Draft 2013: with the 1st pick, KC Chiefs select....

[ston78]

Riassunto di PFF per i rookie a metà stagione:

Primo giro

1.Eric Fisher, T, Kansas City Chiefs
Grade: -17.9
Snaps: 466
Analysis: If the Chiefs were not 8-0 there would be a lot more scrutiny of the first overall pick. In short, he hasn’t been very good. Flagged for six penalties and with his run and pass blocking earning negative grades, the fans will hope he’s learning on the job.

2. Luke Joeckel, T, Jacksonville Jaguars
Grade: -6.1
Snaps: 280
Analysis: Since last we spoke, Joeckel has been recovering after landing on Injured Reserve. It means he’ll avoid some of the stink of the Jaguars so far winless season, hoping to return to a roster filled out with a few more starting caliber players.

3. Dion Jordan, DE, Miami Dolphins
Grade: +3.2
Snaps: 145
Analysis: Purely a situational player and even then it’s a strictly obvious passing downs one. That means we can’t expect the kind of contribution we saw from Aldon Smith in his rookie year but his 14 quarterback disruptions on 94 pass rushing snaps are a useful return. Playing time is the biggest thing holding him back.

4. Lane Johnson, T, Philadelphia Eagles
Grade: -11.7
Snaps: 580
Analysis: Amongst some moments of solid play, Johnson has generally been found wanting with his pass protection where all of his negative grade (and some) comes from. He’s already surrendered seven sacks, five hits and 30 hurries.

5. Ezekial Ansah, DE, Detroit Lions
Grade: -4.7
Snaps: 343
Analysis: The four sacks are a nice return, but his pass rushing production hasn’t been quite what the team might have hoped. He has more total pressure than Jordan (17 QB disruptions) but it’s taken him an extra 105 snaps to earn it. His work in the run game has warranted a positive grade, though.

6. Barkevious Mingo, OLB, Cleveland Browns
Grade: -4.4
Snaps: 362
Analysis: Got plenty of action with Jabaal Sheard out injured, and now that he’s back Mingo is still seeing the field but not doing enough to suggest he should be starting. Much like the man selected above him, not producing enough pressure relative to how many times he’s rushing the passer. Have been flashes.

7. Jonathan Cooper, G, Arizona Cardinals
Grade: n/a
Snaps: n/a
Analysis: Injured in preseason. 2014 will be when he gets to test himself.

8. Tavon Austin, WR, St Louis Rams
Grade: -3.9
Snaps: 276
Analysis: A tough start to things for Austin who has dropped five of his 46 targets and is averaging only 6.7 yards per catch. His luck is rotten enough that even when he does hit a home run it gets called back (as in the Panthers game). This isn’t what the Rams imagined when they brought him in.

9. Dee Milliner, CB, New York Jets
Grade: -8.1
Snaps: 226
Analysis: Here’s a riddle. Who has more benchings than pass break ups, but fewer benchings than touchdowns he allowed? Of course the answer is Milliner who has endured a very tricky start to life in the NFL, picking up the second-lowest coverage grade of all cornerbacks and being saved on more than one occasion by some erratic quarterback play.

10. Chance Warmack, G, Tennessee Titans
Grade: -4.5
Snaps: 463
Analysis: While Warmack hasn’t exactly excelled in the run game, he’s been a lot better there then in pass protection where he’s already allowed four sacks, one hit and 14 hurries. Advertised as being a stud from Day 1, he’s only served to show that the gap from college to the pros is more significant than some might think.

11. D.J. Fluker, T, San Diego Chargers
Grade: +3.4
Snaps: 440
Analysis: Grade would arguably be higher but for a stint at left tackle when the team lost linemen like it was going out of fashion. Had his pass protection exposed there, but has strangely been unable to really impose himself in the run game yet.

12. D.J. Hayden, CB, Oakland Raiders
Grade: -3.8
Snaps: 317
Analysis: Has been a lot better since missing a frankly ridiculous six tackles versus the Broncos (outside of that he has just one miss). That bodes well and he’s settling into life as the team’s outside corner in their sub-package defense.

