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Chaos. Defined by the Oxford English Dictionary like "complete mess and confusion."
Use it in a sentence? Wait until every story on the first round of the NFL draft in 2019 is written, because that 's what we' ll do if the Arizona Cardinals bluff out saying that they 'll be taking it. former quarterback Kyler Murray, winner of the Heisman Trophy, with the No. 1 overall pick on April 25th.
Of course, the cardinals did not come to say it. But it's hard to find a national NFL journalist who was not told his team was planning to trade Josh Rosen, the No. 10 pick for 2018, and Murray's name to replace him.
"Is Josh Rosen our quarterback? Yes, he is, for the moment, sure," said Cards chief Steve Keim in February. Josh Weinfuss from ESP.com.
You do not include "at the moment" unless you are not sure that Rosen is the long term solution, or if you are doing your best to generate commercial interest. But it is possible – and probably even more likely – that Keim and the Cardinals are trying to attract a trading partner not for Rosen but for the choice that would theoretically be used to designate Rosen's replacement.
So, here is a simulacrum of simulation. What if the cardinals executed a state-of-the-art smoke screen? And if Murray was not the first choice? What if the New York giants prefer Dwayne Haskins? What happens if the Oakland Raiders stick with Derek Carr rather than sinking into a quarterback draft class? What if the Denver Broncos did not want to go for Murray or did they prefer Drew Lock or Daniel Jones?
What if Kyler Murray slipped straight out of the top five?
It would be chaos and a lot of fun.
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The choice: EDGE Nick Bosa, State of Ohio
Those who do not buy propaganda on Murray can be reassured to know that they are not alone and that, in the media landscape, I am not alone either. Cardinals connected for a long time beat the writer Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic skeptical about Murray's hype in Arizona throughout the off-season, and in a recent media draft developed by Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson, Somers passed the cards to Murray in favor of the former defensive tackle from Alabama Quinnen Williams in the High Point.
From my point of view, it's simple: you're not sacrificing the first, third and fifth-round draft selections for a quarterback, and then do not give up after only 13 starts in a bad offense. The Cardinals would be stupid to leave Rosen so quickly, especially since Murray is far from being a perfect prospect (he is exceptionally short at 5 "10", he has a small sample of college football and he can leave for baseball whenever he wants).
It would be one thing if there had been a seismic change since the Cardinals took Rosen 10th in 2018, but Keim remains the general manager.
My impression is that the Cardinals did not completely exclude Murray or made a decision about the first choice, which is just considering the time left. They would be stupid not to at least test the fundamentals of a top trading project, which is why the smart approach is to be publicly vague about your intentions. This, combined with a successful leak-free disinformation campaign, would easily convince the media (and potentially your counterparts) that Murray is a lock.
This is the best way to create peak value for this choice, but I am not convinced that anyone would be willing to pay for a recovery. Only one of the top-nine teams needs a quarterback, and the Giants could be content with "being satisfied" with Haskins if Murray was first in the overall standings (in fact, they might prefer Haskins to Murray). The Broncos would they be willing to gain nine places when Murray does not seem to be a John Elway quarterback? The story also shows that he's not one to Jon Gruden either, but that he's showing more attempts to smoke the Raiders in a matter of moments.
Bleacher Report Matt Miller, the NFL's vacuum, has always Murray in Arizona at this location, but even said he loves Rosen more than any quarterback of this class (even though Murray "has the tools to be amazing"). We are on the same page, except that I am still not prepared to believe that the Cardinals would be desperate enough and / or foolish enough to trigger an exchange between Rosen and Murray, with the exception of the king's ransom.
Maybe I give the Cardinals too much credit, but giving them Bosa rather than Murray is actually an attempt at optimism.
It could just as easily be Williams, especially as the Cardinals already have a rush of elite presence with Chandler Jones. There is still hope for Robert Nkemdiche inside, the defensive position is slightly larger and Bosa is the complete set.
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The choice: EDGE Josh Allen, Kentucky
This project contains two potential forwards from the Megastar Edge, and the San Francisco 49ers did not get as much as expected from Solomon Thomas's choice, No. 3 in 2017, on the defensive. I would not be surprised if they were trying to trade Thomas before he lost value and became more expensive during the last years of his rookie contract and turned their attention to Bosa or Allen with the second. general choice.
In this way, San Francisco would fill a need while taking the best player available. And with DeForest Buckner who just finished a season of Pro Bowl, Allen, who, according to Adam Schefter from ESPN, had a two-day meeting with the 49ers last week – is a no-brainer about Williams. He is much more versatile and can be used in racing and cover defense as a linebacker, which could be useful, especially if the Niners keep Thomas.
