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Do you have some reliable numbers on him? Something other than urban legend, which claims he ran 4.25... He ran a 4.38 at a private workout. No Combine, no pro day. So not in the 4.2 range.

Who feels like paring this down even further? Arm length, height, weight, etc... Theo Johnson is an example of someone who tests well, but his athleticism doesn't show up on tape all that much. I didn't watch a ton of him, but from what I did watch, I didn't see an explosive athlete.

What about randy moss

I agree that the intention of the production is to get fans hyped and get people talking, and that obviously works. But that's a high level directive for the production in general, all of the videos they're doing. I assume that Ballard's direct input on each video is pretty limited, though. Broad strokes, sure. Final approval, definitely. They want to make sure it's compliant, and with how controlling, paranoid and risk-averse NFL GMs and coaches are, I would expect that he watches the final edit himself before it goes live. I think some editorial decisions are made with Ballard's input, maybe at his direction, like the decision to focus on members of the staff and let them show their personalities, etc. Cameras would not be allowed in the draft room without his blessing. But beyond that, I would think that the media team does the rest, within whatever parameters the decision makers have agreed to, and then the result is the media team's creation. That's obviously JMO, I don't have anymore insight than anyone else. But I think the credit for the hype and production really goes to the media team.

I’m sure they also took note of Sneed throwing TY hill around like a rag doll in the playoffs.

Here's a good list to follow for the Colts draft in general, not just for the 15th pick... players with the highest RAS in the draft:

It’s not happy hour yet…

While I agree that having Marv Jr would have such an impact, I none the less contend that we could potentially get an equally impactful player without having to give up the boatload. I think Bowers could be just as (if not more) impactful to our team right away than Marv Jr. would. Probably Nabers too. A lot of smoke starting around the Texas DT as a surprise pick for us at 15, as he is a top 10 talent that is projected around 15. I wouldn't hate it so long as the aforementioned are already off the board.

Trade second for aiyuk and go cb in first

Tyreek Hill ran 4.29 at his pro day... No idea what Waddle would have ran, he was still recovering from his injury that he returned to play in the playoffs with. Possible he runs somewhere in that range too? The problem is... there really aren't that many players who have ran so fast so the sample is not big. If we expand to other positions... you mentioned Champ Bailey and Chris Johnson. Tariq Woolen ran 4.26... which for his size is quite possibly the most impressive run of all of them.

Cubs still 1.5 games out of 1st place in the NL Central. Brewers in 1st, it's early.

I will play this game, but I know what he should do. He should trade up to 4 with Arizona and draft Marvin. What will he do is the topic and I have a sick feeling he is going to trade back, so I voted that. I will still stick to my guns, trading next year's 1st round pick and next year's 2nd round pick + this year's 15th to get that 4 this year isn't giving up the future and it makes us go from a 9-8 team to an 11-6 team. Disagree with me all you want, that's fine but this is my opinion. He would give us a huge deep threat and just a generational WR to go with Pittman and Downs, with Taylor running the Ball. AR would have a dangerous team then. Our O.Line played good last year for the most part as well. With Ogletree back in the mix, he and Granson both are good enough at TE.

There aren't a lot of them to talk about. Of the handful of WR prospects in the sub 4.3 range, Henry Ruggs is probably the best player. He ran 4.27, and was doing well halfway through his second season, but we know how that ended. The best overall player in that range is Champ Bailey, who ran 4.28 back in 1999, and had a great career. Second best is Chris Johnson, who ran a 4.24, and had a strong career as well. So being fast isn't a curse, nor is it disqualifying. We already know that being fast doesn't make him a good player.

Also since trading up or down in the 1st has been discussed, I’m going to put some potential trade partners for us, and some who don’t make sense Dont Make Sense: -Miami Dolphins: Only have 6 picks in the draft (1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 6th, and 7th rounders) - Cowboys : Only 7 picks Potential Partners: -LA Rams: Have 11 picks (trade down partner) -Pittsburgh: Has two 3rd round picks (trade down partner) -Eagles: Have two 2nd round picks (trade down partner) -Cardinals: Have 11 total picks (could be a partner for trade up as well as down) -Packers: Have 11 picks (trade down partner -Bills: Have 10 draft picks

The Rattler

Rattler is possible for them if he falls to the 3rd round. They are in a pretty terrible spot though.

