Draft / FA / Offseason Roster Moves (Merged)

**bmorecareful** · 01-07-2013, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Carey

Im keeping an eye on all the QB scenario's closely. With Marone in Buffalo now and Nassib as a possibly 2nd round target do they trade into the late first by that time to ensure they get their guy? Those trade downs when the team is moving up for a QB fetch more picks then the average trade down.

I thought the exact same thing. If I were the Bills I wouldn't take a QB at #8 overall unless Geno Smith dropped. I think their dream scenario has got to be an impact defender like Manti Te'o, Damontre Moore, or Bjoern Werner with the 8th pick and then a QB in the 2nd. But the QB they like (very possibly Nassib b/c of the obvious Syracuse connection) could easily get grabbed ahead of them in the 2nd by the Jaguars, Chiefs, Cardinals, or Jets. I think it's pretty much a lock that a couple of those teams grab QBs around that range.

If I were Buffalo, I'd be more than willing to give up some picks to jump back into the 1st if I really liked Nassib or another guy in that range like Tyler Wilson or Matt Barkley. If I were Baltimore, I'd be more than willing to listen to that offer.

**Carey** · 01-07-2013, 12:50 PM

Add Jelani Jenkins to the list of cover LB's to target later in the draft, he declared today. Would be a nice get in the late 4th/5th round, could slide because of the injury.

**Carey** · 01-07-2013, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by bmorecareful

I thought the exact same thing. If I were the Bills I wouldn't take a QB at #8 overall unless Geno Smith dropped. I think their dream scenario has got to be an impact defender like Manti Te'o, Damontre Moore, or Bjoern Werner with the 8th pick and then a QB in the 2nd. But the QB they like (very possibly Nassib b/c of the obvious Syracuse connection) could easily get grabbed ahead of them in the 2nd by the Jaguars, Chiefs, Cardinals, or Jets. I think it's pretty much a lock that a couple of those teams grab QBs around that range.

If I were Buffalo, I'd be more than willing to give up some picks to jump back into the 1st if I really liked Nassib or another guy in that range like Tyler Wilson or Matt Barkley. If I were Baltimore, I'd be more than willing to listen to that offer.

That early 2nd round will be a gaunlet for them trying to get a QB, and i just dont anybody there at 8 that anybody would pull the trigger on at this point. If not the Bills, any of those teams you named would have to jump into the late first to ensure the guy they want. If im Oz i'd let all them know that 1st rounder is available depending on whose there from our board.

**Mizerooskie** · 01-07-2013, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Thrall

I agree with you, but Clayton was picked 22nd.

Bah. Stupid eyes playing tricks on me with 2005 & 22.

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 01-07-2013, 02:09 PM

FSU OT Menelik Watson is rumourd to have applied for the draft as well.

He is a project...very, very raw, but may be one of the best big athletes in this draft. I'd love to take a shot at him in the second or third.

**NCRAVEN** · 01-07-2013, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Raveninwoodlawn

FSU OT Menelik Watson is rumourd to have applied for the draft as well.

He is a project...very, very raw, but may be one of the best big athletes in this draft. I'd love to take a shot at him in the second or third.

Very big guy, but very athletic with tons of upside. I'd take him in the 3rd for sure.

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 01-07-2013, 02:39 PM

I also saw Tony Jefferson from OU declared...I think he is up there in the top 4 or so safeties in this draft.

**Justlovemybirds** · 01-07-2013, 02:39 PM

Wow

He has a great story too

http://espn.go.com/colleges/fsu/foot...tate-seminoles

Menelik Watson combines a lineman's build with a basketball player's feet and a boxer's hands.

Scary Combo

**bmorecareful** · 01-07-2013, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Raveninwoodlawn

I also saw Tony Jefferson from OU declared...I think he is up there in the top 4 or so safeties in this draft.

He's a great prospect as more of a strong safety. I'd put him on the second tier with Phillip Thomas, DJ Swearinger, TJ McDonald, etc but again more of a SS prospect and not as much of a centerfielder as those guys.

**Carey** · 01-07-2013, 03:04 PM

www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/luke-marquardt?id=2539644

Originally Posted by Raveninwoodlawn

FSU OT Menelik Watson is rumourd to have applied for the draft as well.

He is a project...very, very raw, but may be one of the best big athletes in this draft. I'd love to take a shot at him in the second or third.

Havent seen him but i hear he's a freak, great size, already 25. Could be a nice guy to coach up for a season then see what you have.

Gotta another guy for you, Luke Marquadt, from Azusa Pacific. He's 6'9'' 320 lbs, former basketball player and TE. Good athlete, havent seen much of him but he's very intriguing. Here's a link with some info on him above.

**wickedsolo** · 01-07-2013, 07:28 PM

Brennan Williams out of UNC could be an interesting guy in the 3rd/4th round. 6'7" 315lbs. Probably a RT. Good run blocker. Had a season ending shoulder injury, so I don't think his stock will be too high going into the draft.

I like Brian Winters a lot. He could be this year's Jared Veldheer.

**wickedsolo** · 01-07-2013, 07:34 PM

Great game tonight...

Manti T'eo, Chance Warmack Barrett Jones, DJ Fluker, Michael Williams, Zeke Motta, Kapron Lewis-Moore, Braxton Cave, Mike Golic Jr, Tyler Eiffert, Eddie Lacy...

Barrett Jones vs Louis Nix should be a nice battle. Jones is holding his own so far. Jones making line calls.

I really like Barrett Jones as the Ravens top pick. I do. He's someone who could contribute right away at guard, center, or tackle.

**batman55** · 01-07-2013, 07:35 PM

Is there anyone playing tonight that you think the Ravens are looking at?

I know there has been threads about Manti in the past, but seeing how its BCS night, figured this would be fitting.

Could Manti Taeo be that "next great" linebacker? (No one will ever be in the same class as Ray, so I cant say that, but he seems to have potential and that strong leadership Ray has.

What are the possibilties of Ravens drafting him? We would pick 25th..... does Manti drop that far? Or do we trade up to get him? and if a player, who do you think they would trade???

**wickedsolo** · 01-07-2013, 07:36 PM

Barrett Jones and Chance Warmack are just blowing up holes for the running game.

**wickedsolo** · 01-07-2013, 07:37 PM

check out the free agent/draft/off-season thread.

I've been posting in it about tonight's game.

**bmorecareful** · 01-07-2013, 07:37 PM

Barrett Jones stood Nix up and sealed him off on that big TD run by Lacey right there. Only 2 minutes in but Bama's OL is physically dominating a very good ND front 3.

**JustaslowZ06** · 01-07-2013, 07:38 PM

I want their NT, maybe in the 2nd or 3rd. Dude's a beast! Think they were talking about him on 105.7 today. Williams I think his name is, anyways only played 2 years. Dude certainly is a giant at NT. And doesn't get pushed aroun like the fat slob we have now.

**batman55** · 01-07-2013, 07:39 PM

ahhhh shoot. I just saw it.

Not sure how to close a thread, but if a Mod could close this Ill post my post in the other post. lol

**batman55** · 01-07-2013, 07:41 PM

Id love Manti for sure. But i really dont see a way for us to get him....

I can see us landing Barrett with our first pick (if we dont trade up/down)

I wonder if the Ravens are considering someone to fill Ed's shoes too... I just have this sickening feeling he will be retiring this season.