Mock Variance

[Harry]

I had previously suggested there would be even more that usual disagreement among mock drafts. That has been happening including the odd occurrence of drafts with no skilled prospects being chosen in the first 10 picks. When I was doing a mock I deliberately didn’t view other mocks until I released mine. I’ve been fascinated by this year’s versions. RBs are faring even worse than usual. Because of pool depth, several don’t have many (if any) WRs going until the last third of round 1. My hope the Cards might get Johnson for the Edge have been dashed as he’s now in several top 10s. i have no clue at this point where the Cards are thinking, but FA will likely shape their choices.

 

[BritCard]

Scarcity shapes the market. Most classes are overflowing with quality WR and RB while good OL, CB and Edge (and interior pass rushers) are scarce.

There are several QB's going to be over drafted this year because of need.

If Keim felt he really needed WR a trade back with the Jets who have #35 and #38 would get him 2 top class guys worthy of round 1 picks. Or a top class WR and RB.

We might not see a top 10 RB ever again.

 

[kerouac9]

There are several QB's going to be over drafted this year because of need.

Overdrafted compared to what? And what are the teams with dire needs? IMO, the QB situation around the NFL is as solid as it’s been in decades.

When you account for the potential movement of Jimmy G, Rodgers, and Russ, at least a couple more teams are going to feel better about their situation in April than they do right now.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Overdrafted compared to what? And what are the teams with dire needs? IMO, the QB situation around the NFL is as solid as it’s been in decades.

When you account for the potential movement of Jimmy G, Rodgers, and Russ, at least a couple more teams are going to feel better about their situation in April than they do right now.

Once the rookie pay scale came into effect, many analysts thought we would see even more overdrafted QBs than we've actually seen.

Take Christian Ponder for example. Sure he sucked, but he wasn't overdrafted when you consider how important QB is and the scarcity of the labor pool.

 

[DVontel]

Scarcity shapes the market. Most classes are overflowing with quality WR and RB while good OL, CB and Edge (and interior pass rushers) are scarce.

There are several QB's going to be over drafted this year because of need.

If Keim felt he really needed WR a trade back with the Jets who have #35 and #38 would get him 2 top class guys worthy of round 1 picks. Or a top class WR and RB.

We might not see a top 10 RB ever again.

Why would the Jets trade up?

 

[BritCard]

Why would the Jets trade up?

Why wouldn't they? I was simply making the point that WR's are in over supply and there will be round 1 talent in round 2.

 

[DVontel]

Why wouldn't they? I was simply making the point that WR's are in over supply and there will be round 1 talent in round 2.

Dude, lol.

You’re the one that said we could trade back, which would imply the Jets would have a reason to trade up. What exactly would be their reasoning?

 

[football karma]

early take:

if you want a outside WR, especially one with some size (6' or taller), better get one in round 1.

feels like the group of: Drake London, Garret Wilson, Chris Olave, Jameson Williams and Treylon Burks are at one level, and then there is a big gap to the next one.

 

[DVontel]

early take:

if you want a outside WR, especially one with some size (6' or taller), better get one in round 1.

feels like the group of: Drake London, Garret Wilson, Chris Olave, Jameson Williams and Treylon Burks are at one level, and then there is a big gap to the next one.

Pickens is better than Drake London.

 

[BritCard]

Dude, lol.

You’re the one that said we could trade back, which would imply the Jets would have a reason to trade up. What exactly would be their reasoning?

Jesus. I didn't say we could trade back.

I was just using it as an example of how if Keim wants WR in round 1 he would be more wise to trade back as its so deep. I just picked the Jets as a random example to make the point.

 

[BritCard]

Pickens is better than Drake London.

Now this is true.

He's better than Olave too. I'm really not an Olave fan. He looks like a guy that's going to mediocre on all the testing. For me he's another WR that looks good in college that just isn't made for the NFL.

 

[SoonerLou]

Now this is true.

He's better than Olave too. I'm really not an Olave fan. He looks like a guy that's going to mediocre on all the testing. For me he's another WR that looks good in college that just isn't made for the NFL.

I was higher on Olave last year, but I still think he's going to be a solid 2.

 

[BritCard]

early take:

if you want a outside WR, especially one with some size (6' or taller), better get one in round 1.

feels like the group of: Drake London, Garret Wilson, Chris Olave, Jameson Williams and Treylon Burks are at one level, and then there is a big gap to the next one.

I really think there's massive value in George Pickens and Justyn Ross. I prefer both to London.

(I think London goes much lower than mock drafts have him.)

 

[BritCard]

I was higher on Olave last year, but I still think he's going to be a solid 2.

I keep seeing him mocked to us at #23 and pray not. I'm not even convinced he's an outside receiver in the NFL.

I think he's a late 2nd.

 

[Stout]

I don't know the prospects, so I'm nowhere near thinking about who I want us to draft. What I do know is that we need offensive weapons, or help on the OL. Not a RB, let it be noted, but we should be going offense.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I don't know the prospects, so I'm nowhere near thinking about who I want us to draft. What I do know is that we need offensive weapons, or help on the OL. Not a RB, let it be noted, but we should be going offense.

I don't want any skill positions on offense in R1 or 2. I want an offensive lineman or two. I'd also take 1 lineman and one DL/CB.

 

[SoonerLou]

I will say it seemed like Mike Evans was stronger in college. I remember a few thought he might be a TE.

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This looks more like really bad tackling.

 

[BritCard]

I will say it seemed like Mike Evans was stronger in college. I remember a few thought he might be a TE.

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This looks more like really bad tackling.

Who's comparing him to Mike Evans? He's nothing like. Not only in playing style / ability but Evans had about 20lbs on London.

London reminds me more of Hakeem Butler than Evans.

 

[SoonerLou]

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[DVontel]

Olave is Robert Woods but with more fluidity.

 

[GoldGloveschmidt]

Olave is Robert Woods but with more fluidity.

Jarvis Landry IMO

#2 guy, would be fine across from Hopkins but I'd rather draft a guy projects as a #1 to take over as Hopkins ages out.

 

[DVontel]

Jarvis Landry IMO

#2 guy, would be fine across from Hopkins but I'd rather draft a guy projects as a #1 to take over as Hopkins ages out.

Jarvis didn’t have the speed, route running, suddenness, or anywhere close to the fluidity that Olave has, lol.

 

[GoldGloveschmidt]

Jarvis didn’t have the speed, route running, suddenness, or anywhere close to the fluidity that Olave has, lol.

Very much disagree with all of that.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Olave is Robert Woods but with more fluidity.

I was thinking amari cooper, but I think woods is better comp.

 

[football karma]

Olave is Robert Woods but with more fluidity.

high end comp is Stefon Diggs. same size, uber smooth route runner, similar play style