SAM's NFL Hit List

[ravensdan]

Crushs team is one of my favorite. I like Manuel as the best qb prospect in this draft. The strong offensive line and tight ends should help him succeed. Crabtree to me is the most questionable pick for this team. He has an injury now and has not really lived up to his draft status up to this point.

Very strong defense at all levels. It has a nice pass rush as well as DBS.

[SecretAgentMan]

Crushs team is one of my favorite. I like Manuel as the best qb prospect in this draft. The strong offensive line and tight ends should help him succeed. Crabtree to me is the most questionable pick for this team. He has an injury now and has not really lived up to his draft status up to this point.

Very strong defense at all levels. It has a nice pass rush as well as DBS.

I don't think Manuel immediately gets them to the playoffs. I like him, but not that quickly

[Geving]

Thanks for your analysis SAM. Fun to read other peoples opinions and rankings.

 

With that said, my team is by far the best ever assembled. Poised for success right now and in the future. Dynasty.

Awww yeah!!

[CalvinSmoke]

Crush's team is a top 3 team to me. His team just seems deadly

[Mt. Crushmore]

Parangaricutirimícuaro Platypuses




Offense:

QB: E.J. Manuel(Will eventually be a good QB. Won't be a playoff QB THIS YEAR. I see him developing as our own Flacco did)
RB: Lamar Miller(I like him. Great upside here)
WR: Michael Crabtree(Won't play much this year. But will be good with his return)
WR: Michael Floyd(Hate you for this pick)
WR:
TE: Coby Fleener(Same as above)
TE: Rob Housler(Good blocker, lots of upside)
LT: Branden Albert(Good option. Just be sure to get a viable backup in round 26)
LG: Travis Frederick(Lots of upside. At least you didn't take him round one like Jones did)
C: Brian De La Puente(Really hate you for this pick)
RG: Uche Nwaneri(Great run blocker. Idk much about his pass blocking)
RT: Marcus Gilbert(Isn't he always injured)

In 3-4 years this offense will be really good. Team for the future, not now
Defense:

DE: Michael Bennett(Hate you for this pick)
DT: Geno Atkins(All pro. Hate you for this pick)
DT:
DE: Junior Galette(Solid player here)
WILL: Bruce Carter(Very good will set for a breakout season)
MIKE: Kevin Minter(I love Mitner as a prospect. Tons of upside here)
SAM: Justin Durant(I've heard from some Lions fans themselves that he's overrated, but he's a good run defender if I'm correct)
CB: Joe Haden(Shutdown CB)
CB:
FS: Reshad Jones(How do you get an elite saftey and CB?)
SS: Glover Quin(Hate you even more)

This defense might be good enough to get your team to the playoffs. It won't go very far, but the D looks like it will be deadly in the near future


Moral of Story: I hate you Crush.... :P

Special Teams:

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Thanks.  I fell like I have drafted a good team so far.  Once I missed out on all of the top QBs, I really had to change my strategy.  By drafting Manuel, I set my team up to be a future winner, not a win now team and I think my picks reflect that.  Nobody on my team is older than 28.

 

Crushs team is one of my favorite. I like Manuel as the best qb prospect in this draft. The strong offensive line and tight ends should help him succeed. Crabtree to me is the most questionable pick for this team. He has an injury now and has not really lived up to his draft status up to this point.

Very strong defense at all levels. It has a nice pass rush as well as DBS.

 

Thanks.  Crabtree had a very good season last season and I'm expecting that form to continue even after that injury.  He also had his best success with Kaep who is a similar QB to Manuel.  

 

Crush's team is a top 3 team to me. His team just seems deadly

 

Thanks.

[Ed_Reed20]

Just to play devils Advocate regarding Ridley. He played in a very favorable offense behind an elite OL. It could be argued he was a product of the system. He did fare well in total yards after contact, but if you look at yards after contact/ attempt he falls down to 21st. I'm not saying he is overrated, but I probably would not have taken him that early in the draft especially considering his lack of 3 down ability.

