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Post by cardinalsins on Dec 19, 2021 13:27:41 GMT -7
First major mock from ESPN's McShay.
We take a CB in this one, Andrew Booth. Would be pretty interesting.
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Post by cardinalsins on Dec 19, 2021 21:35:41 GMT -7
Ahmad Gardner, CB.
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Post by devongent on Dec 30, 2021 7:58:52 GMT -7
The one you have been waiting for... the next mock from Eddie Brown curtesy of The San Diego Union-Tribune. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/story/2021-12-29/2022-nfl-mock-draft-kenny-pickett-matt-corral-go-top-10#26 the Cardinals are taking Chris Olave, WR, Ohio St., Sr. This selection may raise the blood pressure of a few on the forum, but (as the brief summary states) should we lose both A J Green and Christian Kirk then we are going to severely lacking at WR for the 2022 season. I would only say don't discount the idea of a WR being picked at this juncture. As a point of interest, DeMarvin Leal was taken #29, hence he would have been available to us.
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Post by cardinalsins on Dec 31, 2021 18:14:26 GMT -7
The one you have been waiting for... the next mock from Eddie Brown curtesy of The San Diego Union-Tribune. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/story/2021-12-29/2022-nfl-mock-draft-kenny-pickett-matt-corral-go-top-10#26 the Cardinals are taking Chris Olave, WR, Ohio St., Sr. This selection may raise the blood pressure of a few on the forum, but (as the brief summary states) should we lose both A J Green and Christian Kirk then we are going to severely lacking at WR for the 2022 season. I would only say don't discount the idea of a WR being picked at this juncture. As a point of interest, DeMarvin Leal was taken #29, hence he would have been available to us. That, and Sauce Gardner was taken after Olave. I'm starting to see more mocks with us taking a WR. Treylon Burks would be very interesting IMO. To be honest, I'm looking at what the Bengals did last year. They got super criticized when they took Chase instead of Sewell. After all, the OL got their QB murdered the year before. However, with two legit threats on the outside, and a really good one playing in the slot, it looks like Burrow not only managed to stay on the field, but he's having an easier time finding the open man. Chase and Higgins both have over 1000 yards too...I believe. As for us, Green is nice, but he gives up on plays to much IMO. I'm not sure if Kirk is a legit number 2, and I think we need a taller option than Moore. Andre has moments, but I'm not sure if he's the answer either. Burks has to have special gloves made for his hands. He's got prototypical size and can break a tackle. Man...if I was Keim, I would be tempted if he dropped to us. I don't think he will though. I see that he gets mocked in the 2nd half of the first round, but I have a feeling that he'll show out at the combine, and see his draft stock rise.
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Post by devongent on Jan 1, 2022 2:51:07 GMT -7
I'm starting to see more mocks with us taking a WR. Treylon Burks would be very interesting IMO. We all have an opinion on our 'favored position' and player(s) to pick, but ultimately the Cardinals choice will be based on the 'Best Player Available' principle. - At the last couple of drafts the FO have talked the language of "trust the board" and it is apparent that they consider this to be the winning formula. If BPA is a WR or a CB then (in my view) we simply will draft him. To be honest, I'm looking at what the Bengals did last year. They got super criticized when they took Chase instead of Sewell. After all, the OL got their QB murdered the year before. However, with two legit threats on the outside, and a really good one playing in the slot, it looks like Burrow not only managed to stay on the field, but he's having an easier time finding the open man. Chase and Higgins both have over 1000 yards too...I believe. The 'counter intuitive principle' applies. - The logical first thought (to protect the QB) is that you gather together a top-talented OL. However, having legitimate weapons all over the park scares teams more than anything else especially where there is lots of speed. If you have the latter then oppositions have to back-off somewhat and aim to protect the backfield (more nickel formations for example), hence the pressure on the QB reduces by a different means. - You can argue this point round in circles all day long, but the Chase situations shows this principle can work well. As for us, Green is nice, but he gives up on plays to much IMO. I'm not sure if Kirk is a legit number 2, and I think we need a taller option than Moore. A lot is up in the air with Green and Kirk and 'money' will likely be determining factor. If we did draft a top link WR then that would allow us to release both Green & Kirk. I would have thought the FO will be keen to extend Christian Kirk, but as you say I don't think he is our legit number 2 receiver. Hopkins - X Player - Kirk - Moore then two others on the roster gives us a appealing set. Burks has to have special gloves made for his hands. He's got prototypical size and can break a tackle. Man...if I was Keim, I would be tempted if he dropped to us. There could be six (even seven) WR's going in the first round and it is very difficult to second guess which team will take one and indeed the individual they fancy. Burks looks to be a great prospect and he would be an easy target to throw to. That Drake London is another big option guy although I haven't really looked into him much. As I have posted before I really like David Bell, but he could fall between our two stools (our first round pick is too high a spot to take him and he will be long gone before our second). Some type of trade down might be the answer with him!
