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Washington need to replace Kendall Fuller, but they should've done it in the draft. When there's a year of uncertainty in a draft, the simplest option is to just replace talent you just lost. It's why several mock drafts have Miami drafting Vita Vea to replace Suh. I'd say while Alex Smith is the QB for the next 1-2 seasons Washington should address all areas of the team other than QB, RB, & WR. I include special teams because they brought back that dud kicker of theirs Hopkins. Then when Smith retires they draft a QB, who can join a team with a solid o-line and a good defense to keep him off the field.
It would amaze me if Washington didn't have a long term plan here. There's simply no other reason to bring in a slightly above average QB who's reaching the end, and ditching a better QB along with a promising young cornerback. Who even runs NFL organisations? Maybe there's a job in football for me?!?!
Miami have little chance to land a good QB. Teams will trade with Buffalo over Miami (12 & 22 > 11), and since there's nearly a 100% chance Buffalo will trade up, the only way Miami get a QB is if NY Giants get involved, or if Cleveland take Darnold & trade their #4 pick.
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After today, Cleveland would be foolish to select anyone other than Sam Darnold with the first overall pick. Dude was incredible at his Pro Day, throwing 60-70 yards passes and dropping them in on a dime. Oh, and he did it all in extremely heavy rain. Dude is a beast. Get Darnold #1, and then get Barkley at #4 if he is still around. If he isn't, trade back to accumulate even more picks.
Exactly what I thought Warrior13, I'm convinced Barkley will still be there at #4 for them. It's not every year four potentially elite quarterbacks enter the draft and its also not every year the N.Y. Giants have the #2 pick, the more I think of it the more I'm convinced the Giants will take a quarterback with the #2 pick of the draft in preparation for when Manning retires which won't be long as he's in the twilight of his career. It also allows the Giants quarterback of the future to learn from a two time Super Bowl winner.
There was a terrifying article I read about the best fits for some big name free agents.
This random, worst case scenario has actually been predicted in that article!!! If this happens I'm gonna curl up into a ball and cry, and Warrior you can join me if you'd like.
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I don't want to worry you Matt but I've heard those rumours as well. Personally I don't think Miami or any NFL team for that matter will touch Colin Kaepernick, the guy is looked upon as a pariah and no team wants the publicity that would come with him.
I think the Dolphins are going to try and get Baker Mayfield by trading up but unfortunately I think they will be unsuccessful in which case they will be forced to stick with Tannenhill for another year and look to get a quarterback in the next draft.
It's strange, that's now 2 mock drafts where Allen falls to #12, and it's not even that unrealistic. Cleveland, NY Giants, & NY Jets each get one of Darnold, Rosen, or Mayfield, and Denver pass on a QB. I think teams like Arizona and Washington should consider trading up, possibly with Tampa Bay or Chicago.
Then, we've got to consider the other scenario that Buffalo trade up. I'd think Indy would want Chubb, so they're off the cards. They could trade with Denver but I doubt Miami will take a QB, so there's little point. If they trade up, like Warrior said, it would have to be with NY Giants for pick 2. They just traded Pierre-Paul to Tampa Bay, so trading down won't be a bad thing if they want to rebuild. Assuming this trade happens, & Cleveland, Buffalo, & NY Jets all take QBs, it will leave Allen or Mayfield to later teams like Miami, Washington, & Arizona.
I really think Washington should trade up now. Even if Denver pull a surprise and draft a QB, they'll just get to choose a better player anyways. If Washington are smart here they could be on their way back up to SB relevance in 3-4 seasons.
