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[ExaltedOne]

OK here's my all-value team with no players from my teamsQB: Matt Shaub (4)RB: Stevan Ridley (15)WR: Pierre Garcon (9)WR: James Jones (11)TE: Dennis Pitta (12)LT: Joe Staley (1)LG: Evan Mathis (5)C: Jonathan Goodwin (16)RG: Alex Boone (7)RT: D.J. Fluker (8)DT: Marcel Dareus (2)DT: Kyle Williams (3)DE: Antonio Smith (14)ILB: Jon Beason (10)CB: Dee Milliner (6)FS: Kerry Rhodes (13)This is about the most physical team I could imagine. Big, strong o-linemen and big, strong d-linemen. Run the ball and stop the run.

But the fact that you don't have a 2nd CB or any OLBs with the slim pickings left at those positions means that this team is not an all-value team at all. At least in year 1, they would get passed all OVER. (Older, slowing FS, only a rookie at CB, no OLBS for pass rush).

It's a 4-3 with 3 d-linemen who can get pressure.I still see safeties and corners I'd be happy taking.Unfortunately it's impossible to build a team with no holes in only 16 rounds

 

[AwesomeAuger]

18.25 Chiefs select Emmanuel Sanders, WR

Need another receiver and he's at the top of my WR list.

 

[Whoosah]

18.25 Chiefs select Emmanuel Sanders, WRNeed another receiver and he's at the top of my WR list.

Lol, nice pick. I was debating him or Sammie Lee Hill

 

[RBM]

18.26 Bills - Donnie Avery, WR

Desperate for speed

 

[gandalas]

With pick 18.27, the colts select Center AQ Shipley

As a first year starter last year with the Colts, Shipley filled in admirably from week 4 onwards. Still young, but showed definite promise.

 

[Whicker]

Via text:

18.28 Ravens select Nick Hardwick, C

 

[ExaltedOne]

texted Meecrob, he said he's driving home and will pick in 15 mins

 

[Meecrob]

18.29 Houston Selects Tyson Jackson DE

Perfect fit for a 3-4 DE

My D is one player away from being complete.

I have an aggressive secondary that can play press man, great pass rushers (Orakpo and Moore), good tackling (Beason, Wilson, Jackson). Really like the things this defense will be able to do. It will be a 3-4 base but I could see Jackson flexing into a DT as well and using Orakpo as an end in a 4-3.

NT Terrence Cody 14.29

LE Bjorn Werner 10.29

RE Tyson Jackson 18.29

LOLB Damontre Moore 12.29

ROLB Brian Orakpo 3.04

MLB John Beason 11.04

SS Adrian Wilson 16.29

FS Michael Griffin 9.04

CB Darrelle Revis 1.29

CB Dee Milliner 7.04

 

[Skeletore Eh]

18.30 Carolina panthers select Eric Reid S

I don't think he's been taken. If someone could check for me I'd appreciate it.

 

[Skeletore Eh]

I didn't pm next. I'm on my phone and can't remember if its instinctive or exalted that doesn't want pm's

 

[Instinctive]

I didn't pm next. I'm on my phone and can't remember if its instinctive or exalted that doesn't want pm's

It's me. 18.31 Broncos select Domenik Hixon, WR

Deep threat! I keep passing on guys (like Givens, who I could have taken before because the other guy was skipped) and finally just need to take one.

ETA: I texted ebok

 

[JMon348]

18.32 Dallas Thomas,G

19.1 Deangelo Hall,CB

Hoping Thomas has a good rookie year. Third team all American last year.

Deangelo should be picked up soon. He gambles too much but I think he's solid for this late.

 

[Instinctive]

19.2 Broncos select Doug Baldwin, WR

I took a really long time deciding here on a couple of different guys. I'll take a slot receiver who's also not afraid to get out there and block in the run game.

