re: NFL: Summer Camp
Is Jameis Winston that good to go #1 ?
Right now seems to be the perfect time to ask that question if you're a Bucs fan. Now, I am no Bucs fan, but I certainly think they are taking Winston with their
#1 pick and I realize I am in a majority. However, I don't think they really should be taking this pick. I am in the minority when I say that Winston isn't good enough to take the Bucs to the playoffs. I don't care if it's the same state he played his Collegiate career in. I don't care how many games he has won either. I also feel that Glennon has plenty of potential, but that is hardly a debate now.
An Andrew Luck, or Russel Wilson don't come around very often. Winston is not on the same level of either. Winston may have the ability to throw 250 plus touchdowns in his career, but I don't know that this is a given. It's no easy feat, but I think it's a feat that tells us what type of talent they may end up drafting. I don't find Winston as a "smart" decision maker. College football is not the NFL. He will have to be able to read complex defenses and make adjustments. Luckily for him The Bucs have some offensive talent for him, including last year's first round pick.
Cleveland, make it, or break it draft?
They have two draft picks this year and I feel like this is it for the organization. Why this year? They have a new set of faces in their personnel again. New GM and everything has led to all of this. You don't often find yourself in a position to have two first round picks very often. Colts taking Trent off their hands was a genius move on Cleveland's part. Honestly, I think Cleveland taking two first round picks and dedicating them to offense is the most obvious move here.
Todd Gurley and Dorial Green-Beckham seem like the best fits for Cleveland. Randy Moss had a ton of issues coming out of College and that did nothing to his career. I am not saying he Dorial is the next Randy Moss, but don't allow off the field issues dictate your picks. Josh Gordon was mistake, but don't hold it against your organization. Todd Gurley was a man amongst boys in the SEC and that says a whole lot. You cant' get talent like Todd Gurley and he will solidify their run game unlike Richardson.
Which Sophomore QB gets their rookie weapon?
With all the buzz about the receiver position again this year I wonder if Teddy Bridgewater and Derek Carr. Both looked strong last year. I think it's more important for The Raiders to grab someone with their 4th pick in the NFL Draft. With Kevin White and Amari Cooper as your options it shouldn't be that hard to make a decision. Amari Cooper in my opinion will be the better receiver right away for the Raiders. White is talented, but I don't think he will fit with Oakland.
Teddy may want a reunion with his old teammate, but do you pass up Kevin White? Hell no. Some say White may not be around by the time the Vikings pick and that could be true. In that case I can very easily see Bridgewater reuniting with his former College WR Devante Parker. Parker is no sleeper either. He is a top 25 player by all means, but you don't pass up Kevin White. He is a freak of nature and could certainly help Teddy in the long run.
Who is the best pass rusher of the draft?
It's an obvious question, but I don't think many people know who big of a deal this is. It's roughly 20 players a year get more than 10 plus sacks a year in the NFL. Occasionally it's 25, or more, but very rarely. There are 32 teams, and that means at least a dozen teams need a pass rusher to change the face of their defense. I don't know who the best, pure, pass rusher is, but I have hunch.
Leonard Williams will play anywhere on the defensive line once he is drafted to the NFL and will be a 100 sack artists when it is all said and done. I don't think he is a bust type player. In fact I think is one of those one in every decade type players. He is relentless and I don't care where he goes because he will be a future hall of fame talent when his career is over. Williams better go top 5 and if he doesn't shame on Tampa, Tennessee, Jacksonville, Oakland, and Washington. Williams will likely land in Jacksonville if Tennessee is stupid enough to pass him. Jaguars defense will have that player to get to Andrew Luck.
What will your team do in the first round?
Ideal 3-4 Nose Tackle
I think the Steelers will actually be in a solid position to find the Nose Tackle they have needed since Casey Hampton left for retirement. I think Eddie Goldman, NT, out of Florida State would be the best pick for the Steelers. First, they love drafting out of Florida State. Every 3-4 defense needs a Nose Tackle who can draw two linemen because it frees up space for the linebackers. Goldman is the type of talent that could easily change the course of this younger defensive group at linebacker, Shazier, Jones, Williams, Spence, and led by veteran Timmons(9) season w/team.
Pass rushing, 3-4, linebacker
This is no doubt a necessary move in the first round if they can find the player they want. Apparently the draft stock of both Shane Ray and Randy Gregory are dropping. If that is the case I would go with either player. Jarvis Jones hasn't looked special at all, but I am willing to give him one fresh year under a new defensive coordinator and one more year with Joey Porter making the switch to linebacker coach. That still doesn't mean they don't need another pass rusher. Harrison with Moats will be on the other side and I don't think either is the long term solution. If I had to pick one over the other I would go with Gregory. His potential is sky high.