The 49ers spent a lot of money on Dee Ford, their veteran, in March. They therefore have the opportunity to try to fill more pressing needs at the corner or offshore catcher. But I do not see that happening because there are so many quality defensive linemen in this repechage and it's impossible for San Francisco or the New York Jets to take a quarter or a second of a quarter overall.
The Jets are better able to deviate from the third rank.
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The choice: Dwayne Haskins, State of Ohio
New York football teams have never eaten together, probably because none of them wants to be humiliated by giving up a choice that is used to significantly improve its geographic rivalry. But the Jets are tidy with a new franchise quarterback from last year 's draft and they would have no reason to stay behind with Bosa and Allen.
They would do much better to collect more choice and get better value for a passer, a receiver or a half corner later in the first round. Their best offer will likely come from a team of Giants who could be paranoid about the intentions of the Raiders. with selection n ° 4.
The price would be much more detrimental to other quarterly teams like the Broncos, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Miami Dolphins or the Washington Redskins, all of whom would have to climb the lower rungs and have less equity than the Giants. in the first place.
So wait until the G-Men, who also have the # 17 overall selection, drop their day two picks at Gang Green to lock their quarter of the future, and look for that quarterback as Haskins, not Murray.
All indications are the giants love Haskins, who shares several key traits with Eli Manning, is an iconic pocket smuggler with a booming arm. This is a safer choice than Murray and giants generally choose the safest route. In addition, he would be well placed to spend a year or two learning from Eli Manning, that the Giants simply will not succeed in overcoming.
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The choice: DT Quinnen Williams, Alabama
"Oops!" Dave Gettleman could say in this scenario if the Raiders do not take a quarterback. It is possible that the Raiders take Haskins if available, but I still do not believe that they will be dealing with Derek Carr or use a top-five pick with Carr on the list. The first would be silly, while the last one would be silly (let's try to make it a word, just for the sake of Oakland).
Let's be realistic. Carr just turned 28 years old. He's a Pro Bowler on three occasions, he was sidelined two years from a heroic season during which he won half a dozen votes as the most valuable player, and he's under contract for the next four years at a reasonable rate of $ 21.5 million per season. . And, according to Spotrac, the exchange would only save the Raiders, rich savings fund, $ 7.5 million in 2019, which makes virtually no sense so far in the off season.
As I noted when I explained last month that I wanted Carr to remain a Raider, Gruden is known for his appreciation of quarterbacks with prototypical measurables. Kyler Murray does not fit this profile.
It is possible Gruden has evolved. But the Raiders simply need to be disciplined and stay with the quarterback who just finished a season during which he had career highs. the percentage achievement (68.9) and the average yards per attempt (7.3) and, instead, take on one of the most interesting domestic defensive line prospects of all time.
It may sound like a hyperbole, but add a band of Williams and you'll understand. The guy simply dominates against running and as a pass holder. He is extremely fast and athletic for a great guy, and he might have the skills to play multiple roles up front.
This is important for a team of Raiders seeking to replace Khalil Mack. Not only did the Raiders finish last in the NFL with last season's sacks, but they did it with a margin of 17 sacks. This is not a typo. The following teams (the New England Giants and Patriots) recorded 30 team bags, compared to 13 for Oakland.
Oakland needs Bosa, Allen or Williams. Gruden can thank the giants here.
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The choice: LB Devin White, LSU
Finally a projection that will not make waves. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been largely associated with White, who is one of the most promoted hopes of off-ball linebackers for years.
For White, we can once again use this V word more and more important. It has great versatility, which is essential to this job nowadays. It can be used on the cover, in defense of the race – with its superb speed between the side lines – and in the precipitation of the passes.
And it happens to fill one of the biggest holes in the Bucs' line after Kwon Alexander's departure.
It would be a debate if Bosa, Allen or Williams let down. But with these three players excluded, the choice of Tampa Bay should be obvious.
Will the Bucs receive commercial offers with Murray still available? It's possible, but none of the four teams on the deck is likely interested and, with Drew Lock also on the board, I do not see the Broncos offering enough to get out of the standings. Pass on this choice and White will probably not leave the top 10.
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The choice: QB Kyler Murray, Oklahoma
The three great defensive linemen gone missing, Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan, who loves exchange and pick up choices-Just perhaps willing to do it once more as we get closer to a range of teams that can use a potential franchise quarter.
There is still a long way to go for a 15-man Washington Redskins squad that already has Case Keenum, Alex Smith and Colt McCoy. The Miami Dolphins have too many posts to treat during their reconstruction to sacrifice the capital required to move from 13th to 6th. And the Broncos could always be ready to wait to see if Lock could fall on them in 10th place.
