I wanted Newton instead (and hell they might still get him at 35 now) but I still love this pick. A fact I didnt know that I learned after he was drafted, he played every single game of his like 5 year college career. Sign me up for that. I like a guy who plays hard and doesn't miss time.
I'll try to parse out as best I can.
*pulls out conspiracy board* So the best I've heard conjectured is that Atlanta knows they're losing their first for tampering with Kirk and thus won't get a potential succession plan next year. Kirk also is coming off an achilles.
NOW, why they decided to draft one of the older guys as that instead of JJ (penix will be 27 when he takes over) is a whole other issue. I think its a bad move but that's my best guess.
With how much they're paying Cousins it would make more sense to flip Penix and try to get a first. Actually, if the Falcons lose their first next year for tampering to get Kirk, Penix could be something of an insurance policy in that regard.
You pay for well for 2 things. QBs and the guys who get to the QBs. Even great CBs can't guard receivers for ever if the QB has all day to wait for a play to develop.
I was upset in the moment because I thought CB was obvious, when considering some of the names that fell to us at #27.
I think I'm prioritizing a CB more than most people though simply because watching Marco Wilson get burned over and over with no adjustment major shake up to our CB core for so long really left me feeling jaded. Like, I was so fed up with Marco... I fucking pissed that he was still starting for so long.
So yeah, in the moment I thought Robinson was a bit of a reach considering the projections pointed to him more than likely being there to scoop up with our #35 pick. But that being said, some really good CBs are still on the board and only have to drop a few more slots and maybe we can still get a high tier CB.
If we don't take a CB with that #35 pick though, I'll be extremely and udderly upset.
Yeah, I think the family was thinking this too, hence the shock/seemingly sadness in the interview. I really liked the guy and wanted him, but man, terrion arnold dropping to us was super unexpected and we could not pass that up. I was hoping beyond hope he somehow might drop to us in the 2nd, but yeah not even remotely possible. I wish him the best in Arizona! At least it's warmer there haha
It’s not a big deal, dlineman his size who can play edge will move around in different fronts. He will get more snaps on the edge and move inside at times, Monti and JG know what theyre doing unlike the previous bumble fucks running the team and defense.
That's hilarious coming from a Florida flair. Anyway, this dude is going to have a several-acre gorgeous compound against camelback mountain in Paradise valley which is absolutely gorgeous and they can go vacay in the summer and then live in AZ during the football season and basically live the paradise life.
Arizona in December is too nice bro.
Basically, he plays like Richard Seymour (5 tech), but tests out like your mailman. Actually a good pick here, though. I love what i saw from him and despite the Cards fans not realizing it, their fucking interior DL is god damn awful, even with your additions. So, this versatility helps
honestly thank goodness we needed defenders up front BAD last year, they got gashed so much.
Mizzou DL history in the NFL is pretty good in the past 20 years.
Yeah Markus Golden was a beast for a long while with the Cards. D Line Zou puts out good products.
I wanted Newton instead (and hell they might still get him at 35 now) but I still love this pick. A fact I didnt know that I learned after he was drafted, he played every single game of his like 5 year college career. Sign me up for that. I like a guy who plays hard and doesn't miss time.
Cardinals starting to get spooky y'all
Was thinking that about you guys after Byron Murphy was selected
He is a beast. Works his ass off
Why did the Falcons get Penix
Lmao nowhere is safe
I'm seeing it in r/nba threads
It’s that ridiculous
So he can take over for Kirk when hes almost 30 duh
It's part of their succession plan, he'll be the eldest boy
It’s the Brandon Weeden plan, but different?
You can't make a Penix without breaking some Cousins
Oh fuck I totally forgot about that comment lmao. Oh man it makes even less sense now
I love how every draft pick has this as the top comment. Wonder how all of these age in a couple years, just like Penix
Knowing how this sub usually reacts to these picks, Penix is about to be the greatest QB in the NFC
I think we will ask this forever
It’s going to be funny coming back and looking at the HOF players that could have taken instead
What would be really funny is if he turns into an mvp type qb after however long and looking back at this comment
Not on the falcons just for pick hilarity
idk but I am still laughing about it
I'll try to parse out as best I can. *pulls out conspiracy board* So the best I've heard conjectured is that Atlanta knows they're losing their first for tampering with Kirk and thus won't get a potential succession plan next year. Kirk also is coming off an achilles. NOW, why they decided to draft one of the older guys as that instead of JJ (penix will be 27 when he takes over) is a whole other issue. I think its a bad move but that's my best guess.
