Let's talk some NFL draft
Posted by VIV
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Le’Veon Bell says he saw Adam Gase do coke in his coach’s office while head coach of Jets
Posted by OB25
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Tampa Bay invited Dylan Rosiek to rookie mini camp*
Posted by Poldark "After Austin Peay, we deserved one of these"
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Josh Kreutz with the rookie camp invite for the Bears
Posted by AintHatin
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wonder if they offered him more than olin.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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MC, an article on John Lynch and his penchant for taking unsuccessful reaches.
Posted by Carl Spackler This seems a bit unfair to John Lynch, doesn't Shanahan have big time input in their draft process?
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not sure how accurate this is, but the panthers trade seems like it ended up being
Posted by Ari Gold
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Be the GM day 3 picks
Posted by VIV
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Maybe a b- ish draft for the Bears? Nice drop for Thieneman at a position of need.
Posted by gvibes
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Probably about right. But I still just come away frustrated with some of the process.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I haven’t followed the Bears that closely but one problem with the trade down advice…
Posted by DT
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Pretty major front office flaw!
Posted by Carl Spackler
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To 2, it's not even just a quality issue. We are paying a starting edge $1M this year
Posted by gvibes
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Yeah and the threshold for level of play to get good value is low!
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Like I know people didn’t like Keldrick Faulk, but I bet that dude gets $20MM AAV+ in FA.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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They’ve signed a few interesting UDFA linemen too. Day 2 was wonky but overall it seems good.*
Posted by Toonces
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In retrospect I think it was perfectly fine
Posted by bjl63
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espn gave them a b. a lot of it depends upon the center.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Comes down to jones I think. If he is the guy that Ben needs to make the offense hum…*
Posted by CoronaTheirAss
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Picks by conference
Posted by biclops
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Hank Beatty signing with the Titans. Good luck Hank!*
Posted by OrangeSox
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being reported that Luke signed with the Lions*
Posted by ECEIllinois
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bears end up with most athletic class
Posted by Ari Gold
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Bears sign QB Miller Moss. He was teammaes with Caleb at USC
Posted by DanSaint
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RUMOR: Green Bay signs Josh Gesky.*
Posted by Poldark "After Austin Peay, we deserved one of these"
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San Francisco signs James Thompson Jr. as UDFA*
Posted by Poldark "After Austin Peay, we deserved one of these"
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$280,000 guaranteed *
Posted by Poldark "After Austin Peay, we deserved one of these"
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I can’t believe Altmyer went undrafted*
Posted by illini21
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I can’t believe Kalikmanis got drafted*
Posted by Poldark "After Austin Peay, we deserved one of these"
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I can't believe it's not butter!
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Miles Scott*
Posted by OWWDig
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That's awesome*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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DBU*
Posted by OWWDig
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I thought Gesky would be the last Lovie recruit to get drafted but it was Miles*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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19 wins over 2 years and only 3 players drafted. Bret is a wizard *
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Beat UAB*
Posted by Poldark "After Austin Peay, we deserved one of these"
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Hope Luke gets drafted and doesn't feel likely*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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ouch. kaliakmanis goes ahead of altmyer*
Posted by snipes824
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Altmyer will be in a camp somewhere but next year will be starring the UFL
Posted by DanSaint
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And the Tex’s Tech Guy. Criminally stupid*
Posted by bjl63
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There is a 0.0% chance either of these guys have better pro careers than luke*
Posted by John Coctostan
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was about to say. that dude sucked*
Posted by ECEIllinois
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BE THE GM: At 213, you’d have taken…
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Bears dealt both their 7s for a late 6th*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Jordan van den Berg-DL-Georgia Tech
Posted by DanSaint
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Ryan Poles is such an athlete slut*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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What GM isn’t?*
Posted by bjl63
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See above from Ari.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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seems like a reach; I had him going in the 7th round in my mock*
Posted by bbonb
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Seems fine, w/e. Very DA-ey profile*
Posted by gvibes
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has the entire Texas Tech team been drafted this weekend?*
Posted by bbonb
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Austin booker is a year younger than Logan jones. Heh*
Posted by gvibes
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Jc davis to the giants at 192*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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I know most didn’t like the Bears draft even in the moment, but taking a step back…
Posted by OB25
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I just have so many issues with the thought process yesterday.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Valid points but problem is the edge/DT class was incredibly underwhelming
Posted by bjl63
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Also DA scheme fit issues shrinks the pool a ton*
Posted by gvibes
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BE THE GM: With the 166th pick, you’d take…
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Saints trade for Tyree Wilson. Welcome to Chicago Cam Jordan!
Posted by bjl63
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that might make sense based upon what poles said after last night.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Top 10 pick traded for a R7 vs. R5 swap. Brutal pick, doubt the Saints are counting on much there*
Posted by OB25
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He was the Keldric Faulk of his draft. Traits over production
Posted by bjl63
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BE THE GM: With the 124th pick, you'd have taken...
Posted by Carl Spackler
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CB was a low key need imo. Good with this.*
Posted by Toonces
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Helps the goal of making the QB hold the ball longer*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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without a doubt, especially with all of the snaps wright played last year.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Yeah, this draft has obviously been a bust from a DE/DT position but Allen is creative
Posted by Toonces
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I like it*
Posted by gvibes
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Bears traded up to 124*
Posted by AintHatin
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And every trade, whether we go up or down, we seem to get the worst side of the value chart*
Posted by gvibes
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Drafted CB Malik Muhammad. Wasn't positive he's a fit for what Allen likes, but I like this.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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they maybe looking at the veteran free agents to fill that hole seeing as they liked no one in this
Posted by DanSaint
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They might be able to grab a late cut from another team as at least replacement level 1 year fix*
Posted by DT
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I’m not sure there’s much point to bring in someone to just be a body
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I definitely think they need insurance there. Not expecting anything from Turner/Dayo*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Bringing in a replacement level edge is not insurance. It’s just a body
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Nah, it's insurance*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Freely available talent is not insurance
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Seems like insurance to me.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Is this like a misconception of what replacement level means?
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Think it's a misconception of what's worth arguing about on your part.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Replacement level players are guys on practice squads and playing in the UFL*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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They'd better be. Because what they have ain't it.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I’d be pretty surprised if they add anyone, somehow they seem content to roll with this group.
Posted by OB25
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It seems like they are betting on Turner and Dayo as contributors. Don't like that.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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a corner. Malik Muhammad of Texas*
Posted by DanSaint
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Jets just traded up with the Bengals. I hate the Bengals moving back 18 spots when they have a slot
Posted by voiceofreason
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Although they turned a 6th into a late 4th so, maybe not that terrible.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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I like that Halton pick, MC.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Finallllllllly *
Posted by MC
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Welp. DTs going early. Here's guys I've got my eye on for the Bears today.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Yikes, and now Halton goes.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I think my least favorite Jets picks are Bailey and Sadiq*
Posted by bjl63
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McCoy to Raiders. We shall see how this works out*
Posted by bjl63
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Have to think they add a veteran edge post-draft.
Posted by AintHatin
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Hey VIV, this draft sucks. YOU PROMISED! /Weberface
Posted by MC
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Extremely strange Day 2 for the Bears. I trust Ben but still don’t feel great.*
Posted by Toonces
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I don’t trust Ben to make draft evals. I’m not sure why there’s that blind trust.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Agree on eval but I do trust him to put these guys to good use*
Posted by bjl63
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Yeah I’m sure he’ll use the skills well and be clear on what he wants in his schemes.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Well I’m not sure who gets final say on these picks. Since they’re taking offensive players
Posted by Toonces
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The problem there is that most coaches don’t understand draft value and guys get taken too soon.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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That’s fair. Like I said, I don’t know who’s making these decisions. It could be all Poles as
Posted by Toonces
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I agree with you that the coach should be heavily involved. There is a lot of truth to the chef
Posted by voiceofreason
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biggs: benjo’s offense relies upon a unicorn at center, especially running the outside zone.
