin St-Juste, CB, Minnesota

St-Juste is raw; he started only 14 games for the Golden Gophers after transferring from Michigan. But I liked what I saw on tape. He has great length, and he's not afraid to tackle. He was also good at the Senior Bowl in January. He didn't have an interception in college, but I think that's more about him not playing much. He has the potential to be the starter in Buffalo opposite Tre'Davious White.

62. Green Bay Packers
Jackson Carman, OT, Clemson

I thought hard about Oregon safety Jevon Holland here -- he could play next to Darnell Savage -- but Carman fills a more immediate void. He started 27 games at left tackle for the Tigers but might be best suited to play guard, where the Packers could use a prime pick to get a talent upgrade.

63. Kansas City Chiefs
Walker Little, OT, Stanford

I've been watching Little closely since he started at left tackle as a true freshman in 2017. He looked like a first-round lock after the 2018 season. Then he injured his knee in the season opener in 2019, missed all of that season and opted out of last season, which means he hasn't been on the field much. For Kansas City, this is a pick all about projection, as Little has the frame (6-foot-7) and footwork to be a future starter at tackle. Still, because he hasn't played much since 2018, it's tough to project his future.

64. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Simi Fehoko, WR, Stanford

The Bucs don't have many immediate needs, and they can afford to take a chance on a player with a high ceiling. Let's do that with Fehoko, a 6-foot-4 receiver with outstanding measurables. He has the ball skills to make contested catches and the speed to blow by corners. This pick might depend on whether Tampa Bay brings back Antonio Brown; if it does, could the Bucs go O-line instead?

 

[Saint Tacky 1622]

"It's hard to ignore the Jones-to-San Francisco buzz within the league."

"Buzz" is a buzzword for just flinging sh*t to see if it sticks and if I'm wrong, don't blame me because I'm just repeating what I heard.

[Zeus 6145]

 

[Machinator 32099]

This is the philosophy I subscribe to on OL now. More important to eliminate the weak links than to try and field five All-Pros on the unit.

 

[ocugolf 1214]

I can’t wrap my head around Mac Jones at 3 or Trey Lance in the top 10. Mac Jones is accurate, but it’s easy to throw behind the best OL, Waddle and Smith, and a first round running back. Im Sure that Sark and Shanahan have had lots of conversations, but I just don’t see it. Lance could be Josh Allen 2.0, but I also see some Jake Locker. He’s only started like 17 in the FCS in an offense that runs it a lot. Such a gamble. I guess high risk/high reward. I just don’t think I could pull the trigger on him in the top 10.

[closetohumping 17474]

2 hours ago, ocugolf said:

I can’t wrap my head around Mac Jones at 3 or Trey Lance in the top 10. Mac Jones is accurate, but it’s easy to throw behind the best OL, Waddle and Smith, and a first round running back. Im Sure that Sark and Shanahan have had lots of conversations, but I just don’t see it. Lance could be Josh Allen 2.0, but I also see some Jake Locker. He’s only started like 17 in the FCS in an offense that runs it a lot. Such a gamble. I guess high risk/high reward. I just don’t think I could pull the trigger on him in the top 10.

+1.  Kyle has earned it, but he's showing quite a bit of hubris in drafting Mac, especially at 3. 

[LTtxfan 49363]

Will Washington trade up to get Trey Lance, possibly at #8 spot ??

Just a rumor...

[BurntOrange&White 40038]

On 3/31/2021 at 11:55 AM, DanTheHorn said:

 

 

 

That shit like that annoys the fuck out of me but I don't think he burned any bridges. 

Edited April 15, 2021 by BurntOrange&White

[LTtxfan 49363]

Any noise on whether Eagles gets drafted ??

 

[Machinator 32099]

Brugler's seven-round mock from about two weeks ago had Cosmi and Ossai in the second, Sterns in the fifth, and Ehlinger and Graham in the seventh.

https://theathletic.com/2512750/2021/04/16/2021-nfl-mock-draft-all-7-rounds-and-259-picks-from-zach-wilson-to-taquon-graham/

[LTtxfan 49363]

 

[Burt Macklin 19053]

12 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Any noise on whether Eagles gets drafted ??

 

Doubtful.  He's a malcontent with poor production, and he didn't test well at all at his pro day.  He'll probably get a signed by a team as an undrafted guy, but I doubt he sticks.  He's not actually good at football like LJH.  

[LTtxfan 49363]

1 hour ago, Burt Macklin said:

Doubtful.  He's a malcontent with poor production, and he didn't test well at all at his pro day.  He'll probably get a signed by a team as an undrafted guy, but I doubt he sticks.  He's not actually good at football like LJH.  

Matches my thoughts... Eagles might be one of the most disappointing highly rated players ever to play at TEXAS.

[Burt Macklin 19053]

1 hour ago, LTtxfan said:

Matches my thoughts... Eagles might be one of the most disappointing highly rated players ever to play at TEXAS.

Not even close, sadly.  We've had way higher rated guys accomplish much less.

[LTtxfan 49363]

1 hour ago, Burt Macklin said:

Not even close, sadly.  We've had way higher rated guys accomplish much less.

 

Yeah Herka-Derp was disappointing...

 

[Machinator 32099]

 

[Beantown Express 2.0 6559]

Not sure if there are any NFL Draft junkies on this site but below is a link to do mock drafts that is pretty fun and a nice time waster.  You can pick your team and do trades and whatnot.  Just change the speed to slow if you want to make a trade and speed up in between picks or it will take a while.

2021 NFL Mock Draft Simulator | PFF

[Murfdogg21 4430]

On 4/19/2021 at 6:05 PM, Machinator said:

 

Fuck you Bill O’Brien. 

[Beantown Express 2.0 6559]

I wonder if this will cause him to slide in the draft.  I would love for the Patriots to get a shot at him in the 7-8 range with a trade up.

