2023 NFL Draft Contest! (1 Viewer)

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Ok Sharks - it’s that time again!. The NFL draft contest was a lot of fun last time out, so let’s try it again!

The rules are simple:

Give me your top 12 picks.

Whomever is most accurate will win 4 bottles of award-winning hot sauce at a heat level of winner’s preference.

Like running from a bear in the woods, you don’t have to be the fastest, you just have to be faster than your friends. Ya don’t have to be perfect, you just have to be better/more accurate than your fellow sharks. If 6/10 is more than anyone, you’ll win. If multiple people make the same number of correct guesses, then we go to tiebreakers.

Tiebreakers:

First tiebreaker is nailing pick #3. Why pick #3? Why not,

Second tiebreaker (if needed) is accurately predicting any trade inside the top 12 during the draft.

Third tiebreaker (if needed) is nailing pick #4

That should cover any tie for # of correct pick predictions.

Note: This is limited to one (1) entry per shark.

Note 2: this is limited to USA shipping only. You can enter from Canada or Guam, but the prize package will only be shipped to a US address.

Note 3: In the unlikely event that two posters have the exact same draft guesses, and there is no trade made in the top 12 predicted, and they both have #3 & #4 correct, the timestamp will be the deciding tiebreaker. just a little more incentive to get your guess in earlier.

Note 4: entries must be in by 11:59 PM PT on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023.

please try to keep editing to a minimum, and any edit *must* be time-stamped prior to midnight PT on Wednesday. Same deadline.

ETA: rules clarification & scoring system
You earn 1 point per correct pick.

If you pick a trade correctly that is worth 1 point

If you also pick the player picked that is worth another point.

 

[scoobus]

1) Carolina Panthers (from Chicago)- Bryce Young QB
2) Houston Texans- CJ Stroud QB
3) Arizona Cardinals- Will Anderson DE
4) Indianapolis Colts- Anthony Richardson QB
5) Seattle Seahawks (from Denver)- Tyree Wilson DE
6) Detroit Lions (from L.A. Rams)- Christian Gonzalez DB
7) Las Vegas Raiders- Will Levis QB
8) Atlanta Falcons- Jalen Carter DT
9) Chicago Bears (from Carolina)- Peter Skoronski OL
10) Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans)- Paris Johnson OL
11) Tennessee Titans- Broderick Jones OL
12) Houston Texans (from Cleveland)- JSN WR

 

[Hafuxd002020]

1) Carolina Panthers (from Chicago)- Bryce Young
2) Houston Texans- CJ Stroud
3) Arizona Cardinals- Will Anderson
4) Indianapolis Colts- Anthony Richardson
5) Seattle Seahawks (from Denver)- Tyree Wilson
6) Detroit Lions (from L.A. Rams)- Devon Witherspoon
7) Las Vegas Raiders- Christian Gonzalez
8) Atlanta Falcons-Nolan Smith
9) Chicago Bears (from Carolina)- Paris Johnson
10) Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans)- Jalen Carter
11) Tennessee Titans- Will Levis
12) Houston Texans (from Cleveland)- Jaxon Smith-Njoba

 

[Wigglytuff's Gruff]

1. Panthers - Bryce Young
2. Texans - Will Anderson
3. Raiders - CJ Stroud - TRADE -
4. Colts - Will Levis
5. Seahawks - Jalen Carter
6. Lions - Tyree Wilson
7. Cardinals - Christian Gonzalez - TRADE -
8. Falcons - Bijan Robinson
9. Bears - Peter Skoronski
10. Eagles - Nolan Smith
11. Titans - Anthony Richardson
12. Texans - Devon Witherspoon

 

[Birdie048]

OK... I will toss in my perspective / Phil-Hou Trade - swap 10-12 spots for a 2024 pick added

1) Carolina Panthers (from Chicago): CJ Stroud Ohio State QB
2) Houston Texans: Bryce Young Alabama QB
3) Arizona Cardinals: Will Anderson Alabama DE
4) Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson Florida QB
5) Seattle Seahawks (from Denver): Tyree Wilson Texas Tech DE
6) Detroit Lions (from L.A. Rams): Peter Skoronski Northwestern OL
7) Las Vegas Raiders: Christian Gonzalez Oregon CB
8) Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson Texas RB
9) Chicago Bears (from Carolina): Jalen Carter Georgia DL
10) Houston Texans (from Cleveland/from Phil): Devon Witherspoon Illinois CB
11) Tennessee Titans: Lukas Van Ness Iowa DE
12) Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans/Hou): Paris Johnson OL

On a side note, if Carolina takes any QB besides CJ Stroud, I will cry all night!

