Mr. Scot

Flashback to the 2017 draft in Philadelphia... My significant other's feelings aside, I dislike the Cowboys as much as anyone. But Rich Eisen spoke the truth. That was great!

Basically an OL version of Gruden's Quarterback Club. This is the second year Schwartz has done this.

That second one scares me...

For the record, King has the Jaguars taking Travon Walker and the Panthers getting Evan Neal. On the quarterback front, he predicts Kenny Pickett dropping to the Steelers at #20, Matt Corral going to the Falcons at #32 (trade) and Malik Willis not going in the first round.

"Oh, boy." - Dr. Samuel Beckett

That comes after recent reports speculating that whoever traded for Mayfield would likely do it on the second or third day of the draft. Oy...

Well timed...

LaCanfora is legendarily hit or miss. He seemed to have pretty good information on Cam Newton and that whole saga when he was here. Also was one of the people who called our interest in Deshaun Watson pretty early. On the flipside, hes been wrong about other things. LaCanfora was one of the people repeatedly saying there were no limits on what Tepper would do to get Watson. Turns out there most definitely were.

From the article... After all of Carolina's many misfires at the QB position, you think this billionaire if gonna listen to scouts or "football people" making a pitch for Malik Willis? I don't. I'm not a fan of Malik willis, nor do I know whether our football people (particularly Matt Rhule) are "making a pitch" for him. With all that said, the idea of David Tepper ignoring advice from football people and making his own decision isn't exactly a positive thought.

Ted Nguyen commented on Tom Pelissero's QB scouting article, stating it sounds like some personnel guys are looking purely at physical traits in quarterbacks. He didn't consider it wise (neither do I). I know some people cite Josh Allen, but Allen is still an outlier. And it's not like just because one guy does something it's now gonna be possible for everyone to do it.

You can read the full breakdown here: Sam Howell Here's what they said in the "Technical" section (touching on his deep passing near the end) Very quick feet to move around the pocket, can slide/climb to avoid rush and reset very quickly. Flashes the ability to manipulate defenders with eyes. Adequate decision-making considering a system that didn't give him many answers. Flashed ability to anticipate with throws early in the year. Quick throwing motion and shows above the line velocity on underneath to intermediate throws, able to squeeze into tight windows between the numbers. Outstanding accuracy underneath to protect WRs and create YAC for players in motion. Gets outside the pocket well and can throw accurately off-platform. … Backpedals in most drops. Rarely made it to a third read, scrambling if initial read was covered. Plays hero ball, especially in clutch situations, leading to poor decisions. Lost trust in receivers throughout the year (reasonably) and stopped anticipating with throws. Limited throwing mechanics, overstriding with overly-wide plant step, pointing plant foot across body, and opening hips early, significantly decreasing torque. Kicks back leg. Uneven shoulders on deep passes. Poor weight transfer. Mechanical issues compound on deep passes, causing limited accuracy.

Here are the summary reports on the top tackles... Evan Neal (#1 overall) Evan Neal projects as starting left tackle in his rookie year with the potential to become a pro bowl caliber player. His unique combination of size, length and athleticism give him the tools to develop into a book-end left tackle in the NFL. His skill set would best work in a zone blocking run scheme which would allow him to use his play strength more effectively. Evan Neal is an outstanding pass blocker who needs to work on his run blocking technique and leverage in order to get to most out of his physical traits. Pro Comparison: Laremy Tunsil Ikem Ekwonu (#5 overall) Ekwonu projects as a starting left tackle at the next level with position flexibility to play guard. He has high end athletic traits that are present in his agile feet and overall mobility. He is a tone setter for an offensive line in the run game with devastating finish on his blocks. His pass blocking ability is corner-stoned by strong hand fighting, mobile feet and sturdy core strength. Overall, Ekwondu is a slightly shorter, highly athletic OT who has the traits to excel in a zone blocking run scheme. Pro Comparison: Rashawn Slater Charles Cross (#9 overall) Cross initially projects as a starting left tackle at the next level in primarily a zone blocking run scheme. His combination of length and athleticism on the edge gives him the tools to develop into a pro bowl caliber player. He will need to develop his anchor/core strength in order to become more stout against stronger defenders. Cross is overall an above the line athlete for the position and shows a lot of promising tools as a prospect. Pro Comparison: Taylor Moton Trevor Penning (#17 overall) Penning projects as a 1st year starter at left tackle in his rookie year. He would excel in an offense that would optimize his agility in a zone blocking scheme and use him on vertical sets on deep pass concepts. Overall, Penning is a taller tackle with nimble feet for his height who needs to work on his knee bend and drive in the run game. Pro Comparison: Nate Solder Also, just for the halibut, here's what they have to say about Linderbaum. Tyler Linderbaum (#16 overall) Linderbaum was a US Army All-American and comes from a strong wrestling background which is very evident on film, the way he constantly replaces hands and fights to win leverage. Named to leadership group as 1 of 7 sophomores in 2020. He Redshirted his Freshman year, initially starting on the defensive side of the ball before converting to offense during that 2018 season and since, the 3-year starter who has started all 36 games, without missing one - an incredible feat for an Interior O-Lineman. Linderbaum is the prototypical zone-blocking Center and offers experience in a pro-style offense which will be attractive to NFL teams. He is a Round 1 pick, and is an immediate starting Center in the NFL with potential to earn honors if he plays up to potential. Pro Comparison: Jason Kelce

