TSW Mock Draft 2.0 - Complete!!

[Blokestradamus]

27 minutes ago, Virgil said:

11 picks in and we have 5 trades.  This is gonna be a long one.

 

I'll see you on Friday

[stinky finger]

46 minutes ago, NewEra said:

There you go!  Get Lamar a WR!

 

He better come with instructions. 

[BornAgainBillsFan]

If there's this many trades on the 29th, Greeny's going to lose his you-know-what!

[Doc Brown]

Eagles trade picks 12 and 70 to Patriots for picks 15, 46, and 96.

 

Patriots will now listen to trade offers.

[Virgil]

2 minutes ago, Doc Brown said:

Eagles trade picks 12 and 70 to Patriots for picks 15, 46, and 96.

 

Patriots will now listen to trade offers.

Did you trade up so you could trade back?

[ExWNYer]

2 minutes ago, Virgil said:

Did you trade up so you could trade back?

 

You have to put the kibosh on that one, IMO. Teams don't trade UP to then put that pick on the block.

[Just Joshin']

16 minutes ago, Blokestradamus said:

 

I'll see you on Friday

You are an optimist.

[CNYfan]

Yeah trades.  Must be fun

[TPS]

With all of the QBs going by pick 8, it's made the cost of moving up a tad cheaper. 

In the real deal, I won't be surprised if there are several trades on day 1, but maybe not this many.

[Doc Brown]

33 minutes ago, Virgil said:

Did you trade up so you could trade back?

Seeing if someone would make me an offer I couldn't refuse.  I'll keep this going though.

 

With the 12th pick in the 2021 NFL draft the Patriots select Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama.  The Chargers @glazeduckare on the clock.

 

Robert Kraft recently informed me the draft mattered so I had to get one of the top 3 WR's as there's quite the decline after.

[glazeduck]

With the 13th pick, the Los Angeles Chargers select Rashawn Slater, LT, Northwestern.  The Vikings @H2o on the clock

 

Took about 3 miliseconds to make this pick -- this is a run, don't walk to the podium kind of no-brainer pick. It's all about protecting QB1. While it'd be fun to reunite Penei Sewell with Herbert, Slater is a great consolation prize and the Chargers expect him to be a stalwart, protecting Justin's backside for the next decade. 

[mannc]

With the top 3 WRs off the board, Indy is open to a modest trade back... 

[H2o]

The Vikings will listen to offers. But as to not hold up the draft we will keep it to a 30 minute time frame. If nothing materializes the pick has already been decided on. PM if interested. 

 

Nothing happened, soooooo.....

 

With the 14th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft..... The Minnesota Vikings select..... Jaelan Phillips..... Defensive End.... from the University of Miami

 

The Vikings traded for Ngakoue and then traded Ngakoue. A pass rusher is obviously a team need. We like what Phillips brings to the table more so than any of the other DE's that would fit our scheme in this draft. He's super athletic, has a blend of moves, good bend, and plays the run well also. 

 

@Watkins101 and the Eagles are on the clock. 

Edited April 12, 2021 by H2o

[Watkins101]

With the 15th pick in the NFL draft, The Philadelphia Eagles select Rashad Bateman, Wr, Minnesota.

 

Bateman steps into a poor Eagles Wr room and already is their option. We hope that some weapons will help us get a proper look at Jalen Hurts this year, and potentially help out a rookie next year if Hurts does not pay off.

The Cardinals @Draconator are on the clock.

[mannc]

5 minutes ago, Watkins101 said:

With the 15th pick in the NFL draft, The Philadelphia Eagles select Rashad Bateman, Wr, Minnesota.

 

Bateman steps into a poor Eagles Wr room and already is their option. We hope that some weapons will help us get a proper look at Jalen Hurts this year, and potentially help out a rookie next year if Hurts does not pay off.

The Cardinals @Draconator are on the clock.

Can't see the Eagles reaching for WR in round 1 two years in a row...

[CNYfan]

5 minutes ago, mannc said:

Can't see the Eagles reaching for WR in round 1 two years in a row...

Maybe OL there.  

[Virgil]

The Bengals @Just Joshin' are on the clock

[Just Joshin']

With the 16th pick, the Cincinnati Bengals select Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech.  The Raiders @inaugural balls are on the clock. 

 

When we traded back we were hoping for a top 3 WR or OT.  The top 3 WRs are off the board and the 4th is down the chart.  We almost went with Parsons but we prefer 1st round picks with more than 1 year of experience.

 

Darrisaw was a 3 year starter and showed improvement in all 3 years.  He plays tough and has the athletic ability to pull.  He may start at guard and move to T when our 1 year rental of Reiff is over.

 

 

[stinky finger]

The Raiders pick is available 

[stinky finger]

33 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said:

With the 16th pick, the Cincinnati Bengals select Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech.  The Raiders @inaugural balls are on the clock. 

