Too mind boggling yet except to line up a few prospect for rounds one and two. After that it's a guess since Pace will often gamble on players with higher grades who've fallen to the 4th and 5th round.
1) New HC and Staff 2) Roster evaluation and re-signing of our own UFAs 3) All Star Games and Combine 4) Free Agent Signings 5) Then the draft.
Too mind boggling yet except to line up a few prospect for rounds one and two. After that it's a guess since Pace will often gamble on players with higher grades who've fallen to the 4th and 5th round.
1) New HC and Staff 2) Roster evaluation and re-signing of our own UFAs 3) All Star Games and Combine 4) Free Agent Signings 5) Then the draft.
I never get it right with my mock drafts (the Bears always pick different guys than I do). But I like researching the players because even if we don't draft them, when I see them on other teams, I know a bit about them. I just do this for fun... and understand I don't know squat about these guys. It's fun to dream though :-)
With Glennon moving on (I think we can all assume that) do the beloved draft a QB late as a prospect and run Sanchez as the 2nd...or...sign someone off the scrap heap of backups as a backup to Mitch with Sanchez still running as 3rd?
Might be interesting to run a mock with a 5 or 6th round QB and see how it falls out.
I was purposefully not trying to get high grades based on what the simulator wanted me to do. I was thinking of what Pace might try and do based on what he's done in the past. He wants athletic freaks early, Floyd/White/Trubs/Goldman/Bullard/Shaheen etc and wants football players w/limited physical ability later.
Your Picks: Round 1 Pick 8: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson (B+)
Ferrell has superb speed with athleticism and the ability bend around the corner. He is very fast off the snap to get upfield and put quick pressure on the quarterback. Ferrell is more disruptive than his stat line indicates. On the season, he has 58 tackles with 16 tackles for a loss, 8.5 sacks, one pass batted and two forced fumbles.
Chark caught only 35 passes this season -- less than three a game -- but still was able to pick up 811 yards on a ridiculous 23.2 yards-per-catch. With a 6-foot-3, 198-pound frame and top-end speed, he's currently projected to be an early day-two selection, but in a weak draft class, he could sneak into round one, especially if he plays well at the Senior Bowl
Again, screams Pace, low production #'s, but is an athletic freak who's #'s were hidden b/c of other issues.
Round 3 Pick 15 (ARI): Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado (A) There is some media buzz about Oliver being a first-rounder, but his play doesn't warrant that high of a grade. Oliver has size, length, and movement skills, but he hasn't played up to his skill set yet. Read more: walterfootball.com/draft2018CB.php#ixzz53hHt93vJ
Another guy w/all the physical traits, but needs to put it together; btw, don't shoot the messenger, this is what Pace does i'm just speculating what he COULD/likely do, not what he will.
Round 4 Pick 5: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, OLB, Oklahoma (A) In 2017, Okoronkwo has eight sacks with 71 tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss, two passes batted and three forced fumbles. He has been a leading defender for the Sooners and has received a lot of media hype.
In speaking with a director of college scouting, they say they think that Okoronkwo is fast and explosive to rush the passer, but is tight. He gets covered by length and mass on the edge with offensive tackles, and that will be a bigger issue in the NFL. They think that Okoronkwo could be a hybrid inside and outside linebacker for the NFL
I know people will see OLB, but I think he might be better suited as a 3-4 ILB. Freeman is likey gone and really I like Jones more as a backup OLB more then ilb, but this guy gets TFL/turns the ball over and can defend the passer. Nick K moves to start alongside Danny T and yhou now have a primary backup in both areas. Jones and Oko are both also capable of playing backup at both positions in a pinch.
Round 4 Pick 15: Isaiah Wynn, OG, Georgia (A) Wynn has impressed scouts this season as an excellent run blocker for the Bulldogs. He blocks with aggression and has a temperament that is hard to find in college blockers. In pass protection, Wynn has been very dependable as well.
Because he is shorter and doesn't have ideal length, some sources think that Wynn could move to guard or center in the NFL.
Round 5 Pick 8: B.J. Hill, DT, North Carolina State (B+) Hill is a tough run defender at the point of attack who is tough to move and reliable to fill his gap. The senior has 56 tackles with 5.5 for a loss, three sacks and three passes batted this season.