But what about Bengals?
Yeah, Cincinnati did not trade in the first round of the repechage since he took Ki-Jana Carter to the top of the overall standings in 1995 (bad omen), but the Bengals and their tiny screening department like to take top players level in the early rounds. They could probably make this exchange with the Motivated Jets for nothing more than their second-round pick, and that would give them a chance to regain their relevance in a division that has recently left them dead (again).
Andy Dalton remains under contract for another two years, but the 31-year-old quarterback has not done so and he can be traded or released at any time for free. New coach Zac Taylor said all there was better about Dalton, but in reality, he's not the guy from Taylor and this could be a watershed for a team that seems often be allergic to big changes.
So we expect Mike Brown to become one.
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The choice: QB Drew Lock, Missouri
With Haskins and Murray finally excluded from the board, the Broncos would not want to be overtaken by Miami or Washington. It would be time to climb three places to lock Lock.
Denver acquired Joe Flacco earlier this season, but John Elway seems more and more impatient with his quarterback situation, and he must know that a 34-year-old who has just had a fourth season consecutive with a smuggler rating below 85 Long Term Solution.
It is likely that the Broncos will pay Flacco his unsecured salary of $ 18.5 million to bridge the gap and prepare a quarter in 2019, then they will give him the boot before his price exceeds $ 20 million in 2020.
We know that Elway loves big quarterbacks with guns. Murray does not fit that mold, and Elway has took note of that. But lock? Looking for a well-armed talent of 6 "4", 228 pounds with an arm talent that Colorado coach Mel Tucker recently described as "off the board." "
He needs to improve his footwork and become more consistent, but he has a lot of potential. And considering what the Broncos have come across recently at the center, it's easy to consider Elway's dive.
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The choice: EDGE Rashan Gary, Michigan
The Detroit Lions could try to turn back, reap a few more picks and grab one of the first-lap-worthy first-round second round passers, but it would be difficult to pass the famous Gary, who often used his breathtaking physical skills, 40 miles west of Detroit, at the University of Michigan.
The Lions have most of their pieces up in the offensive, but could use a new face to complete the addition of free agents to the big pennies, Trey Flowers, on the front, and make life easier for a side team that will feature the new Justin Coleman cornerback. But they are also fit enough on D to be able to wait until Gary appears after a disappointing academic career on paper (he only had 9.5 sacks in three years with the Wolverines).
The gross athleticism, size (6 "4"), speed and setting up of Gary could give him an edge over Montez Sweat, which also stands out physically and delivered to the combine, but has cardiac problem this could cause concern.
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The choice: EDGE Montez Sweat, State of Mississippi
The Buffalo Bills have no real identity in defense, in part because of the lack of defensive playmakers. And their best striker, Jerry Hughes, is on the wrong side of 30 years entering a contract year. So, even though they recruited Shaq Lawson in the first round just three years ago, this may be the right time to take advantage of the wacky number of defensive line talents in this project and take on a guy like Sweat.
He is tall, long and extremely fast. Like, savagely. The man ran a 40-yard dash of 4.41 seconds at 6 "6", 260 pounds, setting a combine the recording for defensive line players. And unlike Gary, he has been productive at the university, recording consecutive double-digit bag campaigns to close his college career at the SEC.
The heart problems discovered during the combine tests will have to be investigated, but this did not scare the teams that rank among the top 10 choices …including bills-of meeting with sweat. If his medical examinations were successful, it would make a lot of sense instead 9.
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The choice: OT Jawaan Taylor, Florida
The Jacksonville Jaguars could finally have a stable fourth quarter. It's now up to them to support this quarterback as best they can. This could mean writing a wide receiver like D.K. Metcalf, a tight end like T.J. Hockenson or an offensive striker like Jawaan Taylor. All are widely regarded as the best prospects for their positions, and none would be a bad choice.
We go with Taylor because the offensive tackle is a little higher and the good ones are hard to find. Taylor looks like a good one. He is tall and strong, but also athletic and could possibly move in or out the left attack, which could prove useful if the second round pick of 2017, Cam Robinson, is not retained after a difficult season for the rookie and a second year campaign following an injury.
Whatever it may be, Taylor would offer an immediate upgrade in the right-hand passing and racing games.
The Jags rebuild their offensive on the fly, and the best approach is to work from the middle. This exchange with Denver is expected to bring to four the number of selections on Day Two, which will give them plenty of opportunities to capitalize on a large pool of potential candidates to help Nick Foles.