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Miami won't sign Kapernick. They say he did or said something a while back that most citizens of the city took to great offense. If anything, we'll just bring back Cutler or draft Mayfield. ;_;
I highly doubt the Giants will draft a QB at #2, Dennis. I get the feeling they are meeting with all of the QB Prospects in hopes of Buffalo calling them up and giving them loads of picks for the #2 slot. It sounds like Darnold (most likely) or Allen (less likely) will be the first pick. If this happens, the Giants, from the sound of things, will either be drafting Barkley or trading with Buffalo. Clearly, if the Browns go with Darnold at #1, Buffalo will go into ultimate desperation and will give the Giants whatever they want in order to move up. Yesterday, I heard one analyst say that Buffalo might have to offer #12, #22, #53, #56, #65, #93 AND THEIR FIRST ROUND PICK IN NEXT YEARS DRAFT if this happens. C.R.A.Z.Y. And, of course, the Giants would have to accept such a trade, or anything relatively close.
If Buffalo trades up and Darnold is already off the board, it sounds like they want Allen. Actually, I've heard that both the Bills and Jets want Allen, since they've assumed for quite some time that Darnold was going to go #1.
This has to be one of the best Drafts, simply from a pure drama standpoint, in quite a long time. XD
To add even more insult to injury, Miami have signed the 34-yard old Frank Gore, while letting Damien Williams go to Kansas City. How stupid can you be? Yes Gore was once an amazing player, but he is washed up, just like most of our FA picks for the last few years. He will play one season and that's it. What the heck is this even? Miami have a 0% chance to win the Superbowl, and below 5% chance to make playoffs. We need to start a mini rebuild, and bring in YOUNG players.
That type of trade is crazy and stupid, but as you say NY Giants would LOVE it. If Buffalo actually do this, and whoever they pick is a bust or has a career-ending injury, they will plummet to the depths of the AFC East for years, even with the ineptness of Miami continuing. I think AJ McCarron can easily be an NFL starter. He proved he can play when he took over near the end of the 2015/16 season, going 2-2 (the losses were SB Champs Denver 17-20 in OT, & 16-18 Pittsburgh in playoffs) and posting a healthy TD:INT ratio. It's a small sample size yes, but he's had plenty of time to get used to the NFL system so it's not like he's being rushed in. Buffalo should just stick with their #12 and hope for the outside chance a QB falls to them. If not, they still have McCarron. And if they want to make sure Miami don't pick one, they just do a straight swap plus something like a 4th rounder to Miami.
And lol I've heard the Jets want Mayfield. I think it's fair to say about 10 teams want any and all of the star QBs. I still feel there's another big draft pick trade coming up. Don't be surprised if Arizona trade with Denver to get to #5. Arizona have Bradford, who WILL get injured, and their backup, who WILL play, is...MIKE GLENNON. That's got to be one of the worst QB situations I've ever seen.
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I like the Gore pickup, primarily because it's the cheapest contract one can sign. lol
That's what happened to Washington - no offense Dennis - after the RGIII trade. They were just lucky to have drafted Cousins to keep them sort of relevant.
I agree, the Bills should definitely give McCarron a shot. If it doesn't pan out with him, at least you have (hopefully) six new starters with #12, #22, #53, #56, #65, and #93. However, we all know how stupid teams get when they are desperate. lol
Mayfield to the Jets is just smokescreen, unless, of course, if Darnold and Allen go #1 and #2 (assuming Bills made a trade with NYG). Even then, however, I would have to imagine they go with Rosen over Mayfield, simply because he is more NFL Ready than Mayfield is (and probably will ever be). Rosen might have a bit of an edge and attitude, but when he first started at UCLA as a Freshman, he was actually getting Peyton Manning esque comparisons.
If like you say Mayfield isn't NFL ready, it doesn't matter. NY Jets have Bridgewater & McCown to compete for the starting job for the first half of next season. If the Jets draft Rosen, it makes signing Bridgwater make no sense. McCown pulled a Keenum over there and played probably the best season of his career, and was probably a top 20 QB. Rosen is the safer option, but Mayfield could be anything.
