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  • Louisville Slugger Louisville SluggerL
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    Louisville SluggerL Louisville Slugger wrote on last edited by
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    That seems pretty fair. He's not a ballhawk he's just good not elite at everything. Do they have a ranking for him at corner because it feels like he was in the slot half the time

    I like this metric most of the players I like are in the stud group and only 1 is in the potential bust group.

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      Tour2maT Tour2ma wrote on last edited by
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      Number of 'knew it" and a couple "WTF?" players. Some I just don't know...

      The "knew its"...

      • RB: Brian Hill (came late to him thanks to FirstPick), Christian McCaffrey (on his train two years ago)
      • WR: Chris Godwin (flashed at the Combine), Robert Davis (small school gem)
      • TE: OJ Howard (Duh...)
      • OG: Dion Dawkins (see below)
      • OT: Dion Dawkins (shone at Sr. Bowl)
      • DT: Montravius Adams (the big DT I kept going back to)
      • S: Marcus Williams (FS, found him when he was a 3rd round "steal")

      The WTFs???

      • OG: Ben Branden (cursory look gave no reason to look further)
      • Edge: Only Solomon Thomas and LBs need apply?
      • LB: Rakwon McMillian (don't see it...)
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        Here are the top rated players at each position from an analytics/metrics based guide I have. Of course this is before film comes into play so pinches of salt required but as a starting point I wouldn't be surprised if the Browns have some of these names highly.

        Some surprises at some positions....

        QB

        Deshaun Watson

        Sefo Lifau

        Trubisky (with a strong caveat on his sample size)

        No others are worth including due to score

        RB

        Jeremy McNichols

        D'onta Foreman

        Brian Hill

        Christian McCaffrey

        Aaron Jones/Cook/Perrine/Conner have equal score

        WR

        Chris Godwin

        Curtis Samuel

        Juju Smith-Schuster - All three have the same top score

        Robert Davis

        Zay Jones

        TE

        OJ Howard

        David N'joku

        Bucky Hodges - again equal score for the above three

        Evan Engram

        Jonnu Smith

        OG

        Ben Branden

        Dion Dawkins

        Taylor Moton

        OT

        Dion Dawkins (different metrics used for G and T)

        JP Flynn

        Taylor Moton

        Edge

        Jordan Willis

        Sol Thomas and JJ Watt equal

        Tyus Bowser

        Haason Reddick

        NB - Garrett doesn't meet a couple of numbers the above guys do but it's noted he has a near perfect elite profile in the other areas

        DT

        Sol Thomas (rated even higher here than at edge)

        Malik McDowell

        Charles Walker

        Larry Ogunjobi

        Montravius Adams

        LB

        Blair Brown

        Jarrod Davis

        Calvin Munson

        Haason Reddick

        Rarkwon McMillian

        CB

        Chidobe Awuzie

        Kevin King

        Marlon Humphrey

        Fabian Moreau

        Gareon Conley

        S

        Jamal Adams

        Chidobe Awuzie (graded higher here than CB)

        Xavier Woods

        Chuck Clark/Marcus Williams/Obi Melifonwu/Nathan Gerry

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        The GipperT The Gipper wrote on last edited by
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        @londonbrown said:

        Here are the top rated players at each position from an analytics/metrics based guide I have. Of course this is before film comes into play so pinches of salt required but as a starting point I wouldn't be surprised if the Browns have some of these names highly.

        Some surprises at some positions....

        QB

        Deshaun Watson

        Sefo Lifau

        Trubisky (with a strong caveat on his sample size)

        No others are worth including due to score

        RB

        Jeremy McNichols

        D'onta Foreman

        Brian Hill

        Christian McCaffrey

        Aaron Jones/Cook/Perrine/Conner have equal score

        WR

        Chris Godwin

        Curtis Samuel

        Juju Smith-Schuster - All three have the same top score

        Robert Davis

        Zay Jones

        TE

        OJ Howard

        David N'joku

        Bucky Hodges - again equal score for the above three

        Evan Engram

        Jonnu Smith

        OG

        Ben Branden

        Dion Dawkins

        Taylor Moton

        OT

        Dion Dawkins (different metrics used for G and T)

        JP Flynn

        Taylor Moton

        Edge

        Jordan Willis

        Sol Thomas and JJ Watt equal

        Tyus Bowser

        Haason Reddick

        NB - Garrett doesn't meet a couple of numbers the above guys do but it's noted he has a near perfect elite profile in the other areas

        Well, this sounds like an excuse for every guy that doesn't meet this metrics top. He's not good enough as a football player, but he is "elite" in other area? What: identifying Dinosaur bones.

        It looks to me that none of the guys that are highly rated in other venues are included here., except for a few.

        These guys have the Colorado QB up there with everyone else.

        So, either they are right on....and that is why we have so many busts among high draft picks....because the drafters don't follow these metrics....or they are full of shit.

