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Post by texs31 on Apr 26, 2022 21:52:34 GMT -5
Seems like worrying about a player being the 6th best defender on his team is a weird reason to not like a guy.
1. Georgia was STACKED 2. Ignores the ability of a pro staff to coach up a player 3. Outperforming a teammate who was better in college is not that rare.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 25, 2022 15:02:59 GMT -5
Pats already making trades. Send their 5th to Houston for a 6th and a 7th.
Edit - not clear which of 2 5ths going or which 6th coming back.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 24, 2022 13:18:34 GMT -5
I would opine that if Hill is the pick it's because BB thinks his probability to succeed in the NFL is higher than others available when picking more so than what position he plays (though versatility will surely play a role).
I'd also HOPE they trade back and pick up another top 100 pick before taking him.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 23, 2022 19:28:11 GMT -5
I've read many who say he can, it's just not his best position.
Those that want to project Hill to the Pats see the DMac arc.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 19, 2022 15:46:15 GMT -5
He's definitely operated like that in the past, though not sure he's faced the same kinds of fundamental holes in the present when doing so. I'd put OT and DL in the same tier as "not my first choice but could be best value". Also a place we've had success lower in the draft (though not lately) I’m in the weird camp that thinks a big DT is a higher priority than a linebacker. Not weird at all.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 18, 2022 18:18:54 GMT -5
We must now address him as DPOY Marcus Smart.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 15, 2022 12:49:36 GMT -5
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Post by texs31 on Apr 15, 2022 9:46:53 GMT -5
The idea that BB was going full rebuild is fairly absurd.
I would also argue that a full rebuild in the NFL is pretty much "find the next QB". Many feel he has done that. So what else do you want? Trading off veteran pieces now likely does more harm than good.
BB did basically 2 yrs worth of spending in 1 offseason bc he could. He's also in a position to keep adding young talent and put a competitive team with playoff aspirations on the field.
A LOT of things would have to go right to be real SB contenders but that doesn't mean they need to break it all down which would risk hurting Jones (physically and mentally).
This isn't the NHL/NBA/MLB where you can get stuck in the middle for years. Turnarounds in a short period happen all the time.
Keep moving forward and build around Mac.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 12, 2022 15:34:38 GMT -5
What are the chances that he'd dominate enough that his contract would exceed that which he could get as a LT? Despite reservations on him, even mediocre LTs get paid.
Remember, at no time did they move him inside despite having Brown and Onwenu. It's not impossible they do know but seems unlikely.
Related, I read some write ups on Green that he had "positional flexibilty" but then sited issues he had playing T.
IF they draft him in 1st rd, I hope it's bc they see him with the ability to be coached up to play LT and not bc they only see him as a guard.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 12, 2022 10:41:00 GMT -5
My only caveat to the 1st rd LG is that I'd be stunned if they kick Wynn inside. Despite his pre-draft scouting report, they seem to look at him as a LT
Could that change? I guess? Just not confident they would do so (FWIW he and his agent would probably be PISSED to as he heads to FA).
So, if someone wants to tell me there is a 1st rd tackle that spends this year at LG (don't even know if the candidates in that range could) and then moves outside next year, fine.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 9, 2022 15:10:48 GMT -5
Thanks to The Beast, that will be almost impossible.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 9, 2022 14:37:57 GMT -5
Executive of the year. This doesn’t show my first trade down. Traded out of the first round with Houston then back up to her Elam. Also, when I picked Merchie, there were a ton of LBs left so I took him thinking one would fall to 68… the ones i wanted did not but I chose to take Anderson anyways. I would love this draft I don't know why I couldn't get the picture to show but I did one where I: - Traded back from 21 to 29 and got 94 and 121 in return (used Phil Perry's trade idea from a couple mocks ago) - Took Kaiir Elam at 29 - DeMarvin Leal at 54 - Shakir at 80 - Marcus Jones (Slot CB from Houston) at 94 - Tyreke Smith (EDGE from OSU) at 121 - Matt Waletzko (OT from NDSU) at 127 - Zach Tom (OL from Wake Forest) at 158 - Bo Melton (X from Rutgers) at 180 - Marquan McCall (NT from Kentucky) at 200 - Adam Anderson (EDGE from Georgia) at 210. Waletzko and Melton garnered B-, Smith a B. Everything else A- or A. Though the trade was a B. I did another version where I actually DID take Dax Hill at 29 and replaced Smith with Cordale Flot (CB from LSU). Took him lower though and played around with picks 121 and 127 some.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 9, 2022 14:28:44 GMT -5
With Philly winning it comes down to this:
C's win, Bucks lose = #2 seed for Boston Bucks and Sixers win, C's lose = #4 seed for Boston All other scenarios = #3 seed
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Post by texs31 on Apr 8, 2022 15:16:15 GMT -5
Not sure how this compares to most offseasons (a few weeks before the draft) but he Patriots only have 70 players under contract right now. Outside of, what, a handful of veteran FAs they might bring it that leaves around 15 draftee or UDFA spots to fill.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 8, 2022 12:14:32 GMT -5
What about George Karlaftis DE 6'4" 270, reminds me of Flowers. Guy that can play outside stopping the run and pass rushing, yet also move inside to also pass rush given he's a violent hands, power and non stop motor type guy. Then bring in Uche and Perkins. No better way to help your secondary than non stop pressure. I kinda love the idea of speed and power rushers. On the other hand, you could just sign Flowers! Cameron Thomas is another guy, 6'5" 270 same type of player all about Violent hands, powe rush and motor, also good against the run and setting the edge. Yet he's more of a 2nd round guy. FWIW - Bedard thinks both could either be strong side 43 Ends or bulk up and be 34 Ends. Obviously, not something you'd be doing in season but you wouldn't necessarily be locking yourself to a "base" (in traditional terms not what package is used the most which we know is a 4-2-5 look) for the next 4 years. And replacing KVN is the spot that hasn't been touched (other than G) this offseason. PS I DO like the idea of a Flowers return as well.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 8, 2022 11:16:24 GMT -5
ESPN did a "best fit" piece on the WRs and matched Shakir with NE. Says they could use the 4th to get him.
