2018 NFL Draft Day 1 Game Thread WITH SPOILERS

[bsj]

It looks like spoilers is going to lose in that other thread, so I am opening up this game thread. I personally LIKE spoilers and not allowing the NFL to produce the rollout of information that makes their ratings the best, but I know some dont like them.

Please post anything you hear or see anywhere that is credibly sourced and/or confirmed throughout the draft.

 

[RSN Diaspora]

Why on earth would you not want information about draft moves in a draft thread? This isn’t Star Wars.

 

[NortheasternPJ]

Why on earth would you not want information about draft moves in a draft thread? This isn’t Star Wars.

It kind of defeats the purpose of actually watching the draft if you know 1-8 minutes ahead of every pick what's going to happen.

 

[DJnVa]

Then why be in this forum if you just want to watch it on TV?

 

[bsj]

I just think its annoying that there is info out there that is held back until the commercial break is over. I could give two fucks about the production. Give me the info as soon as you have it.

 

[NortheasternPJ]

Then why be in this forum if you just want to watch it on TV?

To read others reactions and to discuss it? Not knowing for a few minutes due to watching the draft doesn't mean you don't want to talk about it. Once it's announced, it's easy to jump over to the non-spoiler thread and discuss.

I just think its annoying that there is info out there that is held back until the commercial break is over. I could give two fucks about the production. Give me the info as soon as you have it.

I fully agree with your first sentence and think the NFL sucks for what they've done with the draft. Just let it roll as it happens, like a number of years ago when the Vikings forgot to pick which was awesome. They're deliberately holding stuff not just through commercials but for like 5+ min at a time for no good reason.

 

[SMU_Sox]

Honestly I like the event, the aura, the buzz, the hope, the hype and all of that shit including waiting through commercials for round 1 but then being able to do that while discussing with people here. But the most important thing to me is a good discussion here. If that means spoilers whatever, it is just my personal preference for day 1 and day 1 only there are no spoilers. Not a big deal either way.

 

[Mugsy's Jock]

Honestly I like the event, the aura, the buzz, the hope, the hype and all of that shit including waiting through commercials for round 1 but then being able to do that while discussing with people here. But the most important thing to me is a good discussion here. If that means spoilers whatever, it is just my personal preference for day 1 and day 1 only there are no spoilers. Not a big deal either way.

+1

 

[Marbleheader]

I don't think it's unreasonable to have separate threads for the first round.

 

[Curt S Loew]

Then why be in this forum if you just want to watch it on TV?

 

[bsj]

More and more sources are saying Mayfield at 1

 

[Eck'sSneakyCheese]

That would be the Brownsiest thing ever. Manziel 2.0...

 

[bsj]

I'm not as down on Mayfield as that, but still think there are better options

 

[ehaz]

I actually think Mayfield is the best QB in the draft, Manziel comps are lazy. Mayfield is far more polished, he has excellent mechanics (a knock on Manziel) and a far better arm.

 

[Gash Prex]

I’d take Mayfield If I had to pick one - accuracy and descion making translate. I don’t think I’d take one at 1, but would trade out for more picks and build.

 

[Morgan's Magic Snowplow]

Is Mayfield at 1.1 really that crazy?

I think the height thing is kind of overblown. He measured 6’1 at the combine and there are tons of 6’2 QBs in the league, in addition to smaller guys like Brees and Wilson. And Mayfield was a legitimately great player in college with very good accuracy and touch and elite competitiveness.

I dunno. I feel like if he was talked about as a top five pick from the beginning people wouldnt bat an eye at him going 1.1.

 

[Ed Hillel]

I like Mayfield, but I’d take him at 4 and get more value out of 1.

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

If the Browns were Danny Ainge, they'd move back two spots, pocket a top 5 pick in the following draft, and get Mayfield anyway.

 

[SMU_Sox]

Baker is my QB2 just behind Rosen. He is a vastly superior prospect as a QB to Manziel.