13. Sheldon Richardson, DE, New York Jets
Grade: +13.9
Snaps: 446
Analysis: After a hot start he’s slowed down a little, but our Race for Rookie of the Year still has him top of the charts. The team might have been expecting more pressure but it’s been against the run that Richardson has starred. That’s why he’s our sixth-ranked 3-4 end.

14. Star Lotulelei, DT, Carolina Panthers
Grade: +11.1
Snaps: 270
Analysis: Arguably the form rookie right now with his work against the run standing out as much as any other. It’s not just that he’s clogging up running lanes, but he has a real knack for getting off the ball as his 12.5 Run Stop Percentage shows. That’s fourth best of all defensive tackles.

15. Kenny Vacaro, S, New Orleans Saints
Grade: -4.7
Snaps: 445
Analysis: Certainly making his presence felt and has earned a positive for his good work in the run game where he really shows off his instincts. Less effective rushing the passer (and the team isn’t shy about blitzing him) and has been found wanting in coverage on more than one occasion.

16. E.J. Manuel, QB, Buffalo Bills
Grade: -11.6
Snaps: 358
Analysis: Hasn’t played since picking up a knock versus the Browns. Unfortunately for him, in that period no player has done enough to take him off the bottom of our quarterback rankings.

17. Jarvis Jones, OLB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Grade: -2.2
Snaps: 209
Analysis: Was handed the starting job but then lost it because of blowing assignments. Just six QB disruptions on 75 pass rushes speaks to his lack of opportunity, but when he has been on the field he’s hardly wowed. Slow start.

18. Eric Reid, S, San Francisco 49ers
Grade: +5.4
Snaps: 513
Analysis: Despite his poor tackling (nine missed tackles) he’s taken to the task of replacing Dashon Goldon extremely well, rarely putting a foot wrong in coverage and making a number of big plays on the ball. The team is better for his ability.

19. Justin Pugh, RT, New York Giants
Grade: -3.4
Snaps: 536
Analysis: Has got better after his tough opening quarter to the season, and amassed a +3.8 grade over his last four games. No longer the liability he once appeared to be in pass protection, the Giants will no doubt be both happy with how he is coming along, but eager to see more.

20. Kyle Long, G, Chicago Bears
Grade: -0.5
Snaps: 446
Analysis: A tale of two players. On one hand you’ve got the man with our 10th-highest rating among guards with his run blocking. On the other, 52 guards have a higher pass blocking grade and Long has allowed 17 quarterback disruptions. A promising first season.

21. Tyler Eifert, TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Grade: +1.8
Snaps: 341
Analysis: With 293 yards passing, Eifert is certainly being eased into things as the Bengals become a predominantly two tight end team. Three drops on 34 targets isn’t great, but there have been glimpses of what led the team to spend a first-round pick on him.

22. Desmond Trufant, CB, Atlanta Falcons
Grade: +3.0
Snaps: 437
Analysis: Has rather interestingly managed to pick up at least one pass break up in each of his seven starts. Not too shabby. Of course there’s more to life in the NFL than just PDs (he’s been flagged for three penalties, for example), but it’s been a steady to start to things for Trufant.

23. Shariff Floyd, DT, Minnesota Vikings
Grade: -3.6
Snaps: 198
Analysis: Hasn’t really proved anyone wrong yet with his draft day drop. A part of the Vikings’ rotation, he has seven quarterback disruptions but has failed to make a real impression against the run. The team is easing him into a more prominent role in the years to come.

24. Bjorn Werner, OLB, Indianapolis Colts
Grade: -2.8
Snaps: 86
Analysis: Is close to returning after picking up an injury after two snaps against the Jaguars in Week 4. Hardly set the world alight in that period, but they will be hoping he comes back better for the time off.