 

When we traded back we were hoping for a top 3 WR or OT.  The top 3 WRs are off the board and the 4th is down the chart.  We almost went with Parsons but we prefer 1st round picks with more than 1 year of experience.

 

Darrisaw was a 3 year starter and showed improvement in all 3 years.  He plays tough and has the athletic ability to pull.  He may start at guard and move to T when our 1 year rental of Reiff is over.

 

 

 

[mannc]

1 hour ago, inaugural balls said:

 

just make the pick

[MAJBobby]

Trade Alert. 

The Panthers and Raiders have agreed to the following trade.

 

Raiders trade picks 17, 48 and 79 to the Panthers

In return the Raiders receive picks 19, 39 and 73 from the Panthers

 

With the 17th pick in the TSW Mock draft. The Carolina Panthers select Micah Parsons, LB PSU.  The Fins and @Bill from NYC are on the clock. 
 

Carolina after trading back to 19th picking up a 2nd this year and 2022 1st for ammo in case our Darnold gamble fails use a Beane tactic and jump up a bit for an insanely athletically gifted LBer. 
 

If I didn’t get a partner at 8th Parsons was going to be the pick and a pleasure to get him at 17. Had to get in front of Dolphins in our scenarios we played out. 
 

Parsons brings us a sideline and sideline LBer with freakish athletic ability. No 1 need filled with No 1 player on the board. And got two picks in the pocket as well.  Inside/outside linebacker prospect possessing an NFL-ready frame and explosive speed that could make him a highly productive talent at the next level.  Will be given the Mike spot for competition immediate pushing Shaq to the more fit WLB spot as he struggled at Mike. 

Edited April 12, 2021 by MAJBobby

[stinky finger]

The Raiders trade picks 17, 48 and 79 to the Panthers 

 

The Raiders receive picks 19, 39, and 73

 

@MAJBobby are on the clock

 

What he said

6 minutes ago, mannc said:

just make the pick

 

It's not my pick

Edited April 12, 2021 by inaugural balls

[Watkins101]

2 hours ago, mannc said:

Can't see the Eagles reaching for WR in round 1 two years in a row...

 

2 hours ago, CNYfan said:

Maybe OL there.  

Yes, the Eagles did take Reagor early last year. However, he had a modest stat line of 11 games played and less than 400 yards. Even if he does develop and become a legitimate weapon, the Eagles WR room is very devoid of talent and at the bare minimum needs a quality #2 option (it could be argued they need a #1 and a #2. 

[TPS]

13 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

 

With the 17th pick in the TSW Mock draft. The Carolina Panthers select Micah Parsons, LB PSU.  The Fins and @Bill from NYC are on the clock. 
 

Parsons brings us a sideline and sideline LBer with freakish athletic ability. No 1 need filled with No 1 player on the board. And got two picks in the pocket as well.  Inside/outside linebacker prospect possessing an NFL-ready frame and explosive speed that could make him a highly productive talent at the next level.  Will be given the Mike spot for competition immediate pushing Shaq to the more fit WLB spot as he struggled at Mike. 

If you believe the rankings I used to generate a "consensus top 31", he was the last of the top 12. There is a clear fall off before moving into the next group from 13-21.

 

[MAJBobby]

2 minutes ago, TPS said:

If you believe the rankings I used to generate a "consensus top 31", he was the last of the top 12. There is a clear fall off before moving into the next group from 13-21.

 

I have him as a top 10 player on my board. At the same time though I only have 15 players with 1st round grades. Another 5 that could pull the grade is medicals and interviews and such go well. But overall really only see 15-20 1st round prospects in this years draft. I didn’t think after moving out of 8 I would have another shot at him but glad I did at least to this pick I read the mock right. 
 

Now to running scenarios for my next pick though honestly probably taking a break from those until the start of next round. 

[NewEra]

32 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

Trade Alert. 

The Panthers and Raiders have agreed to the following trade.

 

Raiders trade picks 17, 48 and 79 to the Panthers

In return the Raiders receive picks 19, 39 and 73 from the Panthers

 

With the 17th pick in the TSW Mock draft. The Carolina Panthers select Micah Parsons, LB PSU.  The Fins and @Bill from NYC are on the clock. 
 

Carolina after trading back to 19th picking up a 2nd this year and 2022 1st for ammo in case our Darnold gamble fails use a Beane tactic and jump up a bit for an insanely athletically gifted LBer. 
 

If I didn’t get a partner at 8th Parsons was going to be the pick and a pleasure to get him at 17. Had to get in front of Dolphins in our scenarios we played out. 
 

Parsons brings us a sideline and sideline LBer with freakish athletic ability. No 1 need filled with No 1 player on the board. And got two picks in the pocket as well.  Inside/outside linebacker prospect possessing an NFL-ready frame and explosive speed that could make him a highly productive talent at the next level.  Will be given the Mike spot for competition immediate pushing Shaq to the more fit WLB spot as he struggled at Mike. 

Nice move @MAJBobby.  If I were the raiders, I would’ve sprinted to the podium and snagged Parsons myself.

