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2015年2月11日Blake Bortles the new No
Have you heard the news? New Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien said some kind words about Central Florida quarterback Blake Bortles. He also had nice things to say about Texas A quarterback Johnny Manziel. Meanwhile, Texans owner Bob McNair was gushing over Jadeveon Clowney. He also said the team is open to trading the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. To recap: We have no idea what the Texans are going to do when they’re officially on the clock in May.
The pre draft process is just beginning. Free agency, the NFL Scouting Combine and pro days will all provide insight into how teams value certain players and which direction they could go with their first round picks. There are a variety of scenarios to consider in the first few rounds, so let’s throw in a few trades and extend the mock draft to two rounds to get a different look http://www.packersauthenticofficialshop.com/EDDIE_LACY_SUPER_BOWL_JERSEY.html at the 2014 NFL Draft.
The Houston Texans are throwing up a lot of mixed signals as noted above. From what we know about O’Brien, he seems to prefer a bigger quarterback in the mold of a typical, drop back passer. Bortles certainly fits that mold. O’Brien also has a strong relationship with UCF coach George O’Leary, which could come into play. Teddy Bridgewater is still the top quarterback on our board. That’s unlikely to change between now and May, but it’s tough to ignore the buzz Bortles has created for himself. He attacks the intermediate areas of the field well and has the mobility to extend plays. He’s certainly in play for the top pick.
2. TRADE Atlanta Falcons (via St. Louis Rams) Jadeveon Clowney, Defensive End, South Carolina
Here’s our first trade. The Falcons give up their second round pick to move up from No. 6 to No. 2. The Rams don’t have needs that match this pick, so it makes sense for them to move down and collect more value. St. Louis fans may get annoyed with the team moving back again, but it could happen if a team is willing to move up for one of the top players in this draft.
Atlanta desperately needs an edge rusher, and there’s a considerable gap between Clowney and the next best player at the position. Clowney may have had a down year, according to some, but he still looked every bit as explosive and physically dominant as a junior. The word "rare" is thrown around too often when discussing NFL Draft prospects, but if one player fits that description, it’s Clowney.
The Falcons need to pull themselves out of the cellar. We need to see more of this from Thomas Dimitroff.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars Teddy Aaron Rodgers Super Bowl XLIX Jersey Bridgewater, Quarterback, Louisville
The Texans might regret passing on Bridgewater. They will really regret it if he ends up becoming a Jacksonville Jaguar. Bridgewater has been getting knocked for his frame. He’s a bit short and could stand to add a few pounds. His size doesn’t make him any less of a quarterback prospect, though. Instead of fretting over 10 pounds or a few inches on his frame, teams should pay close attention to Bridgewater’s ability to sense and deal with pressure in the pocket and his consistent display of accuracy on all levels of the defense. He still needs to refine his vertical passing game, but Bridgewater has the arm strength and anticipation to be a big time passer. The Jaguars are obviously in dire need of a quarterback, and they get a gift here as the best prospect at the position falls to them at No. 3.
4. Cleveland Browns Johnny Manziel, Quarterback, Texas A Browns’ interest in Johnny Manziel has been documented. A report even surfaced that Cleveland would be willing to trade up in the draft to get him. Debate Manziel’s pro potential all you want, but it’s becoming more and more likely that he will be a top five pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. He’s improved both his footwork and arm strength since winning the Heisman Trophy. Some team will fall in love with his ability to extend plays and willingness to take shots down field.
5. Oakland Raiders Jake Matthews, Offensive Tackle, Texas A the No. 5 pick, the Raiders are on the outside looking in when it comes to landing a quarterback in the 2014 NFL Draft. Instead, they address the offensive line. Jake Matthews can play either tackle spot and would be able to contribute right away in Oakland. He’s also the best player on the board, and he fills a need for the Raiders.
6. TRADE St. Louis Rams (via Atlanta Falcons) Sammy Watkins, Wide Receiver, Clemson
St. Louis is able to trade back and still land one of the top prospects in the 2014 class. If the Rams are planning to stick with Sam Bradford at quarterback, surrounding him with weapons has to be a Clay Matthews Super Bowl XLIX Jersey priority. While the team drafted Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey a year ago, neither has the skill set that Sammy Watkins does. Bradford wouldn’t have many more excuses for those like this if he had Austin and Watkins to throw to.
7. TRADE Pittsburgh Steelers (via Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Greg Robinson, Offensive Tackle, Auburn
New Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said the team is willing to trade down this year. Most general managers will say that at some point before the draft, but it takes the right scenario for a trade to fall into place. If the Buccaneers decide they are happy with the offensive tackles on their roster, they could look to any of the needy teams picking later in the first round and gauge interest in Auburn’s Greg Robinson.
The Steelers haven’t had a ton of success drafting offensive tackles in recent years, and Robinson would be the type of mauler they covet. Pittsburgh general manager Kevin Colbert has a history of moving up when the situation calls for it. Landing a player like Robinson could be that type of situation.
