2020 CHORUS MOCK DRAFT 3.0: FINAL • Page 40

@ClarettsGreyGoose on the clock

 

@ClarettsGreyGoose bills

then @socklord packers

then bills again

 

Sorry guys I'm off work today and have been running all day, it was our "designated" grocery shopping week (gotta go every 2 weeks or so for the kids stuff especially) and had to also shop for my MIL who is immunocompromised AND drop off an Easter chocolate fundraiser order to my wife's co-worker (also immunocompromised, but lives like 35 mins from here but I wasn't gonna make her leave her house) so I've been super busy. Give me a few mins to see what I missed and I'll get a pick in.

 

Bills select Colby Parkinson, TE, Stanford.

Gonna have to circle back later for better write-ups but the quick version:
Dawson Knox - lots of drops, lots of potential
Tyler Kroft - lots of injuries, easily escapable contract
Lee Smith - literally just a 6th OL listed as a TE. Also a walking penalty.
Tommy Sweeney - decent depth guy but may have already hit his ceiling.

So yes, the Bills could use a 2nd TE option for the long-term.

Parkinson fits the Bills offense I think. Scouting reports have negatives for his blocking, but think he could add some functional strength to improve there as he's only listed at around 250 lbs but is 6'7. NFL.com uses Mike Gesicki as a pro comp. We all know Josh Allen could use more options with size. For god's sake, they threw a deep ball to the fullback IN OVERTIME IN THE PLAYOFFS.

As far as Allen goes, it's hard to throw high to a guy who is 6'7. I think one of the biggest areas Allen struggled last year was on throws to Cole Beasley. I can think of too many instances where Beasley was the open man but Allen ended up spiking the throw into Beasley's feet. I don't necessarily think that means "go get a bunch of guys who are 6'8" but it also might mean "Let's have less guys around him that are 5'8"

@socklord Packers, then me again

 

I love Dawson Knox to a sickening level

 

I want him to be a Pat

 

Same @Swoos, fucking same.

 

Gunner and Dawson leading the new era

 

Hey you don't say that

 

If y’all could group pick for me, I would appreciate that. Today is just not my day.

 

What are we thinking is left for Packers needs? WR/CB/LB covers 3 major ones. I just checked a couple sites and it looks like TE and OT (assuming RT?) are the others listed everywhere.

 

They signed the former Lions RT in free agency. Maybe they could use a developmental tackle, but tackle isn’t as big a need anymore after losing Bulaga

 

I’m sorry to ask you guys group pick. I’m just struggling really hard today and can’t focus on draft prospects.

Hopefully I’ll be out of this funk by the end of the fourth round for my Eagles picks

 

How about another RB?

 

Eno Benjamin? I didn't realize Jones and Williams are both free agents after 2020

 

That works for me

 

If that's the pick for the Packers then I'm going with:

Bills select Antoine Brooks Jr., S , Maryland

The Bills tried to find a "big nickel" diamond in the rough with Siran Neal a few years ago. Neal has developed into a pretty good ST guy but still struggles a lot when he gets defensive snaps. For example, he and Matt Milano were the two Bills who "wrapped up" Deshaun Watson on his miracle escape in the playoff game.

Sean McDermott/Leslie Frazier have had two versatile pieces in the defensive scheme since coming to Buffalo. The big nickel CB/S is one of them, and Lorenzo Alexander played a hybrid pass-rush DE role in addition to being the SAM LB in the base look. Lorenzo's role is probably going away, he was really a unique player, but the right addition to this defense could combine the CB/S hybrid with the run support role that Alexander had as the SAM.

From NFL.com: "He's a well-built banger with solo tackle talent near the line and should be a quality short zone defender. Brooks offers middle-round value as a split-safety capable of box duties and should offer an upgrade on special teams coverage."

Brooks seems like a good fit for the role I described above, and with the extra ability of possibly being a Special Teams Ace - something Alexander also did, just not as a coverage guy which Brooks would be. While he struggles in deeper coverage, he thrives on keeping the play in front of him and plays like he just loves hitting people. McDermott LOOOOOOVES him some DBs who get their nose dirty in run support.

@Randall Mentzos Chefs

 

The Chiefs select Jacob Phillips, LB, LSU

Gimme the last good linebacker that isn't under the radar for me right now.

 

@EntryLevelDave think you're up for TB

 

Oh god what round are we even in haha I’ll pick in a min

 

Bucs Select Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia

Our QB is 42. Need I say more?

 

@CarpetElf Jags up

 

Jacob

 

Jacksonville Jaguars select A.J. Dillon, RB, Boston College

Draft visits are an indicator, especially with Dave Caldwell. What's notable about our draft visits is the position we've interacted with the most is mid-to-late round RBs. Dillon is by far the best option left on the board and gives us a Fournette relief option, as the latter transitions into more of a three down back. Dillon is a deceptively agile bruiser who consistently overperformed behind a horrendous offensive line in college.

 

am I up now for the double whammy?