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godeep811 said:
This is a first. Pro Football Network shows Sanders going to Raiders...

5) Las Vegas Raiders: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado



This is where the overreaction begins. Transferring to Colorado, Sanders had to prove that he could maintain the same level of performance as he put together at Jackson State. He did that and then some. If he can consistently put together performances like we saw in Week 1 against TCU, his draft stock will skyrocket.


Sanders possesses an incredibly strong arm and decent athleticism. He has a good enough build to hold up in the NFL while having excellent accuracy, poise, and decision-making.
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Yes, please.
 
Interesting

Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa​

Not sure if this is a hot take or not, but here goes: DeJean is the best all-around defensive back in college football.

There are a lot of talented defensive backs all over the country, but DeJean sets himself apart with his ability to make plays in different ways and from various alignments all over the field. His versatile traits and production will translate well to the NFL game.

So far, DeJean is also the best tackling defensive back I have scouted in this draft cycle.

Against Iowa State, he finished with a team-best 10 tackles, including this crucial stop on third-and-9. The Cyclones ran a shallow crosser designed for a catch-and-run with blockers, but DeJean saw it right away and took a perfect angle with the range and closing speed to finish the tackle.

In coverage, DeJean lines up primarily as an outside cornerback, but he moves inside against the tight end on this play late in the game. He smothers the route, stays attached and skillfully knocks away the pass. DeJean’s controlled athleticism and alert play style are a joy to watch
 
I've only caught bits and pieces but even if they get rolled by a superior team, it's pretty obvious Deion has something going for him coaching wise. The ability to connect with players seems to be just as important as competency these days. Look at Fat Andy, who's like a lovable dork to his guys, or the actual dork in Miami, or even Rat Jr. that's on the younger side and probably understands what no cap means in today's vernacular. His son is a prime example (pun intended), talented but completely fucking annoying when he opens his mouth. Gotta have coaches that can work with that these days.
 
Jayl said:
Oregon is going to beat them by 20+ points.
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Big arm but not an NFL QB..

Joe Milton is not an NFL quarterback. Sure, he has a strong arm, a big frame, and some athletic ability, but he lacks the mental sharpness and accuracy to play at the next level. He struggled with false starts, clock management, and decision-making in a hostile environment in Florida.
 
BigTron said:
Baller

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With the way he explodes off the ball, Newton creates vertical push, and blockers have a tough time answering his fast and physical hands. On this play, the right guard has no counter for Newton’s attack and ends up on the ground while No. 4 slams into the quarterback, forcing an incomplete pass.

Newton finished the game with seven pressures and now leads all FBS defensive tackles on the young season with 14 pressures. He also had six tackles (one for loss), two batted passes and a blocked field goal against the Nittany Lions.

The other impressive part of this tape? Newton didn’t come off the field, yet his motor was revving deep into the fourth quarter. Through three games, he is averaging 64.7 defensive snaps per game, easily the highest among FBS defensive tackles. Not every NFL team is high on Newton because of his lack of ideal size (6-2, 295), but his disruptive and energetic play style against both run and pass will get him drafted in the first round.
 
godeep811 said:
With the way he explodes off the ball, Newton creates vertical push, and blockers have a tough time answering his fast and physical hands. On this play, the right guard has no counter for Newton’s attack and ends up on the ground while No. 4 slams into the quarterback, forcing an incomplete pass.

Newton finished the game with seven pressures and now leads all FBS defensive tackles on the young season with 14 pressures. He also had six tackles (one for loss), two batted passes and a blocked field goal against the Nittany Lions.

The other impressive part of this tape? Newton didn’t come off the field, yet his motor was revving deep into the fourth quarter. Through three games, he is averaging 64.7 defensive snaps per game, easily the highest among FBS defensive tackles. Not every NFL team is high on Newton because of his lack of ideal size (6-2, 295), but his disruptive and energetic play style against both run and pass will get him drafted in the first round.
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Isn't that the school we drafted Jihad Ward from? I'm feeling triggered.
 
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