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Official 2015 Draft: Day One Thread

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  • Green Room still full and like 43 and 77 will have Talent.. Great First Round Draft night FINALLY in BROWNSLAND>>>

  • I'm good with these picks. Screw the graders and their grades (everyone remember Bitonio last year and what was said by the so-called experts? ) I'm sure both of our picks will be fixtures on our lines for many years to come. I also think that Farmer has taken control of the Browns draft board unlike last year when he had little time and influenced by both the owner and coach. This is going to be a hell-of-a-team next year. 2 down something like 8 to go! Big day tomorrow with a key 2nd and 3rd round picks.

  • Erving a huge reason Jameis won a Heisman. The dude will be a Browns for years. Gotta be happy.

  • Shelton fills the void at NT and helps stop the run...

    Erving will start at either RG or RT, forcing Schwartz or Greco to our 6th lineman/rotational guy...

    The trenches are set. Tomorrow and Saturday I expect to see us drafting some offensive guys who can score some points, and some defensive guys who can get to the QB...

    Overall, not bad... 19 was a tough place to pick and I'm glad we at least drafted my favorite o-lineman if we were going to draft one...

    @thenew23 said:

    Erving will start at either RG or RT, forcing Schwartz or Greco to our 6th lineman/rotational guy...

    The trenches are set. Tomorrow and Saturday I expect to see us drafting some offensive guys who can score some points, and some defensive guys who can get to the QB...

    Overall, not bad... 19 was a tough place to pick and I'm glad we at least drafted my favorite o-lineman if we were going to draft one...

    Erving was your fav?

    I do not see Cam at RT. He's not good enough in space, but he may be as good as Mitch is. There is no doubt that he is the back-up Center, and future Mack "opt-out" replacement, so it may make sense to play him at RG and move Greco to RT.

    It will be interesting to see if Mitch ends up part of a trade deal.

    @vagitron said:

    You a NFL talent evaluator?

    He ain't bad...

    @jafbf said:

    Personally, I think this was a better (apparent) first round for Farmer than last year - still TBD.

    Tomorrow could be telling, but I'm at least happy we didn't go crazy chasing a QB at the top this year.

    I think it was a safer first round for sure, and hard to see it not starting off better... but I feel like we left talent on the table...

  • Bengals took Cedric, Ravens Perrimen and Steelers Dupree. If I'm right in how I feel about all of those picks, the Browns just got better while each of those teams might not have improved with their picks.

  • Man... who did Malcolm Brown piss off? Even the Lions passed on him...

    @tour2ma said:

    Man... who did Malcolm Brown piss off? Even the Lions passed on him...

    Wondering that myself but I don't think he's complaining now. Interesting because the Pats have done Dline back to back 1st round picks.

  • Bengals took Cedric, Ravens Perrimen and Steelers Dupree. If I'm right in how I feel about all of those picks, the Browns just got better while each of those teams might not have improved with their picks.

    @tiamat63 said:

    Bengals took Cedric, Ravens Perrimen and Steelers Dupree. If I'm right in how I feel about all of those picks, the Browns just got better while each of those teams might not have improved with their picks.

    Ced will probably "redshirt" while Whitworth finished his last year.

  • Bengals took Cedric, Ravens Perrimen and Steelers Dupree. If I'm right in how I feel about all of those picks, the Browns just got better while each of those teams might not have improved with their picks.

    @tiamat63 said:

    Bengals took Cedric, Ravens Perrimen and Steelers Dupree. If I'm right in how I feel about all of those picks, the Browns just got better while each of those teams might not have improved with their picks.

    Dupree is an athletic freak of nature but he's very raw. Once he figures it out he could be the next Robert Quinn. He may not figure it out but the steelers don't really miss in the first. Mayock had him going at 8 to atlanta. I personally wanted peters but he went to the chiefs. I'm happy with Dupree and completely disagree with you and so does just about everyone else. The so called graders gave the pick an A+

  • I'm DELIGHTED with the Shelton pick. And Canton Mike and a few others nailed the

    Cameron Erving pick.