25. Xavier Rhodes, CB, Minnesota Vikings
Grade: -1.9
Snaps: 337
Analysis: An uneventful time of things outside of getting flagged a poor four times. Yet to allow a touchdown and does a decent job for the most part of not letting receivers in behind him with the 19 catches he’s allowed averaging just 9.6 yards.

26. Datone Jones, DE, Green Bay Packers
Grade: -5.8
Snaps: 138
Analysis: He’s being eased into things as the snap count would suggest, with the team expecting him to make a contribution in their sub-package, obvious passing situation defense. He hasn’t. Not yet, anyway, but it should be noted he’s had two stronger performances in his last three weeks. Baby steps.

27. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Houston Texans
Grade: +2.1
Snaps: 472
Analysis: It’s been a bit of a roller coaster for Hopkins. When Andre Johnson was down he was making plays, but with him back he’d found his opportunities to impress somewhat limited. After 19 targets in the first two weeks he’s had 23 in the following five. A knack for making plays though.

28. Sylvester Williams, DT, Denver Broncos
Grade: -4.0
Snaps: 87
Analysis: Featured in all bar one game but yet to manage more than 20 snaps. The team clearly hasn’t deemed him ready to play in a meaningful manner and with as many missed tackles (two) as tackles (and just the one quarterback disruption), you can see why.

29. Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Grade: +1.7
Snaps: 103
Analysis: Well he hasn’t exactly seen a lot of playing time on offense has he? But where he has made a big contribution is on special teams where his kick returning sees him leading our rankings in that department. Still is there a logical reason why he’s not getting more snaps?

30. Alec Ogletree, LB, St Louis Rams
Grade: -3.0
Snaps: 484
Analysis: The every-down linebacker has certainly made his share of plays and definitely has a nose for the ball-carrier. Of course eight tackles are too many for him to miss and he’s been a pretty ineffective blitzer. Small gripes but the team will no doubt be happy with him.

31. Travis Frederick, C, Dallas Cowboys
Grade: +2.6
Snaps: 521
Analysis: One of the most scrutinized draft picks, Frederick has come in and upgraded a position of weakness for the Cowboys. Can you ask much more than that? Possibly. If he was as good in pass protection as he was with his run blocking he’d be higher than 10th in our center rankings.

32. Matt Elam, S, Baltimore Ravens
Grade: -2.5
Snaps: 418
Analysis: Might be better in the long run playing the role that James Ihedigbo has excelled in, but is adjusting to what is being asked of him, with his best performance of the year coming against the Steelers.

[ston78]

Secondo giro:

33. John Cyprien, FS, Jacksonville Jaguars
Grade: -19.4
Snaps: 552
Analysis: On the bright side he’s played every snap for the team. On the downside, he’s looked woefully out of his depth, with the game just too quick for him right now. He’s our lowest-graded safety and the team has evidently taken the approach he’ll be better for the lumps he takes this year.

34. Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee Titans
Grade: +0.7
Snaps: 67
Analysis: Three catches with two of them being for touchdown is a cool ratio. Yet, the more you think the more you realize it’s revealing to how slow the team has been to put Hunter on the field (with offseason stories putting the blame for that on him). Of course as Kenny Britt has fallen out of favor, Hunter is seeing more playing time but he’s fighting for the No. 4 spot on the depth chart right now.

35. Zach Ertz, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
Grade: +2.0
Snaps: 210
Analysis: Ertz has been a bigger part of the Eagles’ offense than many would have expected with free agent James Casey reduced to just 29 snaps. Still, despite his snap count he’s been a relatively small part of an offense that chiefly runs through DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy. With 14.4 yards per catch he can make you pay if he gets the ball.

36. Darius Slay, CB, Detroit Lions
Grade: -6.4
Snaps: 234
Analysis: Initially got the start in Week 1 but some coverage issues meant he never locked down the job and since then he’s spent more time off the field than on it. Getting beat for three touchdowns has not helped his cause either.

