Alphadawg7

McConkey is an easy choice for me as Legette has a lot more risk to me than McConkey. Don’t get me wrong, he has a huge ceiling too and is an exciting prospect and I would be fine with him in the 2nd, but at 28 McConkey may be the most sure bet outside the big 3 in the draft to bring value and do it this year. Legette was a ghost all of college until his 5th year where almost all his career production came from. You don’t know which guy you’re getting and he isn’t as polished in a lot of the areas McConkey is. Legette does have elite potential still, I just think its gonna take a season or two for him to really put it all together (assuming he does), so I won’t hate drafting him at 28 if he was the pick, but I’d feel more confident in McConkey, especially in what he would do for us this year.

Obviously everyone free to operate how they want in this mock. But I’d say there’s pretty close to a 0% chance Commanders trade this pick on Thursday. They have locked down to take a QB.

Im with you. Like I said in another post, I think he’s a round 4 guy who’s gonna go round 2 or 3 because the class is weak, so I am with you on that. I would break my TV if he was taken at 28! But at 60 I could live with it even though there will be people there I would take over him I’m sure.

Whoever says he is a 3rd or 4th rounder doesn’t know how to analyze WRs. No way he gets out of the 2nd round, and more likely goes somewhere between back half of first and first half of second. There are a lot of teams who are high on him and he could be our pick at 28 even. I have him 5th behind big 3 and Thomas personally.

Welcome aboard I’ve long been on the McConkey train, he’s WR5 on my board. I would absolutely be good taking him at 28 or on a trade back. IMHO he has the highest floor outside the big 3 in the draft (followed by Polk in terms of high floor) and a safe bet to be a significant contributor year 1 IMHO. I have never seen someone spew assets away the way you do. This trade should and probably would get Beane fired.

I don’t disagree he is in play at 60, he’s a round 2 or 3 guy this year. But there is absolutely no way Beane takes him at 28. I guess nothing is impossible, but I’d be stunned and may break my TV if that happened. He is a 4th round prospect IMHO who’s gonna go earlier because there are not a lot of options at EDGE this year.

I think it was coincidence like I said. AJE was BPA at a clear position of need, I don’t think they targeted him on just his arms, everyone knew he was our pick when we were on the clock there.

We don’t have a 3rd and he won’t last to 4th IMHO

I think Tez is very much in play at 60 for them if they elect to go another position in the first. Not saying they should or shouldn't be, just based on how much interest they have invested in him as most the other WR's they spent time with are either expected to be gone by 60 or go much later than 60.

Broncos just trading for Zack Wilson today for 6th and 7th round picks adds an interesting wrinkle here that might impact both picks 12 and 13. I won't rule Nix out totally at 12, but I could easily see the Broncos either taking BPA at 12 or even trading back now to try and set themselves up next year for a QB. And if they still want Nix, there is a good chance he would still be there when they picked after trading back. If I find time to do a v3.0, this will be interesting to think about and play out a little bit. Question is, who is on the board at 12 that a team is going to move up to get and what would that compensation be? Is there a trade there that makes sense on both sides is the question that will be fun to explore.

Hmmmmm...this is interesting. There is buzz the Broncos like Bo Nix, but by no means were they a lock to take him at 12. I wonder if they just take the BPA at 12 or trade back to get more draft capital that they need. And if they still wanted Nix after trading back he will very likely still be there as I think they are the biggest threat to take him round 1.

One thing I will add is don't take this list as gospel. For example, Ladd McConkey has publicly stated he has met with the Bills several times and isn't on these lists online. So someone like BTJ only shows up once compared to the other WR's, but he very well could have had other meetings still.

Pass

I think you are over thinking AJE to be honest. DE was a major need and he was the top DE in a weak draft to find edge help. So weak, the top guy fell to us in the 2nd and he was the clear BPA and a pretty obvious choice for the Bills, so I think the arm connection here with Groot is more coincidence than a trait they covet to the point they would reach for a day 3 prospect at pick 28. And no disrespect, but I have to disagree about it being "not uncommon" to be mocked in the first. I have a hard time believing there are a lot of other mocks out there where he goes in the first given he is more often seen as a day 3 pick with potential to maybe go day 2. Edge does fall off early, so I can see him maybe getting into the 2nd round for teams in dire need of help there. But if I was to guess today, I think he more likely goes in the 3rd. I admit, anything is possible, so won't say never...but I would honestly be stunned to see him go in the first as he would be a massive reach and no where near BPA at any pick in the first IMHO. I can see the 2nd, edge drops off early, so a team desperate for help might reach. But at 28 and in this Mock, there are higher graded Edge guys still available before he has Kneeland go. But my comment on how bad this mock draft is was directed at the overall draft. I just felt like its a crazy mock top to bottom and I think its one of the worse ones I have seen overall.

This is maybe the worst and least informed mock draft I can remember to have ever read in any year. I feel like this guy stole time from my life I can't get back.

Front Office. Playing is so much wear and tear on the body, shorter career potential. Coaching is hard on a family, not only are you on the road a lot but the hours are brutal. You would miss so much of your kids life. As a GM, I get to put my stamp on the team and have a healthier and better family life. Thats a win in my book. There are times of the year where hours are long for GM's, but no where near the degree it is for coaches.

