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I think you'd know better than me, but do you think some of the downgrade is that his competition to be picked higher is greater this year than last year?
Absolutely correct due to the fact that it's a deeper draft, so by nature, he would have fallen. Most of this year's LB's are 3-4 pass rushers going to scheme's that value that more than a well rounded OLB. But you often see that at some positions that guys get punished basically for coming back for junior and senior seasons because now they have "less potential" because there is more tape on them.

 
STL #44 - Florida St. FS/CB Lamarcus Joyner

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000308431/article/florida-state-db-lamarcus-joyner-offers-unrivaled-versatility

More reinforcements for the STL defensive weak link, the secondary. A top 3 safety, but one of the best nickel CBs in the nation, an increasingly important position. He will upgrade that position for the Rams. Another tone setter like Robinson and Pryor, he reminds me of a combination of the Honey Badger, Bob Sanders and Antoine Winfield, and is one of the best pound-for-pound players and tacklers in the draft.

Fisher and Snead have doubled up on trouble positions several times already in just their first two drafts. At WR (Quick and Givens) and CB (Jenkins and Johnson) for three starters in 2012, and WR again (Austin and Bailey) in 2013.

* Would have taken Van Noy if he lasted one more pick.
This dude has great instincts and incredibly sticky hands. I love his attitude on the field.

 
I think you'd know better than me, but do you think some of the downgrade is that his competition to be picked higher is greater this year than last year?
Absolutely correct due to the fact that it's a deeper draft, so by nature, he would have fallen. Most of this year's LB's are 3-4 pass rushers going to scheme's that value that more than a well rounded OLB. But you often see that at some positions that guys get punished basically for coming back for junior and senior seasons because now they have "less potential" because there is more tape on them.
Yeah, that's dumb.

 
With the 45th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, The Detroit Lions select...

Morgan Moses, OT Virginia

Notes from some at CBS

OVERVIEW

Moses is the definition of a "dancing bear" with his mammoth size and nimble feet. He likes to use his limbs to get his hands on defenders and take them wherever he wants, but needs to continue and refine his technique. If he continues to develop while staying in shape, Moses will be an attractive blocker for the next level.

ANALYSIS
POSITIVES: Ideal length and proportion throughout for an NFL offensive tackle. Does a good job of exhibiting patience off the snap as he routinely establishes width and good bend in his base to either absorb or mirror his opponent in pass protection. Makes good use of his long arms by extending and punching to keep defenders off his frame. Displays a fluid, consistent kick-slide when asked to track and dictate a speed rusher around the edge.Exhibits a strong first step and impressive burst for his size, when asked to fire through to the second level as a run blocker. Powerful hands to latch and steer against opponents of all sizes. Does a good job sustaining effort and contact to the whistle, and makes a concerted attempt to drive his opponent off the block rather than simply occupying him. Impressive lower-half flexibility and anchoring strength when absorbing a bull-rush.

NEGATIVES: Lacks the ability to stop and start with suddenness or redirect in a short area. Struggles to get low and snap into smaller opponents at the second level, and will over-pursue as a run-blocker. Isn't always decisive in space and lacks commitment at times as a lead blocker on outside runs.

Collapses at the elbow or will simply drop his head and ram his target when on the run, leaving him susceptible to whiffing or losing his balance and toppling forward. Has struggled with weight fluctuations throughout his career.

COMPARES TO: Ryan Clady, OT, Denver Broncos - Like Clady, Morgan enters the draft with plus movement skills for his size, but comes with many of the same questions that Clady did in terms of his ability to gnerate power enough to move defenders consistently as a run-blocker. If he can improve in this area, Moses has the upside to be a top-notch blind-side protector at the next level, as Clady has become.
 
2.14 (#46) - ✦ Pittsburgh Takes Jordan Matthews WR Vanderbilt

Hands, hands, hands.

The most prolific receiver in SEC history (and yet only 21/22). Competition isnt in question.

Tall at around 6'3" with a strong build. Knows how to battle and hand-fight for the ball. Just what Big Ben needs.

Did I mention he can catch? He has hauled in several 1 handed passes throughout his career... with either his left or right hand.

