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[de Tocqueville]

Just came across this. Been doin nothin but lerking, thought I would share.

Round One

1. Carolina Panthers — QB Andrew Luck (Stanford)

2. Denver Broncos — DE/DT Nick Fairley (Auburn)

3. Cincinnati Bengals — WR A.J. Green (Georgia)

4. Arizona Cardinals — OLB/DE Robert Quinn (North Carolina)

5. Detroit Lions — CB Patrick Peterson (LSU)

6. Buffalo Bills — DE Da’Quan Bowers (Clemson)

7. San Francisco 49ers — QB Cameron Newton (Auburn)

8. Dallas Cowboys — DE Marcell Dareus (Alabama)

9. Washington Redskins — DE Ryan Kerrigan (Purdue)

10. Houston Texans — DT Stephen Paea (Oregon State)

Picks 1-10 Notes: Carolina can’t pass on the best QB prospect since ‘Matty Ice.’ Denver needs help in the secondary but only twice since 1991 has a CB went in the first three picks. Cincy always baffles me with their picks and Whisenhunt is likely to pursue a QB in the offseason, not in the draft. Detroit gets a steal and Buffalo makes a great pick while they continue their decades-long+ rebuilding initiative. The 49ers need some hope in Cam and Dallas must replace Igor Olshansky. Washington and Houston must solidify their swiss cheese-like defensive lines.

11. Minnesota Vikings — QB Ryan Mallett (Arkansas)

12. Cleveland Browns — WR Jonathan Baldwin (Pittsburgh)

13. Seattle Seahawks — QB Jake Locker (Washington)

14. Tennessee Titans — DE Cameron Jordan (California)

15. New England Patriots (via OAK) — CB Prince Amukamara (Nebraska)

16. Miami Dolphins — QB Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State)

17. San Diego Chargers — OLB Travis Lewis (Oklahoma)

18. Jacksonville Jaguars — CB Brandon Harris (Miami Fl.)

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — DE Adrian Clayborn (Iowa)

20. Green Bay Packers — RB Mark Ingram (Alabama)

Picks 11-20 Notes: Here is where we see some no-brainers. The Browns look like they have a formidable QB of the future with Colt McCoy so supplying him with a top-notch WR is necessary. Jake Locker had a down year but he would be loved if he stayed in Washington plus Pete Carroll has already showed a brief tendency to bring in Pac-10 guys. The Patriots are the kings of the draft as a top ten talent falls to their laps. Chad Henne is not the answer in Miami and Pryor will need some more work to be a starter but the ‘Phins can’t pass on the potential here. Green Bay packs a punch to their offense with the selection of former Heisman winner Ingram.

21. St. Louis Rams — WR Justin Blackmon (Oklahoma State)

22. Indianapolis Colts — OT Gabe Carimi (Wisconsin)

23. Kansas City Chiefs — WR Julio Jones (Alabama)

24. New York Giants — OLB Akeem Ayers (UCLA)

25. New Orleans Saints — RB Ryan Williams (Virginia Tech)

26. Chicago Bears — OT Derek Sherrod (Mississippi State)

27. New York Jets — DE Allen Bailey (Miami Fl.)

28. Baltimore Ravens — CB Janoris Jenkins (Florida)

29. Philadelphia Eagles — OG Mike Pouncey (Florida)

30. Pittsburgh Steelers — OT Anthony Costanzo (Boston College)

31. Atlanta Falcons – OT Nate Solder (Colorado)

32. New England Patriots — DE Cameron Heyward (Ohio State)

Picks 21-32 Notes: Blackmon is the home-run threat the Rams need to stretch the field. The run on offensive tackles begins later this year due to the lack of a superior, stand-out prospect. Colts win big with Carimi and the Falcons can now move Sam Baker to the right with the selection of Solder. In this first round, zero nose tackles and safeties were selected. Those two positions are awfully thin this year.