 

[BobbyLayne]

1. Carolina Panthers (from Chicago): Bryce Young Alabama QB
2. Houston Texans: Will Anderson Alabama ED
3. Arizona Cardinals: Tyree Wilson Texas Tech ED
4. Indianapolis Colts: CJ Stroud Ohio State QB
5. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver): Jalen Carter Georgia DI
6. TRADE Tennessee Titans (from L.A. Rams/from Detroit): Anthony Richardson Florida QB
7. Las Vegas Raiders: Peter Skoronski Northwestern OT/IOL
8. Atlanta Falcons: Christian Gonzalez Oregon CB
9. Chicago Bears (from Carolina): Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio St WR
10. Philadelphia Eagles (from Cleveland): Lukas Van Ness Iowa ED
11. TRADE Detroit Lions (from Tennessee): Devon Witherspoon Illinois CB
12. Houston Texans (from New Orleans): Paris Johnson Ohio St LT

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

8. Falcons - Bijan Robinson

10. Eagles - Bijan Robinson

Bold

 

[QuizGuy66]

-QG

 

[titusbramble]

Panthers - Bryce Young
Texans - CJ Stroud
Raiders (via trade from Cardinals) - Anthony Richardson
Colts - Will Levis
Seahawks - Will Anderson
Lions - Jalen Carter
Cardinals (via trade from Raiders) - Tyree Wilson
Falcons - Devon Witherspoon
Bears - Peter Skoronski
Eagles - Calijah Kancey
Jets (via trade from Titans) - Paris Johnson Jr
Texans - Jaxon Smith-Njigba

 

[steelcityman]

I'll probably come back and change this but....

1) Carolina Panthers - Bryce Young QB
2) Houston Texans- Tyree Wilson DE
3) Las Vegas Raiders- - CJ Stroud via trade with ARZ
4) Indianapolis Colts- Anthony Richardson QB
5) Seattle Seahawks - Christian Gonzalez DB
6) Detroit Lions - Will Anderson DE
7) Arizona Cardinals- Jalen Carter DL - via trade with LV
8) Atlanta Falcons- Paris Johnson OL
9) Chicago Bears - Peter Skoronski OL
10) Philadelphia Eagles - Bijan Robinson RB
11) Tennessee Titans- Will Levis QB
12) Houston Texans (from Cleveland)- JSN WR

 

[Wigglytuff's Gruff]

8. Falcons - Bijan Robinson

10. Eagles - Bijan Robinson

Bold

Talk of the NFL not valuing RB's anymore seems overblown to me. The reason there hasn't been a guy taken in the top ten for 5 years is because there hasn't been a prospect worth taking in the top ten, not because teams don't value the position in my opinion. The last time there was a prospect worth taking in the top 10 they went 2nd overall in a good class.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Talk of the NFL not valuing RB's anymore seems overblown to me. The reason there hasn't been a guy taken in the top ten for 5 years is because there hasn't been a prospect worth taking in the top ten, not because teams don't value the position in my opinion. The last time there was a prospect worth taking in the top 10 they went 2nd overall in a good class.

Preaching to the choir - it’s like you copy/pasted one of my posts.

That said, I’d guessed top 20, not top 10. Gonna be fun to find out!

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

So many Bryce Young 1.01 guesses. It’s gotta be tough starting with
1.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

1) Carolina Panthers - Bryce Young QB
2) Houston Texans- CJ Stroud QB
3) Arizona Cardinals- Anthony Richardson QB
4) Indianapolis Colts- Will Levis QB
5) Seattle Seahawks - Will Anderson
6) Detroit Lions - Devon Witherspoon DB
7) Las Vegas Raiders- Christian Gonzalez DB
8) Atlanta Falcons- Tyree Wilson
9) Chicago Bears - Jalen Carter
10) Philadelphia Eagles - Paris Johnson OL
11) Tennessee Titans- Peter Skoronski OL
12) Houston Texans - JSN WR

 

[Leroy Hoard]

So many Bryce Young 1.01 guesses. It’s gotta be tough starting with
1.

He has the shortest odds. Get it? The SHORTEST odds.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

He has the shortest odds. Get it? The SHORTEST odds.

3’4”, 122 LBs, I get it.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I'mma do one for fun. My entry doesn't count (although it would save some $ on shipping if I won?)

1) CAR - CJ Stroud QB
2) HOU- Bryce Young QB
3) AZ. - Wil Anderson
4) INDY - Anthony Rochardson
5) SEA - Tyree Wilson
6) DET - Christian Gonzalez
7) LVR - Devon Witherspoon
8) ATL - Myles Murphy
9) CHI - Paris Johnson
10) PHI - Jaylen Carter
11) TEN - Broderick Jones
12) HOU - Quinten Johnson


Go sports and/or team!

Changed my board 4/17
Irrelevant since I can’t win.

