2014 Boards Mock Draft Interest List

adrian522 · 02-05-2014 8:32am

Picks made, sorry for the delay, Needed to tdo a bit of research as knew little enough about these teams needs.

Leslie91 · 02-05-2014 9:32am

The Mettenberger pick is v good value at that spot.

adrian522 · 02-05-2014 9:41am

adrian522 · 02-05-2014 9:45am

Leslie91 wrote: »

The Mettenberger pick is v good value at that spot.

Yeah, 3 QB's in the top 8, and since then only Carr was taken before the start of the third round so plenty of value at this stage.

JaMarcusHustle · 02-05-2014 10:24am

Those tables are really helpful adrian, and I'm sure they're a big part in moving this along quickly. Much appreciated.

HigginsJ · 02-05-2014 10:49am

I have PM'ed in exile so just waiting for him to send me his picks and I'll post them then

adrian522 · 02-05-2014 10:53am

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Those tables are really helpful adrian, and I'm sure they're a big part in moving this along quickly. Much appreciated.

It would probably be better having it in the original post on the draft thread or something rather than keeping reposting it but I don't have access to do that so just repost it once we get to a new page.

I was thinking as well for future years we could have a top 100 big board in the first post that we could cross players off as they are selected.

HigginsJ · 02-05-2014 1:27pm

adrian522 wrote: »

It would probably be better having it in the original post on the draft thread or something rather than keeping reposting it but I don't have access to do that so just repost it once we get to a new page.

I was thinking as well for future years we could have a top 100 big board in the first post that we could cross players off as they are selected.

Very good suggestion on the Big Board. If I get the chance to set up the Mock Draft next year I will certainly add one.

UnitedIrishman · 02-05-2014 3:39pm

Really liking the Mettenberg pick. Prefer him to McCarron and Garoppolo.

If the Jags got Mettenberg in the third and Clowney in the first, they'd be laughing by the latter rounds.

HigginsJ · 02-05-2014 4:13pm

To keep us rolling I have made the picks and Pm'edJamarcus. If InExile is around he can handle my 3 picks

JaMarcusHustle · 02-05-2014 5:08pm

Cheers, just leaving work now so I'll have these up in the next couple of hours.

mikemac1 · 02-05-2014 5:33pm

I can get mine up early tomorrow morning

Lionbacker · 02-05-2014 8:49pm

Great pick of Attaochu to the Lions, JaMarcus.
Exactly the type of player I think the Lions may be looking for.
I'm fairly certain that there will be some 3-4 packages brought into the defence this year, seeing as the the new DC has worked under that scheme most of his coaching career.