I just had a look at draft notes (strengths, weaknesses etc) for QBs Darnold-Rudolph, and they're all pretty similar I find in terms of pros vs cons. Rudolph was slightly below the other though. One thing I'll note is that Mayfield, Jackson, & Rudolph had all improved recently, and were improving year by year. Josh Allen was not one of these, and his accuracy issues look like a big red flag if they can't be fixed. Darnold has the most upside I'd say, but he too had some serious red flags like his INT total and the way he releases the ball. Rosen looked one of the best, but he tends to go for too much and can sometimes refuse an easy throw. Mayfield was good too, but his size is a big concern, as well as his poor footwork.
It'll be easier for everyone including myself if I just post it here too:
Darnold: (7.0) Strengths - Has desired NFL size. Trusts his pocket and keeps eyes down the field. Looks off safeties. Takes what defense is offering and won't overcomplicate it. Scans full field and eyes don't get bogged down on a single target. Gets through progressions like a pro. Throws with desired anticipation and timing. Isolates deep ball opportunities pre-snap. There isn't a throw he fears. Impressive feel for spatial relationship between target and defender. Trusts his arm and placement. Naturally accurate with tight spirals. Has arm talent to uncork it quickly. Rifles it to hitches and swing passes giving them time to operate. Has velocity, timing and accuracy to own the deep out. Tough in and out of the pocket. Feels edge pressure and climbs away from sharks circling the rush arc. Shakes off sack attempts and throws with accuracy and pace when on the move. Completion percentage unaffected by blitz. Sudden processor when faced with free-running blitzers. Can pump and re-calibrate. Tough runner who can move the sticks with his legs. Doesn't get shaken by in-game mistakes. Shows quality leadership and poise. Weaknesses - Elongated release is impossible to miss. Ball drops to his waist with forearm pointed towards the ground, pre-delivery. Windup gives defenders early clue to break on the throw. Muscle memory may not allow for release correction. Turnover total is alarming. Finished 2017 with 13 interceptions and nine lost fumbles. Has 20 interceptions over last 20 games. Decision-making and field vision were inconsistent this year. Has a tendency to rush throws once internal clock winds down. Too much mustard on some short throws. Muscles too many throws rather than driving with lower half. Too willing to throw from uneven platform. Intermediate accuracy fell from 2016. Can throw with better placement and lead his targets. Deep ball touch needs work. Took sacks when incompletions were available. Rarely slides in the open field which has to change. Summary - At the end of the day, Darnold has NFL size, arm strength, accuracy, pocket mobility, poise and field reading capability. His windup is an eyesore for sure, but he has the velocity to mitigate the additional release time. While Darnold has the mental toughness and talent to start tomorrow, early sideline seasoning could help him better process coverages in an attempt to eliminate future interceptions. Darnold has the tools to thrive in any system and doesn't have to have perfect protection to succeed. His floor is solid starter, but he has the ceiling to be one of the top tier quarterbacks in the game as he gains more experience.
Rosen: (6.19) Strengths - Tennis prodigy with impeccable footwork and delivery balance. Plays with excellent coordination between eyes and feet. Gets head around quickly on play-fakes. Has experience under center. Anchors in pocket and doesn't creep around needlessly. Trusts his protection and doesn't take eyes of targets when pressure mounts from the edge. Climbs pocket when appropriate. Willing to stand and deliver in face of pressure. Completed 63 percent of his passes when blitzed in 2017. Accuracy totals negatively impacted by 31 receiver drops this year. Holds his water in pocket. Mechanics are terrific. Rarely over-strides and throws with consistently bent front knee. Throwing motion and follow-through are effortless. Extremely confident and intelligent. Throws receivers open. Might be best back shoulder thrower in the game. Shows ability to speed up operation time for move to next level. Very good usage of shoulder fakes and hitches to move defenders or buy additional time for receivers to uncover. Touch passer who can throw feathers when needed. Weaknesses - Durability is a concern. Carries slight build and has had injury issues dating back to high school. Carries ball low in pocket with slight upward pre-throw hitch. Too casual in pocket set-up. Decision making and post-snap reads are inconsistent. Refuses easy throws at times. Arm talent and strength are below average. May need to make greater effort to drive field and seam throws. Poor career deep ball completion rate. Excess air under ball allows challenges. Lacks gun to challenge safeties with rip throws over the top. Needs better anticipation. Poor mobility. Struggles to elude early pressure. Completed just 42.4 percent of his throws when forced to move. Too much hero ball. Extends plays and takes unnecessary chances rather than throwing it away. Scouts question his passion for football and whether he will be a willing student. Summary - Josh Rosen's footwork and mechanics make him as pretty a quarterback as you will find in this year's draft. The biggest concern with Rosen is that his on-field success requires many elements to stay on schedule. He lacks plus arm strength, so identifying coverage (pre- and post-snap) and throwing with anticipation takes on added importance. Rosen has the pocket poise, accuracy and intelligence to become a good NFL starter, but he needs to be willing to take what defenses give him more frequently. Rosen will need to quell concerns surrounding leadership and coachability early on in order to establish a strong first impression and get his career off on the right foot.
