It's funny how many folks thought it was going to be trades galore, and yet it's just going to be chalk. Though I could see someone moving up with ATL.
That’s because the mock drafts wanted the “breaking” blockbuster trade draft headlines. When trades in drafts during most seasons are fairly rare. Last season was weird
His successor who will be 26 when he takes over! JJ is at least 20 and made way more sense with that pick. I feel bad for those fan bases, these are some desperate dumb picks.
On the plus side, 6 QB's in the first works out better for the Lions. Means players will be falling.
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6 quarterbacks in the first 12 picks? I think this might be the weirdest draft I have ever seen.
Everyone needed help at QB
All jokes about Cousins aside, did Atlanta?
Only 1 of the QBs drafted is really “pro ready” but 4 of them are definitely starting on a NFL team, and 2 of them are going to Bryce Young their 1st season. Atlanta is doing it correctly. Give the kid some time to learn and work the system until Cousins goes from savvy vet to just old.
6 quarterbacks in the first 12 picks? I think this might be the weirdest draft I have ever seen.
Everyone needed help at QB
All jokes about Cousins aside, did Atlanta?
Only 1 of the QBs drafted is really “pro ready” but 4 of them are definitely starting on a NFL team, and 2 of them are going to Bryce Young their 1st season. Atlanta is doing it correctly. Give the kid some time to learn and work the system until Cousins goes from savvy vet to just old.
6 quarterbacks in the first 12 picks? I think this might be the weirdest draft I have ever seen.
Everyone needed help at QB
All jokes about Cousins aside, did Atlanta?
Only 1 of the QBs drafted is really “pro ready” but 4 of them are definitely starting on a NFL team, and 2 of them are going to Bryce Young their 1st season. Atlanta is doing it correctly. Give the kid some time to learn and work the system until Cousins goes from savvy vet to just old.
$90 million over the first 2 years and it's almost all signing bonus. They'd have to Russel Wilson him to get out after 1 year
Edit: Atlanta that is
Most of these picks are busts. Caleb Williams is the only “guarantee” in the mix. And statistically 3 of the 6 are going to be disappointments. And only 1 or 2 are going to be “franchise Quarterbacks” so if Caleb Williams is one, then maybe 1 of the others rises to that level, and Atlanta Denver Minnesota NE and Washington all hope they are the one but likely 3 of them get a Bryce Young.
$90 million over the first 2 years and it's almost all signing bonus. They'd have to Russel Wilson him to get out after 1 year
Edit: Atlanta that is
Most of these picks are busts. Caleb Williams is the only “guarantee” in the mix. And statistically 3 of the 6 are going to be disappointments. And only 1 or 2 are going to be “franchise Quarterbacks” so if Caleb Williams is one, then maybe 1 of the others rises to that level, and Atlanta Denver Minnesota NE and Washington all hope they are the one but likely 3 of them get a Bryce Young.
Williams is in no way a guarantee.
Self-righteousness is incompatible with coalition building.
Most QBs are busts because we let shitty teams pick them. We take a good player who plays an extremely valuable but extremely interdependent position, remove all the context of what made them good, and drop them into what is definitionally a bad situation
$90 million over the first 2 years and it's almost all signing bonus. They'd have to Russel Wilson him to get out after 1 year
Edit: Atlanta that is
Most of these picks are busts. Caleb Williams is the only “guarantee” in the mix. And statistically 3 of the 6 are going to be disappointments. And only 1 or 2 are going to be “franchise Quarterbacks” so if Caleb Williams is one, then maybe 1 of the others rises to that level, and Atlanta Denver Minnesota NE and Washington all hope they are the one but likely 3 of them get a Bryce Young.
Williams is in no way a guarantee.
One of these eggheads says Williams grades out near Luck and Lawrence. That’s not bad company to be in. He’s also going to have one of the better receiver groups top to bottom.
On the other hand, he’s a USC QB and he’s in Chicago. And freak injuries are a thing.
So yeah, I’m hopeful, but I’m not betting the farm on him succeeding.
$90 million over the first 2 years and it's almost all signing bonus. They'd have to Russel Wilson him to get out after 1 year
Edit: Atlanta that is
Most of these picks are busts. Caleb Williams is the only “guarantee” in the mix. And statistically 3 of the 6 are going to be disappointments. And only 1 or 2 are going to be “franchise Quarterbacks” so if Caleb Williams is one, then maybe 1 of the others rises to that level, and Atlanta Denver Minnesota NE and Washington all hope they are the one but likely 3 of them get a Bryce Young.
Williams is in no way a guarantee.
One of these eggheads says Williams grades out near Luck and Lawrence. That’s not bad company to be in. He’s also going to have one of the better receiver groups top to bottom.
On the other hand, he’s a USC QB and he’s in Chicago. And freak injuries are a thing.
So yeah, I’m hopeful, but I’m not betting the farm on him succeeding.
The better defenses he played handled him. And not even great defenses, just the better ones. He has some genuinely insane throws on his highlight reel but he holds the ball forever and doesn't see things nearly as well as he should.
Self-righteousness is incompatible with coalition building.
Denver at least makes sense, even if history tells you it's a terrible idea and the chance of it working is extremely slim. The funny part is they are in a good position to do a slow rebuild since Payton's contract is so long and they can use the Wilson trade/contract as an excuse. This was the year to take a top O-lineman or trade back for more picks. Then just play all your young guys and see what you have. Instead, they draft a Brock Purdy at best with one of the worst overall teams in the league around him.