 

[SoBeDad]

8. Falcons - Bijan Robinson

10. Eagles - Bijan Robinson

Bold

Bijan makes the Eagles better immediately. And reduces the hits on Hurts. They will draft defense at 1.30, I'm thinking DL or secondary.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Bijan makes the Eagles better immediately. And reduces the hits on Hurts. They will draft defense at 1.30, I'm thinking DL or secondary.

I don't disagree, and I'd love to see it (other than the fact that they don't check down to RBs very often with a mobile QB) but IMO they go defense at 10.

 

[SoBeDad]

Bijan makes the Eagles better immediately. And reduces the hits on Hurts. They will draft defense at 1.30, I'm thinking DL or secondary.

I don't disagree, and I'd love to see it (other than the fact that they don't check down to RBs very often with a mobile QB) but IMO they go defense at 10.

PHI can get a good DL or Safety at 1.30. Do they also want a CB at 1.10? What if Witherspoon & Gonzalez are both gone at 1.10? The BPA on their board might be Bijan. Lots of permutations!

 

[Rubi]

I'll bite:

1. Carolina Panthers- Bryce Young-QB
2. Houston Texans- C.J.Stroud- QB
3. Arizona Cardinals- Tyree Wilson- EDGE
4. Indianapolis Colts- Will Levis- QB
5. Seattle Seahawks- Will Anderson Jr.- EDGE
6. Detroit Lions- Jalen Carter- DT
7. Las Vegas Raiders- Paris Johnson Jr.- OT
8. Atlanta Falcons- Devon Witherspoon- CB
9. Chicago Bears- Peter Skoronski- OL
10. Philadelphia Eagles- Lukas Van Ness- EDGE
11. Tennessee Titans- Anthony Richardson- QB
12. Houston Texans- Jaxon Smith-Njigba- WR

 

[Mr. Landry]

1.01 Bryce Young, QB - Panthers
1.02 C.J. Stroud, QB - Texans
1.03 Anthony Richardson (trade), QB - Colts
1.04 Will Anderson Jr. (trade), EDGE - Cardinals
1.05 Jalen Carter, DT - Seahawks
1.06 Tyree Wilson - EDGE - Lions
1.07 Will Levis, QB - Raiders
1.08 Christian Gonzalez, CB - Falcons
1.09 Peter Skoronski, OL - Bears
1.10 Bijan Robinson, RB - Eagles
1.11 Paris Johnson, OL - Titans
1.12 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Texans

 

[Gold Fox]

1) Carolina Panthers (from CHI): Bryce Young | QB | Jr. | Alabama
2) Houston Texans: C.J. Stroud | QB | R-Soph. | Ohio State
3) Arizona Cardinals: Will Anderson Jr. | EDGE | Jr. | Alabama
4) Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson | QB | R-Soph. | Florida
5) Seattle Seahawks (from DEN): Tyree Wilson | EDGE | R-Sr. | Texas Tech
6) Detroit Lions (from LAR): Jalen Carter | DL | Jr. | Georgia
7) Las Vegas Raiders: Christian Gonzalez | CB | R-Soph. | Oregon
8) Atlanta Falcons: Lukas Van Ness | EDGE | R-Soph. | Iowa
9) Chicago Bears (from CAR): Paris Johnson Jr. | OT | Jr. | Ohio State
10) Philadelphia Eagles (from NO): Nolan Smith | EDGE | Sr. | Georgia
11) Tennessee Titans: Will Levis | QB | Sr. | Kentucky
12) Houston Texans (from CLE): Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | Jr. | Ohio State

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Thanks everyone for playing - loving these entries so far.

By the way, if a trade happened before the draft, you don’t need to list it as a trade.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Ok Sharks - it’s that time again!. The NFL draft contest was a lot of fun last time out, so let’s try it again!

The rules are simple:

Give me your top 12 picks.

Whomever is most accurate will win 4 bottles of award-winning hot sauce at a heat level of winner’s preference.

Like running from a bear in the woods, you don’t have to be the fastest, you just have to be faster than your friends. Ya don’t have to be perfect, you just have to be better/more accurate than your fellow sharks. If 6/10 is more than anyone, you’ll win. If multiple people make the same number of correct guesses, then we go to tiebreakers.

Tiebreakers:

First tiebreaker is nailing pick #3. Why pick #3? Why not,

Second tiebreaker (if needed) is accurately predicting any trade inside the top 12 during the draft.

Third tiebreaker (if needed) is nailing pick #4

That should cover any tie for # of correct pick predictions.

Note: This is limited to one (1) entry per shark.

Note 2: this is limited to USA shipping only. You can enter from Canada or Guam, but the prize package will only be shipped to a US address.