Mayfield: (6.03) Strengths - Tough and competitive. Plays with fiery demeanor and massive chip on his shoulder. Teammates rally around him on and off field. In complete command of his offense and has improved with each season. Light on his feet with quick setup in pocket. Has good pre-snap plan. Eyeballs and eliminates safeties to isolate man coverage on his receiver. Quick processor from read to read. Responds suddenly to what is there. Pitch and catch accurate if you allow it. Underrated arm talent. Expedite from off-platform with tight release and zip. Drives with lower body for added velocity. Accurate on all three levels. Completed 53 percent of his throws of 21-plus yards over last two years. Drops touch throws over top of linebackers trailing in coverage. Has improv talent. Uses mobility to buy time to make plays. Effective when he breaks contain and will probe for explosive play. Completed 67 percent when on the move. Rises to the occasion. Posted elite production and efficiency as passer in the red-zone. Weaknesses - Falls short of size marks for traditional early-round quarterback. Short with drop-down release makes him more susceptible to batted passes. Benefited from spread scheme that created huge passing windows to throw to. Will see increased importance on post-snap reads. Needs to improve full-field scanning. Can be thrown off rhythm by delayed blitz packages and disguised coverages. Footwork is erratic. Creeps up in pocket towards pressure. Ball placement wanes when he tries to gun it. Deep balls hang on him. Can't afford any delay in deep release to beat safety over the top. Needs to eliminate his back foot throws. Desire to make plays will lead to unnecessary sacks. Has to prove he can reign in and control on-field edge and cockiness. Summary - Spread quarterbacks have had limited success as have small quarterbacks. Mayfield falls into both categories and has to prove he can transcend those perceived deficiencies on the next level. Having complete command of the Oklahoma offense isn't an automatic precursor for NFL success, but Mayfield's ability to process, extend plays and throw with accuracy give him a good shot. He'll be somewhat scheme-dependent so whoever takes him will need to be willing to build their offense around his strengths.
