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In 2017 he had 41 receptions 7 TDs for 697 yards @ 17 per. This season even better: 8 for 209 yards 2 TDs and over 26 yards per.
Hakeem Butler, Iowa State
Week 3 Grade: 88.6

Doing his best in a losing effort, Butler was a one-man wrecking crew with the ball in his hands. Racking up 82 yards after the catch, he forced five missed tackles and recorded one of the nation’s best plays not only of this past weekend but of the entire 2018 season to date.
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If he keeps this up scouts will wake up and he will begin moving up. I want to watch him this weekend versus OK St and he will probably be defended by Rodarius Lee Lee Williams who might come out next draft as a redshirt sophomore. We surely need at least one good corner and perhaps (looking at WR injuries so far) maybe a WR.
 
Almost forgot to post NIck Bosa recovering from surgery for core muscle injury---uh oh. Dude was probably a top 5 pick if not #1.
Bosa left Saturday night's game against TCU in the third quarter with what appeared to be a groin injury.

Before his exit, Bosa had five tackles in the first half against the Horned Frogs. His night included a strip-sack that led to an Ohio State defensive touchdown.

The All-American has four sacks and 14 total tackles through three games this season.
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badboy said:
In 2017 he had 41 receptions 7 TDs for 697 yards @ 17 per. This season even better: 8 for 209 yards 2 TDs and over 26 yards per.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/college-pff-ncaa-week-3-team-of-the-week


If he keeps this up scouts will wake up and he will begin moving up. I want to watch him this weekend versus OK St and he will probably be defended by Rodarius Lee Lee Williams who might come out next draft as a redshirt sophomore. We surely need at least one good corner and perhaps (looking at WR injuries so far) maybe a WR.
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That play by Butler looks AJ-esque
 
Wisconsin ranked #18 got back into win column versus Iowa after losing last Saturday to BYU. It was a s-l-o-w game for me to watch and I wasn't very impressed. I focused on RT junior David Edwards who fairly highly ranked on most mocks but he played average at best. He's 6'7 315. T J Edwards LB has had a mediocre season and tonight was not much different.

Alabama rolled again stomping Texas A&M but Texas Tech and University of Texas both won and are now 3-1. TT upset #15 OK State (I'm focusing on Rodarius Lee Lee Williams cornerback) and Texas #17 TCU 31-16. Texas vs OKlahoma Oct 6th may turn out to be a good game.
 
when I started this I did not think our record would be 0-3 and looking like 0-5. Going to start focusing on free agency for next off season as we have money. Unfortunately lots of draft guys I ranked high after good prior seasons not doing so well but it is still early.
 
North Carolina vs Miami at 7 pm ESPN this link gives mucho info on both teams. N. Carolina has seven players bck from suspension for selling team issued shoes.

Players of interest for 2019 draft
DE Joe Jackson Miami poss top 10 pick
 
Impact of games IMO not much as for as quality nail biters as many teams are playing opponents of not much quality. Baylor #28 with total offense versus # 6 Oklahoma could be a good game. Folks interested in WR can watch Jalen Hurd leading WR for Bears.

I'm interested in #18 U. Texas vs Kansas St. UT after being upset (IMO) game one has won twice and should win Saturday if not looking head to following week vs historical foe Oklahoma.


Later Saturday #7 Stanford vs #8 Notre Dame, #4 Ohio State vs #9 Penn State could give some thrills.
 
#9 Penn State ahead of #4 Ohio State 13-0 which surprises me. I'm trying to get read on Ohio's OLineman Isaiah Prince. He just hasn't impressed me so far. I expected Ohio State after pulling out a one point win over 2017 #2 Penn State last season to romp and stomp tonight. True sophomore QB Haskins has played four games like Watson did last season.

**Basketball player Wade Sims LSU killed yesterday. First I heard as it was just announced during game versus Ole Miss as crowd had moment of silence. Prayers for the family.

