2013 NFL Draft talk

[dew1679666265]

If Tiny Richardson can put together a few games similar to the awesome one he had last year blocking Clowney, he could shoot up draft boards. I think Seastrunk could move up boards when the combine rolls around due to measurables. I'm also a big Boyd fan. He and Bridgewater are worlds better than any QB in this year's draft.

 

For those who've followed them at all so far, what are your (very early) thoughts on AJ Johnson and Kurt Maggitt? Any chance either could crack that top 15?

[Old Style]

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[sneakypower]

even his big draft moment was intercepted.

 

 

(stolen from deadspin comments)

[jersey cubs fan]

post free agency and draft odds

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[jersey cubs fan]

Tom Rock ✔ @TomRock_Newsday

 

I told Eli that Ryan Nassib thinks he's a durable quarterback. He looked puzzled. "He said I'm adorable?"

[Banedon]

Tom Rock ✔ @TomRock_Newsday

 

I told Eli that Ryan Nassib thinks he's a durable quarterback. He looked puzzled. "He said I'm adorable?"

 

Heh, yeah I posted that in the non-playoff talk thread. That's such an Eli thing.

[Tracer Bullet]

Here are my top prospects for 2014:

 

1. Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina

2. Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville

3. Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M

4. Marqise Lee, WR, USC

5. Cyrus Kuandijo, OT, Alabama

6. Stephon Tuitt, DE, Notre Dame

7. Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan

8. Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA

9. David Fales, QB, San Jose State

10. Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame

11. Bradley Robey, CB, Ohio State

12. Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson

13. Anthony Johnson, DT, Lsu

14. Tajh Boyd QB, Clemson

15. Antonio Richardson, OT, Tennessee

 

Others: Lache Seastrunk, RB, Baylor; Austin Sefarian-Jenkins, TE, Washington; CJ Mosley, ILB, Alabama; Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA (redshirt sophomore)

 

I'm not as high on Tajh Boyd as I bet others will be. I'm sure others will have him in their top 5 or 10 to start the season.

 

Good list. That top 5 is as close to being written in stone as it possibly could be this early. I probably would put Boyd in the same place. I think I like ASJ as a top 15 player.

 

Tuitt will go top 5. He's a freak.

[cubbyvirus00]

Here are my top prospects for 2014:

 

1. Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina

2. Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville

3. Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M

4. Marqise Lee, WR, USC

5. Cyrus Kuandijo, OT, Alabama

6. Stephon Tuitt, DE, Notre Dame

7. Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan

8. Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA

9. David Fales, QB, San Jose State

10. Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame

11. Bradley Robey, CB, Ohio State

12. Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson

13. Anthony Johnson, DT, Lsu

14. Tajh Boyd QB, Clemson

15. Antonio Richardson, OT, Tennessee

 

Others: Lache Seastrunk, RB, Baylor; Austin Sefarian-Jenkins, TE, Washington; CJ Mosley, ILB, Alabama; Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA (redshirt sophomore)

 

I'm not as high on Tajh Boyd as I bet others will be. I'm sure others will have him in their top 5 or 10 to start the season.

 

Good list. That top 5 is as close to being written in stone as it possibly could be this early. I probably would put Boyd in the same place. I think I like ASJ as a top 15 player.

 

Tuitt will go top 5. He's a freak.

 

Sadly Phil Emerys list is nothing like yours

[Guest]

http://nfl.si.com/2013/04/30/2014-nfl-mock-draft/?xid=nl_siextra

 

SI's first 2014 mock. Morgan Breslin (don't think he'll be an elite pass rusher at the next level) and Will Sutton (too small) seem top high though I really do like Sutton's game. Kuandijo and Barr too low.

[jersey cubs fan]

http://nfl.si.com/2013/04/30/2014-nfl-mock-draft/?xid=nl_siextra

 

SI's first 2014 mock. Morgan Breslin (don't think he'll be an elite pass rusher at the next level) and Will Sutton (too small) seem top high though I really do like Sutton's game. Kuandijo and Barr too low.

 

4 first round QBs in a year in which the Bears could conceivably be looking to draft QB. And if they would be doing so, presumably would be drafting in the upper half of the first round.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

If I bought jerseys I would just get my Clowney Raiders jersey now. The only competition is Jacksonville.

[Tracer Bullet]

Just b/c

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828bf038/article/2013-nfl-draft-uscs-barkley-woods-among-top-30-prospects

[Banedon]

Heh, Geno Smith fired his agents.

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000165513/article/geno-smith-fires-agents-after-falling-to-new-york-jets?campaign=Twitter_atl

 

Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News wrote that Smith believed he "would be and should be" the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. When he didn't make the first round, the agents paid the price.

 

Oooooook.

[jersey cubs fan]

Heh, Geno Smith fired his agents.

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000165513/article/geno-smith-fires-agents-after-falling-to-new-york-jets?campaign=Twitter_atl

 

Can't really blame him.

 

I can. Unless they were telling him he'd go number 1, he pretty much went when he should have gone.

[Banedon]

Heh, Geno Smith fired his agents.

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000165513/article/geno-smith-fires-agents-after-falling-to-new-york-jets?campaign=Twitter_atl

 

Can't really blame him.

 

I can. Unless they were telling him he'd go number 1, he pretty much went when he should have gone.

 

You beat my edit. When I wrote that, I was assuming that they told him that he'd be a first round pick based on him being at the draft.

[Banedon]

@patricksouthern:

2013-05-01 01:19

On Geno Smith's decision to fire his agent: source tells me agent left Geno in NYC for Day 2 of draft, went to Houston for other clients.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

That's a bit harsh.

[cubbyvirus00]

@patricksouthern:

2013-05-01 01:19

On Geno Smith's decision to fire his agent: source tells me agent left Geno in NYC for Day 2 of draft, went to Houston for other clients.

 

Terrible business move.

[Smack]

Sounds like the NY media is going to have fun with this guy.

[Banedon]

ESPN and NFL.com have reported the NFL and NFLPA are close to agreeing to move the 2014 draft to May. The target date could be May 15.

[Andy]

I don't think there's anyone that would be happy about that except Roger Goodell as it fits into his plans for world domination

[hawkeyecub]

What is the upside of that switch? I hate it but just for personal reasons.

[Splendid Splinter]

What is the upside of that switch? I hate it but just for personal reasons.

 

 

My guess is that the May 15th date would be after most colleges' graduation and then the players can immediately go to camp/OTAs/etc...

[Banedon]

What is the upside of that switch? I hate it but just for personal reasons.

 

They're trying to make the NFL calendar more year round. They'd move free agency up, move the draft back, and stick the combine in between. Also there's a conflict with Radio City Music Hall for next year...Rockettes or something. So this could be a "trial" thing...may only be for next year.

[Tracer Bullet]

What is the upside of that switch? I hate it but just for personal reasons.

 

They're trying to make the NFL calendar more year round. They'd move free agency up, move the draft back, and stick the combine in between. Also there's a conflict with Radio City Music Hall for next year...Rockettes or something. So this could be a "trial" thing...may only be for next year.

 

What the NFL draft needs is long legs and tuxedo tails. You say "conflict" I say "perfect combination"