Mel Kiper on the Love Pick

[az jam]

I feel this deserves a separate post.

Mel Kiper:
We started hearing some buzz that Arizona might go this way earlier this week. And I know, I'm not supposed to like a running back in the top five. This isn't a running back. Love is so much more than that -- he's a true all-purpose offensive playmaker who is going to change this offense. He was No. 2 on my board behind Mendoza.

The Cardinals didn't really have an identity on that side of the ball; that unit was pretty bland. But coach Mike LaFleur is going to line up Love in the backfield and let him break home runs with his 4.36 speed. He's going to get Love in the slot and also out wide as a dynamic pass catcher. No pun intended, but I love this fit, even with James Conner and Tyler Allgeier in that RB room. This 20-year-old is going to energize the fan base.

 

[GimmedaBall]

Looks like Mel was reading the many posts here that made the same observations on what Love brings to the table. Wonder if he read it here first? LOL

 

[kerouac9]

Is this the same Mel Kiper who stood by Shadeur Sanders for five rounds?

 

[HerefortheCards]

Is this the same Mel Kiper who stood by Shadeur Sanders for five rounds?

If it makes you feel any better he has a ton of followers.

 

[kerouac9]

If it makes you feel any better he has a ton of followers.

Lots of ways to identify and disqualify content merchants

 

[HerefortheCards]

Lots of ways to identify and disqualify content merchants

I know, I was just set up and had to take it. Lol

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

If it makes you feel any better he has a ton of followers.

i have 91K followers on twitter and i love love

 

[maroon]

Someone wanted Love, if Mike L was on that list, that is all I need to know, you give your new offensive minded coach the groceries to make the dinner. That way they have no excuses if it doesn't work, every new coach is actually in this same seat. I hope we found one that will stay a long time finally.

 

[SECTION 11]

It’s not what I would have done. But at least it’s cracked some of the bias against taking running backs high, which has always been a bad take IMO.

 

[Cardiac]

Is this the same Mel Kiper who stood by Shadeur Sanders for five rounds?

You are a serious sniper.

 

[kerouac9]

Someone wanted Love, if Mike L was on that list, that is all I need to know, you give your new offensive minded coach the groceries to make the dinner. That way they have no excuses if it doesn't work, every new coach is actually in this same seat. I hope we found one that will stay a long time finally.

But you don’t know do you?

 

[Adrian]

Is this the same Mel Kiper who stood by Shadeur Sanders for five rounds?

And Matt Barkley

 

[kerouac9]

And Matt Barkley

And Jimmy Clausen

Mel was a fantastic advocate for and promoter of the NFL draft. They should put him in the hall of fame as a contributor. But he is a content creator not a talent evaluator.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

And Jimmy Clausen

Mel was a fantastic advocate for and promoter of the NFL draft. They should put him in the hall of fame as a contributor. But he is a content creator not a talent evaluator.

I think the draft is partially so popular today because of guys like him and all the hype for the players

 

[kerouac9]

I think the draft is partially so popular today because of guys like him and all the hype for the players

I’d argue it’s almost entirely on him. Mayock, Daniel Jeremiah, and Dane Brugler all stand on his shoulders.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

I’d argue it’s almost entirely on him. Mayock, Daniel Jeremiah, and Dane Brugler all stand on his shoulders.

He's the main for sure

 

[Harry]

Beck wouldn’t help Love as Kiper just alleged.

 

[slanidrac16]

You got to admit, we at least have a reason to tune in come September.

And a whole bunch of crap to argue about.

 

[oaken1]

And Jimmy Clausen

Mel was a fantastic advocate for and promoter of the NFL draft. They should put him in the hall of fame as a contributor. But he is a content creator not a talent evaluator.

You gotta have a history wearing a jock strap to get into the hall

 

[kerouac9]

You gotta have a history wearing a jock strap to get into the hall

Factually incorrect.
George Young and Steve Sabol are in the hall my man.

 

[oaken1]

Factually incorrect.
George Young and Steve Sabol are in the hall my man.

dude...you totally missed that one.
Im embarrassed for you man...its a classic too.

you dont remember, " who the hell is Mel Kyper JR"...?