Round Two

33. New England Patriots (via CAR) — OG Stefen Wisniewski (Penn State)

34. Cincinnati Bengals — DT Jurrell Casey (Southern Cal)

35. Denver Broncos — CB Aaron Williams (Texas)

36. Detroit Lions — S DeAndre McDaniel (Clemson)

37. Buffalo Bills — DT/NT Drake Nevis (LSU)

38. Arizona Cardinals – QB Pat Devlin (Delaware)

39. Dallas Cowboys – OT Joseph Barksdale (LSU)

40. Washington Redskins — WR DeVier Posey (Ohio State)

41. Houston Texans — WR Austin Pettis (Boise State)

42. Minnesota Vikings — CB Ras-I Dowling (Virginia)

43. Cleveland Browns — OT Benjamin Ijalana (Villanova)

44. San Francisco 49ers — DE/OLB Justin Houston (Georgia)

45. Tennessee Titans — OLB Bruce Carter (North Carolina)

46. Seattle Seahawks — CB Jimmy Smith (Colorado)

47. Denver Broncos (via MIA) — NT Jerrell Powe (Mississippi)

48. Oakland Raiders — OT Darius Morris (Temple)

49. Jacksonville Jaguars — S Deunta Williams (North Carolina)

50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers –OLB Greg Jones (Michigan State)

51. Green Bay Packers — OLB/DE Jeremy Beal (Oklahoma)

52. San Diego Chargers — DE Jared Crick (Nebraska)

53. St. Louis Rams — OLB Colin McCarthy (Miami Fl.)

54. Indianapolis Colts — OG Marcus Cannon (TCU)

55. New York Giants — RB Mikel Leshoure (Illinois)

56. Kansas City Chiefs — DE/DT Lawrence Guy (Arizona State)

57. Chicago Bears — WR Leonard Hankerson (Miami Fl.)

58. New York Jets — S Rahim Moore (UCLA)

59. Baltimore Ravens — OT Matt Reynolds (BYU)

60. New Orleans Saints — DT Muhammed Wilkerson (Temple)

61. Pittsburgh Steelers — CB Curtis Brown (Texas)

62. Philadelphia Eagles — CB Kendric Burney (North Carolina)

63. Atlanta Falcons — TE Kyle Rudolph (Notre Dame)

64. New England Patriots — OT Demarcus Love (Arkansas)

Round Two Notes: The steal of the draft belongs to Tennessee for nabbing Bruce Carter. Aside from Carter’s eligibility issues, he is a top 20 talent with some character flaws. Atlanta needs to possibly replace TE Tony Gonzalez and the Cardinals make a smart, Ken Whisenhunt-like selection in draft QB Pat Devlin.

Round Three

65. Carolina Panthers — WR Dwayne Harris (East Carolina)

66. Denver Broncos — WR Ryan Broyles (Oklahoma)

67. Cincinnati Bengals — QB Nick Foles (Arizona)

68. Buffalo Bills — OLB Mason Foster (Washington)

69. Arizona Cardinals — OT Jason Pinkston (Pittsburgh)

70. Detroit Lions — WR Matt Szczur (Villanova)

71. New Orleans Saints (via WAS) – ILB Quan Sturdivant (North Carolina)

72. Houston Texans — DE Greg Romeus (Pittsburgh)

73. New England Patriots (via MIN) — RB Daniel Thomas (Kansas State)

74. Cleveland Browns — OLB Steven Friday (Virginia Tech)

75. San Francisco 49ers — S Quinton Carter (Oklahoma)

76. Dallas Cowboys — NT Sione Fua (Stanford)

77. San Diego Chargers (via SEA) – RB Shane Vereen (California)

78. Tennessee Titans — QB Nathan Enderle (Idaho)

79. Oakland Raiders — OC Kristofer O’Dowd (Southern Cal)

80. Miami Dolphins — ILB Nate Irving (North Carolina State)

81. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — CB Rashad Carmichael (Virginia Tech)