Dyteon Simpson, a 20-year-old Louisiana resident, reportedly admitted to killing LSU basketball player Wayde Sims on Saturday.

According to CNN's Kaylee Hartung, Simpson confessed to the Baton Rouge Police Department and was subsequently arrested.

Sims was shot and killed near the Southern University campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, early Friday morning.
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badboy said:
#9 Penn State ahead of #4 Ohio State 13-0 which surprises me. I'm trying to get read on Ohio's OLineman Isaiah Prince. He just hasn't impressed me so far. I expected Ohio State after pulling out a one point win over 2017 #2 Penn State last season to romp and stomp tonight. True sophomore QB Haskins has played four games like Watson did last season.
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I was more impressed with the Buckeyes win this year than last. Last year they were at home, this year was a white out game at happy valley. Generally Penn State only pulls out the white out games when they face top 5 opponents and the fact they are 50-50 in those games tells the story. Extremely difficult conditions to play. Don't waste to much time on trying to evaluate Prince, IMO, he is the worst lineman to ever put on a Buckeye jersey. My only explanation on why he has started 4 years is that he must have pictures on Urban. I can not wait for that guy to be gone, he has about 10 plays a game that are very costly; missed assignment, false start and holding machine.

Haskins is actually a redshirted sophomore so he is draft eligible. I expect him to go after this season, and would not be surprised to see him go #1 overall. Ohio States O-Line is atrocious this year so what Haskins is doing is amazing.
 
gs27 said:
I was more impressed with the Buckeyes win this year than last. Last year they were at home, this year was a white out game at happy valley. Generally Penn State only pulls out the white out games when they face top 5 opponents and the fact they are 50-50 in those games tells the story. Extremely difficult conditions to play. Don't waste to much time on trying to evaluate Prince, IMO, he is the worst lineman to ever put on a Buckeye jersey. My only explanation on why he has started 4 years is that he must have pictures on Urban. I can not wait for that guy to be gone, he has about 10 plays a game that are very costly; missed assignment, false start and holding machine.

Haskins is actually a redshirted sophomore so he is draft eligible. I expect him to go after this season, and would not be surprised to see him go #1 overall. Ohio States O-Line is atrocious this year so what Haskins is doing is amazing.
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Thanks for info on Haskins I checked only two sources, should've dug deeper. He looked good to me but not following OSU as closely as last season. Another good QB could bring us more offers to trade down. Prince is dropping already in ranking.
 
Houston Coogs 3-1 versus Tulsa 1-3 with Coogs averaging over 52 ppg. ESPN 7pm. Players to watch:

Houston DL Ed Oliver reportedly top 5
 
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Houston Coogs 3-1 versus Tulsa 1-3 with Coogs averaging over 52 ppg. ESPN 7pm. Players to watch:

Houston DL Ed Oliver reportedly top 5
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OG Tyler Bowling and C Chandler Miller looked great for Tulsa last night. They handled Oliver well most of the night. Might be a couple late round / UFA gems.
 
Notre Dame's Julian Love CB in 5 games has 10 passes defended (20 last season which was spectacular) although his total tackles (17 now and 68 for 13 games in 2017) is way low. It appears that other teams are not going in his direction which is good sign. The fumble recovery he picked and returned for TD was fun to watch. He is a much more well rounded athlete than I thought. *note two of his three INTs last season went for TDs and IIRC the third INT almost was a score.
 
247sports.com reports Alabama's starting corner Trevon Diggs broke foot vs Arkansas Saturday Oct 6th recording seven tackles and 1 PBU. 2018 6 PBUs and 20 tackles; prior to this season some felt he was round three selection at best with some inconsistency. 6'2" 195 junior may lose rest of season.
 
OK, I'm adding a few OL names to the watch list. The names are currently projected as RD1 to RD4 type of guys.

LT- Andre Dillard / Washington State / 6-5 @ 306 lbs.

LT- Bobby Evans / Oklahoma / 6-5 @ 299 lbs.

