For the first time ever, I'm going to try my hand at live-blogging. The NFL Draft begins tonight and I'll try my best to update this post after each pick, with my thoughts on what's going on and how I think the rest will play out.
The Draft begins at 8pm. The selection order is as shown below. I hope you enjoy this experiment in blogging...
2014 NFL Draft
Pick #1 - Houston Texans
Selection: Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
Discussion: The Texans now boast a defense with JJ Watt on one side and Clowney on the other. The offensive coordinators in the AFC South may start asking for hazard pay.
Pick #2 - St. Louis Rams (from Washington Redskins)
Selection: Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn
Discussion: This gives Sam Bradford some better protection against some of the toughest defenses in the league. When six of your games every year are against Seattle, San Fran, and Arizona, you need to protect your QB.
Selection: Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
Discussion: The Texans now boast a defense with JJ Watt on one side and Clowney on the other. The offensive coordinators in the AFC South may start asking for hazard pay.
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| Clowney the Texan...Are you not entertained? |
Selection: Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn
Discussion: This gives Sam Bradford some better protection against some of the toughest defenses in the league. When six of your games every year are against Seattle, San Fran, and Arizona, you need to protect your QB.
Pick #3 - Jacksonville Jaguars
Selection: Blake Bortles, QB Central Florida
Discussion: This is Jacksonville grabbing a potential franchise QB. Manziel would've brought more circus; Bortles brings you a Florida audience already in place, and he's pretty good to boot.
Selection: Blake Bortles, QB Central Florida
Discussion: This is Jacksonville grabbing a potential franchise QB. Manziel would've brought more circus; Bortles brings you a Florida audience already in place, and he's pretty good to boot.
Pick #4 - Buffalo Bills, traded from Cleveland Browns
Selection: Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
Discussion: This gives EJ Manuel a big time weapon for the foreseeable future. Seems like a decent price for probably the best WR in this draft.
Trade: Bills swap first rounders, Bills give up 2015 1st round and 4th round picks
Selection: Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
Discussion: This gives EJ Manuel a big time weapon for the foreseeable future. Seems like a decent price for probably the best WR in this draft.
Trade: Bills swap first rounders, Bills give up 2015 1st round and 4th round picks
Pick #5 - Oakland Raiders
Selection: Khalil Mack, LB, Buffalo
Discussion: You can't argue this pick. Mack is a solid threat on the pass rush. He'll be able to get after Manning, Rivers, and Smith.
Selection: Khalil Mack, LB, Buffalo
Discussion: You can't argue this pick. Mack is a solid threat on the pass rush. He'll be able to get after Manning, Rivers, and Smith.
Pick #6 - Atlanta Falcons
Selection: Jake Matthews, OT, TAMU
Discussion: Matt Ryan was pressured and sacked far too much last year. A guy like Matthews will give Ryan more time upright and will give Steven Jackson more chances to run.
Pick #7 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Selection: Mike Evans, WR, TAMU
Discussion: The second straight Aggie off the board, Tampa traded their top WR during the offseason, and they now have replaced him.
Selection: Jake Matthews, OT, TAMU
Discussion: Matt Ryan was pressured and sacked far too much last year. A guy like Matthews will give Ryan more time upright and will give Steven Jackson more chances to run.
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| Jake Matthews is now an Atlanta Falcon |
Selection: Mike Evans, WR, TAMU
Discussion: The second straight Aggie off the board, Tampa traded their top WR during the offseason, and they now have replaced him.
Pick #8 - Cleveland Browns, traded from Minnesota Vikings
Selection: Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State
Discussion: That's interesting...I figured Cleveland was after a QB, but Gilbert is an interesting pick. They probably could've gotten him without trading up.
Trade: Cleveland swaps first rounders, gives up the 145th pick (5th round)
Selection: Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State
Discussion: That's interesting...I figured Cleveland was after a QB, but Gilbert is an interesting pick. They probably could've gotten him without trading up.
Trade: Cleveland swaps first rounders, gives up the 145th pick (5th round)
Pick #9 - Minnesota Vikings, traded from Cleveland Browns, traded from Buffalo Bills
Selection: Anthony Barr, LB, UCLA
Discussion: Another interesting pick. Barr started highly and saw his stock begin to fall. He's raw and can be shaped. He needs to up his intensity, but this is a good project for the Vikings.
Selection: Anthony Barr, LB, UCLA
Discussion: Another interesting pick. Barr started highly and saw his stock begin to fall. He's raw and can be shaped. He needs to up his intensity, but this is a good project for the Vikings.
Pick #10 - Detroit Lions (as picked by Barry Sanders)
Selection: Eric Ebron, TE North Carolina
Discussion: Best TE in this draft and it gives Matthew Stafford even more weapons in the Black and Blue division.
Selection: Eric Ebron, TE North Carolina
Discussion: Best TE in this draft and it gives Matthew Stafford even more weapons in the Black and Blue division.