Ben Roethlisberger would be almost as excited about this pick as he was about the Royal Rumble on Sunday.
9. Buffalo Bills Ha’sean Clinton Dix, Safety, www.packersauthenticofficialshop.com/JORDY_NELSON_SUPER_BOWL_JERSEY.html Alabama
Jairus Byrd’s contract situation will be a key story to follow in Buffalo. If Byrd gets away this offseason, the Bills could address safety early in the 2014 NFL Draft. So many teams in the NFL need safety help, and Ha’sean Clinton Dix is the clear top prospect at the position. As a result, it wouldn’t be shocking to see him climb into the top 10 by the time the draft rolls around. He was trusted with more responsibility this season and handled it well. He has superior range to other safeties in this class and can play in the box to support the run when needed.
10. Detroit Lions Justin Gilbert, Cornerback, Oklahoma State
The Lions went from playing quite a bit of zone coverage in 2012 to a scheme that required their cornerbacks to play more press coverage in man to man situations. Oklahoma State’s Justin Gilbert is at his best when he’s asked to play close to the line of scrimmage and jam a receiver. He Clay Matthews Super Bowl 49 Jersey has the hips to turn and run with anyone. It’s only when he’s asked to play off the line of scrimmage that his footwork suffers.
11. Mosley, Aaron Rodgers Super Bowl 49 Jersey Linebacker, Alabama
While Tennessee has been stockpiling speedy outside linebackers, inside linebacker remains a big hole on its defense. Mosley seems to be slipping a bit after an underwhelming end to his senior season. Still, he’s rarely taken out of position and his ability to play sideline to sideline would fit nicely with what the Titans have looked for in their linebackers.
They may also have a Jake Locker problem to deal with at some point. But we can talk about that later.
12. New York Giants Xavier Su’a Filo, Offensive Guard, UCLA
The Giants have been adding pieces to their offensive line in recent years, but guard remains an area of concern for this team. Zack Martin of Notre Dame was generating buzz at the Senior Bowl, but UCLA’s Xavier Su’a Filo is our top ranked guard prospect. He has versatility New York will appreciate and the movement skills to make him worth this slot.
13. St. Louis Rams Calvin Pryor, Safety, Louisville
St. Louis has built one of the best front sevens in football, but the back end of the defense still needs work. Enter Calvin Pryor. Safeties could be pushed up draft boards this spring because of how many teams have a need at the position. Pryor finished the season strong and is our No. 2 safety at the moment.
Have you heard the news? New Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien said some kind words about Central Florida quarterback Blake Bortles. He also had nice things to say about Texas A quarterback Johnny Manziel. Meanwhile, Texans owner Bob McNair was gushing over Jadeveon Clowney. He also said the team is open to trading the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. To recap: We have no idea what the Texans are going to do when they’re officially on the clock in May.
The pre draft process is just beginning. Free agency, the NFL Scouting Combine and pro days will all provide insight into how teams value certain players and which direction they could go with their first round picks. There are a variety of scenarios to consider in the first few rounds, so let’s throw in a few trades and extend the mock draft to two rounds to get a different look http://www.packersauthenticofficialshop.com/EDDIE_LACY_SUPER_BOWL_JERSEY.html at the 2014 NFL Draft.
The Houston Texans are throwing up a lot of mixed signals as noted above. From what we know about O’Brien, he seems to prefer a bigger quarterback in the mold of a typical, drop back passer. Bortles certainly fits that mold. O’Brien also has a strong relationship with UCF coach George O’Leary, which could come into play. Teddy Bridgewater is still the top quarterback on our board. That’s unlikely to change between now and May, but it’s tough to ignore the buzz Bortles has created for himself. He attacks the intermediate areas of the field well and has the mobility to extend plays. He’s certainly in play for the top pick.
2. TRADE Atlanta Falcons (via St. Louis Rams) Jadeveon Clowney, Defensive End, South Carolina
Here’s our first trade. The Falcons give up their second round pick to move up from No. 6 to No. 2. The Rams don’t have needs that match this pick, so it makes sense for them to move down and collect more value. St. Louis fans may get annoyed with the team moving back again, but it could happen if a team is willing to move up for one of the top players in this draft.
Atlanta desperately needs an edge rusher, and there’s a considerable gap between Clowney and the next best player at the position. Clowney may have had a down year, according to some, but he still looked every bit as explosive and physically dominant as a junior. The word "rare" is thrown around too often when discussing NFL Draft prospects, but if one player fits that description, it’s Clowney.
