Matt Waldman
Footballguy
Glad you agree. Powell and Murray were the best to players at the Senior Bowl and Powell had perhaps the best run I saw all year with Lynch's playoff run as the only one above it.
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Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Are you arguing with yourself?
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
Still not convinced Shonn Green consistently has what it takes to be a long-term guy. I think Powell does. He reminds me of a Terrell Davis kind of back.
Julius Thomas to Denver - Cecil just had a
moment.
Julius Thomas to Denver - Cecil just had a
moment.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
I didn't comment around here much last year, but I was on record early with big love for Bilal. It's so hard to know what will happen next, but you're darn right about him behind that OL. Definite dynasty target.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
He got overlooked with Jimmy Smith on the other side.I thought Bilal would have gone a round earlier.-----------Here is what is left of Gosselin's top-100 list35, Marcus Cannon G TCU 75, K.J. Wright OLB Mississippi State 80, Pernell McPhee DE Mississippi State 87, Johnny Patrick CB Louisville 91, Ricky Stanzi QB Iowa 93, Brandon Burton CB Utah 98, Jerrell Powe NY Mississippi 99, Colin McCarthy OLB Miami
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Wright, Patrick and McCarthy have been drafted.Thanks for these updates, Bracie. They're appreciated.
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
I know Wes Bunting and Cecil like Jamie Harper.
I like Harper's hands, and feet for a big guy. However, Powell is a better tackle breaker than Harper.
This is once again a LenDale White type of choice for the Titans and I'm not that excited about it.
Tennessee has a tendency to take big backs who don't punish defenders like you'd expect for their size. Harper doesn't have the complacency issues White did, but I have mixed feelings about this selection.
I like Harper's hands, and feet for a big guy. However, Powell is a better tackle breaker than Harper.
This is once again a LenDale White type of choice for the Titans and I'm not that excited about it.
Tennessee has a tendency to take big backs who don't punish defenders like you'd expect for their size. Harper doesn't have the complacency issues White did, but I have mixed feelings about this selection.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
can anyone tell me anything about Cortez Allen?!
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Still about 1/2 the draft class to go...
shader
Footballguy
I've always been impressed with Harper whenever I see him play. We needed a bigger back for sure. Of course if we hadn't released Legarette Blount, we wouldn't have needed to make this pick. :X
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Good cornerback to Houston with Carmichael
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Really wanted Rock in Pittsburgh.
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
Bills took a player who is capable outplaying C.J. Spiller IF Spiller doesn't learn patience between the tackles. I don't think that will happen, but just saying that White has the kind of skill. He could be that kind of high priority free agent in a few years that another team takes and uses as a starter (Michael Turner, Priest Holmes, etc.).
He could replace Fred Jackson within a year or two in a committee with Spiller. Smart pick for Buffalo.
He could replace Fred Jackson within a year or two in a committee with Spiller. Smart pick for Buffalo.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
I messed up on Bilal I read Jilal, as in Jalil Brown, the DB from Colorado who went a few picks earlier.Jalil Brown CB Colorado Here is what is left of Goose's list:35, Marcus Cannon G TCU 80, Pernell McPhee DE Mississippi State 87, Johnny Patrick CB Louisville 91, Ricky Stanzi QB Iowa 93, Brandon Burton CB Utah 98, Jerrell Powe NY Mississippi I'll throw out these two others to keep an eye on:Chris Carter, defensive end, Fresno StateDenarius Moore, wide receiver, Tennessee
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
Totally agree. I don't hate the pick, but I'm still a little worried that Harper is a hot and cold player as a runner.
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
Someone is getting a bargain. Love McElroy. I agree with the assessment that ESPN reported from an NFL coach with a QB guru background saying that the Bama QB will be a starter eventually in the NFL.Bama's QB sitting on the couch with alooking girl next to him.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Browns?I really like Mac for the Browns.Bama's QB sitting on the couch with a
shader
Footballguy
Vikings and Titans both could use a hedge against their first rounders.Someone is getting a bargain. Love McElroy. I agree with the assessment that ESPN reported from an NFL coach with a QB guru background saying that the Bama QB will be a starter eventually in the NFL.Bama's QB sitting on the couch with a
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
McElroy is the best QB in the pocket in this class. His instincts to move away from pressure and stay in position to throw is very good.
