2020 NFL Draft Thread

[Stephen]

13 minutes ago, stitches said:

Not a huge fan of drafting RBs high in the draft. Not a huge fan of trading up for a RB... especially since I thought we had good RB stable. To a certain degree this pick is not shocking though - it continues the theme of WIN NOW moves by Ballard. 

 

I cannot quibble with the player himself though. Taylor was quite possibly the best runner in the draft. He runs strong, and he has explosive traits. I've said before that I like Mack but he leaves some yards on the field... I don't think Taylor will leave many yards on the field, he gets what's there and then some more. Greg Cosell compares him to Ezekiel Elliot as a runner and I can see that comparison. He has some fumbling issues but Mack had similar issues coming in, but they largely got fixed by our coaching staff. Taylor has worked on his receiving in the last year and made some improvements there, still not dynamic as a receiver though, IMO.

Love the pick. Taylor may be the best back on roster 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Ballard for two guys that will contribute day one.

 

 

[poilucelt]

2 minutes ago, Zoltan said:

Im thinking Jax was gonna take him, since they are trying to trade Fournette and don’t really have a replacement for him yet

makes sense....man, their D got good again pretty fast

[DougDew]

 

2 minutes ago, shastamasta said:

Haha...everybody type casted Ballard...and then he calls a massive audible this offseason.

 

As much as I don’t like this saying...you have to “trust the binder”

The problem with the RBs we had last season is that we had to rotate them out depending upon the situation.  That's what happens with a RB by committee approach.  Guys like Taylor and Swift keep defenses more honest because they can be productive no matter what the play.

[shasta519]

Just now, WifiGuy said:

Yep you listened ad get it 

 

RB made a lot of sense...people didn’t see it 

[stitches]

1 minute ago, Stephen said:

Love the pick. Taylor may be the best back on roster 

He probably is. I am just not sure how much that is worth. 

[NewColtsFan]

13 minutes ago, il vecchio said:

 

Are we going to carry 4 RB and a FB on the roster?

I have no idea.   Don’t know who will get cut?   At the moment I’d guess Nix.   I think Taylor made him less relevant.  

[WifiGuy]

Just now, shastamasta said:

 

RB made a lot of sense...people didn’t see it 

Been saying it all along.    Build trenches, run the ball.   No reason to sign a RB (Mack) to a new contract.  

[Stephen]

8 minutes ago, Bluefire4 said:

I think Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler are the two best route runners in this draft. The Broncos have them both to go with Courtland Sutton, Noah Fant, and Melvin Gordon.

 

Drew Lock is a lucky guy.

Has Jefferson  been picked yet

[stitches]

Just now, NewColtsFan said:

I have no idea.   Don’t know who will get cut?   At the moment I’d guess Nix.   I think Taylor made him less relevant.  

Nix might be the lead blocker for Taylor in heavy run packages.

[poilucelt]

crap: there go Davidson & Taylor

[Stephen]

1 minute ago, NewColtsFan said:

I have no idea.   Don’t know who will get cut?   At the moment I’d guess Nix.   I think Taylor made him less relevant.  

Wilkins  may be gone

[danlhart87]

1 minute ago, Stephen said:

Has Jefferson  been picked yet

no

[EastStreet]

17 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

You’re not happy only giving up a 5th round pick? 

Not really, not for a few spots, and drafting a RB that high.

I'll get over it. He better catch the ball really well.

[NewColtsFan]

16 minutes ago, Matthew Gilbert said:

You don't think it can be corrected?

Huh?

 

I just wrote coaches think they can coach it out of the player.   And you took that as negative?

 

I’ve said I like the pick.  I’m surprised, but I like the pick.   

[life long]

1 minute ago, NewColtsFan said:

I have no idea.   Don’t know who will get cut?   At the moment I’d guess Nix.   I think Taylor made him less relevant.  

Keep in mind we will likely be seeing a true full back this year. That could be big in blitz pick ups and add to the idea of running the **** ball!

[PrincetonTiger]

2 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

I have no idea.   Don’t know who will get cut?   At the moment I’d guess Nix.   I think Taylor made him less relevant.  

Nix is a special teams ace

[CamMo]

Steelers get Chase Claypool. Darn. 

[Smoke317]

I think Ballard is gonna simply say Taylor was BPA and he wanted to make sure he got him. 

[PrincetonTiger]

2 minutes ago, Stephen said:

Wilkins  may be gone

That is how I see it

[Smoke317]

Steelers have developed a lot of solid receivers over the years. Claypool could flash. 

