Yeah they’ve really set the league on fire since they’ve moved on. I’d have Meyers over both.
Meyers has run 3 wrong routes over the last two games. He’s a youngin but time to get his shit together…
Mock draft from Dane Brugler of the Athletic
3 Bama wideouts in Round 1? Can’t see it myself. Deandre Swift mysteriously absent too.
Now, in the final month of the NFL regular season, playoff hopes are dwindling and more and more teams (and their fans) are looking toward the offseason. And that means we’re close to mock draft season.
The two most represented positions in this mock draft? Wide receiver and offensive tackle, with six prospects at each spot, which shouldn’t come as a surprise considering they are two of the deepest positions in the class. However, the first player off the board at each of those positions in this scenario might be a surprise for some.
1. Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
Burrow will be dinged throughout the process for having an average arm, but what he does really well is why the Bengals should make him the face of the franchise. His poise in the pocket, downfield accuracy and competitive toughness are all outstanding and why the Ohio native should soon return home.
2. New York Giants — Chase Young, edge, Ohio State
For the second consecutive year, the best player in the draft (also a pass-rusher from Ohio State) falls in the lap of the team drafting No. 2. Young has a special combination of size, power and athleticism, as well as the technical understanding and instincts to be an All-Pro NFL pass-rusher.
3. Washington Redskins — Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
While the first two picks were chalk, this pick might surprise some readers. Entering this season, Wills was known as an explosive run blocker, but he has developed into an above-average pass protector as well. The Alabama right tackle has the talent and upside to be “OT1” in this draft class.
4. Miami Dolphins — Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
Until NFL medical staffs get involved and we have a better understanding of his rehab, it is simply impossible to predict where Tagovailoa will go in the draft. But if his recovery is as positive as Alabama has made it seem, this would be a possible scenario. With Josh Rosen (and maybe Ryan Fitzpatrick) under contract for Miami in 2020, Tagovailoa won’t be pushed to play before he is ready.
5. Atlanta Falcons — Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Brown had a good chance to be a top-15 draft pick if he declared last season, but he returned for his senior season and was even better in 2019. At 6-foot-4 and 325 pounds, he has a special blend of power, explosiveness and effort, and it would be fun to team Brown and Grady Jarrett in Atlanta.
6. Detroit Lions — A.J. Epenesa, edge, Iowa
The Lions opened the checkbook for Trey Flowers last offseason, but they have struggled to consistently pressure the quarterback this season, ranking in the bottom five in team sacks. While not a speed demon off the edge, Epenesa owns the heavy hands and savvy to win in multiple ways as a rusher.
7. Arizona Cardinals — Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
With a pair of tight ends drafted in the first-round last year, Iowa did something never before done in the NFL. Yet the program has never produced multiple top-10 draft picks, although that has a chance to change in April. Wirfs rarely loses his balance and stays sound with his hand tactics to handle edge rushers.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars — Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State
The Jaguars will need to replace Jalen Ramsey’s starting spot this offseason, whether in the draft or free agency. One of the best defensive talents in the 2020 draft class, Okudah has the length, foot speed and budding instincts that make him an attractive prospect in the top 10 picks.
9. New York Jets — Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Upgrading the offensive line is priority No. 1 for the Jets this offseason, and it will take both free agency and the draft to do so. Thomas has some bad habits and needs technique work, but no matter what the movement requires, he finds a way to get the job done, projecting as an NFL left tackle.
10. Los Angeles Chargers — Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
Herbert is a perplexing prospect around the league. Some believe he will be a top-10 pick while others wouldn’t touch him in the first round. How Herbert does throughout the process in his meetings with NFL evaluators will be crucial. The Chargers are expected to be one of the teams doing extensive work on the quarterback class.
11. Denver Broncos — Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
The Broncos have plenty of needs on both sides of the ball, including at outside cornerback, where Diggs can step in from Day 1. The younger brother of Stefon Diggs, he is more of an athlete than polished cornerback right now, but at 6-2 and 200 pounds with 4.3 speed, the enticing traits likely land him in the top half of Round 1.
12. Philadelphia Eagles — Henry Ruggs, WR, Alabama
The No. 1 team need for the Eagles this offseason? Speed. We could see an overhaul at the receiver position in Philadelphia, and Ruggs would be a great place to start restocking that depth chart. His speed and competitive makeup are both elite, giving Carson Wentz a versatile weapon at all levels.
