***Official Draft Thread Day One***

[TheDude]

Which one can't block?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Solid

 

[fanfromvirginia]

Just to be clear, I liked Manziel but wasn't in love with him and never expected us to take him. But I do think some people have gone overboard with the smart/safe/trenches talk. There's more to good drafting than just taking an OL every year, especially at 16 and especially a G/RT. This guy isn't Tyron Smith.

I've advocated in the past for the 'O Line every year' approach' but it's not literal. You take them as high as you need to until you're set at Oline. Then you replenish and add depth through the lower rounds from then on until the core drops out. Granted that's an aggressive strategy but it isn't permanent. Now we have the core of a great O line and can ride these guys, hopefully, for at least several years to come.

 

[Miller]

Just to be clear, I liked Manziel but wasn't in love with him and never expected us to take him. But I do think some people have gone overboard with the smart/safe/trenches talk. There's more to good drafting than just taking an OL every year, especially at 16 and especially a G/RT. This guy isn't Tyron Smith.

Agree with this. Though I think Martin will work out I just don't think safe always equals better. I didn't want Manziel but I think safety fit better here.

 

[Common Sense]

In 2-3 years, we'll have the best offensive line in football... unfortunately, we'll still have the worst defense

That may be true, but it's completely irrelevant to what just happened. Zack Martin was the best player on the board and trade options failed in BOTH directions. This was still the right move, even if a lot of bad moves in the past created an impossible situation.

 

[Common Sense]

Agree with this. Though I think Martin will work out I just don't think safe always equals better. I didn't want Manziel but I think safety fit better here.

Jimmie Ward is still an option in the 2nd.

 

[DFWJC]

What time does the draft start tomorrow?

6pm cst

 

[Risen Star]

What did Philadelphia get for the trade with Cleveland?

 

[links18]

He's probably a young 30 though.

I have a car with 300,000 "highway miles."

 

[guag]

In 2-3 years, we'll have the best offensive line in football... unfortunately, we'll still have the worst defense

I'd bet on 1-2 years.

 

[VThokie7]

Bet they go get another WR next.

Actually a very good situation for JF

Grab a wr and then another RB to pair with Tate in the next 2-3 rounds.

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

 

[Common Sense]

Holy crap. Marcus Smith in the 1st??

 

[Rogerthat12]

What did Philadelphia get for the trade with Cleveland?

3rd

 

[RastaRocket]

What did Philadelphia get for the trade with Cleveland?

3rd round pick I believe.

 

[hornitosmonster]

LOL Eagles

 

[Miller]

Jimmie Ward is still an option in the 2nd.

Right and I'm hoping they go all D now. I thought Pryor or even Ha Ha was nice. I've talked safety for 3 years now on here.

 

[joseephuss]

Now that Cleveland has Manziel perhaps they will cut Alex Tanney and Dallas can bring him back.

 

[fishspill]

That hurts. Love Marcus Smith.

 

[DTown214]

Well at least Philly fcked up also...

 

[links18]

Houston very well may trade up for Teddy B.

He's not related to Marty B is he?