2024 NFL DRAFT

[conVINCEd 21477]

1 minute ago, DixonHur said:

Not sure how I feel about Jayden.  He's got the size and athleticism to be really special, but his accuracy on out routes and shallow crosses raises some concerns.  

I think JJ is seemingly easier to project.  To me, he reads like a really good back-ups.  Perhaps a mid-tier starter in the right system.  One that doesn't ask him to do much more than being a "game manager". 

Poor man’s Colt McCoy

[Fud 9697]

1 minute ago, DixonHur said:

Not sure how I feel about Jayden.  He's got the size and athleticism to be really special, but his accuracy on out routes and shallow crosses raises some concerns.  

I think JJ is seemingly easier to project.  To me, he reads like a really good back-ups.  Perhaps a mid-tier starter in the right system.  One that doesn't ask him to do much more than being a "game manager". 

Jayden doesn't throw over the middle or hang in the pocket on third downs, two things that are required to be good in the NFL 

McCarthy seems like drafting Brock Purdy in the top five 

[The Dog 44771]

14 minutes ago, DixonHur said:

Not sure how I feel about Jayden.  He's got the size and athleticism to be really special, but his accuracy on out routes and shallow crosses raises some concerns.  

I think JJ is seemingly easier to project.  To me, he reads like a really good back-ups.  Perhaps a mid-tier starter in the right system.  One that doesn't ask him to do much more than being a "game manager". 

 

11 minutes ago, Fud said:

Jayden doesn't throw over the middle or hang in the pocket on third downs, two things that are required to be good in the NFL 

McCarthy seems like drafting Brock Purdy in the top five 

I posted a highlight waaay upthread where Daniels had two guys open at the goal line but held on to the ball and ended up checking down to a releasing RB instead. I was wondering WTF he was looking at. 

In the Florida game all of his highlights are deep throws, checkdowns, or scrambles. No middle or sideline throws.

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1 minute ago, The Dog said:

 

I posted a highlight waaay upthread where Daniels had two guys open at the goal line but held on to the ball and ended up checking down to a releasing RB instead. I was wondering WTF he was looking at. 

In the Florida game all of his highlights are deep throws, checkdowns, or scrambles. No middle or sideline throws.

Here's a good read

https://sports.yahoo.com/jayden-daniels-nfl-draft-stock-has-risen-more-than-anyone-but-will-he-live-up-to-it-021631977.html

[DixonHur 11941]

41 minutes ago, conVINCEd said:

Poor man’s Colt McCoy

 

40 minutes ago, Fud said:

McCarthy seems like drafting Brock Purdy in the top five 

Lol, these were the exact two comparisons that came to mind when I was typing the post...but JJ definitely has a higher douche quotient.  

[tx 3 putt 78470]

 

[Fud 9697]

10 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

This account is a clown posting hot takes for clicks, I'd keep it out of thread 

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[Napoleon 8802]

26 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

Some day I hope to find a woman who looks at me like McDaniel is looking at Worthy. 
 

[gurt 796]

21 minutes ago, Napoleon said:

Some day I hope to find a woman who looks at me like McDaniel is looking at Worthy. 
 

you won't

[Napoleon 8802]

43 minutes ago, gurt said:

you won't

I know.

[Fud 9697]

 

[closetohumping 17778]

3 hours ago, Fud said:

 

This is gonna be fascinating to track 

[Dutchrudder 11228]

Y'all need to respect Mike Tannenbaum, he drafted Mark Sanchez number 5 overall and without him we would not have the joy that is the famous "Butt Fumble."

[Dewey 3325]

JJ is like a mini version of Tebow, minus the religion. 

[ChickenSandwich 9918]

Sam Howell

[LTtxfan 49909]

On 3/21/2024 at 8:18 AM, Fud said:

Brugler says Marshawn Kneeland is his pick for a surprise first rounder

That's a surprise... have read concerns about his athleticism.   Kneeland is definitely a high motor guy -- doubt he gets out of the 2nd Rd undrafted.

[LTtxfan 49909]

On 3/21/2024 at 7:48 AM, Fud said:

Jayden Daniels and JJ McCarthy are my answers for most overrated 

Thanks for saying this... I too have doubts either of these QBs deserve 1st Rd grades.

Missed the QB Combine session, so I need to go back and watch more videos.  Are there any other QBs in this draft that have taken snaps under center besides McCarthy??

