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2026 NFL Draft General Discussion

Davesta said:
That Bain news dump right before the draft is dirty. You know a team did that to make him slide a bit to them. Chess.
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The whole draft process is wild when you think about it. All of these shenanigans and then you can tell a kid that grew up and spent his whole life in Florida that he has to go live in Green Bay for 4-5 years now.
 
JoeyFlex5 said:
I just watched McCoy again for the first time in a while and yeah, he’s a monster, but man it don’t feel right drafting a guy at 14 who hasn’t played since 2024
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i get that we haven't seen him play football since the end of the 24 season...
but unless there are complications with his recovery (which i wouldn't expect given we're now over 12 months removed from the injury), his CB tape from 2024 is the closest in quality to the stingley tape i've seen and easily the best DB tape in the class

for me, if he's there, and tbh i don't think he will be, he's a home run pick at 14 - not just thinking about 2026, but also thinking about 2027 and beyond...
 
rossihunter2 said:
i get that we haven't seen him play football since the end of the 24 season...
but unless there are complications with his recovery (which i wouldn't expect given we're now over 12 months removed from the injury), his CB tape from 2024 is the closest in quality to the stingley tape i've seen and easily the best DB tape in the class

for me, if he's there, and tbh i don't think he will be, he's a home run pick at 14 - not just thinking about 2026, but also thinking about 2027 and beyond...
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I may be alone, but I think McCoy just needed that additional year to solidify that this is who he is. Think there are still some things - mostly mental (zone coverage pass off, disciplined eyes, a little bit of panic/grabbiness, etc.) - that really could have developed with another season on the field. Feel like there's a strong chance for him to be an impact player, but I do think he's going to have to do some additional learning at the NFL level and the initial results may not fully be there.
 
Simba said:
The whole draft process is wild when you think about it. All of these shenanigans and then you can tell a kid that grew up and spent his whole life in Florida that he has to go live in Green Bay for 4-5 years now.
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Fuck off im retiring November of my rookie year
 
Simba said:
I may be alone, but I think McCoy just needed that additional year to solidify that this is who he is. Think there are still some things - mostly mental (zone coverage pass off, disciplined eyes, a little bit of panic/grabbiness, etc.) - that really could have developed with another season on the field. Feel like there's a strong chance for him to be an impact player, but I do think he's going to have to do some additional learning at the NFL level and the initial results may not fully be there.
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My exact concern. I typically like to see progress from year to year from a prospect to show that they are on an upward trajectory, and indicating that they will take to coaching at the next level.

One year of production followed by an injury just worries me and it’s not something I can ignore. Doesn’t mean I don’t want the player, but it’s too big a thing for me to just look past
 
JoeyFlex5 said:
My exact concern. I typically like to see progress from year to year from a prospect to show that they are on an upward trajectory, and indicating that they will take to coaching at the next level.

One year of production followed by an injury just worries me and it’s not something I can ignore. Doesn’t mean I don’t want the player, but it’s too big a thing for me to just look past
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And for what it's worth, I have no problems with taking him either. I think the tape shows that there's a decently high likelihood that he becomes a very good player. That doesn't mean there aren't still some issues that being on the field may or may not have improved, and thus, a certain level of risk there.

I just don't see him as some sure thing, and think there will be some hiccups at the next level.
 
Kind of funny how the closer we get to the draft, the more everyone just seems to realize how good Caleb Downs is. Felt like most of the media was trying to find a reason for him to slide, and now he's back to getting more firm top 5-ish considerations.
 
Simba said:
The whole draft process is wild when you think about it. All of these shenanigans and then you can tell a kid that grew up and spent his whole life in Florida that he has to go live in Green Bay for 4-5 years now.
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Well I'd rather be in Green Bay than Cleveland.
 
Was interesting hearing EDC's take on NIL today...

Notably, 4 years ago, only 4% of players were over 24.5 years old. Today, that number is 18%, so a pretty stark increase. Basically said you can get value out of these guys still but they become 2 contract players instead of 3.

Also mentioned that with them staying in college longer, there is less upside and more health concern.

And then finally, small school guys are harder to find. Those guys are found a lot easier thanks to (social) media and are going on to bigger schools for the NIL money.
 
The difference is that with McCoy you won't spend as much money, not even two first-round picks.

If he can play in the short term and gives me two or three good years, he's a better deal than Iman Marshall, to name just one of many
 
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