In Exile · 03-05-2014 1:32am

With the 7th pick of the Third Round, and 71st overall pick of the NFL Boards Mock Draft, the Cleveland Browns select:
Christian Jones, LB, Florida State
Coming in at 6-3, 240lbs, Jones is a good pick for a team in need of an ILB. Jones missed only 2 games in college in the last 3 seasons, being FSU’s leading tackler in 2012, while spending time at both weak-side & strong-side. His biggest problem is he has not got a good positional fit in the NFL, but this will probably see him being a bit of a jack of all trades.
Strengths
Put together -- has a well-proportioned, muscular build with long arms and big hands. Good burst off the snap. Flashes power. Can shoot his hands, extend and get under a tackle's pads. Generally plays on his feet. Nice closing speed when he has a bead. Strong tackler. Tries for the strip (10 career FFs). Productive three-year starter.
Weaknesses
Needs to play with lower pad level. Tends to rush upright and defend too tall against the run. Dominated by double teams. Needs to cultivate pass-rush moves and counters -- does not have a plan. Shows overall body stiffness. Struggles to dip and bend the corner with leverage or flexibility. Gets sucked inside and loses contain. Loafs on the back side. Has tweener traits -- lacks ideal athleticism for the right side and bulk for the left side. Inexperienced playing in reverse.
With the 8th pick of the Third Round, and 72nd overall pick of the NFL Boards Mock Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select:
Daniel McCullers, DT, Tennessee
A big man at 6-7 and 352lbs, McCullers is a pure run stopping machine. Since Pat Williams left the Vikings in 2010, the team has gone from one of the top rushing defences to 16th last season. 36 5/8” arms and colossal size, McCullers has the ability to become an integral part of this team. His biggest downside, also has to do with his size, as he is not a great pass rusher, however, his size alone can force blockers back on top of a QB.
Positives
· Absolutely massive at 6’7”, 352 pounds with a thick lower body and incredible length
· Is able to occupy gaps, can sit down in the hole and take on two-gapping responsibility
· Fares well against the double-teams and is tough to push around due to his sheer size. His ability to hold up at the point of attack allows his teammates to roam and make plays
· Has vines for arms and an enormous wingspan. Arms measured 36 5/8” at the NFL Scouting Combine, good for second longest at the event
· Very strong, can easily overpower one blocker. Flashes a powerful punch to joint interior linemen and walk them backward
· Can make tackles while being blocked. Appears to have his own gravitational field, engulfing ball-carriers that run into him in the middle
· Anticipates the snap fairly well, gets off of the ball relatively quickly for his size; he does, however, have lapses
· Lined up at several spots along the interior, operating as a 1-, 2- and 3-tech along with playing directly over center
· Played only two years at Tennessee but was relatively productive for a run-stuffing nose tackle
· Earned a starting job in camp during his first year with the Vols and played in every game, starting 19
Negatives
· Does not change direction well, is heavy and plays high
· Not a finisher, lacks the flexibility to break down and make tackles at times. Occasionally drops his eyes and lunges
· Extremely sluggish in his movement without the speed to close the gap or recover
· Could be too tall, is unable to keep his pad level low and sacrifices some leverage. Can be easily chop-blocked
· Poor awareness, is unable to locate the ball consistently and often late to react
· Unable to split blockers and shoot gaps, lacks the quickness or explosiveness needed to make a significant impact in the backfield
· Does not utilize his considerable length to shed blocks quickly; use of hands is very unrefined at this point
· Very limited range in pursuit and unable to make plays at the sideline or downfield
· Plays with inconsistent leverage and must be quicker with his hands to keep opponents from getting into his body
· Lacks counter moves
· Will not offer teams much as a pass-rusher and projects as a rotational defender that should be taken off of the field in an obvious passing situation
· Has a high center of gravity and spends too much time on the ground for a man his size
· May be too nice, lacking the mean temperament and physicality some coaches will prefer inside

With the 9th pick of the Third Round, and 73rd overall pick of the NFL Boards Mock Draft, the Buffalo Bills select:
Scott Crichton, DE, Oregan St
An absolute steal this far down the draft board. Being linked with Buffalo in the 2nd round, to see him available in the 3rd is a dream result. With Buffalo switching to a 4-3, and hosting Crichton (the only DE hosted) pre-draft, it is a no-brainer to select him here. Mario Williams & Jerry Hughes are nailed on starters, the Bills retained Corbin Bryant and signed Jarius Wynn for 1 year, they need some extra depth. The general consensus with Crichton is he should have returned for another year in college, so this makes Buffalo a perfect fit as he will not be expected to come in and be a starter from day one.
Coming in at 6-3, 273lbs, Crichton is ranked no 4 or 5 in most pre-draft depth charts. He finishes his college career as Oregan’s all-time leader in forced fumbles(10), and ranks 3rd in sacks (22.5).
Strengths
Put together -- has a well-proportioned, muscular build with long arms and big hands. Good burst off the snap. Flashes power. Can shoot his hands, extend and get under a tackle's pads. Generally plays on his feet. Nice closing speed when he has a bead. Strong tackler. Tries for the strip (10 career FFs). Productive three-year starter.
Weaknesses
Needs to play with lower pad level. Tends to rush upright and defend too tall against the run. Dominated by double teams. Needs to cultivate pass-rush moves and counters -- does not have a plan. Shows overall body stiffness. Struggles to dip and bend the corner with leverage or flexibility. Gets sucked inside and loses contain. Loafs on the back side. Has tweener traits -- lacks ideal athleticism for the right side and bulk for the left side. Inexperienced playing in reverse.

mikemac1 · 03-05-2014 4:46am

Hi commish

Im set to post up my picks for 77, 78 & 79

But 71, 72 & 73 have been made twice now so 6 players gone

What should I do?

In Exile · 03-05-2014 7:40am

Sorry mike, ignore my picks in here, they were more as a reference in case anyone wanted to see what picks I would have made. Higginsj, remove my picks in here if you want, so nobody gets congused

mikemac1 · 03-05-2014 7:56am

Cool, will get my picks up after training later this morning

Interesting reading, you put a good bit of work into team needs

mikemac1 · 03-05-2014 11:46am

Done!