Stanzi is the other "best from the pocket" QB I saw and the Chiefs just took him. Very good back up of the future with potential starter skills if Cassell founders.
Stanzi is the other "best from the pocket" QB I saw and the Chiefs just took him. Very good back up of the future with potential starter skills if Cassell founders.
Still liking Dalton's girl a hair more, but this one's certainly noteworthy!Someone is getting a bargain. Love McElroy. I agree with the assessment that ESPN reported from an NFL coach with a QB guru background saying that the Bama QB will be a starter eventually in the NFL.Bama's QB sitting on the couch with a
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
I kept noticing him when checking out Julio.Very accurate and nice ball placement, Julio didn't seem to have to nearly as much work as A.J. Green on those catches and it was one of the reasons why I loved the trade-down with the Falcons. I think Julio had it pretty good in College with McElroy.Someone is getting a bargain. Love McElroy. I agree with the assessment that ESPN reported from an NFL coach with a QB guru background saying that the Bama QB will be a starter eventually in the NFL.Bama's QB sitting on the couch with a
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Looks like AZ has a lead blocker for Ryan Williams now.
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
Kiper on Stanzi: first time I agree with everything he's said about a player.
Sherman to Cardinals is good for any RB that is going to start for them.
Sherman to Cardinals is good for any RB that is going to start for them.
shader
Footballguy
In the championship season, Mcelroy was not good at all until the 2nd half of the LSU game. You wouldn't believe how many passes he just flat out missed. Julio broke open so many times, and McElroy sailed it over his head repeatedly.They really came together last year and McElroy was much, much better. He really improved a lot in his two years there. AJ Green had Stafford in his freshman year, which was the year that really let him take off.All in all, Green had it much better from a QB perspective, though McElroy was good this past year.I kept noticing him when checking out Julio.Very accurate and nice ball placement, Julio didn't seem to have to nearly as much work as A.J. Green on those catches and it was one of the reasons why I loved the trade-down with the Falcons. I think Julio had it pretty good in College with McElroy.Someone is getting a bargain. Love McElroy. I agree with the assessment that ESPN reported from an NFL coach with a QB guru background saying that the Bama QB will be a starter eventually in the NFL.Bama's QB sitting on the couch with a
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
I know very little about Johnny White, but I like the size and build on him. Seems like he could be a good complement to Spiller and a successor to Fred Jackson. What's the consensus on him? I don't really care about the fantasy aspect (blasphemy, I know), just wondering about how he'll fit with the Bills.
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
At the Senior Bowl, McElroy was the only QB who aggressively went after the defense in practice and did it well on a consistent basis. He also showed this tendency at Alabama. He may not be a great athlete, but he reads, moves, and delivers in a way that you project him to be like an NFL veteran player. I agree he'd make a terrific hedge for a team in need of a QB and not completely sure about who they have. CAR, TEN, MIN, SF are three I think of right away.I kept noticing him when checking out Julio.Very accurate and nice ball placement, Julio didn't seem to have to nearly as much work as A.J. Green on those catches and it was one of the reasons why I loved the trade-down with the Falcons. I think Julio had it pretty good in College with McElroy.Someone is getting a bargain. Love McElroy. I agree with the assessment that ESPN reported from an NFL coach with a QB guru background saying that the Bama QB will be a starter eventually in the NFL.Bama's QB sitting on the couch with a
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Alabama fan here (I know you are as well) who watched most of his games in the past few years. I like the guy, I think he's a very suitable NFL caretaker-type QB, but I'm just not as high on his pro prospects as some of the ESPN guys are. I know it's just a cliche'd comparison, but as a Bills fan, he reminds me a lot of Ryan Fitzpatrick. Good leader, very respectable player, a guy who teammates seem to like, but can be erratic at times when he's forced to make a play.I don't know if I'd say that he took a step back last year, but you indicated it above as well - he frankly wasn't that good for the first part of the season.I hope he lands in a good situation and proves me wrong.In the championship season, Mcelroy was not good at all until the 2nd half of the LSU game. You wouldn't believe how many passes he just flat out missed. Julio broke open so many times, and McElroy sailed it over his head repeatedly.They really came together last