2014 Mock Draft Discussion Thread

[cdumler7]

I'm sure since we had a pick run over time if you need a bit more time nobody is going to care too much as you can't be faulted with only having like 15 minutes to make your pick.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Greatly appreciated Jak should be on here shortly to make it. Can the mods post the updated times on the pick list again? This way everyone is prepared...thanks.

 

[Jakology]

Feel like I got another rock for what has been the worst, and most dysfunctional O line in the NFL. JuWaun James will come right in and start day 1 at RT. James completely shut down Clowney when they played, not allowing a single sack. So this guy has the talent. So if my picks pan out, we'll have 3 elite O linemen, and our situation will be fixed!

 

[FlyerFinFan]

I think the Fins will be hiring a new oline coach so at least he'll have something to work with!

 

[cdumler7]

Nice pick...nothing flashy but the guy is a great run blocker and should really help improve that OL. Looks like the Dolphins are getting a very young OL to help protect that franchise quarterback for years. I've always though that other than a franchise quarterback the next big thing on offense is having a very good OL. You can have a mediocre back and mediocre receivers and still do well if you have an OL that can give your quarterback time.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

I also believe that the Fins will sign a FA OT or OG....or both!

 

[Jakology]

Nice pick...nothing flashy but the guy is a great run blocker and should really help improve that OL. Looks like the Dolphins are getting a very young OL to help protect that franchise quarterback for years. I've always though that other than a franchise quarterback the next big thing on offense is having a very good OL. You can have a mediocre back and mediocre receivers and still do well if you have an OL that can give your quarterback time.

We have mediocre backs right now. Our receiving core is actually above average when healthy though. Hartline, Wallace, and Gibson together healthy is a very good trio who will give defenses problems. Though I would like a bigger physical WR for the redzone. I think maybe we'll bring in a TE for that though. But I don't want a mediocre back. I really wanted Hyde, but of course he got taken.

Tannehill attempted 588 passes and was sacked 66 times I don't want my QB to have to carry the team like that. I want a balanced offense. No QB should have to attempt that many passes in my opinion. I want to bring in a RB who can take the pressure off of him, and build an O line that can actually protect him. Until this happens, the Dolphins' struggles will continue.

 

[Smart]

The Bears are trading away their second round pick (51st overall/50th if he gets it in quick enough)... for Denver's 2nd and 3rd rounders (63 and 95). Can one of the mods post this in the trade thread?

Denver is on the clock

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

I'm updating the board now.

Ravens have to make up their pick.

 

[cdumler7]

We have mediocre backs right now. Our receiving core is actually above average when healthy though. Hartline, Wallace, and Gibson together healthy is a very good trio who will give defenses problems. Though I would like a bigger physical WR for the redzone. I think maybe we'll bring in a TE for that though. But I don't want a mediocre back. I really wanted Hyde, but of course he got taken.

Tannehill attempted 588 passes and was sacked 66 times I don't want my QB to have to carry the team like that. I want a balanced offense. No QB should have to attempt that many passes in my opinion. I want to bring in a RB who can take the pressure off of him, and build an O line that can actually protect him. Until this happens, the Dolphins' struggles will continue.

I can understand that. I will say there are quite a few good Free Agent Running Backs this year with Moreno, MJD, Donald Brown, and a few others. All of these guys have potential to go for a thousand yards and 10 touchdowns in any given season.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

The Bears are trading away their second round pick (51st overall/50th if he gets it in quick enough)... for Denver's 2nd and 3rd rounders (63 and 95). Can one of the mods post this in the trade thread?

Denver is on the clock

Need you both to send me the trade before it's approved. Send to both me and Nosferatu.

Baltimore has been skipped, 51st pick has till 7:00 to make theirs.

 

[Jakology]

I can understand that. I will say there are quite a few good Free Agent Running Backs this year with Moreno, MJD, Donald Brown, and a few others. All of these guys have potential to go for a thousand yards and 10 touchdowns in any given season.

I wouldn't touch MJD. The injury issues, and his mileage from all those years carrying the Jags offense. I would want him if it wasn't for the injuries though. Gore has shown us that a big back can take the punishment for a long time.

 

[cdumler7]

Need you both to send me the trade before it's approved. Send to both me and Nosferatu.

Baltimore has been skipped, 51st pick has till 7:00 to make theirs.

Just sent it to both of you.

 

[cdumler7]

I wouldn't touch MJD. The injury issues, and his mileage from all those years carrying the Jags offense. I would want him if it wasn't for the injuries though. Gore has shown us that a big back can take the punishment for a long time.

Yeah MJD of all those backs would be my last choice. I wouldn't mind him on the Broncos as he wouldn't be asked to be the primary guy with Ball in front of him. I think he would be fine for say 150 carries a season and still be able to contribute. IF you are looking for a primary back though I would go with one of the other two.

 

[Smart]

Well, you can skip a team, but when that happens, they can make a pick whenever they want. It's not like the pick is forfeited.

I forwarded it. If CDumler wants to pick whoever he is targeting with certainty, he should hurry up. It would suck to trade and then have Baltimore sneak in and fuck everything up.

Edit: Seems like it is now official. He should be able to make the pick right now.

 

[Clayton]

Im shocked people didnt go with the Ravens fan recommendation of Travis Swanson


edit: got the player wrong

 

[DK7000]

A Ravens fan chimed in earlier with who they should take. Why not after this pick, go off what that poster said?

 

[cdumler7]

So Mods am I officially approved with the trade?

 

[DK7000]

That's a pretty good trade, nothing outrageous about it. I think you could make the pick.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

So Mods am I officially approved with the trade?

Trade is approved and posted. Feel free to pick.