Generic 2023 NFL Pre-Draft Thread

[LionJim]

I can’t believe people are talking about Chicago drafting Bryce Young first overall.

What do youse think about the possibility of Young being too small? Me: he is.

It will be interesting to follow Levis. I think he’s dropped out of the Top 10. I expect Washington to select him at 16 if he’s available. (I expect not.) I’m not feeling a successful (multi-year starter) career in the NFL for Will.

Clifford not invited to the combine. I think this says a whole lot.

I’ve seen ONE mock draft that has Porter to Washington. I love that idea. I’ve seen a lot of mock drafts that have Porter to Pittsburgh, I would love that, as well.

 

[s1uggo72]

I can’t believe people are talking about Chicago drafting Bryce Young first overall.

What do youse think about the possibility of Young being too small? Me: he is.

It will be interesting to follow Levis. I think he’s dropped out of the Top 10. I expect Washington to select him at 16 if he’s available. (I expect not.) I’m not feeling a successful (multi-year starter) career in the NFL for Will.

Clifford not invited to the combine. I think this says a whole lot.

I’ve seen ONE mock draft that has Porter to Washington. I love that idea. I’ve seen a lot of mock drafts that have Porter to Pittsburgh, I would love that, as well.

and there are some that have him to Philly, so who knows. Now on to Levis, as we may know all too well, there are lots of warning signs about Levis. On NFL radio they said go watch the Tennessee tape, go watch the UGA tape and a couple of others. They just said, yes he's big and strong, but he needs alot of work.

 

[LionJim]

and there are some that have him to Philly, so who knows. Now on to Levis, as we may know all too well, there are lots of warning signs about Levis. On NFL radio they said go watch the Tennessee tape, go watch the UGA tape and a couple of others. They just said, yes he's big and strong, but he needs alot of work.

Porter to Philadelphia? Huh.

 

[s1uggo72]

Porter to Philadelphia? Huh.

Eagles will need a corner, Bradberry will be gone, cant resign everyone.

 

[Woodpecker]

Eagles will need a corner, Bradberry will be gone, cant resign everyone.

Joey wouldn't have held Juju

 

[CF Lion]

Biggest need for the Steelers is OT, but at 17 I don't see them getting one unless someone slips. DB, LB and DT are other big needs, so Porter could be the pick here.

 

[psuno1]

Would like to see Porter Jr go to Philly or Pittsburgh get a change to see him play alot.

 

[LionJim]

Would like to see Porter Jr go to Philly or Pittsburgh get a change to see him play alot.

Well, yeah. It’s nice having Dotson in Washington.

 

[s1uggo72]

Carolina Panthers now on the clock....CJ Stroud up??

Panthers trade up to first overall pick, Bears get two firsts, two seconds, D.J. Moore

The first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft has been traded.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

 

[LionJim]

The Bears traded their #1 overall to Carolina. This will be interesting.

 

[SRD_PSU]

Carolina Panthers now on the clock....CJ Stroud up??

Panthers trade up to first overall pick, Bears get two firsts, two seconds, D.J. Moore

The first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft has been traded.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

Wouldn’t touch Stroud or Young with a 10’ pole!
Both gonna be huuuuuuuuuuge busts!!!!

 

[s1uggo72]

Wouldn’t touch Stroud or Young with a 10’ pole!
Both gonna be huuuuuuuuuuge busts!!!!

that might be true but what are you going to do in this draft? Levis? IMO you dont trade what they did to take an edge rusher. CJ is the best QB in the draft. I am a PSU fan, but its clear in this draft, he is the best.

 

[SRD_PSU]

that might be true but what are you going to do in this draft? Levis? IMO you dont trade what they did to take an edge rusher. CJ is the best QB in the draft. I am a PSU fan, but its clear in this draft, he is the best.

Not trade up to 1, to get either of them?

 

[s1uggo72]

Not trade up to 1, to get either of them?

maybe? but thats not what happened. I think Frank learned from the Colts to get the QB postion fixed, he thought he had it but Luck retired. Then they kept chasing vets, which Carolina did as well.
so on his second go around, he's going draft his guy and go with him. In any job now adays, you get 3 yrs to fix the problem. Why waste a year hoping Sam Darnell lives up to someone's dreams, and go 8-9? Better to tear it down and start over.

 

[Hardslider33]

I’ll be stunned if it’s not Bryce Young Carolina GM loves him. So does David Tepper

 

[psykim]

Aggressive move by Carolina but with their history of poor QB play they had no choice, now curious who they draft first-Stroud or Young-heck they sure played consistently extremely well in college especially in tough games. Clearly Stroud is much bigger-see if size plays a factors especially now that we know Young is only 5 foot 10 inches. Chicago gets a good WR and 4 high picks to see if they can re-build their roster and give Justin Fields some weapons.

 

[s1uggo72]

I’ll be stunned if it’s not Bryce Young Carolina GM loves him. So does David Tepper

for Carolinas sake, I hope not.

 

[LionJim]

that might be true but what are you going to do in this draft? Levis? IMO you dont trade what they did to take an edge rusher. CJ is the best QB in the draft. I am a PSU fan, but its clear in this draft, he is the best.