Pick #11 - Tennessee Titans
Selection: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
Discussion: This guy is nasty. He's big, he's got a mean streak. Just a brutal football player. To me, he's got a few too many off-field issues. Tennessee must be okay with that.
Selection: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
Discussion: This guy is nasty. He's big, he's got a mean streak. Just a brutal football player. To me, he's got a few too many off-field issues. Tennessee must be okay with that.
Pick #12 - New York Giants
Selection: Odell Beckham, WR, LSU
Discussion: Oddly enough, the Giants faithful in Radio City Music Hall aren't booing mercilessly. Beckham is a good pick here, giving Eli another weapon and expanding the Giants offense.
Selection: Odell Beckham, WR, LSU
Discussion: Oddly enough, the Giants faithful in Radio City Music Hall aren't booing mercilessly. Beckham is a good pick here, giving Eli another weapon and expanding the Giants offense.
Pick #13 - St. Louis Rams
Selection: Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh
Discussion: St. Louis has shored up both lines in this draft. Donald gives them more defensive options against a tough NFC West.
Selection: Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh
Discussion: St. Louis has shored up both lines in this draft. Donald gives them more defensive options against a tough NFC West.
Pick #14 - Chicago Bears
Selection: Kyle Fuller, DB/CB, Virginia Tech
Discussion: Fuller has great range and will fit well in Chicago. He can play as a dime-back or a nickel-back. He's got enough speed if Chicago ever throws in a corner blitz.
Selection: Kyle Fuller, DB/CB, Virginia Tech
Discussion: Fuller has great range and will fit well in Chicago. He can play as a dime-back or a nickel-back. He's got enough speed if Chicago ever throws in a corner blitz.
Pick #15 - Pittsburgh Steelers
Selection: Ryan Shazier, LB, Ohio State
Discussion: This might be called a bit of a reach, but the Steelers need a young LB and this is a great fit. He can drop into coverage, he can blitz, and he can stop the run. Good pick.
Selection: Ryan Shazier, LB, Ohio State
Discussion: This might be called a bit of a reach, but the Steelers need a young LB and this is a great fit. He can drop into coverage, he can blitz, and he can stop the run. Good pick.
Pick #16 - Dallas Cowboys
Selection: Zack Martin, OT, Notre Dame
Discussion: Good pick. Dallas makes their offensive line even stronger. The Cowboys need some defensive help, but Martin is almost too good to pass up right here. They will have to focus on the defense as the draft goes on, though.
Selection: Zack Martin, OT, Notre Dame
Discussion: Good pick. Dallas makes their offensive line even stronger. The Cowboys need some defensive help, but Martin is almost too good to pass up right here. They will have to focus on the defense as the draft goes on, though.
Pick #17 - Baltimore Ravens
Selection: CJ Mosely, LB, Alabama
Discussion: Mosley is an absolute beast of an inside linebacker. Typical Baltimore pick of defense first.
Selection: CJ Mosely, LB, Alabama
Discussion: Mosley is an absolute beast of an inside linebacker. Typical Baltimore pick of defense first.
Pick #18 - New York Jets
Selection: Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville
Discussion: The Jets needed WR help, but Pryor is a good pick here. He'll definitely help to shore up the JETS defense.
Selection: Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville
Discussion: The Jets needed WR help, but Pryor is a good pick here. He'll definitely help to shore up the JETS defense.
Pick #19 - Miami Dolphins
Selection: Ju'Wuan James, OT, Tennessee
Discussion: This is a pure position pick. Miami needs an OT and James can play either side of the line. That said, there are some skill players that might've made more sense here.
Selection: Ju'Wuan James, OT, Tennessee
Discussion: This is a pure position pick. Miami needs an OT and James can play either side of the line. That said, there are some skill players that might've made more sense here.
Pick #20 - New Orleans Saints, traded from Arizona Cardinals
Selection: Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State
Discussion: The Saints pick up a speedy WR for Drew Brees. The offensive firepower of the NFC South gets stronger with this pick.
Trade: Saints swap first rounders, 91st pick (3rd round)
Selection: Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State
Discussion: The Saints pick up a speedy WR for Drew Brees. The offensive firepower of the NFC South gets stronger with this pick.
Trade: Saints swap first rounders, 91st pick (3rd round)
Pick #21 - Green Bay Packers
Selection: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama
Discussion: This is a solid pick for Green Bay at this point. The black and blue division just got tougher.
Selection: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama
Discussion: This is a solid pick for Green Bay at this point. The black and blue division just got tougher.
Pick #22 - Cleveland Browns, traded from Philadelphia Eagles
Selection: Johnny Manziel, QB, TAMU
Discussion: Cleveland jumps up to ensure they get Manziel. Given time, Manziel might very well be a good QB. He has to learn not to run away at the drop of a hat and get stronger in the pocket. That said, this is the biggest draft pick for Cleveland in years. Johnny Football just became the face of their franchise.