        DT

        Sol Thomas (rated even higher here than at edge)

        Malik McDowell

        Charles Walker

        Larry Ogunjobi

        Montravius Adams

        LB

        Blair Brown

        Jarrod Davis

        Calvin Munson

        Haason Reddick

        Rarkwon McMillian

        CB

        Chidobe Awuzie

        Kevin King

        Marlon Humphrey

        Fabian Moreau

        Gareon Conley

        S

        Jamal Adams

        Chidobe Awuzie (graded higher here than CB)

        Xavier Woods

        Chuck Clark/Marcus Williams/Obi Melifonwu/Nathan Gerry

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          Might be interesting to some might not. What's not up for debate is our FO uses metrics just like this guide does,

          albeit never gonna be an exact mirror image.

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          The GipperT The Gipper wrote on last edited by
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          @londonbrown said:

          Might be interesting to some might not. What's not up for debate is our FO uses metrics just like this guide does,

          albeit never gonna be an exact mirror image.

          Then we can expect Watson to be the pick? Or Blair Browns?

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            L LondonBrown wrote on last edited by
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            Metric Analysis: David Njoku is off in a few areas as a multiple All-Pro tight end. But his overall age,

            athleticism, and production point toward a multiple Pro Bowl caliber tight end. And hes one of the

            few tight ends to hit an All-Pro MSA rating over 80. All signs point toward great things for Njoku.

            However, there are a few things off to make the claim that hes a truly generational talent.

            Scheme Fit: H-Back

            Projection: Long-term Starter to Pro Bowler

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              L LondonBrown wrote on last edited by
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              Metric Analysis: Jabrill Peppers has a very interesting data profile. Elite explosiveness and speed. With

              elite solo tackle and pass deflection market share. But his interception market share is not Pro Bowl

              level. In addition to not performing the short shuttle or 3-Cone to determine flexibility.

              A common concern of many who watched Peppers film including myself. So, what do we have here?

              We have an explosive speed athlete who is solid at making tackles and forcing dead plays with his pass

              deflections. But may not have elite abilities to find and capitalize on the ball in the air. How he was

              used can also play a role here.

              However, I would say based on his profile and athletic abilities that are proven I would project as a

              long-term free safety starter with a slight chance to become a Pro Bowl outlier due to age. He is a

              unique player with a unique profile. But being unique is not necessarily a bad thing when you have

              some elite qualities. It just means that the sum of all his parts are more likely to disappoint if you dont

              start with low expectations.

              Projection: Long-term Starter to Potential Pro Bowler

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                Tour2maT Tour2ma wrote on last edited by
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                Peppers at FS... not seeing that, but certainly makes him a better team fit if he can handle it.

                Njoku's youth may be as big an asset as anything. Blocking tech is pretty bad, but he seems willing.

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                  Metric Analysis: Jabrill Peppers has a very interesting data profile. Elite explosiveness and speed. With

                  elite solo tackle and pass deflection market share. But his interception market share is not Pro Bowl

                  level. In addition to not performing the short shuttle or 3-Cone to determine flexibility.

                  A common concern of many who watched Peppers film including myself. So, what do we have here?

                  We have an explosive speed athlete who is solid at making tackles and forcing dead plays with his pass

                  deflections. But may not have elite abilities to find and capitalize on the ball in the air. How he was

                  used can also play a role here.

                  However, I would say based on his profile and athletic abilities that are proven I would project as a

                  long-term free safety starter with a slight chance to become a Pro Bowl outlier due to age. He is a

                  unique player with a unique profile. But being unique is not necessarily a bad thing when you have

                  some elite qualities. It just means that the sum of all his parts are more likely to disappoint if you dont

                  start with low expectations.

                  Projection: Long-term Starter to Potential Pro Bowler

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                  The GipperT The Gipper wrote on last edited by
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                  @londonbrown said:

                  Metric Analysis: Gerbil Peppers has a very interesting data profile. Elite explosiveness and speed. With

                  elite solo tackle and pass deflection market share. But his interception market share is not Pro Bowl

                  level. In addition to not performing the short shuttle or 3-Cone to determine flexibility.

                  A common concern of many who watched Peppers film including myself. So, what do we have here?

                  We have an explosive speed athlete who is solid at making tackles and forcing dead plays with his pass

                  deflections. But may not have elite abilities to find and capitalize on the ball in the air. How he was

                  used can also play a role here.

                  However, I would say based on his profile and athletic abilities that are proven I would project as a

                  long-term free safety starter with a slight chance to become a Pro Bowl outlier due to age. He is a

                  unique player with a unique profile. But being unique is not necessarily a bad thing when you have

                  some elite qualities. It just means that the sum of all his parts are more likely to disappoint if you dont

                  start with low expectations.

