The Washington Redskins selected Texas Christian WR Josh Doctson with the 22nd overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28.
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Falcons | Keanu Neal fills important role
Atlanta Falcons FS Keanu Neal’s ability to close and cover tight ends are some of the reasons head coach Dan Quinn believes he can handle the unqiue role a strong safety plays in his defensive system.
Texans | Houston trades up one spot
The Houston Texans acquired the 21st overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft from the Washington Redskins in exchange for the 22nd pick in the 2016 NFL draft and a 2017 sixth-round pick. The Texans selected WR Will Fuller with the pick.
Footballguys View: Clearly the Texans were worried about someone else jumping up for Fuller. The Texans have a nice group of receivers now and it should help Brock Osweiler in his first full season as a starter.
Bills | Shoulder surgery looms for Shaq Lawson
Buffalo Bills DE Shaq Lawson (shoulder) will need shoulder surgery at some point that will sideline him between four and six months, but it can probably wait until after next season, according to sources.
Footballguys View: We don’t like the sound “probably” but if he can hold up this year, Lawson should be a big help for a defense which struggled to get at the quarterback last season.
Texans | Will Fuller taken by Texans
The Houston Texans selected Notre Dame WR Will Fuller with the 21st overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28. The Texans traded up with the Washington Redskins for this pick.
Footballguys View: Fuller can take a top off the defense and gives Brock Osweiler another weapon to make teams pay when they focus on DeAndre Hopkins. Fuller could be a solid WR3 this year if he can get up to speed quickly.
Jets | New York selects Darron Lee
The New York Jets selected Ohio State LB Darron Lee with the 20th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28.
Footballguys View: A quick, sideline-to-sideline linebacker who can play three downs. The Jets don’t want him to add muscle, so we’ll have to see how Todd Bowles makes up for a lack of size.
Bills | Buffalo was hoping to trade back
Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills LB Shaq Lawson was selected with the 19th pick in the 2016 NFL draft after the team was unable to find a trade partner to move back in the draft, according to sources.
Footballguys View: There were several teams talking about moving up, but it seems like they weren’t willing to pay the price. The Bills got a good player though, so it works out.
Bills | Shaq Lawson taken by Buffalo
The Buffalo Bills selected Clemson DE Shaq Lawson with the 19th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28.
Footballguys View: Of course Rex Ryan got a Clemson guy. Of course he did. As Mike Mayock said on NFLN, “He can play inside or outside, and up or down. He has an explosive lower body and violent hands, and is quick off the edge.”
Bears | Leonard Floyd ready to learn
Chicago Bears LB Leonard Floyd said he is going to come in ‘quiet as a rookie’ and learn from his veteran teammates.
Footballguys View: Smart guy who falls into a great situation in a defense which needs a lot of help. John Fox will do some great things with him.
Colts | Indy takes Ryan Kelly 18th overall
The Indianapolis Colts selected Alabama C Ryan Kelly with the 18th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28.
Footballguys View: A smart move for a team whose quarterback got killed last season. Kelly was not flagged for a holding penalty last year and was a very stable piece of the Bama offensive line.