Draft position update.

[FatDT]

We're pretty well locked into the third pick at worst aren't we?

[falloutboy14]

The 2nd pick is still possible. But we've got a significant lead in strength of schedule on the Texans and 49ers. I doubt a big swing could happen in 2 weeks. Especially since most of our opponents are common with the other teams.

There is an advantage in staying 3 wins as in later rounds we won't rotate spots though.

[sherck]

Originally Posted by falloutboy14

The 2nd pick is still possible.

Yes. All that has to happen is for the NYG to win one of their last two games and tie us at 3 wins (assuming we can manage to lose to the Texans in week 17).

At that point, their SOS will be stronger than ours and we will get the #2 overall pick.

We would then trade back and forth between the 2nd and 3rd picks of the round with NYG in later rounds but, whatever.

Root for a Manning! Go Eli!

Walk Worthy,

[sherck]

Originally Posted by FatDT

We're pretty well locked into the third pick at worst aren't we?

Our SOS is weaker than any other 4 win team. The below SOS even includes the Baltimore game for us which strengthened our SOS from previous so we are still weaker than any 4 win team.

Even with a win against Houston in week 17, I think it will be difficult to not be considered the weakest of the 4 win teams and still earn the #3 spot.

1 / CLE / 0-14 / 0.515
2 / NYG / 2-12 / 0.527
3 / IND / 3-12 / 0.489
4 / CLE / 4-10 / 0.502 (pick is Houston's)
5 / SF.../ 4-10 / 0.511
6 / CHI / 4-10 / 0.559
7 / TB../ 4-10 / 0.562

Walk Worthy,

[FatDT]

Originally Posted by sherck

Our SOS is weaker than any other 4 win team. The below SOS even includes the Baltimore game for us which strengthened our SOS from previous so we are still weaker than any 4 win team.

Even with a win against Houston in week 17, I think it will be difficult to not be considered the weakest of the 4 win teams and still earn the #3 spot.

1 / CLE / 0-14 / 0.515
2 / NYG / 2-12 / 0.527
3 / IND / 3-12 / 0.489
4 / CLE / 4-10 / 0.502 (pick is Houston's)
5 / SF.../ 4-10 / 0.511
6 / CHI / 4-10 / 0.559
7 / TB../ 4-10 / 0.562

Walk Worthy,

Even if we do beat the Texans their own poor record would just further contribute to our low strength of schedule. Third overall seems guaranteed. It’s not ridiculous to think the Giants could beat AZ or WAS, either.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by sherck

Our SOS is weaker than any other 4 win team. The below SOS even includes the Baltimore game for us which strengthened our SOS from previous so we are still weaker than any 4 win team.

Even with a win against Houston in week 17, I think it will be difficult to not be considered the weakest of the 4 win teams and still earn the #3 spot.

1 / CLE / 0-14 / 0.515
2 / NYG / 2-12 / 0.527
3 / IND / 3-12 / 0.489
4 / CLE / 4-10 / 0.502 (pick is Houston's)
5 / SF.../ 4-10 / 0.511
6 / CHI / 4-10 / 0.559
7 / TB../ 4-10 / 0.562

Walk Worthy,

As Fallout mentions, the biggest issue with beating the Texans is the snaking of picks in even rounds. If Colts win and those teams lose out, Colts would pick 7th in even numbered rounds.

[Spike]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

As Fallout mentions, the biggest issue with beating the Texans is the snaking of picks in even rounds. If Colts win and those teams lose out, Colts would pick 7th in even numbered rounds.

Well the Bears won and the 49ers are trouncing the Jackoffs, Bortles has 3 picks today, lol. Niners 37-19 in the 4th quarter. That has knocked the Bears out of the equation and it appears the 49ers also.

[njcoltfan]

Originally Posted by Spike

Well the Bears won and the 49ers are trouncing the Jackoffs, Bortles has 3 picks today, lol. Niners 37-19 in the 4th quarter. That has knocked the Bears out of the equation and it appears the 49ers also.

The Giants getting shutout by the Cardinals is a joke, at least the Colts tried.

[Spike]

Originally Posted by njcoltfan

The Giants getting shutout by the Cardinals is a joke, at least the Colts tried.

Eli is done, stick a fork in his goofy ass.

[VeveJones007]

Well that sucks. Instead of holding an auction for the 2nd pick, the Colts will pick 3rd and as low as 5th in evenly numbered rounds.