Here’s the latest NFL Draft buzz from Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller:
- Miller would be positively stunned if the Bengals don’t draft LSU quarterback Joe Burrow No. 1 overall and the Redskins don’t grab Ohio State defensive end Chase Young with the No. 2 pick.
- With that in mind, Miller feels the draft truly starts at No. 3 overall, where the Lions pick. Sources tell Miller that they’ll look heavily at Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah and Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown. Then again, it’s a prime trade-back spot – teams like the Dolphins, Chargers, and Panthers could move up to land a QB.
- Unless new head coach Joe Judge sways him in a different direction, Giants GM Dave Gettleman is expected to look at edge-rushers, left tackles, and wide receivers with the No. 4 pick. “He can’t help himself with linemen, so slot your top-rated offensive tackle there,” one scout who previously worked with Gettleman said. Alabama’s Jedrick Wills Jr. and Georgia’s Andrew Thomas rank among the top tackles in this year’s crop.
- No team has done more work on Oregon’s Justin Herbert than the Dolphins, who own the No. 5 pick and two more selections later on, Miller writes. The Dolphins will almost certainly go QB here, then shift their attention to offensive tackle, edge-rusher, and running back help.
- The same source who tipped Miller off to the Cardinals‘ love of Kyler Murray last year says they’re wild about Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. But, internally, they also feel that the offensive line need is too big to overlook.
- The Raiders, with two picks in the first round, are looking to go defense and wide receiver, Miller hears.
- The Bills are already nervous about other teams leapfrogging them for wide receivers, Miller hears. The Bills own the No. 22 overall pick and nine total selections in the draft.
- The Patriots are impossible to read, but none of Miller’s sources believe that they’ll draft a quarterback early on. Tom Brady has vowed to continue playing, but he’ll also explore his options in free agency.
There is only one thing for certain about this draft. The Lions will blow it.
Hey Vin, loved your work through the years. Quick question: what was Joe Garagiola like during the commercial breaks. Always felt like that guy was up to something. Anyway, what do we gotta do to get you back in booth?
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Thank you Decius for the wonderful words. My appreciated my friend. In order for me to get back into the booth I will need either a HG Wells time machine or a human sacrifice from the black arts. I would prefer the time machine. But if it is a human sacrifice please limit it to a SF Giant fan. Nobody would miss them.
As for Joe he was a wonderful soul who enjoyed pizza and playing pinball.
Thank You Captain Obvious!
David.. Please address me with my proper title. It is General Obvious.
Dolphins: Tua or Herbert?
I’d go with Tua. Even if he can’t play much this year they can resign Fitzpatrick.
How is it that no one seems to know that Fitzpatrick signed a two year deal? he is already under contract this coming season.
thomps07,
Tua is injury prone. No one rb, no wrs. No line…. a Qb can’t fix this team. Dolphins suck!
You think they trade up to 3 with lions to grab him?
Trade back, get more picks, trade up for sunshine next draft
Sports,
Neither!