 

Yes, Ridley played behind a top-notch OL but I don't consider him a product of NE's system at all. His #21 ranking in YAC/A is proof he's not an elite RB talent but there's still more potential to be realized. That upside, along with his age, durability and production went into me picking him early.

[gabefergy]

Crush's team is a top 3 team to me. His team just seems deadly

I still see it as average. Questionable QB with offensive weapons that are less than spectacular. Like SAM said, it has potential to be very good down the road, but right away its in for some struggles.

[SteelersProphet]

I still see it as average. Questionable QB with offensive weapons that are less than spectacular. Like SAM said, it has potential to be very good down the road, but right away its in for some struggles.

we agree gabe......wow....that's weird to say lol

[gabefergy]

we agree gabe......wow....that's weird to say lol

Let's hope it doesnt crash the website :D

[SecretAgentMan]

Sin City Mafia Expansion Draft Class:

Round 21 (672) -
Round 22 (673) -
Round 23 (736) -
Round 24 (737) -
Round 25 (800) -

Gray = Rookie

Offensive Strategy:
Blocking Scheme: Stretch/Zone Blocking System (Flexible to Man/Power Blocking System)
Offensive Sets: Pro-Style Offense - Spread System - Run Heavy/Bootleg System - Multiple Read Options
Philosophies: Zone Blocking / West Coast Passing / Smashmouth Running

Starting Offense (2 WR - 1 TE - 1 RB - 1 OW):
QB: Alex Smith - Round 5 (160)(He's nothin more than a game manager. A solid one at that, but Im not a fan of his)
RB: Ben Tate - Round 20 (609)(Doesn't get enough starting time IMHO. Not good enough when he does get his chances)
OW: Marcel Reece - Round 9 (288) - HB/TE/WR(Perfect H Back)
TE: Dwayne Allen - Round 8 (225)(Good young TE)
WR1: Torrey Smith - Round 4 (98) (Young WR, but I'm not exactly sure he can be a great #1. There were better options there imho)
WR2: -

Offensive Line:
LT: Duane Brown - Round 1 (32)(Great Olinemen but there is one more I would've taken who was still there)
LG: Kraig Urbik - Round 11 (352)(Great guard)
C: Brian Schwenke - Round 19 (608)(Good young center)
RG: Donald Thomas - Round 12 (353)(Dont have an opinion)
RT: Mike Adams - Round 16 (481)(He will develop into something good if he stays out of trouble)

Chem: You're going for a power running scheme, yet you don't even have a RB in the NFL who is a starter, and he chokes when given the opportunity. Alex Smith won't win you a SB, and Torrey Smith was a questionable pick with some of the guys left on there.
The line will be good. And the other weapons are good.


Defensive Strategy:
Base Scheme: Multiple Defense / Over & Under Scheme / One Gap / Two Gap (4-3, 4-3 Leo 3-4, 3-3-5)
Coverage Style: Press Man (Primary), Zone (Secondary)
Philosophies: Multi-Dimensional / Zone Blitz / Aggressive Disguise Defense

Starting Defense (One Gap 3-4 Base / 4-3 Leo Switch):
DE: Datone Jones - Round 14 (417) - Flex DE/DT(Rookie with high upside)
NT:Steve McLendon - Round 17 (544) - Two Gap Holder(Good player)
DT: Sheldon Richardson - Round 13 (416) - One Gap Penetrator(He might develop into something special)
OLB: Whitney Mercilus - Round 7 (224) -(Im not the biggest fan of his, but i hear he has high upside)Weakside OLB / Leo DE
WLB: -
MLB: James Laurinaitis - Round 6 (161)(Good choice. Was the guy I wanted)
SLB: Clay Matthews - Round 2 (33) - Rover OLB(Matthews would be better off at 4-3 end rather than backer. He's not the best in coverage and isn't a great run defender. He's a great pass rusher, but he's a bit overrated)
CB1: Tarell Brown - Round 10 (289)(Good slot CB)
SS: Dayarlo Jamal Swearinger - Round 18 (545)(Another rookie. Should be a good player tho)
FS: Devin McCourty - Round 3 (97)(Good player, young and going to get better)
CB2: Derek Hayden Jr. - Round 15 (480)(Another rookie)

Too many rookies. Team will be good in 3-4 years, but not now.