29 minutes ago, Watkins101 said:

 

Yes, the Eagles did take Reagor early last year. However, he had a modest stat line of 11 games played and less than 400 yards. Even if he does develop and become a legitimate weapon, the Eagles WR room is very devoid of talent and at the bare minimum needs a quality #2 option (it could be argued they need a #1 and a #2. 

Eagles should’ve kept the pick and drafted waddle imo

[stinky finger]

6 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Nice move @MAJBobby.  If I were the raiders, I would’ve sprinted to the podium and snagged Parsons myself.

Eagles should’ve kept the pick and drafted waddle imo

 

Sprint?

 

Apparently you've never laid your eyes on me.

[NewEra]

1 minute ago, inaugural balls said:

 

Sprint?

 

Apparently you've never laid your eyes on me.

The raiders have been in need of a LB like Parsons for a long time.  I think he’s the perfect fit and unlikely to fall that far.  

[Bill from NYC]

OK, so who is up after me at 19?  Is it Inaugural Balls?

Edited April 12, 2021 by Bill from NYC

[MAJBobby]

Just now, Bill from NYC said:

OK, so who is up after me at 19?  Is it Innaugural Balls?

Yep 

[stinky finger]

1 minute ago, NewEra said:

The raiders have been in need of a LB like Parsons for a long time.  I think he’s the perfect fit and unlikely to fall that far.  

 

Oh, I hear you. The silver and black are in need in many areas as you know. 

 

I understand the player I passed up. It wasn't done on a whim. I'm hoping I've positioned myself better via this trade. 

2 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said:

OK, so who is up after me at 19?  Is it Innaugural Balls?

 

yessir

[Logic]

If this mock draft has shown anything so far, it's that football fans feel that trading around in the draft is a whole lot of fun.

[Rc2catch]

Holy crap this thing is a mess lol. Virgil bless your soul trying to keep track of all this. I thought we tried to keep these kinda realistic in the past but maybe I didn’t pay attention to the trade one very much. Y’all are abusing the heck out of this. I blame Costner and the Draft Day movie 😂😂😂😂 

[Bill from NYC]

The Miami Dolphins happily step up to the podium and select Alex Leatherwood - OT - University of Alabama Crimson Tide. 

 

We do so because even though this is earlier than some other mocks project him to go, we have been watching him since he was a true freshman. Alex is strong, very smart, and hard working. He has played and excelled at RG, RT, and LT. In another draft, this kid is a top 10 pick. 

 

We have now provided Tua with a GREAT TE, and a high quality blocker with whom he is VERY familiar.

 

Alex is #70 in this clip. He stepped in at LT in the title game as a true freshman. Check out this wonderful player. 

 

Inaugral Balls is on the clock!

[Virgil]

@inaugural balls

[Just Joshin']

13 minutes ago, Logic said:

If this mock draft has shown anything so far, it's that football fans feel that trading around in the draft is a whole lot of fun.

I don't think I traded much in the past based on the team.  This one, yup as I was able to acquire 2 additional second rounds.  Last year in the real draft there were 10 trades in round 1.  We are at 5 now.

[Logic]

5 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said:

I don't think I traded much in the past based on the team.  This one, yup as I was able to acquire 2 additional second rounds.  Last year in the real draft there were 10 trades in round 1.  We are at 5 now.

I'm not knocking anybody. Trading IS fun. It's fun to collect more picks in a mock draft. Also, if you're the team trading UP, it's much easier to pull the trigger when it's all just make-believe, when real money and careers aren't on the line.

Still, these things always seem to have more trades than happen in real life. Just an observation.

[TPS]

Just now, Just Joshin' said:

I don't think I traded much in the past based on the team.  This one, yup as I was able to acquire 2 additional second rounds.  Last year in the real draft there were 10 trades in round 1.  We are at 5 now.

Given we'll see 5 QBs going in the top 10, some very good players will slide, which will make it more enticing for teams, especially since there is a drop off in talent in the second half of R1. 

I'd be shocked to see Parsons make it to 17, but I can certainly see a team or two trying to move up to 13 or 14 to nab him if he's still on the board.  I think the real draft is going to be wild.  Can't wait. 

 

I have my annual "meeting" April 29 with someone connected to the Bills, so I always try to pry a few nuggets.  He said the McBeane era has really tightened the loose lips though.

[Bill from NYC]

2 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said:

I don't think I traded much in the past based on the team.  This one, yup as I was able to acquire 2 additional second rounds.  Last year in the real draft there were 10 trades in round 1.  We are at 5 now.

I gave up a lot to move from 5 to 6 but I would do it again in a heart beat. I could have stood still and had a choice of Waddle or Davonta Smith and STILL think that it was worth it to grab Pitts. I can easily be wrong but imo he is the best TE prospect since Kellen Winslow Sr. If Pitts stays healthy mentally and physically, I see him as a HOF talent. 

I wonder where he would go if there were not so many highly regarded qbs in this draft.