Paully has been pm'ed

Chucky the tree · 03-05-2014 12:49pm

Deone Bucannon has already been picked.

mikemac1 · 03-05-2014 12:54pm

Oh dear

Ok, will fix this super quick!

Paully D · 03-05-2014 2:20pm

I'll have my picks up after the soccer today lads.

HigginsJ · 03-05-2014 10:53pm

Picks made and PM sent.

adrian522 · 03-05-2014 11:08pm

SameOleJay · 04-05-2014 8:13pm

Fair play gents, we're sucking diesel here.

madalig12 · 04-05-2014 8:25pm

Guys I wont be able to make my picks till tmw evening. if anyone wants to jump in thats fine. if nobody has done so by eight tomorrow evening ill go ahead myself.
Pats and niners.

eagle eye · 04-05-2014 11:19pm

Must have missed me saying I'd do a third round but no worries, carry on. I was wondering why I hadn't got a pm by now.

madalig12 · 04-05-2014 11:27pm

eagle eye wrote: »

Must have missed me saying I'd do a third round but no worries, carry on. I was wondering why I hadn't got a pm by now.

See above eagle eye. its all yours.

HigginsJ · 04-05-2014 11:42pm

eagle eye wrote: »

Must have missed me saying I'd do a third round but no worries, carry on. I was wondering why I hadn't got a pm by now.

I can't believe I didn't include you!!

Barney92 · 04-05-2014 11:45pm

I'll have mine up in a moment. Surprised Latimer dropped that far. Think he'll go higher in a few days.

Message sent to eagle eye.

eagle eye · 05-05-2014 10:52am

HigginsJ wrote: »

I can't believe I didn't include you!!

Unfortunately I can't do it before 8pm as I'm at work so go ahead. Its no biggie, enjoying watching whose picked anyways.

It'll give me a bit of time to do a mock of my own.:)

Dohnny Jepp · 05-05-2014 12:20pm

eagle eye wrote: »

Unfortunately I can't do it before 8pm as I'm at work so go ahead. Its no biggie, enjoying watching whose picked anyways.

It'll give me a bit of time to do a mock of my own.:)

I have the very last two picks in the draft. Do you want to take one, I'll take the other.

madalig12 · 05-05-2014 2:01pm

Ok ill stick with my Pats and niners it be up before nine.

JaMarcusHustle · 05-05-2014 7:17pm

3 rounds pretty much done. Impressive going guys. Dare we squeeze in a 4th?

UnitedIrishman · 05-05-2014 7:28pm

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

3 rounds pretty much done. Impressive going guys. Dare we squeeze in a 4th?

I'm all for it if it happens.

Picks made for the Broncos and Vikes. Will PM next in line

HigginsJ · 05-05-2014 9:18pm

Love the selections of Aiken & Smith. Was tempted by Aiken to the Browns in the 3rd.

Think a 4th is pushing it

Would love to see who people have as the 5 best prospects left once the 3rd round finishes

mikemac1 · 06-05-2014 1:17pm

Steelers draft a tackle from a Canadian university

I didn't know you could do that. There's something I learned today

I know Cameron Wake came from the CFL but he was a free agent

DDC1990 · 06-05-2014 1:49pm

My picks made and Dohnny Jepp has been PM'ed.

Final pairing now.

Congrats everyone.

HigginsJ · 06-05-2014 4:58pm

Great stuff all round.

All the picks are in. 100 picks made is fantastic stuff. Adrian522 deserves great credit for his rolling big draft board.

13 - Wide Receiver

We are repeatedly told that the NFL is now a passing league and outside of QB the top spots are WR, OT, CB and passrushers. The Wide Receiver class is incredibly deep and there are still a few solid talents on the boards, Mike Davis, Josh Huff, Kevin Norwood to name 3

12 -Corner Back, Offensive Tackle

James Hurst is the clear No.1 OT left on the board. Had he not broken his leg, I think he could have been a 2nd round guy so he will offer great value whenever he is selected. Aaron Colvin is in a similar boat as he blew out his knee at the Senior Bowl.

10 - QuarterBack

As for the QB's, how has the great Tom Savage not been picked. A 1st round talent who we would take 10 Qb's before.... surely not!!

9- Outside Linebacker.

Passrushers certainly rank up with the above positions as important to a successful franchise. DE/OLB actually account for 17 of the total picks. Adrian Hubbard, Michael Sam & Aaron Lynch are 3 of the best passrushers left.