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The choice: EDGE Brian Burns, State of Florida
After two spin-offs, it's time for the Jets to catch one of the remaining pilots. The fall of Gary and Sweat to Burns is tiny, but few strikers deserve to be considered in the first round after Burns, and Gang Green must participate in the defenders' party.
Burns is a potential prospect with enough versatility to play with the hand in the ground and should be perfectly suited to Gregg Williams who defends the Jets. He is a strong defender in running and a defensive end accomplished with a lot of experience in the standing race.
New York needs an upgrade over Brandon Copeland and Jordan Jenkins, because with these two men in the lead, the assist was not completed in 2018 (the Jets were ranked in the top 10 in terms of bag percentage and adjusted ranking of the bag Football Outsiders).
Burns should have an immediate impact.
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The choice: TE T.J. Hockenson, Iowa
The Green Bay Packers have invested so much financial and financial resources into the defense that there is not much room for another top defender. So, even if Ed Oliver would be a temptation, it makes a lot more sense to give Aaron Rodgers a new weapon to work with, as the Packers attempt to reorganize their attack with new head coach Matt LaFleur.
The Jimmy Graham experiment did not succeed last season and the addition of Hockenson would allow Green Bay to part with Graham or make life easier for Rodgers by creating delicious fights with the veteran and rookie on the field at the same time. .
Anyway, it would be the future of the future for a team that lacks depth in passing in the post-Jordy Nelson / Randall Cobb era. But it is not just about catching passes. A key element of Hockenson's game is his blocking ability, which the Rodgers, aged 35, would appreciate. It is a complete package to this post and it would have an incredibly high ceiling in the LaFleur offensive.
Plus, there is this Iowa connection to Green Bay. Just ask Josh Jackson, Mike Daniels and Bryan Bulaga.
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The choice: DL Ed Oliver, Houston
It is hard to imagine that Oliver will not fall anymore, as he is among the top 10 prospects and the Dolphins in reconstruction need to think about the best player available. Quarterback Daniel Jones is a possibility, but Miami might be better off loading and taking advantage of Oliver's availability now before getting into the job and finding a quarter at the start of next year's repechage.
In addition, Oliver would be a great fit in South Florida, where the Dolphins think / hope to have bright young stars at the back defensive (Xavien Howard and Minkah Fitzpatrick), linebacker (Raekwon McMillan) and defender (Charles Harris), but lacking talent and defensive tackling position.
Oliver would obviously change that in a heartbeat.
Comparisons with Aaron Donald became difficult to ignore after the under-sized but incredibly explosive 21-year-old became viral during a professional day off the theme during which he made a short shuttle DeSean Jackson-speed of speed.
With that in mind, there is a good chance that someone from the top 12 with the best player available and Oliver will not fall that far, but the on-board strikers are always getting more love than the editors defensive line lineups that were not bag machines in the end. college level. Oliver was not, which, combined with his lack of size, could make him fall.
That was the case of Donald, who happened to be the 13th pick of the 2014 project.
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The choice: DT Christian Wilkins, Clemson
Many fake designers give the Atlanta Falcons a decisive advantage here, and for good reason. Atlanta's passing race was a considerable weakness in 2018. But Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff used the first-round picks against passing buyers Vic Beasley in 2014 and Takkarist. McKinley in 2017. He may not be ready to do it again, especially if it would be an admission of failure with two talented young players remaining on the list.
Thus, instead of launching with a second-tier hope, the Falcons may prefer to strengthen the defensive front by offering their line partner defensive lineman Grady Jarrett.
Enter Wilkins, who was often overshadowed by Williams and Oliver during the pre-selection process, but also deserves to be ranked among the top 15, after an often dominant four-year presence at Clemson.
Wilkins is a solid NFL-ready home hunter who can collect bags and team up with Jarrett to present a match nightmare that should also help Beasley and McKinley. And the early success of the refined 23-year-old could help the front office more easily manage Jarrett's contractual situation as he prepares to play under the franchise label in 2019.
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The choice: quarterback Daniel Jones, duke
The Redskins could be without Alex Smith for the entire 2019 season, but they may have participated in the first round of the quarter even though Smith had to return earlier. Case Keenum is signed for one season only, and Smith may not start another game until he turns 36.
They have too many holes to go after the quarterbacks, but if Jones falls in his turn in the middle of the first round on April 25, do not expect them to pass.
By Adam Schefter from ESPNWashington must spend two days with the starter starting for three years this week, which will allow the team to confirm that it's not only big (6 "5", 221 lb), accurate and mobile, but also smart .
These characteristics could allow Jones to become a good starter in the NFL despite the lack of strength of the high-end arms. The Redskins must swing the bat.
