I love Mel, people hate on him soooo much because they expect him to nail every pick to every team… it’s impossible.. he’s mocking the players off of the Hourrrsss and Hourrrssss of film this guy watches. He’s so under appreciated in my opinion. They make fun of him on other shows. Come on now. He knows basically every player in college football not only for the upcoming draft, but for next years draft too! That’s an insane amount of names to remember in your head. Just think about that and tell me you could sit there and watch tape on guys that aren’t even coming out yet and do it better than Mel Kiper Jr who started the original “mock draft”. He basically paved the way for all these wannabe GMs on RUclips who do Mock Drafts. They wouldn’t have shows today. I love Mel. Yates ain’t no slouch either, he remembers all their names and all the film he watches too, he’s still young as well. Plus he has all the people he knows in the NFL.. he’s going to be good when he takes over for Mel Kiper.
Something tells me that when they fired McShay they told Mel he needs to rediscover his mojo. This year First Draft has been way better than last year. He’s a legend. I don’t care if he gets each pick right or wrong.
Considering the commanders just shipped Sam Howell out of town, it means the only realistic trade partner to move into the top 5 for a QB now is Arizona and POSSIBLY New England if Jayden is off the board by pick 3.
I like this, channeling my inner movie "Draft Day" scenerios. How about the Chargers, at #5, needing the WR that they know the Cards at #4 want in MH2 ... WSH thanks LAC letting Ekeler go and allow them to move up to #2 and offer WSH their 2nd rd, and 2025 1st n 2nd rd picks, maybe. Chargers grab MH2 at 2, Pats then have a choice between Maye n Daniels at #3. Then Cards make a non-QB pick at #4, leaving either Maye or Daniels dropping to WSH at #5, getting WSH a QB they wanted all along and scoop up a 2nd and 2025 1st n 2nd for doing that. Problem: NYG and MINN needs a QB and could call AZ after Pats make their QB choice. Solution: WSH, after NE picks, then move one or two of those picks they just scooped up for nothing, and move back up to 4th and grab their QB and still getting another one or two picks. Love that if it was to happen.
@@FDivvensSr Minnesota just acquired a second 1st round pick as ammo to move up, likely into top five, to pick a qb….but if that isn’t their move and top five stays the same, Chargers just sit at five and either MHJ or Odunze….
Is Mel really trying to say Will Levis is better than Nix? 😂 Nix will go first round, probably top 20, and Mel will have a meltdown like he always does when his rankings are way off from what the GM’s think.
unlikely Nix goes round one unless a team trades back into the bottom of the round and chooses him...he's older and has not shown he can win big games...
As a Bears fan I gotta say, Mel’s perception of Fields as being so much better than he actually is makes me really question why I even watch these, because his evaluations can’t really be trusted if that’s the case.
The takeaway on the RB deals is so backwards I'm feeling like I'm in the twilight zone. All these deals show the market is WORSE than it was last year, not better. Every single team just let their RB walk. That's what happens to kickers. On top of that, very few are making over the $10M salary mark that everyone was fighting for last year. Some don't even have contracts that total more than $15M. I'm not sure how media doesn't see that.
I'm a bears fan in southern California... I was high on fields and building with more picks. However, to me caleb is the go to player... he cant do worst than fields... no way
It’s disingenuous to say that the running back market has flipped. Last year saquon and Jacob’s wanted 15mil a year and when they didn’t get it they held out. They all just signed $8 mil/yr contracts. Even Henry.
@@ron.lewisrogers777 he didn’t. Did you ever notice that most NFL contracts have the most money at the end? When players can be cut. Saquon’s salary for 2024 is like $7mil. He’ll probably never see $15 mil of that contract. He’ll have to take a restructure after this year, then get cut after year 2. Because the eagles can’t pay a back $20mil.
What is this continuous assumption that ever class HAS to have 5 qbs in the first round just based off “need” when 4/5 they’re out of the league by year 5
Anybody else noticed he said " tied with the Patriots and the 49ers with 6 super bowls" ? The Steelers and the Patriots are the only teams with 6 there bud.. Go Pats!!
“I don’t think that air has never produced a first round draft choice.” Not grifters like Jeff George, Kyler Boller, or JaMarcus Russell, Mel? A grifter like you should know that.
Mel has more knowledge in his big toe than you will ever have. Mel’s has so much knowledge about draft prospects it’s crazy. ESPN keeps paying him the big bucks for some reason. What say you???