Ready to play. Lots of experience and playtime. 206 for 2800 over the past two seasons.

Wont be a blazer or an ankle-breaker. His comparison is dead on Keenan Allen sans a ligament sprain.

 
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With pick #47 (2.15), the Baltimore Ravens take WR Allen Robinson, Penn State.

Was a legit candidate for 1st round pick. Was looking at 3 WR's (not the one that went at #46), 2 centers and a TE here. Like Allen's size, college production and full route tree (heard that Torrey?)

Strengths Excellent size. Good line release -- defeats press. Sinks his hips, breaks off sharply and creates separation. Works back to the ball. Climbs the ladder -- has elevation and body control to contort and make plays in the air. Turns short throws into chunk plays -- gets upfield quickly and shows shiftiness, vision and run strength. Executed a full route tree in a pro-style offense. Highly productive -- totaled 174-2,445-17 (14.0) in last two seasons. Will be a 21-year-old rookie.

Weaknesses Lacks elite top-end speed -- needs double moves to separate vertically and gets tracked down from behind. Occasionally tracking and leap timing are off. Is more confident in his hands outside the numbers or in the air than he is over the middle. Traps throws against his body and double-catches some. Tends to cradle throws or go down to the ground. Swings the ball loosely as a runner. Can improve physicality and sustain as a blocker.

Bottom Line

The Big Ten's leading receiver the last two seasons, Robinson is a big, fluid, outside receiver with a nice combination of "above-the-rim" prowess and run-after-catch ability. Offers possession skills, playmaking ability and red-zone utility to develop into a solid No. 2 option.

 
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Updated mock for the second round.

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SECOND ROUND

33 NY Giants - late225 (from Houston) - Fantasycurse42

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= DT Ra' Shede Hagerman

34 Washington - Bob Magaw
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= CB Bradley Roby

35 Cleveland- Soulfly3

- WR Sammy Watkins, OG David Yankey

= QB Jimmy Garoppolo

36 Oakland - krsone21

- QB Blake Bortles

= OG Su'a-Filo

37 Atlanta- Fatmanlittleboy
- OT Jake Mathews

= OLB Ryan Shazier

38 Cleveland- Soulfly3 (from Tampa Bay) - RJS113
- WR Sammy Watkins, OG David Yankey, QB Jimmy Garoppolo

= CB Marcus Roberson

39 Jacksonville- Mr. Brownstone
- QB Teddy Bridgewater

= DE/DT Stephon Tuit

40 Minnesota- Andy D
- OLB/DE Khalil Mack

= CB Kyle Fuller

41 Buffalo- deadlyrange0321
- TE Eric Ebron

= OT Antonio Richardson

42 Tennessee- FUBAR
- DE Anthony Barr

= RB Ka’deem Carey

43 NY Giants - Late225
- DT Ra' Shede Hagerman

= OLB Kyle Van Noy

44 St. Louis - Bob Magaw
- OT Greg Robertson, S Calvin Pryor

= FS/CB LaMarcus Joyner

45 Detroit- False Start
- WR Mike Evans

= OT Morgan Moses

46 Pittsburgh - BigSteelThrill
- CB Darqueze Dennard

= WR Jordan Mathews

47. Baltimore -
- OT Taylor Lewan

= WR Allen Robinson

48 Dallas - fantasycurse42
- DT Aaron Donald

= DE Scott Crichton

49 Chicago - IHEARTFF (from NY Jets)- Dr. Octopus
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50 Miami - MoveToSkypager
- OT Cyrus Kouandjio

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51 NY Jets - Dr. Octopus (from Chicago)- IHEARTFF
- WR Marquise Lee

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52 Arizona - Craig_miamiFL
- OG Zach Martin

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53 Green Bay - Brewtown
- TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins

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54 Philadelphia - JetMaxx
- OLB/DE Dee Ford

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55 Cincinnati - ummich10
- S Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix

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56 Philadelphia - JetMaxx (from SF- The Fantasy Chef (from KC)- FUBAR
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57 San Diego - Ray Finkle
- DT Louis Nix