Posted by Ari Gold
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Is Jermod McCoy going to be drafted?
Posted by Poldark "After Austin Peay, we deserved one of these"
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CBS Sports guys reminding kids that the NIL $ doesn't compare to an NFL contract (video).
Posted by osklister
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No one here knows that, but it must be pretty bad. *
Posted by VIV
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At this point, the rumors of him needing another surgery
Posted by voiceofreason
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If it was just that, I’d totally have drafted him by now if I was a GM.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I think the 2 years straight out of football is a big thing too. Both are in play.
Posted by voiceofreason
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As posted below, though, we are now to the point that he’s probably worth a pick
Posted by DT
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Agreed. Teams take P/K in 4th rounds. Gamble on it. *
Posted by MC
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Agreed.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Spackler- my “you be the GM picks”
Posted by VIV
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I am going to give us each outs if we’d like to sub out McCoy.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Yeah—if he was your pick for round 2, then logically he’s also the pick in every subsequent round.*
Posted by DT
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Also think the FOs explanations here are a lot of when BPA poisons the thought process.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Drew a velus jones reference from the Athletic show*
Posted by gvibes
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Zavion Thomas was 266th on Matt Miller's board. 260th on Brugler's.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Dane Brugler says about Thomas:
Posted by DanSaint
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the guy the 49ers took right after, is ranked in the 300s. What is the thought process here*
Posted by MC
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I will give Poles as much shit as anyone, but when there’s a reach of this magnitude…
Posted by OB25
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I've heard a lot that the opposite is the case.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I don't think there are any defensive guys worth taking that fit. Thomas has the speed and versatile
Posted by DanSaint
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Once you get past the second round there’s no one to truly like, but…
Posted by OB25
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They’ve drafted a TE3 and a KR. Plenty of better defensive value
Posted by bjl63
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His reaches have been bad though. Hypollite last year in particular*
Posted by gvibes
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Ahh yes, the guy who got terribly injured trying to make a tackle*
Posted by OrangeSox
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Velus, Kiran, Ruben, and Zavion have probably been his biggest reaches so far.
Posted by gvibes
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In his defense, that’s how most defensive players get hurt*
Posted by bjl63
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Can’t call him a bust yet but he added little last year*
Posted by bjl63
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He does this over and over. I like this pick much more than Roush.*
Posted by gullit
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Definitely gives off ‘smartest guy in the room’ vibes despite not earning it at all.*
Posted by OB25
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lol we took one defender and the Ben decided to go all in*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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“Ok you got yours Ryan, I’ll take over from here.”*
Posted by OB25
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Well, Ben Johnson is clearly running the show.*
Posted by OB25
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I hate today's Bears draft.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Jones is fine but the third round was baffling*
Posted by bjl63
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I can't imagine why Ryan Poles struggles in the 3rd round.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Fire Dennis Allen*
Posted by bjl63
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Yeah I dunno where the blame lies, but at some point, gonna have to draft more DL.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Agreed. And I don't even mind the Logan Jones pick that much*
Posted by gvibes
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The Beast had a 7th round grade on Thomas*
Posted by bjl63
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i like the speed there along with the ability to be a returner.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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BE THE GM: At the 89th pick, you'd take...
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Fuck it, let’s take Bryce Lance*
Posted by bjl63
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Wrong WR lol*
Posted by gvibes
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Man poor Jermod McCoy. Dude must be off so many boards.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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At this point the signing bonus is the only guarantee
Posted by bjl63
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Like if you're Miami, you have a million picks. Just take him.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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gracen halton seems dennis allen-ish if he lasts that long*
Posted by gvibes
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Yep*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I like the potential of Kaleb Proctor*
Posted by bjl63
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LOL. Allar’s family are Browns season ticket holders*
Posted by bjl63
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wow Steelers get 1st round top 5 talent Allar in the 3rd. huge value*
Posted by MC
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Steelers/PSU fans... "not this shit again."*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Forgot about that one week where the compromised insiders had to spread that narrative*
Posted by OB25
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At least we didn’t draft Drew Allar*
Posted by bjl63
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Ben can do no wrong, but in the abstract I hate it*
Posted by gvibes
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even if these guys are all good, they still have no defensive line*
Posted by OrangeSox
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aren’t they expecting booker and dayo to continue to develop?*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Booker, I can see. With the Achilles it’s hard to see Dayo being much of a factor
Posted by bjl63
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It was also gonna take a miracle evaluation for anyone at 25 or above to truly solve that issue.
Posted by OB25
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Who needs a dline when we're gonna out score everyone by 20?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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giants took another WR? ok *
Posted by MC
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Whoops. Nevermind...
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Mel obsessed with Roush’s arms*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Someone tell me when Mark Rypien is done talking*
Posted by OrangeSox
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Jesus, Mark. Get on with it. That being said, the draft on the National Mall next year is awesome.
Posted by voiceofreason
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Until it gets Trumped up. Literally.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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They must love this guy. Whatever.*
Posted by Toonces
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Announce the pick jackass*
Posted by bjl63
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Where's the hook from Showtime at the Apollo when you need it?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Washington dude thinks this a political convention.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Smythe replacement*
Posted by AintHatin
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Way too early for this low need, he would have been available much later.*
Posted by gullit
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Except he’s not a good blocking TE*
Posted by NastyBoyd
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Huh? The NFL network dudes seemed to think he’s a good blocking TE*
Posted by illini21
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Small arms and slower first step*
Posted by NastyBoyd
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Lol*
Posted by illini21
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greg gabriel claims he’s the best blocking te in the draft? trust in ben.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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guru fight! someone is saying he has short arms and cannot block *
Posted by MC
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Mel did. He kept saying he had short arms. Couldn’t block because short arms
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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The short arms thing always cracks me up
Posted by illini21
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Ask Will Campbell about it*
Posted by NastyBoyd
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I will in a few years*
Posted by illini21
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Just moved to guard this week*
Posted by NastyBoyd
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See also Skoronski, Peter*
Posted by NastyBoyd
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how many whites?*
Posted by OrangeSox
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Underwood and Ryan Poles Spider-Man meme*
Posted by OB25
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how?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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why? *
Posted by MC
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Who? *
Posted by bjl63
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WTF? A TE?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Bizarre, bizarre choice.*
Posted by gullit
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TE for the Bears?*
Posted by voiceofreason
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WUT*
Posted by OB25
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I mean it’s impossible to make sense of this, right?*
Posted by OB25
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They know more than we do, but it’s odd*
Posted by bjl63
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Must be a high confidence long term evaluation combined with hating the current board*
Posted by OB25
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Allen’s scheme excludes virtually all DL apparently*
Posted by bjl63
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they're gonna run the same defense as the Illini. No DL needed*
Posted by OrangeSox
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Also picked two guys with baby arms, not that I care that much about that*
Posted by bjl63
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lol wtf. We just effectively guaranteed kmet's contract*
Posted by gvibes
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you mean ended it?*
Posted by MC
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We restructured it. Didn't see numbers but that usually means making him harder to cut*
Posted by gvibes
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Only save $10MM by cutting him next year now, think it was $13MM before.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I DUNNO, JIM!*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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That is one large human*
Posted by illini21
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BE THE GM: At the 69th pick, the Bears select...