82. Green Bay Packers — CB Jalil Brown (Colorado)

83. San Diego Chargers — NT Kendrick Ellis (Hampton)

84. Jacksonville Jaguars — OG Rodney Hudson (Florida State)

85. St. Louis Rams — S Mark Barron (Alabama)

86. Indianapolis Colts — S Jeron Johnson (Boise State)

87. Kansas City Chiefs — TE D.J. Williams (Arkansas)

88. New York Giants — OC Alex Linnenkohl (Oregon State)

89. San Diego Chargers (via NYJ) — DE/DT Christian Ballard (Iowa)

90. Baltimore Ravens — CB Chykie Brown (Texas)

91. New Orleans Saints – DE Jabaal Sheard (Pittsburgh)

92. Chicago Bears – DT Marvin Austin (North Carolina)

93. Philadelphia Eagles — OG John Moffitt (Wisconsin)

94. Pittsburgh Steelers — RB Kendall Hunter (Oklahoma State)

95. Atlanta Falcons — WR Jerrel Jernigan (Troy)

96. New England Patriots – WR DeAndre Brown (Southern Miss)

 

[pantherclub]

Ryan Mallatt or Newton will go to Cincy and Arizona will pick which ever one is there.

As a panther fan all I want for Xmas is Luck.

 

[fsufan]

Pryor in the first?

 

[No Way Jose]

Pryor in the first?

I think the only way that is possible is if 4 qb's are taken in the first half the 1st round. It's not to crazy to consider him the 5th best qb, and if the bottom half teams start taking all the qb's he could move up.

 

[Slapdash]

Pryor in the first?

No chance of this happening IMO.

 

[Timmay]

I wouldnt go after Pryor until maybe the 3rd. As for the Bengals i dont think they are going to go after a WR in the first round, i could either see them taking Bowers or possibly Peterson if they let Joseph walk.

 

[Boom Switch]

I dont see WR Michael Floyd on the list? I cant see him falling to rd4??

 

[Cookiemonster]

Another to chime in about the QBs. Too many, too early. Locker is 15-25 IMO, and no way does Pryor go in the 1st.

 

[Wu-banger]

No Offensive Lineman till #22...? Can't see that happening.

 

[JohnnyU]

Even though the Colts need OL, they also need a future #1 WR. Wayne will be 33 next season, Collie has serious concussion issues that could threaten his career, Garcon is too inconsistent, and Anthony Gonzalez has been too injury prone and may get cut. I could see them drafting Julio Jones.

 

[de Tocqueville]

Even though the Colts need OL, they also need a future #1 WR. Wayne will be 33 next season, Collie has serious concussion issues that could threaten his career, Garcon is too inconsistent, and Anthony Gonzalez has been too injury prone and may get cut. I could see them drafting Julio Jones.

Jones has issues with his hands. I think he could do a Derek Hagan-like dip during workouts. Limas Sweed pt. 2.

 

[JohnnyU]

Even though the Colts need OL, they also need a future #1 WR. Wayne will be 33 next season, Collie has serious concussion issues that could threaten his career, Garcon is too inconsistent, and Anthony Gonzalez has been too injury prone and may get cut. I could see them drafting Julio Jones.

Jones has issues with his hands. I think he could do a Derek Hagan-like dip during workouts. Limas Sweed pt. 2.

No freaking way you can compare him to Limas Sweed unless you're just trying to plant a seed to your leaguemates Having said that, he does lack concentration sometimes, but not to the Limas Sweed extent coming out of college. He has all the tools to be a beast in the NFL.I would be ok if the Colts draft Michael Floyd too

 

[sho nuff]

No Offensive Lineman till #22...? Can't see that happening.

Agreed, and I don't think GB takes RB here despite the need people think they have.I think Carimi would look great in Green and Gold to pair with Bulaga for the future.Also to edit: Can't see Green Bay ignoring the OL for 3 rounds. Passing on both Wisconsin prospects (not sure I see Moffit lasting that long either, but maybe that is the Badger homer in me too).