 

[Skeletore Eh]

19.03 Carolina panthers select London fletcher

Ryan Tannehill

Ben Tate

Jordy Nelson

Kenny britt

Chris givens

Aaron Hernandez

Jonathan Martin

Justin Pugh

Jason Kelce

Todd herramens

Derrick Morgan

Richard Seymour

Derrick Wolfe

Lavonte david

London fletcher

Jarvis jones

Patrick Peterson

Antonio cromartie

Eric Reid

 

[Meecrob]

19.04 Houston Selects Zach Strief RT

Good solid all around RT, been holding down the saints o-line for the last 2 seasons. My o-line is now complete.

QB Matt Barkley 8.29

RB Matt Forte 6.29

WR T.Y. Hilton 13.04

FB Vonta Leach 17.04

LT Matt Kalil 2.04

LG Davin Joseph 15.04

C Ryan Kalil 4.29

RG Chance Warmack 5.04

RT Zach Strief 19.04

 

[Whicker]

via text:

19.05 Ravens select Tracy Porter, CB

 

[RBM]

18.29 Houston Selects Tyson Jackson DEPerfect fit for a 3-4 DEMy D is one player away from being complete.I have an aggressive secondary that can play press man, great pass rushers (Orakpo and Moore), good tackling (Beason, Wilson, Jackson). Really like the things this defense will be able to do. It will be a 3-4 base but I could see Jackson flexing into a DT as well and using Orakpo as an end in a 4-3.NT Terrence Cody 14.29LE Bjorn Werner 10.29RE Tyson Jackson 18.29 LOLB Damontre Moore 12.29ROLB Brian Orakpo 3.04MLB John Beason 11.04 SS Adrian Wilson 16.29FS Michael Griffin 9.04CB Darrelle Revis 1.29CB Dee Milliner 7.04

I just love these write ups. I love that Moore is a "great" pass rusher.

 

[FUBAR]

via text:19.05 Ravens select Tracy Porter, CB

cold have sworn he was taken.

 

[Whicker]

I don't know if anyone notified him but I just PM'd gandalas. If someone did notify him, then he should be a skip.

 

[Late225]

Being at work all week, I haven't had a chance to comment on the last few Patriots draft picks, so here goes.

New England Patriots

Eli Manning

Darren Sproles

Stevie Johnson

Desean Jackson

Jimmy Graham

D'Brickashaw Ferguson

Donald Thomas

C = ?

G = ?

Mithcell Schwartz

Jesse Williams

Isaac Sopoaga

Ricky Jean Francois

Justin Houston

Brian Urlacher

Lance Briggs

Bruce Irvin

Asante Samuel

Corey Webster

Bernard Pollard

FS - ?

My last three picks were Ricky Jean-Francois, Isaac Sopoaga, Brian Urlacher in that order.

With Jean Francois and Isaac Sopoaga, I knew I wanted to run a 3-4 and these guys seemed like good fits. I wanted to target guys from great defenses, and these guys fit the bill, although they didn't have full time roles last year. I plan to use Sopoaga similarly to how the Niners used him. I plan on taking him off the field in nickel situations. Francois and Jesse Williams will slide into the DT positions and Irvin and Houston will slide over to DE.

With Urlacher, I'm a little upset at myself for not going for David Harris instead of Sopoaga in the previous round and not grabbing Sopoaga the next round. I assumed I could grab Sopoaga late because of his bad PFF grades. PFF seems to grade all true 3-4 nose tackles terribly. I think it's because it doesn't take into effect the blockers they take up and instead, grades them poorly for not making many tackles themselves. I think he will work great with Lance Briggs because of they have a way of "talking" to each other without speaking on the field because of how long they've played together. Urlacher won't be playing for too many more years, but maybe I can grab a young'n I like later on and Urlacher can help him grow - or there's always grabbing someone in the draft next year.

I'm sure some folks have issues with Jean-Francois because of his lack of a full time role in the past. I think that may be because of how great of a defense he was playing for. I also think no NFL team will pay him 6 million per year if they didn't think he could play.

Also, I'm happy with the versatility Jesse Williams and Jean-Francois bring to the table, because they've both played NT before and can rotate in if Sopoaga gets injured.

I may regret the positions I passed over, but I think many of the players left are on the same tier for those positions.