When yo have a QB on your roster making over $40 mil/year right now that is just looney tunes, that's telling the league and your payment the fan base you're throwing in the towel this year at the same time taking a big L in tanking for the future by sporting a roster especially D line that will result in a few wins and keep you out of getting top tier talent in the draft or FA in future years to sport a legit title contending team. That's classic mid behavior to keep your franchise in neutral. Patience, logic and look ng-term thinking is in short supply look for the success stories and you'll find these traits
@@henrywallacesghost5883 arizona at 4 many see a WR, its gonna take a haul, but if they anticipate still getting their man... maybe it wont costs much
Excuse me Mr go do your homework I hate hearing lies niners have nobody six rings buddy they tied with the Cowboys at five sir they lose every superbowl they have been to so it’s impossible they have broken the tie when the Cowboys was the last out of the two to win the Superbowl you tried it tho 🤷🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️😂🫵🏾🤡
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The sport of football is lucky to have Mel Kiper. His passion and knowledge is infectious. What a legend
I love Mel, people hate on him soooo much because they expect him to nail every pick to every team… it’s impossible.. he’s mocking the players off of the Hourrrsss and Hourrrssss of film this guy watches. He’s so under appreciated in my opinion. They make fun of him on other shows. Come on now. He knows basically every player in college football not only for the upcoming draft, but for next years draft too! That’s an insane amount of names to remember in your head. Just think about that and tell me you could sit there and watch tape on guys that aren’t even coming out yet and do it better than Mel Kiper Jr who started the original “mock draft”. He basically paved the way for all these wannabe GMs on RUclips who do Mock Drafts. They wouldn’t have shows today. I love Mel. Yates ain’t no slouch either, he remembers all their names and all the film he watches too, he’s still young as well. Plus he has all the people he knows in the NFL.. he’s going to be good when he takes over for Mel Kiper.
Amen to that!
Exactly!! He's not doing or saying anything malicious he's just evaluating and providing commentary based on inside information from NFL execs.
Every year there are players that media loves that I don't. Xavier Worthy is one of those guys this year.
I don't even think the media loves Worthy. He's just easy content because of his 40 time
Agreed!!
Something tells me that when they fired McShay they told Mel he needs to rediscover his mojo. This year First Draft has been way better than last year. He’s a legend. I don’t care if he gets each pick right or wrong.
Considering the commanders just shipped Sam Howell out of town, it means the only realistic trade partner to move into the top 5 for a QB now is Arizona and POSSIBLY New England if Jayden is off the board by pick 3.
I think all 3 teams are going QB.
it will be caleb 1 and jayden 2. draft starts at 3. drake maye's stock will drop, jj is still rising. patriots had a pretty good michigan qb...
WA traded Howell partly because he is best friends with Maye...they are going to choose Maye....
I like this, channeling my inner movie "Draft Day" scenerios.
How about the Chargers, at #5, needing the WR that they know the Cards at #4 want in MH2 ... WSH thanks LAC letting Ekeler go and allow them to move up to #2 and offer WSH their 2nd rd, and 2025 1st n 2nd rd picks, maybe. Chargers grab MH2 at 2, Pats then have a choice between Maye n Daniels at #3. Then Cards make a non-QB pick at #4, leaving either Maye or Daniels dropping to WSH at #5, getting WSH a QB they wanted all along and scoop up a 2nd and 2025 1st n 2nd for doing that.
Problem: NYG and MINN needs a QB and could call AZ after Pats make their QB choice. Solution: WSH, after NE picks, then move one or two of those picks they just scooped up for nothing, and move back up to 4th and grab their QB and still getting another one or two picks. Love that if it was to happen.
@@FDivvensSr Minnesota just acquired a second 1st round pick as ammo to move up, likely into top five, to pick a qb….but if that isn’t their move and top five stays the same, Chargers just sit at five and either MHJ or Odunze….
This is excellent draft analysis! Mel and Field are great together!
Mel is waaaaaay more tolerable here😂😂😂
Has ever gotten any draft picks right?
@@Ze_Moose who cares hes apart of the culture
Meh
@@LivingOutVariousExperiencesexactly, he's a OG apart of the culture, entertainment, and pioneer
@@NAT-turners-Revenge I use to hate em as well growed to love him lol gonna miss em wen he gone
Let’s go somebody getting a good player with Xavier weaver
Would like to see Cleveland draft one of the top inside LBs in the draft
To me Adonai Mitchell is a top 5 receiver in this draft
Tip Reimen is one of the coolest names I've ever heard.
My 9ers have 5 superbowl championships. Smart guy..
If Russ plays well picket can develop behind him more.
Is Mel really trying to say Will Levis is better than Nix? 😂
Nix will go first round, probably top 20, and Mel will have a meltdown like he always does when his rankings are way off from what the GM’s think.
unlikely Nix goes round one unless a team trades back into the bottom of the round and chooses him...he's older and has not shown he can win big games...
Keon Coleman receiver four
As a Bears fan I gotta say, Mel’s perception of Fields as being so much better than he actually is makes me really question why I even watch these, because his evaluations can’t really be trusted if that’s the case.
The takeaway on the RB deals is so backwards I'm feeling like I'm in the twilight zone. All these deals show the market is WORSE than it was last year, not better. Every single team just let their RB walk. That's what happens to kickers. On top of that, very few are making over the $10M salary mark that everyone was fighting for last year. Some don't even have contracts that total more than $15M. I'm not sure how media doesn't see that.
I'm glad Mel finally woke up on worthy
With the Chargers trading Allen and Letting Mike Williams go they are definitely grabbing a WR with the 5 pick
They’ll take Brock bowers, harbaugh loves hybrid tight ends. Look at Michigan the past few years. I’d bet $500 he picks him.