 

[tec79]

tough to see Cincy, Ariz and Buf passing on QB- altho its probably early for all 3 to get a QB but what if Cincy took a QB, would that start a run at that position early? if so then Minn would have to worry about that scenario, unless they sign a QB in FA ( McNabb if he is cut or trade for him on draft day??)

 

[bulger2holt]

Picks 1-10 Notes: Carolina can’t pass on the best QB prospect since ‘Matty Ice.

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Sam Bradford says otherwise

 

[dharmapunk]

Buffalo is transitioning to a 3-4 defense. There's no way they take 3-4 DE with the 6th overall pick.

It'll be a LB or a QB.

But more than likely it'll be a RB.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

6. Buffalo Bills — DE Da’Quan Bowers (Clemson)37. Buffalo Bills — DT/NT Drake Nevis (LSU)68. Buffalo Bills — OLB Mason Foster (Washington)

I really like these picks for the Bills as all three players are very good and in my opinion would be great spots to get them. Our D line would be studly after this when combining them with Pro Bowler Kyle Williams. Hopefully the offense continues to improve under Gailey and the D can start to shut teams down.My only problem is that the Bills last year took Troup (NT) in the early 2nd and Carrington (3/4 DE) in the early 3rd. I don't have a problem with having too many good guys in the trenches, but I wonder if the Bills might try to fill one of the OT spots in the first 2 rounds. We have 2 pretty good guards but our OT's are horrible (Bell has looked alright at times). I'm just glad Newton is not mocked to the Bills. I would hate it if he comes to Buffalo. Jamarcus Russell part 2.

 

[Cookiemonster]

I'm just glad Newton is not mocked to the Bills. I would hate it if he comes to Buffalo. Jamarcus Russell part 2.

Sorry. Newton is miles better as an NFL prospect that Russell. His passing accuracy, touch and reads have really started to show over their last 4 or so games. His arm is nowhere near as strong, though NFL quality, and he is as good or better running the ball than Tebow or Young and is a much better passer than both.

 

[Whizzinator]

Colts have a lot of holes---would they really take a WR in the first round?

 

[BlueDredSo]

I'm just glad Newton is not mocked to the Bills. I would hate it if he comes to Buffalo. Jamarcus Russell part 2.

Sorry. Newton is miles better as an NFL prospect that Russell. His passing accuracy, touch and reads have really started to show over their last 4 or so games. His arm is nowhere near as strong, though NFL quality, and he is as good or better running the ball than Tebow or Young and is a much better passer than both.

Eh, no thanks. I also like how the Bills have a "Decades-long + rebuilding initiative". Decades would mean at least 20 years. Last I checked they made the first of their 4 straight Super Bowls exactly 20 years ago. Just saying. Maybe the "s" in decades was a mistake, as they haven't made the playoffs in 11 years. I guess it really doesn't make a difference, but that's just pouring salt on the wound that never seems to heal.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

I'm just glad Newton is not mocked to the Bills. I would hate it if he comes to Buffalo. Jamarcus Russell part 2.

Sorry. Newton is miles better as an NFL prospect that Russell. His passing accuracy, touch and reads have really started to show over their last 4 or so games. His arm is nowhere near as strong, though NFL quality, and he is as good or better running the ball than Tebow or Young and is a much better passer than both.

I'm not taliking about physical skills. Whatever team drafts Newton better be ready for a lengthy holdout. Thats his charecter. I also believe once him and his father get thier payday that Newton isn't going to care so much about football (hence the Russell comparison). The guy seems to be all about the money. Thats just my opinion though.I also think Newton is nowhere near as good as some people think he is. He will be a project when he gets in the NFL.

 

[JohnnyU]

Colts have a lot of holes---would they really take a WR in the first round?

