2017-18 CFB SEASON / '18 NFL DRAFT

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #241 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:23 pm

He's definitely a top 5 pick:

Orlando Brown - T - Sooners

ESPN's Mel Kiper believes Oklahoma redshirt junior T Orlando Brown "could be a top-five pick."

The 6-foot-8, 345-pound left tackle turned in a superb performance against Ohio State on Saturday. "Brown is nimble for a big man, getting to the second level with ease," Kiper wrote. "He has great feet and can slide easily outside to pick up blitzing linebackers. Don't worry about Brown having to move to the right side in the NFL -- I think he's a left tackle all the way." Brown could end up as the top tackle taken in the 2018 draft.
Source: ESPN

Sep 15 - 4:00 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #242 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:24 pm

Mason Rudolph - QB - Cowboys

An NFL scout told Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline that Oklahoma State senior QB Mason Rudolph "has the tools" but his "accuracy and timing need a lot of work."

"He also felt Rudolph takes too much time making decisions in the pocket and all too often is slow reacting -- something you can get away with on Saturdays, but not Sundays," Pauline relayed. Rudolph (6'5/230) is a polarizing prospect who some see as an early-round pick and some don't see as a top-five quarterback prospect at all (like Pauline himself). Through two games, Rudolph has completed 45-of-62 passes for 638 yards and an 8/0 TD/INT. Up next, a road showdown with Pitt.
Source: Draft Analyst

Sep 15 - 2:10 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #243 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:26 pm

Nick Fitzgerald - QB - Bulldogs

NFL Media's Daniel Jeremiah is impressed with Mississippi State redshirt sophomore QB Nick Fitzgerald's "size, athleticism and arm strength."

These three traits were cited by NFL Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline in calling Fitzgerald a Rd. 1 sleeper. But both analysts concede Fitzgerald has work to do. "I would like to see him improve his touch and accuracy on underneath and intermediate throws," Jeremiah wrote. "I'm interested to see how he performs both this Saturday [against LSU] and the rest of the fall."
Source: NFL.com

Sep 15 - 1:46 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #244 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:29 pm

Darius Phillips - DB - Broncos

USA Today's Luke Easterling doesn't think it's inconceivable that Western Michigan redshirt senior CB Darius Phillips could be picked in Rd. 1 in April.

Phillips (5'10/190) has begun the new season on a heater. In two games, he already has two kick return touchdowns, a fumble return touchdown (he also forced the fumble), two interceptions and three passes defensed. "Phillips has the combination of athleticism, instincts and technique that will make him a valuable asset at the next level," Easterling wrote. "His ability to make splash plays in the return game is a bonus, but one that will allow him to make an instant impact in the NFL while he establishes himself as a defender." Easterling likens Phillips' impact to that of former US CB Adoree’ Jackson, who went No. 18 to the Titans in the spring. "[i]f Phillips keeps making this kind of impact whenever he’s on the field, it wouldn’t be shocking to see him crash the top 32 picks come next April," Easterling wrote.
Source: Draft Wire

Sep 15 - 4:44 PM

NinerSickness · Post #245 » by **NinerSickness** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:23 am

Bingo_AlphaMan wrote:Mason Rudolph - QB - Cowboys

An NFL scout told Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline that Oklahoma State senior QB Mason Rudolph "has the tools" but his "accuracy and timing need a lot of work."

Translation:

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NinerSickness · Post #246 » by **NinerSickness** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 8:19 am

Bingo_AlphaMan wrote:
NinerSickness wrote:
NinerSickness wrote:Believe it or not, Clemson DT Christian Wilkins is near the top of my wish list next offseason if the team can't get a QB. He's the kind of thick, athletic, heavy-handed DT the team needs IMO. And no, I don't have a problem taking a D-lineman in the first 4 years in a row.

Just for the record. Want. Badly. Will be a HOF-caliber player IMO.

If we address defense anywhere in the first it better be for Derwin James.

Wilkins will be 10 times more valuable than Derwin James. He's going to be a game-changer.

Post #247 » by **CalamityX12** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 3:06 pm

Bingo_AlphaMan wrote:He's definitely a top 5 pick:

Orlando Brown - T - Sooners

ESPN's Mel Kiper believes Oklahoma redshirt junior T Orlando Brown "could be a top-five pick."

The 6-foot-8, 345-pound left tackle turned in a superb performance against Ohio State on Saturday. "Brown is nimble for a big man, getting to the second level with ease," Kiper wrote. "He has great feet and can slide easily outside to pick up blitzing linebackers. Don't worry about Brown having to move to the right side in the NFL -- I think he's a left tackle all the way." Brown could end up as the top tackle taken in the 2018 draft.
Source: ESPN

Sep 15 - 4:00 PM

If no QB, I'll be down for the LT replacement...

Post #248 » by **CalamityX12** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:10 pm

Memphis WR Miller... showing me something something....

I like

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #249 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:24 pm

Josh Rosen threw a pick six, and came back the very next drive and sliced the defense for an impressive drive - a go ahead TD drive to put the Bruins up by 4. That's the type of mentality I want to see from a franchise QB. Peyton Manning had that same "forget about it, don't let it phase you mental toughness". Chosen Rosen is the real deal.

