Post combine mock

[RandyOh]

Main Player Cuts
- Brandon Carr - June 1st cut
- Terrell McClain
Resigned players
- Greg Hardy DE
- Mackenzy Bernadeau OL
- Morris Claiborne CB
- Rolando McClain ILB
- James Hanna TE
- Jack Crawford DL
- Ronald Leary OG- 2nd round tender
Free Agent Signings
Casey Hayward CB- A very good slot corner who can play on the outside if needed too. instant upgrade to our secondary.
Brandon Mebane DT- Still one of the better run stuffing tackles in the NFL. Has already said he doesn't know how much longer he wants to play. would give him a 2 year deal. Instant upgrade over Hayden.
Justin Durant LB- When healthy he is a solid starting material linebacker. Can play all 3 linebacker roles and becomes our starting SAM LB.
Joique Bell RB- This one is going to confuse and probably piss some ppl off. Just screams a good value bargain bin signing that we are used to seeing. A power back who can be used on short yardage situations. McFadden is our starter next year. Get used to it ppl.

(Using CBS, NFL.com ,Walterfootball, and Drafttek to get the general draft rankings)

1ST.) Jalen Ramsey CB/S, FSU- After hearing Jerrys interviews, it seems we really have no interest in a 1st round QB. I would have gone Goff here but Ramsey seems like the pick. No off field issues and is a top notch athlete.

2ND.) Robert Nkemdiche DT, Ole Miss- We all know its going to happen if he is available. Even if Stephen is more level headed then this father, he still thinks the same way when it comes to gambling on high reward players with baggage.

3RD.) Bronson Kaufusi DE, BYU- Cowboys already has had an interview with him so the interest is their.

4TH.) Demarcus Robinson WR, Florida- Like with Nkemdiche, if he is sitting here at our 4th then he is the pick. He is a late 1st round talent that will scare teams due to his off field issues and showed he still needs to mature with how he acted during his Combine interviews

4TH Comp) Josh Ferguson RB, Illinois- A Scatback with huge play making ability. I suggest watching some of his tape and highlights. He can make cuts on a dime & string multiple moves together. Dangerous as a receiver as well in the back field. can even line up in the slot with is route running ability and natural hands.

6TH.) Jacoby Brissett QB, N.C. State- Seems like the QB we would take. a late round developmental QB who has some of the traits you just cant teach in not afraid to throw deep, willing to step up in the pocket, and looks to make a play on the move instead of just trying to scramble for yards as soon as the pocket collapses.

6TH Comp) Drew Kaser P, Texas A&M- To me he is the only draftable punter in this draft. let him compete with Chris Jones in training camp who was the of the worst punters in the league this past season ranked 25th. Some will say im not drafting a punter. Well which late round pet cat depth player that will most likely not make the final cut would u rather draft? Drew Kaser actually has the chance to be an upgrade at position for us.

6TH Comp) Lloyd Carrington CB, Arizona State- Aggressive Zone corner who is solid in run support.

6TH Comp) Jaylon Smith ILB, Notre Dame- My favorite player in this draft. So depressing to hear he may have nerve damage. But even if their is a small chance he may be able to play again one day at 80 or even 70% of what he once was, then draft him.

UDFA
Quayvon Hicks FB, Georgia- A big and strong old school fullback. Will gladly clear the way between the tackles for our running back. Best runner in this years fullback class. Short yardage option. Played TE as well in college so he can be another receiving option in the backfield.

 

[Sydla]

It's odd that you say on the first pick Jerry would be making the choice and then on the second pick talk about Stephen.

At this point, I'd pretty much ignore what Jerry says. If we take Ramsey at 4 instead of a QB, it will be because Stephen and the others in the front office think he's the best pick, not Jerry.

If Jerry still had all the clout, we'd be spending today wondering if Manziel is drunk again in another Dallas area bar.

 

[CCBoy]

Nice effort.

