Official 2013 NFL Draft - Rounds 2 & 3 Thread

[Keith]

Let the draft goodness continue!

[Nconroe]

I'm wondering who our second and third round picks and/or trades might be.

I guess could be any position, but I'm leaning toward defense and NT, LB, S, in no particular order, just depends who is available when we pick.

[HPF Bob]

CBS Sports.com reported that Honey Badger (the suspended LSU safety with the drug problem) failed to show at meetings with the Texans and Seahawks. That's a shame as it makes you wonder if he is still stuck in his addiction.

Surprising the Texans would give him a look but when his head is clean, he is such a talent at S and KR.

[HPF Bob]

Rob Rang's mock has us taking MacDonald, the TE from Rice to take Casey's spot in the second round. Right behind him on Rang's mock is my man Minter who I would have taken in the first.

[Arky]

I'd like to see them get that TE from Rice, but Wade needs some help on his side of the ball.... Supposedly, they like Garret Graham and TE might not be high on their list....They might go quality LB next but it will be interesting to see how it plays out.

Three picks today (barring trade) - #57, #89 & #95. I'm thinking two of these will be defense...

[WMH]

Rob Rang's mock has us taking MacDonald, the TE from Rice to take Casey's spot in the second round. Right behind him on Rang's mock is my man Minter who I would have taken in the first.

Gotta think Minter would be the guy if he's still there. Sure seems like it would make some sense.

Which means it probably won't have (see Rueben Randle).

[HPF Bob]

We added a FB in the off-season so a third TE may be even less a priority than that. I'd have to think good ones will still be there in the 4th and 5th.

[Roy P]

I have Zach Ertz, Tyron Armstead, Kawann short, Da'Rick Rogers, Darius Slay, Ryan Swope, Jonathan Cyprien, Justin Hunter, Jamie Collins, Cornelius Washington, & Robert Woods.

[Blitzwood]

Geno Smith to the Jets, I luv it.

[HPF Bob]

Crap. There went Minter to Arizona. Most of the names that were hashed about are gone now too.

[popanot]

I have Zach Ertz, Tyron Armstead, Kawann short, Da'Rick Rogers, Darius Slay, Ryan Swope, Jonathan Cyprien, Justin Hunter, Jamie Collins, Cornelius Washington, & Robert Woods.

Most of those guys are or will be gone by the Texans pick and no way they draft Rogers, Swope or Woods with their #2 after taking Hopkins.

[Blitzwood]

I have Zach Ertz, Tyron Armstead, Kawann short, Da'Rick Rogers, Darius Slay, Ryan Swope, Jonathan Cyprien, Justin Hunter, Jamie Collins, Cornelius Washington, & Robert Woods.

Most of that list already gone.

[Blitzwood]

Damn, I wanted Minter.

[popanot]

I'd try to move up for Arthur Brown. If they stay where they are and Brown is gone, I'm predicting Kelce.

[Blitzwood]

D. Moore, Collins, or Arthur Brown. Wouldn't rule out Jesse Williams.

[HPF Bob]

Jesse Williams would be a good pick. Suppose they might select Keenan Allen?

[HPF Bob]

Is John Jenkins also still on the board?

[HPF Bob]

We're about six picks away. Skins are on the clock.

[popanot]

Is John Jenkins also still on the board?
Yes, he's still there.

[Blitzwood]

Jesse Williams would be a good pick. Suppose they might select Keenan Allen?

I would be shocked, but not upset.

[Blitzwood]

Collins is gone, man that sux.

[HPF Bob]

How does the ACC manage to get so many players drafted highly every year when they play such shitty football?

[Roy P]

I have RT Tyron Armstead, WR D. Rogers, WR R. Swope, OLB Cornelius Washington, NT Brandon Williams, CB Dwayne Gratz, TE Travis Kelce, RT David Bakhtiari, OLB Corey Lemonier, TE Vance McDonald

[popanot]

Brown is still there. I'm thinking Brown, Kelce, Moore or Lemonier.

[Blitzwood]

I think A. Brown, Terron Armstead OT, or Jesse Williams.

[WMH]

Bmore leapfroged us. Brown is likely gone.

[popanot]

Damn ravens just jumped in front of us.

[Blitzwood]

Kevin Reddick and D. Moore still there

[chuck]

And we go to a commercial.

[Blitzwood]

The Texans were high on Sio Moore, UConn, he could be in play here.

[HPF Bob]

Texans on the clock so, yes, time for commercials.

