2018 NFL Draft Thread

[CWSooner]

True on both counts.

[MrNubbz]

UCLA QB Josh Rosen sitting out the bowl game. Can't say I blame him. He's the probable #1 pick, #2 at worst. Nothing to gain and everything to lose.

I agree UCLA emptied the vaults for Chip who left CFB under cloudy circumstances.Many top picks get hurt i.e.Jake Butt for instance.For what an Atta boy.Different if they are in the CFP or Big Bowl.If coaches like Jimbo Fisher can sign an unholy contract why shouldn't the players who get them there at least get that opportunity.Jimbo doesn't approach that coin if he's at say Utah ST or some where comparable.Players however should pay back their Universty Schollie - JMO

[Mdot21]

Josh Rosen wants to go to the Giants. Might not enter the NFL Draft if the Browns are going to pick him.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2018/story/_/id/21863509/josh-rosen-prefers-new-york-giants-cleveland-browns-hesitate-enter-draft-cleveland-commits-him

[Mdot21]

Ohio State CB Denzel Ward and DE Sam Hubbard officially declare for the NFL draft. Not a surprise, everyone saw both coming, but it's official now.

EDIT: with Hubbard declaring, and Jayln Holmes and Tyquan Lewis graduating, does this leave just Bosa Jr. and the true frosh Chase Young at DE on the entire roster going in 2018?

[betarhoalphadelta]

Can someone explain why NFL scouts are so high on the guy who leads the entire FBS in turnovers? 

[Mdot21]

Can someone explain why NFL scouts are so high on the guy who leads the entire FBS in turnovers?

very good question. Darnold is a bit of a gun slinger. He takes a lot of chances he probably shouldn't it. Lot of NFL coaches probably think "oh I can fix that".

[MaximumSam]

Ohio State CB Denzel Ward and DE Sam Hubbard officially declare for the NFL draft. Not a surprise, everyone saw both coming, but it's official now.

EDIT: with Hubbard declaring, and Jayln Holmes and Tyquan Lewis graduating, does this leave just Bosa Jr. and the true frosh Chase Young at DE on the entire roster going in 2018?

Jonathon Cooper too

[MrNubbz]

very good question. Darnold is a bit of a gun slinger. He takes a lot of chances he probably shouldn't it. Lot of NFL coaches probably think "oh I can fix that".

Hue Jackson is one of these blithering idiots.Watching Kizer repeating errors continually every week.Then trotting him right back out there on the next series.And he's made enough money to walk away right now and never have to work again.It's maddening

[Mdot21]

Jonathon Cooper too

oh yeah, forgot all about him. He was a high 4* borderline 5*. Was kinda smallish though out of HS, was listed in the 220's. Which meant he was probably really 215. Has he put on the necessary weight?

[Mdot21]

Hue Jackson is one of these blithering idiots.Watching Kizer repeating errors continually every week.Then trotting him right back out there on the next series.And he's made enough money to walk away right now and never have to work again.It's maddening

feel bad for Kizer. Kid is ultra talented, just a little bit immature. He wasn't anywhere near ready for the NFL game. Should've been redshirting this year.

[rook119]

Barkley was shut down in multiple games this year, although he has value as a pass-catcher.  Is he really that highly thought of?  

He had a bad game vs. OSU, okay, that's fine.  But IU and Rutgers?  Was he hurt?

He's considered to be a better prospect than Elliott. Plus if Barkley has something going for him its that he wasn't used all that much. PSU would go quarters forgetting that he's even on the field. Good RBs are underrated. 1st of all in their 2nd contract you don't have to pay them much (Bell will make what 30M? guarenteed and the Steelers even with their talent are trassssshhhhh on O without him). Passing is more difficult in the playoffs when the refs swallow the whistle. You need a running game.  Yes you can find a good RB later in the draft but that's true for just about any position (Brady, Brown, Sherman etc). 
I wouldn't draft a RB top 10 if I didn't have a QB, apparently SF does. High 1st round RBs should be the final piece, not the 1st piece of your offense. Also if they do pick him I would offer a late 2nd or 3rd round pick for Hyde in a sec. 

[Mdot21]

He's considered to be a better prospect than Elliott. Plus if Barkley has something going for him its that he wasn't used all that much. PSU would go quarters forgetting that he's even on the field. Good RBs are underrated. 1st of all in their 2nd contract you don't have to pay them much (Bell will make what 30M? guarenteed and the Steelers even with their talent are trassssshhhhh on O without him). Passing is more difficult in the playoffs when the refs swallow the whistle. You need a running game.  Yes you can find a good RB later in the draft but that's true for just about any position (Brady, Brown, Sherman etc).
I wouldn't draft a RB top 10 if I didn't have a QB, apparently SF does. High 1st round RBs should be the final piece, not the 1st piece of your offense. Also if they do pick him I would offer a late 2nd or 3rd round pick for Hyde in a sec.

49ers should absolutely pick Barkley and KEEP Hyde too. That RB duo would be straight up lethal with a QB like Garoppolo. Garoppolo is the real deal. His release is lighting quick, he is an anticipatory thrower and man is he accurate. A QB like that can make the other pieces on offense around him better.
49ers have A TON of cap space. They could get real good in a hurry if they pick the right players with their draft picks and sign the right F/A's. Draft Barkley, shore up the OL and get a TE and a WR and watch that offense go KABOOM with Garoppolo pulling the trigger and Kyle Shannahan calling the plays.

[OrangeAfroMan]

very good question. Darnold is a bit of a gun slinger. He takes a lot of chances he probably shouldn't it. Lot of NFL coaches probably think "oh I can fix that".

Just like people in bad relationships.  
Oh, I thought I'd convince you to want kids.
I thought you'd grow out of playing video games.
I thought you'd want to stay home with me instead of going out all the time.
He only hit me that one time.
I thought we talked about this - your financial trouble is our financial trouble.
And on and on.  

[ELA]

Iowa CB Josh Jackson declares for the draft.  Was a unanimous consensus AA, and a Thorpe finalist.