 

[RBM]

Should I pick?

 

[Instinctive]

Clock should be off by now. I would wait.

 

[gandalas]

With the 19.6 pick, the Colts select LG Nate Livings

Ranked as the #17 guard last year, he is an elite run blocker and above average in pass protection. Will definitely help open some lanes for Chris Johnson.

 

[Instinctive]

With the 19.6 pick, the Colts select LG Nate Livings

Ranked as the #17 guard last year, he is an elite run blocker and above average in pass protection. Will definitely help open some lanes for Chris Johnson.

I looked long and hard at him this round, and this just isn't true. At all. He's a decent guard, above average in the run, and might not get you killed in the passing game, but is never going to be confused for being in the top half of the league. Let's be a little realistic. That said - I like the pick, he should help in the run game.

 

[FUBAR]

With the 19.6 pick, the Colts select LG Nate Livings

Ranked as the #17 guard last year, he is an elite run blocker and above average in pass protection. Will definitely help open some lanes for Chris Johnson.

I looked long and hard at him this round, and this just isn't true. At all. He's a decent guard, above average in the run, and might not get you killed in the passing game, but is never going to be confused for being in the top half of the league. Let's be a little realistic. That said - I like the pick, he should help in the run game.

everyone is elite

 

[RBM]

19.7 Bills - LaMichael James, RB

This Bills team really needed some speed and playmakers and I just added some in Avery and James. I'm a big fan of James and think he's going to be a star very soon. There were two other rbs that I looked at here, to fill the specific role of home run hitter/change of pace/good receiver guy. But like I said I'm a big believer in James and think he will be a very nice complement to Ingram.

This is a fun offense. Not amazeballs but the potential to put points on the board is there.

QB Kirk Cousins

RB Mark Ingram/LaMichael James

WR Justin Blackmon/Donnie Avery

TE Marcedes Lewis

LT Joe Staley

LG Mike Iupati

C. Peter Konz

RG Marshall Yanda

RT Bobby Massie

 

[Late225]

I tried to send Auger a PM, but he can't receive any.

 

[Nucker101]

19.7 Bills - LaMichael James, RB

This Bills team really needed some speed and playmakers and I just added some in Avery and James. I'm a big fan of James and think he's going to be a star very soon. There were two other rbs that I looked at here, to fill the specific role of home run hitter/change of pace/good receiver guy. But like I said I'm a big believer in James and think he will be a very nice complement to Ingram.

This is a fun offense. Not amazeballs but the potential to put points on the board is there.

QB Kirk Cousins

RB Mark Ingram/LaMichael James

WR Justin Blackmon/Donnie Avery

TE Marcedes Lewis

LT Joe Staley

LG Mike Iupati

C. Peter Konz

RG Marshall Yanda

RT Bobby Massie

Yeah, the defensive players are gonna have some good times against this group. I kid, I kid.

 

[Whoosah]

Once he picks, I got it, so no need for PM

 

[RBM]

19.7 Bills - LaMichael James, RB

This Bills team really needed some speed and playmakers and I just added some in Avery and James. I'm a big fan of James and think he's going to be a star very soon. There were two other rbs that I looked at here, to fill the specific role of home run hitter/change of pace/good receiver guy. But like I said I'm a big believer in James and think he will be a very nice complement to Ingram.

This is a fun offense. Not amazeballs but the potential to put points on the board is there.

QB Kirk Cousins

RB Mark Ingram/LaMichael James

WR Justin Blackmon/Donnie Avery

TE Marcedes Lewis

LT Joe Staley

LG Mike Iupati

C. Peter Konz

RG Marshall Yanda

RT Bobby Massie

Yeah, the defensive players are gonna have some good times against this group. I kid, I kid.

Don't think any defense would have fun with that o line.

 

[Meecrob]

19.7 Bills - LaMichael James, RB

This Bills team really needed some speed and playmakers and I just added some in Avery and James. I'm a big fan of James and think he's going to be a star very soon. There were two other rbs that I looked at here, to fill the specific role of home run hitter/change of pace/good receiver guy. But like I said I'm a big believer in James and think he will be a very nice complement to Ingram.