Concur. Stroud is the only one who makes sense for Carolina.

 

[SRD_PSU]

maybe? but thats not what happened. I think Frank learned from the Colts to get the QB postion fixed, he thought he had it but Luck retired. Then they kept chasing vets, which Carolina did as well.
so on his second go around, he's going draft his guy and go with him. In any job now adays, you get 3 yrs to fix the problem. Why waste a year hoping Sam Darnell lives up to someone's dreams, and go 8-9? Better to tear it down and start over.

Let’s revisit this thread in 3 years, when Stroud is holding a clipboard for the Browns.

 

[s1uggo72]

Let’s revisit this thread in 3 years, when Stroud is holding a clipboard for the Browns.

Ear mark it. But also let’s look at everyone else as well

 

[Nothing Special]

Anthony Richardson getting some mentions.

 

[LionJim]

Let’s revisit this thread in 3 years, when Stroud is holding a clipboard for the Browns.

Fair enough, lol.

 

[LionJim]

Anthony Richardson getting some mentions.

Yeah, but at #1? I don't see it. Levis and Young, also, are not #1 picks. Of the three I think Richardson will have the best career but he’s not a #1, not over Stroud.

 

[s1uggo72]

Yeah, but at #1? I don't see it. Levis and Young, also, are not #1 picks. Of the three I think Richardson will have the best career but he’s not a #1, not over Stroud.

Now let’s book mark this. Richardson best career? Where TE? WR?? Heck his best position might be DE

 

[Nothing Special]

Yeah, but at #1? I don't see it. Levis and Young, also, are not #1 picks. Of the three I think Richardson will have the best career but he’s not a #1, not over Stroud.

I agree. Based on production, I'd thnk Stroud. NFL GM's fall in love with "measureables." Richardson getting Cam Newton comparisons. Legit? Who knows? Quarterbacks get pushed up the draft ladder and then folks are shocked when they don't pan out. That said, Carolina didn't give all that up to draft the best offensive tackle in the draft.

 

[LionJim]

ESPN’s McShay has Carolina choosing Young at #1, Stroud to Texans at #2, Richardson to Colts at #4, Levis to Raiders at #7.

 

[s1uggo72]

ESPN’s McShay has Carolina choosing Young at #1, Stroud to Texans at #2, Richardson to Colts at #4, Levis to Raiders at #7.

Have you ever seen Frank Reich?? Have you ever seen anybody who played Qb for him?? Wentz Ryan Luck etc. what did they have in common?? They were all big guys. FrAnk is a big guy. Despite what McShay says they won’t go little. It’s Stroud

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

ESPN’s McShay has Carolina choosing Young at #1, Stroud to Texans at #2, Richardson to Colts at #4, Levis to Raiders at #7.

Who are the Steelers taking?

 

[LionJim]

Who are the Steelers taking?

Sorry, it’s paywalled. I was able to get a side link with just the information I shared.

 

[s1uggo72]

this isnt good for a top pick....I know a man his size 9# could be lunch but rapid weight gain like this is a red flag at least for me. I remember Ryan Leaf gained a bunch of weight before the draft, he said it was the 'rubber chicken circuit' I never bought that.

Jalen Carter struggles with position drills at Pro Day

It doesn't look like former Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter helped his draft stock at the team's Pro Day workout on Wednesday.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

 

[psuro]

So, who is the projected Honorary Mike Mamula this year?

 

[Midnighter]

So, who is the projected Honorary Mike Mamula this year?

Richardson. Workout warrior but game tape is bleh.

 

[s1uggo72]

So, who is the projected Honorary Mike Mamula this year?

you could do a lot worse, imo he gets a bad rap He had over 30 sacks in his 5 yr career, and fwiw had the second highest score ever on the Wonderlink test....if Derek Barnett only played as well.

Mike Mamula - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[LionJim]

I found an article predicting that Washington (#16) would trade into the top 10 and choose Levis.

 

[Sif]

I found an article predicting that Washington (#16) would trade into the top 10 and choose Levis.

As a 'Skins fan I sure hope not. But it would be par for the course.......One bad move after another. Gone from extreme pride in 80's to almost totally disinterested today.

 

[LionJim]

As a 'Skins fan I sure hope not. But it would be par for the course.......One bad move after another. Gone from extreme pride in 80's to almost totally disinterested today.

Yeah, same. I’ve been a Washington fan all my life, seen it all. I like Rivera and we’ll soon be rid of Snyder. Courage!

 

[s1uggo72]

Yeah, same. I’ve been a Washington fan all my life, seen it all. I like Rivera and we’ll soon be rid of Snyder. Courage!

What about him firing long time OL coach John Matsko yesterday?? Timing seems off

 

[Sif]

What about him firing long time OL coach John Matsko yesterday?? Timing seems off

Maybe Bienemy wants one of his guys? Don’t know.

 

[LionJim]

What about him firing long time OL coach John Matsko yesterday?? Timing seems off

Something’s off. I don’t get it.

 

[LionJim]

Stories about where Levis will end up are all over the place. I’ve read that he’s been interviewing poorly and I’ve read that he might go top 10.