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The choice: EDGE Clelin Ferrell, Clemson
It's time. The Carolina Panthers have not made a clean pass in the first round since Julius Peppers won in 2002. Seventeen years later, and less than three months after the announcement of Peppers retirement, it would be appropriate Carolina take the lead. last of a half-dozen forwards worthy of the first round with the final selection of the top half of the first round.
Ferrell makes too much sense. He shone in the Carolinas while leading a famous Clemson pass in two national championship seasons. His experience and success as both defenseman and defenseman make him a superb NFL ready player for a team that is now victorious.
The Panthers can not afford to expect much development, but Ferrell can contribute from the start to all three trials. And that would be great, because nobody wants to spend a season depending on Bruce Irvin and Mario Addison.
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The choice: LB Devin Bush Jr., Michigan
An exchange would not be characteristic for a Baltimore Ravens team that has no choice for the second round, but with Terrell Suggs, CJ Mosley and Za Darius Smith all gone, Baltimore might be pretty desperate to send one of his two-thirds selections as well as a choice for the second day of 2010 to the Giants to move for the sliding Bush.
After all, Bush may well be the last remaining elite defensive hope on the board, he has the skills to become a Mosley 2.0 and he played for John Harbaugh's brother, Jim, Michigan.
Of course, there is a good chance that Bush does not fall so far into real life. But 10 of our top 16 choices were defenders. One of them had to fall into the Baltimore project orbit after a difficult crossing through free will. The defensemen and defensive linemen who defend the passes usually have more weight than the off-ball linebackers and Bush does not have as much physical tools as White. So you can see why a slide could be on the table – and why the Ravens might try to take advantage of the situation.
We are still talking about the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and a guy who has scored two consecutive seasons against the Wolverines. His physique compensates for his lack of length and he has the potential of the Pro Bowl as a starter in the first week of the pros.
The Ravens might not be able to resist.
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The choice: OL Jonah Williams, Alabama
With their quarterback worth $ 28 million a year and their ridiculously expensive and talented defense, the Minnesota Vikings have no choice but to go on to victory. And it became clear because they remained relatively quiet during the free time, that they were waiting for the project to find better protection for their dear caller from starting signal.
Whether Williams, Cody Ford, Andre Dillard or anyone else, the Vikings must use their first-round pick on an offensive lineman who can have an immediate impact. Williams makes a little more sense in this case because he started for three years in the best college program in the country and should be ready to play a huge role right from the start.
Ford does not have as much experience, while Dillard could be a real tackle. Normally it would be a good thing, but the Vikings still pay the left tackle Riley Reiff and they used a second-round pick against the right tackle Brian O'Neill last year. They were less well guarded in 2018, and Josh Kline's addition as an independent player would probably not be a cure.
Williams pourrait éventuellement devenir un plaqueur vedette, mais il donnerait un coup de pouce immédiat en 2019.
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Le choix: TE Noah Fant, Iowa
Cela pourrait être une saison décisive pour le quart-arrière des Titans du Tennessee, Marcus Mariota, ce qui signifie qu'il incombe au Tennessee de faire en sorte que le signaleur de la cinquième année soit le plus utile possible.
Hockenson a déjà deux attaquants d’élite. Hockenson n’est pas sur la liste et ne prendra probablement pas un receveur large deux ans après son choix parmi les cinq premiers sur Corey Davis. Mais Fant est l’un des prospects les plus intrigants encore disponibles à cet endroit, et les Titans ont désespérément besoin d’un match serré.
Delanie Walker se bat pour revenir de la cheville cassée qui lui a coûté la majeure partie de la campagne 2018, mais Walker aura 35 ans en août. Le Tennessee a besoin d'une extrémité étroite avec un plafond assez haut pour remplacer Walker à long terme, mais au moins le compléter pour le bien de Mariota en 2019. Fant correspond à ce profil.
Hockenson a enregistré un meilleur score au général la saison dernière à l'Iowa, mais lors des deux dernières saisons, Fant a marqué deux fois plus de touchés (18 à 9). Et le sportif exceptionnellement âgé de 21 ans a fait des vagues à la moissonneuse-batteuse avec un tiret de 40 verges en 4,50 secondes à 6'4 ", 249 livres.
Ça doit valoir une sélection parmi les 20 meilleures.
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Le choix: CB Byron Murphy, Washington
Les Steelers de Pittsburgh accepteraient probablement Hockenson ou Fant, mais avec les bouts serrés du tableau, ils pourraient répondre à un besoin important en éliminant le premier défenseur du tir au but dans la 20e position.