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58 New Orleans - lsutigers
- CB Jason Verrett

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59 Indianapolis - Deranged Hermit
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60 Carolina - tarheel1unc
- WR Kelvin Benjamin

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61 San Francisco - The Fantasy Chef
- CB Justin Gilbert

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62 New England - msudaisy26
- NT Timmy Jernigan

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63 Denver - Andy D
- DE Kony Ealy

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64 Seattle - Awful Waffle

- TE Jace Amaro

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With the 48th pick, the Dallas Cowboys select DE Scott Crichton, Oregon State

The Cowboys are using their first two picks to build the DL... On the ipad so here is a copy and paste below of a scouting report:

As it currently stands, the 2014 NFL draft appears stronger already than last year's crop of talent. Defensive end, one position in which this year's senior class was perhaps lacking, has received a huge infusion in talent in recent days with the news that South Carolina superstar Jadeveon Clowney has joined the mix, as well as Missouri's Kony Ealy, each projected as first round prospects by NFLDraftScout.com.

Oregon State' Scott Crichton hasn't received as much fanfare from a national perspective but expect that to change in the coming months.

The 6-foot-3, 265-pound Crichton added his name to the growing list of pass rushers heading early to the NFL, according to an email sent by his attorney, Nelson Fraley.

While lacking Clowney and Ealy's extraordinary athleticism, Crichton (oronounced CRY-ton) has improved throughout his career with the Beavers and projects well as a traditional 4-3 defensive end in the NFL.

With 7.5 sacks in 2013 despite being the focus of every opponent's blocking scheme, Crichton earned Second Team All-Pac-12 honors. This was a drop from his career-high nine sacks in 2012 but Crichton showed improved strength and versatility during his redshirt junior season, complementing his impressive burst off the snap and terrific motor.

Crichton's broad shoulders and stout frame, overall, allowed the Beavers to move him all over the defensive line in 2013. He typically lined up outside at defensive end but played inside at nose guard against rival Oregon in an attempt to slow down the Ducks' high-powered, up-tempo offense.

Crichton times the snap well, showing an explosive burst off the ball to cross the face of offensive tackles. He uses his hands very well, frequently chopping and ripping through opponents' attempts to latch onto him and possesses good core strength, showing the ability to simply bull-rush would-be blockers into the pocket.

Crichton possesses a well-built frame that does not lend itself well to flexibility, however, making him a bit stiff when changing directions. Further, he does not possess ideal straight-line speed for the position. His motor never quits, but he doesn't possess Clowney or Ealy's acceleration to tackle ball-carriers from behind.

As such, Crichton currently stands on NFLDraftScout.com's board as a second round prospect and our No. 7 defensive end. While perhaps lacking elite upside, Crichton's well-developed game and competitive spirit make him a relatively "safe" pick who could sneak into the draft's top round.

Crichton is the second OSU Beaver to head early into the NFL draft this year, joining wideout Brandin Cooks, the reigning Biletnikoff winner, who made his announcement on Thursday.

 
Updated mock for the second round.