Ohio State QB Justin Fields has confirmed to NFL teams he's managing epilepsy

[Machinator 32099]

(Bruce Feldman) NFL Draft confidential: ‘People say he’s not athletic.’ Coaches discuss Mac Jones’ rise, Justin Fields shade, sleepers galore

Spoiler

Life on video calls has created some odd dynamics in the NFL draft evaluation business. 

Such was the case with one gifted but very inconsistent player whose mother said she didn’t want him to interview with a team, according to one coaching source. “She said, ‘I’ll do his talking for him.’ We were like, ‘Recruiting’s over. In the NFL, we pick you. You don’t pick us.’”

In a similarly awkward moment, one wideout asked a team during his interview, “Is this gonna be over soon? I have an appointment.” 

A red flag? Perhaps, but that coach said he’s aware this is a trying, and unprecedented, moment for NFL prospects juggling the demands on their time from scouts, agents, coaches, general managers and family members. 

“These guys were overwhelmed,” he said. “Yeah, it’s a job interview, but if you have 100 people calling you all at one time and on top of that they’re all trying to prep for their pro day, you get it.”

Yet as prospects and team personnel alike navigate the new post-pandemic draft process, some common themes have emerged.

There might be four quarterbacks taken in the top five. Everyone is raving about a few stud receivers, including a tight end prospect who appears to be the most gifted the league has seen in years — or ever.  

Meanwhile, it appears to be a terrible draft for defensive linemen and seems pretty shaky overall in difference-makers on that side of the ball. 

Over the past month, The Athletic has spoken to two dozen NFL coaches and scouts to get a sense of who and what is catching their eyes. 

Is Trevor Lawrence clearly the best quarterback and the first overall pick?

QB Coach 1: He’s the no-brainer top guy. I was trying to be critical and not just go with the flow, but the more you study him and the other guys, he’s the best by a wide margin. What does he not do well? I had (Joe) Burrow as a better prospect. His film was insane. (LSU) had empty protection and was putting a lot on Joe. Trevor’s offense at Clemson is smart and safe. He’s 6 feet 6 and he’ll be 225-230 pounds. I’m not worried about his weight now because he has a torn labrum (in his left, non-throwing shoulder), and he can’t keep weight on because of that. He’s really athletic — you’re not running away from guys at Ohio State if you’re not fast. He can anticipate and (he) throws with touch. He’s mature, and I was really impressed with his character.

QB Coach 2: He checks all the boxes. He’s a very good athlete; he’s got a good arm; I don’t think it’s an elite arm but (he) can make all the throws; smart kid; proven winner; what else do you bet on? Is the guy gonna be able to learn a pro system? In my mind, there’s no doubt.

Seemingly every year now a quarterback who was off of the draft radar has a breakthrough season and emerges as a first-round prospect. This year, Zach Wilson is that guy, and there are a lot of rumblings he will become the No. 2 pick of the draft to the Jets. What do you think of him?

QB Coach 2: I definitely have concerns about the level of competition. This guy goes from just being a guy in 2019, and now all of a sudden he’s being talked about as a top-5 pick? It happens, but he’s not playing against an SEC defensive front or a Pac-12 or Big 12 front. A lot of his throws are space throws. You don’t see him in a tight pocket a lot of times, and our league is a tight-pocket league. He’s not the biggest guy, but he has an arm — he can really rip it. I love the talent but there’s a lot of risk there to me.

QB Coach 3: Some of the stuff he does is jaw-dropping. You’re watching him and going, ‘Don’t throw it! Don’t throw it!’ But then he does and makes the play. He’s crazy on the field with his decisions. He has that snap release; he’s really accurate, especially making those off-balance throws. It’s like he can just flick it 55-60 yards.

QB Coach 1: The good with Zach Wilson is really good, but the bad can be really, really bad. And when he goes to a bad team like the Jets and he’s trying to win games, those are big concerns. To me he’s kinda like Patrick Mahomes coming out of college. People think now about Mahomes as the Super Bowl-winning quarterback and how great he is now, but coming out of Texas Tech, he was not this surefire guy. He was uber-talented arm-wise, and he does a lot of stuff that is really sexy now, but he threw a lot of bad picks, and his decision-making, I thought, was really inconsistent. With Wilson, you see a lot of, ‘Why would you even try that?’ When he gets to the NFL he’s got to retool his game, and you’re gonna have to let him learn what he can throw and can’t throw, but unlike Mahomes, Zach won’t have Andy Reid to coach him and a year behind Alex Smith to learn from. 

I could see Zach being a Pro Bowl QB quickly like (Justin) Herbert or I could see him being like Drew Lock. If I had to bet money, I’d bet it doesn’t work out for him with the Jets. Zach playing right away in that market with his play style — woof — that’d make me really nervous. And unlike Trey (Lance) and Justin (Fields), at least they’re 6-4, 230 and can run. So if he starts shitting the bed, we can get out of the game running the ball like Josh Allen did as a rookie in Buffalo.

I expected him to be Drew Lock-ish (in his interview); I did not get that vibe. He was great; smart. He knows we’re not gonna take him and he could’ve been a total dick and that it probably wouldn’t have hurt him, but he wasn’t. He knew his offense; we put on bad clips and he took ownership, all of that.

Who has the best arm of this QB class? Most say Trey Lance, but there’s concern about his small sample size.

QB Coach 1: He’s a tough evaluation. His maturity is A+. His football IQ is A+. He’s a team guy; very self-aware. He just needs to play more. He’s a little like Josh Allen coming out of Wyoming, where it could be rocky the first few years but you trust him. Trey needs a year or two. Josh took three. Josh had that amazing arm, it’s like him Mahomes and (Aaron) Rodgers have the biggest arms in the league, but I do think Trey is a lot more refined coming out than Allen was. I think he’ll be fine even if he doesn’t reach his full potential.