Posted by Carl Spackler
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DDS for me, too*
Posted by bjl63
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Fuuuuuck. I wanted Bell at 72.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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did McCoy lose his leg? Getting close to taking a chance time for him*
Posted by MC
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Teams prefer two-legged players
Posted by bjl63
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Yikes, Cardinals.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Hoping Branch can fall to Bears, explosive player.*
Posted by gullit
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Guessing the Bears go with Big Citrus (Dominique Orange)*
Posted by OB25
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Doesn't fit DA's scheme.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I kinda hate his scheme, in that the range of fits is narrow*
Posted by bjl63
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Yeah especially on the line.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I am not a Beck fan*
Posted by bjl63
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Cardinals…*
Posted by OB25
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I can’t believe the 49ers reached on a WR at 33 and then traded out of 58 when the
Posted by MC
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So yeah, I’d have loved the Bills trade downs + Parker + EMW.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I feel like I watch a lot of Big Ten football, I’ve never even heard of that Michigan TE*
Posted by OB25
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Ha I was just thinking the same*
Posted by illini21
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Bears trade back with Titans*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Bears get a 5th round pick (144) along with the 69th pick*
Posted by DanSaint
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Seems fine to me. Trade value charts be damned*
Posted by illini21
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Poor value per JJ trade chart*
Posted by gvibes
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Nice.
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Yes!*
Posted by gvibes
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I like it. Wonder what the calculus is for 60.*
Posted by Toonces
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Bears love Iowa centers*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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BE THE GM: With the 57th pick, you’d have taken…
Posted by Carl Spackler
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McNeil-Warren*
Posted by illini222
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McCoy
Posted by Draino
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EMW. If our actual first pick, I think pregnon*
Posted by gvibes
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Ok I don’t mind that. Just sucks that it was a position of need in the first place.*
Posted by OB25
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exciting whites*
Posted by assassin
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Logan Jones C Iowa. Good player. Think I would have liked to wait for the third*
Posted by gvibes
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Same*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Logan Jones-C-Iowa. Probably starts right away so it's a need*
Posted by DanSaint
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Bradbury is the starter*
Posted by bjl63
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Condiment chump
Posted by Draino
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well that seems an entire round too early*
Posted by assassin
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Ketchup pick
Posted by Draino
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Pregnon? Or does it have to be a center in the third*
Posted by gvibes
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Re: Pregnon? Or does it have to be a center in the third. Tiernan would be value if Ozzy is dead*
Posted by gvibes
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Eff the Patriots. Good for Gabe. Wanted him on the Bears*
Posted by ibdoc
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Maybe just take Anthony Hill and have a great LB and Safety group for years to come?*
Posted by OB25
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Definitely Team trade back now
Posted by Draino
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guard from Oregon?
Posted by assassin
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Damn that sucks. Gabe was a legitimately good fit for the Bears too.
Posted by OB25
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This was my fear not taking edge at 25. Bears missed out on that 2nd edge tier.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Rats*
Posted by Draino
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fuck*
Posted by assassin
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God dammit. And they moved up to get him. They had to believe we were taking him
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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I will be annoyed if Emmanuel McNeil Warren is there at 57*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Philly could probably use him*
Posted by assassin
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Was thinking same thing
Posted by Draino
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McCoy’s knee must be really fucked*
Posted by bjl63
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Meh. They took the best player available. Anyone else was a reach
Posted by bjl63
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I really like this Jets draft.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Curtis Martin looks tiny*
Posted by assassin
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Big time run on DL, not gonna be any left worth taking for the Bears.
Posted by OB25
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Trade down time?*
Posted by Toonces
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Or minor trade up if you like Jacas or Sutton and don’t want to punt your biggest need yet again*
Posted by OB25
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lol this rules*
Posted by assassin
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What are the odds we pick a WR?*
Posted by gvibes
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Lions gonna take Zion Young*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Don’t hate that pick by the Bengals, but I now have Jacob Rodriguez envy.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Couple edges that don't fit the Bears system go, so that's good.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I’ll never understand the Raiders*
Posted by OWWDig
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Dammit, Giants.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Bills did the Spackler draft. Moved back, took an edge they could have taken at 25*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I think Shane Conlan has CTE*
Posted by assassin
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Billy Miller didn’t even attempt to do it*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Was that cuz of CTE or cuz the dude being picked was in the green room?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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And then goodell announces the next pick so maybe I was wrong
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Billy didn't look like all the lights were on
Posted by assassin
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They all do*
Posted by bjl63
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2016 draft?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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So I am hoping for 1 of the following to drop.
Posted by Carl Spackler Doubt one is available at 57, but man can dream.
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3 of these on the board with 5 picks to go.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Other than DT, that’s mostly my list for 41.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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I’d love D’Angwlo Ponds if they go CB. Dude is a baller*
Posted by bjl63
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Doesn’t fit DA’s CB preferences*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Yep, on my list too.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Also, Poles mentioned in his press conference last night they’ve got a thinner board than usual.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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TBH I expect them to move up to take an edge tonight
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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57 and 129 gets them to 50ish. 57 and 89 gets them to 42.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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For tonight, I’d be surprised if the Bears pick in all the spots they’re in now.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Maybe, but as in the first round there are often random guys that drop
Posted by DT
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It'd be stupid but I wonder if they feel any pressure to stay in 57 as the Devin Hester pick*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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is that a thing? It better not be a thing
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Heinz is doing a promotion with Devin Hester for Mr. 57
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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and a sweet red blazer*
Posted by assassin
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If they do keep it, beware the barrage of posts about how CHICAGOANS DON't DO KETCHUP ON HOT DOGS!*
Posted by bjl63
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LOL, well then if they stay there I think we can expect another HOF then. No pressure.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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lol I can’t get over how pissed McVay is
Posted by illini21
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MVP QB. Best team in the league probably
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Pelissero pretty much says it bluntly.
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider Inside the Rams’ selection of QB Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall — a pick months in the making. @gmfb @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/72L3edbtSj
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I just don’t understand why they didn’t move down.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Yeah if they traded down and got some more picks it'd be more defensible*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I'm just glad it was the Rams that did it and not the Cardinals.
Posted by uofi1998
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Is that the rumor?
Posted by uofi1998
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McVay clearly did not seem happy last night in the post draft press conference
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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What’s weird is they show that front office/coaching staff super tight on draft stuff in the past.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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As I read your post this tweet appeared in my feed
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider 2024-2025 and 2026..
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Tweets like this annoy me
Posted by bjl63
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True I just thought it was funny*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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That is bonkers - especially when the HC is arguably is one of the most esteemed coaches in the NFL*
Posted by uofi1998
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The inside of my previous post on Snead was a bit of an exaggeration
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider Rams GM Les Snead and UT-Martin coach Jason Simpson have a very strong relationship—to the point where Snead helped advise the family when Jason's son, Ty, was making a decision on whether or not to declare for the draft. Now, Ty Simpson is a Ram.
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Did you see the video from the press conference last night? McVay is definitely not happy*
Posted by illini21
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I didn't... was watching Ayo kick ass for the TWolves.*
Posted by uofi1998
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Thienman coming out of HS: no big-name Midwest offers, all at the Purdue level?
Posted by osklister
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Why does the CBS guy give the pick a B?
Posted by ibdoc
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Given some of the other grades he's giving, I wouldn't give this much thought.
Posted by Chicago1995
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His whole family went to Purdue. I don't think he only picked it because of his brothers
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yep, whole family (other than Mom).
