2016 Draft a Franchise: Discussion Thread

[-Truth-]

@Archeearl92 is now OTC. I still have his board from the last time, but he's had a different board for each pick. I assume it's because each selection changes strategy for the following one. I'll wait for him just in case.

Edited August 4, 2016 by -Truth-

[Archeearl92]

pick will be in shortly

[rmw10]

Thanks for the assist @-Truth- (who is now up)

Alan Branch will be the last position player for me.  Since edge rushers were a little weak when I entered, I went with a lot of guys that are at least semi-competent interior rushers.  I thought I needed another run plugging guy in there, and at 350 lbs., Branch is an immovable force when he's on his game.  Unfortunately, that's not always the case for him.  Regardless, as my 5th DT, I'll take the solid presence in a rotation.

[-Truth-]

Burton has been reportedly lighting up defenses in TC. He's been an ST ace in Philadelphia thus far, so at the very worst, I should have a dependable contributor in at least one of the three facets. Jones has also shined throughout the offseason. The Anquan Boldin signing puts a damper on his playing time, but he's continued to make plays thus far and that's all you can ask for.

[rmw10]

@CalvinSmoke is on the clock.

Almost to the end of this, guys.

[ravensdan]

1 minute ago, rmw10 said:

@CalvinSmoke is on the clock.

Almost to the end of this, guys.

3 more times around for me to fill 53

[CalvinSmoke]

Got a development qb in case Dalton falls off with Hue Jackson 

[-Truth-]

@Mt. Crushmore is OTC.

[allblackraven]

42 minutes ago, CalvinSmoke said:

Got a development qb in case Dalton falls off with Hue Jackson 

You mean without Hue

[Mt. Crushmore]

Only had 3 rookies on my roster at this point and I just added 3 more. Adding some youth to my team. 7 more picks and then I am done (bar any more injuries or suspensions).

Edited August 5, 2016 by Mt. Crushmore

[rmw10]

There's a long snapper under that confetti somewhere.

[ravensdan]

Johnson can be a good lead blocker when needed at TE or FB. Happy to get West. I think he's more of an all around player than Davis and anoth Chief RB. Also proven he can start if called upon behind Ajayi. 

[-Truth-]

Solid pick in Davis.

[allblackraven]

2 minutes ago, -Truth- said:

Solid pick in Davis.

Thanks. Hope the knee holds up fine.

[ravensdan]

I have 8 rookies 3 offense and 5 defense. Which I think is a good number. 7 picks and a UDFA. Just realized I have a pretty good mix of picks too:

1 first

2 seconds

1 third

2 fourths 

1 fifth

1 UDFA 

Edited August 5, 2016 by ravensdan

[Mt. Crushmore]

Tom Johnson has 12 sacks over the past 2 seasons as a DT. Doesn't get much better than that as a backup 3T.

1 hour ago, ravensdan said:

Johnson can be a good lead blocker when needed at TE or FB. Happy to get West. I think he's more of an all around player than Davis and anoth Chief RB. Also proven he can start if called upon behind Ajayi. 

Wrong Johnson for the picture in the draft thread.

45 minutes ago, ravensdan said:

I have 8 rookies 3 offense and 5 defense. Which I think is a good number. 7 picks and a UDFA. Just realized I have a pretty good mix of picks too:

1 first

2 seconds

1 third

2 fourths 

1 fifth

1 UDFA 

I'm at 6 total right now (2 offense, 4 defense):

1 first

1 second

1 third

2 fourths

1 UDFA

[rmw10]

I'm rocking 1 pick in each round from 1-6. Pretty realistic. 

[Mt. Crushmore]

Thanks for making my pick @rmw10. I originally was going to have my 9th DL be a DE, but I saw more value at DT, so that's the route I went. Drafted Collins in the forum mock too.

[rmw10]

Is it against the law to pick guys for a practice squad?  So many guys out there that I still want, but I'm at 53.

[CalvinSmoke]

My next pick shall be my last

[-Truth-]

13 hours ago, Mt. Crushmore said:

Wrong Johnson for the picture in the draft thread.

Thank you for pointing that out. I saw the picture initially and froze in place wondering whether I actually missed out on picking up the Cardinals David Johnson that late.

[-Truth-]

3 hours ago, rmw10 said:

Is it against the law to pick guys for a practice squad?  So many guys out there that I still want, but I'm at 53.

lol I know what you mean. I'm trying to figure out if having players who are currently on the NFI and could be on the PUP count as execptions.

[rmw10]

Ahhh @-Truth- why'd you have to go and do that?  I liked being first on page 2 of the directory.  Now I'm all the way at the bottom of page 1... jerk.

[Archeearl92]

who is up?

[-Truth-]

1 minute ago, rmw10 said:

Ahhh @-Truth- why'd you have to go and do that?  I liked being first on page 2 of the directory.  Now I'm all the way at the bottom of page 1... jerk.

Ha! Sorry about that. Apparently my post passed its statue of limitations for being edited so I had to remake it. If it helps, you might have to do the very same soon.

[rmw10]

1 minute ago, Archeearl92 said:

who is up?

@allblackraven

[ravensdan]

2 hours ago, -Truth- said:

Thank you for pointing that out. I saw the picture initially and froze in place wondering whether I actually missed out on picking up the Cardinals David Johnson that late.

Haha no I rushed it. Unless I can get 2 David Johnsons for one. 

[ravensdan]

5 hours ago, rmw10 said:

Is it against the law to pick guys for a practice squad?  So many guys out there that I still want, but I'm at 53.

I don't think there's any rule on limits. I think we just get tired of drafting but at the current pace the game is much more fun. 

[ravensdan]

59 minutes ago, -Truth- said:

Ha! Sorry about that. Apparently my post passed its statue of limitations for being edited so I had to remake it. If it helps, you might have to do the very same soon.

Btw your chart is super hard to read on mobile. 

[allblackraven]

@rmw10, I didn't know teams are allowed multiple head coaches