QB Coach 2: To me, he has the biggest upside of anyone in this draft. He played one game this year against FCS competition and was 50 percent and missed some throws. If you’re a first-round pick, you don’t miss that throw to a wide-open guy in the flat. He has tight upper body mechanics and some touch issues because he doesn’t separate well; he struggles to change arm angles some. From watching his pro day, I think he’s cleaned up a little bit.

QB Coach 3: Lance is the upside guy. There may be some growing pains, but he has such a good arm and he’s big, athletic and also a tremendous leader and very smart.

What do you make of the criticism of Ohio State’s Justin Fields?

QB Coach 2: He’s the one guy that for whatever reason people are taking shots at, whether they’re trying to get him pushed down the board, or who knows why; he’s the one that everyone wants to bully up on now. He didn’t play good against Northwestern; he played great against Clemson, and look at his ’19 season, he was phenomenal. He is a first-round talent. He is way more polished than Lance.

When you hear people talking about how well he processes, you don’t see read progressions, where it’s bang-bang-bang. He’s also playing on a different level. You don’t know how much of that they’ve taught him. You think, give me a year with this guy and it’ll all come together because of his natural athleticism and ability. I love the guy, but if he has to play this year, that’s scary.

QB Coach 1: I have him rated fifth (among the quarterbacks). He’s super efficient, very productive. He’s 230 pounds and runs a 4.4, but I’m not sure that he sees the field that well. … He’s better when he’s letting the game come to him. Don’t question his toughness. He played with two cracked ribs (against Clemson) and played like a week later. He’s tough as shit mentally and physically.

Are you on the Mac Jones bandwagon?

QB Coach 1: I am driving the bandwagon. I noticed something last year after Tua Tagovailoa got hurt and Mac went in and they stopped running RPOs and started calling dropback stuff, I was like, ‘Oh, they trust him.’ But he’s more than just that. I think he is the best thrower of the football by a lot. Zach Wilson is freaky; but he’s not hitting people in stride on time. Mac is processing. He’s accurate. He’s layering it. He has pinpoint accuracy and throws with anticipation. Those people who say all he did was throw to guys who were wide open and threw from a clean pocket, turn on the A&M, Georgia or the Michigan and Auburn games from last year where he got the shit beat out of him.  He’s getting hit and he’s getting moved.

People say he’s not athletic, but what are we talking about? Just because he looks bad without a T-shirt doesn’t mean he’s a bad athlete because he has baby fat. I love him. He was substantially better in the interviews than all of the other quarterbacks.

QB Coach 2: In my mind, if I had to win right now, this year, he’s the most advanced quarterback of any of them. I think Trevor’s the best. I’m cosigning on him, but his system adjustment will be much bigger than Mac. Jones is gonna walk in Day One and just have to flip terminology because he’s gonna know pro football. He’s been coached by Sark (Steve Sarkisian). He understands run checks, understands moving protections — not that these others don’t, but he’s on a different level. 

The question is, are Mac Jones’ physical tools worthy of being a top-5 pick or even first-round? I don’t know that his physical abilities warrant that, but if you tell me that I have to win now, I think his physicals are good enough. How many guys in the history of football in 12 games against top college competition threw for 4,500 yards, throw 41 touchdowns and only four picks and completed 77 percent in a pro system? Some guys at pro days don’t do 77 percent on air.

Why shouldn’t we be shocked if a sixth QB — Stanford’s Davis Mills, Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond, Florida’s Kyle Trask — is picked in the first round?

QB Coach 1: Next year just looks really barren. … Right now, Sam Howell? Eh, I don’t know. (Kedon) Slovis? I don’t know. That might go into these teams taking a guy and sitting him because they don’t trust next year. I don’t know.

QB Coach 2 on Davis Mills: He will know pro football when he walks right in the door. He’s a sneaky climber, but he’s only an 11-game starter. My thought is, “Why are you coming out now?” If he put a really good season on tape, he could be a first-rounder in 2022, but I realize Mac Jones only played 15, so how do you ding Davis Mills for that?

QB Coach 1 on Kyle Trask: He’s big and he throws it well, but I don’t think he’s quick enough. He’s really slow-footed and doesn’t really anticipate.

QB Coach 2 on Kellen Mond: If you give him time to develop, I think he can play. I like him. I was impressed with his interview. On film he’s kinda robotic. He needs to be more of an athlete. Jimbo (Fisher) just coached him to death, and he was just trying to be perfect. In warm-ups, he was worried about his mechanics right before the game.

The biggest thing for me is that he started a ton of games; his completion percentage went up; his interceptions went way down; sacks went way down and that was all with his top four receivers being out. That was impressive, and he did it in the hardest division, in the hardest conference.

I like his athleticism. He stands — and delivers — in the pocket maybe as good as anyone in this draft, but he’ll also stand in there and throw into coverage. He has good athleticism in the run game. Now there’s time where they’re covered and there’s escape lanes and you’re like, “Use your tools now!” and he doesn’t.

WR Coach No. 3: You can tell the effect Jimbo had on him in a good way. He’s an intriguing guy. He’s very mature and is way more athletic than you think he is, and he’s a natural leader.

Is Kyle Pitts the biggest no-brainer in the draft?

QB Coach No. 1: Pitts is a unicorn. It’s rare to get a guy that freaky that size that didn’t flip to defensive end. It’s easier to rush the quarterback than play tight end. He’s (Raiders tight end) Darren Waller but a little more natural. He’s got great hand-eye coordination; great length. He didn’t have a drop last year. Only four of his catches didn’t go for a touchdown or first down. What I really love is he didn’t have to play last year and he still would be a top-10 pick, and that they’re down 20 vs Bama, and he’s playing his ass off, trying to get them back into it, and he does. That stuff spoke a lot.