[Arky]

How does the ACC manage to get so many players drafted highly every year when they play such shitty football?

Ya, I was just thinking something similar... why are so many SEC DB's getting picked? Must be for the run support because it's not like the SEC is a passing conference.....

And just as I write, what to the Texans do? :facepalm:

[HPF Bob]

Another Gamecock. A McNair special?

[Blitzwood]

He was the top safety on the board, with as much nickel we play, I imagine he'll get his fair share of playing time this year.

[popanot]

I'm a bit surprised they went S that early. Figured they'd draft one eventually, but thought they'd go front-end D or TE there.

[Arky]

I bet he's going to be the Ed Reed tutorial project.....

[HPF Bob]

I bet he's going to be the Ed Reed tutorial project.....

I think so too. We may need him if Reed can't stay healthy. Where did Demps go?

[dadmg]

I was hoping for Minter or Arthur Brown to make it to us (kinda pissed that one of my secondary teams jumped in front of us for Brown, even though they needed him too) and I probably would have gone Jesse Williams, but I have no complaints with Swearinger. We need the depth and he's an intriguing enough prospect to groom.

[WMH]

If Wade's happy, I'm happy.

[Arky]

Round 2 complete:

1 Jacksonville Johnathan Cyprien (S) Fla Int'l
2 Tennessee Justin Hunter (WR) Tennessee
3 Philadelphia Zach Ertz (TE) Stanford
4 Detroit Darius Slay (CB) Miss St
5 Cincinnati Giovani Bernard (RB) UNC
6 San Diego Manti Te'o (ILB) Notre Dame
7 NY Jets Geno Smith (QB) W Virginia
8 San Francisco Cornellius (Tank) Carradine (DE) Florida St
9 Buffalo Robert Woods (WR) USC
10 Oakland Menelik Watson (OT) Florida St
11 Tampa Bay Johnthan Banks (CB) Miss St
12 Carolina Kawann Short (DT) Purdue
13 Arizona Kevin Minter (ILB) LSU
14 Buffalo Kiko Alonso (ILB) Oregon
15 Dallas Gavin Escobar (TE) SDSU
16 Pittsburgh Le'veon Bell (RB) Mich St
17 NY Giants Johnathan Hankins (DT) Ohio St
18 Chicago Jonathan Bostic (ILB) Florida
19 Washington David Amerson (CB) NC State
20 New England Jamie Collins (OLB) So Miss
21 Cincinnati Margus Hunt (DE) SMU
22 Miami Jamar Taylor (CB) Boise St
23 San Francisco Vance McDonald (TE) Rice
24 Baltimore Arthur Brown (OLB) Kansas St
25 Houston D.J. Swearinger (S) S Carolina
26 Denver Montee Ball (RB) Wisconsin
27 New England Aaron Dobson (WR) Marshall
28 Atlanta Robert Alford (CB) SE Louisiana
29 Green Bay Eddie Lacy (RB) Alabama
30 Seattle Christine Michael (RB) Texas A&M

[Nconroe]

Seems reasonably good DB who tackles well, and a need.

[Roy P]

I was sort of hoping for Philip Thomas, Bacarri Rambo, or Shaun williams, or even Josh evans at FS. Can't believe Armstead is still available. Not happy TE Kelce & CB Gratz & LB moore are now gone.

[popanot]

Swearinger should help our STs immensely. He'll get plenty of field time, that's for sure.

[Blitzwood]

I hope Mathieu does well, good place for him with his old teammate

[HPF Bob]

Cardinals took Minter. Now they take Honey Badger. Good luck with that. The one team that probably least needs a kick returner.

[Blitzwood]

Cardinals took Minter. Now they take Honey Badger. Good luck with that. The one team that probably least needs a kick returner.

Don't plan on PP returning kicks for long if he's their #1 CB. Mathieu should start as the slot corner.

[HPF Bob]

Marquise Goodwin to the Bills. Told ya he would be gone by the end of the third round. They're giving Manuel some weapons up there.

[HPF Bob]

Don't plan on PP returning kicks for long if he's their #1 CB. Mathieu should start as the slot corner.

CBS Sports tweeting that Mathieu agreed to *weekly* drug testing as a condition to being drafted and signed.

[chuck]

CBS Sports tweeting that Mathieu agreed to *weekly* drug testing as a condition to being drafted and signed.

His Whizzinator's going to get a workout.

[HPF Bob]

Giants took Moore. Saints took Jenkins.

[Nconroe]

Coming up on pick 89 pretty soon. Wondering who it could be , perhaps ILB?

