2024 Gavin's Mock Draft - Participants (Any New as well) Invited!

[Hark]

I'm willing to give it a go. Will depend on timing if I'm available, but sounds fun. I will take any team.

[VikingsFanInChennai]

Only 10 teams are left to be taken

 

NFC: 

 

49ers

Rams 

Cowboys 

Bucs 

Panthers 

 

 AFC: 

 

Dolphins  

Texans  

Colts (Lucky Draw) 

Browns 

Ravens 

Steelers 

 

Teams assigned: 

 

Yoshinator - Denver Broncos 

Colts Germany - New York Giants 

Stitches - Chicago Bears 

Defjamz26 - Philadelphia Eagles 

Solid84 - Arizona Cardinals 

Chad72 - Detroit Lions

Coltsfanej - Washington Commanders 

Archer - New England Patriots 

SaturdayAllDay - New Orleans Saints 

John Hammonds - Green Bay Packers 

PRnum1 - Buffalo Bills 

CR91 - Las Vegas Raiders

Indyfan4life - Minnesota Vikings 

EasyE - Los Angeles Chargers 

Tom Diggs - Atlanta Falcons 

VikingsFanInChennai - Jacksonville Jaguars @VikingsFanInChennai

Tweezy32 - Tennessee Titans @tweezy32

RollerColt - Cincinnati Bengals 

csmopar - Seattle Seahawks @csmopar

jvan1973 - Kansas City Chiefs 

Hark - NY Jets @Hark

[VikingsFanInChennai]

I'll give a couple of days time (the weekend) for regulars like @danlhart87, @RNGDShobby or anyone else interested to check in their interests. 

[VikingsFanInChennai]

@tweezy32, @Hark, @csmopar 

I've assigned teams that have top 16 draft picks for you as you've stated no team preference, in case you'd like a different team, let me know. 

[Hark]

18 hours ago, VikingsFanInChennai said:

@tweezy32, @Hark, @csmopar 

I've assigned teams that have top 16 draft picks for you as you've stated no team preference, in case you'd like a different team, let me know. 

Time to research the Jets roster.

[NFLfan]

40 minutes ago, Hark said:

Time to research the Jets roster.

 

They will need a QB at some point.

[NFLfan]

@WarGhost21 , @MB-ColtsFan , @IinD, @shakedownstreet

 

Do you wish to participate? Some of you are here almost daily. This might be something to follow and help improve a team (or deplete an enemy/division team's talent).

 

[Hark]

1 hour ago, NFLfan said:

 

They will need a QB at some point.

No question, but their o-line is a train wreck. Other than center, they seem to need help everywhere.

[NFLfan]

25 minutes ago, Hark said:

No question, but their o-line is a train wreck. Other than center, they seem to need help everywhere.

 

You may be right. Jets fans say that the biggest needs are on OL. I did not realize Mekhi Becton was a free agent. He is only 24. The Jets have Alijah Vera-Tucker and Joe Tippmann, both of whom were well-regarded.

[NFLfan]

@runthepost  Sign up here. I believe these teams are still seeking GMs.

 

NFC: 

 

49ers

Rams 

Cowboys 

Bucs 

Panthers 

 

 AFC: 

 

Dolphins  

Texans  

Colts (Lucky Draw) 

Browns 

Ravens 

Steelers 

 

***Can't pick the Colts. There will be a drawing. You can select any other team.

 

 

[runthepost]

14 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

@runthepost  Sign up here. I believe these teams are still seeking GMs.

 

NFC: 

 

49ers

Rams 

Cowboys 

Bucs 

Panthers 

 

 AFC: 

 

Dolphins  

Texans  

Colts (Lucky Draw) 

Browns 

Ravens 

Steelers 

 

***Can't pick the Colts. There will be a drawing. You can select any other team.

 

 

Texans

[Hark]

1 hour ago, NFLfan said:

 

You may be right. Jets fans say that the biggest needs are on OL. I did not realize Mekhi Becton was a free agent. He is only 24. The Jets have Alijah Vera-Tucker and Joe Tippmann, both of whom were well-regarded.

They have a 5th year option on Becton, but their cap situation is not good. I don't think they can afford to pick it up. They need guards, another tackle, and some kind of receiving weapon to take some heat off Wilson. Haven't looked at the defense yet, but they were pretty good on that side of the ball. Makes me realize how much better the situation is for the Colts.

[Solid84]

Out of curiosity, are we following specific rules for trading or do possible trade partners figure it out amongst themselves?

[chad72]

11 minutes ago, Solid84 said:

Out of curiosity, are we following specific rules for trading or do possible trade partners figure it out amongst themselves?