If I was after a two down #1 defensive tackle, I would shoot for Nick Fairley DT 28 contract range $6-7 Million



At cornerback, I would be shooting for the loser at being resigned, between:

Janoris Jenkins 28 contract range $10-12 Million a season
Trumaine Johnson 26 contract range $7-9 Million a season

For Greg Hardy 28, if he comes back around a contract $6-7 Million


I'm on board for SLB Justin Durant.

I'm assuming that MLB Rolando McClain 27 would come for a contract range $6-8 Million

Myself, I would resign Morris Claiborne 26 if for a contract between $2-4 Million

If the above was accomplished, I would so be down for Ramsey being added with Jones, and Nkemdiche in rotation up front with the defensive line.

 

[ThrowuptheXDez88]

I think the Chargers take Ramsey with the 3rd pick.. I just don't see them going the Bosa route, given they run a 3-4 defense. If everything clears with Myles Jack, that is the player I want.. The guy can play all 3 LB positions & could easily rove around on 3rd downs, from covering in the slot to even lining him up at safety on 3rd down.

 

[gimmesix]

6TH Comp) Drew Kaser P, Texas A&M- To me he is the only draftable punter in this draft. let him compete with Chris Jones in training camp who was the of the worst punters in the league this past season ranked 25th. Some will say im not drafting a punter. Well which late round pet cat depth player that will most likely not make the final cut would u rather draft? Drew Kaser actually has the chance to be an upgrade at position for us.

I really don't understand why anyone would want to replace Jones after last season. He was great a directional punting and limiting returns, which is why he was third in the league in net average per punt.

Looking at average per punt is a poor way to judge punters because punting it a long way does not equal a good punt. Jones led the league in punts that landed out of bounds with 16 (and had six punts downed), limiting opponents to 24 returns while accomplishing that average. He was quite good.

 

[tyke1doe]

We don't need to gamble on Nkemdiche in the second. Haven't we learned our lesson?
And we don't need a scat back. We need a road grader.

 

[RandyOh]

It's odd that you say on the first pick Jerry would be making the choice and then on the second pick talk about Stephen.

At this point, I'd pretty much ignore what Jerry says. If we take Ramsey at 4 instead of a QB, it will be because Stephen and the others in the front office think he's the best pick, not Jerry.

If Jerry still had all the clout, we'd be spending today wondering if Manziel is drunk again in another Dallas area bar.

I think

It's odd that you say on the first pick Jerry would be making the choice and then on the second pick talk about Stephen.

At this point, I'd pretty much ignore what Jerry says. If we take Ramsey at 4 instead of a QB, it will be because Stephen and the others in the front office think he's the best pick, not Jerry.

If Jerry still had all the clout, we'd be spending today wondering if Manziel is drunk again in another Dallas area bar.

The jerry part was more about him talking about how they view the situation. I do think Stephen has the most power but in certain aspects, he thinks the same as his pops.

 

[RandyOh]

I think the Chargers take Ramsey with the 3rd pick.. I just don't see them going the Bosa route, given they run a 3-4 defense. If everything clears with Myles Jack, that is the player I want.. The guy can play all 3 LB positions & could easily rove around on 3rd downs, from covering in the slot to even lining him up at safety on 3rd down.

I think the Chargers either go Buckner or Ramsey at 3. So 50/50 chance he is up for grabs at 4.

 

[RandyOh]

We don't need to gamble on Nkemdiche in the second. Haven't we learned our lesson?
And we don't need a scat back. We need a road grader.

I just see Stephen and Jerry getting giddy that he is available at 34. They won't learn their lesson. You can see that by how they won't kill the idea of bringing Hardy back. They want talent and Gregory getting suspended won't scare them from taking a knucklehead outside the 1st round.

I was gonna put a bell cow RB with the 4th round pick but like I said about Nkemdiche, if Demarcus Robinson falls to 3rd day then they will take him.

 

[texbumthelife]

Nice effort.

If I was after a two down #1 defensive tackle, I would shoot for Nick Fairley DT 28 contract range $6-7 Million



At cornerback, I would be shooting for the loser at being resigned, between:

Janoris Jenkins 28 contract range $10-12 Million a season
Trumaine Johnson 26 contract range $7-9 Million a season

For Greg Hardy 28, if he comes back around a contract $6-7 Million


I'm on board for SLB Justin Durant.