8 - Defensive End

Will Clark, Aaron Lynch & James Gayle remain on the board here

7 - Defensive Tackles, Safety

I think after the top 3 guys this is a pretty weak safety class. Ty Zimmerman, Allen Darby & Isaih Lewis are the best of a bad lot remaining. At DT there is still some good talent available with Derrick Hopkins & LT Tuipulotu being a pair of guys who I would expect to make a 53 man panel. Tuipulotu replaced Lotulelei at UTAH. He was excellent in his toughest match-up of the season against Sua'Filo. He had done nothing prior to his senior year but is one to watch.

6 - Running backs

The 2nd year in a row where no RB is going to go in the 1st. While there is no standout performer I think the talent level is actually pretty good accross a number of players. Bishop Sankey is probably my No.1 RB so he will provide great value in the 4th round. Guys like Isiah Crowell, Storm Johnson & Andre Williams could all make an impact

5 - Tightends

It's a bit of a low number considering how "in vogue" the position is at the moment. Arthur Lynch, Colt Lyerla, AC Leonard & Richard Rogers are intriguing prospects

3 - Centre, Inside Linebacker

The centre class is fairly weak outside of the guys taken so far and I would struggle so see many more getting drafted. Bryan Stork could be the one who probably will be drafted. He is a solid player who might earn a starting spot one day. The ILB position is another that has been devalued of late but Shane Skov & Yawim Smallwood are 2 very solid players who at worst would be great special teams guys. If Max Bullough had his head attached he could have been taken in the 1st 2 rounds. As it stands he is a fifth round guy but mucj like Vontaze Burfict if he landed in the right situation he could be superb.

0 - Kickers, Punters, Fullbacks

I love fullbacks. The Giants currently have the Terminator and Hynosaurus on our books. J.C. Copeland out of LSU would be the pick of this years bunch for me.

Nate Freeze is the kicker with the best chance to get drafted, giving new meaning to the term icing the kicker

Kirby Van Der Kamp and Pat O'Donnell are people too and deserve to be drafted

Paully D · 06-05-2014 6:43pm

Super stuff lads. 100 picks in and right on time for the real thing too.

Just had a quick scan through so I might have missed some teams, but I think the Vikings would be over the moon with that draft, Bridgewater, Von Noy and Jones in the first three rounds would be a cracking haul for them IMO. The Bills with Matthews, Niklas and Jean-Baptiste, the Jets with Beckham Jr, Gaines and Fiedorowicz and the Ravens with Mosley, Ward, West and Landry all jump out too.

What are you favourite hauls from the draft? In fact, I think one would struggle to find any team unhappy with what they've been given on paper there IMO which is testament to all contributors.

Thanks to Higgins for setting it up and ensuring its smooth running and also to Adrian for the Big Board. It was very enjoyable and helped me to learn a lot more about teams needs and players I otherwise wouldn't have known about.

Same time next year lads :cool:

Barney92 · 06-05-2014 6:57pm

Yeah, thanks Higgins. Very well run. To get 3 rounds in is impressive.

I'm going with the Jaguars picking up Clowney, Bitonio and Mettenberger (and not just because I was them) and Bucs with Watkins, Jackson and Garoppolo. Although the Vikings and Ravens did pretty well also.

I wonder how close we'll be on Thursday. How many players do you think we'll get in the right spot or to the right team?

Paully D · 06-05-2014 7:20pm

Barney92 wrote: »

Yeah, thanks Higgins. Very well run. To get 3 rounds in is impressive.

I'm going with the Jaguars picking up Clowney, Bitonio and Mettenberger (and not just because I was them) and Bucs with Watkins, Jackson and Garoppolo. Although the Vikings and Ravens did pretty well also.

I wonder how close we'll be on Thursday. How many players do you think we'll get in the right spot or to the right team?

Statistics show that the experts get on average 10 players to the right team/spot and 27 of the 1st round players correctly.

Last year we only got 4 or 5 correct over the two rounds. The Dolphins, Raiders, Bills and Rams trades messed it up a bit for us. The same will happen this year as teams like the Texans, Rams, Falcons and Raiders all have a strong possibility of trading, but if we were to get 8 picks over the two rounds spot on we'd be doing extremely well IMO.

Then again, it's all just a guessing game really, there's not a whole lot of skill involved as we know generally what sort of positions teams are aiming for. We'd have almost as much chance of being correct if we threw up pictures of those expected to go in the 1st and threw darts at a board for our picks :pac:

UnitedIrishman · 06-05-2014 7:41pm

Have to agree with the Jags getting the best picks of the lot. They can let Mettenberger develop or put him in if Henne struggles and then if all else fails you've got a near top pick next year aswell as having arguably the best player in this year's draft in Clowney.

