The Woodhead and Carr signings were meh. Carr isn't that good anymore, but he's probably average. His durability is his best quality. I actually preferred Claiborne, just because his potential is higher, 1-year prove-it deals ensure you get their best effort, and if he performs well, you get a nice comp. pick in the event you don't sign them. Claiborne is retarded though.

I actually don't have much of a preference regarding who we draft this year. I'd like to trade down into the mid to late 20s and pick up an additional 2nd round pick if I had my wish, since this draft matches our needs quite well apart from our OL holes.

I'm going to be seriously underwhelmed if they take Cam Robinson at #16, but at least I'm prepared for it emotionally. I mean, it fits a need if you're OK with having either Robinson or Lewis play LG while the other plays RT, but ideally I'd rather they just draft a true LG in the mid-rounds and let Lewis play RT, which is where he should be imo, given his height/leverage concerns at LG (makes him an underwhelming run-blocker).

Reuben Foster is the player I want least of all. 1-year wonder, surrounded by immense talent so he's free to work in space and make plays. Low-impact position. I'd like a playmaker at #16.

This post was edited by Terps on Apr 3 2017 02:41pm

I was hoping they wouldn't do this. Jernigan was in a contract year. I had a good feeling he was going to perform at a high level and earn us a nice compensatory pick.

I can sort of see why they traded him--he's a better fit as a 4-3 DT, he frequently does stupid things on the field, and they have the emerging Pierce as a better option in the interior--but I was still hoping they'd keep him.

Moving up 25 spots in the 3rd doesn't seem like enough compensation; I would rather have kept him for his contract year and then taken the 4th round comp. pick a year later.

I like that Mangold is visiting here after saying this:



I do wish we'd sign him regardless lol. Unless you're drafting Lamp or Pocic, any center you draft is probably going to need time to develop anyway. I'm not really excited to see Jensen or Urschel start at C next season, though neither would be any worse than Zuttah was last season.

This post was edited by Terps on Apr 6 2017 12:23am

this seems like a good place to post pictures of cocainekitty

So we got a good player?

I think he'll be good in his contract year, just not someone who should ever receive a big deal because I question his motivation. He seems to have above-average pass-rushing skills for an interior lineman and is alright vs the run, but he lacks consistency. Also he'll make really, REALLY stupid personal foul penalties on occasion.

He had... I think 4 sacks and 22 tackles through 8 games to start the year, and then finished with 1 sack and 7 tackles in the final 8 games. So it'll depend on which Jernigan you're getting. I'm thinking he'll play motivated in his contract year. Plus he'll have Cox drawing most of the attention away from him, something he didn't have as a 3-4 end here.

This is probably the first draft where I don't have a strong preference regarding who I want in the first. I guess OJ Howard (unlikely) or Barnett are my biggest preferences if I had to choose among the realistic options, but otherwise I'd rather trade down and let someone fall to us while amassing picks for this draft (next draft is not as deep; picks aren't worth as much).


What I am certain of is my list of players I don't want:

Cam Robinson: if they're drafting him to play RT, then I do not want him, since Alex Lewis really needs to play RT since he's an average LG, in which case you'd essentially be addressing the hole at LG by drafting a RT at 16 and forcing someone to play out of position at LG. If they're drafting him because they think he can be the next KO at LG, then I'm cool with it.

Reuben Foster: we simply don't need to spend the #16 overall pick on a non-rush LB, especially when we have CJ Mosley. Considering how much nickle we play, it's just highly unnecessary. Furthermore, Foster has bust potential: he was slow to learn the game mentally, 2016 was his only season of high production, and he had a beastly Alabama DL that left him free to make plays and work in space.

Jabrill Peppers: I feel like I shouldn't even have to entertain the thought of drafting a 2nd round box safety at #16 overall, so it should be needless to say I do not want Peppers.

Haason Reddick: he's way too similar to Correa as a speed rusher who is too lightweight to play the edge every down. Plus he's a project, switching from DE to LB. Way too much risk to be take at #16.

John Ross: I really just don't want another WR with serious knee concerns, plus his small frame makes me doubt he'll survive in the NFL. Flacco really needs a bigger WR for his characteristic jump-balls; his poor accuracy won't allow him to take full advantage of a quicker wideout like Ross.


I'm basically the madmartigan of the thread these days, but I'd like to hear from y'all if you have any preferences for the draft

This post was edited by Terps on Apr 18 2017 12:34am

I mean, I'm not saying he's not enticing; I'm just saying I've had enough of Perriman to want to draft another fragile WR.

Zay Jones is honestly my favorite WR in this class.

I wonder if we'll end the season in Cincinnati for like the 10th straight year