I'm assuming that MLB Rolando McClain 27 would come for a contract range $6-8 Million

Myself, I would resign Morris Claiborne 26 if for a contract between $2-4 Million

If the above was accomplished, I would so be down for Ramsey being added with Jones, and Nkemdiche in rotation up front with the defensive line.

Trumaine Johnson is worth more and will get more than Jenkins. Johnson is an island, man-to-man corner with scheme versatility, an endless motor and a very willing and able tackler. Janoris Jenkins is a great zone corner who is toast in man-to-man and will avoid tackling whenever possible.

Between Nkemdiche and Fairley you may never see either of them play more than a few games considering they're both huge head cases. If the team brings in Fairley, they need to stay away from Nkemdiche and vice versa. I have been vocally against both players, but I understand that value of one or the other.

I agree on Durant. He would immediately be our starting SAM.

I don't even need to go into my thoughts on McClain any further. They're well known.

I think Claiborne is looking at a little bit richer of a contract than that. He's had injury issues and consistency issues, but last year he showed the ability to be a solid man-to-man corner. I'm just glad you didn't suggest he'd settle for a one year deal like so many others have.

 

[CCBoy]

Trumaine Johnson is worth more and will get more than Jenkins. Johnson is an island, man-to-man corner with scheme versatility, an endless motor and a very willing and able tackler. Janoris Jenkins is a great zone corner who is toast in man-to-man and will avoid tackling whenever possible.

Between Nkemdiche and Fairley you may never see either of them play more than a few games considering they're both huge head cases. If the team brings in Fairley, they need to stay away from Nkemdiche and vice versa. I have been vocally against both players, but I understand that value of one or the other.

I agree on Durant. He would immediately be our starting SAM.

I don't even need to go into my thoughts on McClain any further. They're well known.

I think Claiborne is looking at a little bit richer of a contract than that. He's had injury issues and consistency issues, but last year he showed the ability to be a solid man-to-man corner. I'm just glad you didn't suggest he'd settle for a one year deal like so many others have.

A fair enough view...Fairley is a very solid two down player, who grades well and worth his money. Nkemdiche is just worth the gamble completely...with a good contract on terms and team interaction continually the first three seasons. Cleaning up drug abuse won't go away, until abusers are just forced to comply.

as to cornerbacks, we'll see where the market settles out towards. I would just live with Jenkins being on an island...Marinelli can make that work well. As to tackling, Deion Sanders didn't do a ton as well, and was worth every cent paid for his services.

 

[RandyOh]

Nice effort.

If I was after a two down #1 defensive tackle, I would shoot for Nick Fairley DT 28 contract range $6-7 Million



At cornerback, I would be shooting for the loser at being resigned, between:

Janoris Jenkins 28 contract range $10-12 Million a season
Trumaine Johnson 26 contract range $7-9 Million a season

For Greg Hardy 28, if he comes back around a contract $6-7 Million


I'm on board for SLB Justin Durant.

I'm assuming that MLB Rolando McClain 27 would come for a contract range $6-8 Million

Myself, I would resign Morris Claiborne 26 if for a contract between $2-4 Million

If the above was accomplished, I would so be down for Ramsey being added with Jones, and Nkemdiche in rotation up front with the defensive line.

I chose Mebane as a bridge to Nkemdiche hopefully becoming a full time starter in a year or 2. Mebane should come cheap due to age.

Not sure about the Rams corners. It's going to be a fight in free agency to get one. Especially if Johnson ends up making it to free agency. Teams will pull every dirty trick in the book for a big corner hoping to get a Sherman clone.

 

[CCBoy]

I chose Mebane as a bridge to Nkemdiche hopefully becoming a full time starter in a year or 2. Mebane should come cheap due to age.

Not sure about the Rams corners. It's going to be a fight in free agency to get one. Especially if Johnson ends up making it to free agency. Teams will pull every dirty trick in the book for a big corner hoping to get a Sherman clone.

Good views...but I would target Nkemdiche for the #3 DT. And pull some in game switching.

