2024 NFL Draft Thread Day 1 (Final Discussions, Predictions, Rumors, etc…). ****NO SPOILERS****

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, NFLfan said:

@John Hammonds Terrion Arnold took off his classes. I like this kid.

[Shive]

1 minute ago, Solid84 said:

Did the Packers run in that DeJean pick, lol? It's in...

You know they did lol

[John Hammonds]

Jordan Morgan?  whoa.

[Solid84]

Well damn... an OT for the Packers.

[csmopar]

1 minute ago, Solid84 said:

Well damn... an OT for the Packers.

That’s good for us

[NFLfan]

@VikingsFanInChennai Kirk is stunned.

 

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/kirk-cousins-michael-penix-jr-draft-pick-falcons/383f83a43fe7e86dd458dd67

[Shive]

2 minutes ago, Solid84 said:

Well damn... an OT for the Packers.

Wasn't what I expected, but I'm also not shocked at all.

[Lancer1]

39 minutes ago, Shive said:

I think we've seen that small WRs can be successful if they're used properly. He has a lot more technical refinement than he gets credit for and Steichen is an offensive mind that could make use of his explosiveness while minimizing the issues his size could present. I think he's way closer to TY than John Ross.

I'm really looking forward to seeing how Josh Downs does with a full year of NFL experience under his belt.

[NFLfan]

Just now, Shive said:

Wasn't what I expected, but I'm also not shocked at all.

 

Why did everyone believe that Dejean would be drafted by Green Bay?

[csmopar]

Just now, NFLfan said:

@VikingsFanInChennai Kirk is stunned.

 

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/kirk-cousins-michael-penix-jr-draft-pick-falcons/383f83a43fe7e86dd458dd67

I think the entire nfl world is. But let’s face it, it’s still Kirk’s team. They just want the kid to ride behind him to learn. Kirk likely retires in two years, this kid takes over and the Falcons have the potential to be good for a long while if either of them or both pan out

[Solid84]

3 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

Why did everyone believe that Dejean would be drafted by Green Bay?

They apparently have a thing for Iowa guys and I think experts were lining up to mock DeJean to them, lol.

[John Hammonds]

Just now, NFLfan said:

 

Why did everyone believe that Dejean would be drafted by Green Bay?

Because everybody follows my lead.  They know I'm usually right.  *wink*

[Shive]

Just now, NFLfan said:

@VikingsFanInChennai Kirk is stunned.

 

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/kirk-cousins-michael-penix-jr-draft-pick-falcons/383f83a43fe7e86dd458dd67

Brett Kollmann was saying he's heard someone mention that with the possible Cousins tampering, they could expect to lose their 1st round pick next year, so they made the QB move this year while they still could.

[NFLfan]

2 minutes ago, csmopar said:

I think the entire nfl world is. But let’s face it, it’s still Kirk’s team. They just want the kid to ride behind him to learn. Kirk likely retires in two years, this kid takes over and the Falcons have the potential to be good for a long while if either of them or both pan out

 

I don't get why they drafted him. It seemed like a reach. It was not a need. They could have drafted Odunze or any number of defensive players. I don't get it.

1 minute ago, Shive said:

Brett Kollmann was saying he's heard someone mention that with the possible Cousins tampering, they could expect to lose their 1st round pick next year, so they made the QB move this year while they still could.

 

I did not think of that.

 

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[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, NFLfan said:

 

I don't get why they drafted him. It seemed like a reach. It was not a need. They could have drafted Odunze or any number of defensive players. I don't get it.

Because Kirk only has 2 or 3 years left. It is like Rodgers and Love. I get it, also Penix was the best pure passer in this draft. 

[csmopar]

1 minute ago, NFLfan said:

 

I don't get why they drafted him. It seemed like a reach. It was not a need. They could have drafted Odunze or any number of defensive players. I don't get it.