QB Coach No. 2: Aw, man, he is special. He has good character; he’s a tough kid. Everything he did at pro day, it was like, ‘Good God!’ That guy changes the game for your offense with how people have to play you. …This guy is more athletic and faster than (Travis) Kelce. This guy comes into the league and he’s gonna be way better than anybody else.

WR Coach No. 3: He’s ridiculous, man. Holy crap. To be that big and that fast and that skilled — wow.

Ja’Marr Chase is best in a top-heavy receiver class and would’ve gone first among WRs last year if he declared, too, per sources. 

QB Coach 1: I think it’s not close among these receivers. Chase is way better than the rest of them, and it’s a good class. He’s like a much faster Anquan Boldin.

WR Coach No. 1: He plays much bigger than he is. I don’t know if it’s a knock, but I’m not sure his ball skills are elite, but he has so many other elite traits.

He’s a grown man with the ball in his hands. He runs some out routes so smooth. He matches his lower body with his upper body, and that takes a long time. He’s really able to drop his hips. I love DeVonta Smith, but he’s 31 pounds lighter than Chase.

WR Coach No. 2: Ja’Marr is super competitive and is so much stronger, so much more physical than the other top guys in this group. His pro day sealed it for me. I didn’t think he would run as fast as he did, but he was so smooth. He maximized that time off; a lot of these guys that opted out didn’t. But he’s definitely not a finished product. He doesn’t do a great job getting off press. He was playing X a lot. In this league, he ain’t gonna be able to muscle all these guys around like he did a lot of guys in the SEC.

DeVonta Smith is 170 pounds: Do you see Marvin Harrison? How does Jaylen Waddle hold up with the top of the receiving corps?

WR Coach No. 1: DeVonta has unbelievable hand-eye coordination and body control with elite ball skills. It’s so natural. He’s instinctual as shit. He feels it and he knows where the spots are. He’s gonna be a good player and be solid and will play every position. He studies; he loves it. I am concerned about him only being 170 pounds, though. It’s the world we live in, man. Big guys beat up little guys. When you take a shot from the side from these monsters, that’s when you get AC issues and collarbone issues. He’s tough as shit. He will bite your face off. He’s gonna try. He won’t back down, but is he gonna win the battle? 

Waddle is a game-changer. He’s way rawer than DeVonta. He’s absolutely explosive and elite with the ball in his hands. 

WR Coach No. 4: DeVonta’s faster than you think and he’s quicker than you think and he can really catch. With smaller guys you worry about how they’ll adjust to guys getting pushed off their spot and can they make a tough grab. If they do, then it lightens your concern about their size. He’s learned a lot of concepts because they’ve taught him a lot. He’s the best route runner in the draft. Sark had those guys running pro stuff. 

Waddle has similar burst to Tyreek Hill. He has that same type of explosion and movement. 

WR Coach No. 3: I love Smith, but he is so skinny — if you can get past the skinny, he’s a legit No. 1 receiver. This kid … whatever he wants to do, he does. They had him jump in at cornerback and they said he knew the defense as good as anybody on the team. 

I think Waddle is a faster version of Peter Warrick. He is so dynamic with the ball in his hands and is such a dangerous returner. I think he could be Devin Hester as a return guy. But he’s a better receiver than Hester. He was awesome in his interview. He really has an infectious personality.

WR Coach No. 2: Waddle is different now. He’s like Tyreek Hill in a lot of ways. He’s so fast — he’s different fast. Henry Ruggs is really fast, but he was more of a straight-line guy. I think (Waddle) could play really any spot; he can play X, Z, slot, in the backfield.”

Who rates, and who doesn’t, among the remaining wideouts

MINNESOTA’S RASHOD BATEMAN

WR Coach No. 1: He’s right there as a pure route runner with DeVonta. He’s smooth. I just wish he ran a little faster.

WR Coach No. 2: He looked like a different guy this year. The ’19 Bateman was a lot better than the ’20 Bateman. He had concentration lapses. His routes were crisper in 2019; maybe some of that had to do with the new offense; he just wasn’t as polished.

WR Coach No. 3: The 2020 tape doesn’t wow you, but with the 2019 tape, you see something else. Which one are you getting? I think he’s the biggest wild card in this group.

LSU’S TERRACE MARSHALL 

WR Coach No. 2: You see him on film split guys at Mizzou and at Mississippi State. He was also a lot thicker than I thought he’d be at pro day. He can bend; catch low balls and stay in stride. He made those young quarterbacks look a little better last year.

FLORIDA’S KADARIUS TONEY 

WR Coach No. 1: They tell you his ball skills are phenomenal. I don’t know what to believe on that one. Are they good enough? Yes. I don’t know if he’s an every-down player. I worry about his whole focus. He will be on “SportsCenter” and the whole deal, and then it’ll be, “Where did he go?” 

WR Coach No. 3: I liked his personality. He’s got a little Marshawn Lynch quality where he knows who he is and he’s not gonna fake it. He’s talented but really is a one-year guy. 

PURDUE’S RONDALE MOORE

WR Coach No. 1: I liked him a lot when he was young at Purdue in his first year. He’s game-changing fast, but his ball skills are fine, not great. He will struggle against a guy covering him, but his play speed is elite.

WR Coach No. 3: He’s super short. Slot only, but he is so dynamic. He’s been hurt for two years in a row; can he handle 16 (now 17) games plus preseason? He’s smart with a businesslike approach, but you worry about the durability issues. Got a chance to be a steal if you can keep healthy. 

OLE MISS’ ELIJAH MOORE

WR Coach No. 1: I liked him. He can do a lot of stuff. Is a good kid, tough. They really had no route tree there and were just going as fast as they can. He was impressive in interviews; really candid. Was mature.