Note 3: In the unlikely event that two posters have the exact same draft guesses, and there is no trade made in the top 12 predicted, and they both have #3 & #4 correct, the timestamp will be the deciding tiebreaker. just a little more incentive to get your guess in earlier.

Note 4: entries must be in by 11:59 PM PT on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023.

please try to keep editing to a minimum, and any edit *must* be time-stamped prior to midnight PT on Wednesday. Same deadline.

Aside from tiebreakers, how is this scored? Is it weighted so nailing the early picks counts for more than getting later picks correct?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Ok Sharks - it’s that time again!. The NFL draft contest was a lot of fun last time out, so let’s try it again!

The rules are simple:

Give me your top 12 picks.

Whomever is most accurate will win 4 bottles of award-winning hot sauce at a heat level of winner’s preference.

Like running from a bear in the woods, you don’t have to be the fastest, you just have to be faster than your friends. Ya don’t have to be perfect, you just have to be better/more accurate than your fellow sharks. If 6/10 is more than anyone, you’ll win. If multiple people make the same number of correct guesses, then we go to tiebreakers.

Tiebreakers:

First tiebreaker is nailing pick #3. Why pick #3? Why not,

Second tiebreaker (if needed) is accurately predicting any trade inside the top 12 during the draft.

Third tiebreaker (if needed) is nailing pick #4

That should cover any tie for # of correct pick predictions.

Note: This is limited to one (1) entry per shark.

Note 2: this is limited to USA shipping only. You can enter from Canada or Guam, but the prize package will only be shipped to a US address.

Note 3: In the unlikely event that two posters have the exact same draft guesses, and there is no trade made in the top 12 predicted, and they both have #3 & #4 correct, the timestamp will be the deciding tiebreaker. just a little more incentive to get your guess in earlier.

Note 4: entries must be in by 11:59 PM PT on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023.

please try to keep editing to a minimum, and any edit *must* be time-stamped prior to midnight PT on Wednesday. Same deadline.

Aside from tiebreakers, how is this scored? Is it weighted so nailing the early picks counts for more than getting later picks correct?

One point per correct answer.

When I last did this, I started out doing two points for correctly, guessed trades, but people pointed out that guessing a trade & a pick is basically the same as guessing a pick.

 

[SoBeDad]

Should we edit our entries, or delete and renter? I'm having 2nd thoughts on Bijan in a Kelly green jersey.

 

[nysfl2]

Ok Sharks - it’s that time again!. The NFL draft contest was a lot of fun last time out, so let’s try it again!

The rules are simple:

Give me your top 12 picks.

Whomever is most accurate will win 4 bottles of award-winning hot sauce at a heat level of winner’s preference.

Like running from a bear in the woods, you don’t have to be the fastest, you just have to be faster than your friends. Ya don’t have to be perfect, you just have to be better/more accurate than your fellow sharks. If 6/10 is more than anyone, you’ll win. If multiple people make the same number of correct guesses, then we go to tiebreakers.

Tiebreakers:

First tiebreaker is nailing pick #3. Why pick #3? Why not,

Second tiebreaker (if needed) is accurately predicting any trade inside the top 12 during the draft.

Third tiebreaker (if needed) is nailing pick #4

That should cover any tie for # of correct pick predictions.

Note: This is limited to one (1) entry per shark.

Note 2: this is limited to USA shipping only. You can enter from Canada or Guam, but the prize package will only be shipped to a US address.

Note 3: In the unlikely event that two posters have the exact same draft guesses, and there is no trade made in the top 12 predicted, and they both have #3 & #4 correct, the timestamp will be the deciding tiebreaker. just a little more incentive to get your guess in earlier.

Note 4: entries must be in by 11:59 PM PT on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023.

please try to keep editing to a minimum, and any edit *must* be time-stamped prior to midnight PT on Wednesday. Same deadline.

Aside from tiebreakers, how is this scored? Is it weighted so nailing the early picks counts for more than getting later picks correct?

One point per correct answer.

When I last did this, I started out doing two points for correctly, guessed trades, but people pointed out that guessing a trade & a pick is basically the same as guessing a pick.

So you only get the point if you get the player right PLUS the team that he goes to, right?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Ok Sharks - it’s that time again!. The NFL draft contest was a lot of fun last time out, so let’s try it again!

The rules are simple:

Give me your top 12 picks.

Whomever is most accurate will win 4 bottles of award-winning hot sauce at a heat level of winner’s preference.

Like running from a bear in the woods, you don’t have to be the fastest, you just have to be faster than your friends. Ya don’t have to be perfect, you just have to be better/more accurate than your fellow sharks. If 6/10 is more than anyone, you’ll win. If multiple people make the same number of correct guesses, then we go to tiebreakers.

