Late breaking credible draft rumors (1 Viewer)

[Bracie Smathers]

A day to go and their are a lot of late breaking rumors from credible sources.

Best I've seen so far today in the Sharkpool concerns the Eagles.

In their thread they have posted that--

From ESPN's Sal Palantonio.

Sal is hearing the Eagles are wanting to move-up in the 1st round targeting WR Mike Evans from Texas A&M.

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Their probably will be other late breaking rumors from credible sources and its tough to find them scattered in different threads so here's as good a place as any to post them.

Hopefully from credible sources who haven't been too hard.

 

[eNdblu]

Mary Kay Cabot @MaryKayCabot

Ok #Browns fans, maybe this will cheer you up: I'm hearing #OhioState RB Carlos Hyde is on the radar at No. 35.

Mary Kay Cabot @MaryKayCabot

Cleveland Browns GM Ray Farmer enamored with Teddy Bridgewater, will strongly consider him at No. 26, sources... dlvr.it/5bl0k4

Mary Kay Cabot @MaryKayCabot

#Browns have also looked into trading up from No. 26 to draft Teddy Bridgewater, Ray Farmer's guy.

Hyde at 35 would be a major buzzkill to those that bought Ben Tate this offseason

 

[mr roboto]

Isn't 'credible' and 'draft rumor' mutually exclusive?

 

[QuizGuy66]

Credible rumors the day before the draft? Is there really such a thing?

Having said that, of course

Not a rumor but more a statement of fact - my Bengals will not be moving up or down in any round during the draft.

-QG

 

[Insein]

If its being reported the Eagles are going to do something, you can bet 100% its not going to happen.

 

[Warpig]

I aint paying any attention at all to all these late breaking news items. They are making me laugh though. I'll read something that says "Vikings have a hard on for Bridgewater", only to read a couple minutes later "Vikings wouldn't touch Bridgewater with YOUR pole". The draft is truly upon us.

 

[Amused to Death]

If its being reported the Eagles are going to do something, you can bet 100% its not going to happen.

Hearing from credible sources the Eagles are trying hard to move up. Others say their sources indicate they want to trade back to get more picks or they'll possibly stay put at 22.

Highly likely one of those will happen.

 

[buck naked]

If its being reported the Eagles are going to do something, you can bet 100% its not going to happen.

Hearing from credible sources the Eagles are trying hard to move up. Others say their sources indicate they want to trade back to get more picks or they'll possibly stay put at 22.

Highly likely one of those will happen.

Amused, you are now my go-to guy for Eagles news.

 

[Amused to Death]

If its being reported the Eagles are going to do something, you can bet 100% its not going to happen.

Hearing from credible sources the Eagles are trying hard to move up. Others say their sources indicate they want to trade back to get more picks or they'll possibly stay put at 22.

Highly likely one of those will happen.

Amused, you are now my go-to guy for Eagles news.

I really wanted to end that with "take that to the bank brohans" but that's somebody's schtick.

 

[False Start]

I think its funny as we get closer to the draft to think anything you hear now after months of misleading would even be credible. To assume so means a lack of understand and history of the NFL Draft and how it works. I highly doubt after months of keeping things secret that teams would be happy to leak info the day before they pick.

 

[Cjw_55106]

Kind do off topic, but I expected to hear about the Texans agreeing with a player by now.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

Dane Brugler@dpbrugler · 2h

Possible scenario: #Cowboys are looking to trade back, #Browns are looking to trad up. CLE gets Bridgewater at 16, DAL gets their DL at 26

 

[Johnny Bing]

Kind do off topic, but I expected to hear about the Texans agreeing with a player by now.

I wouldn't be surprised if they are still fielding offers to move up. Only way you hear that they are agreeing is if that team has their guy and not interested in trading. Texans have been open all along that they are/will hear offers.

