I was gonna say, it's 1/8 of an inch man!wab wrote:You love to round up heights don't youG08 wrote:I can live with 5'11 honestly... I just wish he was heavier than 183.wab wrote:I hate Ward's size, but I love his coverage skills.
Still, he's a sticky SOB.
*Edit, I read his height wrong. I thought it was 5'10 and 1/8. It's 5'10 and 7/8...so yeah, basically 5'11
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no lie, that would be incrediblewab wrote:It's gonna be insane when a running back and a guard go 1-2.UOK wrote:I'm growing a huge erection for Saquon Barkley. I know the Bears won't draft him, nor should he be on the board by the 8th pick, but if they didn't have a 1-2 of Howard/Joystick, I'd campaign very hard for Barkley.
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Then the Colts get a billion picks trading back and still end up with Chubb or Roquan Smith.
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Watching more Josh Jackson tape and starting to hate his tackling. He's very content to just push a guy toward the sideline or dive at his legs. His ball skills are amazing but after watching guys like Peanut at CB for so long I get really picky about CBs tackling in the open field and in run support.
Meanwhile Ward looks small out there, even against college guys. He's buzzing around the WR like a hornet but I worry about his physicality, too.
Both should be good NFL players and maybe they aren't liabilities out there for the tackling issue but it makes me less excited about them at #8. I'm saying this in basically every thread now I guess: at #8 I want to love the guy.
Meanwhile Ward looks small out there, even against college guys. He's buzzing around the WR like a hornet but I worry about his physicality, too.
Both should be good NFL players and maybe they aren't liabilities out there for the tackling issue but it makes me less excited about them at #8. I'm saying this in basically every thread now I guess: at #8 I want to love the guy.
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I'd be upset at Jeremiah's mock. Pass on Nelson and Edmunds for Ward?
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I'm not down on Edmunds as he would fill a huge gap at MLB if he can't rush the passer, but if he were billed as strictly an edge rusher I'd be having Barkevious Mingo flashbacks (he's also a FA after "doing pretty good" on his 3rd team).DaSuperfan wrote:I'd be upset at Jeremiah's mock. Pass on Nelson and Edmunds for Ward?
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Random thought on edge rush prospects in this draft: I'm going to continue to say it, I think Harold Landry as a 34 OLB/Edge rusher is going to be a steal for someone in R1. I know his 2017 tape isn't as impressive as 2016, but that was honestly in large part due to his ankle injury which has fully healed since.
He reminds me of a Vic Beasley type, by his size (6'3 250), his ability to bend with his dip and rip move and his speed -
I have a feeling he's going to be an excellent pass rusher at the next level IMO. I know he's considered a reach at 8, but quite honestly, I wouldn't be opposed to trading down a few spots, picking up an extra pick and taking him to pair with Floyd.
I really like Edmunds a lot, but the fact that he hasn't actually been a pass rusher in college just means he's got a lot of work to do in that department which worries me a bit. I think he's ultimately an ILB only at the pro level and he'll be a darn good one. I'm not going to be mad if Edmunds ends up being the pick, I just think he'll end up being an ILB vs. an edge rusher.
But if you want an edge rusher in this draft, I think Landry is by far one of the most underrated pass rushers in this class. I wouldn't overlook him.
He reminds me of a Vic Beasley type, by his size (6'3 250), his ability to bend with his dip and rip move and his speed -
I have a feeling he's going to be an excellent pass rusher at the next level IMO. I know he's considered a reach at 8, but quite honestly, I wouldn't be opposed to trading down a few spots, picking up an extra pick and taking him to pair with Floyd.
I really like Edmunds a lot, but the fact that he hasn't actually been a pass rusher in college just means he's got a lot of work to do in that department which worries me a bit. I think he's ultimately an ILB only at the pro level and he'll be a darn good one. I'm not going to be mad if Edmunds ends up being the pick, I just think he'll end up being an ILB vs. an edge rusher.
But if you want an edge rusher in this draft, I think Landry is by far one of the most underrated pass rushers in this class. I wouldn't overlook him.
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I think Pace must really like the EDGE rushers in this defense, especially if you look at the lack of talent we currently have.DaSuperfan wrote:Random thought on edge rush prospects in this draft: I'm going to continue to say it, I think Harold Landry as a 34 OLB/Edge rusher is going to be a steal for someone in R1. I know his 2017 tape isn't as impressive as 2016, but that was honestly in large part due to his ankle injury which has fully healed since.
