Official Draft Chat Thread **Read the 1st Post**

helimachoptor

So gents we are 2 days away from drafting.
Any bold predictions to make?



Only when you have made your pick post in this thread!
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057031059

PADRAIC.M

helimachoptor wrote: »

So gents we are 2 days away from drafting.
Any bold predictions to make?

Oh Sh!t!!! Getting excited now!!!

helimachoptor

I may go with the Titans but i'd also like an elite QB so if one is there (flacco is not elite!) then i may take a punt

Paully D

helimachoptor wrote: »

I may go with the Titans but i'd also like an elite QB so if one is there (flacco is not elite!) then i may take a punt

He is on this game mate!

Rock Lesnar

If the Colts are still there when i get to pick i might take them just because im used to playing with them, after that im not sure, Eagles i love but their defence is muck, and the Texans i like to.

PerrinV2

Rock Lesnar wrote: »

If the Colts are still there when i get to pick i might take them just because im used to playing with them, after that im not sure, Eagles i love but their defence is muck, and the Texans i like to.

Played a game with the Eagles the other day.....that defence is muck!

madalig12

Played my first offline franchise game Washington vs eagles got stomped 30-0:D I'm in CPU hell, started up my ol interceptions craic, I would have tried letting plays develop but the o-line is terrible. Sideline catches then step out of bounds I've noticed don't always stop the clock and replays at bad times cause havoc when trying to call time-outs. :mad:

On the plus side I played a friendly with greenbay vs titans played well but lost but Rodgers injured cj2k.

Mikeyt086

I didn't like Washington at all when I used them. Unfortunately the teams I have used and really liked are going to be gone by 18, Broncos and Patriots.

PADRAIC.M

helimachoptor wrote: »

I may go with the Titans but i'd also like an elite QB so if one is there (flacco is not elite!) then i may take a punt

Flacco is so elite even he doesn't know it!

PADRAIC.M

PerrinV2 wrote: »

Played a game with the Eagles the other day.....that defence is muck!

True to life so!

PADRAIC.M

Like Seahawks, ravens, packers, also falcons are surprisingly good to play with, Ryan is a decent QB

helimachoptor

Falcons are a sleeper team, I think the ravens will be good but wont make it past mike and if they do, someone will pick them pretty sharpish

Rock Lesnar

PADRAIC.M wrote: »

True to life so!

Jesus i hope their not as bad as the game has them or Chip and the boys are in for a very rough 1st season

Carroller

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adrian522

I've already reserved them, you're going to have to pick someone else.

helimachoptor

I can see Kaep getting absolutely smashed on his first scramble :P

Also just as an FYI the Patriot Killer welcomes the 9'ers to LP field in week 8 i think... dont be scrambling!

Carroller

helimachoptor wrote: »

I can see Kaep getting absolutely smashed on his first scramble :P

Also just as an FYI the Patriot Killer welcomes the 9'ers to LP field in week 8 i think... dont be scrambling!

You'll have to catch him first

Carroller

adrian522 wrote: »

I've already reserved them, you're going to have to pick someone else.

1st pick begs to differ

guns4all

Thinking that one or two big teams will fall further than people expect to go with a few WTF picks as well!

PADRAIC.M

Well, well, well, tried out the Vikings there in a friendly against the texans, my oh my- Peterson is practically unstoppable 16 carries for 324 yards! So much fun!

Paully D

I have tried out a few teams but still no one has really clicked for me yet. Dolphins or Chiefs have probably come closest out of the teams that should fall to around my position in the draft.

theoneadlum

The Jaguars have a lot of potential. A definite rebuilding project but could be very good in year 2 with some clever free agency work, sensible drafting and intelligent xp expenditure.

At least that's what I'll tell myself.

PerrinV2

theoneadlum wrote: »

The Jaguars have a lot of potential. A definite rebuilding project but could be very good in year 2 with some clever free agency work, sensible drafting and intelligent xp expenditure.

At least that's what I'll tell myself.

Be an interesting choice at 17,a bit too high for me

theoneadlum

PerrinV2 wrote: »

Be an interesting choice at 17,a bit too high for me

I welcome controversy.

That said, I won't jump into bed with Shaka Khan until I see what my options are.

To be honest I think the depth of teams is really strong this year. There are a few teams that night have been considered weak last year but could be fun to use this time around. The read option is going to be huge. Instant offence. I can see one or two players stockpiling mobile QBs. With injuries as they are they may need to!

helimachoptor

Not long.. If people would be so kind as to let the Packers fall to me i'd be eternally grateful

mikemac1

I need a power running team that loves the occasional long bomb
I don't run outside and I don't throw medium passes.

On D it's blitz, blitz, blitz and man press coverage outside

But that's the Browns! Is there anyone else?

helimachoptor

mikemac1 wrote: »

I need a power running team that loves the occasional long bomb
I don't run outside and I don't throw medium passes.

On D it's blitz, blitz, blitz and man press coverage outside

But that's the Browns! Is there anyone else?

mike picks the Ravens :pac:

PerrinV2

helimachoptor wrote: »

Not long.. If people would be so kind as to let the Packers fall to me i'd be eternally grateful

All a smokescreen,Heli's goin Titans

madalig12

Tried a couple of games with the Seahawks and they're not for me, Wilson keeps giving up the pigskin and broke his finger the last game. Got to try some different teams tomorrow evening before I have to draft.:cool:

helimachoptor

Played a game earlier with locker, he fumbled 3 times... In a row 2 on sacks and one on a read option

helimachoptor

Tomorrow is going to be interesting

madalig12

We have 12 hours right? I won't be able to decide till I get more game time.

