draft rumors and draft discussion 2018

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by Stanley:

Originally posted by Ernst82:
For me it's Quenton Nelson in the 1st. Might even be able to slide down a few slots if someone needs a QB and I have a good feeling a few good ones will still be available. If not Nelson then it's Barkley. Our run game sucks and needs addressed quickly. I have no issue resigning Hyde if we get Nelson.

Auden Tate in the 2nd or even a trade up into the late first is my dream scenario. I love our WR's and think Goodwin has it in him to be a great WR. I'm a huge Garcon fan but I am starting to regret his signing after Goodwin broke out. He could keep us from the kind of WR we need most. A big, strong TD catching machine.

I will dream all off season about an offense with Barkley and Tate. Unfortunately I doubt we see either of them sporting Red and Gold next year.

My dream I know will never come true is Chubb falling to #9. Maybe we could queitly promise him some extra money if he is willing to flip out on the medical staff at the combine

Didnt Shanahan state somewhere or somebody said he favors veteran lineman?

Not sure who else said that but I remember saying it in another thread. I was just going off track record but he didn't actually say he does too. But I'm not saying he won't draft an O-lineman because I'm sure he will I just don't think it would be in the 1st round.

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by Dillesq:
The rumor is that Lamar Jackson is inclined to stay in school. I think he's a top 3 QB in the draft. That hurts us bc when the day of the draft comes, teams get desperate for their quarterback.

Smart choice by him. If he improves like he did this last year throwing the ball I would think he would be a lock for the 1st pick

Originally posted by jcs:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by Dillesq:

The rumor is that Lamar Jackson is inclined to stay in school. I think he's a top 3 QB in the draft. That hurts us bc when the day of the draft comes, teams get desperate for their quarterback.

Smart choice by him. If he improves like he did this last year throwing the ball I would think he would be a lock for the 1st pick

His team was awful this year...do they get better next year or does he continue to have to play hero ball?

Originally posted by Dillesq:

Hes 210 lbs. he's got weight. Hes just long

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by jcs:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by Dillesq:

The rumor is that Lamar Jackson is inclined to stay in school. I think he's a top 3 QB in the draft. That hurts us bc when the day of the draft comes, teams get desperate for their quarterback.

Smart choice by him. If he improves like he did this last year throwing the ball I would think he would be a lock for the 1st pick

His team was awful this year...do they get better next year or does he continue to have to play hero ball?

Not concerned with his team just watching his play. His pocket presence, his release, footwork does he go all Kap when his first reads gone. Just want to see continued growth from him.

Originally posted by NIMV4683:
Barkley ain't gonna fall past 3rd spot either Colts take him or somebody trade up for him. Chubb and Jackson won't pass of 8th spot. Nelson or Ridley are our best players available. I consider Nelson a no brainer for Niners even if they sign vet FAs while I foresee Shanahan going after guys like Gallup, Cain or Weineke on Day 2.

ESPN Browns reporter Pat McManamon expects the Browns to have interest in acquiring Alex Smith this offseason.

It makes all the sense in the world from a dot-connecting standpoint. The Chiefs are fully expected to move on from Smith, even with him coming off his best pro season. Patrick Mahomes offers more upside, and the Chiefs believe Smith has taken them as far as he can already. In Cleveland is GM John Dorsey, who was the Chiefs' GM when they acquired Smith from the 49ers. Cleveland has a ton of cap space and can splurge at quarterback, where Smith carries a $20.9 million cap hit for 2018. The Browns need to add a veteran and high-end rookie at the position.

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Just a rumor, not really a draft one but I think this shakes up the draft a little if it were to happen. Does Cleveland take a QB at #1 or #4?

ESPN Browns reporter Pat McManamon expects the Browns to have interest in acquiring Alex Smith this offseason.

It makes all the sense in the world from a dot-connecting standpoint. The Chiefs are fully expected to move on from Smith, even with him coming off his best pro season. Patrick Mahomes offers more upside, and the Chiefs believe Smith has taken them as far as he can already. In Cleveland is GM John Dorsey, who was the Chiefs' GM when they acquired Smith from the 49ers. Cleveland has a ton of cap space and can splurge at quarterback, where Smith carries a $20.9 million cap hit for 2018. The Browns need to add a veteran and high-end rookie at the position.

Alex Smith
Deshone Kizer
Cody Kessler
Kevin Hogan
????

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Just a rumor, not really a draft one but I think this shakes up the draft a little if it were to happen. Does Cleveland take a QB at #1 or #4?

ESPN Browns reporter Pat McManamon expects the Browns to have interest in acquiring Alex Smith this offseason.

It makes all the sense in the world from a dot-connecting standpoint. The Chiefs are fully expected to move on from Smith, even with him coming off his best pro season. Patrick Mahomes offers more upside, and the Chiefs believe Smith has taken them as far as he can already. In Cleveland is GM John Dorsey, who was the Chiefs' GM when they acquired Smith from the 49ers. Cleveland has a ton of cap space and can splurge at quarterback, where Smith carries a $20.9 million cap hit for 2018. The Browns need to add a veteran and high-end rookie at the position.

Alex Smith
Deshone Kizer
Cody Kessler
Kevin Hogan
????

Originally posted by jcs:
Still go QB #1, you are using Alex as a stopgap but you should still draft the best available QB for your team. Using Alex would be the best possible scenario to ensure you aren't turning your prospect into Blaine Gabbert.

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Darnold. Gets to sit and learn behind Smith and get coached up. It's a smart move by the Browns....?

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by jcs:
Still go QB #1, you are using Alex as a stopgap but you should still draft the best available QB for your team. Using Alex would be the best possible scenario to ensure you aren't turning your prospect into Blaine Gabbert.

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Darnold. Gets to sit and learn behind Smith and get coached up. It's a smart move by the Browns....?

Yah screw Deshone Kizer, dude sucks anyway. lol

John Dorsey is not tied to Kizer in anyway but man that has to hinder the growth for Kizer. Honestly I think they should trade Kizer away, I doubt they get any real value for him though.

Originally posted by Cisco0623:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by jcs:
Still go QB #1, you are using Alex as a stopgap but you should still draft the best available QB for your team. Using Alex would be the best possible scenario to ensure you aren't turning your prospect into Blaine Gabbert.

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Darnold. Gets to sit and learn behind Smith and get coached up. It's a smart move by the Browns....?

Yah screw Deshone Kizer, dude sucks anyway. lol

John Dorsey is not tied to Kizer in anyway but man that has to hinder the growth for Kizer. Honestly I think they should trade Kizer away, I doubt they get any real value for him though.

Also, didn't Hue want Watson? Kizer was always a project a best. They would be wise to snag a vet QB. draft the one they want at 1, snag Barkley at 4 or a Tackle to succeed Thomas. They are terrible, but are in a great position to really bolster the team. Too bad I think Hue sucks.