We're Back

Due to various trips to NFL offices and college Pro Days, "Inside The NFL" was forced to take a break. Now, with more clear cut answers from various GMs and highly respected NFL sources, "Inside the NFL" is going to be better than ever. I'll be releasing a post-Free Agency 2-round mock in about 2 days. And then try to post rounds 3-7 before draft day. See ya'll there.

-KB

Patriots complaining...No shock

   

    Earlier this month, a report had come out that the New England Patriots had something to complain about....again. The Patriots had discussions with the league that if they had beat the Broncos in the AFC championship(in which they got Hernandez-ed), they would refuse to practice at the Jets facility for the time they were there for the Superbowl and instead practice at Rutger's facilities. 

              Yes, I hate the Patriots and this just makes it a trillion times easier to hate them. This is pathetic. I guess maybe that is the reason they played so bad?I don't know but this just makes me furious. You aren't willing to practice at your rival's facility for a week FOR THE SUPERBOWL?This is why every fan and every team hates this organization. This organization is either doing something illegal or complaining. Nobody understands the hate that builds up in my body when I think/hear of this team but I'm 100% positive I'm not the only one. This will bother me for a good two weeks at least. Hope you have a great Monday...I was having a great one until I heard this. 

Jace Amaro Just Won't Go Away

This fucking guy. Of course he has to start impressing every scout in America with his god damn 28 bench press reps. Now he'll be regarded as 'the strongest TE in the draft class'. That for sure puts him higher on BB's list. I hate this guy. Amaro, I really do hate you. You look good in shorts and when you're wide open. You're like the Jamarcus Russell of Tight Ends. My God, do I hate you. You're face makes me want to re-punt Baxter from Anchorman. You're touchdown celebrations make me want to watch the Ring video and wait 7 days. Fuck you and stop trying to be a Patriot.

Manziel May Just Be The Hardest Prospect To Scout

I love Johnny Manziel and everything he stands for. He's the ideal COLLEGE athlete. He brings it on the field as best as he can, and does what he wants outside of the sidelines. He's pretty much a real-life Alex Moran from BMS. The real question is: Does Johnny have what it takes?

Mentally, he's ready. He's overcome the height and is a proven quarterback in the hardest conference in football. He has that 'wow' factor that every team looks for. He also doesn't give a fuck about anything the media has to say about him. He took off from primetime partying in NYC to train for the combine and respect that. He has his priorities straight.

I don't think he's going to be the quarterback everyone has hyped him up to be. He's good, he's fun to watch, but he's not a starting quarterback in the NFL. It's not the height, it's whenever I watch his tape from the LSU game. He was horrible. Second to last game of the season and still in BCS Bowl contention and he crumbled. He went 16-41 (39%), 224 yards, and 1TD with 2INT. Absolutely atrocious. If you're a modern-day running quarterback with question marks, these are the games you need to excel in. But then you watch the tape from the Alabama game. A&M lost 49-42, but it wasn't much of Johnny's fault. Posting 42 points in a loss is preposterous and the defense hindered Manziel all year. He threw for 464 yards on 28-38 (71%), with 5TDs and 2INT. Against the Alabama Crimson Tide! Remarkable.

He worked on his long ball accuracy in the offseason year and showed. The Aggies may have had a worse season as a team from last year, but Johnny still showed he can play. I don't know what to think about JMoney Manziel to be honest. And as much of me that wants to believe that he will great at the next level, also believes he can't. You've got me all mixed up, Johnny.

Mock Draft 1.0

Here it is: My official first Mock Draft:

1. Houston Texans - Jadeveon Clowney, DE

• No surprise here. I don't like the pick to be completely honest, but it is what it's going to be. Clowney and Watt would be unstoppable...IF CLOWNEY WORKS. My biggest issue with the guy is that he's lazy. He wasn't the same player he was last year. I hope Houston can set this kid straight. Because if they can...watch out for the best defense in the AFC.

2. St. Louis Rams (via Washington) - Greg Robinson, OT

• As much as I want to say Sammy Watkins, there's just no way they can do that without an O-Line. Jake Long is a stud when he's healthy, but there's no certainty on his recovery. Greg Robinson is simply a freak of nature. Rams won't risk this pick by taking Watkins. Remember, they also hold the 13th pick as well. 

3. Jacksonville Jaguars - Teddy Bridgewater, QB

• Everyone wants J-Money Manziel, but I think the Jags are smartly dumb enough to take Bridgewater here. Manziel is a question mark as of now and Bridgewater isn't. Sure, Johnny will make the big plays, but Bridgewater is consistent less of a runner. I like the traditional-style quarterback who can scramble a bit (See: Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Luck). If Blackmon can stay on the field this season and Cecil and Ace show up again, there's no reason Teddy can't produce. And 'produce' in Jacksonville means 5-11 #improvement.

