2012 Draft

[JMarkJohns]

So, am I crazy to think that the Cardinals actually had a good draft? I am still upset they passed on deCastro for Floyd, but with the linemen they got when they got 'em, seems like they got a few immediate rotation players who are evenn better prospects longterm.

I'd give a solid B.

[BibbysTowelDude]

I would have rather have had Reiff at 14 but whatever..

[the goat]

I'd say B- to B. Nothing really wows me, but it seems solid.

[Irish27]

Originally Posted by TheOriginalAZ

Christian Polk undrafted?

His injury prior to this past season and his combine numbers were not impressive.

[BibbysTowelDude]

Polk signed on with Philadelpia, and Gerrell Robinson meets up with his girlfriend Brock up in Denver.

[SGIT]

Read a Facebook post that said David Douglas will be signing as an UDFA with the New York Giants. Robert Golden to the Steelers and Paul Vassallo to the Cardinals.

Confirmed by Ryan Finley/AZStarnet.com

[azatm]

As a semi-Broncos fan, I'm dumbfounded by their Osweiler pick. Granted, the other picks (and the McDaniels years) make me wonder if Pat Bowlen intends to hire someone with a brain to run the draft, but Osweiler is a particularly bad fit for the following reasons.

1) Manning is 36, with a history of serious surgeries. The Bronco don't have 3-4 years to develop a QB, they need someone capable of backing up Manning now.
2) Manning is "selfish" about practice reps---he takes all of them. I'm not aware of any successful NFL QBs who understudied Manning--if a QB needs development reps, tough luck.

Osweiler is a terrible fit. The only QB that would fit in this situation is one who was already NFL-ready due to the pressure he faced in college, had a big arm and was a gamer who didn't need (or want?) a lot of practice reps because he learned by studying the game.

Rare qualities, but there was a guy available with them. Elway's best strategy (regardless of draft) is to pray Manning doesn't get hurt, but why waste a high draft pick on such a bad fit. Maybe this is the answer:

“Jack (Elway) is one of my best friends,” said Osweiler about John Elway’s son. “We lived one floor away from each other back in the dorms at Arizona State. Jack and myself have become great friends over the past three years, like I said I feel this is a perfect fit, and I can’t wait to get to Denver.”

BO's body of work is unimpressive, and now he's going to learn that it's a really bad idea to disclose things publicly that could embarrass your boss.

[Pop McKale]

Originally Posted by azatm

As a semi-Broncos fan, I'm dumbfounded by their Osweiler pick. Granted, the other picks (and the McDaniels years) make me wonder if Pat Bowlen intends to hire someone with a brain to run the draft, but Osweiler is a particularly bad fit for the following reasons.

1) Manning is 36, with a history of serious surgeries. The Bronco don't have 3-4 years to develop a QB, they need someone capable of backing up Manning now.
2) Manning is "selfish" about practice reps---he takes all of them. I'm not aware of any successful NFL QBs who understudied Manning--if a QB needs development reps, tough luck.

Osweiler is a terrible fit. The only QB that would fit in this situation is one who was already NFL-ready due to the pressure he faced in college, had a big arm and was a gamer who didn't need (or want?) a lot of practice reps because he learned by studying the game.

Rare qualities, but there was a guy available with them. Elway's best strategy (regardless of draft) is to pray Manning doesn't get hurt, but why waste a high draft pick on such a bad fit. Maybe this is the answer:

“Jack (Elway) is one of my best friends,” said Osweiler about John Elway’s son. “We lived one floor away from each other back in the dorms at Arizona State. Jack and myself have become great friends over the past three years, like I said I feel this is a perfect fit, and I can’t wait to get to Denver.”

BO's body of work is unimpressive, and now he's going to learn that it's a really bad idea to disclose things publicly that could embarrass your boss.

I didn't get their entire draft. Could've had Doug Martin who I REALLY like but traded down. Went for Wolfe in an area of big need, but there were a half dozen better players they could have taken early in the 2nd. Hoped they'd go for LaMichael James and then they took Osweiler. Jeezus H. Somewhat addressed RB with Hillman, but the rest? A big bowl of meh.