Their analysis of him isn't exactly...forgiving. Here's their summary section for Sam Howell. Junior who has started all of his 37 career games, including 12 of 12 in 2021 with a 5-7 record and 20-17 career record. Four-star HS recruit and 2018 NC Gatorade POY who started all of his seven years in HS and college. The first true freshman to start a season-opening game for North Carolina. Named Freshman All-American, All-ACC Third Team, and ACC Rookie of the Year in 2019, All-ACC Second Team in 2020, and All-ACC Honorable Mention in 2021. Graduated in 2.5 years. Under HC Mack Brown (third year) and OC/QBs Coach Phil Longo (third year), player led an RPO-heavy Air Raid offense that was 2021's 19th-best scoring offense and 10th-total offense (including the 7th-most yards per play) despite losing most of prior season's offensive talent in the draft. Low-end starting QB you can win with pending a season of mechanical development and transition to a pro-style system. Highly-competitive, thick QB who has plus scrambling ability and has superb underneath accuracy and velocity. Height is an issue as is repeated contact as a runner. Needs to show the ability to be accurate deep. They list his pro comparison as Tyrod Taylor.

FYI: From their draft prospect list above, The 33rd Team's QB rankings are as follows... #1. Kenny Pickett (#24 overall) #2. Malik Willis (#35 overall) #3. Sam Howell (#45 overall) #4. Desmond Ridder (#61 overall) #5. Dustin Crum (#84 overall) #6. Carson Strong (#90 overall) 7. Matt Corral (#94 overall) 8. D'Eriq King (#159 overall) 9. Jack Coan (#163 overall) 10. Bailey Zappe (#164 overall)

More draft content from The 33rd Team, specifically their draft prospect board... 2022 Draft Prospect Rankings Ranked #1...Evan Neal. Ranked #2...Kyle Hamilton You can click on player names for stats, breakdowns, etc. Good stuff.

At center, I'm still hoping Bozeman works out and decides to stick around beyond this year. Even if he does though, Bradbury could conceivably play left guard (the easiest position on the line, so it's said).

Former NC State IOL likely available next year... Haven't followed him closely myself but I know Bradbury had some fans here the year he was drafted.

A short time back, The 33rd Team posted an article by a former scout naming five teams they felt were poised to trade down. We're not one of them. Five teams poised to trade back in Round 1

Riiiiight. Just like you didn't predict that Marty Hurney would stay on as a puppet GM with David Tepper calling the shots Dude, everybody knows none of the stuff you predict ever comes true. And, quick hint, acting like you didn't say something on a public board where your posts are easily searchable is, shall we say, ineffective

Then the dumb sh-t should have fired Matt Rhule.

I don't want any quarterback in this draft. But I acknowledge it could happen.

You repeatedly predicted that the Texans would force Deshaun Watson to play too.

For the record, Lady Cowboy Fan is part Irish. If we have an argument, I always say I'm arguing with the Irish part of her