Trade: Cleveland swaps #26 for #22, and 83rd pick (3rd round)
Selection: Johnny Manziel, QB, TAMU
Discussion: Cleveland jumps up to ensure they get Manziel. Given time, Manziel might very well be a good QB. He has to learn not to run away at the drop of a hat and get stronger in the pocket. That said, this is the biggest draft pick for Cleveland in years. Johnny Football just became the face of their franchise.
Trade: Cleveland swaps #26 for #22, and 83rd pick (3rd round)
Pick #23 - Kansas City Chiefs
Selection: Dee Ford, DE, Auburn
Discussion: I figured Ford would be available in the second round. I guess KC thought he was worth an early-20s pick. Ford is fast. He's fast enough to be a Raider. Now he gets to play the Raiders twice a season.
Selection: Dee Ford, DE, Auburn
Discussion: I figured Ford would be available in the second round. I guess KC thought he was worth an early-20s pick. Ford is fast. He's fast enough to be a Raider. Now he gets to play the Raiders twice a season.
Pick #24 - Cincinnati Bengals
Selection: Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
Discussion: This is a great pick for the Bengals. Dennard made a name for himself last year, especially against Ohio State and Stanford. Dennard should slot right in to the Bengals secondary.
Selection: Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
Discussion: This is a great pick for the Bengals. Dennard made a name for himself last year, especially against Ohio State and Stanford. Dennard should slot right in to the Bengals secondary.
Pick #25 - San Diego Chargers
Selection: Jason Verrett, CB, TCU
Discussion: San Diego really needed a CB and Verrett fits that need. He's got speed and range and always seems to be where the ball is.
Selection: Jason Verrett, CB, TCU
Discussion: San Diego really needed a CB and Verrett fits that need. He's got speed and range and always seems to be where the ball is.
Pick #26 - Philadelphia Eagles, traded from Cleveland Browns (from Indianapolis Colts)
Selection: Marcus Smith, LB, Louisville
Discussion: Philly has some needs and I'm not sure I would've put LB at the very top. They need to replace a WR at some point, but they obviously saw something in Smith to warrant this high a pick.
Selection: Marcus Smith, LB, Louisville
Discussion: Philly has some needs and I'm not sure I would've put LB at the very top. They need to replace a WR at some point, but they obviously saw something in Smith to warrant this high a pick.
Pick #27 - Arizona Cardinals, traded from New Orleans Saints
Selection: Deone Bucannon, S, Washington State
Discussion: Arizona is making their defense stronger with this pick. They have to play Kaepernick, Wilson, and Bradford six times every year, so getting stronger on defense is not a bad idea.
Selection: Deone Bucannon, S, Washington State
Discussion: Arizona is making their defense stronger with this pick. They have to play Kaepernick, Wilson, and Bradford six times every year, so getting stronger on defense is not a bad idea.
Pick #28 - Carolina Panthers
Selection: Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State
Discussion: Carolina needed a WR and Benjamin is a big time WR. He needs some work, and can get better, but this is a solid pick up by Carolina.
Selection: Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State
Discussion: Carolina needed a WR and Benjamin is a big time WR. He needs some work, and can get better, but this is a solid pick up by Carolina.
Pick #29 - New England Patriots
Selection: Dominique Easley, DE, Florida
Discussion: For the first time since 2012, the Pats pick in the first round. Easley is a great pick. He's hurt right now, but getting to healthy. When healthy, he can be a beast.
Selection: Dominique Easley, DE, Florida
Discussion: For the first time since 2012, the Pats pick in the first round. Easley is a great pick. He's hurt right now, but getting to healthy. When healthy, he can be a beast.
Pick #30 - San Francisco 49ers
Selection:Jimmie Ward, S, Northern Illinois
Discussion: A stout defense gets even stronger. Man, do those NFC West teams know how to play defense.
Selection:Jimmie Ward, S, Northern Illinois
Discussion: A stout defense gets even stronger. Man, do those NFC West teams know how to play defense.
Pick #31 - Denver Broncos
Selection: Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State
Discussion: Denver gets a solid CB at a decent price. Denver was exposed in the Super Bowl and anything they can do to upgrade their defense will make them better.
Selection: Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State
Discussion: Denver gets a solid CB at a decent price. Denver was exposed in the Super Bowl and anything they can do to upgrade their defense will make them better.
Pick #32 - Minnesota Vikings, traded from Seattle Seahawks
Selection: Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville
Discussion: Can you believe I mocked this one correctly?
Trade: Minnesota gives up the 40th pick (2nd round) and 108th pick (4th round)
Selection: Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville
Discussion: Can you believe I mocked this one correctly?
Trade: Minnesota gives up the 40th pick (2nd round) and 108th pick (4th round)
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