Bill Polian has never been shy about providing Peyton Manning with weapons. Here are a few first round picks; Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Anthony Gonzalez, Joseph Addai, Edgerrin James.

 

[ROBOPUNTER]

Even though the Colts need OL, they also need a future #1 WR. Wayne will be 33 next season, Collie has serious concussion issues that could threaten his career, Garcon is too inconsistent, and Anthony Gonzalez has been too injury prone and may get cut. I could see them drafting Julio Jones.

Jones has issues with his hands. I think he could do a Derek Hagan-like dip during workouts. Limas Sweed pt. 2.

Limas Sweed's problem is between his ears, and nowhere else. Do you have any evidence Jones has depression/other psychological issues that will prevent him from playing in the NFL?

 

[Masked Vigilante]

No Offensive Lineman till #22...? Can't see that happening.

It's supposed to be a very weak draft for OL.

 

[duaneok66]

Colts have a lot of holes---would they really take a WR in the first round?

Bill Polian has never been shy about providing Peyton Manning with weapons. Here are a few first round picks; Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Anthony Gonzalez, Joseph Addai, Edgerrin James.

and Donald Brown . . .

 

[JohnnyU]

Colts have a lot of holes---would they really take a WR in the first round?

Bill Polian has never been shy about providing Peyton Manning with weapons. Here are a few first round picks; Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Anthony Gonzalez, Joseph Addai, Edgerrin James.

and Donald Brown . . .

there you go

 

[flc735]

i think miami has to (and is going to) take an RB in the first. they don't have a 2nd and are a run first team with not much at the position going into 2011

 

[Utter Chaos]

I'm just glad Newton is not mocked to the Bills. I would hate it if he comes to Buffalo. Jamarcus Russell part 2.

Sorry. Newton is miles better as an NFL prospect that Russell. His passing accuracy, touch and reads have really started to show over their last 4 or so games. His arm is nowhere near as strong, though NFL quality, and he is as good or better running the ball than Tebow or Young and is a much better passer than both.

Eh, no thanks. I also like how the Bills have a "Decades-long + rebuilding initiative". Decades would mean at least 20 years. Last I checked they made the first of their 4 straight Super Bowls exactly 20 years ago. Just saying. Maybe the "s" in decades was a mistake, as they haven't made the playoffs in 11 years. I guess it really doesn't make a difference, but that's just pouring salt on the wound that never seems to heal.

I think decades could apply here. The 2000's and the 2010's.The 12 year period from 1999 to 2010 (or some people would say 2000 to 2011) covers 3 different decades.

 

[Texasmouth]

I thought it was a really good effort. No one knows what any of these teams are thinking. I saw 100 mock drafts and no one had the Bills taking Spiller. If someone would have posted on here that Tebow would have gone in the 1st round and it wasnt to Jacksonville, you would have been laughed off of the board.

Good effort and a nice read, especially this early.

 

[YouthofToday]

The Cowboys will most certainly draft a CB or DB in the first three rounds.

 

[Clash of the Titans]

Mark Barron ain't going pro.............................Roll Tide!

 

[Texasmouth]

The Cowboys will most certainly draft a CB or DB in the first three rounds.

Last thing the Cowboys need is another young, inexperienced DB. A good, strong DE will make the young corners a lot better. T New has one more season in him. I think the Cowboys will draft the best DE and then pick up a free agent safety. The rest of the draft will be about building the offensive line.

 

[EBF]

It will be interesting to see how things shake out with the QBs.

There's so much talk about Luck being the slam dunk #1 pick that I think some people are overlooking the fact that he has to actually, you know, declare for the draft. He's a different kind of guy compared to the usual top college football prospect. More cerebral and humble. A bit goofy and nerdy. He comes from money and thus doesn't really need it or value it to the extent that many people in his situation would. I'd say the chances of him declaring are about 40%. If Harbaugh leaves, that could push him out the door. If not, don't be surprised if he comes back for one more season to get his degree and take one last shot the the national championship/Heisman. Don't forget that Leinart and Bradford pulled a similar move in his shoes. It can and does happen.

