Mark80

He is the most talented WR in the draft IMO. Better than Cooper, White, and Parker. But, his issues are troubling. His first "run in" was marijuana possession of less than 1.2 ounces. For those in the know, this really isn't that big of a deal. His second "run in" was for being in a car with about a pound of marijuana in it. Now this is substantial. No one could possibly argue that this was for personal consumption. It is unclear to me from what I've seen if that was his or someone else's who was in the car...either way a poor choice on his part to be put in that situation. His final "run in" and the one that broke the camel's back with Mizzou was a violent altercation with a female. He was not charged due to the victim not cooperating with authorities. I can see giving a guy a pass on one incident or maybe even two incidents involving the weed, but when he crosses over to abusing women as well, I'm sorry, but no thanks. I want my team to have some standards. This is furthered by the fact that we would be utilizing our only pick in the first two rounds on a very risky player indeed.

He can't run the ball on a team that is pass first and the defense is attempting to stop that passing game. What in the world makes you think he can run the ball with a run first offense when the defense is concentrating on stopping the run? Any amount paid to this clown would be overpayment IMO. Can't even stay in shape as a RB.

Would be a dangerous game to make assumptions like that though. If it doesn't you could get yourself into some real trouble quick.

It all hinges on FA IMO. I'm willing to let CJ take off as I think he's going to get paid somewhere more than he is worth, but if we can keep him cheap do it.

Ut oh, there it is again. One of those logical conclusions that are supported by facts. Is it April 1st already?

Melvin Gordon is the first RB off the board, most likely in the first. He's fantastic now that he built up some bulk. I think it's just assumed by most here that we don't really have a shot at him. My draft board on RBs is Gordon, Gurley, The Duke. The rest I don't care about as I think they are all pretty similar run of the mill type guys.

I've said this numerous times in numerous threads. People just want to be haters, grass is always greener sort of thing. Without reading responses I'm betting some posters are writing something along the lines of stats don't tell the whole story, Carr just looks better, all the pundits like Carr more, the Bills have way more talent than the Raiders or some combination thereof. What they will conveniently forget to mention is how our offensive coaching and play calling during EJs time here was the, hands down, worst in the league. EJ was straight up handcuffed by those guys. They are the ones who taught him to not lose games rather than try to win them and it was readily apparent in my opinion. Also, Derek Carr looked terrible against the Bills. He threw up two jump balls that were caught and that is all he did. We lost that game b/c Dareus was lost to injury and we couldn't stop the run. Now he does look to be better than EJ and could soon be a star.

I'm not as concerned about Gurley's knee as some are. This is not the knee injury that McGahee or Lattimore suffered where their entire knees were completely destroyed, this was pretty much just the run of the mill ACL tear. Typically, you are around 100% after 6 months. He will be fine. If he happens to be there at 50, we should be sprinting to the podium. As soon as Gordon is selected we should be weighing our options for trading up in the draft room. When the cost becomes our second and something like next years 3rd, do it. This guy is going to be a special back. One that makes you say, "well, I guess truly elite RBs are not a dime a dozen."

Of those players, Duke Johnson, hands down.

Me too!

An excellent player for sure but I think our money is better spent elsewhere than WR. I really liked what Hogan had to offer as our #3 last year and would like to see Sammy, Woods and Hogan be our main guys. Spend the money on the glaring issues of OL and TE first in FA and then have freedom in the draft to get a good, young RB, a second or third round QB, and fill in the depth with the rest. If he's willing to come for say $5M, then lets do it, but I think he'll still command more in the $8M range.

Cody Kessler is the QB to go after next year. Cook is playing second fiddle. You'll change your tune sometime during next season, mark it down.

I predict that no QB is selected first overall and that TB may actually trade down and select Jameis or Marcus later in the first. I see too many off-field issues for Jameis to go #1 and I see too much "rawness" in Marcus to go #1. Just a hunch.

I don't think there is any chance the Saints move on from him. But if they do, then hell yeah I would want him. Anyone who says "but he's an indoor QB" or "his arm isn't strong enough for the weather" really needs to take into account that we really only have one or two bad weather games a year.

It's the same thing. Strength of schedule goes from hardest to easiest. Your list goes from easiest to hardest.

Agreed.

Mike Evans was seen as a poor route runner with only straight line speed and less than stellar hands. OBJ was seen as small and unable to make catches over defenders. Watkins is fast, big, strong, amazing hands, can run routes, can jump, etc. His only knock was one off field incident.

So when exactly is "crunch time" if it's not on game winning drives?

You are completely overlooking the point that Sammy was the only WR seen as a Sure Thing going into the draft. You can't look at the deal after the fact but should look at it with the information that was available at the time.

I can't believe we have a thread on a backup offensive lineman that is now 7 pages long. That is all.

He was a 4 year starter and he has never been considered a "big arm guy" but an average NFL arm guy. Glennon is a "big arm guy" for example.

Titans are not in a position to win even if they got Manning. I can't see him continuing his playing career for anything but a shot at another Championship.

Says who? Doug Marrone? He was saddled with the worst offensive coaching staff in the league in his two seasons. Can we please, please, please just give this guy a bit of a chance before we just throw him away.

Yeah, he really stepped up in those 3 wins. Give me a break. And FYI EJ has 3 game winning drives on his stat sheet, Blake Bortles...0. Nice try though.

His performance at the end of the year is very concerning to me. Is that leg going to fully heal up?