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On The Clock: 2019 RCF NFL Mock Draft

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What kinda bullshit trade was the lions titans trade?

Stafford is worth less than mariota straight up let alone throwing in a first plus
I’m not going to cloud up the Mock On The Clock thread with discussion as we have a separate thread for it.

I’m just going to say that you haven’t watched Mariota or Stafford for that matter if you believe that.

Mariota is also on his contract year, and he’s no longer a young player with “potential.” He’s entering year 5 in the NFL and going to need a new contract. It’s highly likely he’s not a Titan—or even a starter—beyond next season.

Move over to that thread if you’re interested in discussion.
 
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@MGMT where you at?
More Breaking News:

In a shocking turn of events, Commissioner @Soda gifts both Lions 1sts to the Titans as part of the Stafford trade because they’re actually paying attention.

No? Damn.
 
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So @MGMT is going through a legitimate family crisis. I'm giving him D.K. Metcalf, I'll type up some scouting later.
 
So @MGMT is going through a legitimate family crisis. I'm giving him D.K. Metcalf, I'll type up some scouting later.

Can we not assume Matt Millen is still there? I think most Lions fans would be happy to jump on Devin White at that spot. Adding Metcalf to Golladay and Jones doesn't make a lot of sense.

I've seen most Lions fans want defense--and typically it's just grabbing the best DL available, or addressing needs at LB or the secondary.
 
Can we not assume Matt Millen is still there? I think most Lions fans would be happy to jump on Devin White at that spot. Adding Metcalf to Golladay and Jones doesn't make a lot of sense.

With the 8th pick in the first round, the Detroit Lions select:

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D.K Metcalf, WR, Detroit Lions

6'3 and 228 pound sophmore
40 time: 4.33
Bench 27 reps
Arms 34 7/8
Vertical 40.5

Why Metcalf?

What if I told you the Lions just traded away Matthew Stafford for Mariota and picks? You would say this is a crazy world and Detroit is about to become an unwatchable dome offense, which is an oxymoron. In order to help Mariota the Lions do the most Lions thing possible and take a Megatron clone. Why take Megatron Junior? You need to sell tickets and Barry Sanders Junior isn't in this draft. You know who loves this pick the most?



They are the Detroit Lions and they get a first round wide receiver. End of discussion.
 
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With the 9th pick of the 2019 RCF Mock Draft the Buffalo Bills select...



Ed Oliver, DL, Houston

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HtWt: 6'2'' - 287 lbs.
College: Houston

My Take:
After signing a slew of offensive lineman (Mitch Morse, Spencer Long, Ty Nsekhe, and LaAdrian Waddle) and pass catchers (John Brown, Cole Beasley, and Tyler Kroft) in free agency the Bills have mostly shored two of the weakest positions on the roster and left them in a good position to draft BPA.

That player comes in the form of 21-year-old defensive tackle Ed Oliver, who will slide perfectly in the three-technique position that Kyle Williams held for Buffalo before retiring this offseason. Playing next to a true space-eating 1T Star Lotulelei and elite edge-rusher like Jerry Hughes is a near perfect fit for Oliver, who gets to shoot gaps and make plays as an interior pass rusher.

Oliver didn't have the dominant season he (and most draft pundits) were hoping for entering the season, but he still displayed the impressive burst he's known for and solidified his stock as a top-10 prospect. That's even more likely to come true after measuring up well at the combine (6'2'', 287 lbs) despite rumors he was 6-feet even and under 270 pounds.