[Blitzwood]

CBS Sports tweeting that Mathieu agreed to *weekly* drug testing as a condition to being drafted and signed.

He's gonna have to grow up, or else....

Good call on Goodwin, though Wheaton was better value there, imo.

Could a QB like Nassib be in the mix for us?

J. Williams is STILL there.

[chuck]

This constant military glorification is a bit heavy handed.

[HPF Bob]

This constant military glorification is a bit heavy handed.

Yeah, I think the Bengals just drafted three Navy Seals.

Oh, well. I'd rather see this than a whole round of breast cancer survivors while everyone on stage wears hot pink.

[Roy P]

My top guys...DaRick Rogers, Ryan Swope, Cornelius Washington, Brandon williams, David Bakhtiari, Corey Lemonier, Quinton Patton, Zaviar Gooden, David quessenberry, Jordan Poyer

[HPF Bob]

Jets just picked up RB Ivory in a trade with the Saints.

[chuck]

Yeah, I think the Bengals just drafted three Navy Seals.

Oh, well. I'd rather see this than a whole round of breast cancer survivors while everyone on stage wears hot pink.

That's another thing - a whole month for the breast cancer awareness? Come on, man. A week seems fine.

[popanot]

Just got jumped in front of again and SF takes Lemonier! WTF?!! GB is screwing us with these trades!!

[Blitzwood]

We're on the clock, where we going?

Williams, Lemonier and D. Rogers are all good value here, Brandon Jenkins would be my pick here, Nassib ?

[chuck]

I like this draft. If Kubes were as unpredictable on offense as Rick is in the war room we'd really be onto something.

[Warren]

Big RT who competes hard and has a "quirky, artsy" personality. Has had injury issues.

[popanot]

I like this draft. If Kubes were as unpredictable on offense as Rick is in the war room we'd really be onto something.
They're definitely hitting on areas of need. Just hope these guys can play.

[Blitzwood]

I counted 25 in the war room, not including McNair, wow.

I like the pick, helped block for Giovani for a monster season, gotta beleive he'll get the nod over Newton but should be interesting to watch.

95 next.

Gotta be LB or DL.

[HPF Bob]

We still have the Mario pick. I would love it if we grabbed Swope.

[Nconroe]

Brennan William is 6'6", 318 lbs, athletic, 34 inch arms, 28 inch vertical jump, was injured is one reason he dropped, little bit of a project but pretty good. I'm surprised but good pick and area of need for sure. Our Oline is getting bigger with these young athletic guys.

[popanot]

GB just traded again. Wish NFL channel would show what they're receiving. Bunch of late picks or 2014 picks??

[Blitzwood]

Im have Khaseem Greene, Reddick, Jenkins, Nasib, John Simon.

Could we end Jesse Williams slide?

Wonder whats making him slide.

[Roy P]

I would like OLB Cornelius Washington just b/c there are not any other prospects other than Ty Powell or Mike Catapano to replace Barwin at OLB.

[Roy P]

I thought we got NT Brandon Williams from Missouri southern. But the Ravens did. :(

[Nconroe]

Advertisement, I'm hoping for Jesse Williams, now. but its Sam Montgomery DE, LSU. gets sacks. We are taking lots of Jrs.

[chuck]

I wonder what the hell is wrong with Montgomery.

[Roy P]

I would like OLB Cornelius Washington just b/c there are not any other prospects other than Ty Powell or Mike Catapano to replace Barwin at OLB.

Okay, I'm confused: Sam Montgomery? I sort of thought we might go with Devin Taylor later on, he's even from South Carolina. Can't believe Ryan Swope is still available, who I rated higher than Hopkins....I would have taken Bakhtiari from colorado instead of Brennen Williams. Makes me wonder if we might give me Zaviar Gooden tomorrow or maybe a CB like Poyer or Webb

[Warren]

According to Mayock he turned a lot of teams off in interviews.