AUBURN’S SETH WILLIAMS

WR Coach No. 3: There’s no doubt he’s talented, but there’s something missing there.

WR Coach No. 5: He probably should be a first-round talent, but he’s so inconsistent. Has bad body language. When it’s going good, he’s making plays all over the place, but when it’s going bad, he won’t block; he gets just really casual. He will make some great catches but will drop some easy ones. And he played in an offense where it was just gos, hitches and slants, and that’s it.

WR Coach No. 2: That system doesn’t help him. When he played (South Carolina) JayCee Horn gave it to him, but I kinda like him. His change of direction tests weren’t good, and that shows up on film and that makes some people leery, but with the contested balls he’s a lot like Mike Williams, and he is good after the catch.

UNC’S DYAMI BROWN 

WR Coach No. 1: He’s got a long way to go. That offense that he played in is so different. I do think he can do it and make up for it, but it’s gonna take him some time. I also think he’s big enough to help you on special teams.

WR Coach No. 3: He has inconsistent hands; but catches more deep balls than anybody. He gets on top of guys. He eats their cushion fast; he’s got subtleness to his routes. Everybody knows he’s going deep and he still gets by guys. I was hoping he’d be a little bigger.

MICHIGAN’S NICO COLLINS

WR Coach No. 2: His pro-day tests have me messed up because I did not like his film. His pro day was good (clocking a 4.42 40 with a 37.5-inch vertical at 6 feet 4, 215 pounds). He doesn’t look or play explosive like that. It’s hard to find big men that move like that.

WR Coach No. 3: He’s a freak but not consistent. There ain’t many big guys this year. If you need a big X, he’s gotta be in your talk; the big thing with him is he’s got to clean up his routes and sink his hips and be under control at the top of his routes. But you keep in mind that he didn’t play with a good quarterback. I don’t see him making it out of the second round.

CLEMSON’S AMARI ROGERS 

WR Coach No. 2: I think he can actually play in the backfield. He has legit size. He’s a lot like (Saints running back) Ty Montgomery. He’s a north-south runner; very little wasted motion; I think his skills translate to the NFL game well. 

WR Coach No. 3: He was outstanding in our interview. He’s a coach’s kid so you’d expect him to do well, but he was off the charts. 

TENNESSEE’S JOSH PALMER

WR Coach No. 1: He’s a big receiver who is starting to figure out how to use his body. He has pretty good awareness. He can feel where the DB is on him. He has the right makeup. He stayed in there and played through what was a pretty toxic situation and with really shaky quarterback play. 

WR Coach No. 3: He’s just a good player. You see him run a lot of the routes you’d see him run on Sunday, but he wasn’t really a dynamic workout guy. I think coaches probably like him more than personnel guys probably do. He’s beating press coverage and he does little things in his routes well that you notice; strong hands; high-points the ball. There’s a lot of stuff that you don’t have to teach because he already does it. 

WR Coach No. 2: He gave it to (Alabama’s Patrick) Surtain. I think he’s gonna be a better pro than he was in college. He played in a program that was really hurting at quarterback. He doesn’t wow you with anything, but he’s just really good at everything.

Why is Penn State’s Micah Parsons the No. 1 linebacker?

Defensive Coach No. 2: I think his upside is to be the best linebacker in the league. He’s special. He has some immaturity, but if he goes to a place that’s on him every day, he can be great. He needs a coach on his ass. I do think he’s a good kid and wants to be a great player. He can do everything at that size; he’s way bigger than Devin White. He’s huge. This guy is 15 pounds bigger than Roquan (Smith). He’s built more like Bobby Wagner. He’s so explosive.

Defensive Coach No. 3: If he gets in the system and plays next to the right guy who is running the show, he can be special. It’s not just making plays — he makes plays that impact the score.

Scout No. 1: There’s some high maintenance there. You watched him play and there was so much freelance. He’s such a freak athlete and they just let him run around and make plays. In the box, he’ll run underneath blocks. He likes to guess and makes plays. He’s gonna run and try to make every play. You wonder, will he study the games?

There has been a lot of talk about the defensive side of the ball for this draft and how it doesn’t measure up to the prospects on offense. Are those concerns warranted? 

MIAMI EDGE RUSHER JAELAN PHILLIPS

Defensive Coach No. 1: He reminds me a lot of Bradley Chubb. He doesn’t play the run as good as Chubb but rushes the passer as well. Phillips is a freaky athlete and I think he could be 280 tomorrow. Did well in his interviews. He was not bashful; I thought he was mature; sounded like he’s figured it out. He didn’t shy away from the questions people have about him. He attacked it all head-on.

PENN STATE EDGE RUSHER JAYSON OWEH

Defensive Coach No. 1: You just don’t find defensive ends who can run a 4.35. He is such a freak athlete. I know he didn’t have any sacks last year, but he was still really disruptive. He does things that don’t show up on the stat sheet. You watch their Indiana game, and he hit the quarterback like 10 times. He’s not soft. I think he’s way better than Yetur Gross-Matos (who went to Carolina at No. 38 last year). He’s got a way higher ceiling.

Defensive Coach No. 2: I was at the pro day. He is a freak. The measurables are so good. His get-off is so good, and he is so fast going straight ahead. He’s a tough eval, but when you watched him do the linebacker drills, he was really stiff. I think he’s a 4-3 end; I didn’t think he could be a 3-4 outside linebacker. I don’t think he’s flexible. He is very tight-hipped. …He could become a 15-sack guy or he could just as easily be out of the league in three years.

GEORGIA EDGE RUSHER AZEEZ OJULARI

Defensive Coach No. 3: He’s gonna be a good player. He’s long, rangy, athletic, but kinda raw. He’s a good all-around player; but not a freak pass rusher or special athlete in coverage. To me, he’s a pro-style 3-4 outside linebacker.