Special Teams:
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Edited by Yatagarasu, Yesterday, 10:50 AM.

[ravensdan]

This is an interesting team. Certainly the youngest team by a wide margin. The defense is a much stronger unit than the offense. I completely disagree with your assessment of Mathews. He is definitely at home at olb and probably the best overall at this position. I think the defense will keep this team hanging around in games and it can draft bridgewater or Braxton miller and be a contender in 3 yrs.

[GrimCoconut]

Sin City Mafia Expansion Draft Class:

Round 21 (672) -
Round 22 (673) -
Round 23 (736) -
Round 24 (737) -
Round 25 (800) -

Gray = Rookie

Offensive Strategy:
Blocking Scheme: Stretch/Zone Blocking System (Flexible to Man/Power Blocking System)
Offensive Sets: Pro-Style Offense - Spread System - Run Heavy/Bootleg System - Multiple Read Options
Philosophies: Zone Blocking / West Coast Passing / Smashmouth Running

Starting Offense (2 WR - 1 TE - 1 RB - 1 OW):
QB: Alex Smith - Round 5 (160)(He's nothin more than a game manager. A solid one at that, but Im not a fan of his)
RB: Ben Tate - Round 20 (609)(Doesn't get enough starting time IMHO. Not good enough when he does get his chances)
OW: Marcel Reece - Round 9 (288) - HB/TE/WR(Perfect H Back)
TE: Dwayne Allen - Round 8 (225)(Good young TE)
WR1: Torrey Smith - Round 4 (98) (Young WR, but I'm not exactly sure he can be a great #1. There were better options there imho)
WR2: -

Offensive Line:
LT: Duane Brown - Round 1 (32)(Great Olinemen but there is one more I would've taken who was still there)
LG: Kraig Urbik - Round 11 (352)(Great guard)
C: Brian Schwenke - Round 19 (608)(Good young center)
RG: Donald Thomas - Round 12 (353)(Dont have an opinion)
RT: Mike Adams - Round 16 (481)(He will develop into something good if he stays out of trouble)

Chem: You're going for a power running scheme, yet you don't even have a RB in the NFL who is a starter, and he chokes when given the opportunity. Alex Smith won't win you a SB, and Torrey Smith was a questionable pick with some of the guys left on there.
The line will be good. And the other weapons are good.


Defensive Strategy:
Base Scheme: Multiple Defense / Over & Under Scheme / One Gap / Two Gap (4-3, 4-3 Leo 3-4, 3-3-5)
Coverage Style: Press Man (Primary), Zone (Secondary)
Philosophies: Multi-Dimensional / Zone Blitz / Aggressive Disguise Defense

Starting Defense (One Gap 3-4 Base / 4-3 Leo Switch):
DE: Datone Jones - Round 14 (417) - Flex DE/DT(Rookie with high upside)
NT:Steve McLendon - Round 17 (544) - Two Gap Holder(Good player)
DT: Sheldon Richardson - Round 13 (416) - One Gap Penetrator(He might develop into something special)
OLB: Whitney Mercilus - Round 7 (224) -(Im not the biggest fan of his, but i hear he has high upside)Weakside OLB / Leo DE
WLB: -
MLB: James Laurinaitis - Round 6 (161)(Good choice. Was the guy I wanted)
SLB: Clay Matthews - Round 2 (33) - Rover OLB(Matthews would be better off at 4-3 end rather than backer. He's not the best in coverage and isn't a great run defender. He's a great pass rusher, but he's a bit overrated)
CB1: Tarell Brown - Round 10 (289)(Good slot CB)
SS: Dayarlo Jamal Swearinger - Round 18 (545)(Another rookie. Should be a good player tho)
FS: Devin McCourty - Round 3 (97)(Good player, young and going to get better)
CB2: Derek Hayden Jr. - Round 15 (480)(Another rookie)

Too many rookies. Team will be good in 3-4 years, but not now.




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Edited by Yatagarasu, Yesterday, 10:50 AM.

I think this team will struggle. Smith needs a competent RB and I don't think he has one or at least nothing reliable. Much better RB were around. He also has too many rookies on defense.

