Official 2022 NFL Draft Thread
 

It's not too soon anymore. This coming Monday, it's officially draft season.

Non-QB and Non-Kyle Hamilton, who would you love to see us be able to land at No. 11? Charles Cross would have been my answer until we re-signed Leno. I'd go with Ahmad Gardner now.

Would anyone be interested in doing a draft party somewhere around the DC area on Saturday, April 29th? That day would be the 2nd and 3rd rounds.

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I'd like to comment on QB's in this draft. I'll make a comparison of each QB to an NFL QB, not in terms of how good they can become but in terms of their styles. There are two QB's who I think can become quality NFL starters soon and one who could become a Pro Bowler in due time. This is how I rank them.

1(a). Kenny Pickett. He is a polished QB prospect with NFL size and athleticism. He makes all the throws with very good accuracy and velocity. He can evade the rush and is a dangerous runner but he keeps his eyes downfield when he is chased out of the pocket and often finds a receiver on the run. He is NFL starter material. NFL comparison: Josh Allen

1(b). Matt Corral. Matt is also a polished QB prospect. He throws a beautiful deep ball, is poised in the pocket but when he takes off running watch out! He's the other NFL starter. NFL Comparison: Russell Wilson.

3. Malik Willis. Malik is a superb athlete who has a rocket arm and great foot speed. He would probably be the best athlete on the field most Sundays right now but he has a long way to go to become a complete QB. I ranked him below Pickett and Corral for now, yet I feel that any team that is willing to wait for him to develop could have a potential Pro Bowl player. NFL comparison: Michael Vick.

4. Sam Howell. Sam knows how to play the position. He has a strong arm and he can run, too. He can light it up when he has a decent supporting cast. He is NFL sturdy and he has the tools to possibly become a starter in due time. NFL comparison: Baker Mayfield.

5. Desmond Ridder. Desmond is a smooth operator at QB. He has NFL size with long arms and big hands. He could be held back by accuracy issues but he is a proven winner. NFL comparison: Matt Ryan.

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My first go at a mock this year

1: R1 P11 QB Matt Corral - Ole Miss
42: R2 P10 LB Nakobe Dean - Georgia
73: R3 P9 RB Isaiah Spiller - Texas A&M
112: R4 P8 LB Quay Walker - Georgia
188: R6 P10 CB Sevyn Banks - Ohio State
228: R7 P9 QB Tanner McKee - Stanford

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[quote=MTK;1310221]My first go at a mock this year

1: R1 P11 QB Matt Corral - Ole Miss
42: R2 P10 LB Nakobe Dean - Georgia
73: R3 P9 RB Isaiah Spiller - Texas A&M
112: R4 P8 LB Quay Walker - Georgia
188: R6 P10 CB Sevyn Banks - Ohio State
228: R7 P9 QB Tanner McKee - Stanford[/quote]

Great job! Sign me up for this draft.

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[quote=MTK;1310221]My first go at a mock this year

1: R1 P11 QB Matt Corral - Ole Miss
42: R2 P10 LB Nakobe Dean - Georgia
73: R3 P9 RB Isaiah Spiller - Texas A&M
112: R4 P8 LB Quay Walker - Georgia
188: R6 P10 CB Sevyn Banks - Ohio State
228: R7 P9 QB Tanner McKee - Stanford[/quote]

I really like Dean and Spiller.

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[quote=Chico23231;1310224]I really like Dean and Spiller.[/quote]

I figure there's no way Dean gets to the 2nd rd. But it's nice to dream.

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[quote=MTK;1310227]I figure there's no way Dean gets to the 2nd rd. But it's nice to dream.[/quote]

What’s kinda crazy is 2 highly touted mlb-type prospects at 11…Dean and the Utah kid, Lloyd. I don’t see a MLB on our roster 🤷*♂️

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I have watched Sevyn Banks for a couple of years now. We should not want him. Very, very, very inconsistent.

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11: R1 P11 - QB Matt Corral - Ole Miss
42: R2 P10 - WR Alec Pierce - Cincinnati
73: R3 P9 - LB Brian Asamoah - Oklahoma
112: R4 P8 - G Marquis Hayes - Oklahoma
188: R6 P10 - S Alontae Taylor - Tennessee
228: R7 P9 - CB Damarion Williams - Houston

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It's draft season baby!!!

