2016 NFL Thread

 

You're higher on Pugh than I, although in fairness he has played approx. 14 different positions on the line in the past 3 years. I like Flowers, I think he'll develop...being a rookie thrown into the left tackle position is never a recipe for success, but I thought he played as solid as he could (don't have stats to back that up...just eye test). Biggest problem I recall was holding penalties, but that can (hopefully) be coached away/go with experience. That said if Stanly or somehow Tunsil is there, absolutely fine with that pick.

 

The thing about Elliot for me is...when was the last time the giants really had a dominant back that could handle all three phases on a consistent level?? Would be Tiki, and that was a decade ago. If Elliot pans out as expected (always an if admittedly) then some pressure will be taken off the passing game/Odell and hopefully make teams respect the play action (which teams shouldn't have done with the giants for several years).

 

 

 

Of course, as usual, it all depends what happens above them...it just seems like they will have some good options and will be interesting to see what JR values.

 

But LB and DE should be top priorities IMO. DT is supposedly deep this year, so perhaps get a bargain in the 3rd or 4th round.

The 2016 draft will be kicking off in just over 24 hours. Anyone care to make predictions (or express hope) for their teams take this year??

How does out resident eagles fan(s?) feel about the trade up to #2? How does out resident the-rams-are-my-number-two-team feel about the trade up to #1?

He could be fine, but he could flub. Regardless I don't forsee him being anything more than fine, but Denver won a SB with a full season of less than fine QB play so who knows. 

Elite defense, (Im sure will still very good in 2016) stacked with weapons, some time away from the cespool of the Jets. This is his time to finally shine. 

As mentioned in the last, happy about the Giants pick ups. Certainly address some major needs, and hope they can draft well. This year is too soon to be thinking SB or anything but I'm hoping for at least a return to respectability. If Eli and Beckham were able to drag the team as far as they did, a few improvements is all that's needed to go from 6 wins to 10 easy. 

The Calvin news was kinda crazy to me, flat out retirement but MWH hit it, good ol Detroit is a soul sucker. 

Painful as it is to say now, this does free up a lot of $ for the Lions, addition by subtraction is unsexy and unpopular but it does work. 

Browns let Johnnie Football go, not surprising.

Steelers have been quiet thus far in FA, as usual.

rushfan4 wrote: The Lions have enough problems with "too many men on the field" penalties.  What do you think would happen with 22 WRs?  :)

^ Maybe be able to stop a hail mary pass? 

Too soon I'm sure!

I would think they would need to sign at least 22 more WRs to match Megatron's impact.  Strangely enough, I saw that Jones turned down interest from the Patriots (and the Bangles) to join the lions. Curious to know what the pats were offering, however.

Ngata was a good move indeed.

Jenkins, Harrison, and Vernon.

Probably a bit rich, but I'm glad JR is trying.  And lord knows we need the help!