 

[QuizGuy66]

I think its funny as we get closer to the draft to think anything you hear now after months of misleading would even be credible. To assume so means a lack of understand and history of the NFL Draft and how it works. I highly doubt after months of keeping things secret that teams would be happy to leak info the day before they pick.

Except for the teams that will actually put out factual information expecting everyone to NOT believe them

-QG

 

[Sweet Love]

Kind do off topic, but I expected to hear about the Texans agreeing with a player by now.

I wouldn't be surprised if they are still fielding offers to move up. Only way you hear that they are agreeing is if that team has their guy and not interested in trading. Texans have been open all along that they are/will hear offers.

With the new CBA, I don't think there is the urgency to negotiate with the first pick prior to selection that there was in years past.

 

[Sweet Love]

I think you need to look at trends versus specific rumors.

For example: Odell Beckham is going to go a good deal higher than he was two weeks ago (too many teams rumored to be interested in him for him to stay at the 18 spot with the Jets that he seemed to occupy in mocks up until two weeks ago).

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Evan Silva from Draft Insider updated his draft notes today.

Here's one for the Raiders trading down and targeting QB Derek Carr.

http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/

7 May

NFL Draft News & Notes: May 7th

Just over twenty-four hours before the belated 2014 NFL Draft kicks-off. Here’s the latest word on what may happen tomorrow.

* For the second year in a row I’m told the Oakland Raiders are shopping their first round pick. And while there’s been interest no team has matched Oakland’s asking price. Right now the players they would like at number five would be one of the following; Khalil Mack, Mike Evans or Sammy Watkins. If they are able to trade down the pick is likely to be quarterback Derek Carr, who’ll give them a long term option at the position and would bring a lot of local interest.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Not that I consider Britt McHenry a heavy hitter of credibility but here's a coupple of tweets with an assist from John McClaine who I think has established enough cred to share this one of the Jags 'possibly' taking Johnny Football with the 3rd pick.

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Britt McHenry@BrittMcHenry · 36m

Talking Manziel & what the #jags GM thinks of him coming up on #ESPN. Tune in or keep watching

Britt McHenry@BrittMcHenry · 2h

Interesting news coming up on the 3rd pick from Jacksonville. SportsCenter NFL draft special with @wingoz hosting at 2 o'clock EST

Britt McHenry@BrittMcHenry · 3h

With buzz today about potential #Manziel to Jags, watch NFL Live to hear what GM Caldwell said about his draft philosophy w/ QBs @ESPNNFL

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John McClain‏@McClain_on_NFL6 hrs

Word's spreading among media here that Manziel is going to Jacksonville at 3.

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Its real smoke or serious echo-chamber music going on with that one.

 

[BeTheMatch]

If the Jags take Manziel, I will be an instant fan of the team. Like where they're headed already and would love that pick.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

I guess the art of negotiation is to start with a high asking price so you have room to work-down.

Here is what Houston is reporting asking for the 1st pick in the draft:

Hope you're sitting down.

Three first-round draft picks.

EDIT: My eyes must have gotten blinded by the three first-round picks because I and didn't even see the 2nd round pick as the kicker.

JayGlazer
@JayGlazer

Depends where someone is moving up from tho: "@ChrisLevel: According to @JayGlazer the Texans are asking for three first rounders and a second rounder in exchange for the top pick tomorrow night."

 

[Biabreakable]

The only 2 teams who could afford 3 1st round picks without giving up 2015 and 2016 1st rounders are the Browns and Rams. I think both of those teams will pass. The asking price is too high and I do not think any team will do that.

 

[FUBAR]

Mary Kay Cabot @MaryKayCabot

Ok #Browns fans, maybe this will cheer you up: I'm hearing #OhioState RB Carlos Hyde is on the radar at No. 35.