Posted by osklister
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You're right I'm sure the father who attended the school had zero influence on his 4 children
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider Only the two brothers mattered because you read a paragraph in the indy star.
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His son's success has destroyed his SEO*
Posted by gvibes
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Jacas slipping to the Bears at 57 would be tits*
Posted by illini21
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It really feels like we got a steal at a big time position of need at 25. There will be good
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I was JUST about to ask - any way he slips to us? *
Posted by aimlessillini
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where there's a will there's a way
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Sure. No one figured Thieneman would fall to 25*
Posted by bjl63
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Some day 2 mocks out there
Posted by Carl Spackler
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biggs listed cb, edge, wr, and c as their biggest needs from here.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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One guys opinion on who is and isn't a fit for the Bears at edge next couple days.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Not DT?*
Posted by bjl63
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They have enough unfunny guys.*
Posted by Tortillini
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Round 1 thoughts
Posted by VIV
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Cards are desperately trying to reengage its extremely angry fanbase.
Posted by uofi1998
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I don’t think having an RB get murdered every week because he has no line or QB is the solve*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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There's a huge disconnect between the local media and national media
Posted by Desert
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*shrug*
Posted by uofi1998
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I knew we'd get OUR GUY. Oregon White Safety above anything else.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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So Snead is good friends with Simpson's dad and Simpson has never met McVay
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Whoa... didn't see this before my comments above...*
Posted by uofi1998
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yikes*
Posted by illini21
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nm*
Posted by illini21
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Can’t believe the Vikings took Banks*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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biggs called it the biggest surprise. boom or bust pick.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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I actually don't hate it in this years draft
Posted by illini21
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I just don’t get it in that spot. If you like him fine, but read the room and move down*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Also grading my mock, I got 9 team/player matches.
Posted by VIV
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Maybe not shocking but no one called about Mac Jones *
Posted by MC
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Was 8 minutes between picks too fast? Do we need nine?*
Posted by gvibes
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I can do 8 minutes, but 9? That’s a bit much; I am not from Havana*
Posted by bbonb
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Nope. The broadcasts will adjust. Love that it went quicker.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Less time for the babbling was great. *
Posted by harb
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Damnit Seattle *
Posted by MC
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Poor Jermod McCoy. Who was the last Jermod to slide this much in the draft?*
Posted by bbonb
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The one with a good knee*
Posted by bjl63
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Great night for the Jets, snipes.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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yep. I was an arvell reese guy, but that's a great haul
Posted by snipes824
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Bills, a team after my own heart! 3 trade backs!*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I have had too many beverages to make sense of all the Bills trade backs... but it seems sexy.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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The Athletic gave the Bears an A+*
Posted by bjl63
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and those post-draft grades are always 100% accurate*
Posted by bbonb
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B-*
Posted by Stu
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Jets get pick 30, 49ers get 33, 179. So 27 turns into 33, 90, 179. Carl Spackler, thoughts? *
Posted by MC
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So the Pats are moving Campbell to guard? Big time ooops pick there *
Posted by MC
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Pats get 28, Bills get 31 and 125 *
Posted by MC
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I guess the Will Campbell LT experiment is over*
Posted by bjl63
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He was 5th overall? Always where you want to take a guard *
Posted by MC
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bears restructure jackson and kmet to free up $10m in cap space.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Am I reading right that was necessary just to be able to sign all their draft picks?*
Posted by OB25
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They could have done that with a number of guys. Curious it was Kmet.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I DUNNO JIM! on that Kmet restructure*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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going to be some interesting choices at pass rush in the 2nd round*
Posted by DanSaint
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Alright 49ers. Don’t let me down. Unless you trade down? *
Posted by MC
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Got 30, 90 for 27, 138. Thanks Miami! *
Posted by MC
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They just did.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Hell yeah *
Posted by MC
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Nice.*
Posted by Toonces
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Exciting, he’ll be able to play in his home state!*
Posted by shua
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Minnesota fans really wanted him. Gonna be big time haunting here *
Posted by MC
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What an upgrade in athleticism in the LB and safety groups*
Posted by OB25
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Congrats, Bears fans. Can’t believe he fell that far.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Exciting whites! *
Posted by MC
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Mel needs to stfu about Shedeur. He sucks.*
Posted by Toonces
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It’s Mel…it’s what he does. Mute is your friend. *
Posted by harb
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or NFL Network*
Posted by DanSaint
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I only unmuted because the bears are about to pick lol.*
Posted by Toonces
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This post made me chuckle. Completely understand the unmuting then. *
Posted by harb
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LOL, couldn’t watch earlier tonight and just turned it on. Literally 30 seconds in…
Posted by OB25
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Ok bears time. Gotta go safety right?? *
Posted by MC
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BE THE GM: Who do you take at #25?
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Thineman*
Posted by illini222
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And you are correct. *
Posted by harb
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Mccoy*
Posted by CoronaTheirAss
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gimme TJ parker*
Posted by gvibes
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Theineman*
Posted by bjl63
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DT, safety, Oregon. *
Posted by MC
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2026 theme: exciting whites
Posted by Draino
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Fuck. Dallas is going to be good. Sad *
Posted by MC
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They’ll lose a home playoff game. Again*
Posted by bjl63
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Lawrence has some big time potential as a rusher but might only be a 3rd down rusher to start*
Posted by DanSaint
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Also feels like KC played themselves on the draft pick. Did they need to trade up? *
Posted by MC
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I still CANNOT believe Titans didn’t give Salah either Reese or Styles. Idiots. *
Posted by MC
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Theineman starting to look like a real option*
Posted by bjl63
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Parker, the Toledo DB or Faulk also there. Also McDonald if they want the run stuffer*
Posted by DanSaint
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Delete*
Posted by bjl63
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Having fucking styx as your hype song is very lame*
Posted by John Coctostan
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It’s the Steelers. This is painful.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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That’s a great trade for Cowboys. Got 23, 114 and 137 *
Posted by MC
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AJ Brown, he gawn*
Posted by Mrap24
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Kind of surprised the Cowboys didn't just pick Lemon. All is not well in Pickensville.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Enough depth that they can wait, I guess*
Posted by bjl63
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Not sure Lemon is an improvement, but he’s cheaper.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Eye of the beholder but damn was he great last year at USC*
Posted by bjl63
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Not a lot of separation.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Intradivision trade! Eagles move up for Cowboys pick!*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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WR?*
Posted by bjl63
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WR?*
Posted by bjl63
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Nailed it!*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Interesting. I wonder if that means Theineman could fall to 25
Posted by bjl63
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Think Thieneman goes here*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Or not!*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Never take the foot guy!*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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They didn’t take the safety from Oregon? *
Posted by MC
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WOW ON CALEB BANKS!!!!*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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This is fucking bonkers. I dunno if I'd take him at 57.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Fun: Dolphins now have 10 picks in the first 5 rounds. Be still my heart!
Posted by Carl Spackler
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VIV got one right!*
Posted by Orangeillini
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Suggestion: Watch The Athletic Football Show on YouTube. Not spoiling picks.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Good example of them not spoiling, didn't even mention Blake Miller as an OT option*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Co-sign. Streaming on phone. Watching Bruins-Sabres
Posted by Draino
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LOLWUT*
Posted by MC
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Uh*
Posted by assassin
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Rams fans unhappy. *
Posted by assassin
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NFLN just couldn't help spoiling that one huh*
Posted by gvibes
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Schefter spoiled it too*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Glazer spoiled it on Twitter almost 15 minutes ago. Crazy.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Ty Simpson at 13, HFS!*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I trust McVay but damn. I wonder how Stafford feels. Is he done?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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last year?*
Posted by Ari Gold
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he's 38. can't have that many years left.*
Posted by Orangeillini
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I mean Brady and Rodgers played until mid 40s*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Rodgers was 40 and 41 the last 2 seasons and quite average. Brady is an outlier.*
Posted by Orangeillini
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Yes but he still played and most likely will still be playing this season
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Flacco is still playing too. Plenty of QBs.