True, plus McCarthy has also reportedly been crushing his interviews and meetings too. Which can really help a team get more comfortable and start to move a guy up their boards. IMHO I think he will be either a Viking or Giant as I think Arizona is gonna most likely trading back. Vikings offer will be bigger but AZ will fall out of range for a big 3 WR. So they would need to then trade back up, and they got plenty of ammunition to do that even before the trade back, and have done that before. Or if the Giants can make the offer good enough they can just move back to 6 and not have to give up assets to move back up and still get one of the big 3 WR's. I will be a bit surprised if Arizona doesn't trade back to be honest, it just makes too much sense for them and there are 4 very QB needy teams between them and pick 13.

Thanks! I tried to make picks based on research on each team best I could, but we all know come draft day things have many ways to play out. It was fun and interesting to put together and I spent as much time diving in on this because this draft is one of the more exciting ones I have seen in a while, for me at least. So many places it can completely change directions starting at pick 2 on the decision between Maye or Daniels. The first 2 rounds are loaded with talent IMHO at WR, CB, OT, and IOL which are all very deep there. And so many teams are needy at all those spots making it tough to really figure out which position they will lean or even which prospect at that position. The fact there are 7 teams who really need a QB and there are 6 potential guys that could go round 1 also makes it very interesting. Either way, it was fun and glad you enjoyed it

All good and for sure, I think there are multiple players Chiefs go with at 32, not just at WR either. So totally get your viewpoint there. There are other WR's, and guys on the DL, OL, and Corners that could go in that spot. But the most plugged in person I know with real insider NFL info has been consistently saying that one of the biggest draft risers he keeps hearing teams talking about is Polk. And he also said that both Ravens and Chiefs are really high on him. And honestly, as someone also high on Polk, both Ravens and Chiefs are great fits for him and their offenses where they need a sure handed, physical, big catch radius guy...and the fact he is the best blocking WR in the draft is a big plus for Ravens (who run a lot) and Chiefs (who lead the NFL in the Mahomes era on passes at or behind the LOS and run a big YAC style of offense). So I went with it, but by no means do I think its a sure thing either. I do think Polk is going to go in the top half of the 2nd though if he doesn't sneak in at the end of round 1. And if Chiefs don't go WR at 32, I would keep an eye on both Washington Husky WR's to Chiefs in 2nd, if either of them make it to them (I doubt Polk does, and Jalen might not either). Jalen McMillan is also rising up draft boards from what I hear, and I know he has also met with the Chiefs and he would be a good fit for them as well and I think could be in play for them depending on what they do at 32 and who is there when they are on the clock in the 2nd. But there is a good chance neither makes it to the Chiefs in the 2nd as I think everyone expects a big WR run at the top of that 2nd round and we could see a record number of WR's go in the first 2 rounds because of it (current record is 13 which was the year we traded for Diggs).

I think Bowers only real shot at single digits is bears at 9 or someone trading up to get him. Giants, Titans, and Atlanta at 6, 7, and 8 aren't going to take a TE. Giants are going QB or one of the big 3 WR's, Titans are a near lock to take Alt at OT, and Atlanta doesn't need a TE with Kyle Pitts there to work with Cousins and more likely to address their very needs defensive front 7. Bears though are interesting...ive mentioned already it wouldn't shock me to see them take Bowers. WR would be a luxury pick with DJ Moore there as a legit WR1 long term and Keenan Allen as a short term bridge opposite of him. TE can be a young QB's best friend, so wouldn't surprise me at to take Bowers or OL instead of WR. Also, with only 4 picks (although a good 4 picks) a trade back isn't out of the question and then who knows who that team is targeting. They could be trying to get ahead of Jets for Bowers. But more than likely I think its most likely Bowers goes somewhere from 10 or later personally.

Miami, Dallas, Chiefs

No, he's definitely not a top 5 prospect in this draft, but because he is a QB he has a good shot at going 4th or 5th if either AZ or Chargers get the right offer. Now, in NE surprises and either trades out of 3 to a team wanting a WR ir they themselves surprise and just take a WR at 3 instead of a QB then JJ will not go in top 5. But if the first 3 players taken are QBs I think there’s a decent chance someone is gonna try and move up and get him with 4 more very QB needy teams between picks 4 and 13.

Yeah I would consider that too if I was the Giants. But I mocked them moving up as there seems to be genuine interest. But they could also be trying to leverage that interest to get Vikings, Broncos, or Raiders to bite and give up multiple firsts to swap spots with them. My main issue with the concept of the Giants trading back is that I have a hard time seeing them passing on one of the big 3 WRs if they don’t go QB. Which is why I feel like the interest in JJ has at least some merit. But this is why this may be my favorite draft in years, so many directions I can see it going, especially in the top 5 that can really alter things quite a bit after. There are really no locks after pick 1 on who is going where other than maybe Joe Alt to Titans being close tone as I can’t see the board playing out in a way where they don’t take Alt.

Why, many people want us to trade up for Thomas? Personally, I don't want us to if it costs us a first, nor do I think Beane will if does either. Which is why I didn't have us taking him there.

Thanks that is good to know. I thought of Mims there too as I saw some buzz on him, I just leaned JPJ because I thought they needed a center more and he seemed like a Steelers type of player. But if I do a v3.0 I will maybe look at putting Mims in there as I was kind of back and forth on a few spots for him on where he might go. The place I wanted to mock Mims too was Dallas but I just have a feeling they are going to go Worthy as they need to add some firepower to that offense and Worthy getting to stay in Texas and playing in a dome opposite Lamb just feels like a fit.