TSW Mock 1.0 - The Bears (GunnerBill) are on the clock

[section122]

With the 27th pick the Baltimore Ravens select Malaki Starks, S, Georgia.

 

Kyle Hamilton moving back to the safety position transformed the Ravens defense last year.  Adding Starks allows either to move into the Joker role and keep defenses guessing.

 

The Lions and @TOboy are on the clock.

[Alphadawg7]

10 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

 

I think the Steelers will take a QB next year when the draft is in Pittsburgh.  The Steelers are stockpiling picks for next year, likely to trade up in a better QB draft.  I think the Steelers likely take a WR or OL this year to bolster their team around a rookie next year.  

 

I thought that too until they wound up with Mason Rudolph at QB with a roster that can compete now with a better QB.  And there is talk now that they are looking at Jaxson Dart, who honestly, I think has as high of a ceiling as any QB in this draft.  

[frostbitmic]

1 hour ago, Alphadawg7 said:

I really don't expect Dart to be on the board in the real draft when the Rams pick, honestly can't see how ever gets past the Steelers if he even makes it that far.  But, if he is there like he was in this mock when the Rams are on the clock, I cant imagine they would pass him up given Stafford is really only there one more season for sure and he would be a great person for Dart to sit behind and learn from as Stafford excels at some of the areas Dart still needs to improve at the next level.  

I thought about taking Dart for the Steelers but I just felt like, we already have Mason Rudolph, do we need another one.

[Alphadawg7]

4 minutes ago, frostbitmic said:

I thought about taking Dart for the Steelers but I just felt like, we already have Mason Rudolph, do we need another one.

 

Ha, fair...but I actually do like Dart.  Although, that being said, I don't think the Steelers are the best spot for him because I think he is better off going somewhere he doesn't have to play right away and can sit behind a good or better vet a season or two.  He has a lot of exciting things about him, but he also has things he needs to clean up at the next level.  I actually think the Rams would be one of the ideal spots for him.  

[GunnerBill]

37 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

 

I think the Steelers will take a QB next year when the draft is in Pittsburgh.  The Steelers are stockpiling picks for next year, likely to trade up in a better QB draft.  I think the Steelers likely take a WR or OL this year to bolster their team around a rookie next year.  

 

Walter Nolen. I am told the Steelers are in LOVE with him.

[BillsShredder83]

3 hours ago, section122 said:

Spreadsheet is up to date.  

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13E6NwiyWwlG63ERgr8aJWnE67diI_DqCVNDvE4c2U4c/edit?gid=0#gid=0

 

It looks like the Bills will have some options at positions of need without reaching very far.

Forgive me for being out of the loop.... did we make any position coach changes on the DL this offseason? I just have 0 confidence in our development of DT/DE despite this being a good class to pick from.  I doubt Beane thinks the same thing as me and decides "no sense in drafting those positions high" but from a mock draft standpoint, it could minimally decide a tie break for me.

 

We absolutely need a talent infusion there but also has a diminished return value, especially when needing high end immediate starter out of our 1st rounder.

 

Frustratingggggg

[GunnerBill]

23 minutes ago, BillsShredder83 said:

Forgive me for being out of the loop.... did we make any position coach changes on the DL this offseason? I just have 0 confidence in our development of DT/DE despite this being a good class to pick from.  I doubt Beane thinks the same thing as me and decides "no sense in drafting those positions high" but from a mock draft standpoint, it could minimally decide a tie break for me.

 

We absolutely need a talent infusion there but also has a diminished return value, especially when needing high end immediate starter out of our 1st rounder.

 

Frustratingggggg

 

We hired Ryan Neilsen as a senior defensive assistant. Dline is supposedly his bag. We will see. But I think they have to talent evaluate better there. Beane took AJE and from where he started I think the coaches have developed him well.... he also took Boogie Basham in round 2 who by the end of his 4th season was on the practice squad of one of the worst teams in football. That is an evaluation problem. Whether the coaching has always maximised Groot and Ed is a fair question. 

Edited yesterday at 05:35 PM by GunnerBill

[No_Matter_What]

Since I go to bed in 2-3 hours and would love to see TSW poll before that I tag @Ralonzo to make sure he's ready once @TOboy makes his pick

[Ralonzo]

3 minutes ago, No_Matter_What said:

Since I go to bed in 2-3 hours and would love to see TSW poll before that I tag @Ralonzo to make sure he's ready once @TOboy makes his pick

 

I'm around... my pick is ready to go as long as nobody takes him first and I need to do a different writeup 

Edited yesterday at 06:28 PM by Ralonzo

[GunnerBill]

I could do with us either slowing down or speeding up! At this rate my second round picks are gonna hit while I'm on a flight tomorrow evening.... 

[Allen2Moulds]

3 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

I could do with us either slowing down or speeding up! At this rate my second round picks are gonna hit while I'm on a flight tomorrow evening.... 

Put them in the que.

[Ralonzo]

We're 3 hours on from the Baltimore pick... I have a vested interest at pick #29 so am recusing myself.

 

(although with this draft board I'd bet the Lions fall over themselves getting a card up for Mike Green)

Edited yesterday at 07:51 PM by Ralonzo

[GunnerBill]

8 minutes ago, Ralonzo said:

We're 3 hours on from the Baltimore pick... I have a vested interest at pick #29 so am recusing myself.

 

(although with this draft board I'd bet the Lions fall over themselves getting a card up for Mike Green)

 

Is @TOboy's time up? If so I am happy to make the pick.

[No_Matter_What]

1 minute ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Is @TOboy's time up? If so I am happy to make the pick.

I think @Ralonzo should make the pick so nobody messes up his Commanders pick

Edited yesterday at 07:59 PM by No_Matter_What

[TOboy]

So sorry, stepped out. 
 

will pick momentarily 

[GunnerBill]

 

1 minute ago, TOboy said:

So sorry, stepped out. 
 

will pick momentarily 

 

Just in time.... I had the pick written up 😃. I will step aside sir, let you return to your rightful place 🫡

[TOboy]

With the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL entry draft, the Detroit Lions select Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon. 
 

Apologies for the delay folks. 

[GunnerBill]

2 minutes ago, TOboy said:

With the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL entry draft, the Detroit Lions select Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon. 
 

Apologies for the delay folks. 

 

That's a good pick. I was between two when I was gonna pick for you. He was my 2nd choice. 

[Alphadawg7]

Wasnt this supposed to be just 1 round?  I would have at least picked a team who had 2nd round pick lol

[GunnerBill]

Just now, Alphadawg7 said:

Wasnt this supposed to be just 1 round?  I would have at least picked a team who had 2nd round pick lol

 

Nope. This is the 3 rounder!