Assorted 2022 NFL Mock Drafts

[insanity]

No, I get that, I.just don't see why one has anything to do with the other.

It's super early, but right now, there isn't much of a consensus on most of the draft. We might be able to trade back and get one of the receivers or edges or an interior OL. We could trade down from 10 and still get Burks or Dean or Linderbaum or Gardner, etc.

I would guess its Because we are getting top talent at premium positions

[Andrew Ryan]

I'm expecting Joe to fall in love with one of these offensive linemen at the top of the draft. Probably Ickey.

[Heismanberg]

Look at the teams still alive in the playoffs right now and look at their safeties.

6 of 8 are their because of QB play.  The other two (SF and TEN) have very strong skill groups.

Continue to build around Zach Wilson.  We've failed Sanchez and Darnold by not giving them enough to improve.  We can't keep doing the same rebuild.

[Andrew Ryan]

Draft the best available OL and WR with our first two picks and then hope that McBride is still there at 35 before taking him.

[Andrew Ryan]

Athletic mock has Ekwonu #1 overall!

https://theathletic.com/3075920/2022/01/19/two-round-2022-nfl-mock-draft-dane-bruglers-mock-2-0-has-a-new-no-1-pick-and-more-surprises/

What was most interesting to me about that was the explanation, that several talent evaluators apparently favor the top tackles over the pass rushers.

At 4, we're guaranteed one of Thibs, Hutch, Neal, and Ekwonu.

[Heismanberg]

At 4, we're guaranteed one of Thibs, Hutch, Neal, and Ekwonu.

EDGE3 should be considered at 4 as well 

WR at 10

Interested to see Joe's plan in Free Agency

[Andrew Ryan]

EDGE3 should be considered at 4 as well 

For sure. It will be interesting to see how the perception around the top pass rushers changes as the evaluation process moves along.

[MBGreen]

Draft the best available OL and WR with our first two picks and then hope that McBride is still there at 35 before taking him.

What was most interesting to me about that was the explanation, that several talent evaluators apparently favor the top tackles over the pass rushers.

At 4, we're guaranteed one of Thibs, Hutch, Neal, and Ekwonu.

we're on the same page

[Heismanberg]

For sure. It will be interesting to see how the perception around the top pass rushers changes as the evaluation process moves along.

Travon Walker is my guy.  I think he was just kind of overshadowed on a great defense, but he was a huge part of their success. 

The question will be:  can we get him at 10? 

[CatoTheElder]

Look at the teams still alive in the playoffs right now and look at their safeties.

6 of 8 are their because of QB play.  The other two (SF and TEN) have very strong skill groups.

Continue to build around Zach Wilson.  We've failed Sanchez and Darnold by not giving them enough to improve.  We can't keep doing the same rebuild.

Drafting

Taking Hamilton would give me some serious Calvin Pryor vibes.

[Heismanberg]

Taking Hamilton would give me some serious Calvin Pryor vibes.

Hamilton is a much better prospect, but we are bad right now because we drafted DL forever then went back to back safety and followed that up with trading a ton of draft capital to move up for #3 (Darnold). 

We kept going defense and kept drafting non-impact players, so when we made the move for the QB, he didn't have any help. 

Douglas can't do that.  He got his QB.  Now he has to help him. 

[Derek Smalls]

I'm pretty much in line with EDGE or OL at 4 and WR at 10.

That said, I'm still fully on board with trading for a veteran EDGE or WR, and there are likely some available. That opens up more possibilities in the top 10.

[Heismanberg]

That said, I'm still fully on board with trading for a veteran EDGE

No need.  We've just acquired Bradlee Anae.

[Badger]

I'm pretty much in line with EDGE or OL at 4 and WR at 10.

I agree but I'm refusing to set myself up for disappointment, and remaining open-minded.

[insanity]

Draft the best available OL and WR with our first two picks and then hope that McBride is still there at 35 before taking him.

Is McBride at 35 good value? 
I know we need a tightend badly and McBride has amazing production, but the guy runs like Ben Roethlisberger.  Is he going to be able to seperate at the next level?