Mary Kay Cabot @MaryKayCabot

Cleveland Browns GM Ray Farmer enamored with Teddy Bridgewater, will strongly consider him at No. 26, sources... dlvr.it/5bl0k4

Mary Kay Cabot @MaryKayCabot

#Browns have also looked into trading up from No. 26 to draft Teddy Bridgewater, Ray Farmer's guy.

Hyde at 35 would be a major buzzkill to those that bought Ben Tate this offseason

Donald, Bridgewater, Hyde... go for the all (somewhat) local draft.

 

[DAG]

Yeah 3 first rounders for a prospect not at the QB position is a little nuts. And even at QB maybe Luck was the last prospect remotely close to that valuable.

 

[Insein]

Yeah 3 first rounders for a prospect not at the QB position is a little nuts. And even at QB maybe Luck was the last prospect remotely close to that valuable.

Basically their way of saying were not giving up Clowney.

 

[DAG]

Yeah 3 first rounders for a prospect not at the QB position is a little nuts. And even at QB maybe Luck was the last prospect remotely close to that valuable.

Basically their way of saying were not giving up Clowney.

Yup. I agree.

 

[Joe Bryant]

If the Jags take Manziel, I will be an instant fan of the team. Like where they're headed already and would love that pick.

Would be interesting for sure. What percent chance do you think Jacksonville selects Manziel?

J

 

[Insein]

If the Jags take Manziel, I will be an instant fan of the team. Like where they're headed already and would love that pick.

Would be interesting for sure. What percent chance do you think Jacksonville selects Manziel?

J

They keep landing top 5 draft picks after havibg to reach for Gabbert. Theyre probably still gunshy but I'd put it at 50/50. Sooner or later theyll have to get a qb to get out of the cellar.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

On NFL Network, Charlie Casserly and Brian Baldinger keep yammering about teams moving-up for WR Odell Beckam Jr.

They rattled off, SF, NYJ, and PHI, as teams intetrested in ODJ.

This isn't just network glad yucking. Ian Rappaport has been reporting the Jets interest in moving-up into the top-ten to get him but Rich Cimini who covers the Jets isn't sure but he gave futher reporting with a story on the interest in Beckam.

Here are some tweets on the Jets reported interest.

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Ian RapoportVerified account‏@RapSheetMay 6

Mentioned earlier the #Jets are looking to trade up. Their target is the Top 10, and I’m told they are very hot on #LSU WR Odell Beckham.

Rich Cimini‏@RichCimini5 hrs

One personnel dir told me Odell Beckham a better prospect than Evans. #Jets really like OBJ, but not sure he'd be worth trade into top 10.

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Cimini ripped off a story on what is causing the rumor.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/38527/with-the-18th-pick-the-jets-select

... Hang in there, folks, only one more day to the draft. Here, I rank the top eight options for the New York Jets at 18, based on how I believe they have them rated on their board. Included are quotes from three people outside the organization -- two personnel executives and one scout, all of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity:

Odell Beckham Jr., wide receiver, LSU: "If Sammy Watkins weren't in this draft, Beckham would be the top receiver. I think he's better than [Mike] Evans. ... He's a helluva prospect. He has size, speed, separation ability, route running. He can be an inside-outside guy. He has good to very good potential. He excites me. If I had him, I'd feel very good about the future of the position. You can move him around; he has versatility. He operates like an NFL receiver. He's NFL-ready. ... He's a pretty clean kid. No problems with his work ethic. This kid can play."

Its getting play in the media.

 

[Saint]

If the Jags take Manziel, I will be an instant fan of the team. Like where they're headed already and would love that pick.

Would be interesting for sure. What percent chance do you think Jacksonville selects Manziel?

J

I think closer to 5-10% they draft a QB. There is so much controversy on the QB position with no clear lock as a "can't-miss" QB, I can't see the Jags being that foolish with as many holes as they have on their team. They have needs on the DL, LB, OL, WR... I think they go best position available. If they are thinking offensive side of the ball, I can see them going OL here if Robinson is available. If not, then I see them probably going either Mack or Watkins. Just depends on how much Bradley is pushing the defensive side of the ball.