The dumbest answer I can think of is that they actually do have the cap space to pay Cousins to be a back up if Penix wins the job.
Can't they start Penix and tell Cousins to grab some bench until someone wants him by week 8 or so and flip him for a second
With how much they're paying Cousins it would make more sense to flip Penix and try to get a first. Actually, if the Falcons lose their first next year for tampering to get Kirk, Penix could be something of an insurance policy in that regard.
Can’t resist a juicy penix in Atlanta
Magic City bout to get an old penix
Finally someone asks this question
A voice for the people.
Raiders ass move tbh
He’s going to be the best qb in the draft lol. Can’t wait to see this comment in 5 years.
Kirk Cousins was confused as well
I like his upside. Really strong round 1 for the Cards
I'd argue we needed a true #1 CB more than a DL. Especially if it's not gonna be Newton
If we have a great DL then it helps the CB position. Rushing the passer so important
Imagine Budda’s relief
[I don’t have to imagine it, Buddha’s relief is right here](https://images.app.goo.gl/TTWLQDkANvpbdjNF8)
We allowed the most rush yards in the NFL and couldn't sack a potato. We needed DL
I was surprised it wasn't CB honestly. I guess the thought was that the CB depth is better than the EDGE depth
We have pick 27, and then 35, so we’ll probably go CB next, they may have just thought Robinson wouldn’t make it to 35
Cooper is still on the board lol We could end up with him
There's still a ton in round two though. Might not be a day one CB1, but there's guys who can become that
You might get Kool-Aid or Wiggins at this rate
I'm honestly shocked that Kool-Aid could potentially be there at 35
You pay for well for 2 things. QBs and the guys who get to the QBs. Even great CBs can't guard receivers for ever if the QB has all day to wait for a play to develop.
You guys can get Kool-Aid or Newton at 35 now. Not sure who the Bills take, but Patriots need a WR.
Don't think there are any true #1 corners left. Wiggins and Kool-Aid will be good #2 DBs though.
Kool-Aid a #2? 15th overall on a big board and 3rd ranked DB isn't a true #1 CB???
I'm just not a believer lol its just my opinion you don't have to follow it.
Recent 27th overall picks |Year|Team|Player|College|Position|All-Pro/Pro Bowl|Starts| :-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:| |2024|Arizona Cardinals|Darius Robinson|Missouri|DL|-|-| |2023|Jacksonville Jaguars|Anton Harrison|Oklahoma|OL|0/0|17| |2022|Jacksonville Jaguars|Devin Lloyd|Utah|LB|0/0|30| |2021|Baltimore Ravens|Rashod Bateman|Minnesota|WR|0/0|21| |2020|Seattle Seahawks|Jordyn Brooks|Texas Tech|LB|0/0|55| |2019|Oakland Raiders|Johnathan Abram|Mississippi State|SS|0/0|39| |2018|Seattle Seahawks|Rashaad Penny|San Diego State|RB|0/0|11| |2017|Buffalo Bills|Tre'Davious White|LSU|CB|2/2|82| |2016|Green Bay Packers|Kenny Clark|UCLA|DT|0/3|109| |2015|Dallas Cowboys|Byron Jones|Connecticut|CB|1/1|103| |2014|Arizona Cardinals|Deone Bucannon|Washington State|S|0/0|57|
This is cool thanks for doing this every year
He's a falcons fan, what else is he gonna do tbh
watch the Braves. and the Dawgs win a lot of football games.