Allen: (6.01) Strengths - Prototype frame for pocket passer. Sturdy base allows him to shake off sacks and extend plays. Rare arm strength and overall arm talent. Has variety of release points if needed. Can uncork suddenly when it breaks open. Able to thread the needle with a rocket launcher. Makes throws that no other quarterback in college can make. Excellent thrower of deep outs. Able to outpace safeties to deep sideline throws. Aggressive pump-fakes open double moves. Turns into competent traffic director when scrambling. Can roll right and fling it down the field with impressive velocity and placement. Asked to read the entire field. No throw is too challenging. Has arm strength and mobility to create explosive plays when play goes off-schedule. Ability to challenge safeties over the top could help running games. Attacks intermediate windows with pretty good precision when allowed to sit down in the pocket. Has experience under center and operating in play-action passing attack. Willing to pull it and move the chains with his legs. Has experience in poor weather. Weaknesses - Never had completion rate higher than 56 percent in either season as a starter. Accuracy diminishes greatly when he's forced to move his feet. May have too much hero in his blood. Tries to overcome obstacles with arm talent and makes poor decisions because of it. Takes too many chances with low percentage throws. Needs to play smarter and place higher value on the ball. Fastball pitcher whose touch could use improvement short. Will baby the deep throws at times. Field-reading is spotty. Needs to be more patient in allowing combo routes to develop. Would benefit by trading some velocity for better timing. Anticipatory throws don't seem to come naturally. Pre-snap game plan appears unfocused. Breaks from pocket without cause throwing off his timing with receivers. Doesn't keep feet "throw-ready" when sliding in pocket. Frequently defaults to off-platform throws when there is time to set feet and deliver. Summary - Likely be the biggest boom-or-bust quarterback prospect in the draft. Allen's size and arm talent are prototypical for early first-round picks, but it's rare to find a quarterback with such a low college completion rate become a successful pro. Allen's receivers struggled to separate, but there were plenty of times where his lack of anticipation and post-snap plan did him in. Allen can make some truly special throws, but his ability to improve the mental part of his game will determine whether he's a good NFL starter or just another big, strong-armed guy.
Jackson: (5.95) Strengths - Elite playmaker with rare ability to hit home runs with his arm or legs. Has experience under center. Arm is lively and can spin it. Delivery devoid of wasted motion. Ball comes out with flick of the wrist reminiscent of Michael Vick. Can drive it with velocity. Pocket poise and pre-snap plan has improved each year. Has improved ability to hold safeties and linebackers with his eyes. Feathery deep ball touch off play fakes. Requirement of full-time spy lightens coverage numbers. Willing to take sack over making haphazard throw. Maestro of improv who is Second City worthy. Scrambling forces cornerbacks to choose between receiver and potential run support. Destroys pursuit angles when he runs. Has open field instincts and elusiveness of elite running back. Understands when his speed can eliminate a tackler and moves attention to the next level of danger. Red-zone juggernaut. Tallied 10 rushing touchdowns of over 40 yards in three seasons. Weaknesses - Carries spindly legs and a thin base. Slightly built for punishing hits he takes from pocket and as a runner. Must learn to slide. Lackadaisical in setup. Throws with excessively narrow base and stiff front side. Flips it rather than throws it. Makes targets work too hard. Sails throws that can end up in hands of a safety. At times, hesitates to challenge safeties in the seam. Low release point leads to tipped passes. Typically gets through reads 1 and 2 before halting progressions. Pocket awareness has room for improvement. Move accuracy on rollouts and scrambles is poor. Highly inaccurate with throws on the move throughout the 2017 season. Underthrown deep balls allow cornerbacks to play the ball. Lacks touch over the heads of middle linebackers into intermediate pockets. Turnover total still too high. Summary - Evaluating Jackson against the NFL standards for the position will cause him to come up short. However, he has rare speed and athleticism and can single-handedly win games. Jackson's accuracy is clearly spotty and teams must decide the level of accuracy they are willing to live with relative to his ability to create explosive plays. Jackson may need to operate in an offense ready to integrate RPOs (run/pass options) along with heavy play-action. Like Deshaun Watson in 2017, Jackson has the ability to counter mental mistakes and turnovers with a high number of explosive, touchdown-making plays. He has star potential, but his success will rest heavily upon his ability to stay healthy.