LT- Yodny Cajuste / West Virginia / 6-4 @ 316 lbs.

RT- Jonah Williams / Alabama / 6-4 @ 297 lbs.

RT- Kaleb McGary / Washington / 6-6 @ 325 lbs.

RT- Ului Lapuaho / BYU / 6-6 @ 355 lbs.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
OK, I'm adding a few OL names to the watch list. The names are currently projected as RD1 to RD4 type of guys.

LT- Andre Dillard / Washington State / 6-5 @ 306 lbs.

LT- Bobby Evans / Oklahoma / 6-5 @ 299 lbs.

LT- Yodny Cajuste / West Virginia / 6-4 @ 316 lbs.

RT- Jonah Williams / Alabama / 6-4 @ 297 lbs.

RT- Kaleb McGary / Washington / 6-6 @ 325 lbs.

RT- Ului Lapuaho / BYU / 6-6 @ 355 lbs.
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Jonah Williams is a MF beast
 
OptimisticTexan said:
OK, I'm adding a few OL names to the watch list. The names are currently projected as RD1 to RD4 type of guys.

LT- Andre Dillard / Washington State / 6-5 @ 306 lbs.

LT- Bobby Evans / Oklahoma / 6-5 @ 299 lbs.

LT- Yodny Cajuste / West Virginia / 6-4 @ 316 lbs.

RT- Jonah Williams / Alabama / 6-4 @ 297 lbs.

RT- Kaleb McGary / Washington / 6-6 @ 325 lbs.

RT- Ului Lapuaho / BYU / 6-6 @ 355 lbs.
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Dillard, Evans slight interest only. Williams could be best OT in long time with 3 straight years as starter. Some say he could be great center. Max Scharping getting good reviews at OT and might be even better guard. He is on my mock. Tulane has a good OG but lighter than I prefer. I don't think strong draft for oline as some.
 
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Dillard, Evans slight interest only. Williams could be best OT in long time with 3 straight years as starter. Some say he could be great center. Max Scharping getting good reviews at OT and might be even better guard. He is on my mock. Tulane has a good OG but lighter than I prefer. I don't think strong draft for oline as some.
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I agree with your assessment, but I think the next few drafts will have OL that do not factor in as big assets in year one. These guys are coming from systems that are far far different than NFL schemes. NFL teams will need to assess these guys based on potential and existing tools. Very few of them are generally ready from a strength standpoint as well.

The draft appears to be regressing in regards to multiple productive OL being drafted 5 years ago to viewing maybe a handful of players who could start right away today. This could further regress since college systems and NFL systems seem to be very far apart. Maybe teams should look at incorporating a two coaching system on their OL. One coach specializes in technique and knowledge, the other coach in implementing the team's OL scheme. These OL need to be coached up from the time they arrive and if this area of weakness isn't eventually addressed, team's are going to be missing out on players they draft.
 
Agree OT, college coaches are imo on more shaky ground with win now or your gone in two seasons. OTs and even more so QBs & WRs are not trained well. I was hoping Davenport and then Rankin this season would get to learn behind a vet. I was okay with Big D getting some snaps his rookie season but not the way he did or with the silliness of some fans here criticising with no knowledge of what he was being asked to do.
 
This morning schedule light on good games but as of now #9 Texas vs Baylor; #2 Georgia vs #13 LSU (CB Greedy Williams; Pittsburgh at #5 Notre Dame and #7 Washington vs #17 Oregon.
 
U. Texas starting QB on sideline with bloody hand wrapped; Buchelle in relief first Q now ends 7-3 Bears.

Edit with 2 minutes gone now reported Ehlinger has shoulder injury despite blood on hand. Update at half time.
 
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Ehlinger remained in game evidently after shoulder injury and cut hand after. Out for game. Texas 23 Baylor 10 7 minutes left Q 3
 
That's what most are saying about Edwards but I have just not seen it. I'm still seeing rankings Jonah Williams as low as top of second with one having Texans getting him in top 10. Interesting point with that one is no other OT taken til end of first round indicating he could fall. Whomever we get needs to start immediately but most do not. I still see nothing in FA or another team willing to trade now.
 
