LAOJoe & RTTRUTH's 9th Annual "Official" Mock Draft

I'm up with the Chargers. Give me a moment. I've been all over the place.

 

I'll give you 10 minutes. Then it's Punter time.

 

Kickers are people too, RT

 

In theory, of course. And in lieu of a head to head match its a very logical idea. But the head to head matchup trumps SoS, and easily imo. It sounds like a neat, simple solution, but in fact the SoS approach is misleading. Its anything but simple. There are an incalculable number of variables that go into determining the outcomes of what 32games(?) from which you then arrive at a numerical calculation you can apply to both teams. But those variables actually have almost nothing directly to do with the 2 teams involved! Why would you decide which of two teams is better based on events & variables at which they weren't even present, when you can decide based on an event at which they both took part?

Why over-complicate when you can maintain simplicity whilst also staying on point? The Bears and Bucs both finished 5-11. When they played each other, the Bucs won. Deciding the Bears are the better team after losing to the very team they're supposed to be better than, is completely counter-intuitive.

The sample size is undeniably larger with SoS, but the relevance is smaller. If you want to sacrifice relevance for a larger number fair enough, we're just sharing opinions. But personally I'm taking relevance and don't find it a difficult choice.

 

If I remember correctly, his game against Miami wasn’t great either.

 

And full disclosure, I highly doubt ive seen more of Edmunds play than you in College. So I don't dispute what you say. In fact I find pretty encouraging, cos like I said I do think there's a good chance Pace selects Edmunds.

 

I just got home. I'll have it up in a moment. I'll cry and say I was waiting for BMore. Lol

 

Da'Ron Payne, NT - Alabama

 

20 seconds late lol

 

This part is debatable though, and likely the reason it's based on SOS. What if a star player had been out due to concussion or minor hamstring pull the one week you played said team? Then the season would be more relevant. I personally agree with the SOS argument.

Also, if you watched Jon Gruden watch the coin flip, I don't think all the NFL guy care all that much about a single spot difference. Knowing what you're doing at 25 is much more valuable than being clueless at 1 or 2. Just ask the Patriots, Packers, or Browns, Rams (Rams suddenly not a good 1-2 reference, but you know what I mean)

 

@atticus379

Seahawks are now OTC

 

Anyone PM @atticus379 ?

 

Sure did. I have an auto ready if necessary

I just pm'd Axemurderer too, who is up after Seattle

 

I PMd a trade to Axe too so he will get double pinged

 

@Quew777 Detriot

 

We'll wait for Axe to say he is here to post the auto though.

 

@AxeMurderer

You around?

 

Sorry just got on my lunch break, will pick within the hour and I am open to trades as well

 

You need to pick within the next few minutes. Your time is up.

 

I will give him a easy out via trade give me a minute to send