Je ne leur reprocherais pas non plus d’avoir rejoint Greedy Williams ou Deandre Baker, car Williams, Baker et Murphy sont tous deux des adversaires dignes de la fin du premier tour avec un brillant avenir. Mais nous leur donnons Murphy, qui vient de remporter une deuxième saison avec quatre interceptions à Washington.
C'est important, parce que les Steelers se sont classés parmi les cinq derniers de la NFL avec seulement huit interceptions en défense en 2018. Ils doivent créer plus de gros jeux au secondaire, et Murphy a un talent pour ceux-là.
Il est également remarquablement poli pour un mec avec une expérience universitaire quelque peu limitée, ce qui devrait être important pour une équipe de Steelers qui essaye de rester compétitive. Et sa capacité à jouer à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur et à défendre la course pourrait le rendre particulièrement intriguant à Pittsburgh, car les Steelers n’ont pas de virage n ° 1 bien défini et leur équipe secondaire manque de talent en matière de couverture dans tous les lieux.
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Le choix: RB Josh Jacobs, Alabama
Les Seahawks de Seattle n’ont pas utilisé leur propre choix de premier tour depuis 2011, se négociant au premier tour en sept projets consécutifs. Et il y a peu de raisons de croire qu'ils s'en tiennent à celui-ci. Seattle n’a que quatre sélections dans ce repêchage et a besoin de plus, tandis que les Raiders ont le capital de repêchage pour au moins sauter quelques places.
Josh Jacobs étant toujours sur le tableau, il s’agit du scénario idéal pour un échange de points à partir du 24e rang.
Les Raiders en reconstruction ont déjà fortement pris en charge le receveur étendu et la ligne offensive en liberté. Ensuite, ils ont ajouté un joueur de ligne défensive d'élite plus tôt dans cette simulation, et ce n'est pas un bon endroit pour prendre un virage serré ou un passe-passe. Jacobs mérite toutefois l’un des 25 meilleurs choix après l’avoir mis au dépourvu tard dans sa carrière universitaire à Alabama. L'échantillon n'est pas énorme, mais cela signifie qu'il a beaucoup de sculpture de pneu et la bande révèle qu'il a une vision incroyable, de la patience et une rapidité latérale hors pair.
Les Raiders ont disputé un match parmi les 10 meilleurs l’année dernière, et Isaiah Crowell ne le réglera pas tout seul (voire pas du tout). Ils ont Antonio Brown et Tyrell Williams, mais ils ont besoin d’une autre arme pour Carr en dessous et dans la course à pied. Et Jacobs, qui est également un solide attrape-passe, fait l'affaire.
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Le choix: WR D.K. Metcalf, Mississippi
Imaginez à quelle vitesse les géants pourraient changer le discours aigre entourant l’organisation en rejoignant Saquon Barkley avec Dwayne Haskins et D.K. Metcalf en quelques heures. Une équipe qui possède déjà quelques pièces de qualité sur la ligne offensive posséderait immédiatement l’un des meilleurs avenirs offensifs de la ligue, et ce choix rendrait beaucoup plus facile d’oublier cet homme de Odell Beckham Jr..
Metcalf est sans aucun doute l'arme offensive la plus alléchante de cette catégorie. Dude est fauché mais continue de bousculer la moissonneuse-batteuse avec un tiret de 40 verges en 4,33 secondes et une verticale de 40,5 pouces à 228 livres.
Ce serait difficile pour les Giants de laisser tomber leur 17ème choix, sans parler de la 22ème sélection après notre projet d'échange avec Baltimore. Golden Tate et Sterling Shepard conviennent mieux à la machine à sous, ce qui laisse Pat Shurmur et Mike Shula peu talentueux à l'extérieur dans les positions X et Z. Metcalf pourrait résoudre ce problème du jour au lendemain.
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Le choix: OT Andre Dillard, État de Washington
C'est le choix le plus facile du tour. Les Texans de Houston doivent mieux protéger le jeune quarterback de la franchise Deshaun Watson, qui, selon Focus sur le football professionnel, was under pressure more frequently than any other signal-caller in the league while taking an NFL-high 62 sacks last season.
While Cody Ford is a bigger name than Dillard, he might project as a guard in the pros and the Texans have two well-paid veteran guards. Those two—Senio Kelemete and Zach Fulton—struggled in 2018, but they deserve another year to get it together, while it would be hard to justify keeping penalty-plagued turnstile Julie'n Davenport on Watson's blind side. On the right side, Kendall Lamm is gone, and neither Martinas Rankin nor Seantrel Henderson looks like a quality option.