[GrimCoconut]

This is an interesting team. Certainly the youngest team by a wide margin. The defense is a much stronger unit than the offense. I completely disagree with your assessment of Mathews. He is definitely at home at olb and probably the best overall at this position. I think the defense will keep this team hanging around in games and it can draft bridgewater or Braxton miller and be a contender in 3 yrs.

I'd agree with this. Clay is and would be much better as an OLB in the 3-4 than a DE in the 4-3. This team looks like it's jumping off the bridge for Bridgewater though.

[SteelersProphet]

I'd agree with this. Clay is and would be much better as an OLB in the 3-4 than a DE in the 4-3. This team looks like it's jumping off the bridge for Bridgewater though.

I agree...this teams offense isn't going to score a lot of points

 

the QB isn't going to put the team on his shoulders......and he doesn't have any truly elite weapons....

he also only has one WR

 

his RB is ok.....but he needs to be better than ok considering the points aren't coming from anywhere else

 

his defense is good but not dominant.....and with that offense it needs to be

 

his secondary suffers from the opposite problem mine does....its very young

[gabefergy]

I'm not a fan of Corvus' team. I feel like the players dont mesh that well together and there is no real focus either offensively or defensively. Maybe an example of just taking BPA gone wrong.

[SecretAgentMan]

I'd agree with this. Clay is and would be much better as an OLB in the 3-4 than a DE in the 4-3. This team looks like it's jumping off the bridge for Bridgewater though.

I meant that in 4-3 situations he had him listed as a 4-3 backer.

I don't agree with that

[SecretAgentMan]

I'm not a fan of Corvus' team. I feel like the players dont mesh that well together and there is no real focus either offensively or defensively. Maybe an example of just taking BPA gone wrong.

Tbh I was trying to be nice. I don't like it either. But knowing him he will come out with a reason why he will beat us all ;)

[Dubs]

Tbh I was trying to be nice. I don't like it either. But knowing him he will come out with a reason why he will beat us all ;)

be ruthless it is more fun with these!!

 

I really like Corvus' OL..I probably like Alex Smith more than most but I agree with others that this is not an offense that has a go to guy or something that keeps the ball moving drive in and drive out.

 

Defensively as stated way too much reliance on rookies and the chances of them all hitting is tricky. I do not mind if a team has a couple or three rookies but they must have a great vet in their positional group able to guide them IMO. I dont see that as the secondary and DL are very young with no vision other than potential..which does not always pan out--I should not say much though as I have two rookies in my secondary..

[GrimCoconut]

be ruthless it is more fun with these!!

I really like Corvus' OL..I probably like Alex Smith more than most but I agree with others that this is not an offense that has a go to guy or something that keeps the ball moving drive in and drive out.

Defensively as stated way too much reliance on rookies and the chances of them all hitting is tricky. I do not mind if a team has a couple or three rookies but they must have a great vet in their positional group able to guide them IMO. I dont see that as the secondary and DL are very young with no vision other than potential..which does not always pan out--I should not say much though as I have two rookies in my secondary..

I think my biggest problem with this team is that the DL has Datone Jones and Sheldon Richardson. I'm personally very high on both but they're both rookies. Two rookies make up his starting front 3. That's like going to Vegas and going all in and all you have is a pair. I like McLendon but to rely on him to stabilize the line seems foolish. If he got Starks or Seymour then o think I would have liked this better or even Wilfork. It's not like McLendon has a ton of starting experience either.

Then he gets Smith. I like Smith. I like his OL. He has no weapons. It's going to be a Sanchez situation in Vegas. I don't think Sanchez is terrible but he needs weapons. If he got Ivory or another strong RB I would like this team better.

