2018 NFL Draft Day 3 Game Thread (you got spoilers? we got spoilers!)

Mugsy's Jock

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How do I find out what the trade was? NFL.com draft tracker appears to be busted, ESPN not interested in reporting this
 

RoDaddy

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Between the frustration of not drafting anyone to fill our biggest areas of need in the top rounds plus all the trades, this has been one of it the worst Pats drafts ever to follow!
 

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They did not really want any of the QBs, at least apart from the ones at the top who were unattainable.
 

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I don't know how good Falk is, but the one game I watched him play he got hit about a dozen times, limped up and down the field and kept throwing darts. toughness reminded me of Byron Leftwich
 

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Of course he does.

Vrabeled again.
They had pick 198 if they had any intention of taking him they wouldn't have traded that pick. They actually probably would have taken him earlier but that is beside the point.
They clearly don't like him, at all.
 

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They had pick 198 if they had any intention of taking him they wouldn't have traded that pick. They actually probably would have taken him earlier but that is beside the point.
They clearly don't like him, at all.
You clearly don't understand this process
 

Byrdbrain

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Very disappointed the Pats didn't get Equanimeous St Brown.

I have no idea if he can play but damn that's a hell of a name.
 

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No player on Miami’s roster in 2017 was more integral to the program than wide receiver Braxton Berrios. Whether it was as a returner, wide receiver or team-elected captain, the Raleigh, North Carolina, native leaves it all on the field whenever he suits up. Since coming to Miami, the five-foot-nine receiver has heard the criticisms. He’s just a slot receiver, he’s destined to be a New England Patriot, he’s not fast enough.
 

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"Berrios finished his career at Miami(Fla.), where he played in 50 career games, had 100 receptions, for 1175 receiving yards, and 14 receiving touchdowns. He has great speed, he is a solid pass catcher, a good route runner, and was a go-to receiver for Miami(Fla.). He was also a scoring machine, he is a tough nosed player, and he consistently beats his defender. He is also a good blocking receiver, he makes the catch and holds onto it after a big hit, and he seems to catch everything thrown his way. On the other hand, he really is an undersized receiver, but that does not hurt his game. With that said, I see Berrios being a day 3 pick when it is all said and done."
 

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Short stature and short arms - maybe E5 was right about trading the pick for a 9th rounder lol

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While Berrios is a little stubby and tight-hipped, he has explosive characteristics and shows the ability to uncover and the toughness to make contested catches look easy. Berrios may appeal to teams looking for a slot receiver who can work the middle of the field and attack with intermediate routes. His ability to return punts simply adds to his roster value. Getting caught up with what he can't do rather than what he can do would be a mistake.
 

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Immediate punt returner while working his way to be the slot receiver.

Seems like a good fit.
 

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Berrios is fantastic. Up there with Hunter Renfrow of Day 3 wideouts I wanted.

Edit: Well, if Renfrow had declared, mea culpa. Berrios was a classic BB guy from the moment he was available.
 

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CBS:

Classic Patriots pass-catcher. Small. Tough. Not twitchy enough to consistently create separation.

Small slot wideout with good but not great quickness and yards-after-the-catch ability. Willing to lay his body on the line to make catches with high-degree of difficulty but not consistent in that area. Downfield speed leaves much to be desired.
 

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Sporadic accuracy and frantic against pressure. Occasional deep-ball dime but overall his accuracy and timing downfield is worrisome. Some mobility. Good, not great arm. UDFA-type.
 

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Shows pocket panic when edge pressure is bearing down. Too willing to run up inside the pocket rather than slide and scan. Inconsistent squaring feet with eyes as he scans. Footwork, arm slot and follow-through are erratic unless he's in rhythm. Struggled badly with intermediate throws completing just 43 percent of his attempts. Doesn't appear ready to attack the play design. Fails to see wide-open receivers down the field.
 

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Holy shit. I just met Shaquem Griffin’s mom and extended family. I told her I loved her son and gushed about him for a bit and then let her go get food for hungry people. They are ALl wearing these Seattle 12 hats. Huge family.
 

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Mayock with some interesting commentary...says he was throwing at the LSU PRo day and got noticed with performance despite no one there to see him
 

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Statistically, Etling was better as a senior than most realize. He threw 2 interceptions against 16 touchdown passes, and one of those picked-off throws was a Hail Mary heave at the end of the game against Troy. He was sixth in the nation with an average of 9 yards per attempt and 13th with a passer rating of 152.98.

However, he pretty much did only as he was asked. Etling didn’t have the zip on his throws that separates star quarterbacks from the rest of the pack. But he said that the pre-draft process showed him that faulty mechanics were to blame.

Etling underwent back surgery last spring to correct a problem that had bothered him throughout the 2016 season. It worked, but he still threw the ball gingerly in an unnecessary attempt to avoid aggravating his back.

“I had kind of developed bad habits from surgery,” Etling said. “I would just get the ball out in a way that doesn’t hurt. It messed with my fundamentals a lot. Now that I’ve had time to relearn and repattern things with my kinetic chain, that will allow me to throw more efficiently.”
https://www.seccountry.com/lsu/lsu-quarterback-danny-etling-nfl-draft
 

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If there’s one school that’s great at evaluating QB’s, it’s LSU.

I know nothing about this guy but just wanted to make a cheap LSU joke.
 

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Lottery ticket obviously but this stat was interesting. Maybe with enough coaching he could improve his throws under pressure. Would that be a footwork thing?

 

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Never liked Etling's stuff. Not a quick processor, has a really overextended, unnatural motion when in PA. Protected mostly from an underrated OL.