 

[werdnoynek]

On NFL Network, Charlie Casserly and Brian Baldinger keep yammering about teams moving-up for WR Odell Beckam Jr.

They rattled off, SF, NYJ, and PHI, as teams intetrested in ODJ.

This isn't just network glad yucking. Ian Rappaport has been reporting the Jets interest in moving-up into the top-ten to get him but Rich Cimini who covers the Jets isn't sure but he gave futher reporting with a story on the interest in Beckam.

Here are some tweets on the Jets reported interest.

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Ian RapoportVerified account‏@RapSheetMay 6

Mentioned earlier the #Jets are looking to trade up. Their target is the Top 10, and I’m told they are very hot on #LSU WR Odell Beckham.

Rich Cimini‏@RichCimini5 hrs

One personnel dir told me Odell Beckham a better prospect than Evans. #Jets really like OBJ, but not sure he'd be worth trade into top 10.

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Cimini ripped off a story on what is causing the rumor.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/38527/with-the-18th-pick-the-jets-select

... Hang in there, folks, only one more day to the draft. Here, I rank the top eight options for the New York Jets at 18, based on how I believe they have them rated on their board. Included are quotes from three people outside the organization -- two personnel executives and one scout, all of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity:

Odell Beckham Jr., wide receiver, LSU: "If Sammy Watkins weren't in this draft, Beckham would be the top receiver. I think he's better than [Mike] Evans. ... He's a helluva prospect. He has size, speed, separation ability, route running. He can be an inside-outside guy. He has good to very good potential. He excites me. If I had him, I'd feel very good about the future of the position. You can move him around; he has versatility. He operates like an NFL receiver. He's NFL-ready. ... He's a pretty clean kid. No problems with his work ethic. This kid can play."

Its getting play in the media.

I'm not going to be surprised at all when he gets picked before Evans.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

http://optimumscouting.com/uncategorized/state-of-the-draft-what-ive-heard-and-whos-going-where-this-draft-weekend.html

Some very interesting stuff in this link, caution on the spoiler alert.

 

[rascal]

Broncos apparently might be moving up

 

[Bracie Smathers]

SF insterest in moving-up from another source but the local beat writer once again isn't sure they pay the moving price.

http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9737

The San Francisco 49ers have let it be known they plan to be aggressive on draft day and use their arsenal of top 100 picks to move up. Sources tell me right now they believe the target is receiver Odell Beckham. The price to move up for Mike Evans is a little steep and Beckham fills a need. Sources also tell me the Niners may not want to meet Michael Crabtree’s price tag in free agency next March, so Beckham would also offer a safeguard in that respect.

Tim KawakamiVerified account‏@timkawakami2h

Sounds like the 49ers explored getting into the top 10 but it would cost them next year's #1 and that's not their style. Won't do it.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Broncos apparently might be moving up

Don't know the original source but Rapport is tweeting this.

Ian Rapoport‏@RapSheet1 hr

We’ve mentioned #49ers are more than open to moving up on Thursday night. Let’s add another: #Broncos. They’re talking about moving up, too

 

[jonboltz]

SF insterest in moving-up from another source but the local beat writer once again isn't sure they pay the moving price.

http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9737

The San Francisco 49ers have let it be known they plan to be aggressive on draft day and use their arsenal of top 100 picks to move up. Sources tell me right now they believe the target is receiver Odell Beckham. The price to move up for Mike Evans is a little steep and Beckham fills a need. Sources also tell me the Niners may not want to meet Michael Crabtree’s price tag in free agency next March, so Beckham would also offer a safeguard in that respect.

Tim KawakamiVerified account‏@timkawakami2h

Sounds like the 49ers explored getting into the top 10 but it would cost them next year's #1 and that's not their style. Won't do it.