37. Giovani Bernard, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Grade: +8.1
Snaps: 270
Analysis: Our sixth-ranked running back, primarily on the back of his work catching balls out of the backfield. Bernard’s 287 yards isn’t a bad return given his role with the team, but it’s his 1.81 Yards Per Route Run (sixth-best of all backs) that really catches our eye.

38. Manti Te’o, ILB, San Diego Chargers
Grade: -1.8
Snaps: 128
Analysis: A quiet start to life in the NFL after his tumultuous pre-draft process. In some ways he’ll be relieved people aren’t really talking about him. Te’o should also realize that’s, in part, due to him failing to make much of an impact after he was slow to get on the field with a training camp injury.

39. Geno Smith, QB, New York Jets
Grade: -10.0
Snaps: 552
Analysis: When he’s good, he’s alright. When he’s bad, he’s downright awful. Smith has been no worse than Mark Sanchez so the enforced decision to start him has proved to be the right one. The team is in no weaker a position and Smith is no doubt benefiting by getting some valuable playing time. He simply has to be more careful with the ball if that defense is to carry the Jets to a record that might save the job of Rex Ryan.

40. Tank Carradine, DE, San Francisco 49ers
Grade: N/A
Snaps: N/A
Analysis: He’s been activated off the non-football injury list so like you, we are all waiting to see if he can get himself on the field and see what we can do. The initial prognosis suggests not to expect too much this year.

41. Robert Woods, WR, Buffalo Bills
Grade: -1.1
Snaps: 573
Analysis: Leads the Bills’ receivers in snaps but not in yards as he’s endured some quiet spells reflected by his 0.98 Yards Per Route Run (12th-worst of all receivers). Of course with the Bills’ QB spot being such a shambles there are some mitigating circumstances here.

42. Menelik Watson, OT, Oakland Raiders
Grade: N/A
Snaps: N/A
Analysis: Perhaps it’s for the best. Watson hasn’t gotten on the field at all and in one of the biggest surprises of the season the line has managed to hold up. Who saw that coming?

43. Johnthan Banks, CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Grade: -5.8
Snaps: 395
Analysis: While Revis has excelled, the man who has spent the majority of time opposite him has not. Beaten for two touchdowns and allowing 69.4% of throws into his coverage to be complete, his -8.8 coverage is fourth-worst of all cornerbacks.

44. Kawann Short, DT, Carolina Panthers
Grade: +2.7
Snaps: 258
Analysis: When you start looking at how the Panthers’ defense has turned around, it starts with their top two picks. Star Lotulelei is rightfully getting most of the praise, but Short has certainly contributed as a backup tackle who can add some penetration in their nickel defense.

45. Kevin Minter, ILB, Arizona Cardinals
Grade: N/A
Snaps: N/A
Analysis: Currently down the team’s depth chart and reduced to a marginal role on special teams. This isn’t the year he makes a big impression, especially with Daryl Washington back from suspension.

46. Kiko Alonso, ILB, Buffalo Bills
Grade: +5.5
Snaps: 626
Analysis: Has failed to generate much pressure on his blitzing, but that’s about all he’s done wrong. A playmaker in coverage and with a real nose for the ballcarrier when teams run and he’s on the field. You often find linebackers muscled out of things as rookies, but that has not been the case with the impressive Alonso.

47. Gavin Escobar, TE, Dallas Cowboys
Grade: -0.7
Snaps: 118
Analysis: Escobar was quite frankly abysmal in preseason and has been used sparingly during the regular season. He’s spent the majority of his time operating from the slot (65.2% of routes from there) as the team keeps him away from blocking duties at all costs.

48. Le’Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Grade: -0.6
Snaps: 212
Analysis: His blocking has earned him this negative grade while his work with ball in hand actually sees him getting a positive. Not always assisted by the most hole-opening blocking, he has shown an ability to make defenders miss.

49. Johnathan Hankins, DT, New York Giants
Grade: +2.9
Snaps: 60
Analysis: The Giants are slow to bring up rookies and Hankins is the rule and not the exception. With Patterson, Joseph, Rogers and Jenkins ahead of him on the depth chart, did you really expect anything else? He did demonstrate his talent in his most significant action against the Eagles in Week 5 with four defensive stops.