PLAYER BIO:
Many people were surprised when Oliver became one of the first five-star recruits to sign with a non-Power Five conference program. The Cougars had signed his brother (Marcus, a two-year starter at right guard) and former high school coach, however, so E.J. (short for Ed Jr.) signed to play near his hometown of Westfield. He was a second-team All-American and top-5 overall recruit who eschewed Alabama to play for UH. He fulfilled his promise quickly, earning first-team All-American and all-conference honors as a true freshman, starting all 13 games and ranking second in the country with 23 tackles for loss, including 3.5 against San Diego State in the Las Vegas Bowl. He also was credited with five sacks among his 66 total tackles, as well as three forced fumbles and nine pass breakups. Oliver won the Outland Trophy and was a finalist for the Nagurski Award as a sophomore, also garnering consensus All-American honors and winning the American Athletic Conference's Defensive Player of the Year Award with 73 tackles, 16.5 for loss, 5.5 sacks, and three pass breakups despite facing constant double-teams. He struggled with a knee injury throughout his junior season and had a televised blow-out with third-year head coach Major Applewhite (who was fired after the season) over whether he should be wearing a heavy jacket on the sideline meant for suited players while nursing that injury. In the end, he started eight games (54 tackles, team-high 14.5 for loss, three sacks, two pass breakups) and earned second-team All-AAC honors and third-team All-American notice from the Associated Press. Oliver's father was a running back at Northwestern State in Louisiana with LSU head coach Ed Orgeron and NFL players Gary Reasons and Mark Duper.


OVERVIEW:
Twitched-up ball of explosive fury from the moment he comes out of his stance, but his lack of NFL size and length creates challenges with his NFL projection. Oliver's athletic ability is beyond rare, but his ability to add and maintain mass could be the critical for his future success. He creates early advantages but must convert them into early disruption to prevent NFL size from swallowing him. Scheme fit will be critical with shade nose or three-technique as the obvious considerations. If Oliver's frame is maxed out, he might possess the speed, toughness and instincts to transition into an inside linebacker role.

STRENGTHS:
  • Elite athlete with high-end foot quickness, agility and fluidity
  • Built low and plays with leverage on his side
  • As twitchy and sudden as any interior lineman you will see
  • Freak-daddy workouts expected for quickness and explosion testing
  • Explodes into blockers with jarring pop for early advantages
  • Instinctive and early play diagnosis
  • Rare initial quickness to disrupt in gaps
  • Posted 53 tackles for loss in just three years
  • Direct, inside hands and plays under opponent's pads
  • Linebacker speed for extended range to tackle
  • Plays with consistent motor and overall hustle
  • Works to half-man in his rush
  • Tilts blocker with jab step before hitting slap-rip counter to opposite edge
  • Body control for efficient, edge to edge counters
  • Pairs spin counter with athletic ability to eat as secondary rusher
WEAKNESSES:
  • Squatty, unimposing frame falls below NFL size norms inside
  • Scouts say he played under 280 pounds
  • Lacks functional length
  • Gets mauled by down blocks and double teams
  • Struggles at times when offenses run downhill at him
  • Gets clogged up against wide-bodies
  • Unable to sustain early jolts into extended power
  • Backdoors blocks in lateral pursuit rather than winning across the face
  • Forced to work excessively at disengaging from blocks
  • Failed to convert explosiveness into impressive sack totals
  • Rush attack is more predictable than diverse

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DRAFT PROJECTION:
Round 1

NFL COMPARISON:
Michael Dean Perry (?), Dominique Easley with his head screwed on


@JDailey23 and the Denver Broncos are on the clock.
 
We have another fake trade..

The Kansas City Chiefs trade their 5th round pick in 2019, (167 overall) to the Philadelphia Eagles for WR Nelson Agholar.

With Chris Conley and Kelvin Benjamin out of the picture, there will be valuable targets to spare in KC. Agholar flashed his potential in Philly, and will look to take the next step playing along side Pat Mahomes in a contract year. This also gives the Chiefs some security in case a long suspension comes down for Hill.
 
#10 Denver Broncos - Devin Bush - LB - Michigan.

Bush is the son of the former Florida State and NFL defensive back with the same name. His father also got a chance to coach his son as a defensive analyst under Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. Bush was a four-star recruit and two-time All-Florida pick in his own right before signing with Harbaugh. He contributed as a reserve linebacker and on special teams as a freshman (12 tackles) and then stepped into the starting lineup in 2017. He compiled 102 tackles, 9.5 for loss, five sacks, and an interception as a sophomore, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors while also being named a finalist for the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker. The team captain followed up that season by being named the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Year in 2018 and an Associated Press second-team All-American. He led the Wolverines with 80 stops, 9.5 for loss, five sacks, and six pass breakups in 12 games. Bush did not play in



