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DAY 1: WINNERS
1. BUCS - VERNON HARGREAVES (#11)
Wow. Tampa was in the market for an edge rusher from the beginning, but perhaps they felt it was too early for Lawson. Or Rankins, DT who flew up the boards late. So the Bucs land arguably the best DB in the class, perhaps even better than Ramsey. VH3 certainly has the better ball skills. Not only does Tampa land one of the best players in the class, but they add a fourth-round pick through Chicago. Bucs now have two fourth-round and two sixth-round selections.
2. DOLPHINS - LAREMY TUNSIL (#13)
The draft day controversy is well-documented with Tunsil's social media getting hacked and Suzy Kolber pressing him with penetrating questions. However, Tunsil, coached up successfully by agent Jimmy Sexton, passed his first test by handling the situation with relative grace. He lost A LOT of money falling out of the top 5, all to Miami's benefit. There were rumors the Dolphins would trade up to #8 for Elliott but Dallas quickly killed that mirage. Quick, agile, balanced. Good amount of natural talent but could add more power to his game. I have Tunsil graded above Stanley, who had some issues with Clemson's Shaq Lawson. My impression is Stanley will be good to great, but Tunsil has the potential to be a dominant tackle. Baltimore ultimately went safe at #6 because there are off-field concerns with Tunsil, unlike Stanley.
3. BROWNS - COREY COLEMAN (#15)
Sashi Brown is obliterating his first draft process. Acquired a whole hoard of picks for Philly to secure Wentz. Dropped only six places to add third-round and fourth-round picks this year, plus Philly's 2017 first and 2018 second. Shrewd business with an organization filled with gaping personnel holes. Starting with replacing quality guys like Mack and Gipson through FA. WR was a need but I feel Sashi took the wrong guy. Went for the alluring speed when Coleman is far from a finished product in regards to route running. Much prefer Doctson here or even Treadwell. But let's not forget Sashi dropped another seven slots from #8 originally to add Tennessee's second-round pick in 2017. Cleveland Browns now own, besides their own selections, Philly's first and Titans' second in 2017.
DAY 1: LOSERS
1. TITANS - JACK CONKLIN ( #8 )
Jon Robinson did so well to trade back from first overall to stockpile picks, swinging #1, #113, #177 for #15, #43, #45, #76 plus STL's 1st and 3rd in 2017. Laremy Tunsil was reportedly their coveted guy all the way, so I have no gripes with Tennessee trading from #15 to #8 to get a cornerstone OT. Robinson traded away #15, #76, 2017 second-round pick for #8 and #176. Amazing job to build for the future through the Rams, yet still have the opportunity to land Tunsil seven spots down from the top. So they select Conklin? I get he's got a nasty streak and will grade as a plus-run blocker, but I truly believe he won't cut it at LT or RT, ultimately forcing a move inside to guard years down the road. You simply don't take interior lineman with a top-10 selection.
2. BEARS - LEONARD FLOYD (#9)
The move up makes sense. Giants did not conceal their intentions well if Floyd was truly Reese's guy all along. Ryan Pace felt compelled to leapfrog the G-Men at #10 to get Floyd. Gave Tampa a fourth-round pick to jump two draft slots. Floyd had a strong Combine showing but there are major questions surrounding his frame at the next level. Additionally he looked very uncomfortable in coverage at UGA. There's risk being carried with this top-10 selection, but not without potential upside too.
3. GIANTS - ELI APPLE (#10)
I seriously think Jerry Reese is actively attempting to be relived from his GM duties. CB was not New York's most pressing need. They allegedly coveted Floyd most or hoped 'Zeke/Tunsil fell. Tunsil would've been a tremendous value pick here. So Reese goes corner, fine, but how do you justify Apple over VH3? And I'm a Buckeye supporter through and through. Apple's size and speed combo are intriguing but he's raw in coverage and only had 1 INT last year at tO$U. You worry about concentration lapses and penalties as early growing pains.
