Draft Chat With our Draftniks Matt Waldman and Sigmund Bloom Tonight D (1 Viewer)

[Matt Waldman]

Ok, looking at picks--not sure this is so great

This is a risk, but he doesn't have to be the No.1 for at least 3-4 years. He's really the flashy No.3 option with potential to become a WR-1A guy. Costly, but they need to open up this offense to make it less predictable and Jones does that. Gutsy.

 

[amit-nfl]

i know ATL is a top contender but to waste so many picks in return to number six pick not only in this draft (27 in first round, second round, 4 round, 2012 1& 4 round) is huge!!

wow.. i think the Browns rob them

 

[Jeff Haseley]

Atlanta trades up for Jones! Matt Ryan owners do a dance. Wonder if they gave up 2012 first?

Wow... ATL gives up 2011 1.27 pick, 2011 2nd and 4th picks and 2012 1st and 4th picks. That's a lot folks.

 

[BobSaget66]

Atlanta trades up for Jones! Matt Ryan owners do a dance. Wonder if they gave up 2012 first?

Has to be. Their entire draft was worth less than this pick.

Whoa...1.06 for1.272nd (59)4th (124)2012 1st2012 4th

good thing there is no trade review..... hehe win now for surepeace

 

[rzrback77]

Atlanta trades up for Jones! Matt Ryan owners do a dance. Wonder if they gave up 2012 first?

Has to be. Their entire draft was worth less than this pick.

Whoa...1.06 for1.272nd (59)4th (124)2012 1st2012 4th

Man, they wanted Julio badly.

 

[The Man With No Name]

Like this trade for both teams. With the transition on defense, Cleveland needs a lot of front 7 help. They also need help at WR and on the right side of the OL. More picks is the answer, especially with the last real blue chipper (Peterson) gone.

Cleveland wanted Green or Peterson from what I have heard locally. Gives them more ammo to move around in this draft now too.

 

[shader]

A 2nd threat for that passing game was sorely needed to keep up with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Great pick for them in my opinion.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

So a 1/2/4 and 1/4 for Julio Jones.

I get the idea that Atlanta's going "All In" here, but that's still a ton of value to give up.

 

[Buckna]

Atlanta trades up for Jones! Matt Ryan owners do a dance. Wonder if they gave up 2012 first?

Has to be. Their entire draft was worth less than this pick.

Wow. I am speechless. Enjoy 2011 Falcons fans, because you will have nothing after this.

 

[Matt Waldman]

Atlanta - Cleveland trade is currently rising to the top of big-time trades that will tell the story for two franchises in the next 4-5 years. This is the first major trade this Falcons regime has made if I remember correctly. It's quite a move.

 

[rzrback77]

who is first now in fantasy drafts, AJ or Julio? or Ingram?

 

[netnalp]

That's a lot for the Falcons to give up, when they could get one of the Steve Smiths for less in FA.

 

[Wyld Stallyns]

who is first now in fantasy drafts, AJ or Julio? or Ingram?

IMO it's AJ if Palmer's back.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

SF - Aldon Smith

Wow, not Gabbert

 

[Jene Bramel]

Smith over Quinn is a little interesting.

 

[shader]

Aldon Smith! First twist in the draft.

Titans love Locker, but I don't think they really thought Gabbert will fall this far.

The run on QB's hasn't happened yet. If the Titans take Fairley, the Skins will be doing a dance.

 

[Matt Waldman]

who is first now in fantasy drafts, AJ or Julio? or Ingram?

Still have to see Ingram's location, but I think Green due to the need for him to be a factor earlier than Julio. Aldon Smith...I so love the draft - all this talk about QBs going early

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Atlanta trades up for Jones! Matt Ryan owners do a dance. Wonder if they gave up 2012 first?

Has to be. Their entire draft was worth less than this pick.

Wow. I am speechless. Enjoy 2011 Falcons fans, because you will have nothing after this.

I think I heard Mike Ditka say that Atlanta overpaid.

 

[David Dodds]

When have the Browns ever fleeced anyone ever? OK maybe Hillis, but seriously that was criminal.

 

[shader]

who is first now in fantasy drafts, AJ or Julio? or Ingram?

Still have to see Ingram's location, but I think Green due to the need for him to be a factor earlier than Julio. Aldon Smith...I so love the draft - all this talk about QBs going early

Matt,Locker, Fairley or Gabbert here? I'd love to see them drop back to 10 and let Washington take Gabbert.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Sheesh a lot of overreacting here. 1.27 is really a second this year, weak first round class. next year's first will be late. the 2nd and both 4ths are late. Atlanta got one of the guys they felt would put them over the top and might not have given up one first-round level player to do it.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

who is first now in fantasy drafts, AJ or Julio? or Ingram?

