The Official 2020 NFL Draft Thread

Gronk to Tampa

 

And now we get 100% Brady coverage again. Sweet. I was really enjoying the mock draft they were doing on ESPN and now it's all Brady/Gronk hand jobs

 

I would never draft Herbert in top 10. I don't care what offense you are running, a QB has to make the big plays when it counts and I didn't think Herbert did that often enough.
Should be interesting what Browns do. Myself, I would trade Beckham for a draft pick (just don't think he fits on the field or off), trade for tackle Trent Williams, draft a receiver at #10 (unless somehow Simmons is available).

 

To my two Packers fans, rejoice. I know how much both of you wanted a Ravens defensive player to be a Packer.

 

I like both pickups.

 

ONE DAY until we have something sportsy to watch and talk about!!!

 

Whichever team, or team's fanbase, is the best at DDOS attacks will rule the draft.

 

Ok, that would crack me up. Though (Id have to go find the name), I read some service out their claims they can negate effects of ddos attacks to the point there mostly useless now.
Which from the article Ive read is why theyve caused much less disturbance the last couple years.

 

Various services like Cloudflare and others that traffic goes through has built-in measures against DDOS, but it's definitely not 100%. Blizzard (the game service) has had quite a few over the past months, for one.

 

Nerd moment but I still play (ok Play is a stretch at this point in my life, but I log in and quickly get yanked away from my computer...) a few of Blizzard's games and their responses to DDoS have gotten a lot better, it used to mean the servers died for like a week. They seem to handle that better than product / expansion launches lol.
Googled it. This is the service the article I was reading referred too. https://www.akamai.com/us/en/products/security/ddos-protection-service.jsp
I'm sure it's got a lot of similarities to Cloudflare.

 

Oh yeah, Akamai is another big one.

And yeah, obviously I play some Blizzard games too. These days, it doesn't seem like they get completely shut down ever, but you get huge lag or inability for some people to log into certain games for a little a while. Combating those types of attacks have clearly come a long way.

 

Which games do you play? I think I technically own every blizzard game that's ever been released, but they've changed a lot the last few years (as games as a whole really has). Anyways I think NFL draft is going to go pretty smooth. They have the budget that they should be able to make it go smoothly.

 

WoW and Hearthstone. I used to play some Overwatch with my girlfriend but I lost interest in that game.

Loooong ago I played some Diablo 3, but that lasted a very short time. Just felt too grindy once I finished the main story.

What do you play?

 

So, I play WoW I try to get into hearthstone and realize quickly how much of a money sink that can be. I haven't played BFA much, because well the gating of everything including rep and stuff just dragged things out and made it feel more chore like at times. Though I logged in last weekend and saw they're giving 100% Exp buffs til the shadowlands expansion so I'm probably going to level some alts. I actually really liked Diablo3 for a while, but it's a grinder. Overwatch is pretty cool, but at a certain point it's like I'm just doing the same things over and over.

 

Yeah, I can't deny that BfA has a lot of stuff that feels like chores. I largely only play WoW for the raiding and a particular social group. The rest of it I could leave. I don't even enjoy leveling!

I don't spend money on Hearthstone...it's hard to just spend a little, I think. Either you do it free-to-play or you need to spend a ton. Getting a few extra cards doesn't help if you can't create all the various builds. I've gotten into their new feature Battlegrounds--it's an "auto-chess" version of Hearthstone, if you're familiar with that term (I wasn't until Battlegrounds was implemented and people called it that haha). It's hard to explain quickly, but there's a good tutorial when you try out the feature. And it's free.

 

I've heard of auto-chess I think it's like a genre of mobile game? I haven't played that in HS, but I'm checking it out right now lol

 

1) Bengals - Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

Pretty obvious, no real explanation.

2) Redskins - Chase Young, ED, Ohio State

Same as pick #1, no brainer here.

3) Chargers - Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama

The Chargers trade 6, 37, and 112 for 3 to get their QB of the future. Even with injury concerns Tua is a stud of a prospect. With Tyrod Taylor also in LA, he can learn from a respectable veteran.

4) Giants - Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama

While Simmons is the popular pick and wouldn’t be a mistake to take, I think the biggest priority for the Giants is to protect their young QB.

5) Dolphins - Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia

Surprise pick here, just don’t think the Dolphins are in love with Herbert this early. However what better thing to do than get a stalwart LT for your future?

6) Lions - Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State

Big Play Slay’s replacement, get great value in trading back for a guy they wanted all along.

