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My only issue was that I thought he should have extracted a bit more from the chefs - like an extra 5th rounder. Otherwise, well played Beane!

Now, now Mango....no need to be a sour lemon!

The Athletic guys are giving this pick the seal of approval (coverage starts at 1:17:11):

From Dane Brugler: STRENGTHS: Filled-out, proportionate frame with length … flashes quickness to create penetration … pumps his legs like pistons and uses body bend to drive blockers backwards and collapse the pocket … uses large, violent hands and upper-body strength to work half-a-man … stays square when working down the line with the balance to make plays in smaller spaces … never throws up the white flag early and teammates feed off his relentless energy … he was a three-time team captain and served as a member of the NCAA’s Football Oversight Committee (2021-22) … well-known for his community activism and was awarded the 2023 Jack Tatum Award as the ACC’s top student-athlete … played a lot of football (52 games played) and started every game the last three seasons. WEAKNESSES: Aggressive into blocks but frequently late to disengage and make a stop in the hole … leaves too much tackle production on th e field because his urgency will backfire and leave him out of position to make stops … can be moved by drive blockers and needs t o do a better job resetting his base to anchor down in the run game … late off the snap too often … his counters are based more on hustle than true pass rush sequencing … his senio r year production fell well below expectations … will turn 24 years old during his NFL rookie season. SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Duke, Carter was a three-technique defensive tackle in former head coach Mike Elko’s 4-2-5 base scheme (also saw snaps on the edge). He became the first three-time team captain in Blue Devils history, although his senior season production fell short of what he put on film as a sophomore and junior. Carter needs to keep adding moves to his rush attack, but he generates power from his get-off and transfers it to his hands to create initial movement in his pass rush. He displays similar play strength, effort and ball-tracking versus the run, although he will need to be more efficient as a block shedder to be a relevant run defender at the line of scrimmage in the NFL. Overall, Carter doesn’t have a true difference-making trait on the field, but he is smart, strong and very active. He might never be a full-time starter, but he will give a team value as a rotational three-technique (even fronts) or five-technique (odd fronts). GRADE: 4th-5th Round

From Dane Brugler: STRENGTHS: Rangy athlete who covers a ton of ground … flashes a burst when working top down and has the agility to work around road bloc ks … shades his coverage and gets a head start based on pre-snap checklist (identifying personnel, formations, motions, etc.) … uses his widescreen vision to hunt crossers and smack ball carriers over the middle of the field … pattern matched well as a nickel linebacker in Utah’s “Cowboy” package … squares as a tackler and won’t shrink from contact … physical near the line of scrimmage to handle box duties or set a hard edge … impact ful blitzer who can create havoc from different angles (39 career pressures) … able to diagnose pullers and work overtop versus counter … NFL coaches will appreciate his competitive toughness and passion for the game … lined up next to the snapper on punt coverages in 2023 (and he has the skill set for an expanded special -teams role at the next level). WEAKNESSES: Has some stiffness in his change of direction that pops up in man coverage … overaggressive tendencies make him a target for misdirection, pumps or play action … does a nice job tracking routes but needs to better balance his eyes between receivers and the quarterback for more opportunities to make plays on the football … average striker … flies to the alley, but his full-speed angles create opportunities for ball carriers to put a move on him … short-armed athlete and finds himself stuck on blocks when caught up in the wash … has quite a few personal foul flags on his college resume and needs to stay measured in his attack … modest on-ball production and never had more than five passes defended in a season. SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Utah, Bishop was a multidimensional safety in defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley’s hybrid 4 -2-5 scheme. Some safeties play fast, and others play controlled — Bishop does both, because of the way he always rallies to the football, regardless of his origin point (would rotate single high to the box to a rolled-up cornerback to a nickel ‘backer, and several other positions in between). Having grown up a New England Patriots fan, Bishop models his game after Rodney Harrison, and it shows in his competitive demeanor and the way he wastes zero time getting to the football. Although h e has some limitations in man coverage, he can cover tight ends and shows terrific vision in zone to diagnose route combinations and drive on the football. Overall, Bishop needs to put more impact plays on tape by setting traps for the quarterback in coverage, but he plays with top-down explosiveness and the football IQ to make plays at all three levels of the field. He has NFL starter-caliber talent and is ideally suited for a robber role. GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 70 overall)

Pfffft.....what would Simms know about football.... (That was a joke, love Simms)