The 2019 NFL Draft is loaded with defense, which could push these OT's back. That could be very good for the Texans. I still see most eval sights have Jonah Williams forecasted as a RT in the NFL. I think it mostly has to do with his size and weight. He's owned inferior talent in college but that changes when the best defensive pass rusher for NFL teams is lined up over him right out of the gate. He could get manhandled since he doesn't possess the size and weight yet.

If Williams was falling to the Texans in the draft and another team was hel! Bent on getting him, I'd entertain a trade back for additional picks. I prefer big OT's who already possess the size and weight. I'd be on board with RT, David Edwards- 6-7 @ 315 lbs (Wisconsin); LT, Greg Little / 6-6 @ 325 lbs (Ole Miss); LT, Andre Dillard- 6-5 @ 306 lbs (Washington St); RT, Kaleb McGary- 6-6 @ 325 lbs (Washington); LT, Mitch Hyatt / 6-5 @ 306 lbs (Clemson); RT, Ului Lapuaho / 6-6 @ 355 lbs (BYU); OG/C, Dalton Risner / 6-5 @ 300 lbs (Kansas State). Most of these guys could be available from RD2 thru RD4, which means I'd love to find a way to trade down in RD1 while picking up an additional RD2 in the process. I'd also be interested in a late round development player that could be stashed on the PS for a season while learning the system.....LT, Brock Ruble / 6-8 @ 319 lbs (Toledo via Florida St) would fit that description for me.

Knowing I could get answers for the OL in RD2 thru RD4, I'd focus on a CB or OLB with the RD1 pick since their impact could be more immediate in a positive way. If any of the drafted OL could deliver big time in year one, that would be a massive plus going into 2020. For the most part, the OT's drafted would have to get OJT as they develop their games which is ok, provided there's a coach on the OL that helps them progress into reliable OT's in 2020.

I'd still push for a Clowney trade this season for what I hope would be a 2019 RD2 and maybe another pick in 2020. If I could trade back in RD1 and pick up another RD2 in the process, I'd be good with that as well. With this, I'd now have a RD1 and (4) RD2 picks to help get this team on track.
 
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That's what most are saying about Edwards but I have just not seen it. I'm still seeing rankings Jonah Williams as low as top of second with one having Texans getting him in top 10. Interesting point with that one is no other OT taken til end of first round indicating he could fall. Whomever we get needs to start immediately but most do not. I still see nothing in FA or another team willing to trade now.
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Watching 2 games focusing on OTs: Oklahoma's #71 Bobby Evans LT and RT Cody Ford a red shirt Jr looking poorly against TCU. Also as stated yesterday I'm focusing on Wisconsin's RT David Edwards; to be kind I'll say he is not in my plans for 2019 draft. On a successful TD passing play with just over a minute in first half, Edwards was manhandled and fell over backwards.
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Today has been a bad day watching as it has verified my thoughts about 2019 OT choices. On a brighter note Jonah Williams continues his awesomeness and Clemson's Mitch Hyatt is firming up my view of him as a good candidate for our Seattle pick in round two. He is no Jonah Williams at LT but I like his moves and athleticism versus 5-0 N.C. State. It helps that freshman QB Trevor Lawrence has a very quick release. It seems that Hyatt could adjust quickly to RT.
 
Jonah Williams size + his athleticism allowing him to move well in any direction is why I think he could play OC. Would be hard for me to use round one pick on a center but he could be the back up at all other OL positions. If Davenport is not the LT and Jonah Williams is not there or thoughth not to be a LT we are in trouble at that position for another year after 2018. Hyatt is same reported size as Williams and no other OT stands out to me as a starting LT for Houston. If we can't get out LT round one I would seriously look for a trade down.