 

The GMs have always figured it out amongst themselves in the past and notify the commish after everything has been agreed on. Then the commish would interfere ONLY if it is a lop sided trade (like trading DaVante Adams for a 4th or 5th rounder etc. )

[John Hammonds]

If I do not win the Colts lottery, I would be willing to run a 2nd team, if needed.

[VikingsFanInChennai]

1 hour ago, Solid84 said:

Out of curiosity, are we following specific rules for trading or do possible trade partners figure it out amongst themselves?

Yes, GMs can PM among themselves, and when they finalize, they need to inform commish (just add commish to the PM chat at that point or earlier).. once all parties are in agreement, either the commish or GM involved can announce the trade, and the draft order will be updated. 

[VikingsFanInChennai]

2 hours ago, Hark said:

They have a 5th year option on Becton, but their cap situation is not good. I don't think they can afford to pick it up. They need guards, another tackle, and some kind of receiving weapon to take some heat off Wilson. Haven't looked at the defense yet, but they were pretty good on that side of the ball. Makes me realize how much better the situation is for the Colts.

Having to draft a QB is sometimes a blessing, and could sometimes be curse - taking you away from other elite talents, especially if the favored QBs are already taken earlier in the draft. I don't envy that situation during the draft 

[NFLfan]

On 3/8/2024 at 4:09 PM, VikingsFanInChennai said:

I'll give a couple of days time (the weekend) for regulars like @danlhart87, @RNGDShobby or anyone else interested to check in their interests. 

 

I reached out to @RNGDShobby And he replied that he won't be able to make it this year.

 

I also reached out to Dan but he has not replied.

[NFLfan]

2 hours ago, Hark said:

They have a 5th year option on Becton, but their cap situation is not good. I don't think they can afford to pick it up. They need guards, another tackle, and some kind of receiving weapon to take some heat off Wilson. Haven't looked at the defense yet, but they were pretty good on that side of the ball. Makes me realize how much better the situation is for the Colts.

 

Their defense is really good!

[VikingsFanInChennai]

28 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

I reached out to @RNGDShobby And he replied that he won't be able to make it this year.

 

I also reached out to Dan but he has not replied.

Looks like both of them got a PM each from both of us at the same time 

[NFLfan]

22 minutes ago, VikingsFanInChennai said:

Looks like both of them got a PM each from both of us at the same time 

I sent it yesterday. It was a group PM.

[NFLfan]

1 hour ago, VikingsFanInChennai said:

Having to draft a QB is sometimes a blessing, and could sometimes be curse - taking you away from other elite talents, especially if the favored QBs are already taken earlier in the draft. I don't envy that situation during the draft 

 

Exactly. Remember when we drafted Christian Ponder? What a reach! I loved Rick Spielman (former Vikes GM), but he was not good at drafting QBs.

[Archer]

Still willing to take a second team that you can feel free to randomly assign me if need be…

[VikingsFanInChennai]

27 minutes ago, Archer said:

Still willing to take a second team that you can feel free to randomly assign me if need be…

Sure,, let's give couple of days time to see if anyone else joins. On Tuesday, We will assign second team to whoever has offered willingness to take the extra load. 

[stitches]

BTW, am I allowed to trade Justin Fields? If I am allowed to do it, I'd like to hear some offers for him. It might help me with maneuvering around the draft since the Bears don't really have a ton of picks in this draft. Cheers  

[VikingsFanInChennai]

1 hour ago, stitches said:

BTW, am I allowed to trade Justin Fields? If I am allowed to do it, I'd like to hear some offers for him. It might help me with maneuvering around the draft since the Bears don't really have a ton of picks in this draft. Cheers  

Players' trades are NOT included usually, and that would be the case this year. We can act like Fields is relegated to top backup QB in the league  and Bears may do so too. 

[Solid84]

When will the mock start?

 

It might be an idea for GMs to wait and see if their teams do any FA moves - and possibly acquire/lose some picks. 

[stitches]

4 hours ago, VikingsFanInChennai said:

Players' trades are NOT included usually, and that would be the case this year. We can act like Fields is relegated to top backup QB in the league  and Bears may do so too. 

I think the Bears will likely get at least one second rounder for him by someone in the real world. I guess we will see soon enough, but not sure there will be much interest in him here... 

[VikingsFanInChennai]

1 hour ago, stitches said:

I think the Bears will likely get at least one second rounder for him by someone in the real world. I guess we will see soon enough, but not sure there will be much interest in him here... 

I think he definitely would get a second round pick for Bears, and not a first round draft pick for sure. He's still a very high level athlete who could score a lot by his legs, and teams with good all round roster like Steelers could go for him. After all, they won with Trubisky, Rudolph, Pickett and the likes, Fields gives much better chance than any of them. Some team will definitely trade for him, if Bears decide to move on from him. 

