Championship draft watch

neugey · 01-10-2017, 08:18 AM

Loads of talent, and, with no disrespect to the Saints, games like last night make me think the college game is 100x better than the NFL.

Going beyond the obvious (the Bama defenders, Watson, Mike Williams), I really liked what both the TE's did and also Gallman who reminds me of Shane Vereen or our own Pierre Thomas.

jeanpierre · 01-10-2017, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Fournette will be the best rookie out of the SEC barring injury. 4.36 low 40, 230+ lbs and can catch. Not his fault Miles has an aversion to passing.

May be blaspheme for Tigers' fans, but I say Fournette will be okay, but I don't see his game transitioning with the same impact at the pro level...

Thinking Eddie George, 4X ProBowler, one or two league rushing titles, wear and tear, 8 years, and that's why you don't spend a first round pick on RBs anymore, unless you're Sean Payton/Mickey Loomis, then you throw in a second round pick as well...

Danno · 01-10-2017, 09:43 AM

Great game last night. There are probably 10 guys on the field that will be picked in the 1st round this year.

Although I'm disappointed in the outcome, the Bama-Clemson game is a great example of why so many fans prefer College Football over the NFL. And its gonna continue.

K Major · 01-10-2017, 10:37 AM

Yeah it was a very good game.

That WR for Clemson is pretty impressive.

CharityMike · 01-10-2017, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Yeah it was a very good game.

That WR for Clemson is pretty impressive.

Renfrow. I see him being the next Julian Edellman.

Danno · 01-10-2017, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

Renfrow. I see him being the next Julian Edellman.

Pretty sure he meant Mike Williams, who strangely enough is the #11th ranked player in the upcoming draft.

Hmmmm...

neugey · 01-10-2017, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

Renfrow. I see him being the next Julian Edellman.

It's tough for those undersized walk-on slot guys in the college game to make it in the NFL. But they are often overacheivers and a few of them now and then are able to survive in the NFL, like Wes Welker. Other ones like Dabo Swinney go onto to become successful coaches

.

hagan714 · 01-10-2017, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Pretty sure he meant Mike Williams, who strangely enough is the #11th ranked player in the upcoming draft.

Hmmmm...

that neck scares me. imagine he will get the fine comb treatment

saintsfan1976 · 01-10-2017, 02:14 PM

If it can't be Foster it must be Robinson.

Rugby Saint II · 01-10-2017, 04:54 PM

DE, LB'er and RG in the first three rounds regardless of who we bring in free agency. Terry Fontenot may be the next head to roll if we don't get good players in free agency. We got lucky with Fairley but he did sit on the market until his value was acceptable for the risk involved. I'm not sold on the Pro evaluations or the scouting department just yet.

01-10-2017, 09:38 AM	#12
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Championship draft watch Originally Posted by Beastmode Fournette will be the best rookie out of the SEC barring injury. 4.36 low 40, 230+ lbs and can catch. Not his fault Miles has an aversion to passing. May be blaspheme for Tigers' fans, but I say Fournette will be okay, but I don't see his game transitioning with the same impact at the pro level... Thinking Eddie George, 4X ProBowler, one or two league rushing titles, wear and tear, 8 years, and that's why you don't spend a first round pick on RBs anymore, unless you're Sean Payton/Mickey Loomis, then you throw in a second round pick as well... Rugby Saint II likes this.

01-10-2017, 09:43 AM	#13
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Championship draft watch Great game last night. There are probably 10 guys on the field that will be picked in the 1st round this year. Although I'm disappointed in the outcome, the Bama-Clemson game is a great example of why so many fans prefer College Football over the NFL. And its gonna continue. neugey and Rugby Saint II like this.

01-10-2017, 10:37 AM	#14
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Championship draft watch Yeah it was a very good game. That WR for Clemson is pretty impressive.

01-10-2017, 12:51 PM	#15
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Championship draft watch Originally Posted by K Major Yeah it was a very good game. That WR for Clemson is pretty impressive. Renfrow. I see him being the next Julian Edellman.

01-10-2017, 01:09 PM	#16
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Championship draft watch Originally Posted by CharityMike Renfrow. I see him being the next Julian Edellman. Pretty sure he meant Mike Williams, who strangely enough is the #11th ranked player in the upcoming draft. Hmmmm... hagan714 likes this.

01-10-2017, 08:18 AM	#11
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,717 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Championship draft watch Loads of talent, and, with no disrespect to the Saints, games like last night make me think the college game is 100x better than the NFL. Going beyond the obvious (the Bama defenders, Watson, Mike Williams), I really liked what both the TE's did and also Gallman who reminds me of Shane Vereen or our own Pierre Thomas.

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01-10-2017, 01:21 PM	#17
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,717 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Championship draft watch Originally Posted by CharityMike Renfrow. I see him being the next Julian Edellman. It's tough for those undersized walk-on slot guys in the college game to make it in the NFL. But they are often overacheivers and a few of them now and then are able to survive in the NFL, like Wes Welker. Other ones like Dabo Swinney go onto to become successful coaches .

01-10-2017, 01:33 PM	#18
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Championship draft watch Originally Posted by Danno Pretty sure he meant Mike Williams, who strangely enough is the #11th ranked player in the upcoming draft. Hmmmm... that neck scares me. imagine he will get the fine comb treatment

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Championship draft watch DE, LB'er and RG in the first three rounds regardless of who we bring in free agency. Terry Fontenot may be the next head to roll if we don't get good players in free agency. We got lucky with Fairley but he did sit on the market until his value was acceptable for the risk involved. I'm not sold on the Pro evaluations or the scouting department just yet.

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