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SECOND ROUND

33 NY Giants - late225 (from Houston) - Fantasycurse42

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= DT Ra' Shede Hagerman

34 Washington - Bob Magaw

-

= CB Bradley Roby

35 Cleveland- Soulfly3

- WR Sammy Watkins, OG David Yankey

= QB Jimmy Garoppolo

36 Oakland - krsone21

- QB Blake Bortles

= OG Su'a-Filo

37 Atlanta- Fatmanlittleboy

- OT Jake Mathews

= OLB Ryan Shazier

38 Cleveland- Soulfly3 (from Tampa Bay) - RJS113

- WR Sammy Watkins, OG David Yankey, QB Jimmy Garoppolo

= CB Marcus Roberson

39 Jacksonville- Mr. Brownstone

- QB Teddy Bridgewater

= DE/DT Stephon Tuit

40 Minnesota- Andy D

- OLB/DE Khalil Mack

= CB Kyle Fuller

41 Buffalo- deadlyrange0321

- TE Eric Ebron

= OT Antonio Richardson

42 Tennessee- FUBAR

- DE Anthony Barr

= OT Antonio Richardson

43 NY Giants - Late225

- DT Ra' Shede Hagerman

= OLB Kyle Van Noy

44 St. Louis - Bob Magaw

- OT Greg Robertson, S Calvin Pryor

= FS/CB LaMarcus Joyner

45 Detroit- False Start

- WR Mike Evans

= OT Morgan Moses

46 Pittsburgh - BigSteelThrill

- CB Darqueze Dennard

= WR Jordan Mathews

47. Baltimore -

- OT Taylor Lewan

= WR Allen Robinson

48 Dallas - fantasycurse42

- DT Aaron Donald

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49 Chicago - IHEARTFF (from NY Jets)- Dr. Octopus

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50 Miami - MoveToSkypager

- OT Cyrus Kouandjio

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51 NY Jets - Dr. Octopus (from Chicago)- IHEARTFF

- WR Marquise Lee

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52 Arizona - Craig_miamiFL

- OG Zach Martin

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53 Green Bay - Brewtown

- TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins

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54 Philadelphia - JetMaxx

- OLB/DE Dee Ford

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55 Cincinnati - ummich10

- S Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix

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56 Philadelphia - JetMaxx (from SF- The Fantasy Chef (from KC)- FUBAR

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57 San Diego - Ray Finkle

- DT Louis Nix

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58 New Orleans - lsutigers

- CB Jason Verrett

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59 Indianapolis - Deranged Hermit

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60 Carolina - tarheel1unc

- WR Kelvin Benjamin

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61 San Francisco - The Fantasy Chef

- CB Justin Gilbert

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62 New England - msudaisy26

- NT Timmy Jernigan

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63 Denver - Andy D

- DE Kony Ealy

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64 Seattle - Awful Waffle

- TE Jace Amaro

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Looks like Antonio Richardson is listed on both pick 41 & 42.

Thanks for the update.

 
With the 50th overall choice, the Dolphins continue to clean up their mistakes by selecting Gabe Jackson, OG Mississippi. Goodbye forever, Richie Incognito. Feel free to check into a mental institution at your soonest convenience. We now have a talented guard to pair with a talented tackle on the left side that will not only give figurative stability to the line, but emotional stability.

6'4" 335. He has a great size and speed combination for a player at his position. His strength is enough to control the largest of DTs. It's my opinion that Miami will try to address the OL quickly and as completely as possible so to move on from the catastrophe of last fall. Drafting 2 talented and startable players right off the bat will help them do this. If they both work out, then Miami is looking good and the events of the 2013 fall disappear in the rear view mirror. I actually was going to take Jordan Matthews at 50 if he fell, primarily because it would have been a sin for him to fall that far, and I think if Matthews is available, Miami would do well finding a prototypical WR like him instead of relying upon niche receivers like Wallace, Hartline and Clay. I was also considering a move to deal some picks for NYG's pick to take Moses for another OT, but I was too lazy to send out trade offers.

2013 All SEC

2012, 2011 2nd team All SEC

You can see his Alabama and Tennessee games here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZggznmB-AUQ

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1700848/gabe-jackson

STRENGTHS: Demonstrates not only the raw power expected of a man of his size but also surprisingly nimble feet and balance while in pass protection, to mirror quick rushers. Jackson plays with excellent knee bend and has long arms, which help him stay square and in control of his opponent in pass pro. He's a powerful drive blocker who uses his natural leverage advantage well, showing good leg drive to push defenders off the ball. Despite his girth, Jackson shows good lateral agility and balance to find fits at the second level. Defenders are seldom able to disengage once Jackson locks in. Is not satisfied with simply occupying space, and prides himself on pancaking and rag-doll'ing opponents. Does a nice job of absorbing the bull rush with his lower half, and rarely surrenders more than a step or two before resetting and anchoring. Comes off the snap quickly and gets up to speed quickly when asked to pull.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn't appear quite as comfortable in space, particularly when headhunting at the second level, as he struggles to break down and redirect with suddenness. Is slow to go vertical when navigating through "trash" and will get tangled up. Tends to zone in when competing one-on-one, and will lose awareness of his surroundings at times. Drops his head and throws himself at defenders too often, and will get caught over-extending in pass protection.

