Those 12-15 passes could mean catches, yards, and or TD's every game... You'd be lucky to get 12-15 sacks in a season from an elite pass rusher.
Given the high success rate and abundance of pass rushers in each draft, a smart GM will throw his free agency money at more difficult positions to draft for. A very Morey-esqe tactic.
This isn't the NBA and Morey was more lucky than good because Harden fell in his lap while he was spinning his wheels going after Howard. If he would have went after Harden 1st _ he wouldn't have the issue with Jeremy's contract. And elite offensive players are hard to find on the free agent market. Teams aren't as fast to let those guys walk...
You should take a look at the productive edge pass rushers in the NFL (not just this year but throughout history) and see where they were drafted. See the ratio of great pass rushers that were taking in the 1st compared to the other rounds. And then take a look at the ratio of productive offensive players that were taken in the 1st compared to other rounds. People are drinking the Seattle kool-aide but that defense is an anomaly. San Francisco has a good defense but for the past two years when it was all on the line they got beat by Flacco and Russell ---> Ouch...!!!!
FWIW The hullaballoo over Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater falling out of the top-5 is very real. My sources from two different teams, one of which is definitely in the QB market, both advised me they do not believe Bridgewater will be drafted anywhere before Minnesota picking at No. 8 overall. When I asked one where his team projected Bridgewater’s draft ceiling and floor, he gave me the range of 11-25 overall. The biggest concerns are over Bridgewater’s small hands and frame, as well as a view that his skills were greatly augmented by his offensive system. While the frame issues do concern me, Bridgewater remains firmly atop my own QB ratings. His ability to throw strikes in the short and intermediate passing game, seemingly always making the correct read and delivering the ball where and when it needs to be there, vastly outshine Blake Bortles, Johnny Manziel or Derek Carr. While his arm strength isn’t booming, it’s plenty good enough. Bridgewater has a chance to be a very good NFL quarterback very early in his career. ... The annual “32 Fearless Draft Predictions” is also in the outline/info gathering stages, but here are two teasers: 2. The team that takes Jadeveon Clowney in the first round follows it up by taking a quarterback, perhaps Jimmy Garoppolo, with its next pick.
You often hear that about QBs coming out of spread option or air raid type college offenses. I'm not sure I've ever heard somebody say that about a QB that played in a pro style West Coast offense.
Indianapolis drafted Mathis with a pick they got from the Texans. Houston traded their 2003 5th rounder for Indy's 2004 4th rounder...which they used to draft the immortal Glen Earl.
Good find JR I would love some clarification on the: "as well as a view that his skills were greatly augmented by his offensive system." It sounds like complete bs
I finally voted, trade down. Get two first round picks. Maybe Cleveland is interested. Who else has two first round picks?
I think it should be pretty clear that NFL GM's think a lot less of Teddy Bridgewater than his fans and some media members do. I honestly don't think he's even in serious consideration for the top pick in the draft.
not true I've heard it raised as a concern. it's unfortunately not PC to belabor the point, but there's a reason the guy's dropping
I've never heard that his offense was "dumbed down" none of the knocks on Teddy Bridgewater are mental, people question his ability to be a leader and they question if he has the physical ability to be a good NFL QB, but never his mind. He's one hell of a Madden player and would probably make a pretty good coach one of these days, if he had the physical talent, he'd be the clear cut top pick.
you didn't hear about the coach who asked Teddy to "just start doodling" since he was overwhelmed by the offense?