7) Panthers - Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson

With Luke Kuechly gone there’s some big shoes to fill in the middle of the Panthers defense. Who better to fill them than the most versatile player in the draft? Not to mention a local product the fans are familiar with.

8) Broncos - Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama

The Broncos send picks 15 and 46 for 8 and 131 to grab the premier WR of the draft, dude just fits with what Denver has on the field.

9) Jaguars - Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn

While CB and OT are both needs, it’s hard to pass up Brown. Absolutely a monster in the middle, would sure up a weak spot in Jacksonville.

10) Cleveland - Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa

Gotta protect Baker Mayfield, Wirfs is also versatile, could play all over their line if needed.

11) Jets - CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma

The cupboard is bare for the Jets, while The_Darnold needs protection, what good is it if he’s throwing to receivers without the ability to separate or catch consistently?

12) Raiders - CJ Henderson, CB, Florida

LOVE this fit for the Raiders, even with Ruggs on the boards still, Henderson would be VERY welcome in Las Vegas.

13) 49ers - Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama

Speed kills, great fit in the 49ers offense. Damn near perfect running mate with Samuels/Kittle.

14) Buccaneers - Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville

The rich get richer, Becton’s stock hit a tiny snag but still a high pick here and what value for a team that needs to protect their AARP card carrying QB?

15) Cardinals - Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina

A lot of people are saying OT here for Arizona, while not wrong, Kinlaw is just the BPA by a wide margin at a position of need.

16) Falcons - Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU

This could be a prime position for Atlanta to trade down from but Fulton replaces a big hole in their secondary.

17) Patriots - Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

The Patriots trade 23, 87, and 125 to move up and take the heir to the throne in New England. Now this isn’t a very Belichick type move but when a prospect this talented drops the same year you lose the best QB to play, you pull the trigger. Especially when your inter-division rival is sitting at 18 with eyes on a QB.

18) Dolphins - Jordan Love, QB, Utah State

Once again the Dolphins have been bamboozled by those dastardly heathens from the north... however, could be a blessing in disguise as they land a VERY talented but very raw QB with a cannon arm. Good thing they have a very nice LT waiting to protect him.

19) Raiders - Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU

A lot of speed, and fits Gruden’s offense. May not be your prototype for a top billed WR but makes up for it in versatility.

20) Jaguars - Josh Jones, OT, Houston

Alright, good value here for Jacksonville who need to sure up their LT position as their current one is more suited for interior line play. Corner back is still a glaring need, but there’s quality to be had in the 2nd round.

21) Eagles - Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma

Yeah, yeah, yeah.. I know, WR is a MASSIVE need but so is LB. With the top WRs off the board, the Eagles should bolster a weak unit and focus on getting a still high level WR prospect in the 2nd.

22) Vikings - K’Lavon Chaisson, ED, LSU

Young, raw, quick. Good value here for the Vikings who are in need of a rusher opposite of Hunter with the departure of Everson Griffin.

23) Cowboys - Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama

I love this pick from a scheme prospective. Dallas finally gets the safety they’ve needed for years all while gaining assets to do it.

24) Saints - Patrick Queen, LB, LSU

Local product, big need, and may be the BPA. Can’t go wrong here.

25) Vikings - Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor

CB could also be taken here but I think Mims athletic gifts fit very well next to Adam Thielen, like Diggs but with way less of a headache.

26) Dolphins - Cesar Ruiz, C, Michigan

Operation keep Love upright in full swing here. Great value, fills a need.

27) Seahawks - Julian Okwara, ED, Notre Dame

As a Seahawks fan, this just makes sense, a reach, but also fits a specific schematic need at LEO. With Rasheem Green and LJ Collier on the roster popular pick like Epenesa isn’t a real need as a 5 tech DE, and YGM just doesn’t pop for me.

28) Ravens - Zach Baun, LB, Wisconsin

This dude just screams Ravens to me, and with Murray/Queen off the board it’s a good fit. Very versatile, little undersized but Baltimore has made a living with that type of player.

29) Titans - Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU

Logan Ryan replacement, good fit here for Tennessee. Could very well see an edge rusher or interior defensive linemen here as well but Gladney is BPA.

30) Packers - Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU

It’s been many years since the Packers took a WR in the first round but Reagor is worth it. Would fit seamlessly into the Packers offense. A great co-host for Devante Adams.

31) 49ers - Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama

This could very well be a trade down spot for the Niners but Diggs is hard to pass up on with their aging and very average overall secondary.

32) Chiefs - AJ Terrell, CB, Clemson

Winners pick winners. Didn’t have a great look against LSU but this man is a stud and would help extend KC’s championship aspirations.