Playing around with the PFF Mock simulator, I've been trading down at 21 (usually to the Chiefs at 29) and picking up another 3rd where I've been taking Shakir.
Also been picking up Melton later in the draft (170 or so depending on any other trades I've made).
EDIT - Fixed pick from Chiefs
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Post by texs31 on Apr 8, 2022 8:08:35 GMT -5
FWIW - I think we can/should feel comfortable that the Pats current Cap Space is at 999,180. Miguel just reported that the NFLPA website has seemingly processed the Wise restructure and his number and that website's number are now in agreement.
Hopefully, Spot Trac and OTC correct bc they show the detail that neither NFLPA or Miguel make available (I mean, Miguel does when something happens just not his entire worksheet).
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Post by texs31 on Apr 7, 2022 22:20:06 GMT -5
Is that true? If Mil loses 1 of next 2 and Boston beats Memphis, I think the will be #2.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 7, 2022 11:17:25 GMT -5
Sure but we all know they are going to take Daxton Hill, right?
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Post by texs31 on Apr 7, 2022 7:06:24 GMT -5
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Post by texs31 on Apr 6, 2022 13:50:44 GMT -5
Since UMass has done a lot on WR draftees, thought I'd post a link to BSJ's WR Preview for those with subs: www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/04/06/2022-nfl-draft-preview-receiver-which-targets-will-appeal-to-patriots-mac-jonesHis fits by round: 1. Garrett Wilson - Won't fall but only WR he thinks Pats would take at 21 (value to great) 2. John Metchie II or Skyy Moore 3. Wan'dale Robinson - thinks Pickens here, if he drops, might be worth the risk. 4. Khalil Shakir - Danny Gray if they do a deep option 5. Kyle Phillips - Bo Melton as an outside option 6. Dontario Drummond - writes him up like Cordarrelle or, gasp, Deebo 7. Kevin Austin Jr My interpretation of the writeups is that he like Metchie (realized he could drop to rd 3 but thinks Pats will value him more than others) and Shakir best for Pats. Based on what I've read, feels like they might have to pop Shakir in Rd 3 if they want him.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 6, 2022 8:43:24 GMT -5
2.8M of Wise' salary converted to a bonus.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 5, 2022 15:42:24 GMT -5
Peppers was made official yesterday and the Parker trade was just made official. So, with no other transaction (released/traded player), one would have to assume a current player's deal was redone.
EDIT - removed previous as it was NOT correct at all.
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Post by texs31 on Apr 5, 2022 15:38:13 GMT -5
I've been under the perception he used that one too but haven't been able to find anything that confirms that. I'm also unable to find the portion of the chart that says a pick next year is worth 2 next year. Everything I had read is that you just move a rd back (though, admittedly, so much is people's interpretation of what is being used not an actual account so I take that with a grain of salt).
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Post by texs31 on Apr 5, 2022 13:32:54 GMT -5
Depending on the chart, it's more like a 5th not a 6th (or a 4th).
Looking at Rich Hill's, for example, that 3rd next year would be about 22pts (given the idea that you move back a round for a pick in the next year). The 5th they got back from Miami is worth 11. So the net is 11 which, obviously, is about a 5th rd pick.
EDIT - Using the older point system but similar calculation method, it would be 45 (our 3rd next year = our 4th this) minus the 27.8 (value of pick 158) which would be 17.2 pts which WOULD be about a 6th (but I thought I'd read that those points are a little outdated)
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