2014 Draft Discussion Thread

REDandPEWTER · Joined: 31 Aug 2011 Posts: 11222

Here it is guys. Post what you want.

REDandPEWTER · Joined: 31 Aug 2011 Posts: 11222

My Minny mock draft:

1st Round: Trent Murphy DE Stanford
- Dude is a monster off the line. He has played OLB and DE in his career and he is not one dimmensional. Strong at the point of a attack. Can rush the passer with hand in the dirt or standing up.

2nd Round: Gabe Jackson G Missisippi State
- Like our depth at RB. But I think this off-season, we say good bye to Joseph or Nicks. Both are being paid a ton of money and neither has shown durability with us. Jackson is a road graitor.

4th Round Pick: CJ Fiedorowicz TE Iowa:
Big TE with 3 down ability. Decent run blocker and good WR threat. 6/7 265. Was a very good target for Iowa last year and bright spot heading into the season.

5th Round: Taylor Hart DE/DT Oregon
- Dude played the 5 tech last year. Can come inside on passing downs next to McCoy and develop as a solid rotational guy at the 3 tech.

7th round: Glen Carson MLB Penn State
- Tough nosed instinctive LB that can probably contribute to the SLB.

REDandPEWTER · Joined: 31 Aug 2011 Posts: 11222

Another guy I like is Aaron Lynch, transfer from Notre Dame to USF. From a talent standpoint, he's excellent. However, he moved from Notre Dame to USF because he was Home Sick. That to me is a red flag.

tml_gogo · Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 14183 Location: Montréal

Yeah we need some pressure on their QB. I don't care where it comes from, we just need it from somewhere.
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Calibucsfan · Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:25 pm Post subject:

Strongest needs IMO:

DE,G,TE,LB(Not sold on Watson),

Buc Ball · Joined: 09 Oct 2011 Posts: 3691

I'd draft our LT of the future in the first. Play him at RT for the first few seasons and then have him replace Penn with Penn moving to RT. I'd take a centre in the first 3 rounds too and use Zuttah as the utility guy. We also need a DT who can spell McCoy and come in on third down.

Lesser needs include a slot receiver, tight end and a backer who is effective on passing downs.

tml_gogo · Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 14183 Location: Montréal

Without any pressure on the other team's quarterback, all our investments in the back end (Revis, Banks, Barron, Goldson) are essentially useless. That should be our main priority.
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DaRealdeal · Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:32 am Post subject:

REDandPEWTER · Joined: 31 Aug 2011 Posts: 11222

I liked van noy from the little I've seen but I'm not convinced he'd fit in Tampa. Aaron lynch and Trent Murphy are beasts in my opinion.

Lil' Shorty · Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 3:22 pm Post subject:

We could always pull a Ditka and trade everything to go up and get Clowney. Obviously that isnt happening but if there was a reasonable price offered I would consider it. Its not happening so I should really stop thinking up scenarios in which it might. One can dream..

But from what Ive seen in preseason and read thus far I think we are going to have a heavy draft on DL and OL next year. All other positions are pretty stable except for maybe a little depth here and there but I dont see anything being more of an issue than the lines next offseason. (Barring Freeman sucking all season and not getting resigned.)
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tml_gogo · Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 14183 Location: Montréal

Lil' Shorty · Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 4:19 pm Post subject:

5nick5 · Joined: 25 Jan 2011 Posts: 1257 Location: Florida

REDandPEWTER · Joined: 31 Aug 2011 Posts: 11222

Eric Stokes or Dennis Hickey as our GM next year? Thoughts? Opinions?

Caaddy24 · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 6066 Location: Houston