4. Cleveland Browns - Sammy Watkins, WR

• I want Manziel to go to Cleveland more than anything. Unfortunately, it only makes sense to take Watkins here. Besides being a Clemson fan, there's no doubt this kid can ball. He's got it all and he's all about the game. Love his determination to be the best and do his best every snap. Don't see that much anymore (See: First 2014 Pick, Jadeveon Clowney). Josh and Sammy would be unreal. I see Josh McCown coming to Cleveland this season to bridge them into next year's draft which is just loaded with quarterbacks. 

5. Oakland Raiders - Johnny Manziel, QB

• Poor Johnny. Kid lives the life at A&M and then has to go to Oakland. At least in Cleveland he'd have someone to throw the ball too. His career ends here. Real quick. Sorry JMoney, you're still the king of college.

6. Atlanta Falcons - Jake Matthews, OT

• Hate this guy. Something about his face really pisses me off. Can't doubt his skills though. 2 Texas A&M players back to back? Just go with it. Atlanta had a real unexpected season this year, and they'll need to rebuild from the inside out. Good pick here. Matthews is quick for a big guy and brings size to the line.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Khalil Mack, OLB

• If they don't address this in Free Agency, I see Mack going right into Lovie's hands. That defense would be fucking absurd. Good luck scheming for Tampa. Yet, you'd still only have to put up 10 points to win by double digits. They should look for offense later in this draft.'

8. Minnesota Vikings - Blake Bortles, QB

• Third QB taken in this round and it's only the top-8 picks. Wow. Gotta love the NFL. Bortles has the ability to be a franchise quaterback, just not while wearing Purple. He's a guy that needs to sit behind a starter for a few years to learn the ropes. Either way, he's the eighth pick in this draft.

9. Buffalo Bills - Anthony Barr, OLB

• I don't find this guy to be very special. He's good, but he's no top 10 pick in my eyes. With that being said, he's going to Buffalo because I fucking hate the Bills.

10. Detroit Lions - Marqise Lee, WR

• The Detriot Lions will stun the NFL by taking Lee here. I love it. Lee would compliment Calvin much better than any other receiver in this draft. Many think they should go defense in the draft, but Stafford needs some assistance. I mean, you can't always count on Megatron to catch a 40yd prayer over 3 defenders everytime...can you?

11. Tennessee Titans - Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S

• This pick is definitely subject to change. Tennessee has been lacking a playmaker in that secondary to compliment Jason McCourty. I think Dix can be that guy. Good run-stopper with ball instincts. Solid pick for the Titans.

12. New York Giants - C.J. Mosley, ILB

• The trade for Beason really helped the GMen in the latter portion of the year. He's old though. The linebacking core in New York has been below average for years now. This is the pick that will change that. Mosley is a stud, plain and simple. He lacks size, but his ball pursuit makes up for it. Giants need linebackers the most, right next to offensive linemen. But with the top prospects taken already, Mosley just seems right.

13. St. Louis Rams - Mike Evans, WR

• I know, it seems a bit early for this guy to be drafted. But this is St. Louis' second pick in the draft already. They need a receiver real bad. Evans is big and makes his presence known. Tavon Austin could use a guy to stretch the field so that he could shoot across the middle. Just seems right. 

14. Chicago Bears - Timmy Jernigan, DT

• Everyone and their mother knows that Chicago is taking a DT here. The real question is, which one? Jernigan is the best prospect on the books. With Melton leaving, Chicago is going to need another anchor on that defensive front. Jernigan is the guy.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers - Kelvin Benjamin, WR

• Don't say I hate the pick, but I don't love it either. I think this is too high for Benjamin. I can't see him cracking the first round if he doesn't go here. Steelers need a receiver, especially if they let Sanders walk this season. Antonio Brown is good, but he can't do it all himself.

16. Baltimore Ravens - Eric Ebron, TE

• About time this kid gets picked. He's the best player outside of quarterbacks in this draft. I followed Ebron for the last two years and warned everyone he was going to break out big time this year. Baltimore needs a pass catcher, but all the receivers have been taken. This gives them both a versatile blocker and a pass threat. Nothing is going to stop this guy from doing big things at the highest level. Think of Ebron as the new Tony Gonzalez.

17. Dallas Cowboys - Justin Gilbert, CB

• Most obvious pick for Dallas. Worst pass defense in the league last year, and almost ever. With little to virtually no cap room, expect their needs in the secondary to be assessed through the draft. Gilbert proved himself in the collegiate level, and if that transfers into the NFL, he'll be a name to remember.

