2020 Draft Day 2 Discussion Thread

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

That might be the dumbest thing Dam has said since Pagano was fired. I would have rather had seen us draft Delpit or OL/DL there and also think Dobbins will make a better NFL RB (although another RB went ahead of Dobbins as well, so maybe there's some issues there that I'm not seeing). But Taylor was clearly a great college RB, had a hell of a 40 time (especially with his size), and worth a 2nd round pick. His fumbling is definitely a concern, but our coaches must think they can fix that (could be wrong, but didn't Mack have fumbling issues in college as well?). If they do the Taylor could prove to be a great pick.

What day was Mack drafted on? Taylor's issues are too big to have drafted him as high as he was drafted in my opinion. You can mindlessly applaud the pick if you'd like, I'm not going to like this pick because I see Taylor in the same vein as a WR who has a "lot of talent", but can't catch or run routes. Obviously the Colts invested a lot in Taylor, so I hope the coaches can fix his issues and turn him into a top end RB, but there's a lot to be nervous about there, and as you said, the Colts could've gotten a better player in Grant Delpit. Why not just do that if you're going to waste draft capital moving up?

[smitty46953]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

I hope he proves me wrong, but he has a serious fumbling problem and a lot of mileage on him already. Also, I find it funny that some here always bring up my "obsession" with 40 times and you're using a 40 time as justification for this pick. Edwards-Helaire ran a 4.6 and I'd've taken him over Taylor in a heartbeat.



They took a Day 3 guy at 41 is what I'm saying. Again, I hope he proves me wrong, but a RB with a fumbling problem and high mileage is like a WR who can't catch or run routes. Why would I care how good the positives are at that point?

Did you go bald and someone gave you a comb for Christmas?

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by smitty46953

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Colts trade: Pick 75, Pick 197.

Lions trade: Pick 85, Pick 149, Pick 182.

Good move.

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

And just like that Ballard gets a 5th back. Maybe this guy knows what’s he’s doing after all.

I don't feel the need to mindlessly applaud every pick. I praised the Pittman pick because I thought it was a good one. I don't like the Taylor pick. GMs do make mistakes, and even the best miss on (typically more than) 50% of their picks. The trade was good as well, but you don't have to be a mindless sheep. Critical thinking is allowed.

[smitty46953]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Good move.



but you don't have to be a mindless sheep. Critical thinking is allowed.

We are waiting Dammy, Taylor is a great pick, as was Nelson last year

[smitty46953]

I hope Cushenberry is there, backup at C maybe Glowinski replacement. Need depth

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by smitty46953

We are waiting Dammy, Taylor is a great pick, as was Nelson last year

Nelson was 2 years ago, and I said at the time the only way he'd be worth the pick was if he was HOF level. Turned out he was.

[Thorgrim]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Good move.



I don't feel the need to mindlessly applaud every pick. I praised the Pittman pick because I thought it was a good one. I don't like the Taylor pick. GMs do make mistakes, and even the best miss on (typically more than) 50% of their picks. The trade was good as well, but you don't have to be a mindless sheep. Critical thinking is allowed.

Agreed.

[Racehorse]

Waiting for the meltdown at 85

[smitty46953]

Julian Blackmon Utah S 6'1" 195

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

I hope he proves me wrong, but he has a serious fumbling problem and a lot of mileage on him already. Also, I find it funny that some here always bring up my "obsession" with 40 times and you're using a 40 time as justification for this pick. Edwards-Helaire ran a 4.6 and I'd've taken him over Taylor in a heartbeat.



They took a Day 3 guy at 41 is what I'm saying. Again, I hope he proves me wrong, but a RB with a fumbling problem and high mileage is like a WR who can't catch or run routes. Why would I care how good the positives are at that point?

I’m just saying this guy fit Ballards profile to a T. In hindsight, it should have been obvious. Mack isn’t getting another contract, Wilkins is a good but limited player, and Hines is a classic 3rd down back. There’s a big need for a player like Taylor.

They obviously feel like they can coach the wrinkles out of him. Let’s hope they’re right.