[HeHateMe 913]

I’d take Rattler over both JJ and Daniels.  Maybe it should go in the unpopular opinion thread, but I bet Spencer has a much better career than either.  He will probably go to a better run franchise and be able to sit for a year or two, all without the pressure of being a top 10 pick.  

[LTtxfan 49909]

24 minutes ago, HeHateMe said:

I’d take Rattler over both JJ and Daniels.  Maybe it should go in the unpopular opinion thread, but I bet Spencer has a much better career than either.  He will probably go to a better run franchise and be able to sit for a year or two, all without the pressure of being a top 10 pick.  

Playing on a shitty Cocks team made Rattler better.   He needs the right team to draft him, sit him at least a year, and he has a chance to be an NFL starter.  ATL is possibly one team for Rattler to end up with.  

 

[EastHorn 287]

On 3/19/2024 at 11:10 AM, Bateshorn said:

This. Given the deadmoney hit they just took and everything else, the Broncos are in full tank now mode.  

I hope you're right.  I want a another Manning Broncos jersey

[Bateshorn 9989]

On 3/23/2024 at 12:29 AM, LTtxfan said:

Playing on a shitty Cocks team made Rattler better.   He needs the right team to draft him, sit him at least a year, and he has a chance to be an NFL starter.  ATL is possibly one team for Rattler to end up with.  

 

Rattler is a perfect 4th round pick.  He might just pan out and become something special, because he's had to play in hero mode most of college, but if he doesn't, it's not that big a deal.  A team that can afford to make him 3rd string and let him grip it and rip it a bit in preseason to see if it will pan is the ideal location. 

[The Dog 44771]

 

[Dutchrudder 11228]

Probably just smoke and mirrors, we see lots of odd reports leading up to the draft as either a game, or some sort of way to incite trades.  I really don't see McCarthy as a franchise QB  in the NFL, but if anyone was going to believe in that, I guess Washington would be dumb enough to pull the trigger. 

[Fud 9697]

6 hours ago, Dutchrudder said:

Probably just smoke and mirrors, we see lots of odd reports leading up to the draft as either a game, or some sort of way to incite trades.  I really don't see McCarthy as a franchise QB  in the NFL, but if anyone was going to believe in that, I guess Washington would be dumb enough to pull the trigger. 

Along with the teams in this draft (probably Arizona trying to drive up value) trying to create draft value, the NFL pushes the team with the #2 pick to play a part in creating drama for the draft by not showing their hand. They did this with Houston. 

[The Dog 44771]

Keep in mind there's a reason most of these teams are drafting early and it isn't because they make good decisions.

Chicago is kind of the exception thanks to that ridiculous trade with Carolina. I have a feeling we'll be seeing the Panthers picking early for many years to come.

[BurntOrange&White 41650]

7 hours ago, Dutchrudder said:

Probably just smoke and mirrors, we see lots of odd reports leading up to the draft as either a game, or some sort of way to incite trades.  I really don't see McCarthy as a franchise QB  in the NFL, but if anyone was going to believe in that, I guess Washington would be dumb enough to pull the trigger. 

I could see it being true with how Washington's new ownership group and management are going about things with a culture forward approach.

[LTtxfan 49909]

Bucky Brooks Mock Draft... 3.0

Another michigan QB for NE -- JJ McCarthy  

https://www.nfl.com/news/bucky-brooks-2024-nfl-mock-draft-3-0

[Napoleon 8802]

8 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

Bucky Brooks Mock Draft... 3.0

Another michigan QB for NE -- JJ McCarthy  

https://www.nfl.com/news/bucky-brooks-2024-nfl-mock-draft-3-0

Not as Longhorn friendly as some previous mock drafts.

I still can’t believe that Penix isn’t seen as a 1st round QB.

[someguy 1539]

Matt Miller's 7 round mock is very Texas friendly - 8 of the first 84 picks, 9 picks overall:

15. Murphy - Indianapolis

28. Mitchell - Buffalo

32. Worthy - Kansas City

54. Sweat - Cleveland

56. Brooks - Dallas

69. Sanders - LA Chargers

81. Ford - Seattle

84. Jones - Pittsburgh

240. Whittington - Carolina

[Burt Macklin 19211]

53 minutes ago, someguy said:

Matt Miller's 7 round mock is very Texas friendly - 8 of the first 84 picks, 9 picks overall:

15. Murphy - Indianapolis

28. Mitchell - Buffalo

32. Worthy - Kansas City

54. Sweat - Cleveland

56. Brooks - Dallas

69. Sanders - LA Chargers

81. Ford - Seattle

84. Jones - Pittsburgh

240. Whittington - Carolina

I could see the first 5 picks around there.

