In Simulation: Cardinals get #1 pick

[cardcrazy]

ESPN predicts Cardinals get #1 overall selection.

Predicting the NFL playoff picture: We simulated scores for the final 32 regular-season games

We used the ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 17 and 18 -- complete with game scores -- to predict how the NFL playoff field will stack up.

www.espn.com

 

[jf-08]

*Title Edited*

 

[JohnnyCakes]

Has a playoff team ever followed up their next season with the #1 draft slot ??

 

[Totally_Red]

Don't think the Bears beat either Detroit or Vikings. Other scenarios are possible but unlikely.

 

[SECTION 11]

Defense and run game please.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I would hate getting the number 1 pick. 2 or 3 would be fine. We are pretty locked into 4.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I would hate getting the number 1 pick. 2 or 3 would be fine. We are pretty locked into 4.

I would love top 3 to trade down

 

[JohnnyCakes]

I would love top 3 to trade down

i dunno... when you are as starved for talent as the cardinals are you grab that superstar at the top

No way they could pass on Jalen Carter

 

[Proximo]

I would hate getting the number 1 pick. 2 or 3 would be fine. We are pretty locked into 4.

Why on earth would you hate that? That is the prime position to trade down with.

If you think it helps the Cards rep or something by not getting it, get real that ship has already sailed. I am all about getting the most draft value possible now.

 

[Proximo]

i dunno... when you are as starved for talent as the cardinals are you grab that superstar at the top

No way they could pass on Jalen Carter

They would be idiots to take a DT #1 over all.

Somebody will trade a boat load for a QB prospect like always, you can't piss that away.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Why on earth would you hate that? That is the prime position to trade down with.

If you think it helps the Cards rep or something by not getting it, get real that ship has already sailed. I am all about getting the most draft value possible now.

Because I don't think anyone will trade up to #1 overall. The last time was over 20 years ago. It is really expensive to trade to 1.

edit, it was also done in 2016.

 

[JohnnyCakes]

Because I don't think anyone will trade up to #1 overall. The last time was over 20 years ago. It is really expensive to trade to 1.

Then draft a QB because ours is broken and stinks.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Then draft a QB because ours is broken and stinks.

Imagine being the team that drafts 3 QBs in the first round in 6 years.

 

[JohnnyCakes]

Imagine being the team that drafts 3 QBs in the first round in 6 years.

Imagine being the GM who has more #1 overall picks than playoff appearances in 6 years..

 

[urs]

Hopefully there is a skilled OLB that we draft to play ILB at our pick. In the 2nd round I'm targeting a small school (Possibly D2) short WR with a lot of grit and speed.

 

[JohnnyCakes]

Hopefully there is a skilled OLB that we draft to play ILB at our pick. In the 2nd round I'm targeting a small school (Possibly D2) short WR with a lot of grit and speed.

Hopefully Keim and AW have their boys scouting Mt. Union's slew of 5'10" receivers!!!

 

[Son of RedRage]

Don't think the Bears beat either Detroit or Vikings. Other scenarios are possible but unlikely.

If the Vikings have the first seed locked down, I could easily see them losing.

 

[daves]

ESPN predicts Cardinals get #1 overall selection.

Predicting the NFL playoff picture: We simulated scores for the final 32 regular-season games

We used the ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 17 and 18 -- complete with game scores -- to predict how the NFL playoff field will stack up.

www.espn.com

Anything is possible, but some of the "simulated results" that need to obtain for this result seem HIGHLY unlikely:

Bears 37, Lions 29
Bears 34, Vikings 24

Lions' and Vikings' defenses are near the bottom of the league, but Bears to score 37 and 34 after averaging 20 PPG over the first 15 games?

Texans 30, Jaguars 16

Texans have been showing fight, but Jags have been playing MUCH better the last half-season.

Broncos 41, Chargers 33

Broncos' 15.5 PPG offense to come up with 41 points?! The Chargers' D is below average, but they'll still have incentive win to clinch the #5 seed and a game vs. the AFC South winner, rather than the #6 seed and a visit to the Bengals.

...dave

 

[BurqueCardFan]

Imagine being the team that drafts 3 QBs in the first round in 6 years.

Well, I couldn't imagine drafting a QB in the top 10 in back to back years but we did that and look where it got us.

 

[eastcoastDave]

Hopefully there is a skilled OLB that we draft to play ILB at our pick. In the 2nd round I'm targeting a small school (Possibly D2) short WR with a lot of grit and speed.

I know you’re being playful here…but with the Cardinals it’s to close to the truth to be dismissed. My fear is that we’ll get a pick in the top 3, trade the pick for a broken down OL guy and draft short wideouts and a gaggle of inside linebackers.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Well, I couldn't imagine drafting a QB in the top 10 in back to back years but we did that and look where it got us.

To the playoffs and then a really bad year? After we were the worst team in our history?

 

[DVontel]

Trading back while Jalen Carter or Will Anderson are still on the board would be such a Steve Keim move.

 

[oaken1]

Trading back while Jalen Carter or Will Anderson is still on the board would be such a Steve Keim move.

I like Anderson but i am cooling on Carter.
Rumor has it some scouts say he is kinda lazy and doesnt have any love of the game.
Reminiscent of Robert Nkemdiche.
Would hate to waste a top 5 pick on that kind of player....sadly, would prefer Bijon Robinson over a lazy D Lineman...and im kinda with y'all on first round runningbacks.
So my biggest hope is that we get Anderson

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

ESPN predicts Cardinals get #1 overall selection.

Predicting the NFL playoff picture: We simulated scores for the final 32 regular-season games

We used the ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 17 and 18 -- complete with game scores -- to predict how the NFL playoff field will stack up.

www.espn.com

Lol. They have the bears beating the lions and Vikings in consecutive weeks averaging 34pts and Denver pinning 41 points on their opponent in the final week. Nah gonna happen.

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

Oh, I remember the good old days when we were called the worst team to ever make it to the Super Bowl. That would have been a good year to die a happy Cardinal fan. But no, I have to be alive for the whole 2022 season.