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(04-27-2018 06:00 AM)Cat-Man Wrote:  I think everyone passing on Jackson 31 picks in the first round (some multiple times) is quite telling. No doubt he is a talent. I heard Tony Pike say on the radio last night that Jackson had a terrible pro day. Basically showed teams that he couldn't read defenses, and also some flaws in his techniques. Also said he had heard that Jackson was hard to reach and wouldn't return phone calls throughout this draft evaluation process. Tony also said that he's heard rumors that Jackson's mom, who represents Jackson, has been difficult to deal with. There must be truth to most of that for reason of his slide.

First I've heard of the pro day issues. Selfishly, I hope they are accurate as I wasn't thrilled to see us pass on him at 21 and then to see the Ravens swoop in at the end of R1 to get him. I hope it's not something we are kicking ourselves over for the next decade.

Ok. I've had time to sleep on it and listen to/read all the draft reviews and Browns' management interviews and I'm coming around more on the Mayfield pick. GM Dorsey had been scouting and studying Mayfield even before he was hired by Cleveland over 4 months ago. He's been leaning to pick Mayfield and came out convinced "he's the guy" after all the due diligence done before, during and after the combine. It wasn't it came down to Allen, Darnold or Mayfield a few days before the draft - Mayfield was their guy for some time. Fine. IMO the metrics (yes Mark are you listening) clearly show Mayfield as the top college QB coming out of the draft. He's played for 4 years and there is plenty of game film and stats to review for consistency. I don't believe the comparisons to Manziel are fair or accurate but obviously many in Browns nation and beyond still see it that way. To me, Mayfield is the "high risk/high reward" QB pick. Can his college game translate to the NFL? Will the Browns tailor their offense to match his skill set and put him in the best position to be successful? Darnold IMO was the "safer" pick and the Browns have blown too many high draft picks. Time will tell.

I still would've taken Chubb over Ward at #4. Ward was a need pick and the Browns felt he was the best corner in the draft. Apparently, they desired to trade down from #4 and still take Ward but weren't able to get a deal done. I think Chubb had a higher value/best available player at #4 but the Browns went with need. I admit we have zero cornerbacks that have any decent speed or strong man-to-man cover skills. However, IMO if you have an elite dee line then that takes pressure off your corners.

In terms of Round 1 overall, did anyone see the reaction of Josh Rosen after getting selected at #10? He looked like he was going to cry. I don't know about that dude. He's skinny as a bean pole and seems entitled/spoiled. Time will tell.

I thought Denver got a gift selecting Chubb at #5 to pair him opposite Von Miller. The Dolphins got great value and need from selecting Fitzpatick at #11.

(04-27-2018 10:57 AM)UCGrad1992 Wrote:  Ok. I've had time to sleep on it and listen to/read all the draft reviews and Browns' management interviews and I'm coming around more on the Mayfield pick. GM Dorsey had been scouting and studying Mayfield even before he was hired by Cleveland over 4 months ago. He's been leaning to pick Mayfield and came out convinced "he's the guy" after all the due diligence done before, during and after the combine. It wasn't it came down to Allen, Darnold or Mayfield a few days before the draft - Mayfield was their guy for some time. Fine. IMO the metrics (yes Mark are you listening) clearly show Mayfield as the top college QB coming out of the draft. He's played for 4 years and there is plenty of game film and stats to review for consistency. I don't believe the comparisons to Manziel are fair or accurate but obviously many in Browns nation and beyond still see it that way. To me, Mayfield is the "high risk/high reward" QB pick. Can his college game translate to the NFL? Will the Browns tailor their offense to match his skill set and put him in the best position to be successful? Darnold IMO was the "safer" pick and the Browns have blown too many high draft picks. Time will tell.

I still would've taken Chubb over Ward at #4. Ward was a need pick and the Browns felt he was the best corner in the draft. Apparently, they desired to trade down from #4 and still take Ward but weren't able to get a deal done. I think Chubb had a higher value/best available player at #4 but the Browns went with need. I admit we have zero cornerbacks that have any decent speed or strong man-to-man cover skills. However, IMO if you have an elite dee line then that takes pressure off your corners.