year and McElroy was much, much better. He really improved a lot in his two years there. AJ Green had Stafford in his freshman year, which was the year that really let him take off.All in all, Green had it much better from a QB perspective, though McElroy was good this past year.I kept noticing him when checking out Julio.Very accurate and nice ball placement, Julio didn't seem to have to nearly as much work as A.J. Green on those catches and it was one of the reasons why I loved the trade-down with the Falcons. I think Julio had it pretty good in College with McElroy.Someone is getting a bargain. Love McElroy. I agree with the assessment that ESPN reported from an NFL coach with a QB guru background saying that the Bama QB will be a starter eventually in the NFL.Bama's QB sitting on the couch with a
HellToupee
Footballguy
was hoping the Steelers would land Cannon
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shader
Footballguy
The light came on for McElroy midway through his Senior season. Ironically, we lost three games after that light came on, which was wierd. But I do think he can make it in the NFL. I think he had confidence issues that he finally worked through right as his career was ending.Alabama fan here (I know you are as well) who watched most of his games in the past few years. I like the guy, I think he's a very suitable NFL caretaker-type QB, but I'm just not as high on his pro prospects as some of the ESPN guys are. I know it's just a cliche'd comparison, but as a Bills fan, he reminds me a lot of Ryan Fitzpatrick. Good leader, very respectable player, a guy who teammates seem to like, but can be erratic at times when he's forced to make a play.I don't know if I'd say that he took a step back last year, but you indicated it above as well - he frankly wasn't that good for the first part of the season.I hope he lands in a good situation and proves me wrong.In the championship season, Mcelroy was not good at all until the 2nd half of the LSU game. You wouldn't believe how many passes he just flat out missed. Julio broke open so many times, and McElroy sailed it over his head repeatedly.They really came together last year and McElroy was much, much better. He really improved a lot in his two years there. AJ Green had Stafford in his freshman year, which was the year that really let him take off.All in all, Green had it much better from a QB perspective, though McElroy was good this past year.I kept noticing him when checking out Julio.Very accurate and nice ball placement, Julio didn't seem to have to nearly as much work as A.J. Green on those catches and it was one of the reasons why I loved the trade-down with the Falcons. I think Julio had it pretty good in College with McElroy.Someone is getting a bargain. Love McElroy. I agree with the assessment that ESPN reported from an NFL coach with a QB guru background saying that the Bama QB will be a starter eventually in the NFL.Bama's QB sitting on the couch with a
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
LOL - like that rejoinder...Still liking Dalton's girl a hair more, but this one's certainly noteworthy!Someone is getting a bargain. Love McElroy. I agree with the assessment that ESPN reported from an NFL coach with a QB guru background saying that the Bama QB will be a starter eventually in the NFL.Bama's QB sitting on the couch with a
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
D.J. Williams as a hedge for Finley's recovery? More weapons...
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
DJ Williams to Green Bay. That about crushes his fantasy value.
The Man With No Name
Footballguy
Could be a case of BPA, highest player on draft board
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
Yes and I think appropriately. Todman has potential, but I think he has real issues with patience. He has raw skills to make players miss and he finishes well. However he is often responsible for putting himself into troubling scenarios that force him to use those physical skills more than he should just to get minimal yardage. He could overcome this habit and become a good player, but I think that's one of the reasons he's dropped. Quizz Rodgers still hanging around. Dion Lewis, too. Would be surprised if they go before round six.
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
Not always a big fan of the Sports Science segments, but I liked the one on Ponder because of the talk about muscle memory and throwing.
Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub
Footballguy
FANTASTIC pick by the Falcons with Rodgers. Absolute steal to get him in Round 5. Yet another weapon for the Falcons.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
Quizz the new third down back in ATL
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
Falcons get Quizz Rodgers...there you go. Gets a chance to replace Jerious Norwood.
Matt Waldman
Footballguy
Dilfer: My job is to look at the film and I have a formula that has worked well for me the past few years without fail...(umm, Sam Bradford?).
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