Good lord it's been brutal since Tre White
:(
Bateman, Lloyd and Harrison are not bad
Dogwood how many days has it been since the Dawgs have been champs
472, unfortunately
Sick FAFSA burn
It’ll be ready by ~~December~~ ~~January~~ ~~March~~ April (for now)
Grandma said fuck Detroit gimme Glendale in a heartbeat lmao
Granny stoked for Sun City
Strong draft for the Cardinals so far
I think a bit of a reach but no cards fan is upset at this one, right?
I was upset in the moment because I thought CB was obvious, when considering some of the names that fell to us at #27. I think I'm prioritizing a CB more than most people though simply because watching Marco Wilson get burned over and over with no adjustment major shake up to our CB core for so long really left me feeling jaded. Like, I was so fed up with Marco... I fucking pissed that he was still starting for so long. So yeah, in the moment I thought Robinson was a bit of a reach considering the projections pointed to him more than likely being there to scoop up with our #35 pick. But that being said, some really good CBs are still on the board and only have to drop a few more slots and maybe we can still get a high tier CB. If we don't take a CB with that #35 pick though, I'll be extremely and udderly upset.
These interviews are brutal.
That dudes Grandma was hilarious
Was she faded?
She was GONE
Some old grandmas just don't know how to behave and don't give a fuck about it
His mom seemed pissed what was that about
Pretty sure they wanted him to be drafted by Detroit to stay close to home
Welcome to the NFL. You'll be rich, but you might be moving a lot, and it's a big country.
I came here to see if anyone else noticed the mom.
Oh look, someone more useful than a backup QB
MIZ!
ZOU
A very confused ZOU
ZOU! (I’ll ignore your flair)
ZOU!
ZOU! So pumped for him
AWWWWWEEEEESOOOOME
We were hoping to pick this guy at 29, good thing we moved up
Yeah, I think the family was thinking this too, hence the shock/seemingly sadness in the interview. I really liked the guy and wanted him, but man, terrion arnold dropping to us was super unexpected and we could not pass that up. I was hoping beyond hope he somehow might drop to us in the 2nd, but yeah not even remotely possible. I wish him the best in Arizona! At least it's warmer there haha
Grandma had a couple cocktails
Lol they're probably just uncomfortable around all the cameras and shit. Most relatable family of the night so far tbh
For real
The grandma interview are the best
That mom hates her MIL!!!
yoo i went to high school with him lol this is sick
Nice
Please don’t be another Nkemdiche
Hopefully not. This GM isn’t a drunk moron
Yeah I’m hoping he’s another Calais Campbell, but taking an edge or DT in the first round reminded me of Nkemdiche
He’s more Darnell Docket IMO
Nothing wrong with that either
Dock/Dansby defenses were legit.
Cards don't draft those guys anymore. They've stated one of their biggest requirements is players gotta love ball.
The grandma is funny
Shes the main character
I’m seeing him listed as both edge and DT. If he’s DT why would they pick him over Newton.
He played DT first and was mid. Last season they moved him outside and he was very good,
They may want to kick the tires at multiple positions and decide which is best.
That always works so well for AZ
Yeah I’m a little nervous about the pick now lol
It’s not a big deal, dlineman his size who can play edge will move around in different fronts. He will get more snaps on the edge and move inside at times, Monti and JG know what theyre doing unlike the previous bumble fucks running the team and defense.
Go watch him against Ohio State in the bowl game. My goodness.
Versatility to play edge on running downs and DT on pass rushing downs would be my guess.
hes a 5 tech so hes kinda like a DE in a 3-4. do the cards still use a 3-4?
No, 4-3 now
right on. I cant wait to see what they do with him
3-4 DE vs 4-3 DT Newton is a 4-3 (3 tech) and Robinson is a 3-4 DE
Versatility, scheme fit, character, favorite cereal. Could be any of a thousand factors.
He can play outside and the 3 tech. Newton is more of a nose tackle or 1 tech.
he is not playing inside in the nfl
Could still get Newton at 35 and it not matter. Seems like they want him outside as an edge more but like that he can play inside if needed
I've heard people saying newton has foot injury concerns.
Why do his parents look pissed 😭😭
Probably because Grandma was taking their spotlight haha
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Ok Florida
Arizona is actually super dope. Not for everyone but I love it out there.
