NFL Draft

[bobbiemcgee]

Bengals pick Jonah Williams...Alabama...OG...6'4" 302

[XUOWNSUC]

F'n Steelers took the guy I wanted. Since both Devins were gone, I'm glad the Bengals went OL.

[Juice]

The Giants....yikes...

[Muskie in dayton]

F'n Steelers took the guy I wanted. Since both Devins were gone, I'm glad the Bengals went OL.

The Bengals are getting beat by the Steelers in April too. Mike Brown sucks.

[Juice]

The Bengals are getting beat by the Steelers in April too. Mike Brown sucks.

I don't think the Bengals did anything wrong tonight. They filled a need with the best guy at his position. They didn't reach and he should start right away at any one of a few positions on the line. They need LBs but they were also going into the season with Bobby Hart starting.

[noteggs]

Agree Bengals took best available at the time for need, but damn Devin Bush would’ve been a great fit! Freakin’ Steelers!

[Juice]

Agree Bengals took best available at the time for need, but damn Devin Bush would’ve been a great fit! Freakin’ Steelers!

I can't argue with that.

[Xville]

Is it weird as hell to anyone else just how many people show up the nfl draft and watch it on tv? I mean the crowd wssnt that much more than what it looks like on Broadway on a Thursday night in nashville but still. Watching your team draft an offensive lineman...riveting theater. Nfl has done one hell of a marketing job to make people give a crap about this.

[UCGRAD4X]

Of course the 'coach speak' was: "This is the guy we wanted all along."

[xu82]

Bills get Ed Oliver at 9, top 3 talent according to many. Position of need, perfect fit! Ballsy to wait and not trade up. It’s time for the ball to bounce the right way for my Bills, for a change!

[Juice]

And the Bungles are back...



Paul Dehner Jr.
@pauldehnerjr
You will obviously have a hard time finding somebody with a 2nd round grade on Drew Sample.

PFF: 192 overall
Dane Brugler: 4th/5th
Jordan Reid: 6th
NFL Network: 4th

[XUOWNSUC]

And the Bungles are back...

The Brown family is clueless on how to run a draft. They didn't get a great return for the trade with Denver. Just a 4th and (yet another 6th). The trade chart used by every team shows that Denver was the clear winner in that trade. Why not ask for a 2020 pick instead? I doubt the Brown family realizes that they can trade for future picks. All those 6th round picks they have acquired are worthless. Sample was a huge REACH. I can't wait until the franchise moves to Mexico City.

[Xavgrad08]

And the Bungles are back...
I hope this guy is a sleeper, because this pick makes zero sense. Could have gotten him later and Bengals have other needs.

[GIMMFD]

The Giants....yikes...

As a Panthers fan, the best thing that happened to my health was Gettleman (Giants GM now) leaving the Panthers, never underestimate his stupidity. He tries so hard to make a edgy selection that pans out so he looks smarter than everyone else... To say that taking Daniel Jones because you didn't know if he was going to be available at 17th with all of the holes in the roster is some of the worst explaining ever.

[UCGRAD4X]

There again...coach speak...but Tight End Coach Casey was "nervous"...

“I was very nervous about it knowing that we had him rated high,” said Casey. “As you travel around and go to all the pro days and talk to the other tight ends coaches around the league, you get a sense of how they feel about certain guys. I have no doubt that a lot of teams around the NFL had this guy rated really high. I know that media guys might not have had him rated as one of the top tight ends, but guys that watch ball and watch the film know that this guy is a really good player.”

At least it was coach that was "nervous" and (seemed to be) involved in the decision a opposed to Mikey Boy!

[drudy23]

Is it weird as hell to anyone else just how many people show up the nfl draft and watch it on tv? I mean the crowd wssnt that much more than what it looks like on Broadway on a Thursday night in nashville but still. Watching your team draft an offensive lineman...riveting theater. Nfl has done one hell of a marketing job to make people give a crap about this.

