2014 NFL Draft Thread

[dew1679666265]

Dew, haven't been reading the whole thread; thoughts on Mettenberger and the rest of the Titans draft?

 

I'm ok with Lewan, though I thought the OT depth was enough that we didn't need to go after him in the first. Really wanted Anthony Barr, but with him and Gilbert gone and no surprises falling to us, I didn't have a problem with Lewan at all. He'll replace Roos after this season at LT.

 

In the second round, if we were going to go RB, my preference was Sankey so I'm pretty happy about that. Going with a different position at 2 and then taking Andre Williams in the fourth would've been better, but I like Sankey a lot.

 

Mettenberger was one of three QBs I wanted the Titans to go after - Aaron Murray and Logan Thomas were the other two. I like Mettenberger the least, but really only because of his off the field and health problems. I think he has a real chance to unseat Locker sometime this season, but all a chance to bust completely. Huge arm, prototypical size and decent enough mobility make him a worthwhile pick and I think he has the potential to keep us from having to take a QB in the first round next year.

 

Overall, I'm pretty happy. A few slight issues here and there with who was taken, but I'll trust the FO and new coaching staff until they prove me differently.

[Pushfrog98]

When was the last time Illinois went without a single draftee?

They "kinda" had one in Jay Prosch...

[Andy]

When was the last time Illinois went without a single draftee?

Don't know, but Texas is about to go pick-less for the first time since 1938.

[NOLA]

Aaron Murray>>Mettenberger>>>>>McCarron.

Mettenberger has the big arm but that's about it. He seems to have the Ryan Mallett issues--big arm but too many boneheaded mistakes. I can see Murray having a nice NFL career. McCarron's ceiling has to be Andy Dalton, which isn't anything special.

[Pushfrog98]

Illinois State now has more players taken than Illinois and Texas combined.

[dew1679666265]

Aaron Murray>>Mettenberger>>>>>McCarron.

Mettenberger has the big arm but that's about it. He seems to have the Ryan Mallett issues. Big arm but too many boneheaded mistakes. I can see Murray having a nice NFL career. McCarron's ceiling has to be Andy Dalton, which isn't anything special.

 

Great size also works in Mettenberger's favor, but I prefer Murray too. Overall, I agree with you. Prefer Logan Thomas to any of them, though.

 

Outside of "he's a winner!" there's not a ton to like about McCarron over the other QBs. Solid arm strength, decent size, good accuracy and ok mobility screams solid backup and maybe average starter - there's no real upside there. Nothing wrong with taking him late, but I'd have gone with any of Murray/Thomas/Mettenberger/Shaw/Fales/Boyd/Savage over him.

 

One thing about Mettenberger is that I'd like to see him without the LSU coaching. They always seem to have highly talented QBs there (Russell and Mettenberger especially) but they always have issues. I wonder if it's coaching, scheme or if those two just wouldn't be good no matter what.

Edited May 10, 2014 by dew

[Guest]

There goes Seantrel Henderson.

[dew1679666265]

There goes Seantrel Henderson.

 

Wondered if he'd get drafted. Worth the risk, I think.

[NOLA]

Wow. ESPN has a reporter and live look-ins at a "gay sports bar" waiting on Sam to be selected. It's cringe worthy.

Wait, he was just selected and of course, they quickly go to a live shot of gay sports fans clapping in said bar. The worst.

[Guest]

Wow. ESPN has a reporter and live look-ins at a "gay sports bar" waiting on Sam to be selected. It's cringe worthy.

Wait, he was just selected and of course, they quickly go to a live shot of gay sports fans clapping in said bar. The worst.

 

Yikes, that's embarrassing. Even for ESPN.

[Formerly Snayke]

The Rams really think a lot of Mizzou.

[DiamondMind]

fun fact: our punter benched more than clowney at the combine

[dew1679666265]

Guys I'd like to see the Titans pursue as UDFA:

 

Jordan Lynch (as a safety)

Rajion Neal

Brandon Coleman

Colt Lyerla

A.C. Leonard

Trey Burton (no clue where he'd play, but too talented to ignore)

Tiny Richardson (really, really like him)

James Stone

Anthony Johnson

Christian Jones

Shayne Skov

Max Bullough

Brock Coyle

Marcus Roberson

Loucheiz Purifoy

Craig Loston

[NOLA]

HAHAHAHA! Trey Wingo, Kiper and the other talking heads were clearly uncomfortable and weren't quite sure what to say when they showed Sam kissing his BF after being selected.

[Guest]

Guys I'd like to see the Titans pursue as UDFA:

 

Jordan Lynch (as a safety)

Rajion Neal

Brandon Coleman

Colt Lyerla

A.C. Leonard

Trey Burton (no clue where he'd play, but too talented to ignore)

Tiny Richardson (really, really like him)

James Stone

Anthony Johnson

Christian Jones

Shayne Skov

Max Bullough

Brock Coyle

Marcus Roberson

Loucheiz Purifoy

Craig Loston

 

Titans signed Gabe Ikard. Max Bullough signed with Houston and Trey Burton signed with Philadelphia.