In terms of Round 1 overall, did anyone see the reaction of Josh Rosen after getting selected at #10? He looked like he was going to cry. I don't know about that dude. He's skinny as a bean pole and seems entitled/spoiled. Time will tell.

I thought Denver got a gift selecting Chubb at #5 to pair him opposite Von Miller. The Dolphins got great value and need from selecting Fitzpatick at #11.

I thought all the QBs in the draft his year were flawed, but I personally liked Mayfield best. There are always concerns about his size, but he was such a great passer to all parts of the field that I think he's a very high upside QB. He had some of that Manziel playmaking, but he was just as good at standing in the pocket and delivering strikes short, medium and long. Darnold had very high turnover numbers in college and his ability to read the field is something I question. I hate Allen as a pro prospect. This is the first qb the Browns have taken in a long time I think has a chance to be good to great NFL starter. Obviously, it's really hard to predict these things, but I don't blame them for the pick.

Bengals coming up in a few picks, I'm guessing they'll either go with OT Connor Williams or one of the safeties (Reid or Harrison) depending upon who is left. Might surprise with a TE (Goedert) or a CB (Jackson).

Traded down

(04-27-2018 07:04 PM)bearcatmark Wrote:  Traded down

What did they get in return

(04-27-2018 07:21 PM)Billy_Bearcat Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 07:04 PM)bearcatmark Wrote:  Traded down

What did they get in return

They traded back around 8 spaces with their second rounder in return for trading up around 22 spaces with their 2nd 3rd round pick iirc. I'm pretty happy with Day 2. Despite trading back they were the first team to select a safety on day 2 so they clearly got the guy they were targeting at another position of need. Then in R3 after the trade they had back to back picks and got the kid from Moeller/OSU in Sam Hubbard and a LB from Texas named Jefferson who was Big 12 Defensive POY.

2 Points:
1. Gotta give the Enquirer kudos for their draft coverage. They listed 10 guys to watch for the Bengals to take on Day 2 and all 3 guys they took were on the list of 10.
2. Haven't seen anybody comment on the Steeler moving from 79 to 76 (thereby jumping the Bengals picks at 77 and 78) to draft QB Mason Rudolph. Obviously the only reason to do that is if you have a strong fear that the Bengals were going to take him. I'm curious if they were right.

(04-28-2018 09:21 AM)Bearhawkeye Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 07:21 PM)Billy_Bearcat Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 07:04 PM)bearcatmark Wrote:  Traded down

What did they get in return

They traded back around 8 spaces with their second rounder in return for trading up around 22 spaces with their 2nd 3rd round pick iirc. I'm pretty happy with Day 2. Despite trading back they were the first team to select a safety on day 2 so they clearly got the guy they were targeting at another position of need. Then in R3 after the trade they had back to back picks and got the kid from Moeller/OSU in Sam Hubbard and a LB from Texas named Jefferson who was Big 12 Defensive POY.

2 Points:
1. Gotta give the Enquirer kudos for their draft coverage. They listed 10 guys to watch for the Bengals to take on Day 2 and all 3 guys they took were on the list of 10.
2. Haven't seen anybody comment on the Steeler moving from 79 to 76 (thereby jumping the Bengals picks at 77 and 78) to draft QB Mason Rudolph. Obviously the only reason to do that is if you have a strong fear that the Bengals were going to take him. I'm curious if they were right.

Sounded like from Lewis they were thinking qb at 77/78 and this Steelers did take thei guy.

(04-30-2018 05:54 AM)50Cent Wrote:  

(04-28-2018 09:21 AM)Bearhawkeye Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 07:21 PM)Billy_Bearcat Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 07:04 PM)bearcatmark Wrote:  Traded down

What did they get in return

They traded back around 8 spaces with their second rounder in return for trading up around 22 spaces with their 2nd 3rd round pick iirc. I'm pretty happy with Day 2. Despite trading back they were the first team to select a safety on day 2 so they clearly got the guy they were targeting at another position of need. Then in R3 after the trade they had back to back picks and got the kid from Moeller/OSU in Sam Hubbard and a LB from Texas named Jefferson who was Big 12 Defensive POY.

