***Official Montgomery and Butler NFL Thread***

[xboxfever]

The Raiders need a RB bad! They also have 3 1st round picks. I bet they go:
There original pick: OL/DL
Cowboys Pick: WR
Bears Pick: David Montgomery

Do it exactly like the Cowboys in the 90's.

The Bears don’t need a running back. There offensive scheme calls for a guy like Tarik Cohen and not traditional running backs like Montgomery or Jordan Howard, which is why Howard hasn’t been very good this year. He doesn’t fit there scheme and neither would Montgomery.

 

[Tri4Cy]

CBS morning update.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...riots-replace-rob-gronkowski-three-qbs-taken/

32. Green Bay Packers (via New Orleans)
David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State. Yep, that's right, this is the first time we've included a running back in the first round of our 15-and-counting 2019 NFL mock drafts. Realistically, Montgomery probably won't find his way into Round 1 but he's an explosive runner who could give Rodgers another weapon and in the process add balance to an offense that at times looks out of sync. Montgomery has 2,300 yards and 23 touchdowns his last two seasons and shows the ability to catch passes coming out of the backfield.

As a Bears fan, this would make me sick.

 

[mdk2isu]

The Bears don’t need a running back. There offensive scheme calls for a guy like Tarik Cohen and not traditional running backs like Montgomery or Jordan Howard, which is why Howard hasn’t been very good this year. He doesn’t fit there scheme and neither would Montgomery.

Thats probably a good thing because the Bears dont have their 1st round pick this year. Or next year. The Raiders do, which is why the post you quoted said the Raiders using the pick they got from the Bears.

 

[srjclone]

CBS morning update.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...riots-replace-rob-gronkowski-three-qbs-taken/

32. Green Bay Packers (via New Orleans)
David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State. Yep, that's right, this is the first time we've included a running back in the first round of our 15-and-counting 2019 NFL mock drafts. Realistically, Montgomery probably won't find his way into Round 1 but he's an explosive runner who could give Rodgers another weapon and in the process add balance to an offense that at times looks out of sync. Montgomery has 2,300 yards and 23 touchdowns his last two seasons and shows the ability to catch passes coming out of the backfield.

I'd die of sadness if this were to happen.

 

[FinalFourCy]

Height and strength. He can hold off a defender, and defenders trying to be physical with him get themselves knocked off stride.

Lazard had those traits, too. Actually, he was probably better at not needing separation to make catches.

I think Butler has potential, but guys with questionable hands rarely get drafted high when also being viewed as lacking separation. Plays like that drop against KSU did some damage imo.

 

[Scott34]

CBS morning update.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...riots-replace-rob-gronkowski-three-qbs-taken/

32. Green Bay Packers (via New Orleans)
David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State. Yep, that's right, this is the first time we've included a running back in the first round of our 15-and-counting 2019 NFL mock drafts. Realistically, Montgomery probably won't find his way into Round 1 but he's an explosive runner who could give Rodgers another weapon and in the process add balance to an offense that at times looks out of sync. Montgomery has 2,300 yards and 23 touchdowns his last two seasons and shows the ability to catch passes coming out of the backfield.

Yes please!

 

[Cyclonepride]

Lazard had those traits, too. Actually, he was probably better at not needing separation to make catches.

I think Butler has potential, but guys with questionable hands rarely get drafted high when also being viewed as lacking separation. Plays like that drop against KSU did some damage imo.

Lazard couldn't run past people. He may not be blazing fast, but he can blow by people, and does so quite often.

 

[FinalFourCy]

Lazard couldn't run past people. He may not be blazing fast, but he can blow by people, and does so quite often.

Like Lazard, separation against man coverage is going to be something he needs to convince front offices he can improve on.

I think he runs better than Lazard, but not well enough to be a high draft pick with questionable hands. Lazard had a defined commodity. Butler’s NFL attribute, size/catch radius, is marginalized by his hands. Hopefully some team is willing to bet on his upside and takes him in the first couple rounds.

 

[demoncore1031]

A couple of websites have stated that Butler declared for the draft right before the bowl game. I'm 99% sure that they are wrong, but thought I would throw it out there. His name is not on any of the sites that track the players that have declared. A lot of sites do think he will declare and be a 2nd round pick.

Montgomery on the other hand, I have heard nothing at all about him entering the draft. I guess we will know soon enough.

 

[Cyclonepride]

A couple of websites have stated that Butler declared for the draft right before the bowl game. I'm 99% sure that they are wrong, but thought I would throw it out there. His name is not on any of the sites that track the players that have declared. A lot of sites do think he will declare and be a 2nd round pick.

Montgomery on the other hand, I have heard nothing at all about him entering the draft. I guess we will know soon enough.

Yeah, pretty sure it was quickly confirmed that he had not.

 

[demoncore1031]

I currently have Montgomery going late 1st round to the Chiefs. I know they need secondary help, but I think they will want to replace Hunt with a somewhat similar back. Besides, I got them addressing the secondary in round 2.

Right now I have Butler going to the Colts in round 2. There are a lot of teams that need WR's and that will help Hakeem if he does go pro. I have been seeing him mocked to the Ravens in rd. 1 quite a bit.

 

[madguy30]

The Alamo Bowl commentators spoke of both like it was their last game without it being confirmed.

Imo that was unfair to put it out there like that no matter how likely it is or isn't to happen.

 

[Beyerball]

Mont prob get picked end 2nd rd or so..

Butler if he goes I’d guess 4th rd

 

[demoncore1031]

There are currently 15 running backs and 19 receivers that have declared early. That is insane.

 

[demoncore1031]

Mont prob get picked end 2nd rd or so..

Butler if he goes I’d guess 4th rd

I think Montgomery goes mid 3rd at lowest and Butler will go in the first 2 rounds. The "experts" question Butler's speed, and they will be surprised at his 40 time, assuming he does go pro.

 

[TBT]

 

[cmjh10]

Good for him

 

[jsb]

Thrilled and happy for him!!

A tiny bit sorry for us, but only because we will miss him. He made the right decision.

 

[Die4Cy]

We are going to miss him, but this is the right move. I will be a fan wherever he ends up.

 

[demoncore1031]

Congrats, David! So exciting.