I can't believe people get paid to write this garbage https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-pff-2018-nfl-mock-draft-3
Absolutely stupid lol. I just saw a graphic from the NFL social media: Barkley is faster than Devin Hester in the 40, stronger than Joe Thomas in the bench, better ups than Julio in the vertical, and faster than DeSean Jackson in the 10 yard split. He is a lock top 4 pick.
Yes lol. Someone that had to leave the combine. Im beginning to think everyone is putting out mocks just for clicks.
Then again, I saw another really bad mock draft on cbssports that had the Giants trading with the Browns for the #1 overall and drafting Josh Allen. I guess you never know, but I can't see that or this one as even remotely realistic.
Wish that I could get my click back. It’s not even silly because of trades; it’s the valuation that’s incorrect.
Combine numbers are nice but they Don't translate to on the field play... with those combine numbers Barkley should have been rushing for over 2,000 yards a season... he wasn't even close... he didn't even lead the nation in rushing in fact he wasn't even in the Top 25... not saying someone won't draft him high but I wouldn't... For me, I'd choose the NCAA Leading Rusher Rashaad Penny, he can catch, run and return kicks... most importantly he has shown Production On the Playing field.. as well as the combine... Like I said, combine numbers are nice but they Don't translate to on the field play... ps- I want ZERO to do with Lamar Jackson.
That was actually pretty funny , but i think 6th is not so bad since his ceiling is probably Julio Jones.
I would be quite happy with Penny, as he would be a nice consolation prize. He's probably my 3rd or 4th choice, however. Supposedly, he only has one gear, and won't be able to score from anywhere on the field in the NFL like he did in college. He's also an upright runner, so is likely to take a lot of big shots in the NFL, and could stay nicked up, which would limit his effectiveness. He only started one year and so should have a lot tread left on his tires, and he does have a solid build, so that should help. The lack of experience could be an issue as could his ability to pick up blitzers in pass protection, so he may not be able to start day one or may have to come off the field in passing downs. I haven't seen anything about his blocking ability, so can't say for certain about that. I agree regarding Barkley. With his being a Jets fan growing up, it would be a nice story, and he is a great player, but imo the Jets have to get a QB with their 1st pick. The only way I'd take Barkley is if Mayfield, Rosen and Darnold were all taken before the Jets get their pick (they failed to trade up), I had decided against Allen and Jackson, and Barkley fell to #6. Even then, I might opt to take the best pass rusher available or trade down a little if the offers were good enough and take the best pass rusher. I don't think there's that much difference between Barkley and Michel, Guice and Penny. Beyond them are Chubb, Royce Freeman, Ronadl Jones II, Kerryon Johnson and others who are probably starting caliber RBs in the NFL. As far as Penny's returning Kickoffs, maybe his rookie season. After that, there's no way you want to risk your starting RB or tire his legs returning kicks. You get a backup WR, CB, or RB to do that.
I like Penny. And yes I also want nothing to do with Jackson. Wasn't there a stroy out recently that he said if the Jets drafted him, he would ask for a trade?
Hell yeah I would. The combine changes nothing in terms of my perspective. Tape never lies. I even get shutouts by users that put me on ignore lol. Btw this mock is pretty bad in terms of the other picks, but would gladly take Lj and Penny
