PFF tags the 16 Worst picks in 2016 Draft

[PntherPryd]

Not a huge fan of PFF but their homework is undeniable if their conclusions are not.  

I found this list very interesting, not only for the 2 falcons, 2 seahawks and a buc kicker, but for the other "names" on the list which were mocked to go to us.  Here is the list below, click the link for their reasons.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/05/02/draft-the-16-worst-picks-of-the-2016-nfl-draft/

Now that the dust has settled following the 2016 NFL draft, it’s time to look back at which picks stood out — for the wrong reasons. A number of elements can lead to a selection being deemed the “worst” — the value of the player at the time of the selection, how he fits with his team’s scheme, and whether he fills a need. Here are the 16 worst from this past weekend:

1. Roberto Aguayo, K, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2. Christian Hackenberg, QB, New York Jets

3. Germain Ifedi, OT, Seattle Seahawks

4. Willie Beavers, OT, Minnesota Vikings

5. Keanu Neal, S, Atlanta Falcons

6. Artie Burns, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers

7. Deion Jones, LB, Atlanta Falcons

8. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans

9. Jihad Ward, DE, Oakland Raiders

10. Sean Davis, DB, Pittsburgh Steelers

11. Taylor Decker, OT, Detroit Lions

12. T.J. Green, DB, Indianapolis Colts

13. Nick Vannett, TE, Seattle Seahawks

14. Will Fuller, WR, Houston Texans

15. Eli Apple, CB, New York Giants

16. Darron Lee, LB, New York Jets

 

[caatfan]

I think it's interesting (and encouraging) that we're not on the list with any of our picks. I see 4 teams are on the list twice. Ouch. 

[Fox007]

D. Henry is on that list and a certain someone was certain we would have taken him....so can't discount that either.

[Camp Fodder]

Wow I clicked here expecting Worley to be on here

[top dawg]

Our draft was solid. You really can't argue with Butler as a project,  and Bradberry's SPARQ score as well as his general measurables are great for his position. Not only Bradberry's,  but Worley's and Sanchez's skills and style of play fit our zone coverage scheme perfectly. Moreover,  Sandland may turn out to be the best value of all long term. If nothing else,  I will call it right now, Sandland will be the best 7th round pick out of that draft. 

So,  no,  it's not surprising that we don't have a pick up there. We got some relatively productive players with good ball skills and measurables.  Plus,  they fit what we do,  and largely fill needs. 

[Man Strength]

PFF grades based on production, Seattle drafts based on traits.  so makes sense they dont match up.  both models can work, and some mixture of the two is best

[Nick_81]

11 minutes ago, Man Strength said:

PFF grades based on production, Seattle drafts based on traits.  so makes sense they dont match up.  both models can work, and some mixture of the two is best

We also draft based on traits.  Makes sense that we're both consistently in the mix.

[Snake]

51 minutes ago, Promethean Forerunner said:

Neal was pretty high on those SPARQ rankings and will likely be used as a LB. If we can claim victory with the same rankings then so can The Falcons.

I really don't think the Falcons draft was as bad as some people want it to be. No and TB were really bad though. 

[XClown1986]

I actually like Nick Vannett. Thought Seattle made a good selection there.

[Bartin]

1 hour ago, XClown1986 said:

I actually like Nick Vannett. Thought Seattle made a good selection there.

Yeah that one seems a little out of place. I mean he was the 94th pick. Bit of a reach to slam a pick that late. Very little college production but I think that was more of an issue with the offense he played in rather than the player. Ifedi was definitely bad, but Vannett was a solid pick at the spot they took him.

[Razeyfingers]

2 hours ago, Promethean Forerunner said:

Neal was pretty high on those SPARQ rankings and will likely be used as a LB. If we can claim victory with the same rankings then so can The Falcons.

Except that he plays safety, which you can find in any round. You dont find DT's in any round.

 

edit: and it's completely besides the point that they expect to line him up at LB since the same still holds true as well

[Bartin]

2 hours ago, Promethean Forerunner said:

Neal was pretty high on those SPARQ rankings and will likely be used as a LB. If we can claim victory with the same rankings then so can The Falcons.

Issue there is if he is going to be used as a WLB then what do they do with their 2nd round pick Deion Jones who is a 220 lbs WLB. They draft 2 players in the first 2 rounds to play the exact same position? I'd play Neal at LB but based on the Jones pick, it appears they will be playing him at SS. I guess they could go with Jones at MLB and Neal at WLB, but teams would run at them all day with LBs that small. Play one of them at SLB and he plays 30% of the snaps.

[Nate Dogg]

I will not be surprised when Bradberry or Worley has the best season of all the rookie corners.

[ctrcat]

Seattle got cute and thought they'd trade back AND get the DT they wanted.  Wrong.  Suckers.