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The Jets may be “infatuated”with Tyler Warren. I hope it’s true and the Bears stay focused on the lines.

“If both quarterbacks are off the board, that pushes better talent toward the Jets. New York has plenty of areas of need defensively, especially after not re-signing cornerback DJ Reed Jr. However, first-year head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey seem more focused on the other side of the ball.

In his latest 2025 NFL Draft mock, Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda said the Jets are “infatuated” with Penn State tight end Tyler Warren. New York’s interest in the All-American is strong enough that the club reportedly wants to have multiple meetings with him.”

 

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Lots of draft talk from your “favorite” ex-scout.


He’s very high on Pearce which is what my untrained eyes tell me too. I can’t believe he’s so low in these mocks I am seeing. Mentioned him being a potential double digit sack guy in the league

He likes Warren a lot. Likes Mykel. Liked Grant but not at 10.

The Jeanty comments were interesting. Likes him as a runner but there was some issues with him in the pass game. Thinks he will be gone before 10.

He’s 100% hoping for a trade down more than anything. Pretty good episode overall and I think he’s in line with a lot of us who want trenches.
 

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Brashard Smith of SMU has a top 30 with the Bears.




Nice. Guy isn't scheme specific. Doesn't look as fast in pads as he timed but plenty of speed. My sleeper, Merritt, is more a zone runner. Timed a tick slower in the 40 but looks about the same speed in pads. I suspect Smith is better out of the blocks which is why I think Merritt fits better in zone.

It's guys like these why many teams don't take RBs early. Dude needs to be very special.
 
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Looking forward to Brugler releasing the beast and seeing where all these RBs are ranked
Lot's of hidden gems at RB this year.
Merritt makes #30 on Draft buzz and Smith is #10. I'd take either with the Bears 5th.
 
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Why do I feel like the best LT will end up being drafted in mid to late 1st or 2nd rd. Will Campbell, Armand Membou, Kelvin Banks Jr all scream busts to me or players who belong at either RT or Guard due to physical limitations. The only 3 LT that stand out to me are Josh Simmons, Josh Conerly Jr, and Aireontae Ersery. I will be very curious to look back on this draft 2-3 yrs from now.
 

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He’s very high on Pearce which is what my untrained eyes tell me too. I can’t believe he’s so low in these mocks I am seeing. Mentioned him being a potential double digit sack guy in the league

He likes Warren a lot. Likes Mykel. Liked Grant but not at 10.

The Jeanty comments were interesting. Likes him as a runner but there was some issues with him in the pass game. Thinks he will be gone before 10.

He’s 100% hoping for a trade down more than anything. Pretty good episode overall and I think he’s in line with a lot of us who want trenches.

Listened to a good bit of it and actually agree with a lot. Things I agree with...
No real LT to take at 10, they will let Braxton and Kiran battle it out.
Williams is a trade down candidate who isn't worth it at 10. I hate the real low pass rush win rate %.
Pearce has elite traits and could be perennial double-digit sacks - no known character flaws. They didn't even touch on his high pass rush win rate %.
IMO, not even close, Pearce over Williams by a longshot.
As you said, I wonder why he isn't ranked and projected higher.
 

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Listened to a good bit of it and actually agree with a lot. Things I agree with...
No real LT to take at 10, they will let Braxton and Kiran battle it out.
Williams is a trade down candidate who isn't worth it at 10. I hate the real low pass rush win rate %.
Pearce has elite traits and could be perennial double-digit sacks - no known character flaws. They didn't even touch on his high pass rush win rate %.
IMO, not even close, Pearce over Williams by a longshot.
As you said, I wonder why he isn't ranked and projected higher.
Pearce is by far the second best de in this draft.
 

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Listened to a good bit of it and actually agree with a lot. Things I agree with...
No real LT to take at 10, they will let Braxton and Kiran battle it out.
Williams is a trade down candidate who isn't worth it at 10. I hate the real low pass rush win rate %.
Pearce has elite traits and could be perennial double-digit sacks - no known character flaws. They didn't even touch on his high pass rush win rate %.
IMO, not even close, Pearce over Williams by a longshot.
As you said, I wonder why he isn't ranked and projected higher.
There were reports of character concerns on him and the athletic had some piece talking about his sanity (so i heard somewhere but the character concerns he even addressed….)
 

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Restrepo obliterated his draft stock. I saw him being talked about as a 2nd rounder. He probably lost a couple of rounds on this. He definitely should've declined to run if he knew this was the result.
A few weeks ago i decided to get a truly unbiased look at him, so naturally i watched highlights of his best plays. Even then, i thought he looked slow
 

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Why do I feel like the best LT will end up being drafted in mid to late 1st or 2nd rd. Will Campbell, Armand Membou, Kelvin Banks Jr all scream busts to me or players who belong at either RT or Guard due to physical limitations. The only 3 LT that stand out to me are Josh Simmons, Josh Conerly Jr, and Aireontae Ersery. I will be very curious to look back on this draft 2-3 yrs from now.

I actually wouldn't be upset with a trade down and then them drafting Josh Simmons, though I would feel way better about it if Jones wasn't injured.
 

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