The War Room is happy about something

[xwalker]

Cheered after the last pick.

 

[xwalker]

Will it be Reid or a LB?

 

[xwalker]

It going to be a LB!

 

[RamziD]

Who the heck is Anthony Hitchens?

 

[RS12]

Who the heck is Anthony Hitchens?

6 th round talent picked 2 rounds early

 

[TheSport78]

Who the heck is Anthony Hitchens?

The next Brandon Williams.

 

[btcutter]

***? Slow MLB.

 

[tideh20heel]

Sometimes I wonder why I bother getting my hopes up.

 

[btcutter]

Are we drafting for special teams already?

 

[tendergrasp]

Another slow defensive player taken to early. At least they did not have to give up a pick to get this one.

 

[CIWhitefish]

Sometimes I wonder why I bother getting my hopes up.

Then don't. He's a real good lb who was iowa's leading tackler and defensive MVP. I'm from ia and he's a real solid player who was actually faster then people thought at Indy. Productive

 

[visionary]

Looks like Will McClay had out done himself this year

 

[Irvin88_4life]

We got Devonte Holloman in the 6th last year so if he is like him it's a good pick

6 th round talent picked 2 rounds early

 

[tideh20heel]

Then don't. He's a real good lb who was iowa's leading tackler and defensive MVP. I'm from ia and he's a real solid player who was actually faster then people thought at Indy. Productive

Awesome! That's why we have 6 seventh rounders. For guys just like this. I'd like to say that this team knows something I don't but history suggests otherwise. I'd feel more comfortable with Jerry's grandson using a draft magazine making the picks.

 

[Wolf2k5]

Jesus. Everyone we pick that's not a well known covered on ESPN type guy doesn't make them a bad player. Watch a little tape before drawing conclusions.

 

[jnday]

Awesome! That's why we have 6 seventh rounders. For guys just like this. I'd like to say that this team knows something I don't but history suggests otherwise. I'd feel more comfortable with Jerry's grandson using a draft magazine making the picks.

I have said for years that Jerry would draft better if he watched TV and picked Kiper's best available player with each pick.

 

[Kaiser]

We got Devonte Holloman in the 6th last year so if he is like him it's a good pick

I thought they would pick a Will in the 7th, this looks like they picked a Sam and want to move Holloman to Will at this point. I do like the tape of Hitchens, he has a nose for the ball and does look like a guy with upside once the position coaches and strength training group work with him.

 

[CIWhitefish]

Awesome! That's why we have 6 seventh rounders. For guys just like this. I'd like to say that this team knows something I don't but history suggests otherwise. I'd feel more comfortable with Jerry's grandson using a draft magazine making the picks.

The draft isn't about making fans feel comfortable. It's about getting players they think that can make the team better at spots they are comfortable with, that's it. If you want to feel better try this...http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/2/25/5430150/nfl-draft-history-worst-picks

 

[Kaiser]

Brugler had him as a 6th rounder:

STRENGTHS: Bulky, compact frame with good adequate playing strength…better closing speed than expected with the chase skills and foot athleticism to work around blocks…plays decisive and physical vs. the run…lowers his pads and drives through his target – aggressive on-field demeanor…uses his eyes well to track the ball while engaged or avoiding blocks…clearly improved his football IQ over his career…bait and floats in coverage with a good feel in space…strong football character and viewed as a team leader – humble and hardworking…made impact plays on kickoff and punt coverages…productive two-year starter (24 career starts), leading Iowa in tackles both seasons and earning Second Team All-Big Ten honors in 2013.
WEAKNESSES: Appears maxed out physically and could probably lose some bad weight – plays too heavy…plays tight when moving laterally and shows some body stiffness, lacking easy COD skills…will play too tall and make himself an easy target for blockers – needs to do a better job protecting his lower body…inconsistent angles and will overpursue his target…needs to consistently finish – strong hands, but doesn’t always put himself in the right body position…too reactionary and needs to improve his diagnose skills to better anticipation the action…has only played the LB position for two full seasons…minor durability concerns after a knee injury limited him in 2011.

 

[vaturkey]

Geez, this is god awful. Time to go out and stand in the thunder storm.