Rudolph: (5.66) Strengths - Great size and stands tall in the pocket giving him his true height as a passer. Does a good job of letting routes develop and wide receivers clear traffic. Slides in pocket for clean launch points and is rarely a static target for rushers. Keeps eyes trained downfield when sliding around pocket. Got rid of the ball quicker and cut his sacks this year. Willing to throw in front of safeties and attack over top of linebackers in intermediate portion of field. Has steadily improved each season and showed full command of the offense this year. Saw 10 percent of his dropbacks turn into 25-plus yard completions. Puts air under his deep throws and gives receivers a chance to make plays. Reads safeties and moves to his progressions accordingly. Ran zone reads around endzone and finished with 17 rushing touchdowns during career. Willing to drop his head and go get what he needs. Weaknesses - Over-strides at times. Rarely drives lower body through the throw causing ball to sail and float. May not generate enough velocity to beat ball-hawking corners who strangle passing windows. Field-side outs will be a challenge. Needs throws to stay on schedule. Needs to throw with better timing and placement on comeback and outs. Defaults to off-platform throws when he has time to step and deliver. Ball placement and decision making can run askew when forced to scramble from pocket. Ball will come out wobbly at times. Inexperienced as rollout passer. Benefitted from ball-winning targets downfield. Wasn't asked to get through many progressions in the offense. Has had ball security issues as a starter. Summary - Pocket quarterback with good size who has shown consistent improvement as a passer. Rudolph is more of a downfield, play-action passer than a quarterback who can win with precision and arm strength. He's a capable field reader who has the ability to operate with timing which will be important since his arm can be dull at times. Rudolph could be an early backup with the potential of becoming an average to below average starter in the league.
After reading on Allen, I think it's best for Denver to pass on him. He is much more of a risk than I thought. If Buffalo trade up, it cannot be for Allen. That would be a big mistake.
I'm not saying Mayfield isn't ready for the NFL, he just doesn't compare to Rosen at this moment. He probably will never compare to Rosen either, as both have basically reached their ceilings in my eyes. And since Rosen is clearly better at this point, he will probably always be better than Mayfield (not taking anything away from Baker). Thus, I think Rosen will be the pick at #3 (since I believe the Bills will trade up to #2).
Is that your personal Mock on where the QBs will fall, or some analysts? No offense, but it is way off. lol
Clearly, Darnold is #1. If the Browns do anything else, they will prove they are still the Browns of old. All the REAL Reports say the Bills and Jets love Allen, as, mentioning this once before, they both believe Darnold is off limits because EVERYONE feels Darnold is going to Cleveland. With that said, the Bills have two options: 1) Trade away their stockpile of picks to nab Allen before the Jets can OR 2) Settle with trading with the Broncos and getting the 3rd Best QB. If they honestly think Allen is worth it, then they should just trade with the Giants and move forward without looking back on all the picks they will lose in the process. I would rather see a team go for it and fail in just this one draft (since I think they would only trade picks from this draft) than regret it like the Browns have done the past so many drafts.
How is my mock draft "way off"? I've changed Rudolph now that we've grabbed a 'quality' backup, but the rest aren't bad. You agree with where I put Darnold, you agree with the possibility of the Denver trade option for the 3rd best QB (Mayfield), & you agree that Rosen is better than Mayfield (Rosen 3, Mayfield 5). After reading on all the QBs my order is definitely Darnold, Rosen, Mayfield, Allen, & Jackson, as I stated in the mock draft.
Allen has the potential to be higher, but it's a risk. He may just become a guy with a big arm but no accuracy. His completion % has never been higher than 56!!! That's terrible. They say he goes for too much at times, which probably affects the completion rate. Still, if you're below 60% in college it's not the best of signs. They do say that "it's rare to find a quarterback with such a low college completion rate become a successful pro". Buffalo may want to draft Allen at #2, but I'm saying imo it's a big mistake to give up so many picks for a boom or bust prospect. Allen is not the 2nd best QB in the draft.
And if you thought it couldn't get any worse for Miami, you're wrong. At least it's not Kaepernick, but we've brought in the wonderful Brock Osweiler to be our backup QB!!! Maybe we can unload him to Arizona when Bradford gets injured? I doubt it though; he'll probably become our franchise QB now...
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Allen is clearly the #2 QB after his pro day today. Even if he has been inaccurate-something you can actually improve upon with diligence-he was literally slinging the ball 80-90 yards downfield today. Darnold #1, Allen #2, Rosen #3, Mayfield #4.