[dgambill]

I look at it this way. If Mack does leave next year he will likely net a 4th rd compensatory pick maybe even 3rd if someone goes crazy with a big contract. I don’t mind the investment for his replacement given how talented and rugged Taylor has been. Give me 4 years and we can do the same finding his replacement.

[rock8591]

Or trade Mack in this draft, for a 5th rounder.

[Bluefire4]

9 minutes ago, danlhart87 said:

Van Jefferson.

I respect Van Jefferson, but he's not fast enough to be an effective route runner down the field in the NFL. Love what he did in one-on-ones at the Senior Bowl, but he didn't have that same production in actual games when pass rushers and other receivers were present. 

[Hark]

Why is Mims falling so far?

[WifiGuy]

4 minutes ago, EastStreet said:

Not really, not for a few spots, and drafting a RB that high.

I'll get over it. He better catch the ball really well.

a reach? Come on say it

[NFLfan]

Noooo! I love this guy. He goes to the Bears. Goodness gracious. 

[CamMo]

I gotta say, the virtual Colts fans are doing a great job of cheering and getting loud. It was noticeable compared to some of these picks.

 

 

[life long]

2 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

Huh?

 

I just wrote coaches think they can coach it out of the player.   And you took that as negative?

 

I’ve said I like the pick.  I’m surprised, but I like the pick.   

 

2 minutes ago, PrincetonTiger said:

Nix is a special teams ace

I obviously like nix over Wilkins, but that is another reason I like him over wilkins. Wilkins for being productive on limited snaps received just that. Limited snaps. I want players who play. I could be wrong but that's what camp is for...

[EastStreet]

17 minutes ago, DougDew said:

I think he can.  Has mileage, but has also proven to be durable.  You and me would like a pass catcher, but Taylor is bigger and faster than Mack, so he's still an upgrade regardless, IMO.

 

What do we have left.  75 and 122?  Do we still go O?

OL, TE, or DE with the next two. S or CB wouldn't shock me either. 

 

As far as Taylor, love his production, hate his mileage, and concerned a bit with the fumbles. Not really a power back, but he's closer than Mack. Like I said, hope he can catch.

[Smoke317]

Just now, dgambill said:

I look at it this way. If Mack does leave next year he will likely net a 4th rd compensatory pick maybe even 3rd if someone goes crazy with a big contract. I don’t mind the investment for his replacement given how talented and rugged Taylor has been. Give me 4 years and we can do the same finding his replacement.

That’s how I see it unfolding. We’re gonna run Taylor into the ground over the next 4 years & then let him go too unless he immediately explodes & becomes a top 3-5 back which could be possible with our O Line.  

[jameszeigler834]

3 minutes ago, Smoke317 said:

Steelers have developed a lot of solid receivers over the years. Claypool could flash. 

That gets the Steelers offense fired back up its also takes the double teams back off of JUJU.

[poilucelt]

what DLs are left? Elliott, Gallimore, Madubuike, Wonnum, Zuniga, Okwara?

[jameszeigler834]

1 minute ago, EastStreet said:

OL, TE, or DE with the next two. S or CB wouldn't shock me either. 

 

As far as Taylor, love his production, hate his mileage, and concerned a bit with the fumbles. Not really a power back, but he's closer than Mack. Like I said, hope he can catch.

They can fix the fumbles.

[NewColtsFan]

2 minutes ago, Hark said:

Why is Mims falling so far?

Could be a health issue?   That’s typically the answer when a player of his quality lasts longer than expected.

[jameszeigler834]

The one thing that suprises me is that Hamler and Claypool went before MIMs he is falling like a brick.

[DoubleE Colt]

Epenesa is falling further than I thought 

[PrincetonTiger]

1 minute ago, life long said:

 

I obviously like nix over Wilkins, but that is another reason I like him over wilkins. Wilkins for being productive on limited snaps received just that. Limited snaps. I want players who play. I could be wrong but that's what camp is for...

 At least for me they are in different player pools

 

    Nix is with Doyle, MAC and Burton not MM, JT, NH, JW

[dgambill]

3 minutes ago, Smoke317 said:

That’s how I see it unfolding. We’re gonna run Taylor into the ground over the next 4 years & then let him go too unless he immediately explodes & becomes a top 3-5 back which could be possible with our O Line.  

Honestly it’s even better if he does establish himself as that...much better trade fodder or net you better compensatory pick value.

[John Hammonds]

New drinking game!

Every time Trey Wingo describes a player as "very interesting"