DaveThePanther2008

The Lions would be fools to drop all the way to 28. They have a top 10 pick and there are several teams that have better draft position (WFT, NE, Denver) that would trade up for a QB and Detroit would still get a Quality player. I know each team has different values on players but Fitterer said they had 16 players with first round grades. That means, based offer our assessment, They are trading down in the first round for a second round grade. Smoke Screen by New Orleans trying to get us to bite and lose draft capital by moving up one spot.

The point he made that got my attention was that they have, in the past, signed as many as 20 UDFAs. Obviously the more the merrier.

What is your bet they don't select a QB? Maybe they have had second thoughts on these QBs and take Pitts or Sewell.

So in the next 72 hours we will know who our draft picks are. I am very excited about this draft, regardless of who we eventually pick up. I trust in Fitterer and Rhule will repeat a good haul like we did in 2020. Fitterer and the Seahawks like to bring in a lot of UDFAs. I think this would really make training camp really competitive. I'm curious if they will offer whatever the maximum signing bonus they can give these UDFAs? Will we sign local players unlike Hurney missing out on several local team players? Probably the biggest was James Hurst who played Tackle for Baltimore? I know we won't know who will be available until after the draft. Just curious on what your thought are on how Fitterer will be different than Hurney.

I understand the grab for Bridgewater. He did well in N.O. and had some association with Brady. It made sense. The contract was Hurney at his best. I would have never offered him that much but Hurney is going to be Hurney. Thankfully we didn't trade for Watson and give up all that draft capital. You say Tepper hasn't handled it well. Considering the circumstances I think we have done well. Imagine if we hadn't have traded for Darnold. We wouldn't have been able to trade Bridgewater and the possibility of teams moving up ahead of us to get all the QBs is very possible. Than you are banking on a 2nd round QB that may or may not be better than Grier. I think on Saturday evening we will have a better idea of how Fitterer and our team will look in 2021.

Denver seems to be OK with the move. I didn't seem too much excitement but they believe he will be good for Lock. https://forums.denverbroncos.com/forum/broncos-football/broncos-football-aa/8357858-broncos-trade-a-6th-for-bridgewater/page2

This changes my opinion of drafting Fields or Lance. When we had Teddy I felt that he would be a viable backup for Darnold. If we move down I believe we will address the QB spot with or 2nd or 3rd pick.

Wow!!! This makes me think that Denver could not find a trade partner to move up. So we are back to 3 6th round picks.

That wasn't ribbing it was meant to say they don't like the post. I see no sarcasm in their response. Only two of them even replied. But that's the funniest thing I have heard all month. We have about a million duplicate threads on Fields, Darnold, Pitts, Slater and Sewell. Just to get started. The guy is a rookie and had an opinion. Like they always say if you don't want to discuss something previously post. DON'T CLICK

While I agree that Pitts won't be there at 8. IF he was there it would be hard to pass on because as the OP stated he would be a matchup nightmare. What really bothers me about this post is that 6 of you poo'd the post. It was a valid opinion and whether you like it or not it doesn't warrant a poo. Grow-up and respect others opinions.

I'm not buying it. If Tepper wanted to make sure he got his QB he would have traded up to the 3rd pick (outbid SF) and ensured he got the best of the three remaining. Tepper hasn't been outspoken about what he wants and I can't see how Breer got the inside scoop. Click Bait if you ask me.

It's not so much the pick but the analysis after the pick. Usually they gush over every pick but when it comes to our pick they go to commercial. Next thing you'll see DENVER PICK IS IN and than they start gushing over Denver's pick. Happens every year.

Agreed. If they want a QB we better get at minimum #15 and Next's years 1st.

I believe in Fitterer's initial presser he said we would focus on fixing the offense. I predict 5 of 7 are offensive.

You never know how that chip on a shoulder will affect a player. In Steve Smith case that chip put him in the Hall of Fame. (I'm betting first ballot) What a great article. I don't know how many times I have watch that video but still get excited watching it. Probably the greatest moment in Carolina Panther history.

Don't want to put a percentage on it because too many teams may move up to get him. I've seen where Cincinnati has a good LT that they drafted in 2019. According to the article he wasn't the problem on their O-line. In fact he was the best player on their O-line. I think they choose between Pitts or Chase. Then he has to get past Miami and Detroit but the possibility is there. I haven't been on the Dolphins or Lions board so I am not sure what their priority is. If he makes it or dilemma is trade down or take Sewell.

Watch the Jets screw up the whole thing by taking Fields. SF gets Wilson and they'll dominate the NFC West and probably the entire NFC with that defense. Jones or Lance falls to 8 and we trade down.

Belichek is notorious for winning on all trades. If we somehow get #15 next years first and a 2021 3rd I think that would be a win for us. I say NE because Fitterer has already said that they have 16 players with 1st round grades, dropping below 15 gives us a possibility of drafting a 2nd round grade in the first. Not Ideal.

BTW if we trade down I believe it will be with NE. They'll take Lance and have him learn behind Cam. Cam can help him learn the RPO. They'll use Cam's talent to try and get Lance similar. The one thing about NE is Belichek is a shrewd negotiator and squeezing their 1st next year will be difficult.

Here's how I see this draft going. I'm no expert but I will give a small reason on the non obvious choices. 1. Lawrence 2. Wilson 3. Jones (Maybe Lance as he plays behind Jimmy G for a season) 4. Pitts (Between him and Chase) Pitts may be moved or used as a WR more than a TE but IMO he's a generational talent. 5. Chase (I say Chase because I recently read where the current LT was drafted in 2019 and he wasn't the problem for their line. The article I read said he was the best one they had on the team. Plus Burrow would have a familiar face to throw to. 6. Miami trades out with Denver and they Choose Fields 7. Detroit I think this is where the first Defensive player comes off the board Surtain or Parsons. I've seen some mocks that have them taking Parsons 8. Carolina Sewell. He has been compared to some of the best LTs to play the game. We'll receive plenty of offers to move down but to add a player that can help with Darnold's comeback. I don't see how we pass. If we do trade down I would hope it includes a first next year and we end up with Darrisaw.

What else do we get in return. It's simple to suggest a trade but these rarely say what the trading team receives besides the first round pick.

What else do we get in return. It's simple to suggest a trade but these rarely say what the trading team receives besides the first round pick.

Classic.... He is absolutely right. Kiper barely gets the first pick right.

Getting Hayward and Ball back will give this team some depth and with the way they move the ball around they could be dangerous. They way they run is so much fun to watch. Puts the defense on their heels and gives us a lot of open shots. I work in Kuwait and was able to watch this game live. (Normally if the Hornets are on it is usually the next day on tape delay. So this was exciting for me to watch them live.

Assuming we don't move down. I think 5 of the 7 picks will be offense. Mostly O-Line