2011 NFL Draft Mailbag
NFL Draft Mailbag Notes: These are not actually e-mails. They are comments left on the comment board in my 2011 NFL Mock Draft. I've included some of these comments and my responses to them.
2/15/11
2011 NFL Draft E-mails - Random AFC Questions and Comments
From Kwin:
Looks to me, like the dolphins will trade down and see if they can get mike pouncy late in the first, and get a second round pick back from the Marshall trade. The FO of the phins won't have the guts to take a potential playmaker. They will try to find value in the mid rounds for a running back.
--> I really like this idea. Outside of Mark Ingram, there won't be anyone available at No. 15 who will fit Miami's needs. If the Dolphins aren't sold on Ingram for whatever reason, I believe they'll try their hardest to trade down. Picking up Mike Pouncey later in the first round would make a lot of sense.
From David:
The patriots pass rush is more of a D-line issue... they did play more of a 4-3 than 3-4 this year
--> They need both a defensive end and a rush linebacker. Ty Warren will be back, so I feel like rush linebacker is slightly more of a need than a five-technique. Regardless, New England will address both areas in the 2011 NFL Draft.
From JQ:
Why dont the jets just draft a new rb bcuz lt is gettin really old
--> And what about Shonn Greene? Joe McKnight? The Jets will be targeting pass-rushers early and often this April. That's their biggest weakness; not running back.
From Connor:
San Diego needs a OLB there's no pass rush besides shaun phillips and larry english is either injured or a non factor.
--> I believe the Chargers will target a rush linebacker in the 2011 NFL Draft - but not in the first round. Doing so would admit that the Larry English pick was a bad one. It was, but A.J. Smith would look bad if he indicated that he gave up on one of his first-round selections. Instead, he could take Sam Acho or Brooks Reed in Round 2 to "challenge" English.
From Baker:
Quit giving the Browns Jon Baldwin in the 2nd! He is going to be out of the league in 3 yeas. Hell his college play and talent do not even warrant a Top 40 pick. If you insist on giving us a WR then at least make it Hankerson, but another defender is needed more.
--> Jonathan Baldwin had one of the worst quarterbacking situations in the country last year. He's a better physical talent than Leonard Hankerson. Whether Baldwin puts forth the effort to become a great NFL player is another issue, but he unquestionably has the talent to be a top-40 selection.
From Vaughan:
ALDON SMITH IS COMPLETELY UNPROVEN, OVERRATED, AND HORRIBLE. HOW CAN SCOUTS LIKE THIS NON-TALENT WHO WAS INJURED FOR 3 GAMES OF THE 2010 SEASON AND ONLY CAME OUT WITH 4.5 SACKS. THE QUESTION SHOULD BE WHETHER HE GETS DRAFTED OR NOT.
--> Aldon Smith had 19 TFL and 11.5 sacks as a redshirt freshman in 2009. He had only 4.5 sacks in 2010 because he was playing hurt. So he's definitely not unproven. It'll be shocking to me if Smith makes it into the second half of the first round. The NFL is a pass-first league, meaning guys who can get to the quarterback are highly coveted. Look at Jason Pierre-Paul last year. He was way more unproven than Smith, and he went to the Giants at No. 15.
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Post-Round 1 E-mail - April 29
Hate Mail Volume 7 - April 10
Crackhead Mail Volume 2 - April 10
Random AFC Questions and Comments Volume 5 - April 10
Random NFC Questions and Comments Volume 5 - April 10
Hate Mail Volume 6 - April 3
Crackhead Mail - April 3
Trade and Prospect Speculation - April 3
Hate Mail Volume 5 - March 28
Cam Newton Mailbag - March 28
Random AFC Questions and Comments Volume 4 - March 28
Random NFC Questions and Comments Volume 4 - March 28
Hate Mail Volume 4 - March 13
Random AFC Questions and Comments Volume 3 - March 13
Random NFC Questions and Comments Volume 3 - March 13
Random Questions and Comments - March 7
Hate Mail Volume 3 - March 7
Combine Questions and Comments - March 7
Combine Hate Mail - March 7
Hate Mail Volume 2 - Feb. 22
Random AFC Questions and Comments Volume 2 - Feb. 22
Random NFC Questions and Comments Volume 2 - Feb. 22
Quarterbacks - Feb. 15
Hate Mail - Feb. 15
Random AFC Questions and Comments - Feb. 15
Random NFC Questions and Comments - Feb. 15
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2/15/11
2011 NFL Draft E-mails - Random AFC Questions and Comments
Looks to me, like the dolphins will trade down and see if they can get mike pouncy late in the first, and get a second round pick back from the Marshall trade. The FO of the phins won't have the guts to take a potential playmaker. They will try to find value in the mid rounds for a running back.
