NFL Draft 2015

by Guest Sat 11 Apr 2015 - 17:07

Roughly 3 weeks to go and lots to talk about.

I've seen Waynes projected as high as 10th and as low as the 22-23 range - where does he go?

What round does Langford land in? What other Spartans get drafted? Will Marcus Rush prove that no invite to the combine was a foolish decision?

Who do the beloved Lions jinx?

To start things off a good SI article on Lippett - WR or CB?

http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/04/10/tony-lippett-2015-nfl-draft-two-way-player

EAST LANSING, Mich.—Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio figures that Tony Lippett's ability to flip between wide receiver and cornerback starts with one key element.

"He's got pretty good ball skills, if I had to pick out one thing that stands out about him. It's being able to judge the ball in the deep part of the field, to play the ball and have the poise while the ball is in the air."

And ... wait. Scratch that. Those words are not Dantonio's.

by **Tim Wakefield** Sat 11 Apr 2015 - 17:12

What's worse, fantasy football talk or draft talk?

by Guest Fri 17 Apr 2015 - 9:32

In February, ESPN.com’s Todd McShay labeled him “underrated” and said he could “wind up being a steal” in the 2015 NFL draft. In March, NFL.com’s Charles Davis placed Langford on his all-underrated team. Last week, CBS’ Frank Cooney also listed Langford as “underrated” and advised teams to put him on special teams until he undoubtedly proves himself -- again.

Now, just this week, one more analyst joined the argument. Err, agreement.

From NFL.com writer Mike Huguenin:

Michigan State RB Jeremy Langford picking up steam as 'underrated' NFL prospect

by Guest Tue 21 Apr 2015 - 10:43

Dave Birkett ‏@davebirkett 6m6 minutes ago
Already told you about the Virginia S visiting #Lions today. Michigan State's Marcus Rush is in town, too http://on.freep.com/1Gd0gjx via @freep

by Guest Sun 26 Apr 2015 - 11:15

Kenosha, Wisconsin, is not a football-factory kind of town.

The home town of former high school teammates Melvin Gordon and Trae Waynes, Kenosha is a quiet, little waterfront town on Lake Michigan with plenty of space for growing families and nurturing the art community and academics of nearby Carthage College and University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

The Friday night lights are not nearly as bright as one might expect from Bradford High School when one considers they have two likely first-round picks in the same draft class. In fact, Gordon (who went on to play running back at Wisconsin) and Waynes (a cornerback from Michigan State) were the first big-time athletes churned out by that football program, and it's entirely possible they are also the last for some time.

These are special young men: best friends, kindred spirits, brothers on and off the field.

They are also two of the complete opposite people one could meet.

The 2015 NFL Draft's Odd Couple: Melvin Gordon and Trae Waynes

by Guest Mon 27 Apr 2015 - 9:24

Perhaps the best of the Waynes/Gordon stories.....

Draft night won't be their last moment together, but it will be the biggest yet. Erin Waynes will have her camera, clicking the shutter through tears.

"It's kind of crazy," Gordon said, "because now what we dreamed, it's a reality. It's all happening."

High school teammates Melvin Gordon, Trae Waynes focused on draft's first round

by Guest Mon 27 Apr 2015 - 17:39

Jeremy Langford, RB, Michigan State

My dad coached running backs, and I've always had a special appreciation for the position. Gordon and Gurley are clearly the top backs in this draft, but Langford is a guy I really like. I don't understand why we don't hear his name more. He ran a 4.4. He gained 100 or more yards in every Big Ten film I watched. He breaks tackles, he picks up blitzes and he looks like an NFL back for sure. He is tough, he can catch, he has home run speed and I love the way they train guys at Michigan State.

Gruden's favorite NFL draft prospects

by Guest Wed 29 Apr 2015 - 9:48

EAST LANSING – Tony Lippett is uncertain if he'll be drafted, where he'll go or even what position he might end up playing in the NFL.

He can tell you exactly what's going to happen on his former team, though.

"The guy who's going to take my spot as the No. 1 guy is Aaron Burbridge," Lippett said of Michigan State's search for a new go-to receiver. "There's no doubt about it. Before he had the little foot thing in the spring, he was out there just balling, making it look easy. Last year he started to figure it all out, and I did my best to take him under my wing. He's gonna have a great senior year."

