You are the general manager!
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If the season ended today we would be picking is 9th and roughly about 24th.
Teams picking ahead of us are Jax, Houston, Atlanta, Minnesota, Washington, TB, Oakland and NYG. Of those 8, teams that I would say are definitely in the market for a QB are Jax and Minnesota. Houston is borderline definite. TB and Oakland are maybes.
Of all the QBs out there I have seen Bridgewater, Mariota, Manziel, Mettenberg, Murray and McCarron play. The big two that I haven't seen play are Hundley and Carr. I think with the injury to Murray this past week it is going push Mariota and Manziel towards declaring if they weren't already deadset on it.
Here is my draft. I have only gone off of the QBs that I have seen play so Hundley and Carr won't be included in my decisions.
Trade-up version;
1a/b to trade up plus 2015 1st rounder- Mariota
2- top WR. Maybe Robinson out of Penn State or Matthews from Vandy.
3a- top RB. Hyde from Ohio State or Wilder from Florida State.
3b- top OG.
Stay where we are at version;
1a- Carr or Boyd.
1b- top WR.
2- top RB.
3a- top OG.
3b- top OG/CB.
Nice. Very nice. And as my name is Shepherd, we're obviously blood relatives.
If the season ended today we would be picking is 9th and roughly about 24th.
Teams picking ahead of us are Jax, Houston, Atlanta, Minnesota, Washington, TB, Oakland and NYG. Of those 8, teams that I would say are definitely in the market for a QB are Jax and Minnesota. Houston is borderline definite. TB and Oakland are maybes.
Of all the QBs out there I have seen Bridgewater, Mariota, Manziel, Mettenberg, Murray and McCarron play. The big two that I haven't seen play are Hundley and Carr. I think with the injury to Murray this past week it is going push Mariota and Manziel towards declaring if they weren't already deadset on it.
Here is my draft. I have only gone off of the QBs that I have seen play so Hundley and Carr won't be included in my decisions.
Trade-up version;
1a/b to trade up plus 2015 1st rounder- Mariota
2- top WR. Maybe Robinson out of Penn State or Matthews from Vandy.
3a- top RB. Hyde from Ohio State or Wilder from Florida State.
3b- top OG.
Stay where we are at version;
1a- Carr or Boyd.
1b- top WR.
2- top RB.
3a- top OG.
3b- top OG/CB.
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Remember, that's a "low-light" tape of his worst plays to make a point. AND... if Alo did this, he actually likes Carr quite a bit. Thinks his footwork needs some coaching but loves his upside. He has rare arm talent AND great wheels... and when you say the ball "pops" off a QB's hand, this year you're talking about Carr.
I just watched his cutup from Higdon of that New Mexico masterpiece... and there's a lot of "wow factor" there. It's tough to put up the numbers he's put up... over a TON of starts... and not be good.
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Hmmm i haven't seen him once this year tbh, those highlights/lowlights are from the previous i think. I will try to catch the rest of his games since alot of you guys are screaming for him. I read the comments on the vid and someone did say he's fixed some problems but i dismissed it cause all the comments are from haters and fans, not really nothing neutral.
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It's just really hard to throw 39 TDs and only 4 INTs (Carr). He throws a LOT of quick hit stuff but it sets up the downfield throws, which he lasers. You can either say he has sloppy footwork or that he "can throw from a variety of platforms," as Steve Young prefers to call it. He thinks if you can only throw from a classic set in today's pass-rusher league, you're hosed.
Carr and Boyd have quite a bit in common. Both guys fit that PFO profile of a ton of starts (both over 30) with great stats... and both will be drafted in the first or second round. If you complete over 60% for your career with over 30 starts and get drafted in the top two rounds, you're guaranteed to succeed (!). Or damn near. It's kind of freaky.
The other similarity is nobody's gonna question their arm strength or mobility. BUT... on Carr, you question the competition and all the bubble screens. On Boyd, you question the height and shit-on-the-table bad games out of nowhere (for him and his team in general).
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I would not bundle picks to move up in the draft for any of the QB's. If whoever is available at 10 (QB or otherwise) doesn't floor me I am trading down if possible for a 1st and 2nd round pick. I think with two 1's and two 2's we can get a QB, WR, RT and RB easily. Again if someone drops to us at those slots at other positions that are irresistible snap them up.
All of those thoughts could change by next years combine but that is how I would see it now.
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I would not bundle picks to move up in the draft for any of the QB's. If whoever is available at 10 (QB or otherwise) doesn't floor me I am trading down if possible for a 1st and 2nd round pick. I think with two 1's and two 2's we can get a QB, WR, RT and RB easily. Again if someone drops to us at those slots at other positions that are irresistible snap them up.
All of those thoughts could change by next years combine but that is how I would see it now.
