Assorted 2021 NFL Mock Drafts

[MBGreen]

I just know I went against my better judgment in defending the Bell signing for the same reasoning. "Hey, at least we're adding skill players around our QB."

Running backs aren't the way to help out a young quarterback. Yes, a quality running attack would help a young quarterback, but you don't have to spend a 1st-round pick on a RB to get there. I'd rather build up the OL and get a couple RBs in here that can do it by committee.

Bell was well past his prime when he arrived here.  Apples and oranges, man.

[Derek Smalls]

Bell was well past his prime when he arrived here.  Apples and oranges, man.

You're right, but I still don't like spending significant assets on running back regardless.

Draft core positions. Get someone who can make plays for the QB down the field or disrupt things for the opponent's QB. Or guys who can block and make every facet of our offense more effective.

[Johnny English]

https://www.nfl.com/news/three-round-2021-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-jets-trade-out-of-no-2-overall-pick

Panthers trade #8, 3rd and 4th this year, and 1st and 3rd next year for #2. Seems like a no-brainer deal.

[Derek Smalls]

https://www.nfl.com/news/three-round-2021-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-jets-trade-out-of-no-2-overall-pick

Panthers trade #8, 3rd and 4th this year, and 1st and 3rd next year for #2. Seems like a no-brainer deal.

Yep. This is exactly the deal I would like to do. And we still get Chase at 8, who is one of my favorite options at 2. I'd also feel a lot more comfortable with DeVonta Smith's skinny derriere at 8 than I would be at 2 for sure. And we still have OL options.

[bojanglesman]

https://www.nfl.com/news/three-round-2021-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-jets-trade-out-of-no-2-overall-pick

Panthers trade #8, 3rd and 4th this year, and 1st and 3rd next year for #2. Seems like a no-brainer deal.

Das niiiice.

[Heismanberg]

Drafting a RB in the first round when we have the worst secondary in the NFL and terrible IOL would be pretty terrible

[Jumbo]

Drafting a RB in the first round when we have the worst secondary in the NFL and terrible IOL would be pretty terrible

Feel like I'm gonna have to reiterate over and over this offseason that we are now running a Shanahan system which means drafting a RB in the first round would be wholly pointless and almost certainly is not going to happen

[Heismanberg]

Feel like I'm gonna have to reiterate over and over this offseason that we are now running a Shanahan system which means drafting a RB in the first round would be wholly pointless and almost certainly is not going to happen

100%

LaFleur is a passing game specialist.  He is going to hoard pass catchers.  We really need to key in on YAC players:  Kadarius Toney, Rondale Moore, D'Wayne Eskridge, Elijah Moore, Amari Rodgers...

His brother turned a fifth round pick into one of the best all-purpose players in the NFL.  His mentor turned Raheem Mostert/Jeff Wilson/Matt Breida into a formidable rushing attack.

Jamaal Williams is a free agent RB to keep in mind.  Would've said Jeff Wilson too, but he re-signed with the Niners already. 

Williams played in the same offense that Zach Wilson is coming out of at BYU.  Tailor-made RB for the Shanahan scheme. 

[Heismanberg]

Joe Douglas doesn't seem to value the RB either.

If we sign one in FA, I think our backfield will look something like this: 

Jamaal Williams/Ty Johnson/Lamical Perine/Late Round Rookie

Josh Adams could be retained too and we can keep the draft pick.

[Heismanberg]

I'd take Kylin Hill in the fourth round over Najee Harris/Travis Etienne in the first round for this scheme.

[Johnny English]

Drafting a RB in the first round when we have the worst secondary in the NFL and terrible IOL would be pretty terrible

Sure. To be clear, I was commenting on the trade more than the picks - I'm all in on keeping Sam for another year and having five first round picks.

[Heismanberg]

I'm all in on keeping Sam for another year

This is a Pro-Tank post

[Andrew Ryan]

I've had a gut feeling for a while now that we're going to trade down and take Ja'Marr Chase, which is a scenario I would not be the slightest bit unhappy with unless we were outbid by the Fish for Watson.

[d sw0rdz]

I've had a gut feeling for a while now that we're going to trade down and take Ja'Marr Chase which is a scenario I would not be the slightest bit unhappy with unless we were outbid by the Fish for Watson.

houston is going to double down on their lunacy/idiocy and get into a pissing match with watson. watson will not play this year and he isn't going anywhere this year

a few weeks of overt outward disgruntlement will not be enough for them to give up on their 25 year old franchise qb. it's going to take a lost season

[bojanglesman]

houston is going to double down on their lunacy/idiocy and get into a pissing match with watson. watson will not play this year and he isn't going anywhere this year

a few weeks of overt outward disgruntlement will not be enough for them to give up on their 25 year old franchise qb. it's going to take a lost season

I don't think the Texans are bluffing.  I know Watson isn't bluffing.