Yes, odd indeed. I've never understood the fascination of sitting around and listening to names being called. I'd rather you send me a list on Monday morning that I can look at for 10 seconds.

[GIMMFD]

Yes, odd indeed. I've never understood the fascination of sitting around and listening to names being called. I'd rather you send me a list on Monday morning that I can look at for 10 seconds.

I can understand watching on TV because they show some highlights, give measurements, and talk about the pick a little bit, but I don't get actually going to the draft, I don't think I'd have fun there no matter the amounts of booze I ingested.

[xu82]

I can understand watching on TV because they show some highlights, give measurements, and talk about the pick a little bit, but I don't get actually going to the draft, I don't think I'd have fun there no matter the amounts of booze I ingested.

I have a buddy who went. Nashville is AWESOME, and the draft is just an excuse. My wife is there now, but for a funeral......slightly less fun.

Next year is Vegas I think. I’d go to run into Bills fans from all over, following the draft loosely.

[Masterofreality]

The Cleveland Browns select------

Every damn guy and position they needed in this draft...oh, and also getting Odell Beckham Jr thru the earlier trade who is worth more than any player that is coming out of College.

In the words of the Iraqui Info Minister---"Victory is ASSURED!!!!"

[UCGRAD4X]

I do think it is interesting that they picked up the only two quarterbacks they brought in before the draft, one as an UDFA.

Sounds like maybe, just maybe they have a plan.

[vee4xu]

I got a text today saying that Nebraska didn't have even one pick in the NFL draft. First time since 1962. Conversely, their sworn enemy rival (more from the pre-BIG 10 days than now), has had the last two Heisman Trophy winners and number one pick in each of the past two NFL drafts. Can't go too much farther in opposite directions. Tough days in Lincoln. Come to think of it, Oklahoma's coach is named Lincoln, so they even have that covered in OK.

[GIMMFD]

I got a text today saying that Nebraska didn't have even one pick in the NFL draft. First time since 1962. Conversely, their sworn enemy rival (more from the pre-BIG 10 days than now), has had the last two Heisman Trophy winners and number one pick in each of the past two NFL drafts. Can't go too much farther in opposite directions. Tough days in Lincoln. Come to think of it, Oklahoma's coach is named Lincoln, so they even have that covered in OK.

Eh I don't know, Scott Frost is incredibly young and green into coaching, but he did have an insane turn around in just one year at UCF, I'd give him some time to get his recruits in and then assess what will happen with Nebraska, I don't think they'll be as good as they were in the past of course, but I do think there's potential there to be a solid program.

[Juice]

Eh I don't know, Scott Frost is incredibly young and green into coaching, but he did have an insane turn around in just one year at UCF, I'd give him some time to get his recruits in and then assess what will happen with Nebraska, I don't think they'll be as good as they were in the past of course, but I do think there's potential there to be a solid program.

They had that with Bo Pelini and ran it out of town with insane expectations.

[Masterofreality]

Eh I don't know, Scott Frost is incredibly young and green into coaching, but he did have an insane turn around in just one year at UCF, I'd give him some time to get his recruits in and then assess what will happen with Nebraska, I don't think they'll be as good as they were in the past of course, but I do think there's potential there to be a solid program.

I have relatives that live in Lincoln. The fact that Nebraska has fallen so far is ludicrous, but it is clear that aligning with the B1G and leaving their traditional rivals and recruiting territory behind has not worked well for them. Not at all. My folks are disgusted with the Big 10 and many are very pissed at the Cornhuskers, but they do have hope for Frost. It really is all about coaching in college. How many people would have put Clemson as a Blue Blood 10 years ago around the time when Swinney was hired?

[Xavgrad08]

I know this person is not affiliated with the enquirer, but yikes. https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/3625806002

[GIMMFD]

They had that with Bo Pelini and ran it out of town with insane expectations.