Tiebreakers:

First tiebreaker is nailing pick #3. Why pick #3? Why not,

Second tiebreaker (if needed) is accurately predicting any trade inside the top 12 during the draft.

Third tiebreaker (if needed) is nailing pick #4

That should cover any tie for # of correct pick predictions.

Note: This is limited to one (1) entry per shark.

Note 2: this is limited to USA shipping only. You can enter from Canada or Guam, but the prize package will only be shipped to a US address.

Note 3: In the unlikely event that two posters have the exact same draft guesses, and there is no trade made in the top 12 predicted, and they both have #3 & #4 correct, the timestamp will be the deciding tiebreaker. just a little more incentive to get your guess in earlier.

Note 4: entries must be in by 11:59 PM PT on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023.

please try to keep editing to a minimum, and any edit *must* be time-stamped prior to midnight PT on Wednesday. Same deadline.

Aside from tiebreakers, how is this scored? Is it weighted so nailing the early picks counts for more than getting later picks correct?

One point per correct answer.

When I last did this, I started out doing two points for correctly, guessed trades, but people pointed out that guessing a trade & a pick is basically the same as guessing a pick.

So you only get the point if you get the player right PLUS the team that he goes to, right?

According to the rules, that’s how it would work.

1 point per correct pick.

If you pick a trade correctly that should be 1 point

If you pick the player picked that should be another point.

I’ll clarify the rules.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Still 12 days left to get your entry in, folks!

 

[Mitchie]

I'mma do one for fun. My entry doesn't count (although it would save some $ on shipping if I won?)

1) Carolina Panthers - CJ Stroud QB
2) Houston Texans- Bryce Young QB
3) Las Vegas Raiders- - Anthony Richardson via trade with AZ
4) Indianapolis Colts- Will Levis QB
5) Seattle Seahawks - Will Anderson
6) Detroit Lions - Devon Witherspoon DB
7) Arizona Falcons - Jalen Carter DE via trade with LVR
8) Atlanta Falcons: Christian Gonzalez Oregon CB
9) Chicago Bears - Peter Skoronski OT/OG
10) Philadelphia Eagles - Paris Johnson OL
11) Tennessee Titans - Tyree Wilson DE
12) Houston Texans - Quintin Johnston

Go sports and/or team!

Predicting a name change before the draft, now that's bold...

 

[eighsse2]

Ok Sharks - it’s that time again!. The NFL draft contest was a lot of fun last time out, so let’s try it again!

The rules are simple:

Give me your top 12 picks.

Whomever is most accurate will win 4 bottles of award-winning hot sauce at a heat level of winner’s preference.

Like running from a bear in the woods, you don’t have to be the fastest, you just have to be faster than your friends. Ya don’t have to be perfect, you just have to be better/more accurate than your fellow sharks. If 6/10 is more than anyone, you’ll win. If multiple people make the same number of correct guesses, then we go to tiebreakers.

Tiebreakers:

First tiebreaker is nailing pick #3. Why pick #3? Why not,

Second tiebreaker (if needed) is accurately predicting any trade inside the top 12 during the draft.

Third tiebreaker (if needed) is nailing pick #4

That should cover any tie for # of correct pick predictions.

Note: This is limited to one (1) entry per shark.

Note 2: this is limited to USA shipping only. You can enter from Canada or Guam, but the prize package will only be shipped to a US address.

Note 3: In the unlikely event that two posters have the exact same draft guesses, and there is no trade made in the top 12 predicted, and they both have #3 & #4 correct, the timestamp will be the deciding tiebreaker. just a little more incentive to get your guess in earlier.

Note 4: entries must be in by 11:59 PM PT on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023.

please try to keep editing to a minimum, and any edit *must* be time-stamped prior to midnight PT on Wednesday. Same deadline.

Aside from tiebreakers, how is this scored? Is it weighted so nailing the early picks counts for more than getting later picks correct?

One point per correct answer.

When I last did this, I started out doing two points for correctly, guessed trades, but people pointed out that guessing a trade & a pick is basically the same as guessing a pick.

So you only get the point if you get the player right PLUS the team that he goes to, right?

According to the rules, that’s how it would work.

1 point per correct pick.

If you pick a trade correctly that should be 1 point

If you pick the player picked that should be another point.

I’ll clarify the rules.

Okay so for example if someone has all 12 of the players correct, but none in the right draft slot (and no trades predicted), that is a zero, correct?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Predicting a name change before the draft, now that's bold...

My entry doesn’t count anyway. I should predict a sport change for someone.

1.07 - LVR selects Jalen Carter, 1B Minnesota Twins

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Okay so for example if someone has all 12 of the players correct, but none in the right draft slot (and no trades predicted), that is a zero, correct?

Correct.