Scout No. 2: He’s got some moves and he’s been well-coached. I think he’s a little stiff. He doesn’t have the upside of Phillips.

MIAMI DL GREG ROUSSEAU

Defensive Coach No. 1: He has a lot further way to go than Phillips. This kid is really raw. But he’s so long, and you just can’t find those guys with his kind of length and frame, and he ran mid-4.6s at his pro day, which was really impressive. He is like (Ravens defensive end) Calais Campbell. In a couple years, he could be really special.

Scout No. 2: They moved him around in 2019 and he made a lot of plays. He plays too high and you know how raw he is, but everyone there raves about the kid.

MICHIGAN EDGE RUSHER KWITY PAYE 

Defensive Coach No. 1: He’s a very good athlete, but I thought he plays kinda small; not physical.

Scout No. 2: Paye is very explosive and has crazy workout numbers, but he’s still pretty raw and figuring things out.

ALABAMA DEFENSIVE TACKLE CHRISTIAN BARMORE

Scout No. 1: He’s a little stiff. He’s not another Quinnen Williams, but he can be disruptive and he has some upside. He will get over-drafted because it’s such a bad year for interior linemen.

TULSA LINEBACKER ZAVEN COLLINS

Defensive Coach No. 2: He has some freaky stuff to him, but he has to be in a particular scheme like Philly, Indy, Minnesota or Dallas where he can stack and run and hit; he’s not the most physical guy. I know people compare him to Anthony Barr, but I think Barr was more fluid. You watch his film and he’s good in coverage, but I’m not sure how it’s gonna translate to our level. He’s so big; I’d be nervous if he’s out there one-on-one with (Christian) McCaffrey or a Tarik Cohen or someone like that. He plays high; not a thumper. He can chase plays down. I think his instincts are pretty good.

Defensive Coach No. 3: I like him a lot, but what are you looking for? Is he an outside linebacker? You can’t teach 6-4, 260 and moves like that. I think he’s an Anthony Barr-type player, but you better have a clear-cut vision for him. At 6-4 trying to play inside linebacker, it will be hard to get his pads down, and he’s not gonna run around people like he’s in Conference USA.

The way the league’s going now, the best middle linebackers, Devin White, Roquan Smith, Devin Bush, Pat Queen, Lavonte David, are all like 6 feet or shorter, and it’s such a space game now.

NOTRE DAME LINEBACKER JEREMIAH OWUSU-KORAMOAH

Defensive Coach No. 3: I fucking love that guy. He’s an explosive athlete. You put on the film and he’s played nickel and he’s going after the football every time he makes a tackle. I think he’s more ready to play linebacker in the NFL than Isaiah Simmons was, but I think Arizona fell into that trap; asking him to do five, six, seven things before he gets good at one thing. I think even if this guy is only a cover guy, he’s gonna be so impactful as a coverage LB, and he’s gonna be a demon on special teams.

Defensive Coach No. 2: He moves like a good DB. Some teams will have him rated ahead of Parsons. He’s a specialty player. He’s a freak with his transitions and he’s physical. He’s a heat-seeking missile.

MIZZOU LINEBACKER NICK BOLTON

Defensive Coach No. 2: Special kid. Loved him in the interview. He reminds me of Danny Trevathan or Eric Kendricks. He’s a good solid player with a good nose for the ball and excellent football intangibles. He’s an alpha dog. He’ll get everybody lined up. There’s two or three linebackers in this draft that I think have off-the-charts football character: Bolton, (Ohio State’s) Pete Werner and (Georgia’s) Monty Rice.

Werner doesn’t have great thump, but he’s as safe a pick as you can get. He’s good at everything, not great at anything. He will have a long career. He has an unbelievable football IQ.

LSU LINEBACKER JABRIL COX 

Defensive Coach No. 2: He has elite coverage ability, he’s dynamic, he’s just not very physical. I think he’s a specialty player. Before he got to LSU, he was so much better than everyone when he was at NDSU. He might just be a third-down player where all you’re gonna do is cover tight ends and backs, and he’ll be great at that.

Defensive Coach No. 3: When you watch the Texas A&M film and he’s locked on a guy, he embarrassed that guy. It looked like there was a cornerback covering him; that’s how good that guy was. It’s hard for me to say he can be an every-down and can hold up against the run, though.

KENTUCKY LINEBACKER JAMIN DAVIS

Scout No. 2: He’s a big-time freak with lots of length and explosiveness. How many other linebackers at 6-4 could stick with Kyle Pitts? Davis can because it’s on film. Both parents are military and you love how he stuck to (Kentucky’s) plan to develop and go from being such a project to a player.

Defensive Coach No. 2: His film is really good. This kid is a freak. I do wonder a little about his personality and how he’ll handle all of the communication to run a defense. You’re looking for alphas in that position.

ALABAMA LINEBACKER DYLAN MOSES

Scout No. 1: He’s off the board for us medically. You worry that he’s pretty tapped out physically. I think he put so much pressure on himself because he was crowned so early. He got hurt (early in his career at Alabama) and he doesn’t play as fast or as physical. It’s kinda sad. He’s a good young man and he’s got some good traits.

OREGON SAFETY JEVON HOLLAND

Scout No. 1: I think he’s the best pure safety in the draft.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEFENSIVE BACK JAYCEE HORN

Scout No. 2: He’s a badass. He’s got great quickness. He loves to get physical. He’ll get too handsy, but I love how competitive he is. He’s the most talented corner in this class.

ALABAMA DEFENSIVE BACK PATRICK SURTAIN

Scout No. 1: I love his intangibles. He’s wired as good as any DB. He’s a good technician. He has better ball skills than Marlon Humphrey but isn’t as good in press or as good a tackler. 