If he turns out, he has the potential to be the 2nd best. But he may not. Even you pointed out his shocking accuracy. Are Buffalo's amazing squad of WRs going to help him out either? To give up potentially about 7 draft picks for a boom or bust QB, is too big a risk.
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Why have Miami picked up Frank Gore, the guy?s finished. It?s going to be like when Emmit Smith went to the Cardinals at the end of his career. There)s no doubt Gore was a great runner but he?s now just a shadow of his formrer self. I don?t like that signing by Miami at all. I wonder if Miami are planning to move up the draft and Gore?s role is to provide veteran leadership In the backfield while the young quarterback learns the ropes in the NFL.
Defiately the best draft anticipation I can remember. NFL historians will be looking back on this one in years to come as the draft that put Cleveland on the NFL map. If they don?t screw this up and they also draft well next year I think we?re looking at a Super Bowl contender in 2020.
Matt: That's the NFL for you. Like I said, you and I are in agreement about McCarron.
Dennis: We needed a backup Running Back. Gore might be old, but he came for cheap and still had like 900+ yards last year for a Colts team that hasn't had an O-Line since Peyton. XD
If Buffalo give up their 7 draft picks (including 2019's 1st rounder) they will have no opportunity to build a team around McCarron if Allen is a bust. I didn't realise either that McCarron was a pick 164. By all means Buffalo can go ahead and try it, but while there's big upside if they do things right, the cost if it goes wrong is just too big. If they give away a few less picks, it's not too bad. But that's practically Buffalo's ENTIRE 2018 draft they may give away, plus a 2019 1st rounder!
Imagine if Cousins wasn't drafted by Washington. That team would've finished 2-14 to 5-11 for several years and had no success whatsoever. In a division like the AFC East where Buffalo will start the season 0-2, and with NY Jets planning to draft a less risky QB, the cost would be huge. I just can't understand why Buffalo, and you, think Allen is the 2nd best QB.
Never had a completion percentage above 56%. Nuff said.
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I see Washington have just signed Pernell McPhee, the Chicago Bears linebacker. I'm quite happy with that signing, that guy is great against the run. I think the Redskins must be thinking that the Giants will be taking Barkley and with Elliot already with the Cowboys their defense needs a dominant run stopper.
Still not convinced Miami signing Frank Gore was a good move. This years draft has some great running back potential that can be picked up in the middle rounds. The Dolphins may if they are lucky get one decent year out of Gore and then they'll have to look to find someone else. History says that a running back as old as Gore with the amount of yards he has run for will perform nowhere near the level they did in their prime, they loose a couple of steps and get injured easily and are just shadows of their former selves, Franco Harris and Emmitt Smith come straight to mind. Miami should have taken a chance drafting a rookie they could develop.
The Rams have signed Ndamukong Suh, all of a sudden their defense looks decent and they could go deep into the playoffs next year if their squad stays healthy.
I'm with you on the Gore signing. I do see Warrior's point though. He'll probably go well with us, but this is his last year. There is no long term gain here. We shipped off Damien Williams, a solid backup who'll get a few runs every now and then, in exchange for a guy who will be gone in the 2019 season. It's another stupid move by Miami. It could be an Adrian Peterson type performance too. Peterson had I think two 100+ yard games, but the rest were very mediocre to plain awful.
Don't worry Dennis, Washington will throw away a good player to counteract that good signing. Once a dumb organisation, always a dumb organisation.
The level of play of LA Rams will all depend on how Jared Goff goes. If Gurley has quiet games, Goff usually struggles. Lets say Gurley gets injured. How would be perform? He had a huge step up last season, but he needs to back it up again. Look at what happened to Dak Prescott when Elliot got suspended.
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I keep reading things about a Johnny Manziel comeback, and several sources linking him to New England. It's doubtful he can become the player he was supposed to be, but he's potentially a free test project a team could pick up instead of Lamar Jackson.
And lol, the NFL is strongly considering removing kickoffs from the game. There goes onside kicks too! It's a contact sport, there's always a risk for injury.
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