--> I really like this idea. Outside of Mark Ingram, there won't be anyone available at No. 15 who will fit Miami's needs. If the Dolphins aren't sold on Ingram for whatever reason, I believe they'll try their hardest to trade down. Picking up Mike Pouncey later in the first round would make a lot of sense.
The patriots pass rush is more of a D-line issue... they did play more of a 4-3 than 3-4 this year
--> They need both a defensive end and a rush linebacker. Ty Warren will be back, so I feel like rush linebacker is slightly more of a need than a five-technique. Regardless, New England will address both areas in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Why dont the jets just draft a new rb bcuz lt is gettin really old
--> And what about Shonn Greene? Joe McKnight? The Jets will be targeting pass-rushers early and often this April. That's their biggest weakness; not running back.
San Diego needs a OLB there's no pass rush besides shaun phillips and larry english is either injured or a non factor.
--> I believe the Chargers will target a rush linebacker in the 2011 NFL Draft - but not in the first round. Doing so would admit that the Larry English pick was a bad one. It was, but A.J. Smith would look bad if he indicated that he gave up on one of his first-round selections. Instead, he could take Sam Acho or Brooks Reed in Round 2 to "challenge" English.
Quit giving the Browns Jon Baldwin in the 2nd! He is going to be out of the league in 3 yeas. Hell his college play and talent do not even warrant a Top 40 pick. If you insist on giving us a WR then at least make it Hankerson, but another defender is needed more.
--> Jonathan Baldwin had one of the worst quarterbacking situations in the country last year. He's a better physical talent than Leonard Hankerson. Whether Baldwin puts forth the effort to become a great NFL player is another issue, but he unquestionably has the talent to be a top-40 selection.
ALDON SMITH IS COMPLETELY UNPROVEN, OVERRATED, AND HORRIBLE. HOW CAN SCOUTS LIKE THIS NON-TALENT WHO WAS INJURED FOR 3 GAMES OF THE 2010 SEASON AND ONLY CAME OUT WITH 4.5 SACKS. THE QUESTION SHOULD BE WHETHER HE GETS DRAFTED OR NOT.
--> Aldon Smith had 19 TFL and 11.5 sacks as a redshirt freshman in 2009. He had only 4.5 sacks in 2010 because he was playing hurt. So he's definitely not unproven. It'll be shocking to me if Smith makes it into the second half of the first round. The NFL is a pass-first league, meaning guys who can get to the quarterback are highly coveted. Look at Jason Pierre-Paul last year. He was way more unproven than Smith, and he went to the Giants at No. 15.
2011 NFL Draft Mailbag Archive:
2011 NFL Draft Mailbag Home
Post-Round 1 E-mail - April 29
Hate Mail Volume 7 - April 10
Crackhead Mail Volume 2 - April 10
Random AFC Questions and Comments Volume 5 - April 10
Random NFC Questions and Comments Volume 5 - April 10
Hate Mail Volume 6 - April 3
Crackhead Mail - April 3
Trade and Prospect Speculation - April 3
Hate Mail Volume 5 - March 28
Cam Newton Mailbag - March 28
Random AFC Questions and Comments Volume 4 - March 28
Random NFC Questions and Comments Volume 4 - March 28
Hate Mail Volume 4 - March 13
Random AFC Questions and Comments Volume 3 - March 13
Random NFC Questions and Comments Volume 3 - March 13
Random Questions and Comments - March 7
Hate Mail Volume 3 - March 7
Combine Questions and Comments - March 7
Combine Hate Mail - March 7
Hate Mail Volume 2 - Feb. 22
Random AFC Questions and Comments Volume 2 - Feb. 22
Random NFC Questions and Comments Volume 2 - Feb. 22
Quarterbacks - Feb. 15
Hate Mail - Feb. 15
Random AFC Questions and Comments - Feb. 15
Random NFC Questions and Comments - Feb. 15
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jack sprat
05-05-2011
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" I'm concerned about Fairley's work ethic and the fact that he's a one-year wonder. I'm not concerned he'll try hard all the time, so I'm not a fan of taking a guy like that and not filling a need. The Lions were fine at DT. "
Walter, the Lions are already mixing in the 34 and standing Suh up on the odd down. Within two years, I expect them to follow the Steelers lead, playing the 2-4-5; then, maybe, the 4-1-6. That'll work much more effectively with NoFair there with him. Plus, who DO they block (in the 43)? Maybe he DOES fail; then again, maybe the Prince ISN'T the bee's knees in the Tampa-2, either. (It's hindsight, but illustrative, that they made the big move to go up and get Peterson, no? Their needs; their grades. They can miss, like anybody, but I'd rather they were shot for chicken thieves than poultry.)
jack sprat
05-05-2011
04:18 pm
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"From Baba Hanz: Your p3nis can do much more!"
