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.
3/28/11
2011 NFL Draft E-mails - Random AFC Questions and Comments
From Cindy:
The Bill's had one of the worst DEFENCE in the NFL,and you guys have them taking 3 offensive players in the first 3 rounds. WOW YOU GUYS REALLY DID YOU HOMEWORK.
--> The "Bill's" failed to score more than 17 points in their final six games. In three matchups against their divisional rivals to close out the season, they scored 17, 3 and 7. SO YES I DID MY HOMEWORK. DID YOU DO YOU HOMEWORK!?!?
From BengalsFan:
i seriously doubt the bengals will pick patrick peterson. they have a rising defense and their offense is crumbling
--> That "rising" defense will collapse if Johnathan Joseph leaves via free agency. Patrick Peterson is the best player in this class and is in play at every spot outside of No. 1.
From Tim:
I have to disagree about Casey Hampton. What you said sounds more like something that should have happened by now, or something that may happen soon, than it does something that happened already. I thought he played great all year. Perhaps his number of horribly-embarrassing-the-center plays were down, but Pittsburgh had one of the best run defenses in history in 2010, and without Aaron Smith for much of it. Hampton was a dominant force in every game he played. ...And if you don't agree with me, you can ask Nick Mangold what he thinks :D
--> Casey Hampton played really well at times last year, but he also struggled on occasion. What can't be disputed though is that Hampton's snaps were down. Hampton averaged 34.8 snaps per game in 2009, but only 28.4 in 2010. Hampton turns 34 in September, so the Steelers will have to find his successor soon.
From Classic Silver and Black:
The Raiders will go with back to back picks at the same position, but it will be offensive linemen, not cornerbacks. Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson were both in the top 5 all NFL in terms of defended passes percentage, we are set at the position in terms of starters, even without Nnamdi.
--> I won't dispute the possibility that the Raiders will draft offensive linemen with back-to-back picks, but come on, Chris Johnson stinks. He was whistled for a whopping eight penalties (near the league lead) even though he played fewer than 400 snaps in 2010. That's horrible.
From Eddie:
Although Denver needs help on the line, Patrick Peterson is too good a talent to pass up. Denver only has 1 starting cornerback. Andre Goodman is absent from most plays, and Champ is getting older. There is no logic in passing up Peterson. D-line help can be found in rounds 2 and 3.
--> A cornerback has never been selected in the top two. The Broncos just re-signed Champ Bailey, so there's no concern right now with his age. Bailey and Perrish Cox will start at corner, so even though Patrick Peterson is the top player in this class, it'll be shocking if Denver doesn't address its greatest need by selecting Marcell Dareus.
From Ron:
You say "The Broncos need to collect talent for their new 4-3 defense. This means drafting two defensive tackles, a defensive end and two linebackers." and yet you have them going RB in round 2. You are right re: their "need". I sure hope you're wrong on this pick.
--> Just because teams "need" to do something doesn't mean that they will. Most teams don't draft primarily for need. Instead, they take the best player on their board that makes sense for them. In this case, Mikel Leshoure is the best player available and makes sense for Denver as a No. 2 running back behind the oft-injured Knowshon Moreno.
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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
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 22
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 22
2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 21
Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 20
NFL Picks - Feb. 3
3/28/11
2011 NFL Draft E-mails - Random AFC Questions and Comments
The Bill's had one of the worst DEFENCE in the NFL,and you guys have them taking 3 offensive players in the first 3 rounds. WOW YOU GUYS REALLY DID YOU HOMEWORK.
--> The "Bill's" failed to score more than 17 points in their final six games. In three matchups against their divisional rivals to close out the season, they scored 17, 3 and 7. SO YES I DID MY HOMEWORK. DID YOU DO YOU HOMEWORK!?!?
i seriously doubt the bengals will pick patrick peterson. they have a rising defense and their offense is crumbling
--> That "rising" defense will collapse if Johnathan Joseph leaves via free agency. Patrick Peterson is the best player in this class and is in play at every spot outside of No. 1.
I have to disagree about Casey Hampton. What you said sounds more like something that should have happened by now, or something that may happen soon, than it does something that happened already. I thought he played great all year. Perhaps his number of horribly-embarrassing-the-center plays were down, but Pittsburgh had one of the best run defenses in history in 2010, and without Aaron Smith for much of it. Hampton was a dominant force in every game he played. ...And if you don't agree with me, you can ask Nick Mangold what he thinks :D
--> Casey Hampton played really well at times last year, but he also struggled on occasion. What can't be disputed though is that Hampton's snaps were down. Hampton averaged 34.8 snaps per game in 2009, but only 28.4 in 2010. Hampton turns 34 in September, so the Steelers will have to find his successor soon.
The Raiders will go with back to back picks at the same position, but it will be offensive linemen, not cornerbacks. Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson were both in the top 5 all NFL in terms of defended passes percentage, we are set at the position in terms of starters, even without Nnamdi.
--> I won't dispute the possibility that the Raiders will draft offensive linemen with back-to-back picks, but come on, Chris Johnson stinks. He was whistled for a whopping eight penalties (near the league lead) even though he played fewer than 400 snaps in 2010. That's horrible.
Although Denver needs help on the line, Patrick Peterson is too good a talent to pass up. Denver only has 1 starting cornerback. Andre Goodman is absent from most plays, and Champ is getting older. There is no logic in passing up Peterson. D-line help can be found in rounds 2 and 3.
--> A cornerback has never been selected in the top two. The Broncos just re-signed Champ Bailey, so there's no concern right now with his age. Bailey and Perrish Cox will start at corner, so even though Patrick Peterson is the top player in this class, it'll be shocking if Denver doesn't address its greatest need by selecting Marcell Dareus.
You say "The Broncos need to collect talent for their new 4-3 defense. This means drafting two defensive tackles, a defensive end and two linebackers." and yet you have them going RB in round 2. You are right re: their "need". I sure hope you're wrong on this pick.
--> Just because teams "need" to do something doesn't mean that they will. Most teams don't draft primarily for need. Instead, they take the best player on their board that makes sense for them. In this case, Mikel Leshoure is the best player available and makes sense for Denver as a No. 2 running back behind the oft-injured Knowshon Moreno.
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
09:33 pm
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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
01:52 pm
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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
03:13 pm
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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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