Dodub · Post #250 » by **Dodub** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:51 pm

How come every game that I watch UCLA (regardless of opponent) they look completely outmatched from a talent standpoint? Their opponents just seem so much faster than them.

Dodub · Post #251 » by **Dodub** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 8:01 pm

UCLA's offensive line is flat out terrible. They looked this bad against A&M too

I_am_1z · Post #252 » by **I_am_1z** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 11:48 pm

Pozz,

Any info on Troy's secondary?

I_am_1z · Post #253 » by **I_am_1z** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:45 am

Where are you Josh Allen fans? He's 3-17 for 13 passing yards. Can we agree to stop hyping up QBs just because they're high on a popular site's draft board? Don't be sheep.

Dodub · Post #254 » by **Dodub** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:03 am

I_am_1z wrote:Where are you Josh Allen fans? He's 3-17 for 13 passing yards. Can we agree to stop hyping up QBs just because they're high on a popular site's draft board? Don't be sheep.

Did I miss something? I haven't seen anyone hyping Allen up.

The vast majority are either on team Darnold or team Rosen. Most people are on both teams which is just fine.

Dodub · Post #255 » by **Dodub** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:04 am

The more I watch Darnold the more he grows on me. I still prefer Rosen by a large margin but I wouldn't be sad if we got Darnold as a consolation prize. I think they'll both be great.

Dodub · Post #256 » by **Dodub** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:10 am

What a pick 6 by Texas! That's USC receiver should be ashamed after that one! Jeez

I_am_1z · Post #257 » by **I_am_1z** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:53 am

Dodub wrote:
I_am_1z wrote:Where are you Josh Allen fans? He's 3-17 for 13 passing yards. Can we agree to stop hyping up QBs just because they're high on a popular site's draft board? Don't be sheep.

Did I miss something? I haven't seen anyone hyping Allen up.

The vast majority are either on team Darnold or team Rosen. Most people are on both teams which is just fine.

During the offseason there were plenty of posts that Josh Allen is the assumed #2 QB prospect (Only behind Darnold). Now, of course you're not going to see anyone hyping him up because the truth is finally revealing itself. It happens far too often that people just jock on consensus analyst opinion.

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #258 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 4:10 am

Josh Allen - QB - Cowboys

Wyoming redshirt junior QB Josh Allen completed 9-of-24 passes for 64 yards and an interception in Saturday's 49-13 loss to Oregon.

With 16 NFL squads sending scouts to Laramie for Saturday's contest, Allen could have used a big performance. Instead he struggled to the extreme. The 6-foot-5, 233-pounder did rush for 25 yards and a score, but that was about the extent of his positive output against the Ducks. In his two games against Power 5 teams this season (Iowa, Oregon), Allen has completed just 32-of-64 passes for 238 yards with an 0/3 TD/INT ratio. He has done nothing to help his draft stock this season and is going to need to start putting things together if he wants to remain in the conversation to be the first quarterback drafted in the spring. He'll try for better times against Hawaii next Saturday.

Sep 16 - 10:56 PM

Dodub · Post #259 » by **Dodub** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 4:13 am

I_am_1z wrote:
Dodub wrote:
I_am_1z wrote:Where are you Josh Allen fans? He's 3-17 for 13 passing yards. Can we agree to stop hyping up QBs just because they're high on a popular site's draft board? Don't be sheep.

Did I miss something? I haven't seen anyone hyping Allen up.

The vast majority are either on team Darnold or team Rosen. Most people are on both teams which is just fine.

During the offseason there were plenty of posts that Josh Allen is the assumed #2 QB prospect (Only behind Darnold). Now, of course you're not going to see anyone hyping him up because the truth is finally revealing itself. It happens far too often that people just jock on consensus analyst opinion.

Who exactly was saying that? I can't remember any of the regulars liking him more than Darnold or Rosen. Maybe some randoms liked him

Dodub · Post #260 » by **Dodub** » Sun Sep 17, 2017 4:16 am

Bingo_AlphaMan wrote:Josh Allen - QB - Cowboys

Wyoming redshirt junior QB Josh Allen completed 9-of-24 passes for 64 yards and an interception in Saturday's 49-13 loss to Oregon.

With 16 NFL squads sending scouts to Laramie for Saturday's contest, Allen could have used a big performance. Instead he struggled to the extreme. The 6-foot-5, 233-pounder did rush for 25 yards and a score, but that was about the extent of his positive output against the Ducks. In his two games against Power 5 teams this season (Iowa, Oregon), Allen has completed just 32-of-64 passes for 238 yards with an 0/3 TD/INT ratio. He has done nothing to help his draft stock this season and is going to need to start putting things together if he wants to remain in the conversation to be the first quarterback drafted in the spring. He'll try for better times against Hawaii next Saturday.

Sep 16 - 10:56 PM

At this rate, he's got to be a 3rd rounder at best. The dude has talent but he's an extreme project. He would definitely benefit from staying all of the years that he can