2014 draft thread

[SDGuy73]

Didn't KC extend Smith?

 

[patsfan187]

ha- ha Clinton dix to packers

 

[patsfan187]

bad name too easy to make fun of

 

[patsfan187]

manziel to Cleveland at 22

 

[SDGuy73]

we are on the clock

 

[lasvegasb/tcha$$]

It will disappear

 

[patsfan187]

wonder what crap we will trade for

 

[patsfan187]

if we pick I bet we take a tight end

 

[SDGuy73]

no trade. pick is in

 

[patsfan187]

Dominique Easley DT FLORIDA coming off knee injury

 

[lasvegasb/tcha$$]

Could this pick have waited

 

[SDGuy73]

boo. draft a dude who's had two acl's.

 

[patsfan187]

seeya guys tomorrow

 

[patsfan187]

Dominique Easley Draft Profile ? NFL.com

 

[redseat]

Why in god's name did the Patriots draft IN THE FIRST ROUND a guy coming off two acl surgeries?

 

[Yankee Traveler]

I just don't get it...

 

[redseat]

STRENGTHS Has natural leverage to give blockers fits. Explodes off the snap -- thrusts into gaps and wins with suddenness. Plays on his feet. Quick, active paws -- shoots his hands and locks out. Disruptive penetrating ability. Relentless and energetic. Excellent pursuit effort -- doesn't quit on plays and chases outside the box and downfield. Has played inside and outside. Works hard in the weight room.
WEAKNESSES Lacks ideal length and bulk. Could stand to get functionally stronger. Has short arms and can be neutralized by larger linemen. Cannot be counted on to two-gap. Average production. Can be overaggressive and lose sight of the ball. Durability is a concern -- both knees have required ACL surgery.
DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 3-4


AND YET THE PATRIOTS PICK HIM WITH THEIR FIRST PICK... WTF!

 

[JDM]

Draft projections mean shit, especially when the reason for the stock fall is an injury.


This feels like Ras-I Dowling, though.

 

[cdumler7]

A somewhat surprising pick. I thought they would go Nix as so many compare him to the mammoth you already have on the line that probably isn't going to last too many more years. I had Easley as a mid-2nd round prospect. Without the injuries the pick makes sense but this is definitely a very boom or bust type pick.

 

[redseat]

IMO (and this is why I am not a coach and or scout) you DON'T use a first round pick on a guy like this with injuries