[SecretAgentMan]

Chaos



ROSTER


DEFENSE

3/4 Alignment
LDE: Calais Campbell(Freak. I hate you for this pick) NT: Linval Joseph(Great NT) RDE: Jonathan Babineaux(Old but good)
LOLB: Elvis Dumervil(Pass rushing wise he's elite) LILB: Lavonte David(young and only going to be better)RILB: Mark Herzlich(not a fan, bc I don't know much about him) ROLB: Rob Ninkovich(Solid player)

4/3 Alignment
LDE: Elvis Dumervil LDT: Linval Joseph RDT: Jonathan Babineaux RDE: Calais Campbell
WLB: Lavonte David MLB: Mark Herzlich SLB: Rob ninkovich

SS: Major Wright(Solid player)
FS: Harrison Smith(He's going to be great)
LCB: Leonard Johnson
RCB: Jamar Taylor
SCB
Don't know much about the CBs
Defensive Game Plan: Attack the opposing offense / Create big plays. The pass rush is emphasized with this defense. They can attack from multiple fronts depending on the offense they are facing. There are multiple elite pass rushers on the edges as well as the interior. Dumervil/Joseph/Babineaux/Campbell. The linebackers have speed and coverage abilities, most notably David. The defense will not sacrifice run defense The secondary is young and athletic. The emphasis will be on making big plays utilizing a lot of disguised coverages. The corners have plenty of experience playing man to man as well as zone defense. The safeties are young and athletic enough to make plays all over the back end.

OFFENSE

QB: Aaron Rodgers(Does anything need to be said about him?)
WR1A: TY Hilton(Great slot option. Blazing speed and excellent return man)
WR1B: Deandre Hopkins(Great Hands. He will be a pro bowler with Rodgers)
WR3: Ryan Broyles(You have no idea how much I hate you for this pick)
LT: Matt kalil(Will be an all pro for the next 6 years)
LG: Andy Levitre(Another all pro guy)
C: Gino Gradkowski(Potentially great)
RG: Ben Jones(Solid guard)
RT: Bryan Bulaga(Great RT)
RB: Shane Vereen(Good for for a guy like Rodgers. Be sure you get a viable backup though)


Offensive Game Plan: This is a fast paced, quick strike offense, using concepts of The Saints, The Packers, as well as urban Meyer's spread attack. The offensive line is young and athletic to be able to keep up with the quick paced. It is primarily a pass first offense which can strike at all areas of the field depending on the defense. Most of the line excels in pass blocking first as well as being solid at run blocking. The running attack will be similar to the Saints with Vereen as primarily a pass catcher out of the backfield or motioning into the slot. Aaron Rodgers superior passing skills and ability to read defenses and attack any part of the field will be maximized while having good protection.

SPECIAL TEAMS

PR: TY Hilton
KR: TY Hilton
LS
P
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Team Philosophy : Attack / Create big plays in all 3 phases of the game. The core of this team is made up of High character, tough, versatile football players.

[SecretAgentMan]

The team above is one of the few teams I am afraid of but still want to play.

This team will be fun to watch, especially with the best QB in the NFL by far.

Lets face facts, Rodgers took his team to the playoffs basically all by himself. He makes his WRs look better then they really are. He had little oline help, and his Defense sucked.

Ravensdan had given him a competent team.

I see why he's #1 lol

[SteelersProphet]

Chaos



ROSTER


DEFENSE

3/4 Alignment
LDE: Calais Campbell(Freak. I hate you for this pick) NT: Linval Joseph(Great NT) RDE: Jonathan Babineaux(Old but good)
LOLB: Elvis Dumervil(Pass rushing wise he's elite) LILB: Lavonte David(young and only going to be better)RILB: Mark Herzlich(not a fan, bc I don't know much about him) ROLB: Rob Ninkovich(Solid player)

4/3 Alignment
LDE: Elvis Dumervil LDT: Linval Joseph RDT: Jonathan Babineaux RDE: Calais Campbell
WLB: Lavonte David MLB: Mark Herzlich SLB: Rob ninkovich

SS: Major Wright(Solid player)
FS: Harrison Smith(He's going to be great)
LCB: Leonard Johnson
RCB: Jamar Taylor
SCB
Don't know much about the CBs
Defensive Game Plan: Attack the opposing offense / Create big plays. The pass rush is emphasized with this defense. They can attack from multiple fronts depending on the offense they are facing. There are multiple elite pass rushers on the edges as well as the interior. Dumervil/Joseph/Babineaux/Campbell. The linebackers have speed and coverage abilities, most notably David. The defense will not sacrifice run defense The secondary is young and athletic. The emphasis will be on making big plays utilizing a lot of disguised coverages. The corners have plenty of experience playing man to man as well as zone defense. The safeties are young and athletic enough to make plays all over the back end.