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[url]https://twitter.com/commanders/status/1493064765786230787?s=21[/url]

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11: R1 P11 OT Ikem Ekwonu - NC State (this stud can replace Scherff at RG and/or push for a starting T spot, this man is a HOG!)
42: R2 P10 S Lewis Cine - Georgia
73: R3 P9 QB Bailey Zappe - Western Kentucky
112: R4 P8 LB Brandon Smith - Penn State
188: R6 P10 G Lecitus Smith - Virginia Tech
228: R7 P9 RB CJ Verdell - Oregon

Did this one with waiting until the 3rd round to draft a QB. I'd be pretty happy with this draft if it worked out this way (On actual draft day, I think we need to go QB in the 1st or 2nd round).

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1310633]11: R1 P11 OT Ikem Ekwonu - NC State (this stud can replace Scherff at RG and/or push for a starting T spot, this man is a HOG!)
42: R2 P10 S Lewis Cine - Georgia
73: R3 P9 QB Bailey Zappe - Western Kentucky
112: R4 P8 LB Brandon Smith - Penn State
188: R6 P10 G Lecitus Smith - Virginia Tech
228: R7 P9 RB CJ Verdell - Oregon

Did this one with waiting until the 3rd round to draft a QB. I'd be pretty happy with this draft if it worked out this way (On actual draft day, I think we need to go QB in the 1st or 2nd round).[/quote]

I am going to wait for my first mock draft until after free agency and you create the Official post free agency official unofficial NFL Draft Thread

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1310640]I am going to wait for my first mock draft until after free agency and you create the [B]Official post free agency official unofficial NFL Draft Thread[/B][/quote]

For shizzle. I always wanted to say that.

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My first pre free agency mock:

11: R1 OT Charles Cross - Mississippi State
43: R2 LB Leo Chenal - Wisconsin
75: R3 WR Skyy Moore - Western Michigan
113: R4 S Kerby Joseph - Illinois
189: R6 QB Skylar Thompson - Kansas State
228: R7 IOL Luke Wattenberg - Washington

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Other than Wilson,Rogers,Carr .. is there any Free agent QBs out there better than this draft class ? If not my first pick is Willis .. if we can get a FA QB then I go BPA at 11 or trade down for more Picks .. my gut says we are gonna pass on a QB in the draft with the first pick ..

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[quote=rocnrik;1310737]Other than Wilson,Rogers,Carr .. is there any Free agent QBs out there better than this draft class ? If not my first pick is Willis .. if we can get a FA QB then I go BPA at 11 or trade down for more Picks .. my gut says we are gonna pass on a QB in the draft with the first pick ..[/quote]

Winston and Mitch T are the only noticeable guys

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Hard to see Willis being there at 11

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I'm not sure I'd bother with Trubisky. TH showed way more leadership etc. than Trubisky's shown in his career. If Winston is the best option available to us pre-draft I'd take him and draft a QB, either @ 11 if it's clear any FA is a bridge, else see what's there in round 2 or 3. I'd take Willis or Pickett at 11 (some mocks have them going to the Panthers and Broncos), but I'm not sure about Corral. If Wilson, Jimmy G or Winston were on board I'd lean towards BPA @11 and go QB later.

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After this franchise's experience with GR3 and Haskins, we should know enough to shy away from college QB's who shy away from film review and the mental side of game prep because they think they can rely upon their powerful arms. I would hope that we know by now that that type of QB is a disaster waiting to happen in the NFL.

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March

[B]Mar. 1-7 NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mar. 8 Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.
[/B]
Mar. 14-16 During the period beginning at 12:00 noon, New York time, [B]on March 14 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 16, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents[/B] upon the expiration of their 2021 player contracts at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 16.
During the above two-day negotiating period, a prospective UFA who is not represented by an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor is permitted to communicate directly with a new club’s front office officials (excluding the head coach and other members of the club’s coaching staff) regarding contract negotiations.
No prospective unrestricted free agent is permitted to execute a contract with a new club until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 16.

[B]Mar. 16 The 2022 League Year and Free Agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.[/B]
The first day of the 2022 League Year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 16. Clubs will receive a Personnel Notice that will include all transactions submitted to the League office during the period between 4:00 p.m., New York time, and 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 16.

Mar. 16 Trading period for 2022 begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2021 contracts.

Mar. 27-30 Annual League Meeting, The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida.