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Stafford has also had more injuries. I don’t think he’s lasting long
Posted by bjl63
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Also, might be time to just turn off the TV feed entirely. These spoilers are insane*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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If only they could stop wasting time and just announce the fucking picks that are in
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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It’s a TV show and the NFL wants it like this. I don’t think it’s that big a deal*
Posted by bjl63
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Assuming McVay is sticking around, that’s a great spot for him*
Posted by bjl63
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Who am I to question Sean McVay, but WTF?*
Posted by voiceofreason
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to the Rams no less*
Posted by Orangeillini
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Annoyed Dallas got Downs. effers *
Posted by MC
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Cowboys won the draft!*
Posted by bbonb
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This the kid that screwed over Iowa twice right?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yep*
Posted by illini21
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Don't want to shock you, but love the Dolphins being like "You think we have enough picks NOW"
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Don't know about this one, Miami*
Posted by gvibes
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Yeah, love the trade down process, not sure on the pick,*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Cowboys gotta be taking Downs right? *
Posted by MC
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great luck for him to fall to them bc hes a stud*
Posted by Mrap24
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Man, doesn’t get much better than that for the Giants*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Is a guard worth it there over Downs? I don’t know their safety situation.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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I’m a line slut, so yes, even if he ends up at G*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Well this draft doesn’t make sense *
Posted by MC
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They never do. That’s why they’re fun*
Posted by bjl63
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2 picks behind but gotta make sure to get those commercials in
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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tOSU with 3 picks in the top 7.
Posted by Illiniphil
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And their best player is still on the board….*
Posted by bjl63
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Moving to 8 minutes is as great a change as the pitch clock in MLB*
Posted by bjl63
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except they can't keep up. the broadcast is like 2 picks behind twitter*
Posted by snipes824
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Not sure they needed to move up for that*
Posted by gvibes
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lol, holy shit. What a waste of a trade up.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Mitch Trubisky nod*
Posted by CoronaTheirAss
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Oh look an Illinois highlight!*
Posted by biclops
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The giants going hard on the edge rusher*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Great fall for the giants*
Posted by CoronaTheirAss
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A defense of all edges*
Posted by gvibes
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And zero of them interested in stopping the run*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Titans Reddit is angry.*
Posted by nash
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Who are the chiefs trading up for?*
Posted by gvibes
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Pick already in before Reese got on stage. Chiefs not wasting any time getting their guy.*
Posted by Orangeillini
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I’d guess OL*
Posted by bjl63
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Or not*
Posted by bjl63
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giants, browns, and skins have to be loving life.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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I know you want to give your #1 pick a receiver but man
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Wow. I like Tate, but 4? Especially with Reese sitting there…*
Posted by bjl63
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Tate before Reese, Styles, and Downs*
Posted by Orangeillini
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and love. crazy to me.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Goddam. That seems like two bad picks in a row*
Posted by gvibes
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i like this year’s pace much better.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Bad teams stay bad for a reason. Poor Cardinals fans.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I wouldn't take an RB that high no matter what. But love is great and a difference maker*
Posted by Taz Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*
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People killed the Lions for taking Gibbs. That worked ok*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Alshon Jeanty says hi.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Lets check back in 2 years*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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The Lions also had a competent OL and QB in place*
Posted by bjl63
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Love never answered the question why his skill set is better then other RBs.
Posted by ibdoc
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gotta think they couldn't get their asking price. so they took the best player*
Posted by DanSaint
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A RB is never the best player in their situation in that spot. It’s a luxury pick.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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i've seen Love called probably the best football player in this draft*
Posted by DanSaint
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How did the Giants do with Saquan? How have the Falcons done with Bijan?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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I’ve seen the same. I just disagree with that evaluation.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Now trade up to 25 to take Simpson!*
Posted by bjl63
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Yep, so dumb.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Yeah this feels like buying a sports car when you're homeless
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Damn, Dianna Russini had so much incriminating stuff on twitter she just killed her accoujt.
Posted by Toonces
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The staring at my 4 day old baby named Mike tweet is crazy.
Posted by nash
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I'll feel bad for her when she owns it.
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Very fair.*
Posted by Toonces
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How the hell was she not found out before then?*
Posted by ATL
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They flew Taylor Macgregor all the way down to Miami for a 60 second interview?
Posted by biclops
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I’m glad. Keeps her away from Cubs broadcasts.
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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*scrambles to mute it before Mendoza starts talking* *
Posted by Orangeillini
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Him and Kirk Cousins in Sin City is a christian reality show waiting to happen.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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So the Bears pick in about 3.5 hours?*
Posted by shua
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it's only 8 minutes between picks now so might be about 2*
Posted by DanSaint
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Ok, now the fun starts.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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This is revolting. Even before the rapist was celebrated.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Which one? (Sadly)*
Posted by Taz Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*
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I absolutely hate the start of drafts. get the teams on the clock!*
Posted by snipes824
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Just start the damn thing already
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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All the books taking all the bets off the board*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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In the pantheon of stupid, pointless things...
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Thought this was going to be a post about terrible towels.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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This is such a boring draft, just can’t get my interest up for it*
Posted by OB25
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Could be worse
Posted by biclops
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Illini to watch in the draft?*
Posted by Taz Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*
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Will be interesting to see if Luke gets picked late Saturday
Posted by bjl63
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Jacaty Sacks*
Posted by biclops
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Are we watching ABC, ESPN, or NFL Network?*
Posted by biclops
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I’m leaning ESPN. Greeny >>> Eisen and I think Schrager tips the scales
Posted by bjl63
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Pickens just signed his Franchise Tag. Wonder if he’s on the move tonight.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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When are the Bears comp picks?*
Posted by Dilbert
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Vrabel’s gonna need to have more difficult conversations…
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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ooo
Posted by AintHatin
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Now 2024 in Mississippi per TMZ…
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Cause she's got a -- GREAT ASS!*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Her son’s name is Mike, born 9 months after she was reporting from Tennessee.
Posted by KCWildcat
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I hope he didn't use the trickle-truth method. Just rip the band-aid off, Mike*
Posted by Sammich
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Same night Rudy Gobert got diagnosed with COVID
Posted by Chicago1995
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He’s already taking day 3 off for therapy lol
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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According to that USA Today reporter that got canned, this type of stuff between Russini and NFL
Posted by voiceofreason
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Weren’t the AZ photos allegedly taken by a PI hired by her husband?*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Don’t think we know. All we know is whoever offered them recognized Vrabel and not her*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I thought it was a PI hired by Vrabel's wife
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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I heard the person taking the pictures didn’t know it was Russini.
Posted by QcIlliniFan
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2 years in a row the biggest stories around this time have been about the insiders themselves!
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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RECEIPTS!*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Thank god for Benjo.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Which feed is the best for analysis and non-spoilers? GTFO with "sources" b4 each pick*
Posted by Desert
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Can I use this place to reiterate my vociferous opposition to the Cards drafting Simpson?
Posted by uofi1998
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For real. I can get behind Love at 3 and best available OL in the 2nd.