Overview
Undersized three-down linebacker with the speed and cover talent to make an easy transition to WILL linebacker as a pro. There will be NFL defenses who pass on Bush due to his lack of size, but his ability to play fast and free as an outside linebacker should supersede those concerns. He will miss some tackles and get engulfed by blockers at other times, but his play strength and ability to run and cover are extremely valuable in today's game and should not be diminished due to a tape measurement.
Strengths
  • Compact lower body with a filled-out frame
  • Trusts his eyes
  • Rarely gets trapped due to false steps
  • Good patience with feel for run-blocking development
  • Body control and balance through contact are very good
  • Uncorks on climbers and iso-blocks with sharp, leveraged hand strikes
  • Proactive with hands to balance against wash-down blocks
  • Strong legs drive through upright blockers
  • Has GPS to maneuver around traffic in flows to the football
  • Sideline-to-sideline runner
  • Has speed to carry third-down backs into flats and up the sideline
  • Posted 11 passes defensed over last two seasons
  • Disguises launch point as blitzer
  • Slippery rusher who can knife through gaps and dip around edges
Weaknesses
  • Lands below size standards as inside linebacker
  • Average reaction time in early response
  • Slow to process and diagnose against misdirection
  • Big boys can swallow him on second level
  • Needs to mitigate size concerns with more downhill shots
  • Too many block challenges and not enough block slips
  • Will require better pursuit leverage and feel for angles
  • Runs himself out of tackle attempts by coming in too steep
  • Out of position when he starts guessing rather than responding
  • Misses out on tackles in space due to lack of length
 
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We have another fake trade..

The Kansas City Chiefs trade their 5th round pick in 2019, (167 overall) to the Philadelphia Eagles for WR Nelson Agholar.

With Chris Conley and Kelvin Benjamin out of the picture, there will be valuable targets to spare in KC. Agholar flashed his potential in Philly, and will look to take the next step playing along side Pat Mahomes in a contract year. This also gives the Chiefs some security in case a long suspension comes down for Hill.

Eagles do this trade because it frees up 9mil in cap space and lets them use more 2 tight end sets with Ertz and Goedert. While Agholar found a home as a slot receiver, the Eagles want to look for cheaper option to fill that role.
 
With the 11th overall pick, the Cincinnati Bengals select:

Devin White - ILB

6' 0"
237 lbs
32 1/8”
9 3/4”

4.42 40
22 Bench
39.5 Vert

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Why White:

White is one of the most dynamic players in the draft. He's a sideline-to-sideline thumper who would immediately solidify the middle of the defense, making life easier for both the front four and the secondary. White is sometimes a split-second slow to diagnose what's happening in front of him but has the first-step athleticism to make up for it.After finally getting rid of the POS Burfict, we, the Bengals, had a huge hole in the center of the defense. Insert Devin White, an absolute stud from MLB from LSU. He's going to be the leader of our defense for the next 8-10 years.

Strengths
Shorter legs, longer torso improves center of gravity
Well put together with excellent musculation throughout his limbs
Unorthodox, but finds the football
Voracious student of the game
Major spikes in production over last two seasons
Quick-twitch trigger with big burst to close
Shoots gaps looking to makes plays into the backfield
Quick sink and drive for effective change of direction
Agility to sift from gap to gap to track bouncing runners
Lose upper body to spin and pivot around moving blocks
Weight-room champ with impressive strength numbers across the board
Pursuit speed closes the gap allowing for additional tackle opportunities
Aggressive and purposeful in tugging the ball loose from running backs
Active hands in space to challenge throws in space

Weaknesses
Instincts are very average
Can be fooled by key fakes and misdirection
Coaxed out of position two different times by the same run play versus Alabama
Diagnosis can run behind
Too many false steps in initial movement
Gets caught behind climbing linemen and doesn't always fight to disengage
Not a natural knee-bender in space
Running backs consistently finish under his pads
Take-on technique needs plenty of work
Uses shoulder challenges with hands as an afterthought
Misses tackles when footwork and scrape balance get too loose
Hard flows to sideline lack leverage and patience
Relatively unchallenged as a coverage option

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Green Bay Packers - @AZ_ on the clock
 

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