He reminds me of a Vic Beasley type, by his size (6'3 250), his ability to bend with his dip and rip move and his speed -
I have a feeling he's going to be an excellent pass rusher at the next level IMO. I know he's considered a reach at 8, but quite honestly, I wouldn't be opposed to trading down a few spots, picking up an extra pick and taking him to pair with Floyd.
I really like Edmunds a lot, but the fact that he hasn't actually been a pass rusher in college just means he's got a lot of work to do in that department which worries me a bit. I think he's ultimately an ILB only at the pro level and he'll be a darn good one. I'm not going to be mad if Edmunds ends up being the pick, I just think he'll end up being an ILB vs. an edge rusher.
But if you want an edge rusher in this draft, I think Landry is by far one of the most underrated pass rushers in this class. I wouldn't overlook him.
I'd venture a guess that at #8 he thinks one of Chubb/Edmunds/Landry should be there. I wouldn't be shocked if he went EDGE at #8 and #39, depending on how FA shakes out.
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Edmunds at 8 and another at 39 would be pretty nice when I think about it. Particularly if Edmunds can continue to play some inside.
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I don’t know if I like Landry that high, but it’s clear to me that 8 needs to be a pass rusher. If they get WRs and a corner in FA then pass rusher at 8 and 5T at 39 is my preference.
Edmunds/Taven Bryan would look good as the Bears 1-2 picks.
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wab wrote:I don’t know if I like Landry that high, but it’s clear to me that 8 needs to be a pass rusher. If they get WRs and a corner in FA then pass rusher at 8 and 5T at 39 is my preference.
Edmunds/Taven Bryan would look good as the Bears 1-2 picks.
I've had this feeling since watching Edmunds film that Pace was going to get him, even if Nelson's there at 8. Not only that, I believe Pace is prepared to trade up a spot or two to get him. But this is based on nothing other than my own gut.
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Yeah, it's weird. I was looking at pass rusher highlights and came across Edmunds and though, man...this really looks like a Pace guy. At first I was hoping that the Bears could sneak him in with their second round pick, but figured his name would start gaining steam. I'd be perfectly happy with him at 8. He and Nelson have been my guys since the beginning.UOK wrote:I've had this feeling since watching Edmunds film that Pace was going to get him, even if Nelson's there at 8. Not only that, I believe Pace is prepared to trade up a spot or two to get him. But this is based on nothing other than my own gut.wab wrote:I don’t know if I like Landry that high, but it’s clear to me that 8 needs to be a pass rusher. If they get WRs and a corner in FA then pass rusher at 8 and 5T at 39 is my preference.
Edmunds/Taven Bryan would look good as the Bears 1-2 picks.
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Fitzpatrick, Edmunds, Ward, Nelson... we should be fine at 8 I believe.wab wrote:Yeah, it's weird. I was looking at pass rusher highlights and came across Edmunds and though, man...this really looks like a Pace guy. At first I was hoping that the Bears could sneak him in with their second round pick, but figured his name would start gaining steam. I'd be perfectly happy with him at 8. He and Nelson have been my guys since the beginning.UOK wrote:I've had this feeling since watching Edmunds film that Pace was going to get him, even if Nelson's there at 8. Not only that, I believe Pace is prepared to trade up a spot or two to get him. But this is based on nothing other than my own gut.wab wrote:I don’t know if I like Landry that high, but it’s clear to me that 8 needs to be a pass rusher. If they get WRs and a corner in FA then pass rusher at 8 and 5T at 39 is my preference.
Edmunds/Taven Bryan would look good as the Bears 1-2 picks.
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Davenport would be my fallback I guess if Edmunds is gone.
Vita Vea is someone that is worth keeping an eye on at #8 too. Not my favorite pick, but that dude is just not of this earth.
Vita Vea is someone that is worth keeping an eye on at #8 too. Not my favorite pick, but that dude is just not of this earth.
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Sounds like you see Bullard as a sub package guy only?
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wab hates Bullardcrueltyabc wrote:Sounds like you see Bullard as a sub package guy only?
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So much. But yes, I see him as a sub package guy at this point.G08 wrote:wab hates Bullardcrueltyabc wrote:Sounds like you see Bullard as a sub package guy only?