[Roy P]

Tennessee just stole my speedy coverage ILB. :(

[Arky]

Round 3 complete:

1 Kansas City Travis Kelce (TE) Cincy
2 Jacksonville Dwayne Gratz (CB) UConn
3 Detroit Larry Warford (OG) Kentucky
4 Oakland Sio Moore (OLB) UConn
5 Philadelphia Bennie Logan (DT) LSU
6 Cleveland Leon McFadden (CB) SDSU
7 Arizona Tyrann Mathieu (CB) LSU
8 Tennessee Blidi Wreh-Wilson (CB) UConn
9 St. Louis T.J. McDonald (S) USC
10 NY Jets Brian Winters (OG) Kent St
11 Tampa Bay Mike Glennon (QB) NC State
12 Dallas Terrance Williams (WR) Baylor
13 New Orleans Terron Armstead (OT) Ark-PB
14 San Diego Keenan Allen (WR) California
15 Miami Dallas Thomas (OG) Tennessee
16 Buffalo Marquise Goodwin (WR) Texas
17 Pittsburgh Markus Wheaton (WR) Oregon St
18 Dallas J. J. Wilcox (S) G Southern
19 NY Giants Damontre Moore (DE) Texas A&M
20 New Orleans John Jenkins (DT) Georgia
21 New England Logan Ryan (CB) Rutgers
22 Cincinnati Shawn Williams (S) Georgia
23 Washington Jordan Reed (TE) Florida
24 Indianapolis Hugh Thornton (OG) Illinois
25 Seattle Jordan Hill (DT) Penn State
26 San Francisco Corey Lemonier (DE) Auburn
27 Houston Brennan Williams (OT) UNC
28 Denver Kayvon Webster (CB) S Florida
29 New England Duron Harmon (S) Rutgers
30 St. Louis Stedman Bailey (WR) W Virginia
31 Miami Will Davis (CB) Utah St
32 Baltimore Brandon Williams (DT) Missouri So
33 Houston Sam Montgomery (DE) LSU
34 Kansas City Knile Davis (RB) Arkansas
35 Tennessee Zaviar Gooden (OLB) Missouri

[popanot]

Can't believe Ryan Swope is still available, who I rated higher than Hopkins....Maybe the NFL knows something...

[popanot]

If Montgomery plays up to his potential we can kiss Antione Smith buh-bye next year.

[chuck]

According to Mayock he turned a lot of teams off in interviews.

Yeah, but what the hell does that mean?

[Warren]

Yeah, but what the hell does that mean?

"They weren't sure he was focused on football." I know that gives a lot of insight.

[WMH]

If Montgomery plays up to his potential we can kiss Antione Smith buh-bye next year.

Herring did his presser, Montgomery will be a 3rd OLB next season.

[popanot]

Herring did his presser, Montgomery will be a 3rd OLB next season.

Seems big for OLB, but he does show the closing speed of one in his highlights.

[Roy P]

My Guys:
WRs - Da'Rick Rogers, Ryan Swope, Quinton Patton, Aaron Mellette, Tavarres King, Conner Vernon, Cobi Hamilton
OLBs - Cornelius Washington, Ty Powell, Mike Catapano
ILBs - AJ Klein & Kevin Reddick
OL - David Bakhtiari, David Quessenberry, Brian Schwenke, Vinston Painter
NT - Montori Hughes & Josh Boyd
DE - Devin Taylor
CB - Jordan Poyer, BW Webb, Brandon McGee, Steve Williams
FS- Philip Thomas & Bacarri Rambo

[Roy P]

According to Mayock he turned a lot of teams off in interviews.

Sounds like a personality conflict. When hiring somebody, you consider if you think he will 'fit' into your unit's chemistry or if he'll be a 'bad apple' - Mayock was being politically correct and staying away from the race card.

[Roy P]

Seems big for OLB, but he does show the closing speed of one in his highlights.

Mario Williams seemed big for an OLB, but we tried it. Not guessing he drops too often in coverage.

[popanot]

Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein)
4/26/13, 9:54 PM
Source told me "there is no way that the Texans have all the info on Sam Montgomery.... even WE took him off the board." Yikes.

[WMH]

Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein)
4/26/13, 9:54 PM
Source told me "there is no way that the Texans have all the info on Sam Montgomery.... even WE took him off the board." Yikes.

Given their history of choir boys, I find this very hard to believe. Plus, its the 3rd round, and IMO, a good spot to roll the dice.

[chuck]

Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein)
4/26/13, 9:54 PM
Source told me "there is no way that the Texans have all the info on Sam Montgomery.... even WE took him off the board." Yikes.

If he's bad enough to scare off the Raiders, yes, that is something. But I want more information on what his problem is. I've heard everything that's been mentioned in the thread but it doesn't really mean anything. He doesn't care about football? He has discipline problems? He beat up his mother? He has a fake girlfriend, too? I mean, what?

[chuck]

Given their history of choir boys, I find this very hard to believe. Plus, its the 3rd round, and IMO, a good spot to roll the dice.

And, yes, I doubt very seriously that the Texans were the only team that was unaware of whatever these issues are.

