Blokestradamus

I won't lie to you, Irv. I had you down as a Betamax kinda guy.

Do you even tape, bro?

The guy that I was considering trading back into the 1st for. I think I'd take him over Chubb.

This is the sort of play that I'm curious about. If I'm a QB, no way in hell that I'm going into that pile vertically.

I mean, we traded back 4 spots, picked up a 3rd and got a really good G that can play tackle in case of an injury. Gotta prepare to win the division. Fletcher Cox, meet my pals Mr Wynn & Mr Scherff.

That would be me. We gonna have a problem here?

How you pass over the most pro-ready QB in the class, I'll never know!

There's still 2 players on the board that I would've happily taken at 13. One of them, I'm stunned that he's still available.

I'm cool with that. Honestly, I just wanted to get an idea of whether or not to attempt to get back into the 1st

@Virgil - are we just sticking to the one round with this?

I like the principle of the rule but the execution of it is still really inconsistent. Given how haphazard the NFL is with most rules, I have zero doubt that they'll !@#$ it up.

I really hope that the community is fully appreciative of Bandit's contributions to this board. I know from experience just how much work goes into the kind of process that he undertakes. While we don't always agree on everything, you know that I respect the hell out of you.

Just don't watch the Washington State game this year.

I'll grant you that the more spread-out nature of CFB can help negate the issues with sight lines and passing lanes. Perhaps the issue isn't actually with short quarterbacks but that college is far more willing to innovate, to cater to specific skill sets? For all of his faults, Darrell Bevell actually spent time in building a timed structure for Russell Wilson in Seattle so that passing lanes came open at the right times. You're right that CFB production doesn't equate to pro success. It would be easier to work out if it did. As far as it goes for Baker, he had no issue with working the middle of the field in college from the pocket despite having an O-line that averaged about 6'4" and peaked at 6'8". I think it's only an issue if it's actually an issue.

I am the most ardent Kellen Moore fanboy (I actually fell in love with CFB because of him) but even I know he wasn't a good pro prospect. His height wasn't a detriment but his lack of an NFL arm certainly was.

I keep on attacking the board as much as possible until no good option is left. Darnold is surely going #1 so I'm giving up both 1st rounders this year and one next year for Rosen. If the Giants stay put and take Chubb/Saquon/Nelson, I know I'm losing another target at 3. You hope it's Allen and you offer Cleveland both 1st rounders and 2nd rounders this year for 4 to get Rosen. If they stay put, I'm fairly sure I'm losing Mayfield or Rosen to the Broncos. I call Chris Ballard and offer #12 and both 2nd rounders. Hell, I'll still throw in 22 if I have to and grab the one that's left (I love Rosen, like Baker). If that fails, I don't know. Probably resign.

I bear no ill will or animosity; I just have one question. Are you comparing Lamar to Tyrod as a prospect or to Tyrod as a guy with 7 years of time in the NFL? I think the difference in distinction is enormous.

Although I might suggest that it's a bit early in the "process" to start throwing Belichickian weight behind your message.

I keep asking around and I keep on getting Josh Allen thrown back at me. Either this is a nailed-on certainty or Terry is paying a lot of people to build a narrative

I appreciate your honesty. I was lucky enough to talk to Dion about it during the draft process. I was satisfied with the answer he gave me and it seems as though the team was okay with it as well. Back on the topic of Josh Rosen, I don't think he's the personality type that the Bills will want. I don't particularly agree with it myself but I can see the logic in it from McDermott's side of affairs. When you're trying to establish a culture, you might not appreciate a guy questioning your methods while you're trying to establish them. I do wonder if some of this stuff does come from scouts resenting Rosen for his background, considering they do long hours for a fairly measly salary (at least most of the entry-level area scouts). You certainly see it among wider society.

Where I live, I bet there's a 30-year old grandmother within a couple mile radius. But no, I was conceived around February 1988, that's a bit of a stretch.

I didn't mean the Martin stuff. There was more vicious racist abuse of an Asian member of staff while he was with the Fins. When people start talking about character and whatnot, I like to find out where lines get drawn. I'm still trying to work out the line that the staff has. I think Richie is a fair extreme to bring up, simply because he's the worst example on the team and the team seem to be okay with who he is (along with Dion's assault charge at Temple).

It could be my mother.

We were friends on FB until I deleted my account. I'm so glad you don't remember. Makes the idea of knowing what your wife looks like entirely more sinister.

We all need to be singing from the same hymn sheet. As long as we understand each other, you can call it anything you like. I've also seen your wife. You're smart not to piss her off, you'll not do better.