Everyone has their opinions. All the talking heads get to change their mind every week. So let's put down what we think will happen.
With the first pick in th.......oh who's kidding who?
It's gonna be winston. I wouldn't have him if you paid me to take him, but that's who they are going to pick.
With the second pick, the Tennessee Titans select.....Leonard Williams. Strong/solid pick with a guy who will likely be a day one starter. They have other plans at QB
Really the only one of these "high pick" defensive guys that even comes close to safe.
With the Third pick, the Jacksonville Jaguars select.....Kevin White, wide receiver, West Virgina. Surprise? Why? He's prototypical, to the best of my knowledge has no red flags and will give the Jags a MUCH needed boost on offense.
With the fourth pick, the Oaklands Raiders select...Amari Cooper, Alabama (roll tide!) They wanted White, but they are not unhappy. Technically, Cooper had monster stats last year, played in a pro style offense, and will be a terrific compliment to Carr.
With the 5th pick, The Washington Redskins select...Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon University. It's a no-brainer. They don't have to start him right away, they know for a fact that "bob" isn't going to work out, and the stats are astronomical. That doesn't mean he won't be a first day starter, but they don't need to. IMHO, a steal and a far safer bet than "bob"
With the 6th pick, the NY Jets select, Shane Ray, Missouri. My take is that the Jets had a top 5 defense iirc but need a pass rusher. I'm thinking that Ray is the safest bet and Bowles is not real flighty with this type of thing.
With the 7th pick, the Chicago Bears select, Dante Fowler Jr, Florida. Well, they can't pass. I don't like him too much personally. For a guy that is being drafted this high, I'd expect much better college numbers. He's just on the edge of being an "upside" or "potential" player....which usually means bust. But, he's the best of what is there.
With the 8th pick, the Atlanta Falcons select, Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin. Offense generally scores points, the defense is a rebuilding project (nothing remaining is worth missing at RB here) and the offense has most of the other elements. There will be decent enough prospects to start building the defense in later rounds, but they need to take the pressure off of Ryan.
With the 9th pick, the NY football Giants select, Danny Shelton, Washington. A steal. One of those guys that can be used to plug/play day one. Will give the Giants a solid/flexible player probably to the point where when his contract is up they'll either have to give him big cash or franchise him.
With the 10th pick, there has been a trade. The Minnesota Vikings have traded with the rams and selected Devante Parker, wide receiver, Louisville. Patterson was a bust. They don't have Greg Jennings anymore and they need someone opposite Wallace. The rams wanted a boatload of players that are already gone so they got a couple of extra picks and swap places.
How'd I do? It's a crap shoot.....but just for fun......
With the first pick in th.......oh who's kidding who?
It's gonna be winston. I wouldn't have him if you paid me to take him, but that's who they are going to pick.With the second pick, the Tennessee Titans select.....Leonard Williams. Strong/solid pick with a guy who will likely be a day one starter. They have other plans at QB
Really the only one of these "high pick" defensive guys that even comes close to safe.With the Third pick, the Jacksonville Jaguars select.....Kevin White, wide receiver, West Virgina. Surprise? Why? He's prototypical, to the best of my knowledge has no red flags and will give the Jags a MUCH needed boost on offense.
With the fourth pick, the Oaklands Raiders select...Amari Cooper, Alabama (roll tide!) They wanted White, but they are not unhappy. Technically, Cooper had monster stats last year, played in a pro style offense, and will be a terrific compliment to Carr.
With the 5th pick, The Washington Redskins select...Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon University. It's a no-brainer. They don't have to start him right away, they know for a fact that "bob" isn't going to work out, and the stats are astronomical. That doesn't mean he won't be a first day starter, but they don't need to. IMHO, a steal and a far safer bet than "bob"
With the 6th pick, the NY Jets select, Shane Ray, Missouri. My take is that the Jets had a top 5 defense iirc but need a pass rusher. I'm thinking that Ray is the safest bet and Bowles is not real flighty with this type of thing.
With the 7th pick, the Chicago Bears select, Dante Fowler Jr, Florida. Well, they can't pass. I don't like him too much personally. For a guy that is being drafted this high, I'd expect much better college numbers. He's just on the edge of being an "upside" or "potential" player....which usually means bust. But, he's the best of what is there.
With the 8th pick, the Atlanta Falcons select, Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin. Offense generally scores points, the defense is a rebuilding project (nothing remaining is worth missing at RB here) and the offense has most of the other elements. There will be decent enough prospects to start building the defense in later rounds, but they need to take the pressure off of Ryan.
With the 9th pick, the NY football Giants select, Danny Shelton, Washington. A steal. One of those guys that can be used to plug/play day one. Will give the Giants a solid/flexible player probably to the point where when his contract is up they'll either have to give him big cash or franchise him.
With the 10th pick, there has been a trade. The Minnesota Vikings have traded with the rams and selected Devante Parker, wide receiver, Louisville. Patterson was a bust. They don't have Greg Jennings anymore and they need someone opposite Wallace. The rams wanted a boatload of players that are already gone so they got a couple of extra picks and swap places.
How'd I do?
It's a crap shoot.....but just for fun......