In PPR it'd have to be Julio.

 

[shader]

Sheesh a lot of overreacting here. 1.27 is really a second this year, weak first round class. next year's first will be late. the 2nd and both 4ths are late. Atlanta got one of the guys they felt would put them over the top and might not have given up one first-round level player to do it.

Yep, if they are in the late 20's, that's not bad.

 

[Da Guru]

i know ATL is a top contender but to waste so many picks in return to number six pick not only in this draft (27 in first round, second round, 4 round, 2012 1& 4 round) is huge!!wow.. i think the Browns rob them

Great trade for the Browns..

 

[David Dodds]

who is first now in fantasy drafts, AJ or Julio? or Ingram?

Still have to see Ingram's location, but I think Green due to the need for him to be a factor earlier than Julio. Aldon Smith...I so love the draft - all this talk about QBs going early

The talking heads always talk about the QBs like they are slipping. These are the guys people recognize so they always sound like they are shocked they are slipping. Truth is only a few QBs go in the first round every year.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Atlanta - Cleveland trade is currently rising to the top of big-time trades that will tell the story for two franchises in the next 4-5 years. This is the first major trade this Falcons regime has made if I remember correctly. It's quite a move.

It is and its a huge price to pay for one guy who is extremely tough but he's had his share of injuries.Basically takes the Browns out of the cream of this draft class but does position Heckertt extremely well for next year when local boy Luck should be the top pick in case the Colt McCoy experiment doesn't pan out.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Smith over Quinn is a little interesting.

Has to be the brain tumor

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Wow...Jake Locker.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Whooo Locker over Gabbert!!!!

 

[shader]

Titans loved Locker. I love the fact that they picked him over Gabbert. If they like Locker, take him. I'm happy with this as a Titans fan.

 

[renesauz]

wow...Locker

 

[Wyld Stallyns]

Minnesota is not happy with that Locker pick

 

[Jeff Haseley]

I like the Locker pick to TEN. He reminds me of Mark Brunell, minus the left hand.

 

[David Dodds]

Crazy pick there in my opinion. Fairley was the pick they needed.

 

[DetroitDragons]

Locker pick will mix it up for sure

 

[amit-nfl]

Wow , J.Locker in Ten - are u sure Fisher didnt became their GM?

 

[DetroitDragons]

Think Cowboys go Tyron Smith

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Minnesota is not happy with that Locker pick

I don't think he was getting past Washington

 

[shader]

Crazy pick there in my opinion. Fairley was the pick they needed.

I disagree. They need a QB. Not sure if Locker is the right one or not, no one really knows that. But QB is a much bigger need than DT, imo. Pick up the DT in round 2. I never bought the Fairley pick, because of his character issues.

 

[Matt Waldman]

Irony of all ironies...

Well, I'm an official Jake Locker fan now. Wish they took Gabbert, but Locker is a guy I've been saying in Twitter forever is the most intriguing guy in this draft. I hope he transitions to his potential...

Love Gruden telling Kiper to stick it!

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I like the Locker pick to TEN. He reminds me of Mark Brunell, minus the left hand.

That's pretty gruesome.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Locker is exactly the kind of QB a team talks themselves into loving. Everything is perfect right until he releases the football and he is 100% dedicated to the game...

 

[rzrback77]

goose seven for eight - he has not lost it and nailed Locker at 8.

 

[The Man With No Name]

Think Cowboys go Tyron Smith

Or trade back (New England maybe)

 

[shader]

Irony of all ironies...Well, I'm an official Jake Locker fan now. Wish they took Gabbert, but Locker is a guy I've been saying in Twitter forever is the most intriguing guy in this draft. I hope he transitions to his potential...Love Gruden telling Kiper to stick it!

I agree. I liked Gabbert more too...but the Titans have been in love with Locker for a long time. Glad they stuck to their guns.

 

[GECKO]

didn't see that coming

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Irony of all ironies...Well, I'm an official Jake Locker fan now. Wish they took Gabbert, but Locker is a guy I've been saying in Twitter forever is the most intriguing guy in this draft. I hope he transitions to his potential...Love Gruden telling Kiper to stick it!

I like Locker. I think he'll do well there with Britt, CJ2K and Cook. I like it.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

who is first now in fantasy drafts, AJ or Julio? or Ingram?

In PPR it'd have to be Julio.

ill still take the transcendent talent. 1.3 is probably worth more now than it was an hour ago though

 

[David Dodds]

A lot of GMs might be headed to the IR after all the reaching going on here

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Crazy pick there in my opinion. Fairley was the pick they needed.

Fairley is going to fall right into the Lions' laps.