Edited: Fri May 10 12:51am ET by Commissioner
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Paid - East Peoria, Lamar, Lee's Summit, Sandusky (Champ), Excelsior Springs, East Grand, Deckerville, Pekin, Roosevelt, Mervo, Leto, Simi Valley
East Peoria Raiders wrote:You all are in trouble this year. Back to the playoffs again. Who's joining me?
I will try yet again.... but at this point, I kind of feel like my team is being held together with duck tape.
Simi Valley Pioneers Draft Review
2.12- Maye, D. QB Going into the draft, I looked at my roster and the one clear point to address was at QB. Without a 1st round pick, my first pick was late in the 2nd. I was very surprised to see Maye still on the board. I would have thought he would never drop to me there. Being one of the top QB prospects, it was an easy decision for me and I think I got a ton of value here.
4.12- Murphy II, B DL I really feel like I reached here. I am not happy with this pick. It might end up being a decent 4th round selection but after I made the selection I had immediate buyers remorse.
5.12- Washington, M WR In the 5th, I am really looking for the most value at this selection that is there and it looked to me that Washington was the best on the board. Apparently McDaniels loves this kid but with Hill and Waddle ahead of him it is hard to see him making a big impact right away.
6.01- Robinson, C DL Both because I felt like I over reached on Murphy and because it looked like he was the best value at this spot, I hit up the DL position again.
6.12- Stover, C TE Another area that I am not in love with on my team is TE. At this point in the draft, a TE this low is very unlikely to change that but you have to take some shots and hope miracles happen at times.
7.12- Schrader, C RB This kid has fought tooth and nail every step along the way to get where he is now. I love that tenacity and sometimes you just have to bet on a guy like that even if it is a longshot. But then again, this is one of the last picks in the draft.... anyone taken here is a long shot.
East Peoria draft review
Going into the draft I was missing a couple of draft picks from previous trades, wanted to build depth at WR, and need to solidify my QB issues. Before the draft I was able to work a trade to add 3 picks but it cost a starting QB.
At 1.06 my FSU homer WR Keon Coleman, BUF was sitting there in a great situation. I wanted to grab a QB since I can't ever seem to land one in the 1st round.
2.04 QB JJ McCarthy, MIN was sitting there and I already have the handcuff in Sam Darnold. After the NFL draft I was trying to figure out how I could move back to aquire both Coleman and McCarthy. I didn't have to do anything and I was able get both.
2.06 LB Junior Colson, LAC. I was torn on this pick. Take the top LB or get another WR or the 2nd best TE in the class. Too many needs and not enough early picks. Well, there are too many Michigan fans in this league so I grabbed the top LB.
A run of players taken out of my queue had me trade my 3rd round pick for a 2025 2nd and this years 4th round.
4.02 WR Javon Baker, NE gets me back on page with WR depth. I love the potential of Baker. Not a NE fan and I never draft anyone from there but maybe he will be special.
4.06 TE Theo Johnson, NYG. There was a nice run on TEs and all of the one's I was targeting are gone. With Waller retiring the NYG have an opening. I have to take the chance and cut my dead weight in my TE group.
6.06 DB Calen Bullock, HOU. No 5th round pick this year so time to sit back and wait to see who falls. DB is a good spot here. I have some oldies that are near the end. Solid depth.
7.01 DL Chris Braswell, TB. Braswell and Tryon are battling for the same position but RT has Tryon as a LB and Braswell as a DL. I have both and will watch camp. I'm guessing Braswell will win and Tryon will be off my team in preseason.
7.05 LB Jordan Magee, WAS. Another rule for me is to not draft Dallas and Washington players along with NE. Breaking most of my rules this draft. Magee was drafted with the plan to start next year. WAS signed Wagner to a 1 year deal. Magee gets to sit and learn from 1 of the leagues best.
7.06 DB Tykee Smith, TB. With my last pick, lets take a chance on someone with talent but an injury history. He goes to a good spot and could be really productive but if he can't shake the injuries the cost doesn't really hurt to move on from.
I think I hit on most of my targets here. A QB, 2 WRs, TE, DL, 2 LBs, and 2 DBs. The only thing I missed on was RB. It is a position that I like to draft and then trade away. My streak is broken. I'll have to work on that next year. Added depth was needed and I touched on every group. You all are in trouble this year. Back to the playoffs again. Who's joining me?
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Trade Block Update
Players on the Block:
- Russell Wilson QB PIT
- Gus Edwards RB LAC
- Joe Mixon RB HOU
- Zack Moss RB CIN
- Devin Singletary RB NYG
- Keenan Allen WR CHI
- Odell Beckham Jr. WR BAL
- Kadarius Toney WR KC
- Mike Macdonald HC SEA
- Jameson Williams WR DET
Draft Picks on the Block:
- Round 3 Pick 10
- Round 4 Pick 2
- Round 4 Pick 10
- Round 5 Pick 10
- Round 6 Pick 10
- Round 7 Pick 10
picks or players, this year and next
Trade Block Update
Players on the Block:
- Brock Purdy QB SF
- Devon Achane RB MIA
- Austin Ekeler RB WAS
- Amon-Ra St. Brown WR DET
- Cole Kmet TE CHI
- Jimmy Garoppolo QB LAR
- Deshaun Watson QB CLE
- Antonio Gibson RB NE
- Jake Moody K SF
Looking for a TE upgrade and a QB upgrade
Trade Block Update
Players on the Block:
- Aaron Jones RB MIN
- D'Andre Swift RB CHI
- Calvin Ridley WR TEN
- Gardner Minshew II QB LV
- Anthony Richardson QB IND
- Aaron Rodgers QB NYJ
- Zach Wilson QB NYJ
- AJ Dillon RB GB
- Jamaal Williams RB NO
- Allen Lazard WR NYJ
- Jakobi Meyers WR LV
- Noah Fant TE SEA
- Dustin Hopkins K CLE
- Jerod Mayo HC NE
- Antonio Pierce HC LV
- Jonathan Allen DL WAS
- Dexter Lawrence DL NYG
- Jeffery Simmons DL TEN
- Sam Williams DL DAL
- Devin Bush LB CLE
- De'Vondre Campbell LB SF
- Willie Gay Jr. LB NO
- Alex Highsmith LB PIT
- Micah McFadden LB NYG
- Alohi Gilman DB LAC
- Trent McDuffie DB KC
- Xavier Gipson WR NYJ
- Bo Melton WR GB
Draft picks 2024,2025
Trade Block Update
Players on the Block:
- Trey McBride TE ARI
- Brian Burns DL NYG
- Bobby Wagner LB WAS
- Miles Sanders RB CAR
- Diontae Johnson WR CAR
- Khalil Shakir WR BUF
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR SEA
- David Njoku TE CLE
- Kyle Pitts TE ATL
- Devin White LB PHI
- Budda Baker DB ARI
- Rasul Douglas DB BUF
- Taron Johnson DB BUF
- Kirk Cousins QB ATL
- Trey Palmer WR TB
- Mike Williams WR NYJ
- Trevon Moehrig DB LV
Looking for picks in 24-25