That Ford pick seems way too high. I can’t see him going in the third. 
 

Sanders early third also seems a little high after his poor testing and being undersized. 

[The Dog 44771]

 

[Bateshorn 9989]

9 hours ago, Napoleon said:

Not as Longhorn friendly as some previous mock drafts.

I still can’t believe that Penix isn’t seen as a 1st round QB.

That last quarter of the Michigan game was eye opening.  If you give him a clean pocket and time, he's Mark Rypien and will tear you to shreds.  If he has to do it on the go/underpressure, he's also Mark Rypien and his game falls apart pretty quick. 

Edited March 27 by Bateshorn

[Napoleon 8802]

4 minutes ago, Bateshorn said:

That last quarter of the Michigan game was eye opening.  If you give him a clean pocket and time, he's Mark Rypien and will tear you to shreds.  If he has to do it on the go/underpressure, he's also Mark Rypien and his game falls apart pretty quick. 

For other Mark Rypien comparisons see:

EWERS, QUINN

[The Dog 44771]

hot takes coming in fast:

 

[LTtxfan 49909]

On 3/21/2024 at 7:48 AM, Fud said:

Jayden Daniels and JJ McCarthy are my answers for most overrated 

 

After watching above video... Jayden may not last more than a few years as a starting QB in the NFL 

[Napoleon 8802]

35 minutes ago, The Dog said:

hot takes coming in fast:

 

Dallas Turner is about to be the most fined & suspended rookie in the NFL.

 

30 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

 

After watching above video... Jayden may not last more than a few years as a starting QB in the NFL 

After watching the video, I am thinking that Jayden is going to be glad that he no longer plays college football, because QBs are much more protected in the NFL.

[TonyTexas 10683]

3 minutes ago, Napoleon said:

After watching the video, I am thinking that Jayden is going to be glad that he no longer plays college football, because QBs are much more protected in the NFL.

That is more than offset by the fact that NFL players are much bigger, faster, stronger and hit harder than college players. 

[HenryJames 67116]

His elbows are way too pointy. Would not draft.

[Murfdogg21 4548]

You always have to wonder about a college QB who throws to wide open future first round pick receivers, is he an awesome QB or just in a very favorable position?

[Professor Chesney 685]

2 hours ago, Murfdogg21 said:

You always have to wonder about a college QB who throws to wide open future first round pick receivers, is he an awesome QB or just in a very favorable position?

Oh, like CJ Stroud?

[HenryJames 67116]

4 minutes ago, Professor Chesney said:

Oh, like CJ Stroud?

 

[CashMcCoy 3405]

1 hour ago, Professor Chesney said:

Oh, like CJ Stroud?

Joe Burrow perhaps

[ChickenSandwich 9918]

Johnny Manzel

[statsman 5675]

WRT mock drafts, and projections, on Klatt’s podcast, Klatt said, “if a player is being projected in the same round by everyone, for example- the third round, he will go higher in the actual draft. If he is being projected all over the place, he’ll go low”. 

[Murfdogg21 4548]

4 hours ago, Professor Chesney said:

Oh, like CJ Stroud?

Exactly. Who wasn’t nervous about him given how Ohio St QBs had fared in the NFL? I’m sure today everyone will say it was obvious he was a better passer than Bryce Young and will provide their 2022-2023 message board receipts to prove it. CJ apparently was an accurate QB that could’ve hit tight windows but didn’t need to in college. 

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7 minutes ago, Murfdogg21 said:

Exactly. Who wasn’t nervous about him given how Ohio St QBs had fared in the NFL? I’m sure today everyone will say it was obvious he was a better passer than Bryce Young and will provide their 2022-2023 message board receipts to prove it. CJ apparently was an accurate QB that could’ve hit tight windows but didn’t need to in college. 

I thought Stroud would be a bust due to the long string of OSU busts and feeling like he'd been relatively untested in college with an A Team of WRs at his disposal. Whoops.

Bryce Young seemed/seems obvious due to his size and injury history. "But he's a winner!!". Right. 

[Sawbonz 28081]

On 3/20/2024 at 12:59 PM, satyanash said:

Woof.

 

Didn’t Rocco get 9?

[The Dog 44771]

 

[Fud 9697]

Penix is always injured despite never scrambling. He doesn’t use his athleticism