2012 NFL Off-Season Thread

[Sub-Zero MKA]

The Browns are a joke. Why the heck would they waste a draft pick on a QB when they already have Colt? It's not his fault their WRs have butterfingers.

[Cavemold]

Shea McClellin went higher than I thought. Two Broncos in the first round perhaps?

Yea Shea was bit of susprise but he was pretty good at boise st.

[Cavemold]

I can't believe arizona got Michael Flyod . They needed defense.

[Cavemold]

Who is weeden going pass to??. I don't get it. The rams got screwed on justin blackmon, .

[Mr. Kinetic]

The Browns are a joke. Why the heck would they waste a draft pick on a QB when they already have Colt? It's not his fault their WRs have butterfingers.

For real. Should have used that pick on a receiver (though, receiver's a thin group this year, talent-wise), or at the very least, a safe pick on an offensive lineman.

[Cavemold]

Doug Martin also was drafted . So 2 players from boise st . Wow.

[sHayden]

Well Detroit takes Riley Reiff, not flashy but a safe pick and one they needed. Glad to see them still sticking to the plan of drafting what they NEED.

I am surprised at the amount of RB's that went in the first round. Morris Claiborne can't even count to the # he was drafted at.

[Cavemold]

If he can tackle and run, thats all that really matters. The bears could still get Jeffery at WR.

[Sub-Zero MKA]

As expected, the Chargers pick Melvin Ingram. They needed a good DE, so hopefully he pans out. Still need a RB, OT, and another safety to play alongside Weddle.

[Sub-Zero MKA]

For real. Should have used that pick on a receiver (though, receiver's a thin group this year, talent-wise), or at the very least, a safe pick on an offensive lineman.

They should've went on and picked up Blackmon when they had the chance.

[Paradox]

sHayden notes:

Well Detroit takes Riley Reiff, not flashy but a safe pick and one they needed. Glad to see them still sticking to the plan of drafting what they NEED.

It seemed an intelligent, logical pick, which surprises me from Detroit after all these years.

[ponset]

Rumors are swirling that Minnesota isn't too enthused about taking Matt Kalil #3 overall, and coach Leslie Frazier's comments have some thinking they are leaning towards Justin Blackmon or Morris Claiborne at that spot. If that happens, some experts are thinking Kalil won't end up in the Top 10.

The RUMORS were false.
The Vikes did indeed take Kalil with the 4th pick.

[Vibranium]

The Browns are a joke. Why the heck would they waste a draft pick on a QB when they already have Colt? It's not his fault their WRs have butterfingers.

and now there is talk there are looking to move Colt McCoy (yay!!!) and Wheeden will be the starter

I belive that McCoy is a better QB than he looked in Cleveland, hope he lands somewhere decent

[SUPERECWFAN1]

and now there is talk there are looking to move Colt McCoy (yay!!!) and Wheeden will be the starter

I belive that McCoy is a better QB than he looked in Cleveland, hope he lands somewhere decent

McCoy should demand a trade. He was getting scapegoated due to the Browns horrible WRs. Honestly , I have seen some glimpses of a guy who can pull some things out and if I was KC , I'd send a 4th rd pick for him. He would be a nice challenge for Cassel.

[worstblogever]

I can't believe arizona got Michael Flyod . They needed defense.

Other than perhaps another pass-rusher (as Calais Campbell led the team with only 8 sacks), NO, they didn't. Late, they started to get a decent rush from O'Brien Schofield, as well. Their defense was pretty solid in the second half of 2011, when they finished 7-2. Add in that they signed a safety (James Sanders) and cornerback (William Gay) and free agency, and that statement is so misinformed it's ridiculous.

Arizona needed a tackle, left or right, more than anything. Their third biggest need was a WR that could stretch the field, and prevent Larry Fitzgerald from facing double coverage all season. That's Floyd. Apparently they weren't enamored enough with Reilly Reiff to draft him there, and the quality of tackles past Reiff is a pretty big step down. They're going to try and snag one in the 3rd round, when they next pick, or trade into the 2nd round, since a LOT of the highest rated tackles, like Jonathon Martin are still available.


Here's my thing about the pick, though... it's an even bigger plus that it screwed over the Rams... for the second time. Originally, St. Louis had the #2 pick and wanted Justin Blackmon, but that spot was considered too soon to snag him, so they thought he'd be there at #6 if they trade down. Then, Tampa Bay traded out of #5 so the Jags moved up and stole Blackmon away. The Rams, reacting, immediately traded out of the #6 pick to Dallas, down to #14 overall, hoping to take Michael Floyd.

So when Arizona picked him at #13, they denied a division rival the potential best WR in the draft (some scouts put him higher than Blackmon due to his size), and helped themselves. I wanted the Cardinals to go offensive line, but with all those factors in play, I'm hoping the offense looks more like it did two years ago before they traded Anquan Boldin.