Who am I kidding, it won't matter really. I know ill struggle anyway.

helimachoptor

Yes you'll have 12 hours. Please don't use them!

PADRAIC.M

madalig12 wrote: »

Tried a couple of games with the Seahawks and they're not for me, Wilson keeps giving up the pigskin and broke his finger the last game. Got to try some different teams tomorrow evening before I have to draft.:cool:

Try falcons/packers/Vikings all are fun!

Paully D

helimachoptor wrote: »

Tomorrow is going to be interesting

Yep, I think it's going to be a great draft and the forum will be nice and busy from here on in as we get divisional previews, schedule breakdowns, team plans, trade blocks etc on the go after the team picks roll in.

We all know Carroller is going with the 49ers, but Mike could kick off a day of shocks by taking the Browns at #2. They seem to really suit his style and I personally feel it's better to go for a weaker team that suits how you play as opposed to be a higher rated team who you may not enjoy playing with. After all, you're stuck with the team for almost a year. Ali will join Carroller in the NFC West by taking the Seahawks I think (best team remaining and an excellent option QB), and if Mike does indeed take the Browns then Padraig as a Ravens fan is all over them at #4. Pudsy might fancy an even better RGIII this year as he was strongly considering them last year.

There's not much point trying to predict anything after #5 as things start to get so distorted based on one pick, but I think Heli takes someone other than the Titans due to having them on PFL, Berty is a cert to take the Jets, Luke will obviously take the Falcons if they are there at 10 but that is unlikely. Other than that, I haven't got a clue.

EDIT - Just saw Ali's post where he says he isn't taking the Seahawks. There goes my theory then :pac:

I'm considering three or four teams myself, hopefully I'll get a bit of time to play two or three more games before it's my turn to pick, but after taking the Chargers over the Jets last year and regretting it I'll be disregarding ratings and taking the team I play best with. Or maybe a couple of teams will tumble down the board and leave me with a dilemma.

I think there could well be a number of teams who would be seen as strong that end up being CPU controlled which would make things tough given how strong the CPU is this year compared to previous editions. Gone are the days of nailed on wins versus the CPU it seems, which is a great thing.

madalig12

My predictions
1. Niners
2. Seahawks
3. ?
4. Ravens
5. Packers
6. Broncos
7. Falcons

Heli to pick the redskins
Berty to pick buffalo

Panthers to go inside the top 16.

PADRAIC.M

Realistically, I'll prob take the best of what is left at pick 4!

What time does the draft start at? Midnight tonight?

Rock Lesnar

as Bane said in The Dark Knight Rises.

''Let the Games begin''

PerrinV2

Heli to take the Titans....thats my only prediction :pac:

mikemac1

Has the draft started?

helimachoptor

This is our confirmed order.
Caroller, please pick from midday onwards and we can get this boat sailing!

Player Draft Pick
Caroller 1
mikemac1 2
madalig1 3
Padraic M 4
Pudsy33 5
guns4all 6
Rock Lesnar 7
giffney1991 8
Helimachoptor 9
LukeBray/gatsby 10
daftdave 11
Adrian522 12
empacher 13
PerrinV2 14
Raoul 15
Nelbert 16
TheOneAdlum 17
MikeyT086 18
Berty44 19
PaullyD 20
Paddy31 21
HowAreWe 22
steytyrrell 23
Gilberto 24

helimachoptor

right Carroler has started earlier than expected! mike you are up..

Carroller

Only seen the midday onwards part! But then again my pick wasn't exactly the best kept secret

helimachoptor

No worries, I have PM'd mike, however he will have until midnight

helimachoptor

Nice pick mike, never beleived you were going browns!

mikemac1

Flacco throws a beautiful long bomb and Torrey Smith, Jacoby Jones and Deonte Thompson can all fly

Bring your safeties up and you shall be punished

I shall miss my Browns all the same, deserve to be top 25 IMO. Certainly not the worst roster, they have talent

Madalig pm'ed

Rock Lesnar

Lads as it looks like it may get to my pick early, i just want ye to know i might not get to pick til after 6 when i get home, area im heading today does not have great coverage but if i get a hint of 3G there i'll make the pick.

helimachoptor

Rock Lesnar wrote: »

Lads as it looks like it may get to my pick early, i just want ye to know i might not get to pick til after 6 when i get home, area im heading today does not have great coverage but if i get a hint of 3G there i'll make the pick.

are you using m.boards.ie?
its much quicker to loads than the touch site

Rock Lesnar

helimachoptor wrote: »

are you using m.boards.ie?
its much quicker to loads than the touch site

using touch, i find it loads fairly quick, i think i should be able to post, im just letting ye know that if i dont, why i could'nt

PADRAIC.M

mikemac1 wrote: »

Flacco throws a beautiful long bomb and Torrey Smith, Jacoby Jones and Deonte Thompson can all fly

Bring your safeties up and you shall be punished

I shall miss my Browns all the same, deserve to be top 25 IMO. Certainly not the worst roster, they have talent

Madalig pm'ed

Great pick Mike, paully got my hopes up when he said you might stick with the browns..dumbervile and Suggs off the edges are fantastic...

helimachoptor

madalig wont be able to make his pick until later today