The concern about trading Clowney is it would have to be to a team that needs his skill set immediately as players at his position are deep so a team able to wait should use the draft.
 
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Jonah Williams size + his athleticism allowing him to move well in any direction is why I think he could play OC. Would be hard for me to use round one pick on a center but he could be the back up at all other OL positions. If Davenport is not the LT and Jonah Williams is not there or thoughth not to be a LT we are in trouble at that position for another year after 2018. Hyatt is same reported size as Williams and no other OT stands out to me as a starting LT for Houston. If we can't get out LT round one I would seriously look for a trade down.

The concern about trading Clowney is it would have to be to a team that needs his skill set immediately as players at his position are deep so a team able to wait should use the draft.
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Have you checked out Cajuste fom West Va. ? I'm currently watching Washington vs Colorado and there RT is a big guy. Would be a good RT for the Texans. IMHO.


You mean a team like the Pats couldn't use Clowney? I know the 49ers and Lions could use Clowney and that's just off of the top of my head.

I would be willing to trade Clowney to the Packers for Spriggs and a 1st. Maybe I would even take Spriggs and a 2nd.
 
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I think the Texans could contact Green Bay on Monday about Clowney's availability and could have a deal put together by Friday. Green Bay has a need as will other playoff bound teams before the trade deadline. If the Texans lose today, I'd start identifying the trade assets so Draft picks could be stocked.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
I think the Texans could contact Green Bay on Monday about Clowney's availability and could have a deal put together by Friday. Green Bay has a need as will other playoff bound teams before the trade deadline. If the Texans lose today, I'd start identifying the trade assets so Draft picks could be stocked.
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The Texans aren’t going to give up the season at 3-4.
 
Lucky said:
The Texans aren’t going to give up the season at 3-4.
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steelbtexan said:
Certainly not at 4-3 and leading the division.
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I wouldn't say give up on the season if this 4-3 team had the goods to make a splash in the playoffs. My fear is on two fronts:

1. A winning season keeps O'Brien firmly in place as both HC and OC. Think about that for a while. The past 8-8 or slightly better teams under O'Brien have been an aberration but good enough in McCain's eyes to keep him around. I'm not excited about this prospect.

2. Draft position would be lower than desired for a team that will enter 2019 with plenty of holes to fill, regardless of what the record might show.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
I wouldn't say give up on the season if this 4-3 team had the goods to make a splash in the playoffs. My fear is on two fronts:

1. A winning season keeps O'Brien firmly in place as both HC and OC. Think about that for a while. The past 8-8 or slightly better teams under O'Brien have been an aberration but good enough in McCain's eyes to keep him around. I'm not excited about this prospect.

2. Draft position would be lower than desired for a team that will enter 2019 with plenty of holes to fill, regardless of what the record might show.
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1. Winning the division during rebuilding yrs after the mess Ricky left behind would be amazing. IMHO. If they have an 8-8 record next yr then I'm on board with your line of thinking. This is the 1st season/offseason he's had his people in place and if next offseason is as good as this offseason then good times will be ahead, provided Watson can survive this season.

I mean the OL is so bad that Watson is having to bus to away games because he cant fly.

2. If they dont trade for a vet OT they have the draft capital to trade up and get their guy if need be.
 
steelbtexan said:
Have you checked out Cajuste fom West Va. ? I'm currentTy watching Washington vs Colorado and there RT is a big guy. Would be a good RT for the Texans. IMHO.


You mean a team like the Pats couldn't use Clowney? I know the 49ers and Lions could use Clowney and that's just off of the top of my head.

I would be willing to trade Clowney to the Packers for Spriggs and a 1st. Maybe I would even take Spriggs and a 2nd.
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There is little info on him this season except he played "solid" 2017 blocking for Will Grier in a passing game. The few times I watched him this season I asked myself why I was wasting my time. We should remember he'd have to block for an extremely "mobile" QB and Grier is not that. Most have him ranked third day pick and that's prob based on shortage of quality of priority position.