2 Points:
1. Gotta give the Enquirer kudos for their draft coverage. They listed 10 guys to watch for the Bengals to take on Day 2 and all 3 guys they took were on the list of 10.
2. Haven't seen anybody comment on the Steeler moving from 79 to 76 (thereby jumping the Bengals picks at 77 and 78) to draft QB Mason Rudolph. Obviously the only reason to do that is if you have a strong fear that the Bengals were going to take him. I'm curious if they were right.

Sounded like from Lewis they were thinking qb at 77/78 and this Steelers did take thei guy.

I like Logan Woodside about as much as Allen and Rudolph. I doubt any of those guys become nfl starters but Woodside could be a solid backup and theirs always the chance their is more.

(04-30-2018 05:54 AM)50Cent Wrote:  

(04-28-2018 09:21 AM)Bearhawkeye Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 07:21 PM)Billy_Bearcat Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 07:04 PM)bearcatmark Wrote:  Traded down

What did they get in return

They traded back around 8 spaces with their second rounder in return for trading up around 22 spaces with their 2nd 3rd round pick iirc. I'm pretty happy with Day 2. Despite trading back they were the first team to select a safety on day 2 so they clearly got the guy they were targeting at another position of need. Then in R3 after the trade they had back to back picks and got the kid from Moeller/OSU in Sam Hubbard and a LB from Texas named Jefferson who was Big 12 Defensive POY.

2 Points:
1. Gotta give the Enquirer kudos for their draft coverage. They listed 10 guys to watch for the Bengals to take on Day 2 and all 3 guys they took were on the list of 10.
2. Haven't seen anybody comment on the Steeler moving from 79 to 76 (thereby jumping the Bengals picks at 77 and 78) to draft QB Mason Rudolph. Obviously the only reason to do that is if you have a strong fear that the Bengals were going to take him. I'm curious if they were right.

Sounded like from Lewis they were thinking qb at 77/78 and this Steelers did take thei guy.

Enquirer kinda clears this up a bit today. Seems Lewis taken a bit out of context and wasn’t speaking about pick at 77 rather just normal discussion about all positions.

(04-30-2018 06:09 AM)bearcatmark Wrote:  

(04-30-2018 05:54 AM)50Cent Wrote:  

(04-28-2018 09:21 AM)Bearhawkeye Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 07:21 PM)Billy_Bearcat Wrote:  

(04-27-2018 07:04 PM)bearcatmark Wrote:  Traded down

What did they get in return

They traded back around 8 spaces with their second rounder in return for trading up around 22 spaces with their 2nd 3rd round pick iirc. I'm pretty happy with Day 2. Despite trading back they were the first team to select a safety on day 2 so they clearly got the guy they were targeting at another position of need. Then in R3 after the trade they had back to back picks and got the kid from Moeller/OSU in Sam Hubbard and a LB from Texas named Jefferson who was Big 12 Defensive POY.

2 Points:
1. Gotta give the Enquirer kudos for their draft coverage. They listed 10 guys to watch for the Bengals to take on Day 2 and all 3 guys they took were on the list of 10.
2. Haven't seen anybody comment on the Steeler moving from 79 to 76 (thereby jumping the Bengals picks at 77 and 78) to draft QB Mason Rudolph. Obviously the only reason to do that is if you have a strong fear that the Bengals were going to take him. I'm curious if they were right.

Sounded like from Lewis they were thinking qb at 77/78 and this Steelers did take thei guy.

I like Logan Woodside about as much as Allen and Rudolph. I doubt any of those guys become nfl starters but Woodside could be a solid backup and theirs always the chance their is more.

We just need someone to fill AJ McCarron's spot. And by that, I simply mean a name that rabid fans call for to replace Andy Dalton when things go south. They don't actually have to perform - just need a jersey with a name on the back of it.