Bucs picks I like too. I really like Evans as a prospect (ended up watching more of his play than Haha's when I was watching Haha's a video of Haha plays vs. A+M!) but Watkins will definitely go ahead of him IMO. From a Packers point of view, I'd be disappointed if we didn't address the safety position in the first three rounds but with Pryor and Clinton-Dix off the board in the first then Thompson will more than likely go with best player available as he usually does.

Will be interesting to see how close we go to the real thing. Its definitely much harder to be accurate when you can't look at the overall picture of the draft on your own like those mocking it do so we'd be doing well to get anywhere near it.

adrian522 · 06-05-2014 8:09pm

JaMarcusHustle · 06-05-2014 9:01pm

Echoing what the lads have already said - a big thank you to Higgins and Adrian. That was great fun. Time to put this mock draft into Madden now

Leslie91 · 06-05-2014 10:35pm

mikemac1 wrote: »

Steelers draft a tackle from a Canadian university

I didn't know you could do that. There's something I learned today

I know Cameron Wake came from the CFL but he was a free agent

Chargers drafted Vaughn Martin a couple of yrs back outta Uni in Canadia.

UnitedIrishman · 06-05-2014 11:01pm

HigginsJ wrote: »

Would love to see who people have as the 5 best prospects left once the 3rd round finishes

Just on this, who do people think we have overlooked in the first 3 rounds and could break into it?

HigginsJ · 07-05-2014 12:02am

UnitedIrishman wrote: »

Just on this, who do people think we have overlooked in the first 3 rounds and could break into it?

I think Bishop Sankey is a glaring omission for me. The best all round RB in the draft who had was just superb this last year with over 2,000 combined yards & 21 td's. He can do it all, sub 4.5 40 time, good in pass blocking, pass catching out of the backfield. He is my No.1 RB and will be superb pick up.

I like all the TE's remaining that I mentioned. They all have the ability to make an impact.

James Hurst would be the last one for me. Obviously the broken leg will drop him down but if a team can afford to basically give him the year there is no reason why he can't become a solid starting LT

In Exile · 07-05-2014 12:18am

UnitedIrishman wrote: »

Just on this, who do people think we have overlooked in the first 3 rounds and could break into it?

Just had a look at Mike Mayock's Top 100 compared to ours. The following players are in his that we don't have (of course this is his top 100 players, not where he expects players to go)
66. Bashaud Breeland, CB, Clemson
69. Ed Stinson, DE, Alabama
73. Will Clarke, DE, West Virginia
74. Andre Williams, RB, Boston College
76. Brent Urban, DE, Virginia
78. Devonta Freeman, RB, Florida State
79. Ego Ferguson, DT, LSU
83. Bruce Ellington, WR, South Carolina
85. Marqueston Huff, S, Wyoming[
86. Jaylen Watkins, CB, Florida
89. Justin Ellis, DT, Louisiana Tech
90. Tom Savage, QB, Pittsburgh
92. Paul Richardson, WR, Colorado
93. Aaron Colvin, CB, Oklahoma
94. Dontae Johnson, CB, N.C. State
96. Preston Brown, LB, Louisville
97. DaQuan Jones, DT, Penn State
98. Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia
99. Charles Sims, RB, West Virginia[/URL]

One player in his top 100 and isn't in ours who I think will go in the top 100 is RB Bishop Sankey. PAC-12 leading rusher. Player I have always liked, see him being called a "poor man's Emmitt Smith" recently on NFL.com, I would be shocked to see 5 RB's go before him

mikemac1 · 07-05-2014 4:32am

My Ravens got

CJ Moseley MLB
Jimmie Ward FS
Terrence West RB
Jarvis Landry WR

I'd be happy with that

Just a CB, OT and a backup QB in that order and pretty much everything is addressed

adrian522 · 07-05-2014 9:06am

I think Aaron Colvin could be a bargain for someone. He tore his ACL at the senior Bowl so he's probably looking at being on the PUP list/IR for the season but if he recovers well he could be a great pickup.

I could see SF taking a punt on him given how many draft picks we have and he wouldn't take up a roster spot for 2014.

BTW Aaron Murray was selected in our draft.

2014 Boards Mock Draft Interest List

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