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As much as I would like to dream about this. Not gonna happen.Loki wrote:also these for anyone who hasn't seen them
You are joking rightpetev_sj wrote: As much as I would like to dream about this. Not gonna happen.
We lucked out with Randy Moss, Adrian Peterson dropping to us. Can't imagine this happening again. This Clowney kid is going to rewrite the sack record....IN HIS ROOKIE YEAR!
I would bet that JJ Watt might disagree with you. Over 22 sacks is the record and he won't come close to that.I would be all for this. However, I'm not sure how true it is. Spielman rarely allows anything to leak about what they are doing in the draft.Tony Pauline @TonyPauline
Word from several sources; Minnesota Vikings heavily leaning towards Zach Mettenberger/QB/LSU in 2nd, looking for LB (Khalil Mack/UB) in 1st
This after Zimmer's comments. They must be targeting Manziel!Pondering Her Percy wrote: I would be all for this. However, I'm not sure how true it is. Spielman rarely allows anything to leak about what they are doing in the draft.
http://thebiglead.com/2014/04/03/nfl-dr ... HlSMq.uxfsFrom @thebiglead and @JasonLisk, only 38% of 1st rd picks from 99-08 were a starter on original team 6 yrs later
I can't say that surprises me but it's a somewhat sobering statistic.dead_poet wrote: http://thebiglead.com/2014/04/03/nfl-dr ... HlSMq.uxfs
I think the key word there being the original team. We've seen lots of guys go on to other teams for larger contracts. Add in starters that play for another team and that percentage has to go up. I don't know by how much but I think another 12%, bringing the total to 50% is highly plausible.dead_poet wrote: http://thebiglead.com/2014/04/03/nfl-dr ... HlSMq.uxfs
Oh for sure! A rookie deal is what, like 4 years I think? So certainly 6 years in a player is on their 2nd contract and that may very well be with another team that paid them. I actually feel that 38% after 6 years seems kind of high!S197 wrote: I think the key word there being the original team. We've seen lots of guys go on to other teams for larger contracts. Add in starters that play for another team and that percentage has to go up. I don't know by how much but I think another 12%, bringing the total to 50% is highly plausible.
@JoshNorris: Mr. @McShay13 points to my (and others) main question with Gilbert: Tightness when forced to turn and some COD. I know many have Gilbert as a top two CB in this draft, including many respected evaluators. I would unquestionably prefer Verrett or Fuller
@SigmundBloom @JoshNorris we're seeing eye to eye here - CBs that anticipate throws/routes, confront receivers, challenge at catch point, dictate action
Cool, glad I'm not the only one that isn't sold on Gilbert. I don't think the guy will be terrible, but I don't think he's the best CB in the draft. Verrett or Fuller might make it to the second round, which would be great.dead_poet wrote:An interesting perspective:
NFL draft insider Tony Pauline reports LSU's Zach Mettenberger is the Vikings' "signal caller of choice" in May's draft.
Pauline expects the Vikings to draft a linebacker at No. 8 overall, ideally Buffalo's Khalil Mack, and to target a quarterback in round two. Minnesota holds the No. 40 pick, where Mettenberger is tentatively expected to be available. A big-armed pocket passer, Mettenberger is considered a "perfect fit" for new OC Norv Turner's vertical attack. Mettenberger is holding his Pro Day this week.