18. New York Jets - Calvin Pryor, S

• Jets basically get fucked. Ebron was their pick. He's gone. Every receiver that they could have used is gone. Sucks to be part of Gang Green. Either way, they get the best safety in the draft with Pryor. The defense keeps getting better. Hopefully they look to build their offense through Free Agency because it won't be done during this draft.

19. Miami Dolphins - Taylor Lewan, OT

• With Martin and Incognito very likely never playing in the Miami again, you'd have to think, if not know, that the 'phins take an offensive tackle here. Lewan is a freak at 6'8". Not sure how to block a man that size. Good luck trying to throw over this guy, Tannehill.

20. Arizona Cardinals - Zack Martin, OT

• They need help on that line. Martin is tough and durable. He started all 52 games for Notre Dame. He has light feet to get to the edge blocks, and stands his own inside. Like the pick. Protect Carson and get Larry the ball. 

21. Green Bay Packers - Darqueze Dennard, CB

• Defense should be the only thing on the CheeseHeads minds in this draft. Rodgers & Co. are going to be alright. But making them score 31 a game because the defense is horrid is just unrealistic. Dennard is an absolute beast. Great pick for Green Bay.

22. Philadelphia Eagles - Louis Nix III, DT

• Philly needs to revamp this defense. I'd like them to draft secondary here, but with the top players off the board, there's no reason to reach. Nix is a load. Reminds me of a B.J. Raji or Vince Wilfork. Granted, Vince is the best we've seen in a while, Nix has that same size. A rock in the line for Philly.

23. Kansas City Chiefs - Jace Amaro, TE

• Another guy that I just fucking hate. He's an overhyped player who catches his balls wide and runs 10 yards for a touchdown. He's big, has speed, can catch. Not the best blocker, but he'd do well in this system. Plus, I think Alex Smith needs some help outside of Fasano.

24. Cincinnati Bengals - Ra'Shede Hageman, DT

• One of my personal favorite players in this draft. He's got it all. I think he's the most complete DT in the draft. Cincy's defense is going to be scarier than ever with this addition. Beware of the Bengals.

25. San Diego Chargers - Bradley Roby, CB

• Chargers struggled against the pass this year. Their offense is good enough to run with the big boys, but without a secondary, they're just the poor man's Broncos. Roby is a playmaker, but sometimes allows big gains. He has some trouble locating the football but his coverage is fine. Eric Weddle will appreciate this pick.

26. Cleveland Browns (via Indianapolis) - Carlos Hyde, RB

• First RB taken in this draft. Another personal favorite of mine. I'd pull a Ditka for this kid and trade my whole draft for him (not really, but really). He's big and elusive. Definitely a challenge to tackle. Reminds me of Le'Veon Bell. Combination of size and speed. Browns actually get a helluva lot better with this kid. Love it. 

27. New Orleans Saints - Kony Ealy, OLB

• Rob Ryan is going to make Ealy a fucking stag. Ealy is a versatile 6'5" linebacker who also strives when putting his knuckles in the ground. Saints defense is actually respectable now and this pick makes it even better.

28. Carolina Panthers - Paul Richardson, WR

• Basically DeSean Jackson. He's lightening fast. All speed. His routes are average and his hands are average. But the only way you're stopping this guy is if you can catch him. Steve Smith needs help and Richardson can bring it.

29. New England Patriots - Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE

• Yeah, fuck Jace Amaro. I basically gave him to the Chiefs because I fucking hate him. I know the Pats would take him over Austin, and its probably because Amaro's white. ASJ is 6'7" and reminds me exactly of Gronk. Goes up to get it, carries defenders after the catch and makes those "wtf just happened' plays. TB12 needs another big target (one that can stay healthy) and ASJ would be a great replacement for Gronk when Gronk goes down for 3 games at a fucking time.

30. San Francisco 49ers - Odell Beckham, WR

• 49ers don't need much. Beckham is basically a DeSean Jackson. Speed kills and Odell has nothing but speed. Beckham has average hands and his routes aren't perfect, but that doesn't mean you can catch him. He's a sick fucking returner too (averaged over 19yd per return). Nice pick late in the first.

31. Denver Broncos - Lamarcus Joyner, CB

• Greatest offense ever assembled was hindered by the load of shit called a "defense". Obviously Denver goes defense here. Champ Bailey is just ashes at this point. He'll retire anyway. Plus, Joyner should contribute.

32. Seattle Seahawks - Brandin Cooks, WR

• Only reason this team is relevant is thanks to a defense and running game. Passing game was irrelevant. Cooks is a productive animal on the field. He'd fit well in this system. Tate could finally be the No.2 receiver that he is. Rich get richer here.

