DraftBoy
04-25-2012, 06:05 PM
First off take this for what it's worth any info below is based on reports from people I trust, people I've spoken to on the phone, or things I've deducted and confirmed myself. If you don't believe me that's fine, I completely understand. But here are a few tidbits that Im hearing and believe;
-The Fletcher Cox buzz is absolutely legit, Top 10 talent on a number of teams boards. The hot rumor is St. Louis (also where I mocked him) but some people are saying a trade up could happen with a team like Philly would would need to jump into the Top 5.
-Mark Barron's hype is so out of control right now he's actually getting backlash from media types for it. There are reports of multiple teams ranking him in the Top 10.
-Now while many people have suggested the Bills interest may be a smoke screen nothing I've been told indicates that. We know Dallas likes him a lot at 14 but the Bills seem rather adamant about their interest and may not be doing that just to foster a trade down.
-Speaking of Buffalo this is growing concern from the organization about the defensive tackle position and specifically keeping Kyle Williams healthy and making sure Dareus gets plenty of rotations out so he doesn't wear down. There is thought that they could possibly kick KW outside on running downs and draft another DT early on. In fact I have been told by two people that the name Michael Brockers ranks highly on the Bills board. Now that all being said I don't think we are going with Brockers (unless he falls to Rd 2) and I dont think we are going DT at 10. However we may end up going DT early on (Day 2 maybe?) because of the concern about our lack of depth and keeping our most valuable players healthy.
-While everybody (myself included) is mocking Tannehill to Miami, don't be surprised if it doesn't happen. Jeff Ireland already blew off his HC once in regards to Matt Flynn, and should have zero issue ignoring his OC even if he wants Tannehill. Ross has made it clear Ireland is still running the draft. If it doesn't look for them to add a WR or CB at 8.
-Quinton Coples is out of the Top 10 for many teams and may drop out of the Top 20. His admittance to his loss of focus his senior years has made many teams question whether or not he can ever regain it.
-Janoris Jenkins is not a 1st Round pick, and could fall into the 3rd or 4th Round. Personally I find this buzz to be ridiculous but teams were not satisfied that he was completely honest in regards to drug use and were surprised to hear about him having four children by three different women.
-Nick Perry is a name to know, many see him as the best pure 43 DE in this draft.
-While Janoris Jenkins is unquestionably the top Small School player in terms of talent, the first one to get drafted may be Division II's Amini Silatolu. Interior OG who is as nasty as they come. Could go as high as 24 to Pittsburgh.
-Baylor WR Kendall Wright may fall out of Round 1. His times speed was not good and many teams have him ranked lower than many analysts traditionally thought.
-WR Alshon Jeffrey could be a hot trade up target at the end of Round 1, beginning of Round 2.
-Coby Fleener is getting a lot of 1st Round love, specifically with Houston.
-Melvin Ingram's stock is coming back down to earth some because nobody can seem to agree where he can play. Some teams have him out of Round 1, while others like him mid-round and yet others as top 10-15 prospect.
-The Ravens and at least two others teams have already made calls to a number of their top targeted UDFA's saying that they like them and want first shot at them should they go undrafted. They are trying to gain a competitive edge in the market, especially with the camp roster increase.
-Boise State RB Doug Martin could sneak into the end of Round 1, a couple of teams in the high 20's like him.
-Both Mike Adams and Jonathan Martin may find themselves sitting outside of Round 1 tonight which is a bit of shock given both were considered 1st Round locks not more than 6 weeks ago.
-Zach Brown reportedly is having stock issues and some consider him to no longer be a first round pick. Many people are starting to question his toughness on film.
That's all I got for now. If I get anything else Ill try and post it.
-The Fletcher Cox buzz is absolutely legit, Top 10 talent on a number of teams boards. The hot rumor is St. Louis (also where I mocked him) but some people are saying a trade up could happen with a team like Philly would would need to jump into the Top 5.
-Mark Barron's hype is so out of control right now he's actually getting backlash from media types for it. There are reports of multiple teams ranking him in the Top 10.
-Now while many people have suggested the Bills interest may be a smoke screen nothing I've been told indicates that. We know Dallas likes him a lot at 14 but the Bills seem rather adamant about their interest and may not be doing that just to foster a trade down.
-Speaking of Buffalo this is growing concern from the organization about the defensive tackle position and specifically keeping Kyle Williams healthy and making sure Dareus gets plenty of rotations out so he doesn't wear down. There is thought that they could possibly kick KW outside on running downs and draft another DT early on. In fact I have been told by two people that the name Michael Brockers ranks highly on the Bills board. Now that all being said I don't think we are going with Brockers (unless he falls to Rd 2) and I dont think we are going DT at 10. However we may end up going DT early on (Day 2 maybe?) because of the concern about our lack of depth and keeping our most valuable players healthy.
-While everybody (myself included) is mocking Tannehill to Miami, don't be surprised if it doesn't happen. Jeff Ireland already blew off his HC once in regards to Matt Flynn, and should have zero issue ignoring his OC even if he wants Tannehill. Ross has made it clear Ireland is still running the draft. If it doesn't look for them to add a WR or CB at 8.
-Quinton Coples is out of the Top 10 for many teams and may drop out of the Top 20. His admittance to his loss of focus his senior years has made many teams question whether or not he can ever regain it.
-Janoris Jenkins is not a 1st Round pick, and could fall into the 3rd or 4th Round. Personally I find this buzz to be ridiculous but teams were not satisfied that he was completely honest in regards to drug use and were surprised to hear about him having four children by three different women.
-Nick Perry is a name to know, many see him as the best pure 43 DE in this draft.
-While Janoris Jenkins is unquestionably the top Small School player in terms of talent, the first one to get drafted may be Division II's Amini Silatolu. Interior OG who is as nasty as they come. Could go as high as 24 to Pittsburgh.
-Baylor WR Kendall Wright may fall out of Round 1. His times speed was not good and many teams have him ranked lower than many analysts traditionally thought.
-WR Alshon Jeffrey could be a hot trade up target at the end of Round 1, beginning of Round 2.
-Coby Fleener is getting a lot of 1st Round love, specifically with Houston.
-Melvin Ingram's stock is coming back down to earth some because nobody can seem to agree where he can play. Some teams have him out of Round 1, while others like him mid-round and yet others as top 10-15 prospect.
-The Ravens and at least two others teams have already made calls to a number of their top targeted UDFA's saying that they like them and want first shot at them should they go undrafted. They are trying to gain a competitive edge in the market, especially with the camp roster increase.
-Boise State RB Doug Martin could sneak into the end of Round 1, a couple of teams in the high 20's like him.
-Both Mike Adams and Jonathan Martin may find themselves sitting outside of Round 1 tonight which is a bit of shock given both were considered 1st Round locks not more than 6 weeks ago.
-Zach Brown reportedly is having stock issues and some consider him to no longer be a first round pick. Many people are starting to question his toughness on film.
That's all I got for now. If I get anything else Ill try and post it.