The most basic rule of guessing a pick is…guessing the pick.

12/12 players selected top 12 is impressive, but worth 0 points in this contest if all the teams/picks are incorrect.

 

[eighsse2]

Okay so for example if someone has all 12 of the players correct, but none in the right draft slot (and no trades predicted), that is a zero, correct?

Correct.

The most basic rule of guessing a pick is…guessing the pick.

12/12 players selected top 12 is impressive, but worth 0 points in this contest if all the teams/picks are incorrect.

Okay cool, just making sure I understood.

ETA: The second tiebreaker is "accurately predicting any trade inside the top 12 during the draft". This is pretty clear but just to be super clear of the obvious, this would mean:
You must predict a trade of one of the top 12 picks, and the team to which that pick is traded. But not what was received in compensation for the pick, even if the compensation includes another top 12 pick.

Example: Suppose I predict Seattle trades the #5 to Tennessee, but I still have Tennessee keeping the #11 pick. But in actuality, Seattle Trades the #5 to Tennessee for the #11 and additional compensation. My prediction (#5 traded to Tennessee) is graded correct. Yes?

Orrr ... does the word "inside" imply that it does in fact have to be two picks in the top 12 traded to each other? Probably not. But worth asking.

 

[eighsse2]

Also. If one predicts a trade that does not occur in actuality, is the pick at that spot wrong no matter what?

Example: Suppose I predict that Houston drafts Bijan at #12. In actuality, Houston trades the pick to Cincinnati, and Cincinnati picks Bijan with that #12 pick. Is the pick good or not?

ETA: Oops, I meant vice versa. I predict Houston trades to Cincy, Cincy picks Bijan. But in actuality Houston keeps the pick and drafts Bijan.

 

[Jayded]

1. Panthers - Bryce Young, QB Alabama
2. Texans - Will Anderson, DE Alabama
3. Raiders - (trade with ARI) - CJ Stroud, QB tOSU
4. Colts - Will Levis, QB Kentucky
5. Seahawks - Jalen Carter, DT Georgia
6. Lions - Tyree Wilson, DE Texas Tech
7. Cardinals (trade with LV) - Devon Witherspoon, CB Illinois
8. Falcons - Christian Gonzalez, DB Oregon
9. Bears - Paris Johnson JR, tOSU
10. Eagles - Peter Skoronski, OL Northwestern
11. Titans - Anthony Richardson, QB Florida
12. Texans - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR tOSU

Final guess above. The 7-10 holes feel most difficult to pick of all of them to me and it's largely because I read them all needing the same bunching of positions (CB, DL, OL) so it is a matter of where they are on the respective boards. I also have to guess right about the right trade partner for the Cardinals, though I suspect the Cards will take either Witherspoon or Gonzalez depending upon who they trade with and how far they fall.

I think Houston would consider Richardson or Levis if either falls to 12 (or very stretch might consider Hooker), but with the board playing out how it did after 2, I think they go with the weapon JSN and consider moving up to the late first for Hooker or picking a mid-round QB and largely punt to 2024 on the position if a bigger trade as rumored (I.e. Mac Jones) doesn't go down.

Spoiler: v3

1. Panthers - Bryce Young, QB Alabama
2. Seahawks - (trade with HOU) Anthony Richardson, QB Florida
3. Titans - (trade with ARI) - CJ Stroud, QB tOSU
4. Colts - Will Levis, QB Kentucky
5. Texans - Jalen Carter, DT Georgia
6. Lions - Will Anderson, DE Alabama
7. Raiders - Devon Witherspoon, CB Illinois
8. Falcons - Bijan Robinson, RB Texas
9. Bears - Peter Skoronski, OL Northwestern
10. Eagles - Tyree Wilson, DE Texas Tech
11. Cardinals (trade with TEN) - Christian Gonzalez, DB Oregon
12. Texans - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR tOSU

Spoiler: v2

1. Panthers - Bryce Young, QB Alabama
2. Texans - Will Anderson, DE Alabama
3. Titans - (trade with ARI) - CJ Stroud, QB tOSU
4. Colts - Will Levis, QB Kentucky
5. Seahawks - Tyree Wilson, DE Texas Tech
6. Lions - Jalen Carter, DT Georgia
7. Raiders - Anthony Richardson, QB Florida
8. Falcons - Peter Skoronski, OL Northwestern
9. Bears - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR tOSU
10. Eagles - Calijah Kancey, DT Pitt
11. Cardinals (trade with TEN) - Devon Witherspoon, CB Illinois
12. Texans - Bijan Robinson, RB Texas

