NFL Draft

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How often does the defending national championship team not have any first round draft picks/ I recognize that underclassmen were a very large reason for the success this year, but there are some talented seniors. Interesting to me that 0 went.

[WANG]

Last time it happened? 2002, Ohio State.

[buckeyebikerbabe]

May 1, 2015 8:32:24 GMT -5 @grumor said:

How often does the defending national championship team not have any first round draft picks/ I recognize that underclassmen were a very large reason for the success this year, but there are some talented seniors. Interesting to me that 0 went.

I don't know that it's all that surprising. Only Devin Smith was projected as high as 28th and he didn't go in the 1st round. Most of the key players on the NC team this year were underclassman. The 2016 draft should be the "Buckeye Bonanza" year with Cardale, Zeke, and Bosa coning out.

[buckeyebikerbabe]

If he has a good year, Bosa might be our next overall #1.

[WANG]

May 1, 2015 8:41:04 GMT -5 buckeyebikerbabe said:

May 1, 2015 8:32:24 GMT -5 @grumor said:

How often does the defending national championship team not have any first round draft picks/ I recognize that underclassmen were a very large reason for the success this year, but there are some talented seniors. Interesting to me that 0 went.

I don't know that it's all that surprising. Only Devin Smith was projected as high as 28th and he didn't go in the 1st round. Most of the key players on the NC team this year were underclassman. The 2016 draft should be the "Buckeye Bonanza" year with Cardale, Zeke, and Bosa coning out.

Bosa and EZE are sure fire first rounders next year.

Jones (depending on if he starts or not) could easily be a first rounder.

Lee could be gone in the first round if he chooses to leave early.

Thomas could be a late first rounder if he has a big year.

So first round could see anywhere from 3-5 Buckeyes, maybe a few more.

Decker, Washington, Bell (if he leaves), Apple (if he leaves), Braxton (if healthy), the list goes on. 2016 is going to be a sick draft class from OSU...unfortunately that means the 2016-2017 season could be rough.

[cwerph]

May 1, 2015 7:57:52 GMT -5 buckeyebikerbabe said:

May 1, 2015 6:13:41 GMT -5 cwerph said:

Shelton is a pass rush specialist? I thought he was a DT. In any event, in the post-pick presser, Farmer said he tried to tell everyone they were not trying to trade up for Mariota but no one would listen.

This first round doesn't seem to suck. As a Browns fan, it's kinda weird.

He's not really a pure pass rush specialist, but he does put a lot of pressure on the QB to get the ball released quickly. For a big guy, he's fast. I haven't seen a lot of his games, but he did stick out for being all over the place and being tough to cover. And I love his personality and the Dawg Pound will too. A good get for the Brownies. He could help them and help gel that D as a unit.

He might be quick, but he isn't fast. His 40 time was 5.64 seconds.

I still love the pick but hope that Mingo (or anyone else) finally becomes the edge rusher they have been lacking.

[buckeyebikerbabe]

May 1, 2015 8:55:46 GMT -5 cwerph said:

May 1, 2015 7:57:52 GMT -5 buckeyebikerbabe said:

He's not really a pure pass rush specialist, but he does put a lot of pressure on the QB to get the ball released quickly. For a big guy, he's fast. I haven't seen a lot of his games, but he did stick out for being all over the place and being tough to cover. And I love his personality and the Dawg Pound will too. A good get for the Brownies. He could help them and help gel that D as a unit.

He might be quick, but he isn't fast. His 40 time was 5.64 seconds.

I still love the pick but hope that Mingo (or anyone else) finally becomes the edge rusher they have been lacking.

D line guys don't have to run very far usually, but they must be able to get to the gaps and ultimately, either hurry the QB on a pass play or stop the RB on a run. He seems to have the quickness to do that pretty consistently from the couple of Washington games that I've seen this past year. My concern for any lineman is that they don't get too fat and lose that quickness. The days of the big, slow mass of bulk are over. It's all about speed these days, even on the O and D lines.

[buckeyebikerbabe]

I don't know what to think about Mingo. He doesn't seem to be developing much since they drafted him. But then again, that's true of the whole D right now!

[angrybaldman]

Well this didn't take long.

espn.go.com/nfl/draft2015/story/_/id/12797678/jameis-winston-tweets-photo-crab-legs-draft-selection-tampa-bay-buccaneers

All of 2 hours before doing something stupid.

[buckeyebikerbabe]

May 1, 2015 12:47:08 GMT -5 angrybaldman said:

Well this didn't take long.

espn.go.com/nfl/draft2015/story/_/id/12797678/jameis-winston-tweets-photo-crab-legs-draft-selection-tampa-bay-buccaneers

All of 2 hours before doing something stupid.

Yep...saw that. He needs a full-time handler.

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I heard the NFK already suspended Winston in anticipation of all the dumb sh!t he is bound to do this weekend.

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And is Mack no longer a BRown? Found it strange they took a center.

[buckeyebikerbabe]

May 1, 2015 14:21:06 GMT -5 @cincycanesfan said:

And is Mack no longer a BRown? Found it strange they took a center.

He's in the last year of his contract and has asked to be traded. He wants out of Cleveland, so it makes perfect sense to me that they took a guy who not only can play center, he can play anywhere on the O line.

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May 1, 2015 14:24:24 GMT -5 buckeyebikerbabe said:

May 1, 2015 14:21:06 GMT -5 @cincycanesfan said:

And is Mack no longer a BRown? Found it strange they took a center.

He's in the last year of his contract and has asked to be traded. He wants out of Cleveland, so it makes perfect sense to me that they took a guy who not only can play center, he can play anywhere on the O line.

Ok, did not know he was on his way out.

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Do you think I could be welcomed back as a Browns fan?