Combine Preview: Top Prospects

[Solar7]

I appreciate you as a fellow member and feel like we have always gotten along, but I hope you understand what it feels like to write a detailed thread about 15 prospects and the first member to respond singles out one of the 15 he doesn't like and makes it sound like I am crazy to like a QB like Jackson. Which, when you think about it, is not much different than what BW52 said to you from the opposite point of view.

You say it was supposed to be humorous, but then you actually defend your position that Jackson won't work as a QB and should be a WR. Thus, your comment wasn't meant to be humorous---which is exactly how I took it.

I can understand and respect your opinion, when it is stated respectfully and meant to enhance a discussion. Many people are very divided about Jackson. Then again, so were many people divided about Deshaun Watson. It's worth a discussion---not a scornful "please stop" dismissal.

Mitch, I hate to bring up a topic from another thread, but c’mon man. This is a forum where some posters are on their phones during their lunch breaks, bathroom breaks, or to kill some time at the office.

Some people are going to be short, some people are going to be snarky, some people are going to flatly disagree with you and not have the time to refute it with a 3 paragraph message.

I really suggest you stop taking every disagreement personally, or invest less time in your posts if the responses make you feel like they’re not respecting your effort.

 

[Chopper0080]

Mitch, I hate to bring up a topic from another thread, but c’mon man. This is a forum where some posters are on their phones during their lunch breaks, bathroom breaks, or to kill some time at the office.

Some people are going to be short, some people are going to be snarky, some people are going to flatly disagree with you and not have the time to refute it with a 3 paragraph message.

I really suggest you stop taking every disagreement personally, or invest less time in your posts if the responses make you feel like they’re not respecting your effort.

Congratulations Solar, YOU JUST MADE THE LIST!!!

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

To the NFL teams considering Lamar Jackson: Pass him up at your own risk.

https://www.courier-journal.com/sto...2018/02/27/lamar-jackson-nfl-draft/375081002/

2018 NFL Draft: Why Mel Kiper Jr. is wrong about Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson

http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffa..._is_wrong_about_josh_allen_lamar_jackson.html

Dig the second article pointing out what a buffoon Kiper is

 

[Jetstream Green]

Mel Kiper Jr.
@MelKiperESPN

Louisville offensive tackle Geron Christian is a prospect to keep an eye on at the NFL combine in Indianapolis this week. At 6-foot-5, 298 pounds, he measured in with impressive 35 1/4-inch arms and 10 3/4-inch hands on Wednesday. Christian, who started... (link: http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-40017013-4) espn.com/espn/now?nowId…

It's asking a lot for me to keep an eye on any OL from Louisville when Lamar Jackson had to keep his eye on almost every DL which rushed him. I think this might be a perfect example where measurables and combine tricks do not equate success in the NFL... can he play football

 

[Cheesebeef]

I appreciate you as a fellow member and feel like we have always gotten along, but I hope you understand what it feels like to write a detailed thread about 15 prospects and the first member to respond singles out one of the 15 he doesn't like and makes it sound like I am crazy to like a QB like Jackson. Which, when you think about it, is not much different than what BW52 said to you from the opposite point of view.

You say it was supposed to be humorous, but then you actually defend your position that Jackson won't work as a QB and should be a WR. Thus, your comment wasn't meant to be humorous---which is exactly how I took it.

I can understand and respect your opinion, when it is stated respectfully and meant to enhance a discussion. Many people are very divided about Jackson. Then again, so were many people divided about Deshaun Watson. It's worth a discussion---not a scornful "please stop" dismissal.

Oh my god... come on dude. You are consistent making mountains out of pot holes at this point.

Gotta chillax in those feelings getting hurt so easily, Mitch. Your heightened intolerance and emotional reaction to any disagreement whatsoever is starting to derail any thread you post in.

 

[Ronin]

Andrew Perloff‏Verified account@andrewperloff 5m5 minutes ago
"Lamar 1, Allen 2, Mayfield 3, Darnold 4, Rosen 5." - Chris Simms ranks the top Draft QBs on @dpshow

 

[Southpaw]

Andrew Perloff‏Verified account@andrewperloff 5m5 minutes ago
"Lamar 1, Allen 2, Mayfield 3, Darnold 4, Rosen 5." - Chris Simms ranks the top Draft QBs on @dpshow

Same guy who proclaimed Blake Bortles 70th best QB in NFL.

 

[Ronin]

Same guy who proclaimed Blake Bortles 70th best QB in NFL.

somebody watches the Dan Lebatard show with Stu Gotz.

