Round 1
Another PFFer took over the Jags. Would someone finally take an edge rusher? "The interior is the bigger need and Newton fits the bill." Then he made a rugby analogy I didn't understand.
Sam Monson, PFF
Some of these odd selections made James Rapien of SI quite happy. "[Fashanu's] expected to be picked before the Bengals are on the clock, but if he does somehow fall to them, it would be a great fit."
James Rapien, SI.com
The J.J. slide finally ends! Giardi (formerly of the NFL Network) claims the Rams are one of the teams who have been "sniffing around signal callers."
Mike Giardi, Boston Sports Journal
Our second simulator pick is very BPA. Edge rusher #1 is off the board. No comment, but it did have Turner #8 overall.
-Mock Draft Database Simulator
"One of my favorite players in the class," says Nick Baumgardner, GM wannabe of Miami.
Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic
Local guy Zach Ciavolella picked for the Eagles. He wanted to trade up for Verse, but it turns out he didn't have to. "A powerful and intimidating rusher."
Zach Ciavolella, Metro Philadelphia
The Draft Network has Coleman #13 on their overall board, so Ryan Fowler's pick was no surprise. "He has an immense performance ceiling that will force a hefty amount of targets early in his career."
Ryan Fowler, The Draft Network
(from MIN) Another guy named Cooper? Bill was perhaps taking his cue from Chris Traspaso, who had DeJean mocked to the Pats in this very spot.
Bill Belichick, former NFL coach
The last of the PFF experts, Trevor Sikkema gave the Pack a DB. "Even after signing Xavier McKinney in free agency, the Packers could still use another high-impact safety."
-Trevor Sikkema, PFF
The Bucs surely need an edge rusher, but NFC South analyst Greg Auman pointed out that they had terrible play at center last year. "It's a position that would be an important upgrade for Tampa Bay."
Greg Auman, FoxSports
After taking Nabers earlier, Walt gives the Cards a speedy CB. "The Cardinals had a horrific secondary that couldn’t stop anyone last year."
Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football
(from BUF) I promised Chris Traspaso I'd let it go more than a round so he could pick for the Panthers. He worked a swap with Buffalo to move up five spots. "The Panthers can't resist adding someone with Xavier Worthy's speed to the offense."
Chris Traspaso, CBS Sports
Another CBS Sports guy. Edwards has Abrams-Draine 25th on his overall Big Board. "A fluid prospect who transitions well across the field."
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports
I asked for Todd McShay and they sent me Field Yates instead. He gave the Ravens a "big, powerful, physical road-grading run blocker."
Field Yates, ESPN
Damian Parson of TDN likes Penei Sewell's cousin. "He can play both OT spots and the RT position needs upgrading for San Francisco."
Damian Parson, The Draft Network
Pete Schrager picked for the champs. The position was not a surprise, but the player? "Polk is a personal favorite."
Peter Schrager, NFL.com