If anything were trading up with the 5 picks we have in rounds 3-5.I would not bundle picks to move up in the draft for any of the QB's. If whoever is available at 10 (QB or otherwise) doesn't floor me I am trading down if possible for a 1st and 2nd round pick. I think with two 1's and two 2's we can get a QB, WR, RT and RB easily. Again if someone drops to us at those slots at other positions that are irresistible snap them up.
All of those thoughts could change by next years combine but that is how I would see it now.
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1a. Jake Matthews/Taylor Lewan whomever is available
1b. Mike Evans
2. Best LB/CB or a QB if a solid one in on the board
3a. Best RB/LB/CB on the board
3b. Trey Millard best player on the board
4a. Best Athlete on the board
4b. Best Player on the board
5. Best Player on the board
6. Best Player on the board
7. Best Player on the board
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1) Trade for Marcus Mariota - Still too enticing with size, elite speed, and arm strength... His production has stagnated a bit but you can put that on the knee trouble and the questionable play calling. Either way he is still having a fantastic season and just turned 20.
2) Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
3) Seantrel Henderson, OT, Miami
3) Chris Borland, ILB, Wisconsin
4) Rob Blanchflower, TE, Massachusetts
4) Ladarius Perkins, RB, Mississippi State
5) Kadeem Edwards, OG, Tennessee State
6) Taylor Hart, DE, Oregon
7) Marcus Coker, RB, Stony Brook
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1a. Jake Matthews/Taylor Lewan whomever is available
1b. Mike Evans
2. Best LB/CB or a QB if a solid one in on the board
3a. Best RB/LB/CB on the board
3b. Trey Millard best player on the board
4a. Best Athlete on the board
4b. Best Player on the board
5. Best Player on the board
6. Best Player on the board
7. Best Player on the board
Uh, no. But I do assume you played OL! We could field the first Almost All First Round OL in history... which doesn't mean shit!
1a. Jake Matthews/Taylor Lewan whomever is available
1b. Mike Evans
2. Best LB/CB or a QB if a solid one in on the board
3a. Best RB/LB/CB on the board
3b. Trey Millard best player on the board
4a. Best Athlete on the board
4b. Best Player on the board
5. Best Player on the board
6. Best Player on the board
7. Best Player on the board
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1) Trade for Marcus Mariota - Still too enticing with size, elite speed, and arm strength... His production has stagnated a bit but you can put that on the knee trouble and the questionable play calling. Either way he is still having a fantastic season and just turned 20.
2) Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
3) Seantrel Henderson, OT, Miami
3) Chris Borland, ILB, Wisconsin
4) Rob Blanchflower, TE, Massachusetts
4) Ladarius Perkins, RB, Mississippi State
5) Kadeem Edwards, OG, Tennessee State
6) Taylor Hart, DE, Oregon
7) Marcus Coker, RB, Stony Brook
I have two problems: I'm starting to question Mariota's mental toughness. It just bugs me and I can't get over it.
And I think maybe you took the back too late. But I like a lot of your draft.
1) Trade for Marcus Mariota - Still too enticing with size, elite speed, and arm strength... His production has stagnated a bit but you can put that on the knee trouble and the questionable play calling. Either way he is still having a fantastic season and just turned 20.
2) Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
3) Seantrel Henderson, OT, Miami
3) Chris Borland, ILB, Wisconsin
4) Rob Blanchflower, TE, Massachusetts
4) Ladarius Perkins, RB, Mississippi State
5) Kadeem Edwards, OG, Tennessee State
6) Taylor Hart, DE, Oregon
7) Marcus Coker, RB, Stony Brook -
1a. Derek Carr QB* - Fresno State
1b. Davante Adams WR* - Fresno State (if he declares - only a sophomore)
2. A.J. Johnson ILB* - Tennessee
3a. Ka'Deem Carey RB* - Arizona
3b. Loucheiz Purifoy CB* - Florida
Later Rounds:
WR
RB
CB
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I have two problems: I'm starting to question Mariota's mental toughness. It just bugs me and I can't get over it.
And I think maybe you took the back too late. But I like a lot of your draft.
1) Trade for Marcus Mariota - Still too enticing with size, elite speed, and arm strength... His production has stagnated a bit but you can put that on the knee trouble and the questionable play calling. Either way he is still having a fantastic season and just turned 20.
2) Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
3) Seantrel Henderson, OT, Miami
3) Chris Borland, ILB, Wisconsin
4) Rob Blanchflower, TE, Massachusetts
4) Ladarius Perkins, RB, Mississippi State
5) Kadeem Edwards, OG, Tennessee State
6) Taylor Hart, DE, Oregon
7) Marcus Coker, RB, Stony BrookI have two problems: I'm starting to question Mariota's mental toughness. It just bugs me and I can't get over it.
The biggest drawback to Mariota for me is similiar but it is his killer instinct. Of all the Oregon games I have watched I just don't see the killer instinct that I see with Manziel, who I am not an advocate for at all.