50. Jon Bostic, MLB, Chicago Bears
Grade: -4.8
Snaps: 87
Analysis: For all the praise he got it’s clear he wasn’t quite ready to start in the NFL, as evidenced when he’s filled in for D.J. Williams. The problems in the run game have proven to be his chief issue with getting acclimatized to the pro game.

51. David Amerson, CB Washington Redskins
Grade: -2.5
Snaps: 352
Analysis: He’s had some bad moments that’s for sure — that game against the Packers at the top. That’s to be expected with a rookie seeing significant action and he’s improved since then. With a pick and four pass break-ups has certainly shown a knack for finding the ball.

52. Jamie Collins, LB, New England Patriots
Grade: -2.9
Snaps: 92
Analysis: Perhaps we expected his role to grow with the injury to Jerod Mayo, but it just hasn’t worked out that way. Yet. Given what is asked of him you still worry when he’s left in coverage. Looks very new to him at times.

53. Margus Hunt, DE, Cincinnati Bengals
Grade: -2.9
Snaps: 70
Analysis: He may have been arguably the star of Hard Knocks (to some people like myself anyway) but Hunt has essentially red-shirted this year. He did pick up a few snaps in garbage time and, much like his preseason play, has looked like he’s not quite ready to play at NFL speed.

54. Jamar Taylor, CB, Miami Dolphins
Grade: -1.3
Snaps: 44
Analysis: Taylor has allowed all four throws into his coverage to be complete, including a touchdown. He hasn’t been seen since the Baltimore game and is taking the look of a “pick for the future”.

55. Vance McDonald, TE, San Francisco 49ers
Grade: -4.8
Snaps: 272
Analysis: Is firmly established as the team’s No. 2 tight end, but on a run-heavy team he’s been granted only 11 targets, catching six and dropping two. McDonald is hardly setting the world alight as a run blocker but at the same time he’s not a liability. Filling a role in the offense at this time.

56. Arthur Brown, ILB, Baltimore Ravens
Grade: +1.7
Snaps: 87
Analysis: Situational linebacker who the Ravens have got playing time in their obvious passing situation sub-package defense. There they’ve got him rushing the passer, a task to which he’s proved useful enough. Still, what defines him will be what he does when a bigger role is asked of him.

57. D.J. Swearinger, SS, Houston Texans
Grade: -3.9
Snaps: 205
Analysis: Part of a secondary that has failed to deliver the goods. Initially viewed as a part of their dime defense he has got more playing time due to injuries. Better going forward than on his heels, it’s his work in coverage that has left us unimpressed.

58. Montee Ball, RB, Denver Broncos
Grade: -4.5
Snaps: 121
Analysis: Most saw him as the prospective starter, but he’s arguably been the least impressive of the Broncos’ rushers (3.2 yards per carry) and has put the ball on the ground twice with fumbles. Given that his work in the receiving game has seen him drop more passes than he has caught, he might be looking over his shoulder at how UDFA C.J. Anderson gets on.

59. Aaron Dobson, WR, New England Patriots
Grade: -6.8
Snaps: 327
Analysis: You read that grade right. Only two receivers have worse grades and only Davone Bess has dropped more passes (and Dobson catches up with his one fumble). He has been better since that horror show against New Orleans, but the Marshall receiver needs to up his game.

60. Robert Alford, CB, Atlanta Falcons
Grade: -0.2
Snaps: 216
Analysis: The feisty Falcon has flashed the kind of talent that will excite the organization going forward. It hasn’t always been pretty but, outside of some problems versus the Rams, he’s handled the third cornerback duties well enough.

61. Eddie Lacy, RB, Green Bay Packers
Grade: +6.0
Snaps: 286
Analysis: Lacy has really offered a new dimension to the Packers’ offense with his ability to carry the ball for long spells. Not a breakaway threat with just the three runs over 15 yards, but has turned 124 touches into 16 missed tackles.

