With the 17th pick, the SD Chargers select ...

[Maverick]

I want Gordon, but my gut tells me it will probably be someone else altogether.

[Mister Hoarse]

Perriman. Because we have no ability to attack the deep third of the field right now. We need somebody to put the scare back into our O.

What does he give us there that our new KR doesn't? They are the same player.

[Formula 21]

What does he give us there that our new KR doesn't? They are the same player.

He's on the right side of 30. He runs a 4.24-40.

[Formula 21]

I dont see TT drafting a guy that was not productive in College. He has proved he likes productivity.... http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/...erriman-1.html

[Boltx]

Gordon only because I think Gurley will be long gone.

[Mister Hoarse]

He's on the right side of 30. He runs a 4.24-40.

Would you have taken Heyward-Bey over Jamal Charles?

[Formula 21]

Would you have taken Heyward-Bey over Jamal Charles?

Yes and so would everyone else. Charles was a round 3 pick. That's what speed give you, the chance to be great. And it doesn't work out way too often, just like any other physical ability.

[Formula 21]

Here's some Jacoby Jones pre-draft evaluation, What he had was track speed and a lot of negatives:

Negatives: Has improved his overall strength, but needs to develop a stronger hand punch, as he tends to get good placement, but lacks power when trying to punch and lock out the defender as a blocker … Will compete for the ball in a crowd, but could be much tougher working his way to the ball … Has excellent quickness, but sometimes takes a rolling start off the snap, making him late to get into his route progression … Needs to improve his ball concentration when working in close quarters, as he tends to hear the defender's feet and the result is he will not always come down with the ball … Has very small hands, but worked hard to use his long arms and utilizes a finger-grab technique to secure the ball (lets the ball into his fingers rather than the palm of his hand) … Shows good urgency to separate on short routes, but sometimes gets turned trying to look the ball in over his outside shoulder on deep throws … Needs to maintain position and shoot his hands quicker when asked to block along the line … His small hands and lapse in concentration have led to several costly fumbles in recent years (eight of nine fumbles recovered by the opposition) and he needs to secure the ball better before turning up field.

Compares To: KASSIM OSGOOD-San Diego … Much like the Chargers' special teams standout, Jones will need time to develop at the next level, but there is no question that the athletic talent is there. Even though he played vs. lesser competition, he continued to show progress throughout his career. He has only five years of football experience, so he will need time to grasp the playbook, but in the interim, he can bring instant value as a return specialist. He could be this year's second-day draft steal.

[bonehead]

Agreed, I can only think they brought him in as a smokescreen.

Smokescreen...I get it

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Former NFL defender secures deal on Shark Tank

Posted by Mike Florio on April 25, 2015, 3:22 PM EDT

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Only recently have I discovered Shark Tank, the fascinating, American Dream reality show in which fledgling entrepreneurs pitch investment opportunities to established investors for partnership opportunities.

After stumbling over reruns on CNBC, I set the DVR to record the new episodes of the show on ABC. Last night’s new episode coincidentally included former NFL defensive back (and linebacker) Bryan Scott.

Scott appeared individually, on behalf of four total owners of Noene, the distributor of a thin shoe insole that absorbs and disperses high-frequency shock. Scott sold 30 percent of the company to Mark Cuban and Daymond John for $200,000 — even though the company has no sales yet.

A second-round pick of the Falcons in 2003, Scott spent three seasons in Atlanta before being traded to the Saints in 2006. He finished his career with six years in Buffalo, from 2007 to 2012.

At a time when far too many former NFL players find themselves out of money at some point after retiring, Scott could be one of the few who makes much more after his career ended than he ever made during it.

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Cosell would put Perriman with Cooper and White

Posted by Mike Florio on April 25, 2015, 1:43 PM EDT

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The first round of the draft unfolds in five days. And it has been assumed for months that two receivers stand alone at the top of the class.

NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell thinks another player deserves to be mentioned with Alabama’s Amari Cooper and West Virginia’s Kevin White: Breshad Perriman of Central Florida.

“I think Cooper is the top receiver prospect this year,” Cosell writes in an item for Yahoo! Sports. “But if you asked me who is No. 2 among White and Perriman, that’s a tougher question. I really like Perriman. I heard an interesting comparison on Perriman from a scout the other day: Denver Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas. I can see that. Perriman is a big powerful, explosive, fast guy. Although he and White are about the same size, on film Perriman looks like the bigger guy. I could see ranking Perriman even with or ahead of White, although I’m in the minority on that.”

So Cosell actually puts Perriman ahead of White. When it comes to the draft, all it takes is one team planning to take a receiver to agree with Cosell.

We’ll find out Thursday night whether Perriman goes before White. Or whether White before Cooper. The only safe bet based on Cosell’s evaluation is that Perriman won’t go before Cooper.

[Boltjolt]

Yes and so would everyone else. Charles was a round 3 pick. That's what speed give you, the chance to be great. And it doesn't work out way too often, just like any other physical ability.

You know there was a time long ago that GM Rich McKay said he used to pick guys who had good speed and measurables when he was with Tampa Bay and they sucked. He said he changed his philosophy later on and picking good football players and thats when TB started to be rellevent and he picked guys like Warren Sapp and Derick Brooks. It did help to get Tony Dungy as the HC shortly after he picked those type of guys.

Al Davis also picked guys by their 40 time but that era had passed by and it didnt work for Al any longer as he picked many busts some 5 years before his death. Fast guys like WRS Johnny Morant, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Heyward Bey, Jacoby Ford, CB Fabian Washington, LB Thomas Howard, Micheal Huff, and even OT Bruce Campbell who ran a 4.7 40, lol. All drafted because they were fast, all busts.

I like speed like the next guy and it does have its advantages but a WR who is very fast doesnt exactly mean they will be good. We have seen many fast WRs stink it up. Brain Still was a bust, a few guys Al picked didnt work out, Deverly Henderson wasnt that great and he played with Drew Brees.

Cody Latimer last years pro day phenom had 2 receptions last season and said he had trouble picking up Peytons offense. Same with Tavon Austin. Both could be factors this year but who knows. I do like Periman as i said but imo he isnt worth #17. WR Philip Dorsett would be a nice pick in the second round. He isnt as big but he is as fast and a better route runner.

[Formula 21]

Demaryius Thomas has been known to drop a few. And he's a game changer.