OT: Washington Football Team: 2021 Draft and Post-Draft

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Yes another example of how dumb it was to let 4th round Kirk Cousins walk for nothing.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

They’re not giving up JAX as a market….so I’d wager a new franchise if they move, or maybe just a new one for London?

The NFL will drop the 43rd ranked tv market in the USA for London in a heart beat. They know they have to build a fan base first. That’s why JAX was playing a home game every year in London. And JAX owner also owns Fulham, I believe. So he would have some experience owning a sports franchise in London.

Just to many signs pointing to JAX in London if the NFL looks to a team in Europe.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

A TE!!! Thank you Jesus!!!

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Jeremy Sprinkle with less speed...

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Here is a write up on Bates.

2021 NFL Draft Scouting Report: John Bates - Prime Time Sports Talk

Sounds like a 6-6 version of Logan Paulson. DC needs a TE like that desperately.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Jeremy Sprinkle with less speed...

But better hands, taller and a good blocker. Valuable on goal line, short yardage and special teams.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

But better hands, taller and a good blocker. Valuable on goal line, short yardage and special teams.

He ran the 40 the same speed as Mac Jones so my expectations for him as a receiver are tempered but yeah, I'd take another Logan Paulsen. We'll see! I'm super interested to see how Sammis Reyes does as well.

 

[max21]

I’m low key hoping for Sammis Reyes to become legit, we needed a blocking TE not necessarily a catching one. Thomas was one of the top TEs in the league towards the end of the year. But yeah I’m just trying to make myself hyped for this pick, slower than Sprinkle? Yeesh

 

[max21]

He ran the 40 the same speed as Mac Jones so my expectations for him as a receiver are tempered but yeah, I'd take another Logan Paulsen. We'll see! I'm super interested to see how Sammis Reyes does as well.

Just beat me to it lol

 

[Bananas]

Love this draft so far. Took care of the trenches first then got a little sizzle with that WR and a big corner. The plan to wait for QB also seems wise.

Obviously the players themselves need to actually contribute and the in house guys need to take another step as well. I see a competitive team forming...

Loved the Reyes addition as well so feel free to include that in our 2021 haul.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

The NFL will drop the 43rd ranked tv market in the USA for London in a heart beat. They know they have to build a fan base first. That’s why JAX was playing a home game every year in London. And JAX owner also owns Fulham, I believe. So he would have some experience owning a sports franchise in London.

Just to many signs pointing to JAX in London if the NFL looks to a team in Europe.

believe it when I see it. Like I said, could simply be a new franchise in JAX. Doesn’t have to be one or the other.

Which city do they want to rob the fans of their team identity, the founding fans, or the new ones?

 

[EroCaps]

I guess it's a value pick. Drafting a player in the 4th who will contribute.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Right now the top 3 is Thomas, Baugh and Bates, IMO.

 

[Bananas]

believe it when I see it.

It’s a long flight especially from the west coast.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

believe it when I see it. Like I said, could simply be a new franchise in JAX.

Which city do they want to rob the fans of their team identity, the founding fans, or the new ones?

If the fans can’t fill up a stadium then their franchise is fair game. Same applies to WFT but remote.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

If the fans can’t fill up a stadium then their franchise is fair game. Same applies to WFT but remote.

put a credible product on the field….


You don’t think that stadium is about to be jammed?!

get outta here…

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

It’s a long flight especially from the west coast.

That’s one of the huge factors against putting a team in Europe. The Union will use that in negotiations if momentum builds to expand into Europe.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I guess it's a value pick. Drafting a player in the 4th who will contribute.

that’s probably the best analysis in a nutshell….they drafted an instant fill blocking dummy in the 4th lol….good value.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

put a credible product on the field….

Agreed. But the NFL dropped LA twice, Cleveland and St Louis. Jacksonville is fair game.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Agreed. But the NFL dropped LA twice, Cleveland and St Louis. Jacksonville is fair game.

Expansion makes the most sense financially IMO. More lucrative for the NFL more jobs for the NFLPA.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

that’s probably the best analysis in a nutshell….they drafted an instant fill blocking dummy in the 4th lol….good value.

TE2 is an important position. This guy has the potential to fill it.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

TE2 is an important position. This guy has the potential to fill it.

like I said….good value.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Expansion makes the most sense financially IMO. More lucrative for the NFL more jobs for the NFLPA.

Not so sure. Expansion leaves an odd number of teams and it will take 5 years at least to build a competitive team. Or longer. Where relocation provides an established team of NFL players in year 1.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

like I said….good value.

Sure.