The Falcons need to pull themselves out of the cellar. We need to see more of this from Thomas Dimitroff.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars Teddy Aaron Rodgers Super Bowl XLIX Jersey Bridgewater, Quarterback, Louisville
The Texans might regret passing on Bridgewater. They will really regret it if he ends up becoming a Jacksonville Jaguar. Bridgewater has been getting knocked for his frame. He’s a bit short and could stand to add a few pounds. His size doesn’t make him any less of a quarterback prospect, though. Instead of fretting over 10 pounds or a few inches on his frame, teams should pay close attention to Bridgewater’s ability to sense and deal with pressure in the pocket and his consistent display of accuracy on all levels of the defense. He still needs to refine his vertical passing game, but Bridgewater has the arm strength and anticipation to be a big time passer. The Jaguars are obviously in dire need of a quarterback, and they get a gift here as the best prospect at the position falls to them at No. 3.
4. Cleveland Browns Johnny Manziel, Quarterback, Texas A Browns’ interest in Johnny Manziel has been documented. A report even surfaced that Cleveland would be willing to trade up in the draft to get him. Debate Manziel’s pro potential all you want, but it’s becoming more and more likely that he will be a top five pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. He’s improved both his footwork and arm strength since winning the Heisman Trophy. Some team will fall in love with his ability to extend plays and willingness to take shots down field.
5. Oakland Raiders Jake Matthews, Offensive Tackle, Texas A the No. 5 pick, the Raiders are on the outside looking in when it comes to landing a quarterback in the 2014 NFL Draft. Instead, they address the offensive line. Jake Matthews can play either tackle spot and would be able to contribute right away in Oakland. He’s also the best player on the board, and he fills a need for the Raiders.
6. TRADE St. Louis Rams (via Atlanta Falcons) Sammy Watkins, Wide Receiver, Clemson
St. Louis is able to trade back and still land one of the top prospects in the 2014 class. If the Rams are planning to stick with Sam Bradford at quarterback, surrounding him with weapons has to be a Clay Matthews Super Bowl XLIX Jersey priority. While the team drafted Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey a year ago, neither has the skill set that Sammy Watkins does. Bradford wouldn’t have many more excuses for those like this if he had Austin and Watkins to throw to.
7. TRADE Pittsburgh Steelers (via Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Greg Robinson, Offensive Tackle, Auburn
New Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said the team is willing to trade down this year. Most general managers will say that at some point before the draft, but it takes the right scenario for a trade to fall into place. If the Buccaneers decide they are happy with the offensive tackles on their roster, they could look to any of the needy teams picking later in the first round and gauge interest in Auburn’s Greg Robinson.
The Steelers haven’t had a ton of success drafting offensive tackles in recent years, and Robinson would be the type of mauler they covet. Pittsburgh general manager Kevin Colbert has a history of moving up when the situation calls for it. Landing a player like Robinson could be that type of situation.
Ben Roethlisberger would be almost as excited about this pick as he was about the Royal Rumble on Sunday.
9. Buffalo Bills Ha’sean Clinton Dix, Safety, www.packersauthenticofficialshop.com/JORDY_NELSON_SUPER_BOWL_JERSEY.html Alabama
Jairus Byrd’s contract situation will be a key story to follow in Buffalo. If Byrd gets away this offseason, the Bills could address safety early in the 2014 NFL Draft. So many teams in the NFL need safety help, and Ha’sean Clinton Dix is the clear top prospect at the position. As a result, it wouldn’t be shocking to see him climb into the top 10 by the time the draft rolls around. He was trusted with more responsibility this season and handled it well. He has superior range to other safeties in this class and can play in the box to support the run when needed.
10. Detroit Lions Justin Gilbert, Cornerback, Oklahoma State
The Lions went from playing quite a bit of zone coverage in 2012 to a scheme that required their cornerbacks to play more press coverage in man to man situations. Oklahoma State’s Justin Gilbert is at his best when he’s asked to play close to the line of scrimmage and jam a receiver. He Clay Matthews Super Bowl 49 Jersey has the hips to turn and run with anyone. It’s only when he’s asked to play off the line of scrimmage that his footwork suffers.
11. Mosley, Aaron Rodgers Super Bowl 49 Jersey Linebacker, Alabama
While Tennessee has been stockpiling speedy outside linebackers, inside linebacker remains a big hole on its defense. Mosley seems to be slipping a bit after an underwhelming end to his senior season. Still, he’s rarely taken out of position and his ability to play sideline to sideline would fit nicely with what the Titans have looked for in their linebackers.
They may also have a Jake Locker problem to deal with at some point. But we can talk about that later.
12. New York Giants Xavier Su’a Filo, Offensive Guard, UCLA
The Giants have been adding pieces to their offensive line in recent years, but guard remains an area of concern for this team. Zack Martin of Notre Dame was generating buzz at the Senior Bowl, but UCLA’s Xavier Su’a Filo is our top ranked guard prospect. He has versatility New York will appreciate and the movement skills to make him worth this slot.
13. St. Louis Rams Calvin Pryor, Safety, Louisville
St. Louis has built one of the best front sevens in football, but the back end of the defense still needs work. Enter Calvin Pryor. Safeties could be pushed up draft boards this spring because of how many teams have a need at the position. Pryor finished the season strong and is our No. 2 safety at the moment.
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