NFL 2017 - Draft Edition

[Monster]

It SEEMS like there is some nice player for interior positions in this draft but not so much with tackles. I remember though the Vikings picked a couple guys that were supposed to be steals at their spots that were guards and...they are out of the league and they basically didn't do anything.

I totally agree that the NFL draft is interesting because you can legitimately find really good players even when you get to the guys that aren't drafted. I think the NBA draft will start being even more interesting in the 2nd round with the D league being more of a minor league system and the level of talent around the world Continuing to become better. I'm generally a sucker for watching the draft but now the NFL draft is drug out over a few days (which is smart) I tend to just watch the clips of the guys that the Vikings picked and anyone else I have interest in like guys that played at Nebraska.

[bleedspeed]

I think we have enough projects on the OL. We have Sirles, Eaton, Kerin, Clemmings, Hill, and Beavers. I am guessing we only keep 8 people on OL. We have 10 already. 4 starting spots are claimed for starters. 4 spots are open. I really want to draft a C or RG that can start day one or do nothing. This draft doesn't seem to have OT that looks like any better than what we have for projects. I hope Hill can be LT/LG backup and Sirles backup at RT/RG. Center backup Eaton. So draft a starter or bust.

[Monster]

I think we have enough projects on the OL. We have Sirles, Eaton, Kerin, Clemmings, Hill, and Beavers. I am guessing we only keep 8 people on OL. We have 10 already. 4 starting spots are claimed for starters. 4 spots are open. I really want to draft a C or RG that can start day one or do nothing. This draft doesn't seem to have OT that looks like any better than what we have for projects. I hope Hill can be LT/LG backup and Sirles backup at RT/RG. Center backup Eaton. So draft a starter or bust.

I pretty much agree with you. It's a pretty young group already. If they really like 2 interior guys I wouldn't hate drafting them but I also think interior guys can actually be found wherever. Tackles...you got to be more lucky.

[bleedspeed]

My thoughts on top 5 needs are:

1. DL - I want 2 tackles if we can
2. RB - I would love to draft our next 5 years back
3. TE - To many good ones not to take one
4. DB - It is a good draft for DB's. We turning over guys and need depth lost to replacing starters.
5. LB - I would like to see another fast 3 down LB. A S/LB hybrid would be perfect.

I didn't list OT because this draft lacks them. I would be prepared to use a 1st or 2nd rounder next year.

[Monster]

CB is a concern to me. The Vikings have nobody proven beyond their top 4 guys. Maybe Jabari Price is a guy they have a lot of faith in he has been around for a couple years now but hasn't done much because of injury and I think a suspension if I remember right. He profiles (based on what he did in college) as a guy that probably is better inside than outside.

I know at one point it was supposed to be a pretty deep CB draft and I have heard its deep in safeties. Nate Gerry out of Nebraska has always been a guy I thought could be good at the next level. There are some legit questions about him but it looks like he may not even be drafted which surprised me a bit although I know I'm being a bit of a homer about him.

[TheFuture]

I want to see one OL drafted in the 2nd and a RB in the 3rd. Hopefully that is pat Elflein in the 2nd and Joe mixon RB in the 3rd.

[Monster]

It seems like Mixon is a guy people want or are intrigued by. If they don't get Mixon is there another RB you like? I haven't dug into it enough yet.

[khans2k5 [enjin:6608728]]

I just think there's an extremely thin chance we take Mixon if he's available 2/3/4th round. That would just go against everything they've done to bring in high character players.

[bleedspeed]

Mixon last until our 2nd round pick.

Monster lots of quality options. After Mixon to me they all kind of lump together and nobody stands out. I think we will see some productive guys go undrafted.

2nd or 3rd Round guys.
ALVIN KAMARA - 3 down back that can do it all
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/alvin-kamara?id=2558019

D'ONTA FOREMAN - Big RB with moves and speed. Ran for 2000+ yards in 2016. Block and catching?
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/donta-foreman?id=2557994

4th or 5th round guys
JEREMY MCNICHOLS - Shifty speed back that might not break a ton of tackles, but can run and catch.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/jeremy-mcnichols?id=2557977

MARLON MACK - Big play back. 6 TD of more than 40 yards last year. Burner. Fumbles.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/marlon-mack?id=2558123

6th or 7th round guys. :
JAMES CONNER - Big RB and do it all type back that could play a little FB. Murray clone. Leader
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/james-conner?id=2557978

DE'ANGELO HENDERSON - Short stout back with speed. Can catch and run with power. I am a fan of the short strong RB because they make hard targets and are hard to find behind lineman. Thinking Emmet Smith and Barry Sanders.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/deangelo-henderson?id=2557850



Bottom line is there are upgrades for us available in this draft at almost any round.

[bleedspeed]

This guy looks good.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/laquon-treadwell?id=255521

I say put him in the game and see if he can play.