Andy D's 2nd annual Super-Mega, 3 Round, Post-Combine, (1 Viewer)

[scrumptrulescent]

so are we moving on to round 2 and 3 or am i going to be bored the rest of the day???

Oh, I've got rounds 2 & 3 all ready to go. I think I'll put up two picks at a time for round two and three at a time for round three since I'll be out tomorrow (Minnesota State HS hockey tournament time! ).

You can say that again.

 

[B Maverick]

27. San Diego Chargers - Kenny Phillips, S - Miami (Fl.)

Another pick that seems to be showing up more and more. He could easily go higher than this, but at the same time, his mediocre season and post-season workouts make him one of the the bigger question marks around. It would be difficult for the Chargers to not take a replacement for Roman Oben - Gosder Cherilus would be a fine pick here.

After releasing McCree, they're left with Eric Weddle and supplimental pick Paul Oliver at the safety spots. This pick helps them hedge their bets a bit.

This pick would make some sense for SD, and only make that secondary even scarier down the road. But I was thinking big-body, interior Dline or maybe Oline with this pick. Jamal Williams was hurt seemingly all year, and that line wasnt quite the same. But the nose position is a hard one to fill, and few guys can play it. If there's someone that fits their profile in this draft, they may look to go in that direction. A guy that I think that could really use would be a quick receiver like Jackson out of Cal. Theyve got the big-bodied WRs like Jackson and Chambers, and of course Gates is basically a WR. But with Jackson, theyd have that quick slot guy. Im sure he'd add value as a return man after losing Turner as well. Another pick that I wouldnt want to see would be Jonathan Stewart. He may slide down a bit, but I dont know if he'll fall that far. But the last thing I want to see is add another stud in there to back up LT, but I think he'd make a nice addition if he's still on the board.

SD has a 1st and no 2nd, 3rd or 4th (depending on the comp pick for donnie edwards). I love this pick and would be happy with a DT, CB or Oline.WR would be the worst choice for SD. They drafted Davis last year, traded a 2nd for Chambers and VJ came on in the playoffs. Of course Gates is their top receiving talent and LT can catch out of the backfield.

Sproles is a fine return man and in a pinch Cromartie can do it too. I dont think Desean would be avery wise pick.

Also, RB would be a bad move too. LT is still the man and there are plenty of later round rbs they can pick up and even some FAs they can look at to hold the backup until next year.

I would even be ok with trading down (this is around the spot where a player falls and a team like Chi may trade up for a QB, Brohm, Henne, Flacco, etc). Get another couple picks or another 1st next year. Seems to be the trend.

Good insight. Sounds like they'll really need to make that pick count, and I completly forget about them drafting Davis last season. So point taken. The Jackson pick would make little sense. And Sproles does do a heckuva job in the return game. Trading down seems like a good call if it helps them acquire an extra pick.

seems like every year a team or two makes a move to get back into the 1st rd for a player who is falling. I would be ok if SD moves down into the 2nd, grabs another pick this year and maybe a 1st next year.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

34. Oakland - Carl Nicks, OT - Nebraska

This pick makes so much sense it's impossible that it happens.

35. Kansas City - Aqib Talib, CB - Kansas

Releasing Ty Law necessitates taking this Cover 2 type back.

 

[massraider]

Beginning of round 232. Miami - Kentwan Balmer, DE - North CarolinaThe Dolphins were the worst team in the league against the run last year.33. St. Louis - Malcolm Kelly, WR - OklahomaBruce is gone and both Holt & Bennett are getting older.

Both of these moves make sense. Kelly seems like a great value there to me.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Beginning of round 232. Miami - Kentwan Balmer, DE - North CarolinaThe Dolphins were the worst team in the league against the run last year.33. St. Louis - Malcolm Kelly, WR - OklahomaBruce is gone and both Holt & Bennett are getting older.

Both of these moves make sense. Kelly seems like a great value there to me.

He is. The only reason I had him slip down here a bit is that he hasn't been able to run in the post season. If he can run something near a 4.40-4.45, I expect a team to take a shot at him in the first round.Also, if things shake out this way, I would expect some team to trade up for Brian Brohm.

