The Top 2015 NFL Draft Quarterbacks After leading the Oregon Ducks to the Pac-12 conference title and a berth in the inaugural College Football Playoff, Marcus Mariota now joins Jameis Winston as the two highest-rated quarterback prospects in this year’s draft. Mariota, who claimed this past season’s Heisman Trophy as college football’s most outstanding player, […]
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Marcus Mariota 2015 NFL Draft Analysis
The Marcus Mariota Complexity By Tyler Lurkins Mock Drafts Anymore, the mock draft phenomena is turning into a Final Four bracket. On draft day, twitter hums with the #mockbusted hash tag. The draft is extremely weak this year, and a mocker has a stellar chance of being fairly accurate. Fairly accurate, that is, if they […]
2015 NFL Draft Team Needs | Playoff Teams
NFL Draft Playoff Team needs by Tyler Lurkins Cincinnati Bengals 1. DE-The Bengals had zero pass rush. 2. DT-Neither Peko or Atkins played consistently throughout the year. 3. LB-Maualuga may be gone, will Burfict play ILB? If Burfict goes in who play WLB? Pittsburgh Steelers 1. CB-The Steelers just don’t have that shut down guy […]
Philadelphia Eagles 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
Philadelphia Eagles player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. CB -This team would be much better with a set of franchise corners. 2. G -Herremans couldn’t get on the Chip Kelly page, but his loss is still a big one. 3. OLB -Cole could be cut and Graham is out. […]
Buffalo Bills 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
Buffalo Bills player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. QB-Maybe Manuel will get another shot with Rex Ryan. 2. G-If the priority was to sign Incognito, then the next priority it to upgrade him. 3. TE-Chandler is a decent red zone guy, but the Bills need a more athletic TE. […]
Kansas City Chiefs 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
Kansas City Chiefs player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. O line-Fisher isn’t playing well at LT, Hudson is a FA, the guard spots are weak, and the RT is non existent. Why nab a receiver if the QB can’t step up to throw. 2. WR-Smith isn’t a guy who […]
San Diego Chargers 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
San Diego player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. C-Top priority is to keep Rivers standing. The Bolts have no C on the roster. 2. G-Both guards were absolutely horrible. 3. RB-Mathews never panned out. The Chargers need a top talent. 4. CB-Flowers was on a one year deal and […]
Houston Texans 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
Houston Texans player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. QB -The Texans haven’t announced the QB of the future, but Savage may not be it. 2. WR -Andre Johnson is gone, the Texans will need another talented pass catcher to replace him. 3. RT -Newton and Clabo were predictable busts. […]
San Francisco 49ers NFL Draft Team Needs
San Francisco 49ers player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. WR-How much gas does Boldin have? 2. G-If rumors are true, Iupati is gone. He’s a massive presence that will be missed. 3. TE-Davis is out, but with no receivers in sync with Koepernick, a TE will be needed. 4. […]
Miami Dolphins 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
Miami Dolphins player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. CB-CB is the worst part of this team. Finnegan was a bad gamble. 2. C-Satele has declined rapidly. 3. TE-Clay has the transition tag, but the Fins need a big time threat from the TE spot. 4. DT-It’s doubtful Odrick is […]
New Orleans Saints 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
New Orleans player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. CB-The Saints have chased potential shut down corners for years, and have failed. 2. C-Goodwin played very poorly. Brees needs a C to captain the line. 3. ILB-It would be nice to see the Saints find a replacement for Lofton. 4. […]
Cleveland Browns 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
Cleveland Browns player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. QB-The team is very down on Manziel. McCown couldn’t succeed with Evans and Jackson. 2. WR-It should surprise no one if Cleveland drafts three receivers this year. 3. TE-Cameron isn’t coming back, unless he’s tagged. 4. NT-The Browns couldn’t stop a […]
Minnesota Vikings 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
Minnesota Vikings player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. G-The O line needs to be reshaped, especially at LG. 2. ILB-Zimmer always has a stalwart to stop the run at the ILB spot. 3. WR-The Vikes need that talent to gel with Bridgewater. 4. CB-Rhodes is very talented, but in […]
St. Louis Rams 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
St. Louis Rams player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. QB-Bradford can’t be counted on. It’s doubtful the Rams draft one though. 2. G-Saffold is hurt on every play. The Rams need a boost at both guard spots. 3. C-Wells will be cut leaving the Rams with very little promise. […]
New York Giants 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
New York Giants player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. S -The safety play was poor, and the Giants have none under contract worth talking about. 2. T -Blessed with many movable pieces, the Giants still need either a LT or a RT for maximum protection. 3. DE -JPP is […]
Atlanta Falcons 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
Atlanta player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. TE -This offense doesn’t look right without a talent TE. 2. ILB -This scheme will need a saavy ILB with great flow to the ball. 3. Pass rusher -Quinn will find a way to get pressure, but more talent at either OLB […]
Chicago Bears 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
Chicago Bears player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. OLB-Switching to a 34, this team will need a major presence on the edge. 2. S-Chris Conti is the worst player in the NFL 3. ILB-No ILB on the Bears roster has the experience in this scheme. 4. G/C-The LG spot […]
New York Jets 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
New York Jets player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. QB -Geno or Simms? How about a cheap bridge QB as a FA, or a development in the mid rounds. 2. RB -The Jets have sought a marquee bell cow for many years. 3. CB -The rumor is the Jets […]
Washington Redskins 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
Washington Redskins player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. S -Noticing a trend? Clark is atrocious and Meriweather is gone. 2. RT -Either draft a LT and move Williams to RT, or wait patiently and nab a talented RT. 3. QB -RG3 isn’t stepping up and Cousins played poorly. Someone […]
Oakland Raiders 2015 NFL Draft Team Needs
Oakland Raiders player needs for the 2015 NFL Draft by Tyler Lurkins 1. DT -A Del Rio D requires a productive front 4, and Oakland simply lacks at the DT spot. 2. S -This team really needs a new SS and a younger FS. 3. WR -Oakland really has above average receivers, but could […]