MSU's Lippett ready to help in NFL on offense or defense

by Guest Wed 29 Apr 2015 - 9:49

We're now just a day away from the NFL draft so, as part of a conference-wide series, we decided to look at the Big Ten's biggest sleeper and biggest risk:

Big Ten draft projections: Potential sleeper, risk

by Guest Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 9:58

Seth Markman ‏@tunasweasel 1h1 hour ago
Still the most amazing NFL Draft stat of all time. @MelKiperESPN has never taken a bathroom break during a draft broadcast. Never

by **Vlad** Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 10:11

Hoping to see the Steelers trade up to take Waynes. Not likely, but I can still hope, right??

by **Ass Dan** Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 10:47

http://deadspin.com/something-weird-is-going-on-with-randy-gregory-1701010088?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Anyone see this yet? Most interesting aspect of the draft

by Guest Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 11:10

Ass Dan wrote:http://deadspin.com/something-weird-is-going-on-with-randy-gregory-1701010088?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Anyone see this yet? Most interesting aspect of the draft

Either that or whether Collins goes from possible Top 10 to undrafted as a murder suspect.

by **Heat Miser** Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 13:24

Draft chat tonight?

by Guest Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:30

Waynes to the Vikings at #11

Lions trade with Denver.

by LoneWolfSparty Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:32

I'll crack up if the Lions take Funchess!

by Guest Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:34

Dave Birkett ‏@davebirkett 1m1 minute ago

Lions send their 1st round pick (No. 23) to Denver, get Denver's 1st (No. 28) & 5th round pick (No. 143) and OL Manny Ramirez & a 5 in 2016

by Guest Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:35

I think they'll end up picking Jake Fisher from Traverse City via Oregon.

by **Ass Dan** Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:36

Manny Ramirez was drafted by the lions a few years ago iirc

by Guest Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:36

Josh Katzenstein ‏@jkatzenstein 1m1 minute ago

Heck of a haul, especially since Ramirez can start at guard or center.

by Guest Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:37

Ass Dan wrote:Manny Ramirez was drafted by the lions a few years ago iirc

Yep, 4th rounder back then.

by LoneWolfSparty Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:37

Can Ramirez still hit a fastball?

by **CORNER BLITZ** Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:37

How happy is Ray to go to Colorado...

by Guest Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:40

CORNER BLITZ wrote:How happy is Ray to go to Colorado...

lol.....well at least he can only get suspended, not arrested.

by Guest Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:40

Dave Birkett ‏@davebirkett 3m3 minutes ago

I'd guess Lions are looking at DL or CB now at 28. Starting OL would be Reiff-Ramirez-Swanson-Warford-Waddle/Lucas

by **Ass Dan** Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:46

I am really hoping we go rb and pick up tevin Coleman. Guy is unreal.

by LoneWolfSparty Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:49

I'm hoping the Cowboys take Langford!

by Guest Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:52

Dave Birkett ‏@davebirkett 14s14 seconds ago

The #Lions have drafted OG Laken Tomlinson, per @jeffhowe

by Guest Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 22:55

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737467/laken-tomlinson

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2015/04/guregian_laken_tomlinson_would_be_smart_pick_for

by **Nordic** Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 23:09

LooseGoose wrote:Dave Birkett ‏@davebirkett 14s14 seconds ago

The #Lions have drafted OG Laken Tomlinson, per @jeffhowe

Jeff can see into the future!

by **Snake Plissken** Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 23:09

LooseGoose wrote:Dave Birkett ‏@davebirkett 14s14 seconds ago

The #Lions have drafted OG Laken Tomlinson, per @jeffhowe

The Lions took a guy from fucking Duke? Really?

by **Heat Miser** Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 23:19

Thought for sure they were gonna take Gregory.

by **The Pantry** Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 23:20

Pre-med. Nice interview.

by **Ass Dan** Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 23:22

He won me over. I really like the pick.

by **The Pantry** Thu 30 Apr 2015 - 23:28

Ass Dan wrote:He won me over. I really like the pick.

The trade was pretty sweet too

by **Floyd Robertson** Fri 1 May 2015 - 7:17

Anybody know when the last time was that two players from the same HS were taken in the 1st round of the same NFL draft? Has to be somewhat rare.

by **Heat Miser** Fri 1 May 2015 - 19:25

The Randy Gregory freefall continues.

by **Heat Miser** Fri 1 May 2015 - 20:00

Carolina trades up to get Funyuns. NFL Draft 2015 1494614055

by **Heat Miser** Fri 1 May 2015 - 20:20

Ass Dan wrote:http://deadspin.com/something-weird-is-going-on-with-randy-gregory-1701010088?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Anyone see this yet? Most interesting aspect of the draft

If Gregory didn't have issues with depression before, he probably will now.

by **CORNER BLITZ** Fri 1 May 2015 - 20:35

They just talked about Gregory on NFL network

Said he was 90 minutes late to his Saints interview and just didn't even show for at least one other

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