Newton is a different story. There's about a 110% chance that he'll declare for the draft and I think he's going to fly up the boards if he hasn't already. I don't know if he'll ultimately succeed as an NFL quarterback, but it doesn't really matter. NFL teams are desperate for QB help and you can bet that at least a couple franchises picking in the top 10 will convince themselves that Cam Newton is the real deal. You can't really blame them given his sick production and his top shelf physical talent. If Vince Young can be a top 3 pick then there's no reason why Newton can't. He's a similar runner, but bigger and stronger with a better arm. I rank him as the second best draft-eligible QB behind Luck because he looks like the only other potential superstar in this crop.

 

[coolnerd]

It will be interesting to see how things shake out with the QBs.

There's so much talk about Luck being the slam dunk #1 pick that I think some people are overlooking the fact that he has to actually, you know, declare for the draft. He's a different kind of guy compared to the usual top college football prospect. More cerebral and humble. A bit goofy and nerdy. He comes from money and thus doesn't really need it or value it to the extent that many people in his situation would. I'd say the chances of him declaring are about 40%. If Harbaugh leaves, that could push him out the door. If not, don't be surprised if he comes back for one more season to get his degree and take one last shot the the national championship/Heisman. Don't forget that Leinart and Bradford pulled a similar move in his shoes. It can and does happen.

Newton is a different story. There's about a 110% chance that he'll declare for the draft and I think he's going to fly up the boards if he hasn't already. I don't know if he'll ultimately succeed as an NFL quarterback, but it doesn't really matter. NFL teams are desperate for QB help and you can bet that at least a couple franchises picking in the top 10 will convince themselves that Cam Newton is the real deal. You can't really blame them given his sick production and his top shelf physical talent. If Vince Young can be a top 3 pick then there's no reason why Newton can't. He's a similar runner, but bigger and stronger with a better arm. I rank him as the second best draft-eligible QB behind Luck because he looks like the only other potential superstar in this crop.

I have come around to this position as well. during the middle of season , I thought he was a probably like a 2nd rounder, but on the field he just produced too much in multiple high profile, high pressure games. Newton seemed to handle his self-created off- the filed stuff as well as one can expect. I am scared of QBs with his lack of real playing time, but in a league where probably half the teams could at least use an up grade a QB, if not desparate, I don't see any real way he falls out of the top ten.

 

[Masked Vigilante]

If I'm the Panthers I try my best to get Harbaugh. Luck would probably declare and you've got yourself a great young coach/QB combo to rebuild your team.

 

[pantherclub]

If I'm the Panthers I try my best to get Harbaugh. Luck would probably declare and you've got yourself a great young coach/QB combo to rebuild your team.

There really is no negative to that scenario. You would be able to get Luck and if Harbough didnt work out you can always move him and still have Luck. But by all accounts Harbaugh seems to be a good coach and he will be cheap relatively speaking.

 

[eakfootball]

The pryor pick is insane, as a QB he is a 5th rounder, as a WR he is a 3rd rounder, Kerrigan is not going in the top 10, No way Amukamara falls that far, and Deveir Posey is not going in the first four rounds let alone the top 40, but the rest looks fine

 

[de Tocqueville]

Even though the Colts need OL, they also need a future #1 WR. Wayne will be 33 next season, Collie has serious concussion issues that could threaten his career, Garcon is too inconsistent, and Anthony Gonzalez has been too injury prone and may get cut. I could see them drafting Julio Jones.

Jones has issues with his hands. I think he could do a Derek Hagan-like dip during workouts. Limas Sweed pt. 2.