Round 6 Pick 7: Heath Harding, CB, Miami (OH) (A) really next to nothing about this guy, other then he is going to the east/west shriner game. And plays bigger then his size and loves to hit people and a ballhawk.
Round 7 Pick 6: Bryce Bobo, WR, Colorado (A) Just another dip in the WR pool, 6'2 200lb lbs and apparently was the primary guy for Colorado.
I was purposefully not trying to get high grades based on what the simulator wanted me to do. I was thinking of what Pace might try and do based on what he's done in the past. He wants athletic freaks early, Floyd/White/Trubs/Goldman/Bullard/Shaheen etc and wants football players w/limited physical ability later.
Your Picks: Round 1 Pick 8: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson (B+)
Ferrell has superb speed with athleticism and the ability bend around the corner. He is very fast off the snap to get upfield and put quick pressure on the quarterback. Ferrell is more disruptive than his stat line indicates. On the season, he has 58 tackles with 16 tackles for a loss, 8.5 sacks, one pass batted and two forced fumbles.
Chark caught only 35 passes this season -- less than three a game -- but still was able to pick up 811 yards on a ridiculous 23.2 yards-per-catch. With a 6-foot-3, 198-pound frame and top-end speed, he's currently projected to be an early day-two selection, but in a weak draft class, he could sneak into round one, especially if he plays well at the Senior Bowl
Again, screams Pace, low production #'s, but is an athletic freak who's #'s were hidden b/c of other issues.
Round 3 Pick 15 (ARI): Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado (A) There is some media buzz about Oliver being a first-rounder, but his play doesn't warrant that high of a grade. Oliver has size, length, and movement skills, but he hasn't played up to his skill set yet. Read more: walterfootball.com/draft2018CB.php#ixzz53hHt93vJ
Another guy w/all the physical traits, but needs to put it together; btw, don't shoot the messenger, this is what Pace does i'm just speculating what he COULD/likely do, not what he will.
Round 4 Pick 5: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, OLB, Oklahoma (A) In 2017, Okoronkwo has eight sacks with 71 tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss, two passes batted and three forced fumbles. He has been a leading defender for the Sooners and has received a lot of media hype.
In speaking with a director of college scouting, they say they think that Okoronkwo is fast and explosive to rush the passer, but is tight. He gets covered by length and mass on the edge with offensive tackles, and that will be a bigger issue in the NFL. They think that Okoronkwo could be a hybrid inside and outside linebacker for the NFL
I know people will see OLB, but I think he might be better suited as a 3-4 ILB. Freeman is likey gone and really I like Jones more as a backup OLB more then ilb, but this guy gets TFL/turns the ball over and can defend the passer. Nick K moves to start alongside Danny T and yhou now have a primary backup in both areas. Jones and Oko are both also capable of playing backup at both positions in a pinch.
Round 4 Pick 15: Isaiah Wynn, OG, Georgia (A) Wynn has impressed scouts this season as an excellent run blocker for the Bulldogs. He blocks with aggression and has a temperament that is hard to find in college blockers. In pass protection, Wynn has been very dependable as well.
Because he is shorter and doesn't have ideal length, some sources think that Wynn could move to guard or center in the NFL.
Round 5 Pick 8: B.J. Hill, DT, North Carolina State (B+) Hill is a tough run defender at the point of attack who is tough to move and reliable to fill his gap. The senior has 56 tackles with 5.5 for a loss, three sacks and three passes batted this season.
Round 6 Pick 7: Heath Harding, CB, Miami (OH) (A) really next to nothing about this guy, other then he is going to the east/west shriner game. And plays bigger then his size and loves to hit people and a ballhawk.
Round 7 Pick 6: Bryce Bobo, WR, Colorado (A) Just another dip in the WR pool, 6'2 200lb lbs and apparently was the primary guy for Colorado.
^^^ Killer draft
Thats the kind of draft, coupled with a solid FA, that puts us in contention for the playoffs next season.
I was purposefully not trying to get high grades based on what the simulator wanted me to do. I was thinking of what Pace might try and do based on what he's done in the past. He wants athletic freaks early, Floyd/White/Trubs/Goldman/Bullard/Shaheen etc and wants football players w/limited physical ability later.
