Day of Draft Rumors

[Basbear]

2 minutes ago, Jackie Lee said:

It feels like besides a bunch of teams reaching for QB's and a few elite receivers, the value doesn't change much from the teens to the late 30's

Most reports there are the top 3 and maybe the clear 4th is Brian Thomas Jr.

After that its the same bag, just what do you prefer slot, speed, hands, etc?? The group form 5th - 12ish have very similar grades. Which is why I thought waiting until 65 for WR is the smartest play, cause the talent level at CB, C, and edge drops massively compared to WR. Even that 101 pick could have a WR that many teams had a 2nd round grade on. 

But the X factor is trying to make young into a NFL QB, that means 33........PLUS another mid-rounder on WR.....

[KBRed]

Have we seen Cam next to Bryce?

[CPF4LIFE]

2 minutes ago, KBRed said:

Have we seen Cam next to Bryce?

Do we need to be disappointed even more?

Edited April 25 by CPF4LIFE

[chknwing]

dont know how but I believe carolina ends up with 2 picks in rounds 2, 3, and 4

[Basbear]

3 minutes ago, KBRed said:

Have we seen Cam next to Bryce?

 I think the same mogging would happen in young meeting Caleb......

 

[Basbear]

Just now, chknwing said:

dont know how but I believe carolina ends up with 2 picks in rounds 2, 3, and 4

2 in each round?

gut?

[Jackie Lee]

 

[Basbear]

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Cincinnati Bengals

Multiple teams interested in veteran WR Tyler Boyd told PFN that the indication that they’ve received is that he plans to make his decision on where he plans to sign for the 2024 season after the draft.

The feeling is, as a source with one of the teams said, is that he wants to see what teams do in the draft before going forward.

Boyd, who is clearly the top slot receiver available on the open market, was looking for at least $9 million per year at one point earlier this offseason, another source said. The veteran pass catcher signed a four-year extension in July 2019 worth $43 million ($10.75 million per season), which expired in March.

Houston Texans

The Houston Texans looked into the potential of acquiring veteran WR Stefon Diggs, which went down on April 3, well before then, a league source with knowledge of the situation told us.

The source indicated that the team was looking into his background and potential fit with them at least three to four weeks before the trade with the Buffalo Bills was completed.

That would indicate that it wasn’t just the Bills who were looking to move him. As the source explained, the Texans felt that they wanted to build on last year’s surprising success to make another run in the playoffs.

 

Philadelphia Eagles

There’s been surprising buzz around the Philadelphia Eagles and the wide receiver position.
As a coaching source who has worked with new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore in the past told us this week, his base offense, when he has enough players at the position, is 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR).

Behind the two starters at wide receiver (A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith) are two veterans on one-year deals (DeVante Parker and Parris Campbell) who have had their share of injuries over the years.

Tennessee Titans

Multiple league sources strongly believe LT Joe Alt, if he falls to them at No. 7 overall, will be the selection at that spot.

The feeling here is that by selecting Alt, who our sources say is the “safest” left tackle for the 2024 NFL Draft, would help solidify the left side of the Titans’ offensive line with Peter Skoronski entrenched at LG.

If Tennessee is able to secure Alt, that would enable the coaches to move third-year OT Nicholas Petit-Frere to RT to compete for the starting job there.

Defensively, a source with knowledge of the scheme says Tennessee’s expected to run a 3-4 front with new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson. However, his scheme has some differences from former head coach Mike Vrabel’s version of the 3-4, which has its roots from the New England Patriots.

Washington Commanders

With a whopping six picks available within the top 100 selections (one first, two seconds, three thirds), some teams have told us they expect the Commanders to explore the possibility of packaging some draft assets to trade up for a higher-graded player to address needs on both sides of the ball (OL, DE, CB).

 

Latest Buzz on Top NFL Draft Prospects

Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington

There’s been a lot of talk in the scouting world lately that, despite his injury history, Michael Penix Jr. will wind up being a first-round pick.

Penix, known in coaching and scouting circles as possessing the best deep arm of all the QBs projected to go off the board within the first few rounds, has shown the ability to process information well based on the game tape from the past few seasons.