 

[Ronin]

CollegeFootball 24/7‏Verified account@NFLDraft 4m4 minutes ago
.@bakermayfield measures taller at #NFLCombine than he did at Senior Bowl a month ago.

http://on.nfl.com/8bpgWP

 

[overseascardfan]

CollegeFootball 24/7‏Verified account@NFLDraft 4m4 minutes ago
.@bakermayfield measures taller at #NFLCombine than he did at Senior Bowl a month ago.

http://on.nfl.com/8bpgWP

Well space is curved, just kidding, old Sgt Bilko reference. Maybe he got measured late in the day at Senior Bowl and early in the morning at Combine. I’ve heard you are shorter at the end of the day because your spine compresses throughout the day and stretches out over night when you are sleeping. Or maybe he had a procedure done to make him taller?

 

[BW52]

It's asking a lot for me to keep an eye on any OL from Louisville when Lamar Jackson had to keep his eye on almost every DL which rushed him. I think this might be a perfect example where measurables and combine tricks do not equate success in the NFL... can he play football

As a Louisville fan i had to ask myself how did Geron Christian suddenly become so "good".He was not awful at UofL and he started immediately as a Freshman and the whole 3 years he was here.But he just seemed like he would have some good games and then be out to lunch and get beat repeatedly by his man.I guess potential means more when looking ahead to the NFl.Personally i hope AZ passes on Christian .He will be IMHO a teaser who will always flash his skills but never be consistently reliable.

 

[Mitch]

As a Louisville fan i had to ask myself how did Geron Christian suddenly become so "good".He was not awful at UofL and he started immediately as a Freshman and the whole 3 years he was here.But he just seemed like he would have some good games and then be out to lunch and get beat repeatedly by his man.I guess potential means more when looking ahead to the NFl.Personally i hope AZ passes on Christian .He will be IMHO a teaser who will always flash his skills but never be consistently reliable.

BW52---is Geron any relation to Gerald Christian (Louisville TE whom the Cardinals drafted a few years back)?

 

[BW52]

BW52---is Geron any relation to Gerald Christian (Louisville TE whom the Cardinals drafted a few years back)?

Brothers

 

[Mitch]

Brothers

Cardinals' connection, possibly? Thanks, BW.

 

[Cards Czar]

Here is more info on Christian

http://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Christian Getting Day 2 Grades for the 2018 NFL Draft

 

[oaken1]

CollegeFootball 24/7‏Verified account@NFLDraft 4m4 minutes ago
.@bakermayfield measures taller at #NFLCombine than he did at Senior Bowl a month ago.

http://on.nfl.com/8bpgWP

inversion therapy? Worked for me.

 

[Arz101]

I agree with K9, Cardinals may get an OLB in first round to make the defense terrifying.

 

[Ohcrap75]

Well space is curved, just kidding, old Sgt Bilko reference. Maybe he got measured late in the day at Senior Bowl and early in the morning at Combine. I’ve heard you are shorter at the end of the day because your spine compresses throughout the day and stretches out over night when you are sleeping. Or maybe he had a procedure done to make him taller?

Maybe he didn't cut his hair since Senior Bowl? Or his head has gotten bigger from all the attention!

 

[slanidrac16]

If the Cards believe in Lamar Jackson they better plan on moving up. I can see a team like New England pulling a coup to get their guy. If the cards think Lamar Jackson is all that , they won’t be the only ones. I say go after Bridgewater, draft Jackson and let’s put this Qb crap to bed. If bridgewater works out we’d have some great trade bait down the road.

 

[WildBB]

If the Cards believe in Lamar Jackson they better plan on moving up. I can see a team like New England pulling a coup to get their guy. If the cards think Lamar Jackson is all that , they won’t be the only ones. I say go after Bridgewater, draft Jackson and let’s put this Qb crap to bed. If bridgewater works out we’d have some great trade bait down the road.

Have a hard time believing Bridgewater can hold up in NFC West. Foles or Luck as well. But if he can be had cheap..

 

[Harry]

That is weak, maybe he's not so great after all. He's apparently not to confident and not hurt. If your a stud get out and show it!

Got 1 right

Per CBS
“Derwin James, Florida State - Unsurprisingly, James destroyed the combine. At nearly 6-2 and 215 pounds, the do-it-all secondary member ran 4.47 in the 40, almost jumped out of Lucas Oil Stadium with a 40-inch vertical, and had an 11-foot broad jump.“

 

[Southpaw]

Got 1 right

Per CBS
“Derwin James, Florida State - Unsurprisingly, James destroyed the combine. At nearly 6-2 and 215 pounds, the do-it-all secondary member ran 4.47 in the 40, almost jumped out of Lucas Oil Stadium with a 40-inch vertical, and had an 11-foot broad jump.“

If Cards need a true Safety this draft seems loaded with a plethora of options. I remember a time when safeties were aging slower CBs at the back end of their career.