The idea that the 49ers would think that going from 30 to the top 10 could be done without next years first...lol

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Dolphins don't want to get left off the trade rumor mill.

They are talking about moving-up OR moving-down.

One thing is certain, they are talking.

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2014/05/the-dolphins-are-open-for-business-one-day-before-the-nfl-drafts-long-awaited-first-round-gets-underway-the-dolphins-have.html

Dolphins looking at possible first-round tradesThe Dolphins are open for business.

One day before the NFL draft's long-awaited first round gets underway, the Dolphins have fielded and initiated multiple phone calls to other teams to "set the table," as one source said, to trade down or trade up in the first round, according to multiple NFL sources.

The Dolphins hold the No. 19 overall selection in the draft. The fact they are telling teams they are willing to listen to trade down offers from that perch is not surprising. The fact Miami is a possible buyer in a trade up scenario is somewhat surprising.

In trade down scenarios the Dolphins have had preliminary discussions with Philadelphia (No. 22), Cleveland (No. 26) and New Orleans (No. 27), among others. One source said the Dolphins have also spoken with San Francisco (No. 30), although dropping behind Carolina (No. 28) might expose the Dolphins to losing their top OT option.

It makes sense.

The Dolphins have a handful of players they are comfortable taking in the first round and several of those may be available later in the first round. Although no one knows the names on that list outside general manager Dennis Hickey and probably the rest of the leadership structure that includes coach Joe Philbin, executive VP Dawn Aponte and owner Stephen Ross, it is possible to speculate which players the Dolphins like and need.

The team loves Tennessee offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James. The team loves Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier. LSU WR Odell Beckham Jr., USC WR Marqise Lee, Virginia Tech cornerback Kyle Fuller and Virginia offensive tackle Morgan Moses are also on the radar.

Several of those players are expected to be available later in the first round and perhaps into the second round.

So it stands to reason the Dolphins may be preparing to trade back in the first round and pick up an extra pick perhaps late in the second round in the case of San Francisco or sometime in the third round in most other cases. Dropping back three spots to Philadelphia's No. 22 might only yield a fourth-rounder.

The idea of the Dolphins trading up in this draft is less conventional.

Miami is not exactly loaded with draft picks as it was last year when then-GM Jeff Ireland rocketed from the No. 12 overall selection to No. 3 by giving up his first-rounder plus one of his two second-rounders.

This year the Dolphins have seven picks -- one in each round.

So why would the Dolphins even consider moving up?

The team might be eyeing a move in case Notre Dame offensive tackle Zack Martin or Texas A&M offensive tackle Jake Matthews drops to within shouting distance. Michigan's Taylor Lewan will likely be gone well before the Dolphins are within range to trade up.

Many mock drafts have the top tackle prospects -- Greg Robinson, Lewan, Matthews and Martin -- gone as early as the first dozen picks.

(Again, I have no source giving me specific names. The Dolphins might have other players they value in a trade up.)

But that they've done their homework on the possibility of trading on Thursday? That is apparent.


Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2014/05/the-dolphins-are-open-for-business-one-day-before-the-nfl-drafts-long-awaited-first-round-gets-underway-the-dolphins-have.html#storylink=cpy

 

[DAG]

If the Jags take Manziel, I will be an instant fan of the team. Like where they're headed already and would love that pick.

Would be interesting for sure. What percent chance do you think Jacksonville selects Manziel?

J

They keep landing top 5 draft picks after havibg to reach for Gabbert. Theyre probably still gunshy but I'd put it at 50/50. Sooner or later theyll have to get a qb to get out of the cellar.

If Mack is there at 3 he just makes so much sense for them that I'd be surprised if he wasn't the pick. Otherwise I'd make it a tossup between Watkins and Manziel (in order of probability Mack, Watkins then Manziel).

 

[FUBAR]

Miami: maybe we'll trade up, maybe we'll trade down, maybe we'll stand still.