Posted by Desert
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Honestly, this year needs to suck without any encumbrance of having a 1st round QB...
Posted by uofi1998
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I can't wait to get the Cards 2027 1st and this years 3rd for Pick 25*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Oooh, both "reiterate: and "vociferous" in one post?? This place is getting fancy.
Posted by osklister
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I tried with Shemar last year. Didn’t work.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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We are 2 fans of different teams in the exact same boat.
Posted by uofi1998
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I’ve found myself basically muting it and listening to The Athletic Football Show stream.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Can’t escape it on either broadcast anymore but NFLN is usually a little better*
Posted by OB25
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What are you looking for the Bears to do tonight?
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Kiper says the Bear take Edge: R Mason Thomas. That seems way early for him to go, imo*
Posted by ibdoc
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Better than Parker, but yes, seems way too high. And is he a fit?*
Posted by bjl63
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Way worse fit if we’re using what DA usually goes for.
Posted by VIV
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Sorry to keep beating the dead horse and bagging on Parker, but...
Posted by bjl63
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No idea who i want but i'll convince myself that whoever they take is going to be a stud*
Posted by illini21
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I’ve convinced myself I’m gonna hate their whole draft
Posted by bjl63
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I think I’ll shoulder shrug any of their picks at 25. Hard to get excited with the options.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I think they can get a pretty good OT at 25. That would probably excite me a little
Posted by bjl63
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I’m just sick of putting assets into OT.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Also Spacks, I’ll have to give you my “you be the GM” picks after the fact. *
Posted by VIV
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Gonna have to go on the honor’s system!
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Thoughts
Posted by VIV
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Lot of noise this week that Stukes could go late round 1! Had him pegged for 57.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Isn’t Stukes more a nickel than a S?
Posted by bjl63
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A lot of people think he’ll be a safety in the NFL*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I like the Oregon Safety a lot, so him or the best DT/DE available.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Pass rush. Anything to create a pass rush
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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No one at 25 will help
Posted by bjl63 They could get Jacas, for example, tomorrow and I don’t think he’s any worse than Parker or Zion Young.
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I’d be very surprised if Jacas is there at 57. *
Posted by VIV
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Could be but I think an edge in that range is every bit as good as who’s there at 25
Posted by bjl63
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Based on draft boards, there’s tons of edges in the Bears range.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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It's a reach IMO because none appear to have a lot of upside in terms of pass rush
Posted by bjl63
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So you want high production guys with big ceilings. Not drafting in the top 10 anymore, BJL! ;)*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I'm also, for a change with you, about maybe trading down
Posted by bjl63
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I just don't want them to draft for positions of need
Posted by bjl63
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I am resigned to them taking Parker. I’ll go to bed disappointed
Posted by bjl63
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draft a player that has a really good impact on the field
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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OFFICIAL VIV FINAL MOCK DRAFT
Posted by VIV
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Gross*
Posted by bjl63
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Kind of wild how much less attention I’m paying to this draft. Not sure if this is because
Posted by gvibes
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Yeah I'm typically a draft junkie but it's been a total zero for me this year
Posted by illini21
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Now the important stuff....
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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Bears should have done with vinyl sided suburban home development*
Posted by Chilango
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Preferable to this flag for sho
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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Why wouldn't the Bears go with Bear Down?
Posted by IlliniJuice07
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Could be worse....."Go Saints".
Posted by KingTalkyTiki Nope. go saints.
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I don't have a problem with either Monsters of the Midway or Bear Down
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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The Bailey v Reese selection at 2 has been crazy.
Posted by VIV
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biggs is going with young at 25, but said they could trade up to 20ish for a 3rd to get an edge or
Posted by Ari Gold
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Just seems like an Allen type. Please no trade up.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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My Big Board for the Bears at #25
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I’ll drive to Halas hall and punch Poles if he takes either Woods or Parker
Posted by bjl63
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Lots of predictions of Parker to the bears in the last few days. *
Posted by VIV
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Meh. Eventually, Bears will need to invest draft capital in premier positions on the line.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Warts are expected. But those guys were just bad last year
Posted by bjl63
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But the production has at least been there with Parker in the past. 11 sacks as a soph. 6 FF.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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2025, for me, erases 2024. Weak schedule weak production
Posted by bjl63
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you may be on to something with the cb. biggs claims it’s a bigger need than most people think.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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There are a ton of guys that fit Allen’s profile in rounds 3/4.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Also doing some mocks/looking at boards, some thoughts on matching draft slot with position needs.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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lying season RUMOURS- buying or selling?
Posted by VIV
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You covered a lot of them, but here's a few while I think through some more.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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responses
Posted by VIV
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I had Lawrence as my "I feel like the Bears are gonna take this guy" like 2 weeks ago.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Like with DT I worry that they’re likely reaching if they take an edge at 25
Posted by bjl63
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I think it’s a reach only in that not too much of a difference between 20-50.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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NM*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Well this is no fun. I agree with all of these except for the Titans and Love.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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throw some of yours out.*
Posted by VIV
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NM*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Local talk is all about Love at 3 and trade back in to get Simpson.
Posted by Desert
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And lest there be any confusion, I think this plan is dumb as hell.
Posted by Desert
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Yeah... get the best player on the board not named Love or trade out.
Posted by uofi1998
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Trade out no matter what. Avoid Simpson landmine.
Posted by uofi1998
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between Allgeier and Love, you would have $25M in guaranteed money committed to the RB position.
Posted by VIV
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Heard Ran Carthon say he totally gets why the Cardinals would do this. They need explosives!
Posted by Carl Spackler This is why you’re not a GM anymore, Ran.
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I can't see how an RB at 3 makes sense. If he's not, like, a top 3 RB he's overpaid*
Posted by gvibes
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RB at 3 would have the most guaranteed money of any RB In the league on their current deal.
Posted by VIV
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Lots of chatter that Jermod McCoy could slip into the 2nd round due to his knee injury.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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That knee drove the Bengals trade Saturday. If they were comfortable with it they would have
Posted by voiceofreason
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Reading more about this, it’s due to a bone plug put in not related to the ACL?
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I like the Toledo safety at 25. I just don't think one of the DTs are gonna be there worth taking
Posted by DanSaint
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EMW or an OT are my hopes at this point
Posted by bjl63
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Jimmy G considering retirement. He’s made $156MM in his career. HFS*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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definitely didn't know he was still on a roster*
Posted by assassin
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Also now 6 teams with multiple firsts, that's fun*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Lawrence to Cincy for package including 10th pick *
Posted by MC
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Wait, there’s nothing else going back to the Bengals?! Great deal for the Giants.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I must have a higher view of Lawrence than most because I think it is about right-ish*
Posted by gvibes
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He’s a 28 year old stud. This is a fantastic move for the Bengals. Add in the lower value of the 10
Posted by voiceofreason
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If he's actually willing to play on his current contract, it's pretty sweet.
Posted by gvibes
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Almost assuredly. Bengals are win now mode. Even with the extension this makes sense.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Yeah 1 yr/28 isn't bad at all. Had a down year last year, but over the last 4-5,
Posted by gvibes
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He’s in that category for sure. Total game wrecker in the middle. Above and beyond
Posted by voiceofreason
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Yeah this is a pretty wild move by the Bengals.*
Posted by OB25
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Bengals are win now so seems like a pretty good deal considering their DL has been trash*
Posted by bjl63
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and for some players I'm lower on than the consensus
Posted by VIV
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Brazzell apparently has played all but 2 snaps the last 2 years on the same aide
Posted by bjl63
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Will Anderson Jr signs 3 year, $150MM extension with Texans.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Also, the Texans trade for Anderson was a shocking amount of draft value to give up for a non-QB.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Thought this was a great article on draft value + free agent availability
Posted by Carl Spackler
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i mean, he says in the article that this doesn't show hit rate. it's circular logic.
