2014 Draft strongest ever?

[theSHOW]

Strength of this years draft
Most of you probably saw this, but one exec stated that last years #1 draft pick Eric Fisher might not be a top 15 pick in this years draft because it is so strong.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2...UJO/story.html

I agree with this. There is some seruous talent on the offensive side of the ball. Major talent at WR and OL. I think the DL position may be underrated in this draft. I think it is weak at the 3 tech though. I think this is why we may have a problem getting a difference maker at 16. Donald would fit the defense perfectly but I don't see him getting past the Bears. Jernigan has a high bust potential IMO. I also think the safety position is weak. If Donald is gone I would not mind Martin

 

[perrykemp]

Best since I've started watching the if 1989:

Troy Aikman
Barry Sanders
Derek Thomas
Deion Sanders

4 Hall-of-Famers in the 1st 5 picks.

On the other hand, highest rated player in the that draft, Tony Mandrich, may have the biggest bust in NFL history.

 

[jobberone]

We need defense more so than offense so of course this draft is very good esp as the OP said at OL and WR. Not too shabby at QB either. There's some good first round picks on defense though.

 

[Nirvana]

Link does not work.

I think the top 15 picks are strong, and that at certain positions like WR you might find a starting caliber guy even on day 3. But I also see no ball-hawk free safety, no shut-down elite corner, and once you get past Clowney, none of the DL are anything to warrant such a strong sentiment compared to other years. None of the top LBs are a good fit for our scheme other than Mosley.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Maybe some of the better defensive players will fall. I still think we should go BPA with all ties going to the defense.

 

[joseephuss]

Class of 1983 had 7 HoFers
Class of 1964 had 10 HoFers

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

The top 16-20 picks are key word potentially as good as any top 10-14 in the last 2o years..or so.

 

[theSHOW]

Link does not work.

I think the top 15 picks are strong, and that at certain positions like WR you might find a starting caliber guy even on day 3. But I also see no ball-hawk free safety, no shut-down elite corner, and once you get past Clowney, none of the DL are anything to warrant such a strong sentiment compared to other years. None of the top LBs are a good fit for our scheme other than Mosley.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/03/02/nfl-draft-loaded/vYpUSXxvJerUSibe3GAUJO/story.html

 

[DFWJC]

Lots of good observations.
Ask again in 5 or more years how good this class is.
Until then it always is and always will be total speculation.

 

[theSHOW]

Class of 1983 had 7 HoFers
Class of 1964 had 10 HoFers

I'm sure I got a little carried away by "best ever" lol

And I am not against a trade down as long as we get the better end of the deal. If an elite prospect falls to us I hope we take that player regardless of position.
I was thinking about Martin fro Notre Dame. I also think Kareem Martin could be a real good pick in the 3rd. He looks like the part, but I do wonder about his motor. There are not a ton of good 4-3 Ends in this draft which means he probably ends up going in the 2nd His energy seems fine but I wonder think he could use a little more strength. Rod could fix any flaw he has in his technique ...... possibly in training camp before the season started

 

[ConstantReboot]

Strength of this years draft
Most of you probably saw this, but one exec stated that last years #1 draft pick Eric Fisher might not be a top 15 pick in this years draft because it is so strong.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2...UJO/story.html

I agree with this. There is some seruous talent on the offensive side of the ball. Major talent at WR and OL. I think the DL position may be underrated in this draft. I think it is weak at the 3 tech though. I think this is why we may have a problem getting a difference maker at 16. Donald would fit the defense perfectly but I don't see him getting past the Bears. Jernigan has a high bust potential IMO. I also think the safety position is weak. If Donald is gone I would not mind Martin

If Donald isn't I would take a DE rather than Martin. WE need passrushers badly. I don't know whats the obsession with Martin really. There are just as good olinemen that can pass protect in the later rounds. If Donald is gone I would take my chances on Jerigan and I don't understand the high bust potential. If his gone I'd take Hagemann or Pruitt left defensive end and go Dline in the 2nd round.

 

[Hoofbite]

We need defense more so than offense so of course this draft is very good esp as the OP said at OL and WR. Not too shabby at QB either. There's some good first round picks on defense though.

May be beneficial though as it could push defensive players down.

An inordinate amount of top offensive guys relative to another year will leave players on the board that some teams wouldn't have had a shot at in that other year.

Could also shift it to defense I guess as teams rely on the offensive depth to last longer based on numbers.

If a normal draft holds 100% of the talent you would expect, simple 50/50 serve as a baseline breakdown between offense/defense.

I think a 60/40 draft is where you get the teams snatching up players from the weaker side of the ball early because you likely can't get a player with a corresponding grade in the third or fourth. You may be taking a 4th round grade in the 3rd.

From what you're saying this could be a 60/50 draft where taking the player on the "weaker" side of the ball isn't necessary based on limited availability.

Without a shortage on either side and a surplus on one side, I think there's enough teams with multiple needs that it will push a defender or two down relative to the same draft minus the offensive surplus. You can still draft a player in the later rounds with a matching grade on defense.

See how it plays out I guess.

 

[LatinMind]

Strength of this years draft
Most of you probably saw this, but one exec stated that last years #1 draft pick Eric Fisher might not be a top 15 pick in this years draft because it is so strong.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2...UJO/story.html

I agree with this. There is some seruous talent on the offensive side of the ball. Major talent at WR and OL. I think the DL position may be underrated in this draft. I think it is weak at the 3 tech though. I think this is why we may have a problem getting a difference maker at 16. Donald would fit the defense perfectly but I don't see him getting past the Bears. Jernigan has a high bust potential IMO. I also think the safety position is weak. If Donald is gone I would not mind Martin

Best Ever? this draft has some depth but its nothing special

1989
Troy Aikman
Barry Sanders
Derrick Thomas
Deion sanders

4 of the top 5 picks

This draft has alot of underclassmen who shouldve stayed in school. And the SR class is a little weak. Its deeper maybe, but these drafts get more watered down every yr from underclassmen going for the money. 2-3 yrs theyre out of the league.

 

[Lonestar94]

Strange.. Ive been hearing this is a very weak class, or a class with "potential"

 

[CaptainCreed]

Class of 1983 had 7 HoFers
Class of 1964 had 10 HoFers

Yeah I agree, I don't see an Elway or Marino for starters

 

[Fredd]

all of these drafts are relative with their potential strengths and weaknesses....this one has a lot more younger players in it since 102 underclassmen are in the ranks...but, that doesn't make some of them better...I would not say for a second that Eric Fisher wouldn't be near the top of this draft as well...to me, that is ludicrous to say he wouldn't go in the top 15 of this draft...

 

[DuDa]

This draft has the most depth that I have seen since following the draft but it is way too early to declare this the best draft ever.

 

[theSHOW]

This draft has the most depth that I have seen since following the draft but it is way too early to declare this the best draft ever.

 

[Risen Star]

Strange.. Ive been hearing this is a very weak class, or a class with "potential"

I don't know where you've been hearing that. Everyone seems to agree this is a deep class with a record number of underclassmen declared.

But the best in 20 years? I don't know about that. Personally, I'm not in love with several of the players projected to go in the top 15.

 

[perrykemp]

Best Ever? this draft has some depth but its nothing special

1989
Troy Aikman
Barry Sanders
Derrick Thomas
Deion sanders

4 of the top 5 picks

Hey, you forgot the best offensive line prospect EVER -- the 2nd pick overall in 1989 draft. In fact, he was rated by some as the best college prospect to enter the NFL draft EVER.