 

[FUBAR]

If the Jags take Manziel, I will be an instant fan of the team. Like where they're headed already and would love that pick.

Would be interesting for sure. What percent chance do you think Jacksonville selects Manziel?

J

They keep landing top 5 draft picks after havibg to reach for Gabbert. Theyre probably still gunshy but I'd put it at 50/50. Sooner or later theyll have to get a qb to get out of the cellar.

If Mack is there at 3 he just makes so much sense for them that I'd be surprised if he wasn't the pick. Otherwise I'd make it a tossup between Watkins and Manziel (in order of probability Mack, Watkins then Manziel).

If Mack isn't there, Robinson or clowney will be.

Don't see jax taking qb at 3

 

[JetMaxx]

http://optimumscouting.com/uncategorized/state-of-the-draft-what-ive-heard-and-whos-going-where-this-draft-weekend.html

Some very interesting stuff in this link, caution on the spoiler alert.

Nice link, thanks for sharing.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Vikings talking about moving down.

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NFL: AroundTheLeague‏@NFL_ATL1 hr

Vikings GM Spielman told @AlbertBreer he has talked to 5 different teams about trading down. Doesn't expect to trade up.

 

[BoltzNBrew]

I think at this point everyone is talking to everyone else and seeing where they're at and open to moving either way for the right price.

 

[Shutout]

Dane Brugler@dpbrugler · 2h

Possible scenario: #Cowboys are looking to trade back, #Browns are looking to trad up. CLE gets Bridgewater at 16, DAL gets their DL at 26

Good call. These teams seem to have a little trading history too don't they? Didn't they trade a few years ago when weeden came in

 

[Slapdash]

Dolphins don't want to get left off the trade rumor mill.

They are talking about moving-up OR moving-down.

One thing is certain, they are talking.

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2014/05/the-dolphins-are-open-for-business-one-day-before-the-nfl-drafts-long-awaited-first-round-gets-underway-the-dolphins-have.html

Dolphins looking at possible first-round tradesThe Dolphins are open for business.

One day before the NFL draft's long-awaited first round gets underway, the Dolphins have fielded and initiated multiple phone calls to other teams to "set the table," as one source said, to trade down or trade up in the first round, according to multiple NFL sources.

The Dolphins hold the No. 19 overall selection in the draft. The fact they are telling teams they are willing to listen to trade down offers from that perch is not surprising. The fact Miami is a possible buyer in a trade up scenario is somewhat surprising.

In trade down scenarios the Dolphins have had preliminary discussions with Philadelphia (No. 22), Cleveland (No. 26) and New Orleans (No. 27), among others. One source said the Dolphins have also spoken with San Francisco (No. 30), although dropping behind Carolina (No. 28) might expose the Dolphins to losing their top OT option.

It makes sense.

The Dolphins have a handful of players they are comfortable taking in the first round and several of those may be available later in the first round. Although no one knows the names on that list outside general manager Dennis Hickey and probably the rest of the leadership structure that includes coach Joe Philbin, executive VP Dawn Aponte and owner Stephen Ross, it is possible to speculate which players the Dolphins like and need.

The team loves Tennessee offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James. The team loves Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier. LSU WR Odell Beckham Jr., USC WR Marqise Lee, Virginia Tech cornerback Kyle Fuller and Virginia offensive tackle Morgan Moses are also on the radar.

Several of those players are expected to be available later in the first round and perhaps into the second round.

So it stands to reason the Dolphins may be preparing to trade back in the first round and pick up an extra pick perhaps late in the second round in the case of San Francisco or sometime in the third round in most other cases. Dropping back three spots to Philadelphia's No. 22 might only yield a fourth-rounder.

The idea of the Dolphins trading up in this draft is less conventional.

Miami is not exactly loaded with draft picks as it was last year when then-GM Jeff Ireland rocketed from the No. 12 overall selection to No. 3 by giving up his first-rounder plus one of his two second-rounders.

