2013 NFL draft running thread

[Steak Snabler]

It's that time of year. South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore trying to be the next Willis McGahee, it seems:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/8732298/marcus-lattimore-south-carolina-gamecocks-enter-nfl-draft-source

 

[Liut]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore the first one in

I wish him nothing but the best, but wonder this: How long will it be before he can pass an NFL physical?

 

[Gator]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore the first one in

I saw this and figured he just wants to get paid. He said he feels NFL trainers will get him back on track better than college trainers, but I'm not buying it. College football does nothing for your wallet.

Where does he go? Third round?

 

[Liut]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore the first one in

I saw this and figured he just wants to get paid. He said he feels NFL trainers will get him back on track better than college trainers, but I'm not buying it. College football does nothing for your wallet.

Where does he go? Third round?

Certainly can't blame him. I won't even hazzard a guess on his draft ranking. Too much unknown.

 

[Steak Snabler]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore the first one in

I know one thing ... I hire Drew Rosenhaus as my agent if I'm him.

 

[Chef2]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore the first one in

I know one thing ... I hire Drew Rosenhaus as my agent if I'm him.

He might be the slimiest son of a ***** on the planet, but if I needed a cut throat agent, Rosenhaus would certainly get the call.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore the first one in

I know one thing ... I hire Drew Rosenhaus as my agent if I'm him.

Thought the exact same thing.

I think he goes late second round to a team that can afford to take a bit of a risk (Niners, Packers, Pats, Giants...)

 

[Mizzougrad96]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore the first one in

Others have declared, among them Honey Badger, Keenan Allen and a few more...

 

[Steak Snabler]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore the first one in

I know one thing ... I hire Drew Rosenhaus as my agent if I'm him.

He might be the slimiest son of a ***** on the planet, but if I needed a cut throat agent, Rosenhaus would certainly get the call.

That, too. But I meant more in terms of what he pulled with McGahee, who was in a very similar situation to Lattimore when he came out.

Rosenhaus guaranteed McGahee would be a first-round pick, even offering to forego his commission if he wasn't. Then during the draft, ESPN kept going to a live shot of Rosenhaus and McGahee sitting on the couch at home during the first round. Both were constantly on their cell phones, allegedly talking to no one more often than not. The Bills blinked and took McGahee with the 23rd pick, even though he was facing major knee surgery and was set to miss his rookie year while rehabbing.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore the first one in

It will be interesting to see if A&M lose any of their talented underclassmen. I've read things that said both tackles would be top 10 picks.

I'll say it again, a QB is not going to be the first pick this year.

 

[Steak Snabler]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore the first one in

Others have declared, among them Honey Badger, Keenan Allen and a few more...

Yeah, forgot about Mathieu, but he's really got no shot to be drafted. Didn't notice Keenan Allen but here's the link:

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cal-wr-keenan-allen-declare-233909016--ncaaf.html

EDIT: Thread title changed to reflect that Lattimore's not first.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore the first one in

I know one thing ... I hire Drew Rosenhaus as my agent if I'm him.

He might be the slimiest son of a ***** on the planet, but if I needed a cut throat agent, Rosenhaus would certainly get the call.

That, too. But I meant more in terms of what he pulled with McGahee, who was in a very similar situation to Lattimore when he came out.

Rosenhaus guaranteed McGahee would be a first-round pick, even offering to forego his commission if he wasn't. Then during the draft, ESPN kept going to a live shot of Rosenhaus and McGahee sitting on the couch at home during the first round. Both were constantly on their cell phones, allegedly talking to no one more often than not. The Bills blinked and took McGahee with the 23rd pick, even though he was facing major knee surgery and was set to miss his rookie year while rehabbing.

It certainly doesn't hurt that McGahee has had a very good career and other backs have come back strong after knee surgery...

 

[nmmetsfan]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore the first one in

I'm not sure I'd pick a quarterback in the first round this year.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore going pro

Somebody will draft the Honey Badger.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore going pro

I'm not sure I'd pick a quarterback in the first round this year.

Peter King had something a week or so ago where a scout said no QB this year deserved a first-round grade and that Barkley was the closest. I don't buy this Geno Smith stuff where some have him No. 1 overall.

If I'm the Chiefs, I go after Alex Smith and draft Lotulelei or someone else with the top pick.

 

[Steak Snabler]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore going pro

Here's an updated list I got off some message board:

RB Marcus Lattimore (South Carolina)
WR Keenan Allen (California)
WR Da'Rick Rogers (Tennessee Tech/Tennessee)
DT Sheldon Richardson (Missouri)
OLB Brandon Jenkins (Florida State)
CB Tyrann Mathieu (ex-LSU)

The list also had Notre Dame RB Cierre Wood, but I can't find a link for that. And anyway, I can't imagine he'd have told anyone outside his inner circle of his plans with the BCS title game still to be played.

 

[LongTimeListener]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore going pro

I'm not sure I'd pick a quarterback in the first round this year.

Peter King had something a week or so ago where a scout said no QB this year deserved a first-round grade and that Barkley was the closest. I don't buy this Geno Smith stuff where some have him No. 1 overall.

If I'm the Chiefs, I go after Alex Smith and draft Lotulelei or someone else with the top pick.

The early projections on Cam Newton were mid-first round. Then he and Gabbert went top-10. Last year someone went gaga over Ryan Tannehill at the combine.

They can all say that now, but a team that needs a quarterback is never going to pass up a chance to take a quarterback. I say Barkley goes top-10 and at least one other QB is a first-round pick.

 

[dreunc1542]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore going pro

I know one thing ... I hire Drew Rosenhaus as my agent if I'm him.

He might be the slimiest son of a ***** on the planet, but if I needed a cut throat agent, Rosenhaus would certainly get the call.

That, too. But I meant more in terms of what he pulled with McGahee, who was in a very similar situation to Lattimore when he came out.

Rosenhaus guaranteed McGahee would be a first-round pick, even offering to forego his commission if he wasn't. Then during the draft, ESPN kept going to a live shot of Rosenhaus and McGahee sitting on the couch at home during the first round. Both were constantly on their cell phones, allegedly talking to no one more often than not. The Bills blinked and took McGahee with the 23rd pick, even though he was facing major knee surgery and was set to miss his rookie year while rehabbing.

It certainly doesn't hurt that McGahee has had a very good career and other backs have come back strong after knee surgery...

Including Peterson coming back quickly and having one of the best seasons ever by a running back. Not that Lattimore is anywhere near as good as Peterson, but it's still a helpful case for him.

 

[Steak Snabler]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore going pro

Somebody will draft the Honey Badger.

Don't think so. He was a borderline draft prospect even before his dismissal and subsequent arrest. And with kickoffs on the verge of being phased out of the NFL, his special teams value is greatly diminished.

 

[Steak Snabler]

Re: 2013 NFL draft/early entry running thread: Marcus Lattimore going pro

I'm not sure I'd pick a quarterback in the first round this year.

Peter King had something a week or so ago where a scout said no QB this year deserved a first-round grade and that Barkley was the closest. I don't buy this Geno Smith stuff where some have him No. 1 overall.

If I'm the Chiefs, I go after Alex Smith and draft Lotulelei or someone else with the top pick.

The early projections on Cam Newton were mid-first round. Then he and Gabbert went top-10. Last year someone went gaga over Ryan Tannehill at the combine.

They can all say that now, but a team that needs a quarterback is never going to pass up a chance to take a quarterback. I say Barkley goes top-10 and at least one other QB is a first-round pick.

Good point. I'll add two words: Christian Ponder. He's having an OK year, but in no way has he justified being a first-round pick.