tOfficial "2014 NFL Draft" Thread

[tabascojet]

1. Texans

2. Rams (via Redskins)

3. Jaguars

4. Browns

5. Raiders

6. Falcons

7. Buccaneers

8. Vikings

9. Bills

10. Lions

11. Titans

12. Giants

13. Rams

14. Bears

15. Steelers

16. Cowboys/Ravens (coin flip)

17. Cowboys/Ravens (coin flip)

18. Jets

19. Dolphins

20. Cardinals

 

[tabascojet]

a lot of quarterbacks needed in those top 5 picks? what's your predictions?

 

[Nasty_Magician]

There you go Cowboys, get another medicore first round pick, that'll change your fortune.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Bridgewater will be the top overall pick, Johnny Football will be a top 15 pick, mark my words.

Hoping the Rams can grab two of Clowney/Clinton-Dix/Matthews with our 2 picks.

For my Falcons, hopefully Clowney can fall to us at 6, if not i'll take Lewan for our OL.

 

[tabascojet]

NFL Mock Draft 2014: Projections for 10 worst teams after Week 17 | Audibles - SI.com

 

[NinerSickness]

If Houston takes Bridgewater over Clowney they will regret it as much as Carr over Peppers.

 

[Clayton]

If Houston takes Bridgewater over Clowney they will regret it as much as Carr over Peppers.

No one ever likes the top QB prospects...

 

[NinerSickness]

No one ever likes the top QB prospects...

That's not true. Literally everyone liked Andrew Luck. And Eli Manning as pretty much unanimously regarded as a future franchise guy. Carson Palmer was liked by most as well (he was actually pretty good before that nasty injury).

It's rare to have a QB almost everyone likes though. Guys like Sam Bradford, David Carr & Cam Newton weren't as liked. Stafford was close.

Bridgewater isn't one of those can't-miss guys IMO. I liken him to maybe EJ Manuel or Sam Bradford in terms of value.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

a lot of quarterbacks needed in those top 5 picks? what's your predictions?

My 1-10 Mock

1. HOU - Bridgewater, QB...Keenum didn't show enough.
2. STL (frm WAS) - Matthews, OT...must get better QB protection
3. JAX - Carr, QB...Clowney would be nice, but they've got to fix the QB spot
4. CLE - Bortles, QB...they would love to wait until the 26th pick but MIN needs a QB too
5. OAK - Barr, OLB...they need a pash rush and this guy might be the best in the class
6. ATL - Clowney, DE...Osi is good, but he's not young and he's not a enough...good fit
7. TB - Mack, OLB...stout DTs need some edge help
8. MIN - Murphy, DE...Allen is still good, but aging...look for Cutler or Cousins in MIN
9. BUF - Lewan, OT...future blind side protector
10. DET - Moseley, ILB...can play outside in a 4-3, can cover.

 

[HammerDown]

As always, would love to see the best-available DE or DT go to the Titans at #11 after we addressed OL last year.

 

[Clayton]

That's not true. Literally everyone liked Andrew Luck. And Eli Manning as pretty much unanimously regarded as a future franchise guy. Carson Palmer was liked by most as well (he was actually pretty good before that nasty injury).

It's rare to have a QB almost everyone likes though. Guys like Sam Bradford, David Carr & Cam Newton weren't as liked. Stafford was close.

Bridgewater isn't one of those can't-miss guys IMO. I liken him to maybe EJ Manuel or Sam Bradford in terms of value.

Ill agree with the first 2 paragraphs but he is completely different than Bradford. What in particular do you not like about Bridgewater?

 

[Davis_Mike]

1. Texans -Bridgewater

2. Unknown team -Clowny

3. Jaguars -Carr

4. Browns -Bortles

5. Raiders -Barr

6. Falcons -Matthews

7. Buccaneers -Khalil Mack, DE/OLB, Buffalo or CJ Mosley, OLB, Alabama

8. Vikings -Manziel

9. Bills -Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson

10. Lions - Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State

 

[NinerSickness]

Ill agree with the first 2 paragraphs but he is completely different than Bradford. What in particular do you not like about Bridgewater?

Oh there's nothing really I "don't like" about Bridgewater. I just don't see him as one of those rare, no-brainer QB prospects you take over absolutely anyone else. Those types don't come along very often. And that's the only type of guy I'm taking over prospects like Clowney, Julius Peppers, Calvin Johnson, or Suh. I'm talking about the kinds of non-QB prospects everyone saw coming.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I predict the Rams will trade down like they did when the Redskins got RGIII. Fisher will get a ton for the 2nd pick just like he did from the Redskins. Especially if Houston takes Clowney at 1. That means some team desparate for a QB will want to move up.