 

[Super Nomario]

I like Mayfield, but I’d take him at 4 and get more value out of 1.

There are rumors the Jets love Mayfield at 3, no? I don't think they can chance it.

 

[ElcaballitoMVP]

If you're worried that the Giants or Jets love Mayfield (or someone willing to trade up), taking him at #1 isn't crazy.

 

[Ed Hillel]

Baker is my QB2 just behind Rosen. He is a vastly superior prospect as a QB to Manziel.

I think they are similar, but Manziel was more of an off field risk. I actually thought Manziel was pretty good in Cleveland, all things considered, and definitely could have been a top 10 QB if he wasn’t such a moron.

 

[Valek123]

National Anthem for a draft? Is this new or common?

 

[ehaz]

National Anthem for a draft? Is this new or common?

Seriously. Soon they'll be doing it before OTAs and press conferences. Gotta pander.

 

[ifmanis5]

Seriously. Soon they'll be doing it before OTAs and press conferences. Gotta pander.

I believe the kids call it virtue signaling and the NFL does it 24/7.

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

I believe the kids call it virtue signaling and the NFL does it 24/7.

... so long as the checks clear.

 

[bsj]

National anthem was forced.

Chubb at 4

 

[bsj]

Anyone have any links to reporters actually doing their jobs tonight? ESPN and NFL Net guys are pandering....who IS spoiling? La Canfora looks like he is mailing it in

 

[Ed Hillel]

National Anthem for a draft? Is this new or common?

FINALLY I can start watching the NFL again!

 

[ifmanis5]

The budget for this open is bigger than some country's GDP and it was still terrible.

 

[ifmanis5]

Buckle up Buttercup?

 

[The_Powa_of_Seiji_Ozawa]

National Anthem for a draft? Is this new or common?

Anyone kneel?

 

[ehaz]

Glad to see booing Roger Goodell is still a national pastime.

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

Texas bringing the heat, as they always do.

 

[Salem's Lot]

These boos are deafening.

 

[luckiestman]

Lol @ Goodell trying to use human shields

 

[twibnotes]

Great job by the nfl owners re-upping a commissioner that gets passionately booed in every stadium. He’s worth $40 million a year

 

[ifmanis5]

ESPN cuts away from the ball throwing. At least the boos are back.

 

[Salem's Lot]

Staubach can still throw.

 

[Oil Can Dan]

Booooooooooooo!!!!

 

[luckiestman]

ESPN cuts away from the ball throwing. At least the boos are back.

Fox has the throws and Staubach can sling it

 

[bsj]

Seriously Staubach had a cannon

 

[Ale Xander]

Lol @ Goodell trying to use human shields

2 guys with jaws chiseled out of granite, and Mr. America's Team.

Dude isn't stupid to still be in office.

 

[Salem's Lot]

Great job by the nfl owners re-upping a commissioner that gets passionately booed in every stadium. He’s worth $40 million a year

That's part of his job. Take the hits for the owners.

 

[Ale Xander]

Mr A Time to Kill with the voiceover.

 

[mauf]

Great job by the nfl owners re-upping a commissioner that gets passionately booed in every stadium. He’s worth $40 million a year

At the risk of stating the obvious, it’s not his job to be popular with the fans.

If I were an owner, I’d be laying the groundwork to move on from Goodell after the next labor negotiation, but he has made the owners a shit-ton of money and absorbed a lot of hate that should be directed at them.

 

[twibnotes]

That's part of his job. Take the hits for the owners.

Sure but this guy doesn’t get booed strictly for doing some things on behalf of the owners. He gets booed, in part, bc he’s an overpaid, incompetent boob.

 

[bsj]

Anyone found an actual confirmation of Mayfield yet?

 

[Ale Xander]

Wingo over Boomer is such an improvement.

 

[bsj]

Wingo over Boomer is such an improvement.

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