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With the 3GML season more than half over the NFL draft has started to become a topic of conversation among the three league owners. The most intriguing part of being an owner in this league is figuring out how to maneuver around salary cap space, draft picks, and free agency in order to build a “perfect” team, if there is such a thing. While all three teams in the league are exceptional, and could arguably be the three most complete teams in the 3GML football world, there are still holes on each roster. In looking forward to the draft, we are going to explore ways that each of these teams could improve themselves in order to compete for championships and ultimately, and most importantly, get his name on a plaque.
Buffalo Bills:
BIGGEST MOVE IN 2016
Giving up two first round picks for Amari Cooper was a huge gamble on the part of 'Owner B.' However, you can clearly understand the logic. His team is right up against the salary cap, and star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is quickly approaching the wrong side of 35 and his play in “real life” hasn’t quite been as elite as it was in years’ past. Rodgers is still a top 5 quarterback in the league though, and if you think he’s not you haven’t watched him play. That being said, the team is getting to the point where improving the team will have to be done via draft because players like Luke Kuechly and his contract are going to explode next season so free agency will be tough.
BIGGEST MOVE IN 2016
Giving up two first round picks for Amari Cooper was a huge gamble on the part of 'Owner B.' However, you can clearly understand the logic. His team is right up against the salary cap, and star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is quickly approaching the wrong side of 35 and his play in “real life” hasn’t quite been as elite as it was in years’ past. Rodgers is still a top 5 quarterback in the league though, and if you think he’s not you haven’t watched him play. That being said, the team is getting to the point where improving the team will have to be done via draft because players like Luke Kuechly and his contract are going to explode next season so free agency will be tough.
ANALYSIS
Good move. The team doesn’t really utilize the “split-end” position as much as it does the slot in this offense, but Cooper has proven to be an elite deep threat. While I’m never a proponent of giving up first round picks, the team is certainly in win now mode and couldn’t pass on being one of the top 3 teams in the NFL and going for a Super Bowl title.
Good move. The team doesn’t really utilize the “split-end” position as much as it does the slot in this offense, but Cooper has proven to be an elite deep threat. While I’m never a proponent of giving up first round picks, the team is certainly in win now mode and couldn’t pass on being one of the top 3 teams in the NFL and going for a Super Bowl title.
DRAFT PLAN & NEEDS
The team is very solid overall but has a couple of needs that they can try to solve in the draft. The three biggest needs on this team are cornerback, backup running back in-case obvious MVP Todd Gurley got hurt, and pass rusher. The team struggles to get consistent pressure on the quarterback and without elite corners they can get torched at times by elite quarterbacks.
The team is very solid overall but has a couple of needs that they can try to solve in the draft. The three biggest needs on this team are cornerback, backup running back in-case obvious MVP Todd Gurley got hurt, and pass rusher. The team struggles to get consistent pressure on the quarterback and without elite corners they can get torched at times by elite quarterbacks.
THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH:
- Christian McCaffrey, ATH Stanford. McCaffrey’s ability to return kicks and play all over the field would be ideal for the spread west coast attack of Buffalo. He would be an immediate upgrade as a second running back on this team and could help out immediately for a win-now team.
- Tre’Davious White, CB LSU: White has elite speed and potential and can make the splash plays that this secondary could use. He can also play in the slot if needed with great quickness. His technique leaves something to be desired at this point but he could has potential to be really good in the NFL.
- Demarcus Walker, DE FSU. For a team that plays multiple schemes defensively, Walker makes a lot of sense. He could play the “JACK” OLB spot in a 34 or a 43/34 defensive end if you want. While he’s not likely an elite pass rusher, you probably won’t find those in rounds 2-4.