This year the Dolphins have seven picks -- one in each round.

So why would the Dolphins even consider moving up?

The team might be eyeing a move in case Notre Dame offensive tackle Zack Martin or Texas A&M offensive tackle Jake Matthews drops to within shouting distance. Michigan's Taylor Lewan will likely be gone well before the Dolphins are within range to trade up.

Many mock drafts have the top tackle prospects -- Greg Robinson, Lewan, Matthews and Martin -- gone as early as the first dozen picks.

(Again, I have no source giving me specific names. The Dolphins might have other players they value in a trade up.)

But that they've done their homework on the possibility of trading on Thursday? That is apparent.

Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2014/05/the-dolphins-are-open-for-business-one-day-before-the-nfl-drafts-long-awaited-first-round-gets-underway-the-dolphins-have.html#storylink=cpy

Can't see the ammo to move up really

 

[bengalbuck]

Dane Brugler@dpbrugler · 2h

Possible scenario: #Cowboys are looking to trade back, #Browns are looking to trad up. CLE gets Bridgewater at 16, DAL gets their DL at 26

Good call. These teams seem to have a little trading history too don't they? Didn't they trade a few years ago when weeden came in

They traded for Brady Quinn

 

[bengalbuck]

The Bengals, from what I can gather:

-Would love Kyle Fuller at 24, but expect him to be gone.

-The Bridgewater stuff isn't going to happen. No QB in the first 2 or 3 rounds.

-Don't like Roby or Verrett enough to spend #24, but maybe after a trade down?

-I think the odds of a tradedown from 24 are over 50%, which is out of character for the Bengals.

-Just a guess, but I think they trade down to the end of the 1st or early 2nd and end up taking Joel Bitonio.

 

[Sweetness_34]

On NFL Network, Charlie Casserly and Brian Baldinger keep yammering about teams moving-up for WR Odell Beckam Jr.

They rattled off, SF, NYJ, and PHI, as teams intetrested in ODJ.

This isn't just network glad yucking. Ian Rappaport has been reporting the Jets interest in moving-up into the top-ten to get him but Rich Cimini who covers the Jets isn't sure but he gave futher reporting with a story on the interest in Beckam.

Here are some tweets on the Jets reported interest.

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Ian RapoportVerified account‏@RapSheetMay 6

Mentioned earlier the #Jets are looking to trade up. Their target is the Top 10, and I’m told they are very hot on #LSU WR Odell Beckham.

Rich Cimini‏@RichCimini5 hrs

One personnel dir told me Odell Beckham a better prospect than Evans. #Jets really like OBJ, but not sure he'd be worth trade into top 10.

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Cimini ripped off a story on what is causing the rumor.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/38527/with-the-18th-pick-the-jets-select

... Hang in there, folks, only one more day to the draft. Here, I rank the top eight options for the New York Jets at 18, based on how I believe they have them rated on their board. Included are quotes from three people outside the organization -- two personnel executives and one scout, all of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity:

Odell Beckham Jr., wide receiver, LSU: "If Sammy Watkins weren't in this draft, Beckham would be the top receiver. I think he's better than [Mike] Evans. ... He's a helluva prospect. He has size, speed, separation ability, route running. He can be an inside-outside guy. He has good to very good potential. He excites me. If I had him, I'd feel very good about the future of the position. You can move him around; he has versatility. He operates like an NFL receiver. He's NFL-ready. ... He's a pretty clean kid. No problems with his work ethic. This kid can play."

Its getting play in the media.

LOL....how many personnel executive exist? If 2 of them are talking, isn't it easy for the GM to realize the guys who are flapping their gums

 

[skol asylum]

Vikings bad mouth Manziel via Zimmer. Lots of talk about defense with the pick. Rick talks about trading down. If he gets to 8, the Vikes jump on Manziel? Maybe because they need the buzz a guy like that can generate to sell season tickets and PSLs in the new stadium?