Did NOT back up the big Manning splash at all.

[BibbysTowelDude]

lol I wonder what "really" thinks of their draft.

[AzCatsFan23]

What a ****ing draft by my Panthers.

[TucsonClip]

I think the Cards had a pretty good draft. Definitely a top 10 draft at least. Id give them a solid B maybe B+

[ASUHATER!]

only 28 pac 12 players drafted this year, good for 4th among major conferences and actually only 5th by players per team drafted. kinda concerning. ucla was the only school to have no one drafted. intriguing since the 2008 ucla recruiting class was ranked #13 in the country (true seniors and rs juniors this draft) and the 2009 class was #14 (rs sophomores and juniors).

[azcat34]

Originally Posted by ASUHATER!

only 28 pac 12 players drafted this year, good for 4th among major conferences and actually only 5th by players per team drafted. kinda concerning. ucla was the only school to have no one drafted. intriguing since the 2008 ucla recruiting class was ranked #13 in the country (true seniors and rs juniors this draft) and the 2009 class was #14 (rs sophomores and juniors).

New TV deal will improve recruiting for all of the Pac-12 schools.

[the real dill]

2013 ESPN Mock:



Indianapolis Colts
2011 record: 2-14

Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah






St. Louis Rams
2011 record: 2-14

Ricky Wagner, OT, Wisconsin






Minnesota Vikings
2011 record: 3-13

Jackson Jeffcoat*, DE, Texas






Cleveland Browns
2011 record: 4-12

Robert Woods*, WR, USC






Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 5-11

D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama







Oakland Raiders2011 record: 8-8

Matt Barkley, QB, USC




St. Louis Rams (from WAS)2011 record: 2-14

Keenan Allen*, WR, California




Miami Dolphins2011 record: 6-10

Jarvis Jones*, OLB, Georgia




New York Jets2011 record: 8-8

Barkevious Mingo*, DE, LSU




Arizona Cardinals2011 record: 6-10

Sam Montgomery*, DE, LSU




Carolina Panthers2011 record: 6-10

David Amerson, CB, N.C. State




Seattle Seahawks2011 record: 7-9

Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor




Tampa Bay Buccaneers2011 record: 4-12

Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State





Tennessee Titans2011 record: 9-7

William Gholston*, DE, Michigan State




Chicago Bears2011 record: 8-8

Johnny Adams, CB, Michigan State





San Diego Chargers2011 record: 8-8

Jonathan Cooper, G, North Carolina




Buffalo Bills2011 record: 6-10

Logan Thomas, QB, Virginia Tech




Denver Broncos2011 record: 8-8

Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame




Kansas City Chiefs2011 record: 7-9

Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma




Houston Texans2011 record: 10-6

T.J. McDonald, S, USC




Atlanta Falcons2011 record: 10-6

Kawann Short, DT, Purdue




Dallas Cowboys2011 record: 8-8

Eric Reid*, S, LSU




Detroit Lions2011 record: 10-6

Marcus Lattimore*, RB, South Carolina




New Orleans Saints2011 record: 13-3

Michael Buchanan, DE, Illinois




Cincinnati Bengals2011 record: 9-7

Alex Okafor, DE, Texas




Baltimore Ravens2011 record: 12-4

Kevin Reddick, ILB, North Carolina




Philadelphia Eagles2011 record: 8-8

Oday Aboushi, OT, Virginia




San Francisco 49ers2011 record: 13-3

Johnathan Hankins*, DT, Ohio State




Green Bay Packers2011 record: 15-1

Luke Joeckel*, OT, Texas A&M




Pittsburgh Steelers2011 record: 12-4

Tyler Eifert*, TE, Notre Dame




New York Giants2011 record: 9-7

Shayne Skov, LB, Stanford




New England Patriots2011 record: 13-3

Marquess Wilson*, WR, Washington State