                  Projection: Long-term Starter to Potential Pro Bowler

                  I guess, if he can break up passes, and is a sure tackler...which you want from a strong safety, but his interception skills are weak, but also his punt/kick return skills are superlative, that should be satisfactory. We WILL be taking a CB and likely another safety before this draft is over....so they can do the intercepting.

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                    Peppers at FS... not seeing that, but certainly makes him a better team fit if he can handle it.

                    Njoku's youth may be as big an asset as anything. Blocking tech is pretty bad, but he seems willing.

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                    The GipperT The Gipper wrote on last edited by
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                    @tour2ma said:

                    Peppers at FS... not seeing that, but certainly makes him a better team fit if he can handle it.

                    Njoku's youth may be as big an asset as anything. Blocking tech is pretty bad, but he seems willing.

                    More strong safety, no?

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                      MLD WoodyM MLD Woody wrote on last edited by
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                      In their press conference Hue said in the box and SS. And ST. And maybe, eventually some offense

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                        In their press conference Hue said in the box and SS. And ST. And maybe, eventually some offense

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                        Tour2maT Tour2ma wrote on last edited by
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                        @mld-woody said:

                        ... eventually some offense

                        Going in, RB still looks to be his best position... but I guess we now have 5 SS candidates...

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                          @mld-woody said:

                          ... eventually some offense

                          Going in, RB still looks to be his best position... but I guess we now have 5 SS candidates...

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                          MLD WoodyM MLD Woody wrote on last edited by
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                          @tour2ma said:

                          Going in, RB still looks to be his best position...

                          I disagree. But ok

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                            @mld-woody said:

                            ... eventually some offense

                            Going in, RB still looks to be his best position... but I guess we now have 5 SS candidates...

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                            @tour2ma said:

                            Going in, RB still looks to be his best position... but I guess we now have 5 SS candidates...

                            You think none of these guys can play free safety? I agree that we need a free safety....and that we should get one with either 52 or 65.....but can no one else cover that spot? Either Powell or Kindred or Campbell?

                            Maybe Peppers CAN play some OLB. That is one of our prime areas of need...though I hope the Browns pick up a Tim Williams or Duke Riley or the like.

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                              C CaineDeSoulis wrote on last edited by
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                              Myles Garrett SPARQ 149.3 NFL% 98.7, #1 of 160 EDGE

                              David Njoku SPARQ 142.4 NFL% 96.9, #2 of 94 TE

                              Jabril Peppers SPARQ 130.7 NFL% 89.1, #6 of 238 S



                              i would check out the top 10 of any spot in need and assume the browns will go after it. some of the Biggest needs we have currently are at CB and QB

                              CB

                              1. Kevin King

                              5. Chidobe Awuzie

                              8. Ahkello Witherspoon

                              QB

                              5. Joshua Dobbs
                              6. Antonio Pipkin
                              12. Davis Webb

                              Coincidentally or these are all QB's we had at the senior bowl.

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                                L LondonBrown wrote on last edited by
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                                All 21 or younger as well, the brief is clear

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                                  Myles Garrett SPARQ 149.3 NFL% 98.7, #1 of 160 EDGE

                                  David Njoku SPARQ 142.4 NFL% 96.9, #2 of 94 TE

                                  Jabril Peppers SPARQ 130.7 NFL% 89.1, #6 of 238 S



                                  i would check out the top 10 of any spot in need and assume the browns will go after it. some of the Biggest needs we have currently are at CB and QB

                                  CB

                                  1. Kevin King

                                  5. Chidobe Awuzie

                                  8. Ahkello Witherspoon

                                  QB

                                  5. Joshua Dobbs
                                  6. Antonio Pipkin
                                  12. Davis Webb

                                  Coincidentally or these are all QB's we had at the senior bowl.

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                                  hoortaH hoorta wrote on last edited by
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                                  @cainedesoulis said:

                                  Myles Garrett SPARQ 149.3 NFL% 98.7, #1 of 160 EDGE

                                  David Njoku SPARQ 142.4 NFL% 96.9, #2 of 94 TE

                                  Jabril Peppers SPARQ 130.7 NFL% 89.1, #6 of 238 S

                                  i would check out the top 10 of any spot in need and assume the browns will go after it. some of the Biggest needs we have currently are at CB and QB

                                  CB

                                  1. Kevin King

                                  5. Chidobe Awuzie

                                  8. Ahkello Witherspoon

                                  QB

                                  5. Joshua Dobbs

                                  6. Antonio Pipkin

                                  12. Davis Webb

                                  Coincidentally or these are all QB's we had at the senior bowl.

                                  I'll take a chimichanga (or is that a chalupa?) @ #52, and maybe Dobbs at the bottom of the 5th. If the metrics say Kizer sucks, I'm right with them. I'm going to pass watching today, and hope that the Browns don't screw up.

                                  People, the trades say this year is another dumpster dive for Darnold in 2018.

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                                    I think they get Peppers to LB ASAP.

                                    Hit the roids kid.

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