Clowney: I've actually posted somewhere on trades with both Packers & PATs. The Patriots traded into 2019 a couple times so will have their 1st rounder, two 2nd rounders, and three 3rd round picks in 2019. The apple in the Garden here is he just had arguably best game of his career so hesitation begins to set in. If he has a consecutive pro bowl season, he should be able to name is price. My post you quoted says a team would have to need his skills immediately which would include both teams you mention (as of now). Review of Pack could change in next four weeks but they do have two first rounds.

Best scenario for Texans IMO is Clowney pro bowls as we can get more or we can keep as we have money to pay him.

BTW Dallas reported traded 2019 first pick for Oaklands Amari Cooper WR
 
badboy said:
There is little info on him this season except he played "solid" 2017 blocking for Will Grier in a passing game. The few times I watched him this season I asked myself why I was wasting my time. We should remember he'd have to block for an extremely "mobile" QB and Grier is not that. Most have him ranked third day pick and that's prob based on shortage of quality of priority position.

Clowney: I've actually posted somewhere on trades with both Packers & PATs. The Patriots traded into 2019 a couple times so will have their 1st rounder, two 2nd rounders, and three 3rd round picks in 2019. The apple in the Garden here is he just had arguably best game of his career so hesitation begins to set in. If he has a consecutive pro bowl season, he should be able to name is price. My post you quoted says a team would have to need his skills immediately which would include both teams you mention (as of now). Review of Pack could change in next four weeks but they do have two first rounds.

Best scenario for Texans IMO is Clowney pro bowls as we can get more or we can keep as we have money to pay him.

BTW Dallas reported traded 2019 first pick for Oaklands Amari Cooper WR
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I like Cajuste in pass pro as much as Greir throw the ball Cajuste rarely allows pressure, he has good feet and has the type of frame to improve in the run game. He's already a big guy. He's a 2nd rd pick IMHO. I'm looking forward to seeing him go up against Omenihu. That game will give me a better idea of Cajuste's potential.

I would still trade Clowney, I dont trust his knees but that's not going to happen.

Dallas paid a hefty price for Cooper but he's going to help Dak. What would you be willing to give up for Humphries or Peterson?
 
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I like Cajuste in pass pro as much as Greir throw the ball Cajuste rarely allows pressure, he has good feet and has the type of frame to improve in the run game. He's already a big guy. He's a 2nd rd pick IMHO. I'm looking forward to seeing him go up against Omenihu. That game will give me a better idea of Cajuste's potential.

I would still trade Clowney, I dont trust his knees but that's not going to happen.

Dallas paid a hefty price for Cooper but he's going to help Dak. What would you be willing to give up for Humphries or Peterson?
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Denver's, D Thomas could be the next player traded before the deadline. They wanted to keep it on the down-low but it was leaked that Denver is listening to any trade offers for Thomas.
 
steelbtexan said:
I like Cajuste in pass pro as much as Greir throw the ball Cajuste rarely allows pressure, he has good feet and has the type of frame to improve in the run game. He's already a big guy. He's a 2nd rd pick IMHO. I'm looking forward to seeing him go up against Omenihu. That game will give me a better idea of Cajuste's potential.

I would still trade Clowney, I dont trust his knees but that's not going to happen.

Dallas paid a hefty price for Cooper but he's going to help Dak. What would you be willing to give up for Humphries or Peterson?
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A first for Peterson, maybe with a 3rd rounder in 2020 thrown in. Probably like a 4th for Humphries, he was a first round talent who has been a disappointment and has found himself rotating in and out of the staring lineup throughout his career
 
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A first for Peterson, maybe with a 3rd rounder in 2020 thrown in. Probably like a 4th for Humphries, he was a first round talent who has been a disappointment and has found himself rotating in and out of the staring lineup throughout his career
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I would definitely give up a 1st for Peterson, but with other teams bidding for him it would probably cost atleast a 1st and a 2nd plus a 2020 2nd. This guy is that special, a true differencemaker.

