This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
That was my thinking. Maybe he can move inside on obvious passing downs like what Charles Grant of NO has done before and what Justin Tuck has done for the Giants. Either way, I think it would be a great pickup if Ayers were to slide that far.
He is very versatile-From NFL.comOverviewRegarded as one of the nation's premier defensive players coming out of Marlboro County High School, Ayers struggled to earn his place with the Volunteers until his senior season.Renewed dedication helped him emerge as one of the few bright spots during a troublesome season for the Vols. He would go on to earn All-Southeastern Conference honors and shared the Andy Spiva Award, given to the team's most improved defensive player.For all of Ayers' physical ability, the coaches admit that he just recently emerged following a few inconsistent seasons."When Robert got here, he thought he was God's gift to football," former head coach Phillip Fulmer said. "He wouldn't listen to the upperclassmen -- not in a bad way, but he just didn't take to coaching very well. (As a senior) he's starving for coaching, and he's giving great effort. He's turned into a big-time SEC defensive end."Ayers wanted to be a linebacker but agreed to slide to defensive tackle, where the Vols had serious depth concerns. It would have been easy for Ayers to fight even a situational role in his last chance to show NFL scouts his ability at end. However, he was more concerned with his last chance to win an SEC championship."Obviously, I feel like I'm better off the edge," he said. "But I'll do whatever the coaches ask me to do," Ayers stated prior to his banner senior season.
Ramblin Wreck, TheDirtyWord, timschochet, Buffaloes, JetMaxx, HellToupeeHe's typing and I sent a PM to the Hank who has not been on since last night. So if a Pittsburgh homer wants to give some thoughts on who to take in case The Hank doesn't show up.
If this is the Colts pick - they still will need another DT in the draft who can play NT or UT on run downs.
The Titans tried to move up in the draft multiple times, but it was not to be.In Smith, the Titans get a shutdown corner who is not afraid to help in run support. He has a nose for the ball, and is a natural playmaker. Smith will be the replacement for Harper by next year, and I think will push him for the starting spot this year. Teaming him with Finnegan will give the Titans a dynamic duo for years to come. The only knock on Smith is his size, but there have been numerous elite CBs who have been small in stature.
The Hank has said before that he would pick Mack if there. I think this was a safe move.
Did you think Jax would be targeting DHB ..??The only way giving up a 5th makes sense to move up two spots when Oakland has so many other holes.I like that Oak landed DHB. ..should be a good fit, but could also see him in a Jax uniform.. interested to hear what Jax was targeting here.
That is exactly it. The Jags completely purged their WR's (Jones, Williams, Porter). sure they signed Holt, but they need a lot more than that.I also don't think the Raiders have too many holes that can't be filled in the rest of the draft and a couple of 2nd tier FA's.
Great job Atomic Punk. As a life long Raiders fan I would be very happy if our first two picks were B.J. Raji and Darrius Heyward-Bey.Atomic Punk said:
stevegamer said:
Edit...stevegamer said:
My apologies.But this was my pick anyway so GJ Buffaloes!I promise I'll make the next selectionMack was the man #1 on the Steelers list (besides the top 5 OT); with the versatility to fit in at RG instantly, with the ability to move into starting C within 2 years. Mack is intelligent, and loves to make contact.He will be a stalwart on the line for the next decade.** that and Idiot Boxer and the Steeler faithful are filled with glee! **Buffaloes said:
It was a reach
Like this pick, with Cushing off the board early. Don't like the gonzo trade tho.
If the player I want is there I may be calling you
Wow Bey in the 2nd round?Great job Atomic Punk. As a life long Raiders fan I would be very happy if our first two picks were B.J. Raji and Darrius Heyward-Bey.Atomic Punk said:
I almost took him in the 1st for Indy but Ayers was just sitting there.Wow Bey in the 2nd round?Great job Atomic Punk. As a life long Raiders fan I would be very happy if our first two picks were B.J. Raji and Darrius Heyward-Bey.Atomic Punk said:
no prob...just got a PM from San Fran saying he will pick in 10 minutes ore so. you can change the pick if you want
I don't like Laurinaitis and DHB is a project that I'm not wanting to try. The Rams want football players, tough football players and I think Delmas fits that mold perfectly. Remember that Atogwa was franchised last year and is only under contract for one year with the Rams.There are plenty of good lb's in this draft and since all those wr's fell to the second I think we can get some good value in the third or fourth round.Plus, it never hurts to have depth in the secondary.