 

[Direwolf63]

I just see Stephen and Jerry getting giddy that he is available at 34. They won't learn their lesson. You can see that by how they won't kill the idea of bringing Hardy back. They want talent and Gregory getting suspended won't scare them from taking a knucklehead outside the 1st round.

I was gonna put a bell cow RB with the 4th round pick but like I said about Nkemdiche, if Demarcus Robinson falls to 3rd day then they will take him.

There will be 3 or 4 D-lineman worthy of that pick. Hopefully they will choose one without the red flags. I hate how he threw his teammate under the bus at his press conference. That's enough for me to take him off my board.

 

[texbumthelife]

A fair enough view...Fairley is a very solid two down player, who grades well and worth his money. Nkemdiche is just worth the gamble completely...with a good contract on terms and team interaction continually the first three seasons. Cleaning up drug abuse won't go away, until abusers are just forced to comply.

as to cornerbacks, we'll see where the market settles out towards. I would just live with Jenkins being on an island...Marinelli can make that work well. As to tackling, Deion Sanders didn't do a ton as well, and was worth every cent paid for his services.

Nick Fairley has never played 16 games and has attitude and motor problems. For the right money, he's not a bad player, but it will be interesting to see what kind of contract he gets.

Nkemdiche did absolutely nothing in college, other than be a great athlete, to warrant the hype (6 sacks and 16 TFL in three seasons). Add to that his combine flop and I see a kid I don't trust as a second round pick. Particularly not with the depth of DT in this draft. I would much rather have Nassib in the second round. More sacks, more tackles for loss and no questions about his motor, work ethic or mental health.

And can we please not compare the best cover corner ever to Janoris Jenkins. First of all, Deion never played zone, ever. When you play zone, your corners have to be willing to tackle. Second Deion raised the level of your entire secondary because you could dedicate all other assets to the other side of the field. Janoris Jenkins couldn't carry Deion's jock. Lastly, Deion Sanders loved the game of football. Janoris Jenkins plays for a paycheck. Silly comparison. I guarantee you were pissed off when Mike Jenkins played matador on runningbacks. Now you want to excuse it for an undersized corner with motor and heart questions. Come on...

 

[bodi]

never will understand the love for Jacoby Brissett QB, N.C. State

another QC

nice work

just kidding

I hate the whole thing

 

[CCBoy]

Nick Fairley has never played 16 games and has attitude and motor problems. For the right money, he's not a bad player, but it will be interesting to see what kind of contract he gets.

Nkemdiche did absolutely nothing in college, other than be a great athlete, to warrant the hype (6 sacks and 16 TFL in three seasons). Add to that his combine flop and I see a kid I don't trust as a second round pick. Particularly not with the depth of DT in this draft. I would much rather have Nassib in the second round. More sacks, more tackles for loss and no questions about his motor, work ethic or mental health.

And can we please not compare the best cover corner ever to Janoris Jenkins. First of all, Deion never played zone, ever. When you play zone, your corners have to be willing to tackle. Second Deion raised the level of your entire secondary because you could dedicate all other assets to the other side of the field. Janoris Jenkins couldn't carry Deion's jock. Lastly, Deion Sanders loved the game of football. Janoris Jenkins plays for a paycheck. Silly comparison. I guarantee you were pissed off when Mike Jenkins played matador on runningbacks. Now you want to excuse it for an undersized corner with motor and heart questions. Come on...

He still is considered one of the best cornerbacks in the league...just for a beginning point.

 

[texbumthelife]

He still is considered one of the best cornerbacks in the league...just for a beginning point.

He may be considered top-15 right now. He's not even the best corner on his team. Deion is the best pure cover corner ever.

 

[CCBoy]

He may be considered top-15 right now. He's not even the best corner on his team. Deion is the best pure cover corner ever.

We;re talking about fixing the defense and getting along with the current roster...

 

[texbumthelife]

We;re talking about fixing the defense and getting along with the current roster...

I know. I just hate when people compare good players to all-time greats. It's lazy to me. Deion got away with things no one else will probably ever get away with. Comparing Jenkins to him is an injustice to both players.