THE BEST OF THE REST

Scout No. 1 on Oregon OL Penei Sewell: I think (Giants No. 4 overall pick in 2020) Andrew Thomas was better; Jedrick Wills (No. 10 to the Browns in 2020) was too. Sewell does not have great length. He can play everywhere but center and might be able to do that too. I think he can be an elite guard, not a great tackle.

Scout No. 2 on Northwestern OL Rashawn Slater: He has terrific feet. He’s good with his hands. I think he’s the most technically sound of the O-linemen. He doesn’t have the same physicality of Sewell, but I think he’s probably a safer pick and is more polished at this point.

Scout No. 1 on Alabama RB Najee Harris: He is a true three-down back. He has elite bend and elite hands. No running backs are great in protection, but he’s solid. He’s a smart kid but he overanalyzes things. He will train three times a day if you let him; he just needs to settle down.

QB Coach No. 1 on Texas QB Sam Ehlinger: He was great in the interview. He has great intangibles, but he’s at 6-1, 220 and he only runs a 4.8, so he’s not fast enough or big enough to be a run-around guy, and he has a long motion and his ball comes undone and has inconsistent accuracy. He misses a lot of easy throws.

Scout No. 1 on Houston edge rusher Payton Turner: I love him. This guy is so long-armed and he’s really smart. He had a really high Wonderlic score.

WR Coach No. 3 on LSU’s Racey McMath: He could play eight to 10 years in the NFL on special teams. He’s that tough and good at it. He’s also a good enough wide receiver where if you needed to use him, you could. He actually has really good hands, but he’s just a little stiff, so winning against good corners is hard for him.

 

[UncleSonny 6573]

2 hours ago, Machinator said:

Jimbo (Fisher) just coached him to death, and he was just trying to be perfect. In warm-ups, he was worried about his mechanics right before the game.

 

2 hours ago, Machinator said:

In my mind, if I had to win right now, this year, he’s the most advanced quarterback of any of them...Jones is gonna walk in Day One and just have to flip terminology because he’s gonna know pro football. He’s been coached by Sark (Steve Sarkisian). He understands run checks, understands moving protections — not that these others don’t, but he’s on a different level. 

Ahem.

[LTtxfan 49363]

2 hours ago, Beantown Express 2.0 said:

I wonder if this will cause him to slide in the draft.  I would love for the Patriots to get a shot at him in the 7-8 range with a trade up.

Ohio State QB Justin Fields has confirmed to NFL teams he's managing epilepsy

Cowturd predicting Patriots trade up to #8 to get Trey Lance...

[Eggo 3995]

On 4/19/2021 at 9:43 AM, Burt Macklin said:

Doubtful.  He's a malcontent with poor production, and he didn't test well at all at his pro day.  He'll probably get a signed by a team as an undrafted guy, but I doubt he sticks.  He's not actually good at football like LJH.  

This makes me sad. I remember Devin Duvernay saying that only Eagles really matched his speed in practice. 

[The Dog 44150]

[Sawbonz 27593]

On 4/14/2021 at 2:14 PM, ocugolf said:

I can’t wrap my head around Mac Jones at 3 or Trey Lance in the top 10. Mac Jones is accurate, but it’s easy to throw behind the best OL, Waddle and Smith, and a first round running back. Im Sure that Sark and Shanahan have had lots of conversations, but I just don’t see it. Lance could be Josh Allen 2.0, but I also see some Jake Locker. He’s only started like 17 in the FCS in an offense that runs it a lot. Such a gamble. I guess high risk/high reward. I just don’t think I could pull the trigger on him in the top 10.

Who was the last bama qb to be worth a shit in the nfl Kenny Stabler?

[ocugolf 1214]

12 hours ago, Sawbonz said:

Who was the last bama qb to be worth a shit in the nfl Kenny Stabler?

Tua has a shot. I’ll give him a pass coming off that horrific injury. You are correct though, Bama QBs typically don’t pan out 

[TonyTexas 10531]

Joe Namath and the Snake are the only ones 

[Nicole44 22078]

Next year’s draft is expected to be QB poor so those teams needing an upgrade need to move next weekend or get aggressive in FA. So many impactful QBs in this draft both as starters and backups

[LTtxfan 49363]

6 hours ago, Nicole44 said:

Next year’s draft is expected to be QB poor so those teams needing an upgrade need to move next weekend or get aggressive in FA. So many impactful QBs in this draft both as starters and backups

 

So funny thought...

In April 2020, who had Zach Wilson or Mac Jones in their 2021 NFL Draft Top 10 pick predictions??

 

And the year before, Joe Burrows... 

 

Edited April 22, 2021 by LTtxfan

[LTtxfan 49363]

Guess Drew hasn't "secured the bag" yet...

"Denver Broncos general manager George Paton said he wants to add "competition" at quarterback for Drew Lock, but he also still believes in exercising patience.  In his pre-draft remarks Thursday, Paton again said he likes Lock's potential as a quarterback but wouldn't commit to him being the team's Week 1 starter. Paton said he is still actively looking to add a quarterback, whether it be with a first-round pick or via free agency or a trade. "

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31311236/denver-broncos-gm-george-paton-confident-drew-lock-looking-add-another-qb 

[Beantown Express 2.0 6559]

1 hour ago, LTtxfan said:

Guess Drew hasn't "secured the bag" yet...

"Denver Broncos general manager George Paton said he wants to add "competition" at quarterback for Drew Lock, but he also still believes in exercising patience.  In his pre-draft remarks Thursday, Paton again said he likes Lock's potential as a quarterback but wouldn't commit to him being the team's Week 1 starter. Paton said he is still actively looking to add a quarterback, whether it be with a first-round pick or via free agency or a trade. "

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31311236/denver-broncos-gm-george-paton-confident-drew-lock-looking-add-another-qb 

I’m thinking the Broncos try and grab Bridgewater.  The Patriots are probably trying to grab Jimmy G if he gets cut but honestly both of those guys are mediocre at best and not long term solutions for either team.