Spoiler: v1

1. Panthers - Bryce Young, QB Alabama
2. Raiders (trade with HOU) - CJ Stroud, QB tOSU
3. Colts (trade with ARI)- Anthony Richardson - QB Florida
4. Cardinals (trade with IND) - Will Anderson, DE Alabama
5. Seahawks - Tyree Wilson, DE Texas Tech
6. Lions - Devon Witherspoon, CB Illinois
7. Texans (trade with LV) - Jalen Carter, DT Georgia
8. Falcons - Myles Murphy, DE Clemson
9. Bears - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR tOSU
10. Eagles - Calijah Kancey, DT Pitt
11. Titans - Peter Skoronski, OL Northwestern
12. Texans - Bijan Robinson, RB Texas

Yeah, I’m a Texans fan and this is more my ideal state for us. No, we don’t “need” Bijan, but we do need weapons. If JSN is picked before Houston’s 12th pick, I’d rather they not force Johnston/Addison and go for someone like Flowers/Hyatt later.

I’m tempted to put Levi’s to the Titans at 11 if they don’t move up for one of the other 3, but figured OL as a need will win over the possibility that Levi’s turns into a viable Tannehill replacement.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Okay so for example if someone has all 12 of the players correct, but none in the right draft slot (and no trades predicted), that is a zero, correct?

Correct.

The most basic rule of guessing a pick is…guessing the pick.

12/12 players selected top 12 is impressive, but worth 0 points in this contest if all the teams/picks are incorrect.

Okay cool, just making sure I understood.

ETA: The second tiebreaker is "accurately predicting any trade inside the top 12 during the draft". This is pretty clear but just to be super clear of the obvious, this would mean:
You must predict a trade of one of the top 12 picks, and the team to which that pick is traded. But not what was received in compensation for the pick, even if the compensation includes another top 12 pick.

Example: Suppose I predict Seattle trades the #5 to Tennessee, but I still have Tennessee keeping the #11 pick. But in actuality, Seattle Trades the #5 to Tennessee for the #11 and additional compensation. My prediction (#5 traded to Tennessee) is graded correct. Yes?

Orrr ... does the word "inside" imply that it does in fact have to be two picks in the top 12 traded to each other? Probably not. But worth asking.

Just predict that one of the top 12 teams makes a trade and to whom.

No other details needed.

Or predict no trades in the top
12. If you’re up against a team that predicted wrong, you win the tiebreaker.

 

[eighsse2]

Okay so for example if someone has all 12 of the players correct, but none in the right draft slot (and no trades predicted), that is a zero, correct?

Correct.

The most basic rule of guessing a pick is…guessing the pick.

12/12 players selected top 12 is impressive, but worth 0 points in this contest if all the teams/picks are incorrect.

Okay cool, just making sure I understood.

ETA: The second tiebreaker is "accurately predicting any trade inside the top 12 during the draft". This is pretty clear but just to be super clear of the obvious, this would mean:
You must predict a trade of one of the top 12 picks, and the team to which that pick is traded. But not what was received in compensation for the pick, even if the compensation includes another top 12 pick.

Example: Suppose I predict Seattle trades the #5 to Tennessee, but I still have Tennessee keeping the #11 pick. But in actuality, Seattle Trades the #5 to Tennessee for the #11 and additional compensation. My prediction (#5 traded to Tennessee) is graded correct. Yes?

Orrr ... does the word "inside" imply that it does in fact have to be two picks in the top 12 traded to each other? Probably not. But worth asking.

Just predict that one of the top 12 teams makes a trade and to whom.

No other details needed.

Or predict no trades in the top
12. If you’re up against a team that predicted wrong, you win the tiebreaker.

Ahh, was going to just have every pick be traded to some other team, since it couldn't hurt, and gives you the best chance at the tiebreaker, but this -- the bolded -- changes everything. No trades it is!

 

[Grid71]

1 CJ Stroud Carolina
2 Bryce Young Houston
3 Will Levis Tennessee Trade
4 Will Anderson Indianapolis
5 Anthony Richardson Seattle
6 Christian Gonzalez Detroit
7 Tyree Wilson Oakland
8 Bijan Robinson Atlanta
9 Jalen Carter Chicago
10 Paris Johnson Philadelphia
11 Devon Witherspoon Arizona Trade
12 Broderick Jones Pittsburgh Trade

Trade guess if I only need to pick 1 is at #3 Arizona will trade back with Tennessee.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

but this -- the bolded -- changes everything. No trades it is!

Except literally any deal in the top 12 and you lose the tiebreaker.

More of a coin flip than a game changer, really.

 

[eighsse2]

but this -- the bolded -- changes everything. No trades it is!

Except literally any deal in the top 12 and you lose the tiebreaker.

More of a coin flip than a game changer, really.

Ohh I see. So, Bob and Jim are on the second tiebreaker. Bob predicted no trades, Jim predicted a trade, but the only trade that actually occured is not what Jim predicted. In this case, the second tiebreaker is a push and it goes onto the third.