Free-agent addition Matt Kalil is recovering from a knee injury and has struggled for six consecutive seasons, so the Texans need a player who is capable of becoming a long-term answer on the outside.
And Dillard is their best shot in this spot. He's not fully polished and isn't a proven run-blocker, but he was an often-dominant pass-blocker as a three-year starter at Washington State, and he's a hell of an athlete who crushed the combine.
The Texans can't pass that up.
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The Pick: WR N'Keal Harry, Arizona State
The Seahawks just might trade down multiple times, but with only Metcalf off the board, it would also be hard for a team with a lack of pass-catching depth to resist taking a wide receiver following a trade down to this spot.
That's especially the case considering Doug Baldwin's status. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported last week that the 30-year-old two-time Pro Bowler was "contemplating his future in the NFL" following sports hernia surgery. And while Tyler Lockett has emerged as a strong starter who could become a star, he's a similar receiver to Baldwin. Both are undersized and spend most of their time in the slot.
Seattle needs more size and talent outside, and the 6'2", 228-pound Harry would bring that while also possessing the ability to line up in the slot. He just knows how to get open and is a constant winner on contested catches, which is exactly what improvising quarterback Russell Wilson needs.
Few would fault the Seahawks for standing pat and bringing in Harry, who is ready to make an immediate impact after back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in the Pac-12.
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The Pick: DT Jeffery Simmons, Mississippi State
The Philadelphia Eagles are continually building up the trenches, and they're in a tremendous position to try to capitalize on the risk involved with a Simmons pick in Round 1. There's a chance the two-time first-team All-SEC defensive tackle won't be capable of making a tremendous impact as a rookie after suffering a torn ACL in February, but the Eagles can afford to be patient.
That's because Philly already has superstar Fletcher Cox in the middle, with veteran free-agent addition Malik Jackson and third-year seventh-round over-performer Treyvon Hester also bound to play significant roles in 2019.
But Jackson's best days are behind him, and the Eagles famously utilize a deep rotation up front. They'll be able to bring Simmons along slowly, and if he's ready, they could have a massive role for him in 2020 (or even late-2019).
Considering that Simmons was a potential top-10 pick before his injury, this'd be a sensible gamble for an Eagles team that doesn't have too many pressing needs and loves adding talented defensive linemen to the roster.
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The Pick: DT Dexter Lawrence, Clemson
The Indianapolis Colts could be tempted to take a cornerback here, but they could be determined to build from the trenches following last year's decision to draft Quenton Nelson early. The next step might be to add a hulking presence to the interior defensive line, and the 6'4", 342-pound Lawrence could immediately form a hell of a duo with versatile, rush-oriented defensive tackle Denico Autry.
Lawrence isn't a strong pass-rusher, but the Colts get penetration from Autry, they have two veteran rushers in Justin Houston and Jabaal Sheard, and don't forget about 2018 second-round pick Tyquan Lewis.
With those guys already on board, a team that undoubtedly wants more sacks might still be better off going with Lawrence over pass-rushing defensive tackle Jerry Tillery. Tillery might be a better pure rusher, but Lawrence is probably a better all-around player, and his massive presence should indirectly help that defense get to the quarterback.
Both players have red flags, but Lawrence's drug suspension might have been an isolated mix-up. Tillery's flag looks to be a hell of a lot more red.
The Colts will likely go the safer route with the best player available.
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The Pick: CB Greedy Williams, LSU
With a defensive tackle in tow, a running back on board and all the top defensive ends already taken, the natural pick for the Raiders is a cornerback who can work alongside Gareon Conley and Daryl Worley. Oakland lacks depth there, especially with Leon Hall well beyond his prime and still a free agent and Rashaan Melvin gone.
And this would be a great spot to grab a corner. Only Murphy is off the board, while both Greedy Williams and Deandre Baker possess first-round talent.
We're going with Williams because he seems like the type of player the Raiders would drool over after crushing the combine with a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at 6'2", 185 pounds (Baker disappointed with a 4.52 at 5'11", 193 pounds).
Williams will have to become a better tackler, but he has the tools to become a killer shutdown corner and is only a year removed from a six-interception season in the SEC.
Given high ceiling, the Raiders would have a lot of trouble passing on him in this spot.
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The Pick: OT Cody Ford, Oklahoma
With one of the most well-balanced rosters in the NFL, the Chargers have the ability to roll with the best available player in this spot. It's just a happy coincidence Ford could provide an immediate upgrade over either Dan Feeney or Michael Schofield at guard and maybe Sam Tevi at right tackle.