I don’t either 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Nobody watched Washington all year is the problem. I watched them all year. Penix was running a pro-style offense looking like Warren Moon at times. 

[tweezy32]

Here’s to hoping cooper still slides to the colts 2nd

[Solid84]

The Cardinals taking Darius Robinson. I would've liked CB, IOL or DT here, but there's been a run on DEs, so I guess they felt they needed to get in on it.

[Happy2BeHere]

Still would like colts to trade up into the first and get a difference maker with that 5th yr option.

[ColtStrong2013]

17 minutes ago, VikingsFanInChennai said:

What would you find out?

 

That was said about the current pass rushers. Which Ballard seems to agree

If it can’t sustain… I think that concern was just addressed. With a new and revered d-line coach and a high level pass rusher that will be on the field often from the start, this defensive line will bring pressure. If the back end improves (and it should just from an offseason growth standpoint, let alone any further additions from here) the defensive line could elevate big time from a pressure standpoint. 

[Yoshinator]

Yeah, the EDGEs flying off the board. There might be a decent corner like Rakestraw that falls to the Colts at 46.

[Shive]

Just now, Solid84 said:

The Cardinals taking Darius Robinson. I would've liked CB, IOL or DT here, but there's been a run on DEs, so I guess they felt they needed to get in on it.

I think they get the benefit of the inside/outside versatility with Robinson.

[Lancer1]

4 minutes ago, csmopar said:

I think the entire nfl world is. But let’s face it, it’s still Kirk’s team. They just want the kid to ride behind him to learn. Kirk likely retires in two years, this kid takes over and the Falcons have the potential to be good for a long while if either of them or both pan out

Many QBs drafted in the 1st round have had to ride the bench and back up a veteran before getting their own chance to run the offense - Philip Rivers definitely didn't like it but in the end, I think overall he was better for the experience.

[Solid84]

Just now, Shive said:

I think they get the benefit of the inside/outside versatility with Robinson.

True. They are moving from 3-4 to 4-3 as well, so they really need to revamp almost all of that Dline.

[Shive]

KC moved up!

[ChuggaBeer]

Just now, Shive said:

KC moved up!

I'm betting they take Worthy 

 

[Solid84]

Wait, the Chiefs moved up...

[Happy2BeHere]

What’s the terms of the chiefs trade ?

[John Hammonds]

Just now, ChuggaBeer said:

I'm betting they take Worthy 

 

Agreed.  Make up for the loss of Tyreek Hill.

Oh, and release Kedarius Toney at the same time?

[Solid84]

1 minute ago, Happy2BeHere said:

What’s the terms of the chiefs trade ?

GMs duel at midnight! Flint-lock pistols!

[Shive]

Just now, ChuggaBeer said:

I'm betting they take Worthy 

 

[IndyEV]

Btw it’s been 30 years since the Colts have had 2 1st round draft picks in a single year!

[tweezy32]

They will replace there CB

[runthepost]

Just now, tweezy32 said:

They will replace there CB

No need too with McDuffie they got Worthy lol 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Not too brag or anything but I told everyone in here that Penix should go in the top 10 in the draft. I had him in my mock going to the Giants at 6. People actually told me no way he goes top 10 and some laughed. I was like ok, watch and see. 

 

My original mock was:

1. Caleb Williams to the Bears

2. Jayden Daniels to the Commanders

3. Drake Maye to the Pats

4. Marvin Harrison Jr to the Cards

5. Malik Nabors to the Chargers (I was wrong there)

6. Michael Penix Jr to the Giants

7. Joe Alt to the Titans

8. Dallas Turner to the Falcons

-that was my top 8.

[Solid84]

The Chiefs got Xavier Worthy... I hate it...

 

 

[NFLfan]

I could have predicted that. Lol

[Lancer1]

5 minutes ago, ChuggaBeer said:

I'm betting they take Worthy 

 

You called it!

[stitches]

Dammit... I wanted him for us...