 

[Enderdog]

01 Carolina Panthers - Bryce Young
02 Houston Texans - Will Anderson
03 Tennessee Titans - C.J. Stroud *Trade*
04 Indianapolis Colts - Will Levis
05 Seattle Seahawks - Anthony Richardson
06 Detroit Lions - Christian Gonzalez
07 Las Vegas Raiders - Devon Witherspoon
08 Atlanta Falcons - Tyree Wilson
09 Chicago Bears - Paris Johnson Jr.
10 Philadelphia Eagles - Lukas Van Ness
11 Arizona Cardinals - Nolan Smith *Trade*
12 Houston Texans - Peter Skoronski

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

but this -- the bolded -- changes everything. No trades it is!

Except literally any deal in the top 12 and you lose the tiebreaker.

More of a coin flip than a game changer, really.

Ohh I see. So, Bob and Jim are on the second tiebreaker. Bob predicted no trades, Jim predicted a trade, but the only trade that actually occured is not what Jim predicted. In this case, the second tiebreaker is a push and it goes onto the third.

Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

PICK TEAM PLAYER POS. COLLEGE
1 Panthers C.J. Stroud QB Ohio St.
2 Texans Bryce Young QB Alabama
3 Trade Raiders from ARZ Anthony Richardson QB Florida
4 Colts Will Levis QB Kentucky
5 Seahawks Will Anderson EDGE Alabama
6 Lions Devon Witherspoon CB Illinois
7 Trade Cardinals from LAR Christian Gonzalez CB Oregon
8 Falcons Tyree Wilson EDGE Texas Tech
9 Bears Paris Johnson Jr. OL Ohio St.
10 Eagles Jalen Carter DL Georgia
11 Titans Broderick Jones OT Georgia
12 Texans Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR Ohio St.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

1) Carolina Panthers - Bryce Young QB
2) Houston Texans- Jalen Carter DL
3) Arizona Cardinals - Will Anderson DE
4) Indianapolis Colts- CJ Stroud QB
5) Seattle Seahawks - Christian Gonzalez DB
6) Detroit Lions - Devon Witherspoon DB
7) LV Raiders- Tyree Wilson DE
8) Atlanta Falcons- Paris Johnson OL
9) Chicago Bears - Peter Skoronski OL
10) Philadelphia Eagles - Lukas Van Ness DE
11) New York Giants (via trade) - Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR
12) Houston Texans - Anthony Richardson QB

 

[Largent]

1) Bryce Young - Carolina
2) Will Anderson - Texans
3) CJ Stroud TRADE picked by Commanders
4) Will Levis - Colts
5) Anthony Richardson - SEAHAWKS HOUSHMAZILLI CHAMPIONSHIP
6) Witherspoon - Lions
7) C Gonzalez - Vegas
8) Bijan Robinson - Falcons
9) Carter TRADE picked by Steelers
10) Tyree Wilson - Eagles
11) Darnell Wright - Titans (who btw will trade back into round 1 for hometown boy Hooker)
12) Nolan Smith - Texans

 

[Grid71]

1) Bryce Young - Carolina
2) Will Anderson - Texans
3) CJ Stroud TRADE picked by Commanders
4) Will Levis - Colts
5) Anthony Richardson - SEAHAWKS HOUSHMAZILLI CHAMPIONSHIP
6) Witherspoon - Lions
7) C Gonzalez - Vegas
8) Bijan Robinson - Falcons
9) Carter TRADE picked by Steelers
10) Tyree Wilson - Eagles
11) Darnell Wright - Titans (who btw will trade back into round 1 for hometown boy Hooker)
12) Nolan Smith - Texans

I like Richardson to Seattle. Perfect landing spot.
Carter to Pittsburgh is sick! Would be scary

 

[Largent]

1) Bryce Young - Carolina
2) Will Anderson - Texans
3) CJ Stroud TRADE picked by Commanders
4) Will Levis - Colts
5) Anthony Richardson - SEAHAWKS HOUSHMAZILLI CHAMPIONSHIP
6) Witherspoon - Lions
7) C Gonzalez - Vegas
8) Bijan Robinson - Falcons
9) Carter TRADE picked by Steelers
10) Tyree Wilson - Eagles
11) Darnell Wright - Titans (who btw will trade back into round 1 for hometown boy Hooker)
12) Nolan Smith - Texans

I like Richardson to Seattle. Perfect landing spot.
Carter to Pittsburgh is sick! Would be scary

Tomlin kept Antonio Brown under control - unbelievable looking back......he would just need to stare at Carter for him to show up early to practice. And the fact Chicago would be happy to get their Claypool pick back in the trade at 33...