COMPARES TO: Larry Warford, Guard, Detroit Lions - Jackson's rare and surprising combination of size, quickness and power should remind a lot of scouts of the 2013 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Warford. Like the former Kentucky Wildcat, Jackson possesses the power to dominate opponents physically, while displaying quickness and fluidity to wall off the interior pass rush, and exhibits the burst and awareness to get down field and block for the run. Look for teams to value Jackson higher than they did Warford, after the 2013 3rd round selection took the league by storm last season, with many of the same traits.

 
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With the 50th overall choice, the Dolphins continue to clean up their mistakes by selecting Gabe Jackson, OG Mississippi. Goodbye forever, Richie Incognito. Feel free to check into a mental institution at your soonest convenience. We now have a talented guard to pair with a talented tackle on the left side that will not only give figurative stability to the line, but emotional stability.

6'4" 335. He has a great size and speed combination for a player at his position. His strength is enough to control the largest of DTs. It's my opinion that Miami will try to address the OL quickly and as completely as possible so to move on from the catastrophe of last fall. Drafting 2 talented and startable players right off the bat will help them do this. If they both work out, then Miami is looking good and the events of the 2013 fall disappear in the rear view mirror. I actually was going to take Jordan Matthews at 50 if he fell, primarily because it would have been a sin for him to fall that far, and I think if Matthews is available, Miami would do well finding a prototypical WR like him instead of relying upon niche receivers like Wallace, Hartline and Clay. I was also considering a move to deal some picks for NYG's pick to take Moses for another OT, but I was too lazy to send out trade offers.

2013 All SEC

2012, 2011 2nd team All SEC

You can see his Alabama and Tennessee games here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZggznmB-AUQ

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1700848/gabe-jackson

STRENGTHS: Demonstrates not only the raw power expected of a man of his size but also surprisingly nimble feet and balance while in pass protection, to mirror quick rushers. Jackson plays with excellent knee bend and has long arms, which help him stay square and in control of his opponent in pass pro. He's a powerful drive blocker who uses his natural leverage advantage well, showing good leg drive to push defenders off the ball. Despite his girth, Jackson shows good lateral agility and balance to find fits at the second level. Defenders are seldom able to disengage once Jackson locks in. Is not satisfied with simply occupying space, and prides himself on pancaking and rag-doll'ing opponents. Does a nice job of absorbing the bull rush with his lower half, and rarely surrenders more than a step or two before resetting and anchoring. Comes off the snap quickly and gets up to speed quickly when asked to pull.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn't appear quite as comfortable in space, particularly when headhunting at the second level, as he struggles to break down and redirect with suddenness. Is slow to go vertical when navigating through "trash" and will get tangled up. Tends to zone in when competing one-on-one, and will lose awareness of his surroundings at times. Drops his head and throws himself at defenders too often, and will get caught over-extending in pass protection.

COMPARES TO: Larry Warford, Guard, Detroit Lions - Jackson's rare and surprising combination of size, quickness and power should remind a lot of scouts of the 2013 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Warford. Like the former Kentucky Wildcat, Jackson possesses the power to dominate opponents physically, while displaying quickness and fluidity to wall off the interior pass rush, and exhibits the burst and awareness to get down field and block for the run. Look for teams to value Jackson higher than they did Warford, after the 2013 3rd round selection took the league by storm last season, with many of the same traits.
Dammit

 
With the 50th overall choice, the Dolphins continue to clean up their mistakes by selecting Gabe Jackson, OG Mississippi. Goodbye forever, Richie Incognito. Feel free to check into a mental institution at your soonest convenience. We now have a talented guard to pair with a talented tackle on the left side that will not only give figurative stability to the line, but emotional stability.

