2017 Draft Thread

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by Wyatt

Mel Kipers take on us

All I see is a small green box

[FatDT]

Originally Posted by Coltsalr

I wish I trusted our coaching staff enough to grab a guy like Takk McKinley and develop him.

I most certainly do not.

Give me the guy that's more NFL-ready, that's more plug-and-play, particularly at pass rush.

Strongly agree. I'll take developed players that are a little shorter/lighter/slower but have produced in college, try hard, and have NFL bodies. That's why Derek Barnett, Soloman Thomas, Demarcus Lawrence, maybe Taco Charleton, and maybe Charles Harris are my favorite realistic OLB prospects for the Colts.

[Wyatt]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

All I see is a small green box

he has us taking:
Rd1 - Fournette - RB - LSU
Rd2 - Malik McDowell - DT - Michigan State
Rd3 - Jermaine Eluemunor - TE - Texas A&M

[Coltsalr]

Originally Posted by FatDT

Strongly agree. I'll take developed players that are a little shorter/lighter/slower but have produced in college, try hard, and have NFL bodies. That's why Derek Barnett, Soloman Thomas, Demarcus Lawrence, maybe Taco Charleton, and maybe Charles Harris are my favorite realistic OLB prospects for the Colts.

Tim Williams is a bit of a grey area on this one. On the one hand, I'm not overwhelmed with confidence in our coaching staff keeping him on the straight and narrow. I think it's been proven with guys whether it be Landry, DQ Jackson, Art Jones, etc getting busted for PED's that there's not some sense of accountability in that locker room.

On the other hand, he does strike me as somebody that has the size and speed and playing style of somebody that would be a plug-and-play in the NFL. Now, granted he has to get on the field, and it's entirely possible he's the next Randy Gregory that, who knows if he's any good, as he's never on the field.

Like I said, I'm split on him, but I think would take my chances on a guy like him, rather than a guy like Takk McKinley, who our coaching staff would have to develop from a talent perspective.

[Wyatt]

I'm all for not drafting RB in the 1st unless Fournett falls to us somehow, but what do you guys think of James Conner of Pitt.

He wrote this to the NFL GM's and I found it an interesting read.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Coltsalr

I wish I trusted our coaching staff enough to grab a guy like Takk McKinley and develop him.

I most certainly do not.

Give me the guy that's more NFL-ready, that's more plug-and-play, particularly at pass rush.

Well development seems to be more and more happening in the off season. Training camp seems to be about installing the scheme, and during the week it is all about the upcoming opponent and what they will do. You have to look at does he have the athletiscm to play the spot, can he bend and get around that edge, and can he learn and is coachsble. Experts will be working with him during the offseason. He has gotten better each year. I think it may take a few years, but if patient he should develop barring injury.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Wyatt

he has us taking:
Rd1 - Fournette - RB - LSU
Rd2 - Malik McDowell - DT - Michigan State
Rd3 - Jermaine Eluemunor - TE - Texas A&M

God I hope not.

I guess I shouldn't say that. This is a very boom or bust draft. And it will likely come down to McDowell, if he hits his ceiling you have one of the best DE's in the game. Just say no on the guard. Need a LB or CB there.

[natagu23]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

Barnett is a 2nd round talent. But will likely go in the first. Takk and Harris are worth the pick. Takk will need some coaching and skill development but he has the athletsism to be drafted there. I hope they stay away from Barnett.

Takk will need some coaching??

lol

[VeveJones007]

Ugh, Foster got hit with a diluted urine sample at the combine, so he's now in the system. Given his other character question marks and Ballard's comments on Wednesday, you have to think he'll be off their board at 15. I hope not, but I'm taking Ballard at his word that character is an important factor for him.

[Wyatt]

@pfrumors 5m5 minutes ago
Alabama LB Reuben Foster Fails Drug Test https://www.profootballrumors.com/20...ails-drug-test …

As Veve mentioned.....

Well fuck!