This is a fun offense. Not amazeballs but the potential to put points on the board is there.

QB Kirk Cousins

RB Mark Ingram/LaMichael James

WR Justin Blackmon/Donnie Avery

TE Marcedes Lewis

LT Joe Staley

LG Mike Iupati

C. Peter Konz

RG Marshall Yanda

RT Bobby Massie

Love these write-ups "Star"

 

[Whoosah]

If Auger doesn't pick, I will make my pick once I get into work in the morning so no need for PMs or texts. I will make my pick then. But hopefully he'll get it done in the next hour or so

 

[RBM]

19.7 Bills - LaMichael James, RB

This Bills team really needed some speed and playmakers and I just added some in Avery and James. I'm a big fan of James and think he's going to be a star very soon. There were two other rbs that I looked at here, to fill the specific role of home run hitter/change of pace/good receiver guy. But like I said I'm a big believer in James and think he will be a very nice complement to Ingram.

This is a fun offense. Not amazeballs but the potential to put points on the board is there.

QB Kirk Cousins

RB Mark Ingram/LaMichael James

WR Justin Blackmon/Donnie Avery

TE Marcedes Lewis

LT Joe Staley

LG Mike Iupati

C. Peter Konz

RG Marshall Yanda

RT Bobby Massie

Love these write-ups "Star"

"I think he's going to be". Learn how to use that phrase. Hth

 

[AwesomeAuger]

I tried to send Auger a PM, but he can't receive any.

My bad, I was out tonight and didn't get an email on my phone. I have it setup so that when I receive a PM it goes to my phone. If this happens again, feel free to send me an email to the address listed in the first post.19.8 Chiefs select Kevin Boothe, LGOf the positions I still need a starter for, Boothe was the BPA.OffenseQB Ryan Nassib 13.8RB Marshawn Lynch 8.25WR Torrey Smith 9.8WR Emmanuel Sanders 18.25TE Martellus Bennett 11.8LT Jared Veldheer 5.8LG Kevin Boothe 19.8C Fernando Velasco 15.8RT Phil Loadholt 7.8DefenseDE Calais Campbell 2.8NT Marcell Dareus 3.8DE Sharrif Floyd 6.25ILB Dannell Ellerbe 12.25OLB Brandon Graham 4.25OLB Brooks Reed 15.8CB Richard Sherman 1.25CB Tarell Brown 10.25FS Ed Reed 14.25SS Glover Quin Jr. 16.25

 

[Skeletore Eh]

I'm gonna be busy today so if it gets to me just skip and ill pick when I get a chance

 

[gandalas]

With the 19.6 pick, the Colts select LG Nate Livings

Ranked as the #17 guard last year, he is an elite run blocker and above average in pass protection. Will definitely help open some lanes for Chris Johnson.

I looked long and hard at him this round, and this just isn't true. At all. He's a decent guard, above average in the run, and might not get you killed in the passing game, but is never going to be confused for being in the top half of the league. Let's be a little realistic. That said - I like the pick, he should help in the run game.

everyone is elite

Hey, if you want to take umbrage with the rankings, then fine. But they are what I have to go on at this point, and I am sure the author knows more about it than any of us in here do.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1444315-br-nfl-1000-2013-top-70-guards/page/55

 

[FUBAR]

With the 19.6 pick, the Colts select LG Nate Livings

Ranked as the #17 guard last year, he is an elite run blocker and above average in pass protection. Will definitely help open some lanes for Chris Johnson.

I looked long and hard at him this round, and this just isn't true. At all. He's a decent guard, above average in the run, and might not get you killed in the passing game, but is never going to be confused for being in the top half of the league. Let's be a little realistic. That said - I like the pick, he should help in the run game.

everyone is elite

Hey, if you want to take umbrage with the rankings, then fine. But they are what I have to go on at this point, and I am sure the author knows more about it than any of us in here do.

http://bleacherrepor...-guards/page/55

"can be dominant at times" = "elite run blocker" to you?