Posted by VIV
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I don't think the article is as much about a single metric as it is the combo of the two.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Talking a bit more in depth about some of the players I'm higher on than consensus:
Posted by VIV
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heh, this made me remember Mike Brown's Brain
Posted by Sammich
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per the Rich Hill draft trade chart. 25 + 57 = 14. if Caleb Downs falls to 14, are you moving up?
Posted by VIV
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Yes.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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i genuinely think he's the best player in the draft. getting him for #25 and #57 is a steal*
Posted by VIV
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Trading up for a safety in a deep safety draft makes me wretch a bit.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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What are the chances of falling to 14? Slim to none?*
Posted by ibdoc
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i think he drops to somewhere in the 10-12 range
Posted by VIV
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Ian Rapaport says Dexter Lawrence and NYG contract talks have “reached an impasse”
Posted by Carl Spackler
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For draft nerds: A new mock draft simulator used by the stock exchange guys today.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Sherrone Moore avoids jail time
Posted by Sounder Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced to 18 months' probation and fined just over $1,000 for two misdemeanors stemming from an incident at the apartment of a staff member with whom he had engaged in an inappropriate relationship. https://t.co/G4MNZ5me9H
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Russini resigns from The Athletic*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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She's going to be working for Barstool by the end of the month.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Well I guess that pretty much settles the debate on what happened.
Posted by OB25
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I can't wait to see what kind of havoc TMZ setting up a DC office is going to cause*
Posted by Sounder
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I hope everyone at TMZ dies in a fire*
Posted by assassin
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Normally I totally agree, but if they can use their evil powers for good
Posted by Sounder
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I don't know if that would even do anything
Posted by Sammich
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Oh, he's basically untouchable, I just want to see him get humiliated*
Posted by Sounder
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if you're not humiliated being a trump lackey, then you are incapable of humiliation*
Posted by snipes824
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Sounds like Vrabel world. The people that shopped the pics didn’t know who she was
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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cutting to the chase because I was getting bored of positional breakdowns- VIV TOP 100
Posted by VIV
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nm
Posted by VIV
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What do you think of McCoy having been removed from some boards because of the knee?
Posted by voiceofreason
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McCoy was awesome in 2024. I obviously have no way of knowing how the knee looks
Posted by VIV
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I’ve got him circled as my pick to click to slide into the 20s*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I would be shocked.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Well I thought my take would be a little spicy, but after updated mocks this AM, looks like not.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I have been Wishcasting Makai Lemon falling to 25 for 3 months*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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They do need a WR but round 3 is probably when I’d consider it*
Posted by bjl63
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Good God, Lemon!*
Posted by Sammich
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No thanks. Make Ben earn his paycheck with the weapons he has.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Need to run a ton of 2-TE sets to maximize Loveland’s usage, WR3 isn’t going to be too critical…
Posted by OB25
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Bottom line: Ben is a great offensive mind.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I think Makai Lemon is going to be awesome. I think it is not a need
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Jacas at 26? Seems high for a 7th rounder
Posted by illini222
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chort*
Posted by VIV
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The more I learn, the less I like the idea of a DT at 25. I think that’s reaching
Posted by bjl63
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it's a thin class at DT and the best ones are run-first.
Posted by VIV
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If I had to bet on our pick at 25, I’d bet Zion Young or Malachi Lawrence.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Lawrence is very intriguing. I think his skillset was compared to Mack’s
Posted by bjl63
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I hear a lot of conflicting stuff on Young. Sounds like a fit but also not a great rusher
Posted by bjl63
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nope. not a great pass rusher. the best run defending DE in the draft, though.*
Posted by VIV
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putting some tiers on it
Posted by VIV
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This is strictly BPA, right? No adjustment for positional value?*
Posted by Sammich
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for the most part, yes. i give QBs a bit of a bump
Posted by VIV
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OTs
Posted by VIV
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not going to talk about TEs
Posted by VIV
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I think they grab one in the 7th in a deep TE draft. But you’d have to talk about like 7th rounders.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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yeah, i think the bears could use a true Y to be a designated blocker
Posted by VIV
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Tanner Arkin? If he finds an NFL role it'd be primarily as a blocker*
Posted by RVA
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I want the safety from Oregon. Tackling machine.*
Posted by Toonces
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I prefer the Toldeo safety but either one may be the best pick*
Posted by bjl63
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I’m a fan of them both. I’d prefer Thieneman, but I think both are first round players. *
Posted by VIV
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for fun I tried to do another AI Mock Draft for the Bears
Posted by DanSaint
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Gonna be really hard to draft Isaiah Bond in the 2nd. He was in last year’s draft. *
Posted by VIV
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Also
Posted by VIV
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well here's the reason...maybe?
Posted by DanSaint
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The draft pods I listen to all are fans of Gabe. McShay LOVES him*
Posted by bjl63
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Maybe stop using AI
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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I did it this time to see if it pulled the same late round as it did last time
Posted by DanSaint
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WRs Part 2
Posted by VIV
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Skyler Bell is intriguing*
Posted by bjl63
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A bit undersized, a bit old, played against poor competition
Posted by VIV
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WRs (part 1)
Posted by VIV
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Your description of Tate reminds me of Anquan Boldin. I loved that dude.*
Posted by DT
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Germie Bernard reminds me of Matthew Golden from last year
Posted by bjl63
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He feels like the type of WR Ben Johnson would prefer with his route running precision.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Really? I don’t think they’re similar.
Posted by VIV
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Not in style of play, in their not making much impact in games I saw*
Posted by bjl63
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Anyone following the Diana Russini drama?
Posted by KCWildcat
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This seems pretty meh to me.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Imagine blowing up your career and marriage in one fell swoop.
Posted by Toonces
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So not only was there the accusation she was hooking up with the Redskins GM for scoops
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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She should lay it down on my face.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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she's no kay adams, but yes*
Posted by VIV
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"Don't ask me about my business, Kay."
Posted by osklister
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it's incredible there's someone worse at tangential word vomit than JeffFrank
Posted by assassin
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The price for scoops is wiiiild, Craig*
Posted by chorizo
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OB25 is… a couple of posts below*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Sorry OB25*
Posted by KCWildcat
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My mock:
Posted by DanSaint
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Bears only 7 round mock (no trades- sorry spackler)
Posted by VIV
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Yes, please on the first two picks. Big fan of Dunker*
Posted by illini21
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zero chance Jacas is a 7th rounder. he's going to go between the bears picks at 25 and 57
Posted by VIV
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I thought same but when I double checked with co pilot it listed him as a 6th/7th rounder
Posted by DanSaint
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*blank stare*
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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LOL, that used to be a common reply around here. :-) *
Posted by osklister
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I struggled late and used co-pilot to help fill out using needs
Posted by DanSaint
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that's weird
Posted by VIV
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I like this site
Posted by MC
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Can't tell if serious
Posted by illini21
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Shhhh..dont ruin the damn dream dude!*
Posted by DanSaint
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Well this is weird
Posted by OB25
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I know right. Nobody gets in pools in March*
Posted by Desert
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When I first saw that story and pics I thought big deal
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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yeah.... awkward*
Posted by VIV
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OFFICIAL VIV MOCK DRAFT 1.0
Posted by VIV
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"Few are more tapped into the NFL draft than Daniel Jeremiah"
Posted by Poldark "After Austin Peay, we deserved one of these"
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i like her, too (though not as much as mike vrabel). also, I watched YOUR GUY Pat Coogan
Posted by VIV
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Bengals love Downs from what I’m hearing. And their Oline was among the best after week 8
Posted by voiceofreason
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really? that would be great news for you.