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Yetur Gross-Matos, edge, Penn State
The Buccaneers and their quarterback situation could be an important domino when it comes to the draft’s first round. But in this scenario, Tampa goes in a different direction, opting to upgrade its pass rush, which is a thin unit behind Shaquil Barrett, who is in the final year of his contract.
14. Carolina Panthers — Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
With a pair of former first-round picks (Vernon Butler and Gerald McCoy) heading to free agency after this season, the Panthers might look to the first round to help replace their impact on the defensive line. An ascending talent, Kinlaw has a stocked tool box to develop into a Pro Bowl-level player.
15. Cleveland Browns — Austin Jackson, OT, USC
Somehow, someway, the Browns will be investing resources into the offensive tackle position this offseason. While not a technically refined blocker at this stage in his development, Jackson is a smooth big man with agility, flexibility and the length to keep defenders busy and away from the pocket.
16. Oakland Raiders — Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
The Raiders went to Tuscaloosa to draft an offensive playmaker in the first round with Josh Jacobs, and they could do it again with Jeudy still on the board here. While not the lock top-10 pick that many seem to think, Jeudy is a fantastic talent with his start-stop athleticism to be a threat before and after the catch.
17. Indianapolis Colts — CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
The Colts have a need at quarterback, and if Utah State’s Jordan Love enters the draft, this is a possible landing spot. But if Love stays in college or isn’t an option for general manager Chris Ballard, the offense still needs help at receiver, making Lamb a great fit with his combination of size, quickness and ball skills.
18. Oakland Raiders (from Chicago) — Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
Raiders general manager Mike Mayock drafted three Clemson Tigers (Clelin Ferrell, Trayvon Mullen, Hunter Renfrow) in the first five rounds this past April, so we know how familiar he is with Dabo Swinney’s program. A Swiss Army knife at linebacker, Simmons is an outstanding blitzer and run defender, and he can also cover the slot.
19. Tennessee Titans — Terrell Lewis, edge, Alabama
The Titans found tremendous value in last year’s first round with Jeffery Simmons and could follow a similar script this April. Although he has missed time due to injuries, Lewis is a toolsy pass-rusher and is unlike past Nick Saban pass-rushers at Alabama due to his length, burst and flexibility (think Danielle Hunter).
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from L.A. Rams) — Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
How Gardner Minshew plays down the stretch might dictate whether the Jaguars address the position in the offseason. But regardless of who is at quarterback, Jacksonville needs more weapons on the outside, and Higgins would be a great fit with his unique ability to highpoint and expand his catch radius.
21. Dallas Cowboys — Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State
In the final year of his rookie deal, cornerback Byron Jones might be too expensive to keep in Dallas, which shoots cornerback toward the top of the Cowboys’ offseason wish list. In a lot of ways, Wade is a younger version of Jones on the field with his size, athletic profile and positional versatility.
22. Miami Dolphins (from Pittsburgh) — Josh Jones, OT, Houston
With three first-round picks, it would be a surprise if the Dolphins finish Day 1 of the draft without at least one addition on the offensive line. Some around the league believe Jones could be this year’s Andre Dillard — a Day 2 draft pick who moves into the top 25 with a strong pre-draft process.
23. Minnesota Vikings — Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Vikings left tackle Riley Reiff has played well this season at 31 years old, but his future might be inside at guard, which could help stabilize Minnesota’s line. Listed at 6-7 and 369 pounds, Becton is a mountainous man with a large wingspan and surprisingly light feet to protect the edge.
24. Kansas City Chiefs — Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
The Chiefs could use upgrades at each level of the defense, including at outside cornerback opposite Charvarius Ward. Fulton has been somewhat overlooked this season with the emergence of true freshman Derek Stingley and LSU’s struggles on defense, but the senior has been terrific in pass coverage.
25. Miami Dolphins (from Houston) — Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
The Dolphins are the worst rushing team in the NFL, averaging only 62.8 ground yards per game and 3.1 yards per rush. Would they draft a back this early? On the field and off, Taylor fits what Brian Flores is trying to build in Miami, and the Wisconsin back might not make it to their next pick in the second round.