Some teams feel that there will be at least a few teams looking to replace their veteran signal-callers over the next few seasons and will look into either trading up from Round 2 or trading down in the first in order to select him later where he would be seen as a better value.

Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

There has seemed to be a lot of buzz surrounding Adonai Mitchell in recent weeks, and as one scouting source said, it’s because of his size, speed, and talent.

While he’s seen as a “late bloomer” and didn’t have huge numbers in college, Mitchell is still projected to go off the board late first/early second round due to upside and how he projects to be a starter at some point within the first few seasons at the next level.

 

Jalyx Hunt, EDGE, Houston Christian

If you’re looking for a player who could go off the board much higher than first thought, it could be this guy.

Jalyx Hunt started his collegiate football career off at Cornell as a safety but would eventually transition to edge rusher at Houston Christian due in part to a late growth spurt.

[45catfan]

1 hour ago, MHS831 said:

If I were starting a game next week and had McCarthy and Penix on my roster--its Penix all day.  McCarthy seems to be running a self-promotion add.  At the beginning of all this, you and I (I think) debated whether McCarthy would be there at 33. 

I was listening to a radio show today and they discussed QBs at length.  Maye, was the biggest boom or bust prospect of the big 6.  McCarthy was the biggest question mark.  He played with an elite OL, dominant run game and heck of a head coach.  What would he look like on a, say. 1-15 NFL team? Nix, while universally QB6, they said at least you know what you are getting...solid, steady, yet unspectacular.  Obviously know Williams and Daniels are going off the board #1, #2.  Maye, may (pun), not be QB3 and that also may not be the Patriots with the third selection.  For all the UNC homers around here, Drake isn't the lock he was looking like months ago.  People have picked his game apart and come away less than blown away.

[MHS831]

6 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

I was listening to a radio show today and they discussed QBs at length.  Maye, was the biggest boom or bust prospect of the big 6.  McCarthy was the biggest question mark.  He played with an elite OL, dominant run game and heck of a head coach.  What would he look like on a, say. 1-15 NFL team? Nix, while universally QB6, they said at least you know what you are getting...solid, steady, yet unspectacular.  Obviously know Williams and Daniels are going off the board #1, #2.  Maye, may (pun), not be QB3 and that also may not be the Patriots with the third selection.  For all the UNC homers around here, Drake isn't the lock he was looking like months ago.  People have picked his game apart and come away less than blown away.

I think I posted it on this thread, but Miami might go up and get Penix before the Raidahs.  The Broncos could trade back and still get Nix at 21.  I see this as a possible move tonight. 

[CPF4LIFE]

Drake Mayes game getting picked apart but not Bryce is crazy stuff.

[Jackie Lee]

54 minutes ago, KBRed said:

Have we seen Cam next to Bryce?

Bout the same build

 

[Jackie Lee]

 

[MHS831]

53 minutes ago, KBRed said:

Have we seen Cam next to Bryce?

Cam is taller.  Note that Sean Payton says exactly what Canales has been saying.  You could argue that he did well with Brees but not Russell, but Russell has been successful at his height and we do not know that was the reason he decided to part ways.  While height is a factor, Payton (the QB whisperer) does not seem to be that concerned about it---

Payton said the Saints had two “really good guards” in Jahri Evans and Carl Nicks who helped Brees climb the pocket and find throwing lanes. Payton has coached QBs of various heights and he knows how to help create throwing those lanes.

Whether the Broncos land a tall quarterback or a shorter prospect, Payton said it’s Denver’s job to set them up for success. 

“I do think part of our jobs is to build around the strength of your players,” Payton said. “Even this year, what are the things that we feel like our receivers do well, that ‘Russ’ does well and that the running backs [do well]? That’s our job. And so our offense — and when I say our, [I mean] wherever I’ve been — it has been kind of an evolution of starting with the ingredients we have then building around them. So I think there’s still some things that are paramount today.

“At some point, teams are going to make you win from the pocket. We can rush a certain way to keep a quarterback from escaping. We’re going to have to be — wherever you’re at — proficient enough on third down to take a snap, find a throw and protect that spot that you’re referencing, regardless of height. I think oftentimes, these guys are seeing through lanes, not necessarily over them. Certainly for some quarterbacks, that can be a little bit more challenging.”

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