[NFLfan]

6 hours ago, VikingsFanInChennai said:

Players' trades are NOT included usually, and that would be the case this year. We can act like Fields is relegated to top backup QB in the league  and Bears may do so too. 

 

It is likely that the Bears will trade Fields before the Mock Draft.

[stitches]

26 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

It is likely that the Bears will trade Fields before the Mock Draft.

Fingers crossed... I need more picks 

[NFLfan]

4 minutes ago, stitches said:

Fingers crossed... I need more picks 

 

How many do you have in 7 rounds? I know that the Bears have 2 in the first round.

[stitches]

15 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

How many do you have in 7 rounds? I know that the Bears have 2 in the first round.

Only 5... 

[VikingsFanInChennai]

5 hours ago, stitches said:

Only 5... 

Mock draft goes at full speed for first 4 rounds and then loses steam 🚂 after that, and Bears have 5 premium picks in these 4 rounds. I'm sure there will be trade requests for both of the top 10 picks. As you said, Bears may get value in more picks, and they're going to be active in free agency as well to fill some needs. 

[coltsfanej]

Since we’ve settled in on going after QB this draft, we’ve decided to trade Sam Howell to the Seahawks. We appreciate the work Sam put in while here in Washington but we want to do what is best for him and his future as well as moving forward with our plans for the future of the Commanders. 

We will receive picks 78 and 152 in exchange for Howell, picks 102 and 179. 

 

[EasyE]

On 3/8/2024 at 4:06 PM, VikingsFanInChennai said:

Only 10 teams are left to be taken

 

NFC: 

 

49ers

Rams 

Cowboys 

Bucs 

Panthers 

 

 AFC: 

 

Dolphins  

Texans  

Colts (Lucky Draw) 

Browns 

Ravens 

Steelers 

 

Teams assigned: 

 

Yoshinator - Denver Broncos 

Colts Germany - New York Giants 

Stitches - Chicago Bears 

Defjamz26 - Philadelphia Eagles 

Solid84 - Arizona Cardinals 

Chad72 - Detroit Lions

Coltsfanej - Washington Commanders 

Archer - New England Patriots 

SaturdayAllDay - New Orleans Saints 

John Hammonds - Green Bay Packers 

PRnum1 - Buffalo Bills 

CR91 - Las Vegas Raiders

Indyfan4life - Minnesota Vikings 

EasyE - Los Angeles Chargers 

Tom Diggs - Atlanta Falcons 

VikingsFanInChennai - Jacksonville Jaguars @VikingsFanInChennai

Tweezy32 - Tennessee Titans @tweezy32

RollerColt - Cincinnati Bengals 

csmopar - Seattle Seahawks @csmopar

jvan1973 - Kansas City Chiefs 

Hark - NY Jets @Hark

Is it okay if I back out of this draft? I have some health matters I'm dealing with. I'm not sure I can commit to this right now. To much life things going on right now. I would appreciate it if I can back out. Not that I want to. Hopefully I can get back to normal health. Thanks!!

[VikingsFanInChennai]

3 hours ago, EasyE said:

Is it okay if I back out of this draft? I have some health matters I'm dealing with. I'm not sure I can commit to this right now. To much life things going on right now. I would appreciate it if I can back out. Not that I want to. Hopefully I can get back to normal health. Thanks!!

Sure, you can always come back and check around draft time.

 

What happens is we'd end up with few GMs taking extra duty taking 2 or 3 teams during the draft, so if you want to come back and join during the draft, there will be no problem assigning a team back for you.

 

Take Care. 

[VikingsFanInChennai]

5 hours ago, coltsfanej said:

Since we’ve settled in on going after QB this draft, we’ve decided to trade Sam Howell to the Seahawks. We appreciate the work Sam put in while here in Washington but we want to do what is best for him and his future as well as moving forward with our plans for the future of the Commanders. 

We will receive picks 78 and 152 in exchange for Howell, picks 102 and 179. 

 

I'm surprised Howell got good returns, he did have some great games and earned lots of recognition. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

3 hours ago, EasyE said:

Is it okay if I back out of this draft? I have some health matters I'm dealing with. I'm not sure I can commit to this right now. To much life things going on right now. I would appreciate it if I can back out. Not that I want to. Hopefully I can get back to normal health. Thanks!!

Get well, I will be waiting for you when the season starts regarding our picks each week (sarcasm). In all seriousness, Take care.

[coltsfanej]

1 hour ago, VikingsFanInChennai said:

I'm surprised Howell got good returns, he did have some great games and earned lots of recognition. 

Yea I think he did enough for a tan to take a flower on him. I think he showed he could at least be a solid backup with some upside.