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Getting into Garoppollo a lot. Watched some highlights. He's a small school guy but he has a gorgeous throwing motion with a lightning fast release... truly looks the part. He'd be there early 3rd if we REALLY love Hoyer. I just don't see us going that way.
I have this feeling someone's gonna fall in love with him and trade up to draft him late 2nd. If you haven't watched him, do.
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Getting into Garoppollo a lot. Watched some highlights. He's a small school guy but he has a gorgeous throwing motion with a lightning fast release... truly looks the part. He'd be there early 3rd if we REALLY love Hoyer. I just don't see us going that way.
I have this feeling someone's gonna fall in love with him and trade up to draft him late 2nd. If you haven't watched him, do.
Getting into Garoppollo a lot. Watched some highlights. He's a small school guy but he has a gorgeous throwing motion with a lightning fast release... truly looks the part. He'd be there early 3rd if we REALLY love Hoyer. I just don't see us going that way.
I have this feeling someone's gonna fall in love with him and trade up to draft him late 2nd. If you haven't watched him, do.
Garoppollo? Really? Just having a guy on the team with that name could be fun.
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I am officially in love with Jimmy Garopollo.
His release is lightning. His size is ideal. His mobility seems to be above average. His production is unrivaled (48 TD 8 INT this season), and he has made every key throw you look for in NFL prospects. He's not an idiot.
For a third (or second) round pick, I think he'd be a great pick.
Unfortunately, this reeks of a Lombardi reach. With all this hype, I could see Lombardi salivating and rubbing his fat hands together and taking Garopollo in the first.
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By the way, any GM in this situation knows the Browns defense is number ONE in YPA (5.9) and number TWO in YPC (forgot, but we're 2nd). That's pretty amazing. We're fourth in total defense.
Based on those three stats, it's impossible to say we don't have one of the best five defenses in the NFL. So when you start your end of season meeting prior to free agency, the first thing Banner says is, "Offense. Okay, now let's start."
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By the way, any GM in this situation knows the Browns defense is number ONE in YPA (5.9) and number TWO in YPC (forgot, but we're 2nd). That's pretty amazing. We're fourth in total defense.
Based on those three stats, it's impossible to say we don't have one of the best five defenses in the NFL. So when you start your end of season meeting prior to free agency, the first thing Banner says is, "Offense. Okay, now let's start."
By the way, any GM in this situation knows the Browns defense is number ONE in YPA (5.9) and number TWO in YPC (forgot, but we're 2nd). That's pretty amazing. We're fourth in total defense.
Based on those three stats, it's impossible to say we don't have one of the best five defenses in the NFL. So when you start your end of season meeting prior to free agency, the first thing Banner says is, "Offense. Okay, now let's start."
You forgot to add that the Browns defense is rank 26th in takeaways, 27th in third down defense and 31st in red zone defense.
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Garopollo IS a senior. I've watched a bunch of highlights & he is the real deal. I think he looks better than any of the big name QBs. Check his interviews too. I don't think I have EVER seen a quicker release & the kid is dead on accurate.
Mike
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IMHO we need to do to the offense what we did to the defense over the offseason... 5 new starters (Bryant, Kruger, Robertson, Gipson, Skrine). 2 brought in via FA, and 3 young guys stepping up. Not to mention adding depth with MIngo. Having said that...
1 - QB. The franchise QB is not on this team. 1st pick should be QB. I don't want a backup from another team, or a re-tread guy, I want to draft our ace. My pick right now... Carr
2 - WR2 - Little and Bess can remain on the team, but it would be nice to use Little in a TE/WR hybrid-type role, and bess/benjamin in the slot. We NEED another outside threat. Probably should use our 1b, or 2nd rounder to fill this spot.
3 - RB - We will have a new starting RB next year. I'd say maybe 3rd or 4th rounder, or one of the FAs - Ben Tate comes to mind. Hopefully, Dion Lewis is back.
4 - RG - Lauvao stinks. He should not be re-signed. Pinkston can't stay healthy. We need to bring in a RG who can bulldoze and create running lanes, not to mention prevent some of the pressure from coming up the middle. We can draft one of these guys maybe in the 3rd or 4th, but this is a good spot to spend in FA.
5 - FB or TE - We either need to develop a 2 TE offense or get a FB in more regularly. There may be a FB available in FA, or we could draft one in the middle rounds. The other route is to get a true dual-threat TE. Cameron is a great pass-catcher, but he is still a liability in run-blocking. If we could get a guy who can run-catch-block and use Cameron like Bellicheck used Hernandez, we'd be in good shape. I'd be okay with drafting a TE with our 1b, as it would help just as much as a receiver. Either way, we need to start either a 2nd TE, or a true FB next year.
I have faith in Schwartz, but wouldn't be against finding a replacement. In all, a major overhaul on offense is what is needed...
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