[url]https://operations.nfl.com/gameday/nfl-schedule/2022-important-nfl-dates/[/url]

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[quote=MTK;1310741]Hard to see Willis being there at 11[/quote]

So I listened to Sheehan pod and he gushed about Willis. He fills the need of an athletic QB

I just don’t like that pick for us

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[quote=Chico23231;1310805]So I listened to Sheehan pod and he gushed about Willis. He fills the need of an athletic QB

I just don’t like that pick for us[/quote]

I agree. A much more stable organization can develop him, but this place is just asking to fuck him up. :(

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Unfortunately, an "athletic quarterback" who is not committed to understanding and learning the mental side of the NFL is frequently referred to as a "bust".

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;1310812]I agree. A much more stable organization can develop him, but this place is just asking to fuck him up. :([/quote]

Yup…so multiple sources say Pittsburgh is interested, they have a stable org that would be perfect for him. I would love to trade back with Pitt if Willis is there for their first round pick next year. Dream scenario.

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[QUOTE=Ohioskins;1310813]Unfortunately, an "athletic quarterback" who is not committed to understanding and learning the mental side of the NFL is frequently referred to as a "bust".[/QUOTE]


Did someone say he wasn’t committed to that?

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[QUOTE=MTK;1310741]Hard to see Willis being there at 11[/QUOTE]


All the mocks i see have him being there at 11. CBS has us taking him at 11. Alot of others he goes after. Pickett, and Corall still getting all the love. Id take Willis in a heart beat.

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11: R1 P11 - CB Ahmad Gardner - Cincinnati
42: R2 P10 - QB Desmond Ridder - Cincinnati
73: R3 P9 - WR Jalen Tolbert - South Alabama
112: R4 P8 - LB Quay Walker - Georgia
188: R6 P10 - OT Cordell Volson - North Dakota State
228: R7 P9 - S Sterling Weatherford - Miami (OH)

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Its weird waking up at the same time as you SD


11.

Charles Cross
OT Mississippi State
WAS
42.

Malik Willis
QB Liberty
WAS
73.

Brandon Smith
LB Penn State
WAS
112.

Marquis Hayes
OG Oklahoma
WAS
188.

Nick Cross
S Maryland
WAS
228.

Dylan Parham
OG Memphis

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^^^^^

Yeah it's still weird being on EST. Ruins my standard political posting plan. Drink while you all fall asleep, then drop all amazing thoughts for y'all to wake up to.

That draft would be anazing!

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[quote=punch it in;1310852]Its weird waking up at the same time as you SD


11.

Charles Cross
OT Mississippi State
WAS
42.

Malik Willis
QB Liberty
WAS
73.

Brandon Smith
LB Penn State
WAS
112.

Marquis Hayes
OG Oklahoma
WAS
188.

Nick Cross
S Maryland
WAS
228.

Dylan Parham
OG Memphis[/quote]

Willis at 73? Someone needs to seriously re-calibrate their draft software

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[quote=Chico23231;1310855]Willis at 73? Someone needs to seriously re-calibrate their draft software[/quote]

I think that was at 42, not so bad but still very unlikely

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Yes 42

As of today im finally seeing mocks where Willis is going top 10.

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[quote=Chico23231;1310855]Willis at 73? Someone needs to seriously re-calibrate their draft software[/quote]
It's probably based on it's player rankings from December and doesn't take into account the QB premium.

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[quote=EdmundDorf;1310856]I think that was at 42, not so bad but still very unlikely[/quote]

Oof

Chico Takes the L

But agree, Willis will be the 1/2 taken off the board.

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Yes so many teams desperate for a QB, going to end up like 2011. yuk

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There will
Absolutely be a quarterback at 11. Im hoping its Willis. If not than Strong in the second and maybe we grab a LB, S, or OL in the first.

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I am not a fan of picking Willis, probably because of the RGII and Haskins picks, i.e. Athletes with raw QB skills. Willis needs developing, I don't think he will receive enough time or patience here, he needs to go somewhere where there is a decent starter for him to backup, learn from and then replace in 2-3 years

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I should probably clarify that I don't much like any of our options this year, so trade down for an extra 1 next year

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11: R1 P11 - QB Malik Willis - Liberty
42: R2 P10 - WR Jahan Dotson - Penn State
73: R3 P9 - S Kerby Joseph - Illinois
112: R4 P8 - CB Akayleb Evans - Missouri
188: R6 P10 - G Josh Sills - Oklahoma State
228: R7 P9 - LB Micah McFadden - Indiana