I worked with a guy who bought that hook, line, and sinker. Thirty-four years old, beautiful wife, three kids at that impressionable age. A year later, he's living (more or less) alone, chains through his nipples and belly button, rings in his ears, tongue, nugget, and chicken skin, and body-tight mesh shirt. Thank you, Baba, but mine already does quite enough. Move along, you freak.
Johnny Blue
04-30-2011
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It's clear to me that Walter to a racist towards white people.
JohnnyBlood
04-29-2011
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Clearly, Walt has a problem with white OLinemen. If Danny Watkins was Samoan, Chinese or black player, he would celebrating the 26-year old as a great story and praising Andy Reid for his gutsy pick.
It cetainly isn't an "F" pick. If Reid gets 5 years out of the low-mileage Watkins it's a win. He's probably the top guard prospect.
jklmnop
04-29-2011
10:00 pm
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Who's Andre Peterson? And Jake Cutler?
Ramones fan
04-29-2011
08:47 pm
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Is it just me or is Gruden becoming more insufferable with each passing minute? Throw Scheffter in there as well.
Stan in Tennessee
04-26-2011
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Being a Vol fan I don't really have a dog in this fight, but to find it hard to understand what issues Mallett has hanging over him. Reading what his Arkansas team-mates and coaches say about him makes him sound like the best team-mate possible. Coach Petrino is quoted as saying as much. Now Cam Newton is another issue I'm puzzled by. I see a theft, a cheat and a hooker who was pimped by the preacher dad. Now I need to hush before you remind me of out problems in Knoxville.
Rick
04-23-2011
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Ryan Mallett has got to be the pick of the litter.
There are a few teams that know this and are keeping very quiet. This guy is like no others of recent times that can do what he does with a football. Give him some protection, scramble a little and he possess the abilty to make any and all throws in the NFL+. Any team in need of a "to be future brilliant NFL quarterback" should make Ryan their first choice. I hope Miami takes him in the first round at 15th I see another Marino in the making.
Ninersfan
04-22-2011
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I don't see us getting gabbert due to it reminds too much of Alex Smith. Both are very similar in style of play when coming out of the collegiate level. Difference Alex was more polish and had a better season and stats, while gabbert is bigger, w/a better arm. but both one read and throw, gabbert takes more chances with his throws from what i have seen to where he put his WRs in harms way more than he should. Next he don't show up on a consistent basis for big games only one this past season was OU. But was man-handled by Neb and OU was a better squad than Neb. It what skip bayless and ryan clark stated earlier this week about gabbert on espn fist take, there's nothing that amazing he do to be a top 10 pick, giving he never really did anything bad. But to be a top ten pick gotta have that 'IT' factor and many analysts state this is the weakest draft to where if none of these QBs are in a good environment are back up QBs at best. All need to get retooled to the game and also a learning curve is more steep for any QB coming out especially a spread offense. You put jim brother john took flacco, well that made sense since he came from a prostyle offense, had the strongest arm coming out of the draft, and on top of that was going to a team that had everything in place just needed a competent QB to do the job. When getting a rookie QB in the top half of the first round everything need to be in place to be successful for him. I don't think gabbert is all that great to me, and see us getting prince if peterson and von miller is gone.
chris
04-18-2011
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Your a douche bag, and yo dont know anything about football
Adrian
04-18-2011
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What do you think are the chances of the Raiders trading back into the 1st round? If so, who do you think they'll reach for.
ANTHONY
04-14-2011
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i took a big dump on my keyboard and called it a comment
Badger Man
04-12-2011
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I don't think he will even get to #5, but if Von Miller slips to them, you say it is an automatic selection for the cards. I say do not forget about Badger stud O'Brian Schofield who was selected last year. Defensive MVP of the Senior Bowl Practices until he tore up his knee. I look for him to make an impact next year, and if Miller and Peterson are available, PP is the choice in my eyes due to the presence of OB.
Zeke
04-12-2011
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"When he was throwing the ball, Ryan Mallett was one of the most impressive quarterbacks at the Combine. When he was speaking, Mallett turned people off and convinced teams to completely remove him from their draft boards.
Mallett has major red flags. Consider the drug allegations that he refused to deny. Consider the infamous Scantron-gate. Consider his sense of entitlement that makes many think of Matt Leinart, Ryan Leaf and Jimmy Clausen." I'm an Arkansas alum. You're DEAD ON with Mallett.
Joe
04-11-2011
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I love it when idiots argue with an idiot over whose the biggest idiot quarterback in the draft.
First off mocks are impossible so grading on accuracy is pointless, we our forced to grade on entertainment, and while that stupid dingleberry comment was crazy, entertaining it was. Keep up those idiot comments everyone south of ohio!! Keeps us yanks entertained like all the idiot youtube videos. |
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