[chuck]

"Montgomery at one time was projected a first-round pick but his stock sank after the combine. The perception is that comments he made there about not always playing hard and making cash bets with his teammate and fellow end Barkevious Mingo hurt his position."

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/04/sam_montgomery_picked_by_houst.html

That doesn't strike me as all that incendiary.

[Warren]

It's nothing criminal. He admitted to taking plays and games off, and apparently was very nonchalant about it to the point that teams questioned how much effort he'll give once be has a big signing bonus in his pocket. He's also talked about making cash bets with teammates over stats, etc. which probably isn't all that rare but a touchy subject in light of the Saints bounty controversy.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2013/04/the_case_of_lsu_defensive_end_.html

[HPF Bob]

I guess Montgomery is a first round talent with a seventh-round brain. Behold, our new Jacoby.

[WMH]

"Montgomery at one time was projected a first-round pick but his stock sank after the combine. The perception is that comments he made there about not always playing hard and making cash bets with his teammate and fellow end Barkevious Mingo hurt his position."

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/04/sam_montgomery_picked_by_houst.html

That doesn't strike me as all that incendiary.

As best I can tell, Montgomery is being crucified for being blunt/honest about his games against Who Gives A Crap State. I'm guessing they are questioning his work ethic/heart. Its a job now, and unless he can split atoms, his motivation comes in the form of game checks.

[Nconroe]

Seems Sam is a good kid who always plays hard, so good for Texans. 6'5", 260 lbs, not big for a Texans OLB.

Here is an analysis and interview which is very positive and answers questions from the combine aluded to.
http://fansided.com/2013/04/13/nfl-draft-2013-sam-montgomery-interview/

Josh Sanchez: How has this entire draft experience been for you?
Sam Montgomery: The draft season has been pretty incredible. I’ve learned so many things about football, so many things about how the organizations work, and it’s just been a learning experience and I’m just soaking it all in like a sponge.
Sanchez: If you had to describe yourself as a player, what would you say are the strengths of your game?
Montgomery: The strengths of my game would have to be passion, intensity and being relentless.
Sanchez: Do you feel that your experience in the SEC has helped to better prepare you for the NFL?
Montgomery: I think my experience in the NCAA, playing all of the diverse teams in conference and out of conference, has helped prepare me for the NFL.
Sanchez: What kind of influence did coach Les Miles have on you as a player and a person?
Montgomery: Coach Miles helped me grow as a player coming from out of city. He helped me grow mentally, as well as physically. That’s one of the things that LSU teaches you how to do. They teach you how to grow from two different perspectives.
Sanchez: How was your close relationship with Barkevious Mingo and did that translate to you two pushing each other to do better on the field?
Montgomery: Definitely. Everyone knows you have to go out there and do a job, but the closer you are, the closer of a family you are I think that makes you play a lot harder. LSU is all about family — the coaching staff, fan support and players. That’s what I had at LSU, a good family.
Sanchez: Who was the toughest offensive tackle that you faced during your time in college?
Montgomery: I’d have to say Chris Faulk and the offensive tackle from West Virginia that I went up against in 2011.

Sanchez: How was the entire experience for you at the scouting combine?
Montgomery: It was really good to get around the NFL and NFL coaching staffs, trainers and GMs, as well as doctors. It was nice to get a sense of what it’s going to be like at the next level. You know, it was really great to meet all of other players from other schools and see that they are really humble guys and that everyone is ready to work hard.

Sanchez: During the interviews at the combine, you made those controversial comments. How did teams respond and have they been asking you about them?

Montgomery: A lot of teams will ask me about the comments, but once I told them a simple answer and they saw the film, they completely understand where I was coming from and what I was trying to say. It was just misconstrued.
There’s just an energy that you get from playing different games. The crowd is more hyped for the SEC in conference games, so there is a different energy.

Sanchez: What would you say to people who still have questions about your work ethic or motor?
Montgomery: I know that everyone in the entire stadium knows that I play hard every game. There hasn’t been a game where I haven’t played hard and left it all out on the field.

