Not what I expect to happen but just something that would really get me excited for the future, whether it works out or not who knows but it would be a fun couple of years. May be my last mock of the year but just had some fun with this one.

Free Agents

Ja’Wuan James OT - We need a OT and a OG on the right side, we finally spend some money and sign a big FA that will help solidify our weakness at RT.

KJ Wright LB - Two pretty solid free agents? Yea I went crazy and got us a solid FA on both sides of the ball. Almost 0% chance of happening but again this is just what I would do before hitting the draft to improve the team on both sides of the ball.

Mario Edwards DE - Former early round draft pick of the Raiders that was released and claimed by the Giants. Played solid last season and was rated in the 70s by PFF. We love to take chances on guys that were early draft picks that disappointed. Injuries have slowed him down so far but in the right spot could be a surprise, with Lou coming over from the Giants I know alot were talking about Collins but this is probably more realistic.

Re-sign :
Tyler Eifert - 1 year deal
CJ Uzomah
Darqueze Dennard
Trey Hopkins

Draft :

1.  Kyler Murray QB Oklahoma - So I have a theme going where I only take QB's in round 1 this year, which is weird because I don't hate Dalton but I do think it is crazy to settle for "good enough". As long as Murray's measurements at the combine don't come back showing he is 5'6 175 pounds I think he can be a special guy in the NFL. Has great speed, great arm, and good accuracy. 



2.  Cody Ford  OT/OG Oklahoma - Big powerful guy that will fit right in at RG for us. Has the size, power, and athleticism to come in and not only improve pass protection but be an absolute mauler in the run game opening up holes for Mixon. With James and Ford coming in the right side of our Oline will become a strength.


3.  Jace Sternberger TE Texas A&M - 6-4 250 pound guy that is in my opinion the best receiver at TE in this draft. Can get separation on LBs with his speed and is very good getting yards after he makes the catch. Pretty solid blocker but nothing special. Had 832 Yards and 10 TDs last season and will come in giving us a threat at the TE position to pair with Eifert and eventually take over for Eifert when he goes down.


4.  Khalen Saunders DT Western Illinois - Small school prospect that has the physical traits you look for in a player. Dominated the competition at Western Illinois, great power and great hands has him disrupting plays with consistency. This guy is a freak athlete, 6-1 320 pounds and can do a backflip. We love our shorter DT’s in the 4th round so I say we take a shot on Saunders here. He really looked good in drills against guys like Lindstrom and a couple others where he showed some real power.
  

5.  Khalil Hodge LB Buffalo - NFL ready LB that is a tackling machine. Has some questions around whether his skill set can translate to the next level but I believe that he will be a solid player at the next level and could be good insurance if Burfict misses his usual time. I like him alot better providing depth over the likes of Nickerson.

6.  Shareef Miller DE Penn State - Good pass rusher that seems to have the athleticism to get to the QB but is below average in run defense. Take the guy for his pass rushing skills now and allow him to add some muscle to a 6'5 frame and see if he can improve in other aspects of his game. Right now he would be a pass rush specialist and not much else but has some good potential and all the tools to be a good player along the Dline.



6.  Justin Layne CB Michigan State - Made the move over to CB after starting his career at WR, good size at 6'3 and has the ball skills needed to make the big plays. Plays very physical at the line of scrimmage and has no problem making a tackle. I could actually see him moving up to a day 2 player the closer we get to the draft because he has the size and skill set to be a very good player at the next level.



6.  Greg Dortch WR Wake Forest - Probably my favorite late round WR prospect. Dortch is fast, quick, and can make defenders look silly.  Very dangerous as a punt returner as well which gives him some special teams value. Size issues but is just an electric foot ball player that is worth a look this late. I think with the new coaching that AJ and Boyd will be fine and I believe that Ross could make that jump in his third season so I am really just looking for guys that are gonna fill out the back of the roster and replace the likes of Malone and Core. This is a guy with the potential to be a solid WR and will contribute on special teams from day 1.



7.  Jalen Hurd WR Baylor - One last WR to fill out the back end of our roster. Played RB at Tennessee and was the guy keeping Kamara from getting touches, realized his frame wasnt gonna work at RB in the NFL and transferred to Baylor to play WR. Great size at 6'4 230 with solid speed and great hands. Still a raw prospect at WR but showed that he has the ability by putting up 946 yards and 4 TDs his first year at WR. Great hands and great ability to make a play in traffic and after the catch. High potential guy with very little experience.

Nobody getting excited over Murray? 

Would like to see LB addressed earlier in draft but I could live with this.

(02-27-2019, 11:57 PM)BobJones4980 Wrote: Nobody getting excited over Murray? 

I'm a fan and think it would be a solid move, I just don't think he gets to 11. We will know more today.

this draft is so far off reality in terms of later picks there is really nothing to discuss. Cody ford won't make it to round 2 and Justin Layne is soaring up boards. most have him as a 3rd round guy now. They are good picks don't get me wrong and I'm not opposed to taking a shot on a Murray at 11, but people move up to take QB's and there are 2 viable guys really in this draft.