    You get Erving some pro coaching, a bit more strength, and he has the feet to play

    RT, anywhere on the line. I had Shelton and Collins in my one mock, not too far off.

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    Don't underestimate him.

    Impressed with 20 tackles at defensive tackle in 2011 and emerged as a 14-game starter and the left tackle on a line protecting first-round pick EJ Manuel in 2012. He emerged as a first-team All-ACC and All-American offensive tackle in 2013 and contemplated a jump to the NFL.

    There are very few athletes who can make the type of transition that Erving has made -- moving to the offensive side of the ball and becoming an immediate starter the same year, at the most difficult position on the line, then being named to several All-American teams and being tabbed a top NFL prospect all within a two year period.

    But he was on the move again in November, starting his first career game at center in Florida State's comeback victory over Miami on Nov. 15 after serving as Jameis Winston's left tackle the previous 22 games.

    A very good athlete with light feet and coveted versatility, it would not be a surprise to see a team fall in love with Erving and make him a top-40 draft pick.

  • The steelers screwed up. Dupree doesn't fit the mold with their defense,

    he isn't a cheap shot, late hit artist.

    On most other teams, he would have been a real good pick.

  • The Offensive and Defensive Lines are set to battle. I hope we can draft Maxx Williams or Dorial Green-Beckham tomorrow, maybe both! That would be amazing.

    My wish-list...

    1- Dorial Green-Beckham

    2- Maxx Williams

    3- Denzel Perryman

    4- Landon Collins

    5- Ali Marpet

  • @tiamat63 said:

    Bengals took Cedric, Ravens Perrimen and Steelers Dupree. If I'm right in how I feel about all of those picks, the Browns just got better while each of those teams might not have improved with their picks.

    Dupree is an athletic freak of nature but he's very raw. Once he figures it out he could be the next Robert Quinn. He may not figure it out but the steelers don't really miss in the first. Mayock had him going at 8 to atlanta. I personally wanted peters but he went to the chiefs. I'm happy with Dupree and completely disagree with you and so does just about everyone else. The so called graders gave the pick an A+

    @vagitron said:

    Dupree is an athletic freak of nature but he's very raw. Once he figures it out he could be the next Robert Quinn. He may not figure it out but the steelers don't really miss in the first. Mayock had him going at 8 to atlanta. I personally wanted peters but he went to the chiefs. I'm happy with Dupree and completely disagree with you and so does just about everyone else. The so called graders gave the pick an A+

    It should trouble those grading that a middling DJ Humphries who didn't really do much until a late season surge absolutely stone walled Dupree. Keep in mind most scouts see Humphries as a risky high pick tackle including our resident Oline connoisseur.

    Keep telling yourself that being an athletic freak makes a man a quality football player. Like I said, deck stacked against him.

  • @vagitron said:

    Dupree is an athletic freak of nature but he's very raw. Once he figures it out he could be the next Robert Quinn. He may not figure it out but the steelers don't really miss in the first. Mayock had him going at 8 to atlanta. I personally wanted peters but he went to the chiefs. I'm happy with Dupree and completely disagree with you and so does just about everyone else. The so called graders gave the pick an A+

    It should trouble those grading that a middling DJ Humphries who didn't really do much until a late season surge absolutely stone walled Dupree. Keep in mind most scouts see Humphries as a risky high pick tackle including our resident Oline connoisseur.

    Keep telling yourself that being an athletic freak makes a man a quality football player. Like I said, deck stacked against him.

    @tiamat63 said:

    It should trouble those grading that a middling DJ Humphries who didn't really do much until a late season surge absolutely stone walled Dupree. Keep in mind most scouts see Humphries as a risky high pick tackle including our resident Oline connoisseur.

    Keep telling yourself that being an athletic freak makes a man a quality football player. Like I said, deck stacked against him.

    He doesn't use much technique but instead using his freak athleticism to win battles. Teach him technique which IS coachable and he's Robert Quinn. As I said I wanted peters but the steelers who have a pretty strong first round track record were elated he was there at 22.