No freaking way you can compare him to Limas Sweed unless you're just trying to plant a seed to your leaguemates Having said that, he does lack concentration sometimes, but not to the Limas Sweed extent coming out of college. He has all the tools to be a beast in the NFL.I would be ok if the Colts draft Michael Floyd too

The first negative that comes to mind when people think of Limas Sweed? Dropped Passes.The same is said for Julio Jones. That is where the linear comparison is drawn.

I see Jones actually topping out like Derek Hagan but not falling completely on his face though. Colts need some WR help, without a doubt though, but how high of a priority is it really?

 

[Man In The Box]

16. Miami Dolphins — QB Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State)

This would be worse than taking Ted Ginn at 9, which is saying something.

 

[FUBAR]

Another to chime in about the QBs. Too many, too early. Locker is 15-25 IMO, and no way does Pryor go in the 1st.

That seems about right IMO but he makes sense in Seattle and it's not much of a reach.

 

[b1leper]

Even though the Colts need OL, they also need a future #1 WR. Wayne will be 33 next season, Collie has serious concussion issues that could threaten his career, Garcon is too inconsistent, and Anthony Gonzalez has been too injury prone and may get cut. I could see them drafting Julio Jones.

Jones has issues with his hands. I think he could do a Derek Hagan-like dip during workouts. Limas Sweed pt. 2.

No freaking way you can compare him to Limas Sweed unless you're just trying to plant a seed to your leaguemates Having said that, he does lack concentration sometimes, but not to the Limas Sweed extent coming out of college. He has all the tools to be a beast in the NFL.I would be ok if the Colts draft Michael Floyd too

The first negative that comes to mind when people think of Limas Sweed? Dropped Passes.The same is said for Julio Jones. That is where the linear comparison is drawn.

I see Jones actually topping out like Derek Hagan but not falling completely on his face though. Colts need some WR help, without a doubt though, but how high of a priority is it really?

Quick disclaimer, huge Tide fan living in TTown (in other words, Julio is my Jero...).

I think the Julio "drops" issue is overblown in many places. Julio has played most of his career at Alabama with an assortment of injuries, including a sports hernia, sprained knee, and broken hand. He plays in an offense and with a QB that is unwilling (or unable) to throw downfield with much effectiveness. Yet he's put up stats that are comparable with any WR in the country, including AJ Green

With that being said, you need to watch Julio away from the ball to truly appreciate what kind of FOOTBALL player he really is. He is the best blocking WR in the country (and it isn't close) and is the most physical WR I've ever seen. If you watch Ingram highlights from the last 3 years, you will see many of his runs being sprung by Julio downfield.

IMO, Julio will blow up the combine. Big, Strong, Fast, team player who has shown that he can play hurt and will do anything his team asks of him. Again, as for his drops, take a close look at the last 5 games of this season. His numbers are staggering (better than Green's) and that was playing with a broken left hand (pins and rods inserted at mid-season).

Unfortunately, I think the time is coming for many Bama fans that we look at Julio and think what could have been in college.

Here are some familiar Julio highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO8Wf0VKip4

 

[No Way Jose]

Even though the Colts need OL, they also need a future #1 WR. Wayne will be 33 next season, Collie has serious concussion issues that could threaten his career, Garcon is too inconsistent, and Anthony Gonzalez has been too injury prone and may get cut. I could see them drafting Julio Jones.

Jones has issues with his hands. I think he could do a Derek Hagan-like dip during workouts. Limas Sweed pt. 2.

No freaking way you can compare him to Limas Sweed unless you're just trying to plant a seed to your leaguemates Having said that, he does lack concentration sometimes, but not to the Limas Sweed extent coming out of college. He has all the tools to be a beast in the NFL.I would be ok if the Colts draft Michael Floyd too

The first negative that comes to mind when people think of Limas Sweed? Dropped Passes.The same is said for Julio Jones. That is where the linear comparison is drawn.

I see Jones actually topping out like Derek Hagan but not falling completely on his face though. Colts need some WR help, without a doubt though, but how high of a priority is it really?