[LTtxfan 49363]

2 hours ago, Beantown Express 2.0 said:

I’m thinking the Broncos try and grab Bridgewater.  The Patriots are probably trying to grab Jimmy G if he gets cut but honestly both of those guys are mediocre at best and not long term solutions for either team.

Panthers are expected to listen to trade offers for Teddy... And Denver is rumored to be one of the teams interested

[CDAK 216]

On 4/21/2021 at 8:00 PM, The Dog said:

 

I've read that tweet 5 times and I still don't know what happened with the DUI.

[LTtxfan 49363]

7 hours ago, CDAK said:

I've read that tweet 5 times and I still don't know what happened with the DUI.

Google is your friend...

2017 DUI -- Mac Jones

 

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones charged with DUI

Nov 3, 2017

Alex ScarboroughESPN Staff Writer

Alabama freshman quarterback Mac Jones was arrested in Tuscaloosa on Friday and charged with driving under the influence and improper identification by a minor.

According to a Tuscaloosa Police spokesperson, police responded to a minor car accident at 2:14 a.m. Jones, who was one of the drivers, was arrested after officers performed a field sobriety test. No one was injured in the accident.

Incidental to the arrest, police discovered that Jones had a fake identification card.

Jones was transported to jail and released on $1,300 bond.

"We are disappointed in Mac's actions and this is obviously not the kind of behavior we expect from our players," Alabama coach Nick Saban said in a statement. "Mac has been suspended from Saturday's game against LSU. We will further evaluate what actions we need to take moving forward so we can correct the behavior. It is a privilege to represent The University of Alabama and there are certain responsibilities that go along with that privilege."

Jones has not played this season and is one of three scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, including starter Jalen Hurts and backup Tua Tagovailoa.

Jones was a four-star prospect from Jacksonville, Florida, when he signed with Alabama this year.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/21275001/alabama-quarterback-mac-jones-arrested-charged-driving-influence 

 

[Funk Doctor Spock 12512]

Just read a mock draft on CBS and they have Justin Fields going to Denver 

[CDAK 216]

4 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

Google is your friend...

2017 DUI -- Mac Jones

 

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones charged with DUI

Nov 3, 2017

Alex ScarboroughESPN Staff Writer

Alabama freshman quarterback Mac Jones was arrested in Tuscaloosa on Friday and charged with driving under the influence and improper identification by a minor.

According to a Tuscaloosa Police spokesperson, police responded to a minor car accident at 2:14 a.m. Jones, who was one of the drivers, was arrested after officers performed a field sobriety test. No one was injured in the accident.

Incidental to the arrest, police discovered that Jones had a fake identification card.

Jones was transported to jail and released on $1,300 bond.

"We are disappointed in Mac's actions and this is obviously not the kind of behavior we expect from our players," Alabama coach Nick Saban said in a statement. "Mac has been suspended from Saturday's game against LSU. We will further evaluate what actions we need to take moving forward so we can correct the behavior. It is a privilege to represent The University of Alabama and there are certain responsibilities that go along with that privilege."

Jones has not played this season and is one of three scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, including starter Jalen Hurts and backup Tua Tagovailoa.

Jones was a four-star prospect from Jacksonville, Florida, when he signed with Alabama this year.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/21275001/alabama-quarterback-mac-jones-arrested-charged-driving-influence 

 

Thanks for the info. I didn't actually care about Mac Jones' DUI though. I was taking a shot at the author of the tweet. 

[Cardinal12 34]

18 minutes ago, CDAK said:

Thanks for the info. I didn't actually care about Mac Jones' DUI though. I was taking a shot at the author of the tweet. 

 

4 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

Google is your friend...

2017 DUI -- Mac Jones

 

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones charged with DUI

Nov 3, 2017

Alex ScarboroughESPN Staff Writer

Alabama freshman quarterback Mac Jones was arrested in Tuscaloosa on Friday and charged with driving under the influence and improper identification by a minor.

According to a Tuscaloosa Police spokesperson, police responded to a minor car accident at 2:14 a.m. Jones, who was one of the drivers, was arrested after officers performed a field sobriety test. No one was injured in the accident.

Incidental to the arrest, police discovered that Jones had a fake identification card.

Jones was transported to jail and released on $1,300 bond.

"We are disappointed in Mac's actions and this is obviously not the kind of behavior we expect from our players," Alabama coach Nick Saban said in a statement. "Mac has been suspended from Saturday's game against LSU. We will further evaluate what actions we need to take moving forward so we can correct the behavior. It is a privilege to represent The University of Alabama and there are certain responsibilities that go along with that privilege."

Jones has not played this season and is one of three scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, including starter Jalen Hurts and backup Tua Tagovailoa.

Jones was a four-star prospect from Jacksonville, Florida, when he signed with Alabama this year.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/21275001/alabama-quarterback-mac-jones-arrested-charged-driving-influence 

 

Take this with a grain of salt if you will, but two of my very close friends went to U of A recently, and they basically said freshman year Jones was probably the biggest drunk on campus. Seems to have reformed a bit since but they believed if it he weren't a U of A football player he would likely have upward of 3-5 DUIS at least. 

Edited April 23, 2021 by Cardinal12
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[Jive Turkey 12644]

i'm not saying Kyle Pitts is going to be a bust, but i just can't buy that he's going to reinvent the game.  the hype just seems out of control.

and unfortunately, i think Jerrah is buying into it and will trade up to get him.  FML