Well Pelini was also a bit polarizing, not sure what the relationship was with administration, but Pelini has been reported cursing out players, and stuff to that regard, so though 9-4/10-4 is great in my opinion (I'd kill for WVU to have that year in and year out), I think he just rubbed too many people the wrong way. The thing with being a head coach is that your only job isn't coaching, you have to be likeable to boosters, fundraise, etc. which probably tied into it a bit too.


I have relatives that live in Lincoln. The fact that Nebraska has fallen so far is ludicrous, but it is clear that aligning with the B1G and leaving their traditional rivals and recruiting territory behind has not worked well for them. Not at all. My folks are disgusted with the Big 10 and many are very pissed at the Cornhuskers, but they do have hope for Frost. It really is all about coaching in college. How many people would have put Clemson as a Blue Blood 10 years ago around the time when Swinney was hired?

I definitely agree, not to mention Dabo is incredibly likeable as a person too. If you have a solid players coach, that can develop lesser talent, you have a decent chance at success. Nebraska moving to the B1G was interesting in the regards of leaving teams like Oklahoma behind, where they had a rich history of games against each other. I could definitely see how fans would be pissed, I'm just glad the Big 12 extended an invite to WVU to save us from mediocrity of the AAC or something like that. It could be way worse.

[waggy]

I know this person is not affiliated with the enquirer, but yikes. https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/3625806002

Taylor can wear a suit when and if Williams gets inducted to the HOF.

[BandAid]

I'm not a Nebraska fan, but (believe it or not) I know a few. Also, I'm incredibly bored and avoiding work, so my two cents:


Eh I don't know, Scott Frost is incredibly young and green into coaching, but he did have an insane turn around in just one year at UCF, I'd give him some time to get his recruits in and then assess what will happen with Nebraska, I don't think they'll be as good as they were in the past of course, but I do think there's potential there to be a solid program.

The turn around the Huskers had in this very season (beginning of the year to the end) gives a lot of hope and credence to Frost's abilities as a coach in fan circles. Their preseason promotional materials had a punter highlighted as one of their stars. Anyone who isn't a die-hard fan knew they were going to suck.


Well Pelini was also a bit polarizing, not sure what the relationship was with administration, but Pelini has been reported cursing out players, and stuff to that regard, so though 9-4/10-4 is great in my opinion (I'd kill for WVU to have that year in and year out), I think he just rubbed too many people the wrong way. The thing with being a head coach is that your only job isn't coaching, you have to be likeable to boosters, fundraise, etc. which probably tied into it a bit too.

Bo also got caught on tape saying disparaging thing about the Nebraska fans. He could get the team to the Big XII title game with regularity, and then proceed to lose every time. My take as a non-Nebraska fan in Nebraska is Bo: good coach, total a-hole. It's pretty telling he had to return to Youngstown State after coaching the Huskers. A mid-level FBS program didn't even want to pick him up.

Nebraska then went in the total opposite direction with Riley. Super great guy. Kinda lousy coach.

Last summer everyone was treating Frost like the Messiah around here. I think they're all a bit more realistic now (I hope).

[Masterofreality]

Band, do you think like my cousins do that Nebraska made a horrible mistake leaving the Big 12?

I know that it really isn't very far (next state over) from Iowa and below Minnesota, but it just seems that their entire traditional allegiances and geographical relationships got wiped out with the changeover.

Maybe after Osborn they were looking to change it up anyway, but it just seems wrong.

[BandAid]

Band, do you think like my cousins do that Nebraska made a horrible mistake leaving the Big 12?

I know that it really isn't very far (next state over) from Iowa and below Minnesota, but it just seems that their entire traditional allegiances and geographical relationships got wiped out with the changeover.

Maybe after Osborn they were looking to change it up anyway, but it just seems wrong.

I personally miss them being in the Big XII, nothing feels like a rivalry outside of Iowa. I'll ask a few Nebraska fans, though. They may have a different opinion.