NFL 2016/17

Callumcafc

Too early for this thread or no?

Thought I'd get something started for everyone that appreciates all the off season goings-on. The annual draft is only two weeks away.

This morning it was announced that the LA Rams (weird) have traded up to the first overall pick of this year's draft. You'd imagine they're targetting their QB, get them in place for the return of their team. On the flip side of the trade, the Tennessee Titans have a glut of incredible picks in this year's (and next year's) draft to really help them build a capable team. I wonder who will end up getting the best value out of that trade...

Besides that, it's less than four hours until the season schedule is released.


How happy are you with your team's free agency dealings? Who are you hoping you kick off your season against?

All_Thaid_Up

Crazy trade - no QB in the draft is worth the amount they traded up for - it was nearly the same they got from Washington for trading up to get RG3.

The Red Robin

Biggest ever trade up in the draft order I believe. Titans have got a great deal there and are a franchise worth keeping an eye on over the next few years.

Callumcafc

Callumcafc

So the season kicks off on the night of the 8th of September with a super bowl rematch.

SomervilleAddick

Smart trade by the Titans. Nobody thinks the top of the draft has much. Madness by the Rams. The chance so f this paying off are slim, but they must be confident that they've spotted a franchise quarterback.

MrOneLung

This trade will make the Titans a team to watch over next 3 seasons.

Got a decent young quarterback there already and these extra high value draft picks this year and next should see some improvements.

Am happy with Raiders wheeling dealing so far in off season.

Oh_Yoni_Boy

Think it's a bit of a PR move as much as anything, moving city and having number 1 pick. Must also have spotted their next quarterback to ruin.

Simon E

Oh great Seahawks first up for the Dolphins. Another poor season ahead then.

cafcbrown

Awful so far from the Browns

PL54

The Red Robin

PL54 said:

Peace at last.

Callumcafc

So the draft is tonight. Coverage starts at midnight on Sky Sports 1. Can't see anything other than 2 QBs going to LA and Philadelphia after all the picks they both gave up to get there.

The Red Robin

Can't wait. It'll get interesting once the first two picks are out of the way. Sounds like Wentz is the better of the two there but fully expect Goff to go to the Rams.

Interested to see where the likes of Bosa, Buckner, Jack and Ramsey end up, as well as Lynch actually.

Could we see any late trades? I heard Titans and Ravens could trade for sixth pick.

All_Thaid_Up

Big day for the Raiders. Looks like the Las Vegas move is getting traction. beckham is there and is going to push for a Vegas MLS team as well.

bazjonster

Bearing in mind how long it takes to complete a game that has an average of only 11 minutes or so playing time, how many years does it take to complete one season?

Does everyone in NFL world do everything really slowly and keep having to go backwards in order to progress? Is their life constantly interrupted by trivial matters and do they never seem to get anything done?

Just out of interest really, that's all.

Chuck it in Room 101 with nachos and popcorn at the cinema, Jazz Funk and anything associated with Heart FM!!

Kerpoppycock!!!

(Yes, my record has broken!).

The Red Robin

bazjonster said:

Bearing in mind how long it takes to complete a game that has an average of only 11 minutes or so playing time, how many years does it take to complete one season?

Does everyone in NFL world do everything really slowly and keep having to go backwards in order to progress? Is their life constantly interrupted by trivial matters and do they never seem to get anything done?

Just out of interest really, that's all.

Chuck it in Room 101 with nachos and popcorn at the cinema, Jazz Funk and anything associated with Heart FM!!

Kerpoppycock!!!

(Yes, my record has broken!).

No that's rugby.

bolloxbolder

There are some real fuckwits on this forum. If you don't like the sport don't open the thread!!!

hudson-son-son

Draft is more fun when your team is terrible, at least with the new GM I'm more likely to trust who we (Washington) pick in the 20s than what we'd do in the top 5 in the past.

Callumcafc

At #1, Rams select Jared Goff.

At #2, Eagles select Carson Wentz.

At #3, Chargers select Joey Bosa.

At #4, Cowboys select Ezekiel Elliott

At #5, Jaguars select Jalen Ramsey

At #6, Ravens select Ronnie Stanley


No trades as yet.

Callumcafc

At #7, 49ers select DeForest Buckner.

Browns trade #8 to the Titans - Titans select Jack Conklin. Browns receive #15, a 3rd round pick this year and a 2nd round pick next year. Titans receive also received a 6th round pick this year.

Buccaneers trade #9 to the Bears - Bears select Leonard Floyd. Buccaneers receive #11 and a 4th round pick this year.

At #10, Giants select Eli Apple. Apple goes to ~the big Apple~.

At #11, Buccaneers select Vernon Hargreaves III.

At #12, Saints select Sheldon Rankins.

Callumcafc

At #13, Dolphins select Laremy Tunsil.

At #14, Raiders select Karl Joseph.

At #15, Browns select Corey Coleman.

At #16, Lions select Taylor Decker.

At #17, Falcons select Keanu Neal.

At #18, Colts select Ryan Kelly.

At #19, Bills select Shaq Lawson.

Callumcafc

At #20, Jets select Darron Lee.

Redskins trade #21 to the Texans - Texans select Will Fuller. Redskins receive #22 and a 6th round pick next year.

At #22, Redskins select Josh Doctson.

At #23, Vikings select Laquon Treadwell.

At #24, Bengals select William Jackson III.

At #25, Steelers select Artie Burns.

Callumcafc

Seahawks trade #26 to the Broncos - Broncos select Paxton Lynch. Seahawks receive #31 and a 3rd round pick this year.

At #27, Packers select Kenny Clark.

Chiefs trade #28 to the 49ers - 49ers select Joshua Garnett. Chiefs receive #37, a fourth round pick this year and a sixth round pick this year.

At #29, Cardinals select Robert Nkemdiche.

At #30, Panthers select Vernon Butler.

At #31, Seahawks select Germain Ifedi.

bolloxbolder

Well done and thanks Callum.

All_Thaid_Up

Interesting first night. Was hoping the Raiders picked Myles jack but his injury killed him. He would have been 1st pick pre injury

Callumcafc

All_Thaid_Up said:

Interesting first night. Was hoping the Raiders picked Myles jack but his injury killed him. He would have been 1st pick pre injury

Could still be there for the Raiders in the second round given how his first day went. His fall, and Tunsil's, were probably the stories of the night.

Couple of other interesting bits were Dallas taking a running back with the fourth pick, and Denver trading up for the QB Lynch.

sam3110

What trades did the Pats lose? I imagine first round this year would have been 29/30, do they lose second round too?

Callumcafc

sam3110 said:

What trades did the Pats lose? I imagine first round this year would have been 29/30, do they lose second round too?

The Pats have picks 60 and 61 at the end of the second round.

They would've picked 29th had they not had their first rounder docked.

sam3110

Callumcafc said:

sam3110 said:

What trades did the Pats lose? I imagine first round this year would have been 29/30, do they lose second round too?

The Pats have picks 60 and 61 at the end of the second round.

They would've picked 29th had they not had their first rounder docked.

Let's see if they draft a long snapper again, or perhaps a kick blocker, or a punt return specialist

All_Thaid_Up

Looking forward to 2nd and 3rd rounds tonight. This is where you get the real value and your core team. Still a number of 1st rounders available who have question marks.