Nix and Penix is like splitting hairs. Penix ran a pro-style offense at Washington and passed a lot and beat Nix twice. Nix is good though. Maybe they should take Spencer Rattler

I disagree. Bo Nix is a perfect scheme fit for Sean Payton. Sean Payton uses the West Coast Offense which Nix excels at. Penix is a deep ball thrower like Russell Wilson was and he doesn't fit Sean Payton at all. Nix is a dink and dunker that Sean Payton likes.

In some simulators I've ran, Bowers is taken before #15, but Odunze is available for us. While I highly doubt this will happen, the situations that unfolded in the simulations did seem highly possible. Crazier things have happened. Having 4 pass catchers taken in the first 14 picks would be unusual. Is this year viewed like 2004? I also wonder if the amazing depth of the WR position in this draft will push some WRs down. The top 3 guys are likely immune to that, but you never know. You can draft an immediate impact WR in rounds 2-4 this year.

Marvin but it will never happen. We will probably trade back even. It has nothing to do with his father playing here either, it is about getting the best player in the draft. His father playing here is just the neat part.

FWIW: sometimes when a player like Blackmon gets a one year deal it’s the players call as much if not more than the front office. The player believes in themselves and are wanting a one year deal so they can go back into free agency sooner. They view a multiyear deal as below market value. Blackmon’s deal has a base plus incentives. It’s not an insult.

Round 1 A. Cooper Dejean CB Iowa B. Brian Thomas Jr. WR Love Shaq University C. Quinyon Mitchell CB Toledo Round 2 A. Xavier Worthy WR Texas B. Malachai Corely WR W Kentucky C. Xavier Leggette WR South Carolina Round 3 A. Cam Hart CB Notre Dame B. Khyree Jackson CB Oregon C. Devontez Walker WR North Carolina Round 4 A. Mason McCormick IOL South Dakota St. B. Edefuan Olofoshio LB Washington C. Cole Bishop S Utah Round 5 A. Isaac Gurendo RB Louisville B. Bo Limmer IOL Arkansas C. Tanner Bortolini IOL Wisconsin Round 6 A. Jalyx Hunt DE Houston Christian B. Dylan McMahon IOL NCState C. Isaiah Davis RB South Dakota St Round 7 A. Quan'tez Stiggers CB Toronto Argonauts B. Ryan Flournoy WR SE Missouri St. C. Decamerion Richardson CB Mississippi St. I'm going with trade back

Spencer Rattler better than Michael Penix Jr and Nix. Wow! That has to be one of the most ridiculous takes I have ever heard. To be honest I have never heard of that Tice guy either. McCarthy will be the biggest bust in this draft and I feel confident in saying so. McCarthy = Mac Jones. Washington went as Penix went, he had to carry Washington all season with an above average O.Line and average running game. He had Rome and that was about it. McCarthy had the best O.Line in the country and arguably the best running game as well. He was a game manager and could win as long as he didn't turn it over. Michigan beat Washington because they ran for nearly 300 yards. Tommie Frazier would have won it all with that type of offense and he wasn't even drafted. Regarding Kirk Cousins, at least you don't have him to pile on anymore. You will see how life without Kirk is, the Vikings will be lucky to win 7 games and I like the Vikings as a team. My father would be so disappointed in the Vikings FO right now and their fans at the way Kirk was treated. He was still alive in 2018 when the Vikings got Kirk and he loved the move. He was the biggest fan I ever knew. He loved them when they got Fran in the 70's and was a fan until he passed away in 2019. His favorite player was Peterson in this era. He said he would take him over any RB that ever played except maybe Barry Sanders. Kirk Cousins career with the Vikings: 2018-2023 *50-37-1 Record. A playoff win at New Orleans Saints in 2019, beating Brees. *4 seasons with over 4000 yards *3 seasons with over 30 TD's *7.8 Y/A *68% Completion I know, they should draft Penix.

Regarding Worthy -4.21 Speed has to be accounted for by a defense whether the ball is coming his way or not. So does that potentially create more opportunities for other Colt offensive playmakers. I would say yes. I am sure the Colts have taken note of the impact of Tank Dell 5'10 165ibs (709 yds) on the Texans offense in his rookie year. If it helps take advantage of AR's physical tools and unlocks part of the Colts offensive playbook I am all for it. He is a quick twitch football player and not just a track guy. He is third all time in longhorn history with TD catches in 26 of 39 games, and has caught a pass in all 39 games.

I wouldn’t be so quick to include Cross in your comments. It’s fine for you to say YOU don’t have confidence in Cross, but I think the coaches and front office certainly do. And I think the coaches and FO also have more confidence than you do in Juju and Jones and Flowers. Just saying….