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Post by cardinalsins on Jan 15, 2022 22:06:15 GMT -7
Both of the CBS guys have us going WR. I like it.
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Post by devongent on Jan 19, 2022 11:40:45 GMT -7
Profootballnetwork 7-Round Cardinal mock. www.profootballnetwork.com/arizona-cardinals-7-round-2022-nfl-mock-draft-january/I would be quite comfortable with something along these lines; first three rounds of Edge, CB and OT. Traven Walker has good size (6'5" and 275 lbs) and he has the flexibility to line up at Edge and across the IDL. However, it would mean no WR/ TE or RB as a premier pick in the draft.
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Post by devongent on Jan 19, 2022 14:21:24 GMT -7
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Post by devongent on Jan 23, 2022 10:51:19 GMT -7
Latest Tankathon offering. www.tankathon.com/nfl/mock_draft...giving the Cardinals the following - Round 1 (#23) - Kenyon Green, Texas A&M, IOL/OT - 6'4"/325 lbs Round 2 (#55) - Kyler Gordon, Washington, CB - 6'O"/200 lbs Round 3 (#87) - Jamaree Salyer, Georgia, IOL - 6'4"/325 lbs Two 'power guards' plus an explosive CB. - For those wanting us to 'invest in the OL' then this mock must be music to your ears. 'Protect Kyler' and smash it in the running game are the watchwords and if it happened would clearly demonstrate a shift in focus by the FO.
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Post by cardinalsins on Jan 24, 2022 10:07:26 GMT -7
Latest Tankathon offering. www.tankathon.com/nfl/mock_draft...giving the Cardinals the following - Round 1 (#23) - Kenyon Green, Texas A&M, IOL/OT - 6'4"/325 lbs Round 2 (#55) - Kyler Gordon, Washington, CB - 6'O"/200 lbs Round 3 (#87) - Jamaree Salyer, Georgia, IOL - 6'4"/325 lbs Two 'power guards' plus an explosive CB. - For those wanting us to 'invest in the OL' then this mock must be music to your ears. 'Protect Kyler' and smash it in the running game are the watchwords and if it happened would clearly demonstrate a shift in focus by the FO. I've done this exact mock on more than one occasion. We need some beef down the middle...hopefully someone that Aaron Donald can't choke out.
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Post by devongent on Feb 4, 2022 15:20:09 GMT -7
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Post by devongent on Feb 11, 2022 2:18:45 GMT -7
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Post by cardinalsins on Feb 22, 2022 15:41:20 GMT -7
Yeah...he's dropping. Weird. Myjai was a round 1 guy 2 - 3 months ago too.
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Post by cardinalsins on Feb 22, 2022 15:41:46 GMT -7
He's usually plugged in to front offices. He worked mostly East Coast though.
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Post by devongent on Feb 27, 2022 9:42:15 GMT -7
Yeah...he's dropping. Weird. Myjai was a round 1 guy 2 - 3 months ago too. It seems concerns about 'character issues' could be weighing DeMarvin Leal down - fullpresscoverage.com/2022/02/25/2022-nfl-draft-profile-dl-demarvin-leal/The other aspect is where would his best position be? Although he has played all across the line at college I don't see him lining up at Edge in the NFL. - Commentary has suggested that the best will be as a DE in a 3-4 setup, hence he could well be an option for the Cardinals. I highlighted Leal early in the autumn and he seemed like a great guy too (involved in local charity work). I wouldn't now entertain him as our top-round pick, but should he fall down to #55 then you would have to seriously consider him. Interior DL-men who can create pressure up the middle are few and far between and they are the only ones I would expend a top 3-round pick on. DeMarvin has that in his game, but his stated inconsistencies are a worry and thus would need thorough evaluation by the FO.
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