Sanchez: Who are some of the teams that you have met with so far?
Montgomery: Some of the teams that I’ve met with are the Bengals and Chargers. I’ve also met with the New York Giants, talked to them a little bit, and the Vikings. A lot of teams are interested, but, you know, these last final months I really want to let people know what kind of person I am.
Sanchez: How would you describe yourself as a player off the field?
Montgomery: I’m just a humble guy who is looking to make his mark. I’m waiting for the opportunity.
Sanchez: Can you tell us a little about how you got your nickname, “Sonic”?
Montgomery: Yeah, Sonic the Hedgehog. It was actually a game that me and my brother used to play. When my brother got shot and killed, I just took over the name “Sonic” to keep his memory going. I wanted to let him know that I never forgot about him, so I carry around the one memory that we cherish together.
Sanchez: How will you be spending draft day?
Montgomery: I think I am going to spend draft day in Greenwood, South Carolina and bring it home to the place that helped build me as a person. I think it’d be right to give back to the community because they helped to create me and send me out in to the world.
Sanchez: When you are with all of those people who have supported you the entire way, how do you think it will feel to finally get that call from an NFL team and realize everything you have worked so hard for is finally a reality?
Montgomery: I feel like regardless of what happens, I can rejoice with my family and the people who raised me. I know that they will be happy with whatever happens and, mentally, I can never lose.
Sanchez: Do you have any goals for your rookie season?
Montgomery: Yes, I want to make the Pro Bowl my first year. Shoot for the stars, so even if you miss you land in the clouds.
Sanchez: Do you have any words for the fans that you may end up playing in front of some day?
Montgomery: Only one thing: When I step out on to the field, I just want to earn my respect. I want to earn everything that I am given. I have no problem with working hard and showing people that I belong there. So just accept me with open hands and give me a clap when I get drafted.

[Keith]

Clemson, South Carolina, North Carolina, and a LSU (also from South Carolina)... apparently the Texans college scouts only visit the southeast. Pour some out for Dale Strahm.

Hopkins, Swearinger, and Montgomery seem like smart, talented players... good picks for where the Texans took them, but they are straight-up need position players. On one hand, tough to complain since each of these three (as well as Williams maybe) are going to have an opportunity to contribute early. On the other though... can't help but wonder if the Texans push up need positions over just taking the most talented guy on the board.

And maybe it'll be a happy coincidence that these guys were the BPA... I wonder that in particular about Hopkins and Montgomery, but I want the team to pick a player that is going to be someone we want to re-sign long-term four years from now. Hopefully we still need these four kids as badly then too.

[popanot]

I hope Montgomery works out. He's definitely a talent and probably worth the risk there. However, when a guy on the same team who failed 10+ drug tests is less of a risk than a guy who's somewhat lazy and gives a bad interviews, there's a probably more to it than what we're hearing. Hopefully whatever it is he straightens up and we end up with one of the steals of the draft.

[popanot]

Quick thoughts on some other teams...

I hate the jags, but if they come away with Franklin or Ellington to open the 4th or 5th and a decent WR prospect, it will be shaping up as a pretty good draft for them.

Rams have added playmakers, but they're going really small with Austin/Bailey/Givins/Pead/Richardson. I guess speed kills, but I'm not sure I'd totally go that route in that division. Takes me back to the old Run-n-shoot Oilers days were they'd get crushed by physical D's.

SF is going to be good for a long time.

GB is moving all over the place but still has done a good job plugging in some glaring holes with only a couple picks so far. They have 10 picks today from all their moves!

Surprised at how the RB draft is shaking out. The order of who is going when and where seems odd. At least it is to me looking at it from a fantasy football perspective.

[HPF Bob]

This was a draft that had few dead-lock cinch guys but was deep in "3/4" guys - guys who are 3/4ths of an NFL stud but you just don't know about the other 1/4th. We got four guys who are generally thought of as solid but perhaps lack some speed or lack some size or lack some maturity, etc. How well the Texans can coach up the 1/4th will determine whether these were great picks or not.

Since I am among those throwing out the ACC card, it should be noted that, in the Rick Smith years (Okoye and forward), the #1 picks have been more evenly distributed:

Okoye - Big East
D. Brown - ACC
Cushing - Pac 12
Jackson - SEC
Watt - Big 10
Mercilus - Big 10
Hopkins - ACC

[popanot]

Per Rob Rang:

27. Houston Texans: I really like what the Texans did on Day Two. Safety D.J. Swearinger is a versatile, highly physical safety who'll add to the toughness of the Houston secondary. In a similar way, Sam Montgomery could surprise (if he remains focused on football) as an edge rusher. People tend to gloss over the fact that he was a much more consistent and productive defender at LSU than Barkevious Mingo, who the Browns took at No. 6 overall. Finally, offensive tackle Brennan Williams earned first round grades from a number of scouts and only last until the third because of the fact that he is coming off a torn labrum. Massive and highly athletic, he's a perfect fit at right tackle. Grade: A