Even if some combination of Feeney, Schofield and 2017 second-rounder Forrest Lamp, who has yet to emerge, were to win battles inside while Tevi retained his starting job outside (and all of that is unlikely), Ford is the kind of versatile offensive lineman any team would love to have as a short-term option in multiple spots while he continues to develop.
That's his floor. His ceiling? The tantalizingly large and athletic third-team All-American would be an option to potentially succeed veteran left tackle Russell Okung, who'll turn 32 this season and will enter a contract year in 2020.
This would be a "thinking ahead" pick for Los Angeles that could also pay immediate dividends.
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The Pick: CB Deandre Baker, Georgia
The Kansas City Chiefs already have two defensive backs who specialize in slot coverage. But with Steven Nelson gone, they could have plenty of trouble if opponents decide to spread 'em out and force Kendall Fuller and Tyrann Mathieu to move inside. They can't rely on newcomer Bashaud Breeland, who has lacked consistency throughout his career.
And so it'd be silly for the Chiefs to pass on Baker, who steadily improved during his four years in college football's toughest conference and is coming off a senior season in which he was a consensus All-American.
Baker would be able to contribute right away, which is critical considering the Chiefs are a Super Bowl contender with major issues on defense.
It would have been nice if he performed better during the pre-draft process, but his sliding stock might be the reason the Chiefs wind up with good value on an experienced, technically strong cover man who, according to PFF, hasn't surrendered a touchdown in coverage since 2016.
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The Pick: WR A.J. Brown, Mississippi
Earlier in the first round, the Packers—who have already invested heavily in their defense this offseason—added a tight end who could make Aaron Rodgers' life a lot easier. But they still have to replace the departed Randall Cobb in the slot. That won't be simple to do internally, considering the current makeup of the receiving corps features no prototypical slot receivers.
But Brown fits the mold perfectly. He's an ideal "big slot" who is already a master at creating yardage after the catch, which is precisely what Rodgers and the revamped Green Bay offense should be looking for.
We always hear about how Mike McCarthy's system put all the pressure on Rodgers, but Brown is the type of player who takes pressure off quarterbacks. He's tough and reliable, and he's a strong route-runner, which should give him a chance to produce immediately for a team that can't afford to wait.
Brown isn't a speed demon, and he might never be productive outside the slot. But he's a two-time first-team All-SEC pass-catcher who simply gets the job done and should have a bright future in a role that is becoming increasingly important.
He could be the final puzzle piece in Green Bay's semi-overhaul.
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The Pick: DT Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame
This was a tough call because the Rams have two awesome choices in this spot. They could attempt to replace departed defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh with former Notre Dame star Jerry Tillery, or they could address an aging and depleted offensive line by adding versatile and pro-ready former Kansas State offensive tackle Dalton Risner.
For us, it came down to the bigger need.
Risner would immediately compete with Joseph Noteboom (a third-round pick in 2018) for the right to replace free-agency departure Rodger Saffold and would eventually have a chance to take over for the 37-year-old Andrew Whitworth at left tackle. But Whitworth is still there, and Noteboom has potential.
On the other hand, Suh is as good as gone, and 2017 regular Ethan Westbrooks (who was essentially replaced by Suh) hasn't been brought back, which leaves a massive hole next to Aaron Donald on the Los Angeles depth chart.
It'd be fun to see an aggressive interior rusher like Tillery develop alongside Donald, and there's little reason to believe he wouldn't be effective right off the bat in this defense, especially on passing downs.
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The Pick: S Nasir Adderley, Delaware
The Patriots have more pressing needs than free safety. In fact, free safety isn't a need at all right now. They could bolster a thin receiving corps by adding Marquise Brown here, or they could start the process of replacing Rob Gronkowski by taking Irv Smith Jr.
But the Pats are all about value, and they've got five Day 2 picks in a draft that is deep at the receiver position. I'm not sure they're convinced Gronk is parti pour de bon. Even if they are, that doesn't mean they'd use a first-rounder on the draft's third-best tight end.
Instead, they might decide to think ahead—as smart teams do—and consider that 2019 might be Devin McCourty's final season in Foxborough.
McCourty remains a good player, but the Patriots know when to cut bait. He's expensive, and he'll be 32 in August.
In the meantime, Bill Belichick would have a year to coach up a safety who appears tailor-made for his defense. Adderley can be used in so many ways. He's a former corner who can cover up in the slot and even outside, but he's got the physicality, toughness and athleticism to jump up and make plays in the box.
Somewhat unreliable tape from a second-rate conference might explain why Adderley could drop this far, but Belichick would see the potential. In New England, he'd be used in multiple roles right off the bat before possibly taking over for McCourty down the line.
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