I have no idea what Atlanta is doing. The best argument is that they don't know how Cousin's will look post injury and they want a high floor backup? But then the backup you pick is highly injury prone? They could have gone JJ given he's 20 and it would make way more sense to do a Green Bay situation. This feels like a team that got caught up in the draft hype like some do. "Oh Penix is likely going to Denver or LV? I guess we need to get a 3rd round talent with pick #8, instead of just talking ourselves into another QB next year or the following year".
The NFC North is going to be insane. GB is all young and almost got to the conference championship. Hell their biggest weakness was their DC, who they finally replaced. The Bears and Vikings could be the best landing spots for a rookie QB since Mahomes. The Bears defense was really good last year, should be similar this year, and they have 3 really good offensive weapons now. If they draft O-line here and hit on someone, they could have a break out season. And the Vikings likewise have a trio of great offensive weapons, a good O-line and a good young offensive coach.
I'm really afraid that last year was the Lions only chance at a Super bowl trip. I love them adding Arnold, but he needs to hit, we need to stay healthy, and have a bit of luck to have a shot this year.
The Vikings are going to Viking, and by that I mean show spurts of greatness then fall completely flat because they have no depth as soon as a key player gets injured. Their 2025 draft is going to be really rough.
As a Chicago homer though, I am beyond ecstatic at our rebuild so far. We have to have a top 4-5 receving corps right now, after Cincy/Miami/Philly, right? DJ, Allen, Rome, Kmet, Swift; Williams has been setup for success. Only pieces I think we absolutely need most right now is help at Guard and Edge.
Yeah the NFC North has a ton of upside now, hopefully things pan out for <your favorite team>, but history shows not all of them will get to see that upside turn into actual good seasons.
Someday soon I’ll need to pick a team to root for or else I’m just going to fade away as a football fan.
Denver at least makes sense, even if history tells you it's a terrible idea and the chance of it working is extremely slim. The funny part is they are in a good position to do a slow rebuild since Payton's contract is so long and they can use the Wilson trade/contract as an excuse. This was the year to take a top O-lineman or trade back for more picks. Then just play all your young guys and see what you have. Instead, they draft a Brock Purdy at best with one of the worst overall teams in the league around him.
I have no idea what Atlanta is doing. The best argument is that they don't know how Cousin's will look post injury and they want a high floor backup? But then the backup you pick is highly injury prone? They could have gone JJ given he's 20 and it would make way more sense to do a Green Bay situation. This feels like a team that got caught up in the draft hype like some do. "Oh Penix is likely going to Denver or LV? I guess we need to get a 3rd round talent with pick #8, instead of just talking ourselves into another QB next year or the following year".
Atlanta’s reason is “we’re not gonna be drafting this high again for a while because we’re too good”
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All jokes about Cousins aside, did Atlanta?
On the plus side, 6 QB's in the first works out better for the Lions. Means players will be falling.
Penix is not the right pick to sit for 2 years.
He’s not a kid!
Lions really need one of those CBs, Bears and Vikings just might be good in the air.
The Falcons are basically wasting most of MPJs rookie deal.
Unless they already have second thoughts on Cousins or his long-term health.
Edit: Atlanta that is
Bo Nix started like 117 games in college, too
Williams is in no way a guarantee.
I'll give you negative eight guesses on who the owner of this quote is.
One of these eggheads says Williams grades out near Luck and Lawrence. That’s not bad company to be in. He’s also going to have one of the better receiver groups top to bottom.
On the other hand, he’s a USC QB and he’s in Chicago. And freak injuries are a thing.
So yeah, I’m hopeful, but I’m not betting the farm on him succeeding.
The better defenses he played handled him. And not even great defenses, just the better ones. He has some genuinely insane throws on his highlight reel but he holds the ball forever and doesn't see things nearly as well as he should.
EDIT: Then you give up a WR that you desperately need to move up from the 6th to the 5th. I guess they didn't like Legette.
The Bills had a better round 1 than the Falcons.
I have no idea what Atlanta is doing. The best argument is that they don't know how Cousin's will look post injury and they want a high floor backup? But then the backup you pick is highly injury prone? They could have gone JJ given he's 20 and it would make way more sense to do a Green Bay situation. This feels like a team that got caught up in the draft hype like some do. "Oh Penix is likely going to Denver or LV? I guess we need to get a 3rd round talent with pick #8, instead of just talking ourselves into another QB next year or the following year".
It’s probably the strongest across all 4 teams that I can remember in my lifetime.
Because there's 2 rookie QBs?
Absolutely not.
And I'm sending someone to check on you for even suggesting it
I'm really afraid that last year was the Lions only chance at a Super bowl trip. I love them adding Arnold, but he needs to hit, we need to stay healthy, and have a bit of luck to have a shot this year.
As a Chicago homer though, I am beyond ecstatic at our rebuild so far. We have to have a top 4-5 receving corps right now, after Cincy/Miami/Philly, right? DJ, Allen, Rome, Kmet, Swift; Williams has been setup for success. Only pieces I think we absolutely need most right now is help at Guard and Edge.
Someday soon I’ll need to pick a team to root for or else I’m just going to fade away as a football fan.
Also:
I think that depends on which advertisements you have been watching
Atlanta’s reason is “we’re not gonna be drafting this high again for a while because we’re too good”
Again, it’s a good reason if it wasn’t delusional
Sometimes, “best available player” is not the right choice for a team.