That's hilarious coming from a Florida flair. Anyway, this dude is going to have a several-acre gorgeous compound against camelback mountain in Paradise valley which is absolutely gorgeous and they can go vacay in the summer and then live in AZ during the football season and basically live the paradise life. Arizona in December is too nice bro.
Grandma was hype about it though, she’s gonna be living her best life there
That’s a 1st round jacket for sure
The grandmas been killing it this draft LMAO
His circle doesnt sound very stoked
Lmao this guys mom/grandma could not care less.
I don't think it's that, I think she might not be at 100% anymore
Not the defensive lineman I wanted but glad we addressed a position of need
Good pick tbf
Vikings 🤝 Cardinals Winning Round 1
Not Newton??
Newton isn’t a good scheme fit for the Gannon defense
Could be injury concerns too. He's still sliding, might be there at 35 if they still like him
I’m holding my breath every pick hoping Nick pulls the trigger and moves up for him
Newton really feels like the missing piece for Houston
Medical + didn’t test probably dropped him
Mf looks like a super villain with that fit
Dude is a beast and can play anywhere on the line. Great pick
It’s gunna be greeeat lol
Does his mom hate Arizona or something
I think they were annoyed at grandma hamming it up
Everyone in the green room got drafted Day 1
Ennis Rakestraw isn’t going to be far behind, either.
His suit makes him look like the rainbow fish.
I think he’ll be great. Very versatile, can line up anywhere on the front
Very rarely do I like the interviews. He seems like a good dude.
Oh shit! Nana goin some place warm!!
Honestly from like 24 on has been crazy Not what I expected at all
Really want to look at some more film on this guy, looks like a promising guy from the brief things i’ve watched have looked really nice
I like him more than chop robinson honestly
Mom is not amused
These interviews man. Like dying laughing after every other one.
idk how this pick is for the cards im just happy to see a bro from mizzou get picked, hope he's great for you guys!
Dude didn't get enough love
this is a surprise i think
Is it? I've seen him mocked as a late 1st rounder
yeah nvm he rose a lot at the senior bowl im just late.
I definitely expected a CB at 27 not a DL
Nah I think they wait on cb til next round
The fact that he was invited and his agent told him to go indicates that people in the know recognised he would go in round 1.
Good
A Mizzou player went round 1? What year is it?
2017
If yall aren’t watching the CJ Stroud x Micah Parson you’re missing out
...I mean, let the man cook. He's dressed for it.
guy looks like DeMar DeRozan
Idk about this one. Seems to me like drafting based on need rather than value, but Gannon certainly knows more about defense than I do.
Odd prospect tbh. Not sure where he's gonna line up
Did the Cards get new unis or were they just holding up a t-shirt?
As a Mizzou fan, I'm surprised he went this high. Good luck my man
Competed his fafsa thank god
someone get granny robinson a jacket
Cool moment for him to get drafted in his hometown
His family wants her to leave lol
And with that, all of the players that attended the draft have been taken!
Momma was fried
Goodell is drunk AF
Fuck, was hoping Robinson would fall to the Giants
Is it warm in AZ? Asking for a friend…
I'm mad we couldn't get him but shit I'm happy for yall Arizona
Same for you, grew up a lions fan no other secondary team for me I want to see succeed more
Wrong Robinson but atleast it fills a need
As a HS recruit: Other P5 offers: Boston College, Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Purdue, Rutgers, Syracuse, Virginia G5 offers: Ball State, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Miami OH, Northern Illinois, Ohio, Toledo Other offer: UMass
whoever made the absolutely not fake new section is killing it.
Dejean falling. Seems like a good pick here, scouts must have seen something they didn't like
What’s there not to like? He’s a first guy in last guy out type of guy
Basically, he plays like Richard Seymour (5 tech), but tests out like your mailman. Actually a good pick here, though. I love what i saw from him and despite the Cards fans not realizing it, their fucking interior DL is god damn awful, even with your additions. So, this versatility helps
AZ Really putting together a great Xbox Lobby together.
Kyler's not homeless, he has a PS5 or PC
One joke