Think we need to take a Linebacker early and don't see Ford making it out of the first round. I like Murray though and wouldn't be against the pick if he is what Taylor wants. I just find this Mock to be a bit unrealistic Bob. I do like the Khalen Saunders pick, could be a diamond in the rough with his freakish athleticism and you are right, we do like our shorter DT's in the 4th round.

I just think Ford falling to the 2nd is out of the question unless something nutz happens before the Draft.

(02-28-2019, 01:42 AM)Jakeypoo Wrote: Would like to see LB addressed earlier in draft but I could live with this.

Yea same but I wasnt crazy about anybody after round 2. Got KJ Wright to kinda fill in but would want to see more realistically.

(02-28-2019, 09:31 AM)Au165 Wrote: I'm a fan and think it would be a solid move, I just don't think he gets to 11. We will know more today.

Will be interesting to see how he measures and if the baseball stuff is still on some teams mind. Always scary to know your QB has a way out if he takes one hard hit or gets tired of being on a losing team.

(02-28-2019, 10:19 AM)Okeana Wrote: this draft is so far off reality in terms of later picks there is really nothing to discuss.  Cody ford won't make it to round 2 and Justin Layne is soaring up boards.  most have him as a 3rd round guy now.  They are good picks don't get me wrong and I'm not opposed to taking a shot on a Murray at 11, but people move up to take QB's and there are 2 viable guys really in this draft.

Where is Layne a 3rd round guy, I thought he'd move up after the combine but right now? When I made this mock he was 5-7 everywhere I looked, he is mid 4th at the highest I can find right now with a couple others putting him in round 5? Same with Cody Ford, I have seen multiple places listing him as 1-2. Murray was just for some fun but could honestly see him falling, so many question marks plus Drew Lock seems to be moving up. I mean I got no problem being wrong but what are the ranking sites everyone is using these days so I can actually see some good rankings? 

(02-28-2019, 02:58 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Think we need to take a Linebacker early and don't see Ford making it out of the first round. I like Murray though and wouldn't be against the pick if he is what Taylor wants. I just find this Mock to be a bit unrealistic Bob. I do like the Khalen Saunders pick, could be a diamond in the rough with his freakish athleticism and you are right, we do like our shorter DT's in the 4th round.

I just think Ford falling to the 2nd is out of the question unless something nutz happens before the Draft.

Didn't realize I was so off on Cody Ford , I was using 3 different ranking sites for this mock and the highest one had him at 22 and that was CBS which I found to be one of the worst as of late. Walter has him 1-2 and Drafttek has him 52, so didn't think it was that crazy for him to make it to 42. Like I said above, don't mind being wrong but throw me out the ranking sites you guys are using so I can get things right in the next one.

I agree on LB just not huge on any of them after round 2-3 really and taking a QB made it hard to take one early.

My worry about Murray is his size and personality. He seems immature. I could live with this though. I also like Lock and Jones. If the Bengals draft Murray (Jones, or Lock) best trust Taylor because he knows what he wants.

Hate to pass on White if he is there at 11. But if the Bengals address back and OT in FA then ya, QB at 11 is probably the right pick.

(03-02-2019, 02:15 AM)psychdoctor Wrote: My worry about Murray is his size and personality.  He seems immature.  I could live with this though.  I also like Lock and Jones.  If the Bengals draft Murray (Jones, or Lock) best trust Taylor because he knows what he wants.  

Hate to pass on White if he is there at 11.  But if the Bengals address back and OT in FA then ya, QB at 11 is probably the right pick.

Id be fine with Murray, Haskins, or Lock if we go QB round 1.

Something about Jones just doesnt excite me, I cant exactly pinpoint it but I just would not be anywhere near as excited with him over the other 3. This even as a fan of Duke.

And yea realistically I think we should go LB, Oline, or TE but haven't been as deep in the draft this year so just having some fun with these QB mocks.  

I might be wrong, but Murray seems to have bust written all over him.. Shoulda stuck with baseball.. 

(03-02-2019, 02:15 AM)psychdoctor Wrote: My worry about Murray is his size and personality. He seems immature. I could live with this though. I also like Lock and Jones. If the Bengals draft Murray (Jones, or Lock) best trust Taylor because he knows what he wants.

Hate to pass on White if he is there at 11. But if the Bengals address back and OT in FA then ya, QB at 11 is probably the right pick.

Not a big fan of Lock, i actually like Grier better.

(03-02-2019, 03:59 AM)BobJones4980 Wrote: Id be fine with Murray, Haskins, or Lock if we go QB round 1.

Something about Jones just doesnt excite me, I cant exactly pinpoint it but I just would not be anywhere near as excited with him over the other 3. This even as a fan of Duke.

And yea realistically I think we should go LB, Oline, or TE but haven't been as deep in the draft this year so just having some fun with these QB mocks.  

With you except for Lock but gotta trust in Taylor.

(03-02-2019, 07:38 AM)grampahol Wrote: I might be wrong, but Murray seems to have bust written all over him.. Shoulda stuck with baseball.. 

I don't know man, everyone was saying the same thing about Mayfield the doosh last year.

Murray reminds me of a smaller, faster Russell Wilson. I think the only way he busts is if someone busts him up.