Weeden Wants Out Of Cleveland

Classic Brandon Weeden Struggle Face

Brandon Weeden told NFL Insider and Analyst Mike Silver, that he doesn't want to be a Brown in 2014. I can't say I really blame the guy. Every person with authority in the building that drafted him is out. No hope behind Weeden, and really no anything. There's no running back, there's a entirely new coaching staff, and to top it off, he's just horrible. He can't throw for dick. Which brings me to my next point. Brandon Weeden has no power or say in where he can go. He's so terrible that if he leaves Cleveland he'd be lucky if a taxi would even pick him up. Although, I respect the statement, he's not the right player to be stating it. Josh Gordon, Jordan Cameron, or anyone on that defense has a right to say that. Sorry Brandon, you're just not good enough material to be dealt.

Potential Patriots Moves

Look, I know better than anyone when it comes to New England and Free Agency. They never seem to sign the big name player (forget Randy Moss). This year is different though. Tom is aging, his receiving core is depleting, the once sufficient run game is suddenly average at best (Again, forget the last 2 games of the season).


The Pats are missing, and have been missing the one piece that could make them top dog in the AFC again. A DEEP THREAT. My god. BB drafts Aaron Dobson, who undoubtedly was the most raw wide out in the 2013 draft. I loved the pick and still do. But he's not ready to be throw into a system like this and play with the big boys just yet. Randy was the last guy that Tom could trust down the field. There's a few guys in this Free Agency that could potentially gain TB12's trust back.

     1. My frontrunner is Hakeem 'The Dream' Nicks. Hakeem isn't your ordinary receiver. He plays BIG. He makes the catches and opens up offenses. I know, this year he didn't catch a single touchdown. Trust me, it's worrying me too. But, the New York Football Giants were a fucking disgrace this year. That team had more than enough going for them in their subpar stupid fucking division and they shit it away. They had playoff hopes when they were 0-6...enough said. Back to Hakeem, though. Past years, the guy torches teams. He ripped the Pats apart in SB46, (I'll admit it) and it wasn't any fluke. He's a 6'0" BEAST. He plays like he's 6'4" and you can't help but imagine what he'd be like with the GOAT.

     2. Eric Decker. Good chance that this 6'4" white dude stays in Denver. Fuck that. He's being slowed down in ol' PotTown. Decker would be a complete stud with Tom. Plus it'd be the best "Fuck You" from New England to Wes Welker (who lost another Super Bowl...that bitch). New England loves the white fellows too. Wouldn't be surprised about this move one bit. And I'd like it a lot. He'd probably sign for less than Hakeem which would open up the resigning of Julian. Imagine Decker, Amendola, and Julian? It'd seem fucking good to me.
My next wide receiver candidate is

Now we all know the next thing I'm going to say here. The Pats need to keep Talib and add a player to the secondary. I want a safety opposite of McCourty. Or a true No. 2 corner to aid Talib and Dennard. Arrington is average, but no reason not to add real depth here.

     1. If you read my last post you'd know how much I want T.J. Ward. Read that shit.

     2. Next candidate? Charles 'Peanut' Tillman. This would be such a BB move. Adding a proven vet on his decline and adding him to the roster where he magically resurges his career. I see that in Tillman. Short contract, little to guaranteed money. I like it a lot. And there's no reason to not pull the trigger here. He's proven as a No.1 corner but he'd take on the No.2 in New England...and there's no doubt in my mind that he'd strive there.

The last position that I think the Pats should find an addition in is defensive line. I know that with Wilfork coming back that all should be good. Real thoughts? It won't be. He's only getting older. He's still one of the best in the league, but I'm not sure how much longer he'll be able to hold his own for every down. And Nink is phenomenal from where he started...but he's not a 3-down edge rusher. Chandler is will be a rock on his side for a long time, but that doesn't mean we should just let the other side crumble.

    1. I'd love to see Chicago Bears DT Henry Melton come into New England. His salary is low now, but he'd obviously be looking to increase his value. He's 27, and a force inside. Productive and young. Something this defense lacks the combination of (outside of C. Jones). Would be a big pickup and could take some plays from Big Boy, Vince Wilfork. For sure would keep him available and ready to wreak havoc on Peyton and Co. in the playoffs.

    2. My favorite Free Agent right now is Michael Bennett. Coming off a Super Bowl victory against the 'greatest offense ever assembled' and the best season of his career, it's going to be hard to take him from Seattle.

       With that being said, Bennett was quoted by saying, "I definitely want to get a chance to come back but it’s a business so I definitely have to do what’s best for my family. But if they want me, I’ll be there".

This is bittersweet for teams looking at Bennett. He's going to want to stay in Seattle before any money is put on the table. However, if a team outbids the 'Hawks, you can pretty much guarantee he's out of Neon Green and Blue. Pats won't spend much, but wouldn't it be nice if they tried?