Your Picks: Round 1 Pick 8: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson (B+)
Ferrell has superb speed with athleticism and the ability bend around the corner. He is very fast off the snap to get upfield and put quick pressure on the quarterback. Ferrell is more disruptive than his stat line indicates. On the season, he has 58 tackles with 16 tackles for a loss, 8.5 sacks, one pass batted and two forced fumbles.
Chark caught only 35 passes this season -- less than three a game -- but still was able to pick up 811 yards on a ridiculous 23.2 yards-per-catch. With a 6-foot-3, 198-pound frame and top-end speed, he's currently projected to be an early day-two selection, but in a weak draft class, he could sneak into round one, especially if he plays well at the Senior Bowl
Again, screams Pace, low production #'s, but is an athletic freak who's #'s were hidden b/c of other issues.
Round 3 Pick 15 (ARI): Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado (A) There is some media buzz about Oliver being a first-rounder, but his play doesn't warrant that high of a grade. Oliver has size, length, and movement skills, but he hasn't played up to his skill set yet. Read more: walterfootball.com/draft2018CB.php#ixzz53hHt93vJ
Another guy w/all the physical traits, but needs to put it together; btw, don't shoot the messenger, this is what Pace does i'm just speculating what he COULD/likely do, not what he will.
Round 4 Pick 5: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, OLB, Oklahoma (A) In 2017, Okoronkwo has eight sacks with 71 tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss, two passes batted and three forced fumbles. He has been a leading defender for the Sooners and has received a lot of media hype.
In speaking with a director of college scouting, they say they think that Okoronkwo is fast and explosive to rush the passer, but is tight. He gets covered by length and mass on the edge with offensive tackles, and that will be a bigger issue in the NFL. They think that Okoronkwo could be a hybrid inside and outside linebacker for the NFL
I know people will see OLB, but I think he might be better suited as a 3-4 ILB. Freeman is likey gone and really I like Jones more as a backup OLB more then ilb, but this guy gets TFL/turns the ball over and can defend the passer. Nick K moves to start alongside Danny T and yhou now have a primary backup in both areas. Jones and Oko are both also capable of playing backup at both positions in a pinch.
Round 4 Pick 15: Isaiah Wynn, OG, Georgia (A) Wynn has impressed scouts this season as an excellent run blocker for the Bulldogs. He blocks with aggression and has a temperament that is hard to find in college blockers. In pass protection, Wynn has been very dependable as well.
Because he is shorter and doesn't have ideal length, some sources think that Wynn could move to guard or center in the NFL.
Round 5 Pick 8: B.J. Hill, DT, North Carolina State (B+) Hill is a tough run defender at the point of attack who is tough to move and reliable to fill his gap. The senior has 56 tackles with 5.5 for a loss, three sacks and three passes batted this season.
Round 6 Pick 7: Heath Harding, CB, Miami (OH) (A) really next to nothing about this guy, other then he is going to the east/west shriner game. And plays bigger then his size and loves to hit people and a ballhawk.
Round 7 Pick 6: Bryce Bobo, WR, Colorado (A) Just another dip in the WR pool, 6'2 200lb lbs and apparently was the primary guy for Colorado.
^^^ Killer draft
Thats the kind of draft, coupled with a solid FA, that puts us in contention for the playoffs next season.
With Pace Colin just feels the obvious choice, even if he's not the best choice, same w/Sutton the WR, or Key at OLB, or Mike McGlinchey at OT(but w/Leno just gettin an extension I have a hard time believing they'll go there). Just expect another athletic freak w/the first pick.
I messed around and got this. I really haven't gotten into studying guys too much yet so some of these are just guys I know and think will be good:
8: R1P8 S MINKAH FITZPATRICK ALABAMA
39: R2P7 WR CHRISTIAN KIRK TEXAS A&M
107: R4P5 CB JAIRE ALEXANDER LOUISVILLE
117: R4P15 WR DANTE PETTIS WASHINGTON
147: R5P8 G SKYLER PHILLIPS IDAHO STATE
185: R6P7 EDGE ANDREW TRUMBETTI NOTRE DAME
225: R7P6 EDGE KEMOKO TURAY RUTGERS
A question about edge rushers, and I hope I ask this correctly. Are they any bettor or worse than other positions to draft in those later rounds? I know that any position is probably more of a risk if drafted in the last rounds. That's understandable. But are edge rushers pretty much the norm risk wise, or bettor or worse? Just a crazy thing I've wondered about.