 

[gandalas]

With the 19.6 pick, the Colts select LG Nate Livings

Ranked as the #17 guard last year, he is an elite run blocker and above average in pass protection. Will definitely help open some lanes for Chris Johnson.

I looked long and hard at him this round, and this just isn't true. At all. He's a decent guard, above average in the run, and might not get you killed in the passing game, but is never going to be confused for being in the top half of the league. Let's be a little realistic. That said - I like the pick, he should help in the run game.

everyone is elite

Hey, if you want to take umbrage with the rankings, then fine. But they are what I have to go on at this point, and I am sure the author knows more about it than any of us in here do.

http://bleacherrepor...-guards/page/55

"can be dominant at times" = "elite run blocker" to you?

No, the grade of 43/50, tied for 4th best guard in the league, says "elite run blocker" to me. Once again, take issue with the rating if you wish, but he knows more than I do, so I will take his word for it.

 

[RBM]

I wouldn't assume anyone writing for The Bleacher Report knows more than any of us

 

[gandalas]

I wouldn't assume anyone writing for The Bleacher Report knows more than any of us

I would normally agree with you, but this guy actually has some credentials, at least judging by his blurb on the site.

 

[ExaltedOne]

I wouldn't assume anyone writing for The Bleacher Report knows more than any of us

I would normally agree with you, but this guy actually has some credentials, at least judging by his blurb on the site.

To be fair, Pro Football Focus has Nate Livings as their #16 overall guard, #6 in run blocking. His pass blocking is below average though.I think this is a great pick this late, despite his age.

 

[gandalas]

I wouldn't assume anyone writing for The Bleacher Report knows more than any of us

I would normally agree with you, but this guy actually has some credentials, at least judging by his blurb on the site.

To be fair, Pro Football Focus has Nate Livings as their #16 overall guard, #6 in run blocking. His pass blocking is below average though.I think this is a great pick this late, despite his age.

And 31 is not that old for a guard, either. Still a good 4-5 years for him.

 

[FUBAR]

My "All-Value" Team through 18 rounds

Ryan Mallett, QB

Steve Ridley, RB

Reggie Wayne, WR

Jordy Nelson, WR

Greg Olsen, TE

James Casey, TE/FB

Duane Brown, LT

Marshall Yanda, OG

Logan Mankins, OG

Bryant McKinnie, OT

Marcell Dareus, DT

Jurrell Casey, DT

Mario Williams, DE

Demario Davis, LB

Chad Greenway, OLB

Charles Tillman, CB

Adam Jones, CB

Reshad Jones, S

 

[Dr. Octopus]

19.7 Bills - LaMichael James, RB

This Bills team really needed some speed and playmakers and I just added some in Avery and James. I'm a big fan of James and think he's going to be a star very soon. There were two other rbs that I looked at here, to fill the specific role of home run hitter/change of pace/good receiver guy. But like I said I'm a big believer in James and think he will be a very nice complement to Ingram.

This is a fun offense. Not amazeballs but the potential to put points on the board is there.

QB Kirk Cousins

RB Mark Ingram/LaMichael James

WR Justin Blackmon/Donnie Avery

TE Marcedes Lewis

LT Joe Staley

LG Mike Iupati

C. Peter Konz

RG Marshall Yanda

RT Bobby Massie

Yeah, the defensive players are gonna have some good times against this group. I kid, I kid.

Don't think any defense would have fun with that o line.

I would imagine that Ingram will look like the back everyone thought he was behind that o-line.

 

[FUBAR]

With the 19.6 pick, the Colts select LG Nate Livings

Ranked as the #17 guard last year, he is an elite run blocker and above average in pass protection. Will definitely help open some lanes for Chris Johnson.

I looked long and hard at him this round, and this just isn't true. At all. He's a decent guard, above average in the run, and might not get you killed in the passing game, but is never going to be confused for being in the top half of the league. Let's be a little realistic. That said - I like the pick, he should help in the run game.

everyone is elite

Hey, if you want to take umbrage with the rankings, then fine. But they are what I have to go on at this point, and I am sure the author knows more about it than any of us in here do.

http://bleacherrepor...-guards/page/55

"can be dominant at times" = "elite run blocker" to you?