[Andy]

Lynch signed with the Bears.

[dew1679666265]

Titans signed Gabe Ikard. Max Bullough signed with Houston and Trey Burton signed with Philadelphia.

 

Ikard was intriguing, I'm just not sure there's upside there. Bullough was similar, but a position of real need. I really like Burton, no clue where he'll play though.

[dew1679666265]

Packers got Rajion Neal. He won't start anywhere, but he can be versatile, is a real good kid and I think can be a valuable backup at several positions.

[Guest]

Skov signed with the Raiders.

[Guest]

Kain Colter to Minnesota.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Mizzou signees:

 

James Franklin - DET

Marcus Lucas - CAR

Henry Josey - PHI

Andrew Wilson - MIA

Eric Waters - PIT

[Guest]

Bengals get Isaiah Crowell, former Georgia RB who had major legal issues. Super talented if he gets his head on straight.

 

Oakland gets Texas WR Mike Davis who has a ton of speed.

[Post Count Padder]

Dew, haven't been reading the whole thread; thoughts on Mettenberger and the rest of the Titans draft?

 

I'm ok with Lewan, though I thought the OT depth was enough that we didn't need to go after him in the first. Really wanted Anthony Barr, but with him and Gilbert gone and no surprises falling to us, I didn't have a problem with Lewan at all. He'll replace Roos after this season at LT.

 

In the second round, if we were going to go RB, my preference was Sankey so I'm pretty happy about that. Going with a different position at 2 and then taking Andre Williams in the fourth would've been better, but I like Sankey a lot.

 

Mettenberger was one of three QBs I wanted the Titans to go after - Aaron Murray and Logan Thomas were the other two. I like Mettenberger the least, but really only because of his off the field and health problems. I think he has a real chance to unseat Locker sometime this season, but all a chance to bust completely. Huge arm, prototypical size and decent enough mobility make him a worthwhile pick and I think he has the potential to keep us from having to take a QB in the first round next year.

 

Overall, I'm pretty happy. A few slight issues here and there with who was taken, but I'll trust the FO and new coaching staff until they prove me differently.

Yeah, I wanted Barr in the first. I don't know, the more I think about it, the more I don't really like the Lewan pick. So many other areas of need. He probably won't start this year. I like the Sankey pick. Needed a new RB. Also loved the DaQuan Jones pick, as a Penn Stater myself. He is a great plug on the line.

 

I had Metternberger in mind but I didn't think he would slip that far. It's a great value pick. I'm on the Locker bandwagon still, but this gives Locker a year to prove it and Mettenberger a year to learn the offense and get his s--t together.

[dew1679666265]

Yeah, I wanted Barr in the first. I don't know, the more I think about it, the more I don't really like the Lewan pick. So many other areas of need. He probably won't start this year.

 

The top 10 went really bad for us, I think. I figure Barr and Gilbert were likely both targets and word is that the Titans to ready to pull the trigger on a trade with (I believe) the Browns, but the Browns pulled out at the last second. After that, my guess is they just decided to go BPA and fill a future need (no chance Roos resigns I'll bet).

 

I would have preferred Mosley or Fuller, but given the way the first round went down, I don't have a problem with the Lewan pick.

 

I like the Sankey pick. Needed a new RB. Also loved the DaQuan Jones pick, as a Penn Stater myself. He is a great plug on the line.

 

Taking Jones surprised me a bit, but I like it. Big enough to play the nose when we go 3-4, but athletic enough to play in the 4-3 front as well. I would have preferred Thomas there, but have no problem with Jones.

 

I had Metternberger in mind but I didn't think he would slip that far. It's a great value pick. I'm on the Locker bandwagon still, but this gives Locker a year to prove it and Mettenberger a year to learn the offense and get his s--t together.

 

I've never really been on the Locker bandwagon since he was drafted. Wanted Kaepernick before that draft and just didn't see enough upside in Locker. He seemed too much like a pick to go as far away from Vince as possible - we failed with a super talented headcase, so we drafted a hard working, good character guy who happened to not be extremely talented. That was one problem I had during the Munchak regime - they seemed to avoid any guys with character issues without consideration for their talent.

 

Ultimately I don't think Mettenberger will become a starter, but I like taking the chance. Worst case scenario is we jump at a Mariota/Winston/Hundley type in the first round next year.

[dew1679666265]

Mizzou signees:

 

James Franklin - DET

Marcus Lucas - CAR

Henry Josey - PHI

Andrew Wilson - MIA

Eric Waters - PIT

 

L'Damian Washington to Dallas.