 

[Insein]

Vikings bad mouth Manziel via Zimmer. Lots of talk about defense with the pick. Rick talks about trading down. If he gets to 8, the Vikes jump on Manziel? Maybe because they need the buzz a guy like that can generate to sell season tickets and PSLs in the new stadium?

Such a misnomer. If theres one thing owners are not, its bad businessmen. Excitement may give you a temporarily inflated number up front. Winning sells tickets. Putting a good team on the field is more important than buzz. Theyll only take Manziel at 8 if they think hes going to win them a lot of games.

 

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Rotoworld:

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Broncos are "talking about" trading up in the draft.
Denver's biggest need is middle linebacker. We suspect they could be targeting Alabama's C.J. Mosley or Ohio State's Ryan Shazier. Mosley would be a Week 1 starter for the Broncos, offering plus pass-coverage skills and disruptive ability against the run. Shazier would also fit, even if he isn't a "prototype" Mike 'backer. He could run for days off Terrance Knighton's backside. GM John Elway knows Peyton Manning's "window" is closing, and isn't afraid to be aggressive. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/9631/cj-mosley

A source told Packer Report that Ohio State LB Ryan Shazier is unlikely to fall past the Dolphins at No. 19 overall.
Shazier has been a late riser after running a 4.37 forty at the Buckeyes' Pro Day, and recording mind-bogglingly explosive jumps of 42" in the vertical and 10-foot-10 in the broad. The Fins have been searching for linebacker help since whiffing on D'Qwell Jackson in free agency. Shazier could play either middle or weak-side 'backer in Miami, with Philip Wheeler losing his starting job. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/9430/ryan-shazier

Profootballtalk reports the Bills are "burning up the phone lines" trying to trade up from No. 9 overall to 1 or 2.
Per PFT's Mike Florio, the Bills are eyeing Jadeveon Clowney to bookend Mario Williams or Greg Robinson to solidify their offensive line. Considering the Bills were one of the most run-heavy teams in the league last season, going after a mauling run blocker like Robinson who has the potential to be Orlando Pace 2.0 in the long-term makes a ton of sense. Both the Texans and Rams at Nos. 1 and 2 overall, respectively, are believed to be interested in trading down. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/9313/greg-robinson

According to ESPN's Ed Werder, "nobody in the NFL will be surprised" if Odell Beckham is drafted ahead of Mike Evans on Thursday.

NFL teams seem smitten with Beckham despite his limited size (5'11/198), as he's been linked to clubs drafting as early as Tampa at No. 7 overall, Buffalo at No. 9, Detroit at No. 10, and the Giants at No. 12. We consider 9-16 to be the "sweet spot" for Beckham's draft slot. Our main takeaway from this Werder report is that perhaps Evans will not be drafted as early as people expect. May 7 - 1:06 PM http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/9403/odell-beckham

Live at Vikings headquarters, ESPN's Bob Holtzman reported on SportsCenter Wednesday that Minnesota is not expected to select a quarterback at the No. 8 overall pick.
Per Holtzman, the Vikings are "prepared to wait a round or two, if not longer." UCF's Blake Bortles and Fresno State's Derek Carr are both tentatively expected to be available at No. 8, though it sounds like Minnesota would rather target someone like LSU's Zach Mettenberger or Pittsburgh's Tom Savage later on. New OC Norv Turner will want a big, strong-armed QB for his vertical offense. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/9320/blake-bortles

While I agree the Vikings might pass on every QB at pick 8 if no other team takes one before their pick, but it is more than likely the Vikings like at least one QB to be worth that pick.

The talent at the top is such that I could see it happening.

I am very sick of this Savage and Mettenberger talk though. The Vikings are not passing a franchise QB because they like those guys. The reporting on what Turner likes in a QB was already dismissed by Turner himself who points out he was involved in the decision to take Drew Brees.