2015 Draft a Franchise: Discussion Thread

[52520Andrew]

3 specialists in a row there

[Mt. Crushmore]

Specialist run!

[ravensdan]

We're all special.

[RavensFanMania]

I'm not sure if anyone cares, but I think the numbering got messed up a couple rounds back. I changed mine to be what I think it should be.

 

My OL should be complete now with Joe Reitz. He's battled some injuries throughout his career, but he's a versatile lineman who can play C, G, or RT. 

Yes, I double checked the numbers and you are correct.  I corrected my numbering from this round and the prior two. 

[Mt. Crushmore]

That was Ozzsome's second skip, meaning he is now on a 6 hour clock.

[52520Andrew]

Skip me for now, still need to do some research

[gabefergy]

It looks like Kevin White might not play this season. It's a blow to my offense for sure, but I think Donte Moncrief can be a solid fill in for him and Bruce Ellington can man the slot role.

[Archeearl92]

It looks like Kevin White might not play this season. It's a blow to my offense for sure, but I think Donte Moncrief can be a solid fill in for him and Bruce Ellington can man the slot role.

same for me in the mock

[RavensFanMania]

Skip me for now, still need to do some research

pick is in.  I liked McBride's tape and felt like he should have been a late 3rd to 4th round talent, not a 7th round pick. 

Edited August 15, 2015 by RavensFanMania

[ravensdan]

It looks like Kevin White might not play this season. It's a blow to my offense for sure, but I think Donte Moncrief can be a solid fill in for him and Bruce Ellington can man the slot role.

Tough year for the first round receivers. I believe Amari is the only one unscathed.

[gabefergy]

Tough year for the first round receivers. I believe Amari is the only one unscathed.

Agholor nicked up too?

[gabefergy]

Went with another upside WR. Janis has looked impressive in two straight preseasons, and has good long term potential.

[ravensdan]

Agholor nicked up too?

Oh no. Not that I know of. White, Perriman, smith, Parker, plus strong.

[ravensdan]

Went with another upside WR. Janis has looked impressive in two straight preseasons, and has good long term potential.

The packers know receivers like the Ravens know linebackers.

[Mt. Crushmore]

2 hours to skip

[-Truth-]

Sorry for the delay fellas. Was celebrating my birthday. Made a small pit stop to make the selection. Butler was abysmal last season, one of the most passive and hesitant middle linebackers I've seen on tape in quite some time. He's admitted to being out of shape and has acknowledged his porous play. The recent reports about his shape and demeanor have been encouraging and he looked solid against Dallas, even putting the brakes on their FB a few yards behind the LOS after meeting him in the hole. In either case, he's my last LB on a long list so the expectations for him will be tempered. Out.

Edited August 16, 2015 by -Truth-

[Mt. Crushmore]

Sorry for the delay fellas. Was celebrating my birthday. Made a small pit stop to make the selection. Butler was abysmal last season, one of the most passive and hesitant middle linebackers I've seen on tape in quite some time. He's admitted to being out of shape and has acknowledged his porous play. The recent reports about his shape and demeanor have been encouraging and he looked solid against Dallas, even putting the brakes on their FB a few yards behind the LOS after meeting him in the hole. In either case, he's my last LB on a long list so the expectations for him will be tempered. Out.

 

Happy birthday!  Butler was one of the players I had on my list for my next few picks.

[rmw10]

Ya'll are killing me with this early morning stuff haha

 

Cassius Marsh should be a nice rotational guy for me.  He's the backup LEO in Seattle and I'll be using him in the same way.  He'll play LB for me as well as DE in pass rushing situations.  He looked pretty good in the first preseason game as well.

[Mt. Crushmore]

Nate Washington is one of my favorite WRs in the league. Just constantly produces.  He was the only FA is signed in the forum mock for more than 0.5 stars (1 star).  Gives me a great veteran presence in the WR room.  Looks like he'll be a top 3 WR in Houston this year.  

Edited August 16, 2015 by Mt. Crushmore

[ravensdan]

Nate Washington is one of my favorite WRs in the league. Just constantly produces. He was the only FA is signed in the forum mock for more than 0.5 stars (1 star). Gives me a great veteran presence in the WR room. Looks like he'll be a top 3 WR in Houston this year.

Nice choice. Washington always seems to fly under the radar and is very underrated.

[Mt. Crushmore]

Nice choice. Washington always seems to fly under the radar and is very underrated.

 

Thanks.  Technically he is my 6th WR on my roster, but I'm just going to use Matthew Slater for ST purposes (just updated depth chart to list him as a STer only), so Washington will be my 5th WR, which I'm more than happy to have him as.

[-Truth-]

Happy birthday!  Butler was one of the players I had on my list for my next few picks.

 

Thank you! Good to hear.

[Mt. Crushmore]

Thank you! Good to hear.

 

Butler was pretty bad last year, but everything I've heard out of SD this training camp has been positive about him. 

[-Truth-]

Butler was pretty bad last year, but everything I've heard out of SD this training camp has been positive about him. 

 

Oh, he was terrible. He was nowhere near the ball at times, but you're absolutely right on the latter. It's seemingly been a humbling experience given how candid he's been in interviews about his porous play and he gave no excuses on his performance. The competition with Perryman has likely fueled him a bit and as long as he builds on his first preseason game, he could earn some PT in my crowded group.

[Mt. Crushmore]

Oh, he was terrible. He was nowhere near the ball at times, but you're absolutely right on the latter. It's seemingly been a humbling experience given how candid he's been in interviews about his porous play and he gave no excuses on his performance. The competition with Perryman has likely fueled him a bit and as long as he builds on his first preseason game, he could earn some PT in my crowded group.

 

Would've been an upside pick for me as he would've been my 5th ILB in my 3-4 defense.

[-Truth-]

Would've been an upside pick for me as he would've been my 5th ILB in my 3-4 defense.

 

He's my 9th LB so I'm in the same boat.

[RavensFanMania]

He's my 9th LB so I'm in the same boat.

9 lbs. holy ....

[allblackraven]

9 lbs. holy ....

Back in the day it was enough to have Ray and one other

[-Truth-]

9 lbs. holy ....

lol True. Two have yet to be signed however, I have two suspended players, so there will be a competition in the first four weeks. The number will level itself out when Wolfe and Hardy return.

[Mt. Crushmore]

Marshall Newhouse, OT

 

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