1. BUCS - VERNON HARGREAVES (#11)
Wow. Tampa was in the market for an edge rusher from the beginning, but perhaps they felt it was too early for Lawson. Or Rankins, DT who flew up the boards late. So the Bucs land arguably the best DB in the class, perhaps even better than Ramsey. VH3 certainly has the better ball skills. Not only does Tampa land one of the best players in the class, but they add a fourth-round pick through Chicago. Bucs now have two fourth-round and two sixth-round selections.
2. DOLPHINS - LAREMY TUNSIL (#13)
The draft day controversy is well-documented with Tunsil's social media getting hacked and Suzy Kolber pressing him with penetrating questions. However, Tunsil, coached up successfully by agent Jimmy Sexton, passed his first test by handling the situation with relative grace. He lost A LOT of money falling out of the top 5, all to Miami's benefit. There were rumors the Dolphins would trade up to #8 for Elliott but Dallas quickly killed that mirage. Quick, agile, balanced. Good amount of natural talent but could add more power to his game. I have Tunsil graded above Stanley, who had some issues with Clemson's Shaq Lawson. My impression is Stanley will be good to great, but Tunsil has the potential to be a dominant tackle. Baltimore ultimately went safe at #6 because there are off-field concerns with Tunsil, unlike Stanley.
3. BROWNS - COREY COLEMAN (#15)
Sashi Brown is obliterating his first draft process. Acquired a whole hoard of picks for Philly to secure Wentz. Dropped only six places to add third-round and fourth-round picks this year, plus Philly's 2017 first and 2018 second. Shrewd business with an organization filled with gaping personnel holes. Starting with replacing quality guys like Mack and Gipson through FA. WR was a need but I feel Sashi took the wrong guy. Went for the alluring speed when Coleman is far from a finished product in regards to route running. Much prefer Doctson here or even Treadwell. But let's not forget Sashi dropped another seven slots from #8 originally to add Tennessee's second-round pick in 2017. Cleveland Browns now own, besides their own selections, Philly's first and Titans' second in 2017.
DAY 1: LOSERS
1. TITANS - JACK CONKLIN ( #8 )
Jon Robinson did so well to trade back from first overall to stockpile picks, swinging #1, #113, #177 for #15, #43, #45, #76 plus STL's 1st and 3rd in 2017. Laremy Tunsil was reportedly their coveted guy all the way, so I have no gripes with Tennessee trading from #15 to #8 to get a cornerstone OT. Robinson traded away #15, #76, 2017 second-round pick for #8 and #176. Amazing job to build for the future through the Rams, yet still have the opportunity to land Tunsil seven spots down from the top. So they select Conklin? I get he's got a nasty streak and will grade as a plus-run blocker, but I truly believe he won't cut it at LT or RT, ultimately forcing a move inside to guard years down the road. You simply don't take interior lineman with a top-10 selection.
2. BEARS - LEONARD FLOYD (#9)
The move up makes sense. Giants did not conceal their intentions well if Floyd was truly Reese's guy all along. Ryan Pace felt compelled to leapfrog the G-Men at #10 to get Floyd. Gave Tampa a fourth-round pick to jump two draft slots. Floyd had a strong Combine showing but there are major questions surrounding his frame at the next level. Additionally he looked very uncomfortable in coverage at UGA. There's risk being carried with this top-10 selection, but not without potential upside too.
3. GIANTS - ELI APPLE (#10)
I seriously think Jerry Reese is actively attempting to be relived from his GM duties. CB was not New York's most pressing need. They allegedly coveted Floyd most or hoped 'Zeke/Tunsil fell. Tunsil would've been a tremendous value pick here. So Reese goes corner, fine, but how do you justify Apple over VH3? And I'm a Buckeye supporter through and through. Apple's size and speed combo are intriguing but he's raw in coverage and only had 1 INT last year at tO$U. You worry about concentration lapses and penalties as early growing pains.
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