No, the grade of 43/50, tied for 4th best guard in the league, says "elite run blocker" to me. Once again, take issue with the rating if you wish, but he knows more than I do, so I will take his word for it.

We just define "elite" differently. 43/50 is 86%, which would be a B grade. That's very good, but not elite.

 

[FUBAR]

19.7 Bills - LaMichael James, RB

This Bills team really needed some speed and playmakers and I just added some in Avery and James. I'm a big fan of James and think he's going to be a star very soon. There were two other rbs that I looked at here, to fill the specific role of home run hitter/change of pace/good receiver guy. But like I said I'm a big believer in James and think he will be a very nice complement to Ingram.

This is a fun offense. Not amazeballs but the potential to put points on the board is there.

QB Kirk Cousins

RB Mark Ingram/LaMichael James

WR Justin Blackmon/Donnie Avery

TE Marcedes Lewis

LT Joe Staley

LG Mike Iupati

C. Peter Konz

RG Marshall Yanda

RT Bobby Massie

Yeah, the defensive players are gonna have some good times against this group. I kid, I kid.

Don't think any defense would have fun with that o line.

I would imagine that Ingram will look like the back everyone thought he was behind that o-line.

The OLine is impressive. Honestly, all of the skill players would probably be better in this offense than they perform in real life.

 

[RBM]

19.7 Bills - LaMichael James, RB

This Bills team really needed some speed and playmakers and I just added some in Avery and James. I'm a big fan of James and think he's going to be a star very soon. There were two other rbs that I looked at here, to fill the specific role of home run hitter/change of pace/good receiver guy. But like I said I'm a big believer in James and think he will be a very nice complement to Ingram.

This is a fun offense. Not amazeballs but the potential to put points on the board is there.

QB Kirk Cousins

RB Mark Ingram/LaMichael James

WR Justin Blackmon/Donnie Avery

TE Marcedes Lewis

LT Joe Staley

LG Mike Iupati

C. Peter Konz

RG Marshall Yanda

RT Bobby Massie

Yeah, the defensive players are gonna have some good times against this group. I kid, I kid.

Don't think any defense would have fun with that o line.

I would imagine that Ingram will look like the back everyone thought he was behind that o-line.

The OLine is impressive. Honestly, all of the skill players would probably be better in this offense than they perform in real life.

Firm believer in the "it all starts up front" philosophy.....on both sides.

 

[ExaltedOne]

So, it's almost 10am. I think we can probably skip Whoosah right?

 

[JMon348]

So, it's almost 10am. I think we can probably skip Whoosah right?

No, he said he's picking within the hour. Remember it's not EST, it's wherever the poster is located.

 

[gandalas]

With the 19.6 pick, the Colts select LG Nate Livings

Ranked as the #17 guard last year, he is an elite run blocker and above average in pass protection. Will definitely help open some lanes for Chris Johnson.

I looked long and hard at him this round, and this just isn't true. At all. He's a decent guard, above average in the run, and might not get you killed in the passing game, but is never going to be confused for being in the top half of the league. Let's be a little realistic. That said - I like the pick, he should help in the run game.

everyone is elite

Hey, if you want to take umbrage with the rankings, then fine. But they are what I have to go on at this point, and I am sure the author knows more about it than any of us in here do.

http://bleacherrepor...-guards/page/55

"can be dominant at times" = "elite run blocker" to you?

No, the grade of 43/50, tied for 4th best guard in the league, says "elite run blocker" to me. Once again, take issue with the rating if you wish, but he knows more than I do, so I will take his word for it.

We just define "elite" differently. 43/50 is 86%, which would be a B grade. That's very good, but not elite.

4th out of 64 is 93.75 percentile, which is elite to me. (4th best Run blocking guard out of 64 starting guards). By your measure, there was only 2 "elite" run-blocking guards, and the 49ers had both of them. All others were 44 or below.