    The most honest and accurate breakdown I've seen of Dupree.

  • Bengals took Cedric, Ravens Perrimen and Steelers Dupree. If I'm right in how I feel about all of those picks, the Browns just got better while each of those teams might not have improved with their picks.

    @tiamat63 said:

    Bengals took Cedric, Ravens Perrimen and Steelers Dupree. If I'm right in how I feel about all of those picks, the Browns just got better while each of those teams might not have improved with their picks.

    Ogbuehi likely does not contribute a thing in 2015. He's athletic, and could develop, but I do not see him as a LT. He really struggled there at TAMU.

    Perrimen? Dunno certainly seems addresses a need on paper.... whether it translates???

    Dupree was a riser whose rise I did not get. Was not surprised to see him fall. I was surprised the Steelers caught him. I agree... straight speed guy without the agility to match it. I liked him as a 2/3 round cusp prospect, where he started, but not as the late first he ended up being. Was surprised he did not lift at his pro day.

    @tiamat63 said:

    Wondering that myself but I don't think he's complaining now. Interesting because the Pats have done Dline back to back 1st round picks.

    Well... he lost millions falling 20 spots, and Bill will wear his ass out using him, so I think he may complain later.

  • @tiamat63 said:

    It should trouble those grading that a middling DJ Humphries who didn't really do much until a late season surge absolutely stone walled Dupree. Keep in mind most scouts see Humphries as a risky high pick tackle including our resident Oline connoisseur.

    Keep telling yourself that being an athletic freak makes a man a quality football player. Like I said, deck stacked against him.

    He doesn't use much technique but instead using his freak athleticism to win battles. Teach him technique which IS coachable and he's Robert Quinn. As I said I wanted peters but the steelers who have a pretty strong first round track record were elated he was there at 22.

    The most honest and accurate breakdown I've seen of Dupree.

    @vagitron said:

    The most honest and accurate breakdown I've seen of Dupree.

    Translation: Video is the closest to my opinion that I have found.

    5 minutes in I thought the vid was about Quinn... and before I got all gushy about Quinn's technique, I'd find a play where the OT doesn't catch a cleat and end up feet together and off-balance before the DE lays a hand on him.

  • @vagitron said:

    The most honest and accurate breakdown I've seen of Dupree.

    Translation: Video is the closest to my opinion that I have found.

    5 minutes in I thought the vid was about Quinn... and before I got all gushy about Quinn's technique, I'd find a play where the OT doesn't catch a cleat and end up feet together and off-balance before the DE lays a hand on him.

    @tour2ma said:

    Translation: Video is the closest to my opinion that I have found.

    5 minutes in I thought the vid was about Quinn... and before I got all gushy about Quinn's technique, I'd find a play where the OT doesn't catch a cleat and end up feet together and off-balance before the DE lays a hand on him.

    Okay. It addresses his freak athleticism but his raw technique. He's the perfect mold to learn under Harrison and now Coach porter. If and when the guy learns to use moves to get free he could be virtually unblockable which is why he was being projected inside the top ten but also as low as out of the first round. He's 270 pounds and runs a 4.5 with over a 40 inch vert. He's in rare air territory for his size and athleticism. Run the list of Steelers first round picks over the last 15 years. Ziggy hood is the only miss.
  • Harrison will scare him to death...

    And you are way overdue for another 1st-round miss.

  • Harrison will scare him to death...

    And you are way overdue for another 1st-round miss.

    @tour2ma said:

    Harrison will scare him to death...

    And you are way overdue for another 1st-round miss.

    I guess we will find out. The steelers were talking about trading up to get him.

  • Harrison will scare him to death...

    And you are way overdue for another 1st-round miss.

    @tour2ma said:

    Harrison will scare him to death...

    And you are way overdue for another 1st-round miss.

    Are we saying Jarvis Jones is a hit? Jury is definitely still out.

  • My biggest Question of the night::: Was There a Trade Down Offer even to consider at 19???