From Dane Brugler... STRENGTHS: Physically impressive athlete … outstanding body control, hip flexibility and leaping skills to sky the ball and make plays above the rim … didn’t record first drop of 2023 until the ACC title game (had an outstanding gauntlet drill at the NFL combine) … routinely makes 50/50 grabs, and his highlight reel includes several one-handed catches … maintains his focus to track/finish while wearing defenders like a backpack … consistently draws pass interference calls, especially in the red zone … *****-and-go receiver with the limber frame that allows for half of his body to make the catch while the other half gets a head start working upfield … quick at the line and at the top of his route … improved nuance as a route runner, introducing head bobs or jab steps to get corners leaning at the break point … knows how to use his body to shield defenders on slants … able to physically dominate as a blocker and will take cornerbacks completely out of plays … wasn’t expected to return punts at Florida State, but he filled the need and was productive (joined Peter Warrick as the only FSU players with 100-plus receiving yards and 100-plus punt return yards in the same game) … averaged 12.0 yards per punt return in 2023 (25/300/0) … “loves to work,” accordin g to head coach Mike Norvell (NFL scout: “His drive since he was a kid was to max out his ability and cash in for his family. … That singular focus and talent? Yeah, I’ll bet on that.”) … teammates speak highly of the way he carries himself (Trey Benson: “He has so much energy. … I’ve never seen him down.”) … led team in receiving at two different schools. WEAKNESSES: Not a burner, and his speed is mediocre by NFL standards … can be more efficient beating the jam and stacking corners … routes require additional polish and deception … doesn’t consistently separate on film, leading to a high-trafficked catch points (his 30 contested targets ranked second most in the FBS in 2023) … guilty of extending both hands and pushing off defenders downfield (flagged twice for offensive pass interference in 2023) … played through a partial muscle tear in his hip/groin area throughout the 2022 season at Michigan State (an injury contributed to his decision to give up basketball); missed one game as a junior and parts of several others because of nagging injuries (November 2023). SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Florida State, Coleman lined up inside and outside (motion-heavy) in head coach Mike Norvell’s up-tempo scheme. After putting himself on the NFL radar as a two-sport athlete at Michigan State, he transferred to Tallahassee in 2023 and led the Seminoles in receiving — and the nation in acrobatic “He did what?!” catches. Thanks to his basketball background, Coleman “big brothers” cornerbacks up and down the fi eld using size, strength and athleticism. But what really separates him as a pass catcher is his dominance with the ball in the air. Not only can he overpower defenders at the catch point, but he also makes leaping acrobatic stabs appear routine with his natural body control and extraordinary catch radius. Overall, Coleman must develop more nuance to his route running, but his big-man twitch, physicality and ball-winning adjustment skills allow him to be a difference maker. With continued refinement, he has the talent to be an NFL starter (similar in ways to Courtland Sutton).

Well played sir!

Isn't there meant to be roughly a ten percent 'tariff' to the team facilitating the trade? Beane got fleeced here, pure and simple.

What was the pick deal with KC?

What is your rationale for rating Brian Thomas considerably lower than any other mock that I have seen?

There is no better podcast going around for mine than these three guys and they have a very interesting discussion on the Bills draft. Bills talk starts around 43.03

We can laugh all we want BUT he did what only two other QB's have: - beat Josh Allen TWICE!!

I figured this was a good place for this James Jones rant....idiots gonna idiot:

I don't doubt that we can grab two either. My doubt is that we can grab Franklin and Leggette specifically at 28 and 60.

Where do I sign for this??

That narrative probably disappears if or when they draft one of the top WR, and doubly so if they get another in FA after Tre Whites money kicks in. The NFL media are not exactly rational and measured in their reporting.

My top 5 sporting events: 1. European Championship Final 2. World Cup Final 3. Superbowl 4. Australian Football League Grand Final 5. Bathurst 1000 (V8 Supercars)

To paraphrase Danny Dyer: "Scunthorpe away - luv it!"

Can I buy a vowel?

I agree that the usual suspects are as boring as batshit. This, on the other hand, is definitely worth listening to (the Tim Graham podcast):

Exactly my position too. Do NOT package the Texans/Vikes second rounder under ANY circumstances - it will be worth its weight in gold next year. We just have to be patient and let the board come to us.

Apologies if this has been posted. They are surprisingly high on Franklin. Burton is rated as a first round talent "but an off field lunatic" Can't wait to see who they take.

The compensation needs to be looked at in conjunction with the fine print - ie - are the Texans eating any of the dead cap and if so how much? I wouldn't be too upset IF the Texans provide some cap relief as part of the package.

Pffft....you need to show some more commitment geezer ie - like a Ray Parlour tackle on the edge of the 18 yard box!