26. Buffalo Bills — Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado
As Josh Allen continues to develop, the Bills should continue to surround him with young talent that helps him grow. With durability questions and average speed, Shenault might fall out of the top 25, but his size, power and instincts with the ball in his hands would be a great addition in Buffalo.
27. Green Bay Packers — DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
DeVonta (Smith) and Davante (Adams) might get confusing for broadcasters, but it would be even more difficult for opposing defenses. Although he doesn’t look like much at 175 pounds and is overshadowed by Jeudy and Ruggs, Smith has the best ball skills of the Alabama wideouts and understands how to create space.
28. New Orleans Saints — CJ Henderson, CB, Florida
With Eli Apple and P.J. Williams in the final year of their rookie deals, the Saints will be looking to add cornerback talent this offseason. Henderson is a suspect run defender and needs to make more plays at the catch point, but he has intriguing press-man cover skills with his length and athletic profile.
29. New England Patriots — Marvin Wilson, DT, Florida State
The Patriots have one of the better run defenses in the league, but on the defensive line, Danny Shelton is in a contract year and Adam Butler has been average at best. At 6-4 and 320 pounds, Wilson always had the power and quickness to defeat blocks, but his technique and discipline are starting to catch up.
30. San Francisco 49ers — Grant Delpit, FS, LSU
The 49ers brought Jimmie Ward back on a one-year deal, and he is having his best season as a pro, which might make it tough to re-sign him for the future. Delpit has been highly inconsistent this season for the Tigers, especially as a run defender, but his football instincts and range are translatable traits.
31. Seattle Seahawks — Julian Okwara, edge, Notre Dame
The Seahawks drafted an edge defender (LJ Collier) in the first round last year, but they could do it again, especially with Jadeveon Clowney and Ziggy Ansah slated to be free agents. Okwara needs to streamline his pass rush plan, but he is a freaky athlete (and his testing numbers should prove it).
32. Baltimore Ravens — Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama
The Ravens could go in a few directions here. Fortify a strength with Georgia running back D’Andre Swift? Upgrade the pass rush with LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson? But Moses is a top-10 talent and might be too good to pass up if he is fully healthy after missing the 2019 season due to an ACL injury.
Four teams currently do not have a first-round pick. Here is what their first selection (in the second round) might look like:
Chicago Bears – Jonathan Greenard, EDGE, Florida
With Khalil Mack commanding extra attention, the Bears haven’t received enough production out of Leonard Floyd and the other pass rushers. Greenard sets a hard edge and displays the first step quickness to force blockers off balanced.
Los Angeles Rams – Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn
The Greg Robinson scars probably haven’t gone away just yet for Rams’ general manger Les Snead, but the organization needs to get better in the trenches and the Auburn left tackle could be the best available in this situation.
Pittsburgh Steelers – Josh Uche, EDGE, Michigan
While the Steelers likely franchise Bud Dupree, the organization probably won’t be able to keep both him and T.J. Watt for the long-term. Having Dupree for one more season while grooming Uche would give the Steelers a natural succession plan for the 2021 season.
Houston Texans – Darrell Taylor, EDGE Tennessee
The Texans need to rebuild their pass rush with Whitney Mercilus in a contract year, Jadeveon Clowney in Seattle and JJ Watt’s body breaking down. A toolsy prospect, Taylor quickly gets upfield to threaten the corner, but needs to improve in the run game.
Brady is used to having everything made simple for him. I’m worried he’ll have a mental breakdown the way things are going
Nice window of games this weekend
Saints v 49ers and Bills v Ravens in the early window
Titans Raiders and Patriots v Cheifs in the second window
Good stuff.
Saints v 49s in NFC game 6/7 years ago was a classic, doubt they’ve met too many times since. The Bills have had one good win this season really, they are in a false position imo. Albeit that win was their last outing, so Sunday will show if they are the real deal or not.
HOW BOUT DEM COWBOYZ!!
Fuck them the useless cunts, especially the unfortunately named kicker.
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We could end up going there yet… be great to end their season.
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The cowboys 
Trubisky 
Great start in New Orleans, this has the makings of a shootout.
Winston. A ham.
Filthy niner bastards
Vintage Brees so far
There is magic in those feet of Harris
Jameis with the TD. He is all kinds of ham.
Nuk will have to visit the blue tent after that
What channel is Red Zone on IPTV folks?