Posted by VIV
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Warren you amazing safety.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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*sharpens knife* *scrolls to 27*
Posted by MC
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fine. next time you're getting Lee Hunter.*
Posted by VIV
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HYPOTHETICAL: You’re Ryan Poles. The Jets call and offer you their 5 firsts next 2 years for Caleb.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Guys, I also said no, relax.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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HEY SPACKLER
Posted by VIV
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That's just poor planning right there! ;) Bummer!*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Well that sucks*
Posted by illini21
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yeah, i'll be in england, so I won't see any of it. *
Posted by VIV
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5 firsts over 2 years?
Posted by uofi1998
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Bagent, I think, would be at least an average NFL starter
Posted by bjl63
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I'm not gonna ruin Caleb Williams' life just to hop back on the draft carousel*
Posted by Sammich
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Lucy Harris smart smart smart Martin Harris dumb*
Posted by gvibes
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what? no. why? no. huh?*
Posted by VIV
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I appreciate your love of roster building but Caleb is the guy.*
Posted by Toonces
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Hell yeah, give me 5 shots at finding the next Trubinsky*
Posted by Tortillini
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Shut your mouth Spackler, go run a mock simulator where you get 15 6th round picks or something
Posted by OB25
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I wouldn’t think twice about saying no.*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I'm not trading Caleb. Especially now that we know he and Ben are a good fit.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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No way in hell.
Posted by bjl63
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not a chance
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Similar to last year, I find myself in a place where nothing looks good for our options at #25.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Depends on what you want on the DL
Posted by VIV
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Yeah I liked McDonald at that spot for a long time but people keep saying he doesn’t fit Allen’s D.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Some think McDonald has next to no ceiling as an interior rusher
Posted by bjl63 And that’s the thing w Zion. How high do you take Montez Sweat part deux? I think I want the Toledo safety at this point
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Dexter Lawrence (Giants All-Pro DT) has requested a trade*
Posted by OB25
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seeing potential Tyreek Hill to Bears chatter on the twits*
Posted by assassin
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His leg kind of exploded last time we saw him.
Posted by VIV
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I think I'm good.*
Posted by Sammich
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NFL officially rejects the Bears final appeal for comp picks
Posted by OB25
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So dumb
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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and Cunningham reports to the white guy that has no experience*
Posted by shua
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Not to mention NFL hired 10 coaches and a few “lead football guys” this offseason, none minorities
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Not that I've kept up with everything here, but if Atlanta suddenly promotes this guy next year...
Posted by osklister
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Doubt it.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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it sounds like if someone just poached him to be GM, the Falcons would get picks*
Posted by shua
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so weird, considering they give out comp picks like candy*
Posted by shua
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And it hurts absolutely no one. Not one single team would complain about it
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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A complete crock of shit
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Such a load of shit*
Posted by illini21
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Uar Bernard is my guy
Posted by ATL
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Gabe
Posted by jdl Illinois EDGE Gabe Jacas is my GUY in this year’s class. He’s in my top-32 even though I recognize it’s high. Was just told he ran a sub-1.60 at his private workout today (he was still recovering from hamstring strain when Illini had pro day).
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i'm a big gabe guy
Posted by VIV
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Seems like a Dennis Allen fit too*
Posted by gvibes
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10 yard would be only .01 back of the top of the edge pool at the combine.
Posted by gvibes
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Kirk Cousins is generational in signing contracts
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Kirk cousins' career did not age well for Bomani Jones*
Posted by illini21
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Just think how much more he'd be worth if had more than 1 career playoff win*
Posted by illini222
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second only to bamm.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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LV paying him 20M this season seems insane. Go sign more OL with that money!*
Posted by John Coctostan
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They’re only paying him ~$11MM. Falcons on the hook for the other ~$9MM.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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gotcha. point stands though.
Posted by John Coctostan
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Lotta talk they want Mendoza to sit most or all of the season.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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By my count he’s signed for $559 million total dollars
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Stafford and Rodgers have both topped $600. I think those are the only two beating him
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Bought his own golf course even*
Posted by gvibes
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Fourth round pick. :-O
Posted by osklister
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Hey VIV, you may enjoy this - Ben Solak's all-film team
Posted by MC
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I did enjoy this!
Posted by VIV
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Seemed like it was trending this way, Puka Nacua heading to rehab*
Posted by OB25
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I think he's already there *
Posted by MC
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RBs
Posted by VIV
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What if Love falls and is available at 25. Should the Bears take him?
Posted by bjl63
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If Ana de Armas wants to blow you…Should you let her?
Posted by digs
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Lol*
Posted by CoronaTheirAss
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Absolutely. He's a complete game changer *
Posted by illini21
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i would eat my hat. i would put it at like 99% that he goes top 10.
Posted by VIV
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no
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Warren and McCaskey said Bears are still appealing the comp pick issue
Posted by AintHatin
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Seems like something they should have done before the draft order was set.
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
ian cunningham was in the GM photo at the NFL annual meeting*
Posted by VIV
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Did they put an asterisk above his head in the picture?*
Posted by OB25
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it was a tiny Matt Ryan head*
Posted by shua
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So what you’re saying is, the best approach may be to trade down in the first round
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Just like last year, this draft seems deep at positions the Bears need. Hopefully they execute.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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the problem will be finding someone who wants to trade up*
Posted by VIV
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Yup. Too bad Terry Fontenot isn’t still calling shots somewhere.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I’m guessing Simpson is long gone by 25*
Posted by bjl63
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There's always a sucker out there...*
Posted by uofi1998
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What is the Cardinals 2nd round pick? Asking for a friend*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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I am assuming it's early... but IDK*
Posted by uofi1998
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34*
Posted by VIV
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QBs
Posted by VIV
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I am absolutely ready to mock everyone who says Allar could be thing post-draft*
Posted by MC
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I think Simpson in the top 9 sounds amazing. He’s definitely worth a top 9 pick.*
Posted by voiceofreason
|
There were some weird takeaways recently from the Vikings getting Murray to “stay in school”
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
I did see a mock yesterday (CBS, I think) that had Luke getting drafted in Round 7 to Tampa. That'd
Posted by LovetheChief
|
backup to Baker seems like a good fit for Luke*
Posted by illini21
|
Was thinking exactly the same thing.*
Posted by uofi1998
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The Cardinals are going to have to take a flier on somebody. I'm hoping Nussmeier in the 3rd.
Posted by Desert
|
Honestly, none of them... give me a journeyman for a year... hell, give me Luke later...
Posted by uofi1998
|
Arbys*
Posted by Desert
|
Wondering if this is finally the year we get local blackouts again...
Posted by uofi1998
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If the Cardinals take Simpson, that might be it... not sure I can handle this franchise anymore.*
Posted by uofi1998
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Preach. I wish I could quit them, but the heart wants what the heart wants*
Posted by Desert
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Gave them up when I was 12... can do it again at (almost) 50. Mike Bidwell was supposed to be...
Posted by uofi1998
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i think someone is going to take him in the first round. *
Posted by VIV
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Grenade*
Posted by uofi1998
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I saw some hype pieces on Mesidor and now I want SF to take him.
Posted by MC
|
When you think of older prospects, think of Akheem!
Posted by VIV
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delete
Posted by VIV
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