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Auggie

(31,191 posts)
Fri Apr 24, 2020, 05:25 AM Apr 2020

Draft thread. I'll start: Javon Kinlaw, San Francisco 49ers

6-foot-5 and 324 pounds. As John Madden might say, "that is a lot of man."



Never crazy about drafting a wideout (Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State) in the first round, especially since the 49ers are way thin in the defensive backfield, but I like Aiyuk's yards after the catch average: 11.1. That so fits into the 49er scheme.

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Draft thread. I'll start: Javon Kinlaw, San Francisco 49ers (Original Post) Auggie Apr 2020 OP
I am still trying to figure out why GB exboyfil Apr 2020 #1
Because Aaron Rodgers is 36 ... Auggie Apr 2020 #2
I think if you have a shot at winning a Super Bowl now you take it exboyfil Apr 2020 #3
I agree, take the shot now Auggie Apr 2020 #4
Teams have also been using athletic back up QBs exboyfil Apr 2020 #5
Excellent point Auggie Apr 2020 #6
Another thought (not to beat a dead horse) ... Auggie Apr 2020 #7
Raiders selected three ball handlers with the their first five picks Auggie Apr 2020 #8
49ers trade for OT Trent Williams Auggie Apr 2020 #9
New England drafted a white nationalist... LessAspin Apr 2020 #10
I hate that Az Cards had Isaiah Simmons Sewa Apr 2020 #11
NFC West has become a powerhouse division Auggie Apr 2020 #12
Yes it has Sewa Apr 2020 #13

exboyfil

(17,865 posts)
1. I am still trying to figure out why GB
Fri Apr 24, 2020, 06:46 AM
Apr 2020

Who has a top five QB and went to the NFC championship drafted a QB.

Auggie

(31,191 posts)
2. Because Aaron Rodgers is 36 ...
Fri Apr 24, 2020, 09:29 AM
Apr 2020

and Jordan Love gets the benefit of a one to two year education, learning from him.

exboyfil

(17,865 posts)
3. I think if you have a shot at winning a Super Bowl now you take it
Fri Apr 24, 2020, 09:33 AM
Apr 2020

It does show the long view though and worked out well for them last time. Jordan Love should be the happiest QB drafted on Day 1 (maybe Justin Herbert as well). I don't think Burrows or Tua are as happy with their situations.

Auggie

(31,191 posts)
4. I agree, take the shot now
Fri Apr 24, 2020, 10:05 AM
Apr 2020

Packers have NINE picks left though, so they're certainly not done. That's a lot of fresh faces.

From https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2020/03/11/full-list-of-green-bay-packers-picks-in-2020-nfl-draft/

1. First round, 30th overall
2. Second round, 62nd overall
3. Third round, 94th overall
4. Fourth round, 136th overall
5. Fifth round, 175th overall
6. Sixth round, 192nd overall (from Raiders)
7. Sixth round, 208th overall (from Titans)
8. Sixth round, 209th overall
9. Seventh round, 236th overall (from Browns)
10. Seventh round, 242nd overall (from Ravens)

exboyfil

(17,865 posts)
5. Teams have also been using athletic back up QBs
Fri Apr 24, 2020, 10:19 AM
Apr 2020

in Wildcats and other configurations (Hill for example). So maybe Love will see the field this year in the slot or taking a wildcat snap.

Auggie

(31,191 posts)
7. Another thought (not to beat a dead horse) ...
Fri Apr 24, 2020, 11:49 AM
Apr 2020

with the college season in doubt Green Bay might be hedging their bets by taking an known entity now rather than wait for next year. There's plenty of film on Love, for example. If the 2020 college season is shortened, drafting a QB in 2021 is going to be riskier IMO.

Auggie

(31,191 posts)
8. Raiders selected three ball handlers with the their first five picks
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 11:10 AM
Apr 2020

IMO this team needed new blood in the trenches. Gruden's group tied for 8th in the league (with Cincinnati) for points per game allowed at 26.2. A CB and ILB might help in pass coverage (2nd and 5th pick), but the best defenses come from strong defensive lines.

Eh -- not a fan anymore. The Davis family screwed Oakland too many times. Hope they tank again.

Auggie

(31,191 posts)
9. 49ers trade for OT Trent Williams
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 01:40 PM
Apr 2020

Washington gets SF's 5th round pick and 3rd in 2021.

Really like this trade. Williams needs little to no adjustment to get up to speed. And Niners fill a huge hole at tackle (with Joe Staley's departure) without giving up a lot.

GM John Lynch is going for broke, provided there's a season.

LessAspin

(1,156 posts)
10. New England drafted a white nationalist...
Sat Apr 25, 2020, 06:55 PM
Apr 2020

So that's something.



Rohrwasser was asked about what appears to be a Three Percenters tattoo on his left arm during his introductory conference call. The Three Percenters are a “far-right militia movement and paramilitary group.” “I got that tattoo when I was a teenager,” Rohrwasser said. “I had a lot of family in the military, and I thought it stood for a military support symbol at the time. Obviously, it evolved into something that I did not want to represent. When I look back on it, I should have done way more research before I put any mark or symbol like that on my body. It’s not something I want to represent. So, it will be covered.” Rohrwasser was selected 159th overall in the fifth round. He started his college career at URI.

https://nesn.com/2020/04/new-patriots-kicker-justin-rohrwasser-will-cover-controversial-tattoo/

Sewa

(1,259 posts)
11. I hate that Az Cards had Isaiah Simmons
Sun Apr 26, 2020, 01:56 PM
Apr 2020

fall down to them. The Seahawks will have play against this physical freak twice a season. 6’5” 235 lb with wide receiver speed. He can play 4 different positions on defense. Plus coming from Clemson he has big game experience.

Sewa

(1,259 posts)
13. Yes it has
Sun Apr 26, 2020, 05:10 PM
Apr 2020

No weak teams in division now that Az improved their defense. The Seahawks improved team through offseason moves and draft. But I think Az and SF improved more. The Rams are probably on par with the hawks.

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