MoeIsBetter
SPA Co-Commishioner
Mel Kiper and Todd McShay did a first round mock draft on ESPN the other day and finished the 2nd and 3rd round at ESPN.com for ESPN Insiders. Todd McShay did odd number while Mel Kiper did even numbers (Cards draft at 20, 52, and 84). Here are the pick and explanations from Mel Kiper:
My take: Carr is the 3rd QB taken off the board (Manziel to CLE at 4/Bortles to MIN at 8). IMO I'd have rather had Bridgewater if we are going after a QB (Bridgewater went 33 to HOU) but that's just me. Wouldn't necessarily like a QB with this pick but if Carr is BPA then I'm all for it. Seems like a reach.
Guys still on board that I'd have rather had here: UCLA OLB Anthony Barr, Ohio St. OLB/ILB Ryan Shazier, or Wash. St SS Deone Bucannon
My take: LOOOOVE this pick at this spot! Shocked he lasted this long in their draft! If he's sitting on the board when the Cardinals pick at 52, I have a feeling they will run to the podium. The only thing that would have made this pick better for me is if we got a legit SS with the first round pick. Can you imagine adding Bucannon AND Dee Ford to our D? Would be something to watch, that's for sure!
Guys still on board that I'd have rather had here: None. The only guy that comes close for me is Keith McGill because I love his combination of size and speed, but McGill seems more of a gamble that a player like Dee Ford.
My take: Another pick that I absolutely LOVE! Thomas is a playmaker with the ball in his hands. The only thing I disagree with Kiper on is that Ted Ginn was signed (IMO) to take the return duties away from PP/TM. I'd rather have De'Anthony Thomas returning kicks than Ginn though, so Kiper's point still holds weight with me. Having a legit slot WR is a must in today's NFL and if Ginn is going to be that guy, I'd like to find someone else for Special Teams duty. A back-up RB is the perfect guy for that.
Guys still on board that I'd have rather had here: Like round 2, there isn't a player left on the board that I'd have for sure taken over De'Anthony Thomas. The only other guy I'd consider on this list would be Auburn RB Tre Mason, but not for KR duties. This to me is what puts Thomas above Mason so I'd be happy with this pick.
Final Thoughts: If the Cardinals can walk away from the first 3 rounds with a future QB, a legit pass rusher, and a dynamite playmaker on offense then congratulations to BASK and company on an outstanding first 3 rounds! The only complaint I have is passing on a starting SS for a backup QB. The other side of the coin on that is I would feel much more confident with the future of this team if we had a QB we were grooming for the future.
Well, these are my opinions. What are yours?
#6MoreDays
My take: Carr is the 3rd QB taken off the board (Manziel to CLE at 4/Bortles to MIN at 8). IMO I'd have rather had Bridgewater if we are going after a QB (Bridgewater went 33 to HOU) but that's just me. Wouldn't necessarily like a QB with this pick but if Carr is BPA then I'm all for it. Seems like a reach.
Guys still on board that I'd have rather had here: UCLA OLB Anthony Barr, Ohio St. OLB/ILB Ryan Shazier, or Wash. St SS Deone Bucannon
My take: LOOOOVE this pick at this spot! Shocked he lasted this long in their draft! If he's sitting on the board when the Cardinals pick at 52, I have a feeling they will run to the podium. The only thing that would have made this pick better for me is if we got a legit SS with the first round pick. Can you imagine adding Bucannon AND Dee Ford to our D? Would be something to watch, that's for sure!
Guys still on board that I'd have rather had here: None. The only guy that comes close for me is Keith McGill because I love his combination of size and speed, but McGill seems more of a gamble that a player like Dee Ford.
My take: Another pick that I absolutely LOVE! Thomas is a playmaker with the ball in his hands. The only thing I disagree with Kiper on is that Ted Ginn was signed (IMO) to take the return duties away from PP/TM. I'd rather have De'Anthony Thomas returning kicks than Ginn though, so Kiper's point still holds weight with me. Having a legit slot WR is a must in today's NFL and if Ginn is going to be that guy, I'd like to find someone else for Special Teams duty. A back-up RB is the perfect guy for that.
Guys still on board that I'd have rather had here: Like round 2, there isn't a player left on the board that I'd have for sure taken over De'Anthony Thomas. The only other guy I'd consider on this list would be Auburn RB Tre Mason, but not for KR duties. This to me is what puts Thomas above Mason so I'd be happy with this pick.
Final Thoughts: If the Cardinals can walk away from the first 3 rounds with a future QB, a legit pass rusher, and a dynamite playmaker on offense then congratulations to BASK and company on an outstanding first 3 rounds! The only complaint I have is passing on a starting SS for a backup QB. The other side of the coin on that is I would feel much more confident with the future of this team if we had a QB we were grooming for the future.
Well, these are my opinions. What are yours?
#6MoreDays