@@JoshCathey-rk4klI mean I still wouldn’t hate the pick for them Bowers is a double-edged sword he is basically a WR at TE
Odunze
@@brianmyers4444I can see that too can’t go wrong either way
One thing this free agency period has taught me is that Bears fans are delusional.
Speak for yourself. Who said all fans think the same way?
I'm a bears fan in southern California... I was high on fields and building with more picks. However, to me caleb is the go to player... he cant do worst than fields... no way
Where did they get such a life like robot 🤖 playing this field Yates character.... 🤔
It’s disingenuous to say that the running back market has flipped. Last year saquon and Jacob’s wanted 15mil a year and when they didn’t get it they held out. They all just signed $8 mil/yr contracts. Even Henry.
Saquan signed for 12.5 million plus bonuses.
@@ron.lewisrogers777 he didn’t. Did you ever notice that most NFL contracts have the most money at the end? When players can be cut. Saquon’s salary for 2024 is like $7mil. He’ll probably never see $15 mil of that contract. He’ll have to take a restructure after this year, then get cut after year 2. Because the eagles can’t pay a back $20mil.
What is this continuous assumption that ever class HAS to have 5 qbs in the first round just based off “need” when 4/5 they’re out of the league by year 5
he should be a leader, he's 30 years old.
Isnt this guy supposed to retire after the jimmy c pick? He said hed retire if jimmy ends up a bust...n yeah year later, Panthers got cam
It looks Justin fields is out of Chicago
Yates doesn't know how many SB's SF has won 😂😂😂
I was thinking the same thing, how do you not know I’m not even a niner fan
Anybody else noticed he said " tied with the Patriots and the 49ers with 6 super bowls" ? The Steelers and the Patriots are the only teams with 6 there bud.. Go Pats!!
Niners got five. Take them off that list Field! 😂
Any rookie QB will be lucky to land in MN
Mad Mel needs to lay off the speed, christ he talks too fast. Take a breath old boy
Mel let’s go old school and dye the hair black
Todd Todd Todd Todd.. Oh they don’t work together anymore 😢
Pickett gone in trade to the Eagles. Weird. Good luck Mr. Pickett.
there is no qb competition in Pittsburgh 😂😂😂
its just coach speak
Field Yates is the corniest analyst on ESPN. And that says a lot.
Coming from guys who have never played.....yup its a good thing when i can go to youtube portals with pass experienced player's not analys.
Field seems very incompetent. Is he a plant?
He's a journalist covering a sport he likely never played or studied closely like Kiper does the draft.
@@prolific1518he actually coached in the nfl for 6 years lol. And played it in college. Kinda crazy how clueless he sounds
Who @@JoshCathey-rk4kl
Ion the commanders are better with Austin he’s kinda washed now
Russell is going to Rust in steel city
GOD BLESS YOU AND JESUS LOVES YOU!!!
“I don’t think that air has never produced a first round draft choice.”
Not grifters like Jeff George, Kyler Boller, or JaMarcus Russell, Mel? A grifter like you should know that.
A grifter like you Mel. LOL.
i see Mel Kiper and i instantly quit watching
That is ignorant, but go on with your prejudiced self, bruhv
Mel has more knowledge in his big toe than you will ever have. Mel’s has so much knowledge about draft prospects it’s crazy. ESPN keeps paying him the big bucks for some reason. What say you???
@@ron.lewisrogers777you act like Mel never has an outlandish take or bad takes before. keep riding on his private
@@buildabankworkshopsinfinit5817there are so many more analyst besides Mel Kiper that you can go to. i bet you think Scott Bart is brilliant too
@@LamNguyen-nm1id I guess I should have said he is a bit of a whacko at times, but I like his information
NY Giants must trade up to fourth pick and draft Quarterback 🤨 they will 🙂
Arizona already has a ton of picks....the Chargers at 5 seems more likely.
When yo have a QB on your roster making over $40 mil/year right now that is just looney tunes, that's telling the league and your payment the fan base you're throwing in the towel this year at the same time taking a big L in tanking for the future by sporting a roster especially D line that will result in a few wins and keep you out of getting top tier talent in the draft or FA in future years to sport a legit title contending team. That's classic mid behavior to keep your franchise in neutral. Patience, logic and look ng-term thinking is in short supply look for the success stories and you'll find these traits
@@TheStepanski daniel is only on for one more year... no telling what that team is gonna do 🤔
@@henrywallacesghost5883 arizona at 4 many see a WR, its gonna take a haul, but if they anticipate still getting their man... maybe it wont costs much
@@henrywallacesghost5883doesn’t seem like the chargers will trade out after trading Allen.
Taking Bo nix over Will day in and day out. What a terrible comparison.
Excuse me Mr go do your homework I hate hearing lies niners have nobody six rings buddy they tied with the Cowboys at five sir they lose every superbowl they have been to so it’s impossible they have broken the tie when the Cowboys was the last out of the two to win the Superbowl you tried it tho 🤷🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️😂🫵🏾🤡