Ten things I will be watching for as the picks roll in tonight. From who needs to draft well, which positions could have up or down years, top guys that should be in R1 but aren’t, and where I think the Eagles will go.
Tag: 2023 draft
First Round Draft Success Rates: Who Could be Risky in the 2023 Draft?
Every year, around a third of the 1st round draft picks don’t live up to expectations. It could be due to injury, poor usage, or just performance. There are misses in this year’s class – who could they be and how to think about risk?
Why Our Mock Drafts Miss So Often – Howie’s History on Positional Value and Investing Ahead of Needs
Consensus mocks for the Eagles are rarely right and we swing our picks based on every move in free agency. But Howie doesn’t draft for today’s needs and looking out a year or two gives better insight to what he is likely to prioritize.
What We Know About Draft Success: Big Board Chalk, Reaching, and Trading Down
The draft is hard, and few GMs if any teams can maintain ongoing success. But there has been a lot of great analysis of what improves your odds. A look into this, what the best move for the Eagles could be, and your chance to vote.
2023 NFL Draft: Ranking the top 10 cornerback prospects
Subtle is not a word I would use to describe him, he chooses violence in every play.Â
Punters in the 2023 Draft: 4 That Should Be Drafted
While it may take a while to equal the 2022 punter draft class where four were drafted including two in the 4th round, 2023 is another good year if your team need a punter. A look at the top punters in 2023.
Senior Bowl Risers, Age Trends, and How to Think About the 2023 Draft
There are always big risers out of the college pro bowl games but we may need to pump the brakes on some of them. A look at the history of risers, how age factors in, and who is interesting this year.
WagerWire Report: Quarterback Development, Weapons, and What QB-Needy Teams Need to Do
Everybody knows how Josh Allen developed in the league. And with Hurts’ 2022 season, he is now another example. How should we think about QB development? What does it mean for teams that may draft a QB this year? And why Anthony Richardson is an interesting pick this draft.
WagerWire Report: Risers, Fallers, and Why You Shouldn’t Put Too Much Faith in Mocks Right Now
The big boards and simulators this time of the year aren’t as accurate as we all think – a third of the 1st round has historically been different. Who could be risers (and fallers) this year?
WagerWire Report: Arms Races, Trenches, and Investing in the Cap Mocks
An arms race mock that adds what should be an illegal amount of weapons to this offense. A true Howie trenches mock. And a long-term mock that invests in the most expensive positions to be cap efficient.