62. Christine Michael, RB, Seattle Seahawks
Grade: +0.2
Snaps: 15
Analysis: Forced four missed tackles on his nine carries. Anyone else excited to see him get more touches? You may have to wait with Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin in front of him.

[Teo]

Nel primo giro finora malissimo Lane Johnson e Milliner, in generale i peggiori sono i CB.

[Emanuele1980]

cmq in genere una classe che al momento sta deludendo abbastanza, sopratutto nelle scelte piu alte, meglio piu in giu
A sorpresa la classe di RB che sembrava poca roba si sta dimostrando meglio del previsto

[davelavarra]

Sembrerebbe ottima la scelta di Jets e Panthers di andare su Sheldon Richardson e Star Loutulei, due DT.

[pippo77]

ma Mathieu nella corsa al Rookie of the year ci sta?

[Fedepanthers]

ma Mathieu nella corsa al Rookie of the year ci sta?

all'inizio sicuro, adesso si sta un po' fermando. Il problema è che con queste stats, Kiko Alonso è il numero uno indiscutibile, un po' come Kuechly ma con più pick.

[vikings11]

I QB si stanno dimostrando davvero poca roba, Millner che potenzialmente pareva essere il miglior tackler ha visto pochissimo il campo, Rhodes anche sta andando malino...

[Wolviesix]

I QB si stanno dimostrando davvero poca roba, Millner che potenzialmente pareva essere il miglior tackler ha visto pochissimo il campo, Rhodes anche sta andando malino...

No, no, Milliner il campo l'ha visto eccome, ed è stato panchinato già due volte.

[Tim-D]

Sembrerebbe ottima la scelta di Jets e Panthers di andare su Sheldon Richardson e Star Loutulei, due DT.

Ci avevo visto giusto allora nel giochino di whata, fosse stato per me avremmo avuto Long-Richardson-Brockers-Quinn.

[darioambro]

nel topic ei Jets ho postato un articolo di BR proprio su Millner con tanto di foto che dimostrano che al momento è tecnicamente davvero militato, doveva essere l'erede di Revis, per ora non è nemmeno la carta carbone, Richardson è il motivo pirncipale, insieme alla splendida stagione di Wilkerson, della super difesa die Jets contro le corse, davvero una gran presa.

[T-wolves]

Sono stati selezionati tanti uomini di linea che non mi pare stiano facendo bene, anzi nelle prime 10 chiamate 5 OL di cui l'unico in positivo è quello che non ha giocato e -17.9 per la prima scelta???
Tra l'altro le scelte più discusse Fluker e Frederick numeri alla mano sono i migliori (come OL)
Direi che abbiamo capito perchè Floyd è andato così in basso, Richardson e Lotulelei si stanno dimostrando tra i migliori dell'annata
PS Rhodes come CB dei vikings si è comunque dimostrato il migliore (Cook e Robinson sono abbastanza indecenti)

[detroit89]

il nostro terzo giro Larry Warford, guardia in uscita da Kentucky, starter dal day 1 sta facendo benissimo.
PFF nella rubrica per la corsa al rookie of the year lo piazza al terzo posto dietro Richardson e Lotululei. Il grade che gli attribuisce è di +7.7

[Fedepanthers]

Warford lo aspettavo, sapevo che avrebbe fatto bene. Il problema è aver giocato a Kentucky, sempre Sec ma college non troppo vincente nel football, così è andato in basso, ma ogni volta che lo vedevo, capivo che era bravo, e bravi i Lions a prenderselo.

Quest'anno Fisher non lo puoi testare, è un left tackle naturale, non un destro.Cooper un altro che poteva fare bene e Warmack è nel suo standard.

[Fedepanthers]

Un altro da aspettare è Arthur Brown. Non da rookie, ma già l'anno prossim, se Harbugh gli darà fiducia, potrebbe dimostrare quello che valeva. Unica pecca il potenziale, sarà quasi uguale a quello visto al college.