6'4" 335. He has a great size and speed combination for a player at his position. His strength is enough to control the largest of DTs. It's my opinion that Miami will try to address the OL quickly and as completely as possible so to move on from the catastrophe of last fall. Drafting 2 talented and startable players right off the bat will help them do this. If they both work out, then Miami is looking good and the events of the 2013 fall disappear in the rear view mirror. I actually was going to take Jordan Matthews at 50 if he fell, primarily because it would have been a sin for him to fall that far, and I think if Matthews is available, Miami would do well finding a prototypical WR like him instead of relying upon niche receivers like Wallace, Hartline and Clay. I was also considering a move to deal some picks for NYG's pick to take Moses for another OT, but I was too lazy to send out trade offers.

2013 All SEC

2012, 2011 2nd team All SEC

You can see his Alabama and Tennessee games here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZggznmB-AUQ

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1700848/gabe-jackson

STRENGTHS: Demonstrates not only the raw power expected of a man of his size but also surprisingly nimble feet and balance while in pass protection, to mirror quick rushers. Jackson plays with excellent knee bend and has long arms, which help him stay square and in control of his opponent in pass pro. He's a powerful drive blocker who uses his natural leverage advantage well, showing good leg drive to push defenders off the ball. Despite his girth, Jackson shows good lateral agility and balance to find fits at the second level. Defenders are seldom able to disengage once Jackson locks in. Is not satisfied with simply occupying space, and prides himself on pancaking and rag-doll'ing opponents. Does a nice job of absorbing the bull rush with his lower half, and rarely surrenders more than a step or two before resetting and anchoring. Comes off the snap quickly and gets up to speed quickly when asked to pull.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn't appear quite as comfortable in space, particularly when headhunting at the second level, as he struggles to break down and redirect with suddenness. Is slow to go vertical when navigating through "trash" and will get tangled up. Tends to zone in when competing one-on-one, and will lose awareness of his surroundings at times. Drops his head and throws himself at defenders too often, and will get caught over-extending in pass protection.

COMPARES TO: Larry Warford, Guard, Detroit Lions - Jackson's rare and surprising combination of size, quickness and power should remind a lot of scouts of the 2013 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Warford. Like the former Kentucky Wildcat, Jackson possesses the power to dominate opponents physically, while displaying quickness and fluidity to wall off the interior pass rush, and exhibits the burst and awareness to get down field and block for the run. Look for teams to value Jackson higher than they did Warford, after the 2013 3rd round selection took the league by storm last season, with many of the same traits.
Dammit
You should have been on and replied to the Steelers "looking to trade" offer. ;)

 
I received a PM by Dr. Octopus. He is driving on his way to work. He will make the Jets pick around 9:00-9-15.

 
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So we're at:

51 NY Jets - Dr. Octopus (from Chicago)- IHEARTFF

52 Arizona - Craig_miamiFL

53 Green Bay - Brewtown

54 Philadelphia - JetMaxx

55 Cincinnati - ummich10

56 Philadelphia - JetMaxx (from SF- The Fantasy Chef (from KC)- FUBAR

 
With the 51st pick in the draft the New York Jets select:

Dion Bailey, S, USC

Three words: Ed Reed, yuck.

Jets need an infusion of youth at the position. Safety was the weakest link in what was otherwise a pretty stout Jets' defense. Bailey is perhaps a bit of a project, after converting from LB to sfaety dring his junior year. He's a hard hitter that will fit into Rex Ryans agressive style.

Bailey is the second Trojan to join the Jets in this draft (strictly coincidence.

 
With the 51st pick in the draft the New York Jets select:

Dion Bailey, S, USC

Jets need an infusion of youth at the position. Safety was the weakest link in what was otherwise a pretty stout Jets' defense. Bailey is perhaps a bit of a project, after converting from LB to sfaety dring his junior year. He's a hard hitter that will fit into Rex Ryans agressive style.

Bailey is the second Trojan to join the Jets in this draft (strictly coincidence.
Great pick. Saints were hoping he would make it a few more spots.


 
Looking forward to the Broncos pick, if I'm Elway I'm looking to trade 2015 1st and 2nds for 2014 2nds and 3rds.

There's a LOT of talent in this draft and much of it lines up with the Broncos' needs.