 

[Clayton]

Oh there's nothing really I "don't like" about Bridgewater. I just don't see him as one of those rare, no-brainer QB prospects you take over absolutely anyone else. Those types don't come along very often. And that's the only type of guy I'm taking over prospects like Clowney, Julius Peppers, Calvin Johnson, or Suh. I'm talking about the kinds of non-QB prospects everyone saw coming.

Yeah but the difference between a Matt Ryan and a Matt Shaub is much more important to a team than adding a Julius Peppers or a Suh. Positional value matters. No brainer QB prospects dont come along very often but lets look at the playoff teams right now.

Cam Newton? Picked apart but still picked #1.
Aaron Rodgers? Picked apart and fell way too far.
Alex Smith? Near can't miss guy who was overrated but still in the playoffs.
Andrew Luck. Can't miss guy.
Andy Dalton. Carried into the playoffs and will likely be replaced in the next couple of years
Philip Rivers. Was the #2 QB and was obviously seen as a distant #2.
Peyton Manning. Was seen as a near can't miss guy but lots of teams liked Leaf more.
Tom Brady. Most underrated prospect ever.
Russell Wilson. Height picked apart and fell
Drew Brees. Height picked apart and fell
Nick Foles. Seen as a developmental guy and apparently was underrated
Kaepernick. Seen as a developmental guy and apparently was underrated

So 1 can't miss guy (Luck) and 2 near can't miss guys (Peyton and Alex Smith) and 9 guys that proved people wrong to a certain degree. Dalton is probably the only guy that you'd call shaky.

You need a QB in this league.

Anyways...mock time, no trades

1. Texans - Bridgewater QB
2. Rams (via Redskins) - Matthews OT
3. Jaguars - Clowney DE
4. Browns - Manziel QB
5. Raiders - Bortles QB
6. Falcons - Barr DE/OLB
7. Buccaneers - Hundley QB
8. Vikings - Mack DE/OLB
9. Bills - Watkins WR
10. Lions - Lee WR
11. Titans - Robinson OT
12. Giants - Ebron TE
13. Rams - ClintonDix S
14. Bears - Dennard CB
15. Steelers - Hageman DL
16. Cowboys - Gilbert CB
17. Ravens - Evans WR
18. Jets - Robinson WR
19. Dolphins - Erving OT
20. Cardinals - Beasley OLB

 

[trojanfight]

hope raiders can land manziel seems like hes the next big playmaker at qb..not sold on the UCF kid..too much game is running ball he wont do that in nfl. not sure bridgewater isn't the next jamarcus Russell.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

New regimes mean new QBs, so that's why I feel Houston will go Bridgewater. It also fills a bit position of need and revitalizes the fanbase. Bridgewater is also worth a top 10 pick, so it's not reaching. He's also got a fairly established offense and defense coming into Houston. That team is better than 2-14....

For the Rams, a lot of mocks have them trading down considering Clowney would be right there, but the prospect they have to be targeting given the NFC Wests pass rushing is OT and Mathews is the best prospect in the last decade. I think the Rams just snag Mathews here and don't risk it because if Mathews falls to Atlanta or Oakland, I could see a surprise pickup there.

 

[gandydancer]

I predict the Rams will trade down like they did when the Redskins got RGIII. Fisher will get a ton for the 2nd pick just like he did from the Redskins. Especially if Houston takes Clowney at 1. That means some team desparate for a QB will want to move up.

Rams double dip off of the Redskins pick.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

My 1-10 Mock

1. HOU - Bridgewater, QB...Keenum didn't show enough.
2. STL (frm WAS) - Matthews, OT...must get better QB protection
3. JAX - Carr, QB...Clowney would be nice, but they've got to fix the QB spot
4. CLE - Bortles, QB...they would love to wait until the 26th pick but MIN needs a QB too
5. OAK - Barr, OLB...they need a pash rush and this guy might be the best in the class
6. ATL - Clowney, DE...Osi is good, but he's not young and he's not a enough...good fit
7. TB - Mack, OLB...stout DTs need some edge help
8. MIN - Murphy, DE...Allen is still good, but aging...look for Cutler or Cousins in MIN
9. BUF - Lewan, OT...future blind side protector
10. DET - Moseley, ILB...can play outside in a 4-3, can cover.

I like this top 10

 

[HammerDown]

'Bout time to get this thread warmed up.