Humphries has been starting at LT for 2 yrs. He got hurt last yr (Fractured knee cap) and has started this yr. He's the best Cards OL. (Not saying much) He's much better than Davenport and probably better than anybody you can find at 18-20 in next yrs draft. With that said, I think you're right and he's worth a 3rd rder. But due to Watson's healthy and trying to keep him healthy I would give up a 2nd, maybe even a 2nd and a 5th. Keeping Watson healthy is job 1 and if it costs more than I would like to pay I would grit my teeth and pay up.
 
steelbtexan said:
I would definitely give up a 1st for Peterson, but with other teams bidding for him it would probably cost atleast a 1st and a 2nd plus a 2020 2nd. This guy is that special, a true differencemaker.

Humphries has been starting at LT for 2 yrs. He got hurt last yr (Fractured knee cap) and has started this yr. He's the best Cards OL. (Not saying much) He's much better than Davenport and probably better than anybody you can find at 18-20 in next yrs draft. With that said, I think you're right and he's worth a 3rd rder. But due to Watson's healthy and trying to keep him healthy I would give up a 2nd, maybe even a 2nd and a 5th. Keeping Watson healthy is job 1 and if it costs more than I would like to pay I would grit my teeth and pay up.
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Some NFL writer(I forgot who) said for Peterson he would want at least a 1st and 2nd this year, plus a 1st next year for him. He would also add in a 2nd rounder with Peterson this year, so essentially you get Peterson for 2 firsts, and a 2nd round swap. Seems to rich for my liking, and I can't see Gaine going his first 3 years as a GM without having a first round pick.

I just don't know how cost effective it is to get Humphries compared to getting someone like Spriggs from GB. Why would the cardinals trade their starting LT mid season when they have their own young QB they want to protect? Unless it's for way over his true value, Spriggs is decent and just caught in a numbers game behind a couple of other good tackles
 
Georgia loses RB John Emery best HS RB. The school lost top recruits Jason Hazelwood, corner Jalen Perry and LB JD Bertrand earlier this month. Coach Kirby Smart did get high rates safety Lewis Cine. LSU may be target for Emery.
 
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Georgia loses RB John Emery best HS RB. The school lost top recruits Jason Hazelwood, corner Jalen Perry and LB JD Bertrand earlier this month. Coach Kirby Smart did get high rates safety Lewis Cine. LSU may be target for Emery.
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Alabama, Clemson and Georgia can only horde the top talent for so long before these athletes realize that, although it could be great going to one of these schools, they may never see the field in the process.

If I were UH, that'd be my pitch. Look so-n-so, Ed Oliver bypassed the big glamor programs and has actually enjoyed one heck of a ride here at UH. He's getting his education, playing time and national attention. He's going to enjoy more awards and most important, his production is going to get him a "phat" NFL payday when they call his name between #1 and #5 on Draft Day. So so-n-so, all I can tell you is if you bring your talents to the University of Houston, you're going to get the playing time and all the exposure you could possibly desire without all the talent competing for the starting spot.
 
There isn't many Ed Olivers recently but even an avg player thinks if he can just get on field a few plays he will catch coach's eye and then NFL in two seasons. It's a dream but so was the 1.5 billion ticket sold in S. Carolina. Players going to Ala, Clemson, LSU, Georgia, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Miami, etc go to NFL.
 
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There isn't many Ed Olivers recently but even an avg player thinks if he can just get on field a few plays he will catch coach's eye and then NFL in two seasons. It's a dream but so was the 1.5 billion ticket sold in S. Carolina. Players going to Ala, Clemson, LSU, Georgia, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Miami, etc go to NFL.
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The starters do.....little tougher for those backups who have sat behind some vert talented athletes as their college careers are coming to a end. Who knows how good those guys could be if they had had 3 or 4 years of actual starting time. A lot of those guys were top talent who found themselves competing against other top talent.
 
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