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Bullard has been ... nothing. He flashed a bit in last preseason, but he's not a playmaker. Nor is he awful. He's middling and unexceptional to the point where he fades into the background. His name is never called for good or bad. He exists in a gaseous medium of football nothingness.
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PFF had him at a 75.8 last season FWIW.
I like the kid, needs to prove that he can handle work at 5T rather than just playing 3T in sub packages (although that was his bread and butter at Florida).
I like the kid, needs to prove that he can handle work at 5T rather than just playing 3T in sub packages (although that was his bread and butter at Florida).
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Wab mentioned Taven Bryan in another thread. I kind of looked past him, wrongly. He is a beast. I would actually consider him at 8. As a badger fan the JJ Watt comp isn't exactly accurate. But poor man's version isn't far off.
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Welcome to the light.mmmc_35 wrote:Wab mentioned Taven Bryan in another thread. I kind of looked past him, wrongly. He is a beast. I would actually consider him at 8. As a badger fan the JJ Watt comp isn't exactly accurate. But poor man's version isn't far off.
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mmmc_35 wrote:Wab mentioned Taven Bryan in another thread. I kind of looked past him, wrongly. He is a beast. I would actually consider him at 8. As a badger fan the JJ Watt comp isn't exactly accurate. But poor man's version isn't far off.
I’d feel a lot better about that comparison if he had put up anywhere close to a Watt season.
Bryan looks the part, has the measureables, and his highlights are awesome.
But it hasn’t translated necessarily into production/box score - and that concerns me.
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I really, really like Bryan if he somehow falls to the 2nd round. I doubt it, but I think he will be drafted mid to late in the first round. Can't see top 10 though!Hiphopopotamos wrote:mmmc_35 wrote:Wab mentioned Taven Bryan in another thread. I kind of looked past him, wrongly. He is a beast. I would actually consider him at 8. As a badger fan the JJ Watt comp isn't exactly accurate. But poor man's version isn't far off.
I’d feel a lot better about that comparison if he had put up anywhere close to a Watt season.
Bryan looks the part, has the measureables, and his highlights are awesome.
But it hasn’t translated necessarily into production/box score - and that concerns me.
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Chad Reuter 5 round Mock on NFL.com:
Bears picks:
(1) OG Quentin Nelson
(2) DE/T Taven Bryan
(3)
(4a) EDGE Kemoko Turay
(4b) OT Jemarco Jones
(5) DB Darius Phillips
Bears picks:
(1) OG Quentin Nelson
(2) DE/T Taven Bryan
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(4a) EDGE Kemoko Turay
(4b) OT Jemarco Jones
(5) DB Darius Phillips
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Meh... I'd rather go Tremaine Edmunds in the first, Will Hernandez in the second, trade both 4ths to move up in the third for Josey Jewell, and take an OT in the 5th.
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I'd love this draft. Turay is one of my sleepers.Hiphopopotamos wrote:Chad Reuter 5 round Mock on NFL.com:
Bears picks:
(1) OG Quentin Nelson
(2) DE/T Taven Bryan
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(4b) OT Jemarco Jones
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I wouldn't hate it
Bryan is a great athlete but he has high bust potential. If you watch a full game off him, he plays upright and his motor isn't what you would expect. I don't like him in the 1st, but I do in the 2nd.
Kemoko Turay....love that pick. Kids gonna be a solid player!
Bryan is a great athlete but he has high bust potential. If you watch a full game off him, he plays upright and his motor isn't what you would expect. I don't like him in the 1st, but I do in the 2nd.
Kemoko Turay....love that pick. Kids gonna be a solid player!
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I am not a big fan of Turay. He is worth a 4th based solely on physical ability. He reminds me of Nick Perry without the strong hands. Both are a bit rigid in there movements. Turay can close. If he figures out how to use his hands and counter, there might be something there. Some of my problems come on how he was used, and I shouldn't count that against him. To often he wasn't trying to get up field which irritated me but it's not his fault.cblaz11 wrote:I wouldn't hate it
Bryan is a great athlete but he has high bust potential. If you watch a full game off him, he plays upright and his motor isn't what you would expect. I don't like him in the 1st, but I do in the 2nd.
Kemoko Turay....love that pick. Kids gonna be a solid player!
I also disagree with Bryan. Yes he does get to high out of his stance. He is a unique talent.