OFFENSE

QB: Aaron Rodgers(Does anything need to be said about him?)
WR1A: TY Hilton(Great slot option. Blazing speed and excellent return man)
WR1B: Deandre Hopkins(Great Hands. He will be a pro bowler with Rodgers)
WR3: Ryan Broyles(You have no idea how much I hate you for this pick)
LT: Matt kalil(Will be an all pro for the next 6 years)
LG: Andy Levitre(Another all pro guy)
C: Gino Gradkowski(Potentially great)
RG: Ben Jones(Solid guard)
RT: Bryan Bulaga(Great RT)
RB: Shane Vereen(Good for for a guy like Rodgers. Be sure you get a viable backup though)


Offensive Game Plan: This is a fast paced, quick strike offense, using concepts of The Saints, The Packers, as well as urban Meyer's spread attack. The offensive line is young and athletic to be able to keep up with the quick paced. It is primarily a pass first offense which can strike at all areas of the field depending on the defense. Most of the line excels in pass blocking first as well as being solid at run blocking. The running attack will be similar to the Saints with Vereen as primarily a pass catcher out of the backfield or motioning into the slot. Aaron Rodgers superior passing skills and ability to read defenses and attack any part of the field will be maximized while having good protection.

SPECIAL TEAMS

PR: TY Hilton
KR: TY Hilton
LS
P
K

Team Philosophy : Attack / Create big plays in all 3 phases of the game. The core of this team is made up of High character, tough, versatile football players.

that offense is Great

 

IDK about the defense though......im not saying its bad he has a lot of good guys on it......it could have some chemistry problems...im not saying it will but I would like to see it play to fully judge if its great or average

[SecretAgentMan]

that offense is Great

IDK about the defense though......im not saying its bad he has a lot of good guys on it......it could have some chemistry problems...im not saying it will but I would like to see it play to fully judge if its great or average

That team is #1 in my books. Aaron Rodgers can put a team on his back and take his team to the playoffs. Even if the D is average, they will be #1. Rodgers took his team to the playoffs with NO defense at all. Even if its average, it's better then the one he had last year

[SteelersProphet]

That team is #1 in my books. Aaron Rodgers can put a team on his back and take his team to the playoffs. Even if the D is average, they will be #1. Rodgers took his team to the playoffs with NO defense at all. Even if its average, it's better then the one he had last year

I don't necessarily disagree........Rodgers with good WR's and an elite O-line is hard to beat....but not impossible......but pretty hard

[SecretAgentMan]

I don't necessarily disagree........Rodgers with good WR's and an elite O-line is hard to beat....but not impossible......but pretty hard

Very hard....
I think any of the teams in Gabe's top 6 are capable of beating them, but it would take a hell of a game from each one of us to do so.
That game would be a shoot out for the ages

[SteelersProphet]

Very hard....
I think any of the teams in Gabe's top 6 are capable of beating them, but it would take a hell of a game from each one of us to do so.
That game would be a shoot out for the ages

it just might take his bottom five lol

 

Me and Horus will take him on right Horus.......

[SecretAgentMan]

it just might take his bottom five lol

Me and Horus will take him on right Horus.......

The only reason I have you in my bottom 5 is bc I don't trust Ben to finish the year completely healthy.

You have a good team otherwise imho

[SecretAgentMan]

Tbh prophet. I don't hate the Steelers. I dislike them but have a huge respect for them being my main rival

Now the Pats an the Niners are a different story

[SteelersProphet]

The only reason I have you in my bottom 5 is bc I don't trust Ben to finish the year completely healthy.

You have a good team otherwise imho

even though im not as worried as you....I have a plan for pick 26 that will cover that contigency

[SecretAgentMan]

even though im not as worried as you....I have a plan for pick 26 that will cover that contigency

Landry Jones :P???