Quick disclaimer, huge Tide fan living in TTown (in other words, Julio is my Jero...).

I think the Julio "drops" issue is overblown in many places. Julio has played most of his career at Alabama with an assortment of injuries, including a sports hernia, sprained knee, and broken hand. He plays in an offense and with a QB that is unwilling (or unable) to throw downfield with much effectiveness. Yet he's put up stats that are comparable with any WR in the country, including AJ Green

With that being said, you need to watch Julio away from the ball to truly appreciate what kind of FOOTBALL player he really is. He is the best blocking WR in the country (and it isn't close) and is the most physical WR I've ever seen. If you watch Ingram highlights from the last 3 years, you will see many of his runs being sprung by Julio downfield.

IMO, Julio will blow up the combine. Big, Strong, Fast, team player who has shown that he can play hurt and will do anything his team asks of him. Again, as for his drops, take a close look at the last 5 games of this season. His numbers are staggering (better than Green's) and that was playing with a broken left hand (pins and rods inserted at mid-season).

Unfortunately, I think the time is coming for many Bama fans that we look at Julio and think what could have been in college.

Here are some familiar Julio highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO8Wf0VKip4

Good posting and I am what you would consider the opposite of a Bama fan.

 

[DansRams]

Even though the Colts need OL, they also need a future #1 WR. Wayne will be 33 next season, Collie has serious concussion issues that could threaten his career, Garcon is too inconsistent, and Anthony Gonzalez has been too injury prone and may get cut. I could see them drafting Julio Jones.

Jones has issues with his hands. I think he could do a Derek Hagan-like dip during workouts. Limas Sweed pt. 2.

No freaking way you can compare him to Limas Sweed unless you're just trying to plant a seed to your leaguemates Having said that, he does lack concentration sometimes, but not to the Limas Sweed extent coming out of college. He has all the tools to be a beast in the NFL.I would be ok if the Colts draft Michael Floyd too

The first negative that comes to mind when people think of Limas Sweed? Dropped Passes.The same is said for Julio Jones. That is where the linear comparison is drawn.

I see Jones actually topping out like Derek Hagan but not falling completely on his face though. Colts need some WR help, without a doubt though, but how high of a priority is it really?

Quick disclaimer, huge Tide fan living in TTown (in other words, Julio is my Jero...).

I think the Julio "drops" issue is overblown in many places. Julio has played most of his career at Alabama with an assortment of injuries, including a sports hernia, sprained knee, and broken hand. He plays in an offense and with a QB that is unwilling (or unable) to throw downfield with much effectiveness. Yet he's put up stats that are comparable with any WR in the country, including AJ Green

With that being said, you need to watch Julio away from the ball to truly appreciate what kind of FOOTBALL player he really is. He is the best blocking WR in the country (and it isn't close) and is the most physical WR I've ever seen. If you watch Ingram highlights from the last 3 years, you will see many of his runs being sprung by Julio downfield.

IMO, Julio will blow up the combine. Big, Strong, Fast, team player who has shown that he can play hurt and will do anything his team asks of him. Again, as for his drops, take a close look at the last 5 games of this season. His numbers are staggering (better than Green's) and that was playing with a broken left hand (pins and rods inserted at mid-season).

Unfortunately, I think the time is coming for many Bama fans that we look at Julio and think what could have been in college.

Here are some familiar Julio highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO8Wf0VKip4

Julio is a stud....the drop bs is because nobody can find any other fault. This WR class, with IMO 3 guaranteed studs (AJ, Julio and Blackmon) and 2 more that I think are underrated and likely to be studs (Floyd and Baldwin), is the best 5 deep class I can remember.....09 was great, but the top 5 in this class is something we may be talking about for years.....then add in a Broyles and my favorite sleeper this yr (Little) and you have quite a class.Disclaimer on Little...I am holding back on him only because of his limted time as a wr....and it may take some tme for him to develop, but athletically I think he is in the class of the top 5.