 
Looking forward to the Broncos pick, if I'm Elway I'm looking to trade 2015 1st and 2nds for 2014 2nds and 3rds.

There's a LOT of talent in this draft and much of it lines up with the Broncos' needs.
That's a very valid point and strategy for a lot of teams. This 2014 draft really is the motherlode at a lot of positions. The anti-NE approach.

 
With the 51st pick in the draft the New York Jets select:

Dion Bailey, S, USC

Three words: Ed Reed, yuck.

Jets need an infusion of youth at the position. Safety was the weakest link in what was otherwise a pretty stout Jets' defense. Bailey is perhaps a bit of a project, after converting from LB to sfaety dring his junior year. He's a hard hitter that will fit into Rex Ryans agressive style.

Bailey is the second Trojan to join the Jets in this draft (strictly coincidence.
As a Jet fan I like it - WR in the 1st with an upside safety in the 2d to solidify a big weak spot....hoping some more play makers on the offensive side of the ball with the 2 picks in the 3d.

 
IHEARTFF said:
The Bears take Ego Ferguson, DT, LSU

write up later.
To say the Bears run defense was bad last year would be an understatement. They allowed 161.4 ypg, which was good for over 25 yards more than the 2nd worst run defense in the NFL.

Ego Ferguson is a stud athlete who stuffed the run hard for LSU in limited playing time before his redshirt junior year. He excelled as a starter this season, making 58.5 tackles, 3.5 for loss and a sack. He should be able to bat down passes, at 6'3" and 309, he deflected 3 this season. He also blocked a fg. Ego is big enough to be an immediate force in the league. He is also a good enough athlete to become a pass rushing force as well.

Expected to be a 2nd round pick in a very deep draft, this is a perfect match for the Bears. Paired with ILB CJ Mosley, Chicago has shored up 2 of their biggest weaknesses.

 
Looking forward to the Broncos pick, if I'm Elway I'm looking to trade 2015 1st and 2nds for 2014 2nds and 3rds.

There's a LOT of talent in this draft and much of it lines up with the Broncos' needs.
Send me an offer. I will weigh it against what is available.
 
53 Green Bay - Brewtown

54 Philadelphia - JetMaxx

55 Cincinnati - ummich10

56 Philadelphia - JetMaxx (from SF- The Fantasy Chef (from KC)- FUBAR

 
At 1.24, the Bengals select HaHa Clinton-Dix.
Do you see HaHa as a guy with the cover skills to play nickel? If not, I don't think anyone is beating out Iloka (who was a huge surprise this year) or Nelson. The Bengals played a ton of subpackages with 3 safeties last year with Crocker, but it takes a certain type of safety to play that role (closer to a corner functionally).

Also, you have to wonder if the Dre "situation" will reflect poorly for the Bengals on Bama DBs. He did make some big improvements last year though and they have went to the Bama well plenty of times besides just him.

At first glance, I would have gone Gilbert or Verner, but they love BPA so it's hard to predict by need.

 
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With the 51st pick in the draft the New York Jets select:

Dion Bailey, S, USC

Three words: Ed Reed, yuck.

Jets need an infusion of youth at the position. Safety was the weakest link in what was otherwise a pretty stout Jets' defense. Bailey is perhaps a bit of a project, after converting from LB to sfaety dring his junior year. He's a hard hitter that will fit into Rex Ryans agressive style.

Bailey is the second Trojan to join the Jets in this draft (strictly coincidence.
As a Jet fan I like it - WR in the 1st with an upside safety in the 2d to solidify a big weak spot....hoping some more play makers on the offensive side of the ball with the 2 picks in the 3d.
That would be my plan - just didn't see any value there (without adding another WR) in this round.

Free agency will also come before the draft so the team may have added an Eric Decker or Jeremy Maclin, et. al. as well by this time.

 
This is unexpected. :stalker:

2.53 Green Bay - Daquan Jones, DT - Penn St. Kelcy Quarles DT - South Carolina

One of the biggest reasons for the Packers getting rolled last year was that their d-line was a wreck. Raji likely won't be back and the rest are mediocre. Jones was nearly dominant the last half of last season.

 
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