 

[massraider]

34. Oakland - Carl Nicks, OT - NebraskaThis pick makes so much sense it's impossible that it happens.

Why I think an OT is unlikely here:Have no problem with O-line, but assuming Cable stays as line coach, this guy isn't a ZBS player. he's about 40 pounds too heavy. Maybe Zuttah or Tony Hills later. There's really no ZBS guys worthy of the spot. I think another DL, or a WR is a more likely position that goes here, especially with the talent still available.I wouldn't be mad at an OT, but this guy doesn't fit the scheme.

 

[Ridgelake]

Hmmm, so does Dallas go safety or WR here?

Everyone shoe-horns Felix Jones here, and I just don't see it happening. I think Dallas can find a complementary RB in round 2 or 3.

I would be seriously pissed if they took Felix here. If you're gonna use a 1st on a RB, he darn well better be able to carry the load. You can successfully argue Mendenhall and Stewart. But Felix is too small to be an every down back. How is his blocking? Think he can pick up a blitzing LB and keep Romo alive? And for a "speed" back, he sure ran slow at the combine. No, I really don't see how he would fit in Dallas at this pick.

Well that sucks because that's who I had there. Again, it's on the philosophy that they're looking for guys that can play right away. And I think you're wrong about a 1st round RB having to carry the load. Teams are getting smarter about this and I love the trend toward two guys sharing the load.And besides, 40 times don't tell the whole story. He had the 2nd best shuttle time, ran a 4.44 40 which was 8th best (still not terrible) among RBs, had a 33 in. vertical, and a 10'4" broad jump. I think he'd be a great compliment to Marion Barberl

28. Dallas Cowboys- Felix Jones, RB - Arkansas

Boring pick because everyone else has it. Still I really do think this pick makes a lot of sense. The Cowboys have to be looking for guys that can contribute right away since their window is wide open but could close just as quick. I think the 2nd tier of backs is overrated, but Jones is definitely at the top of the 2nd tier list.

20 minutes later, the booing still continues on this AWEFUL pick! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Just say no to Felix, Andy. Early Doucet, James Hardy or Reggie Smith. Heck, even Talib, but he's so similar to Cason that I could not see them paired together.

 

[twitch]

seems like every year a team or two makes a move to get back into the 1st rd for a player who is falling. I would be ok if SD moves down into the 2nd, grabs another pick this year and maybe a 1st next year.

So true. My guys are sitting in the top 10 right now for that very reason. For a team like the Chargers, young and without many obvious needs, theyre able to go in any direction. This seems to be a deep draft in multiple positions. Im sure theyre gonna make the pick count.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

34. Oakland - Carl Nicks, OT - NebraskaThis pick makes so much sense it's impossible that it happens.

Why I think an OT is unlikely here:Have no problem with O-line, but assuming Cable stays as line coach, this guy isn't a ZBS player. he's about 40 pounds too heavy. Maybe Zuttah or Tony Hills later. There's really no ZBS guys worthy of the spot. I think another DL, or a WR is a more likely position that goes here, especially with the talent still available.I wouldn't be mad at an OT, but this guy doesn't fit the scheme.

Hmmm. Good points. I didn't realize they ran the ZBS. Early iterations had a WR, but with the absurd signing of Javon Walker, I thought that unlikely.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

36. New York Jets - Red Bryant, DT - Texas A&M

Need someone better than Dwayne Robertson to anchor their 3-4.

37. Atlanta - Brian Brohm, QB - Louisville

A major coup as Brohm has first round talent but teams balk at taking a QB.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

19. Philadelphia Eagles- Limas Sweed, WR - Tennessee

Why the Eagles brass doesn't like taking skill players early is beyond me. This year, their hand is forced. After failing in their play to get Randy Moss, they take one of the two closest to NFL-ready receivers available.

I'm not a big fan of Sweed, but his time at the combine surprised me and this is the big bodied WR the Eagles need.

(Sweed went to Texas of course, not Tennessee)Although DeSean Jackson would make a heck of a lot of sense here - primarily as a returner.

Bah! How did I miss that. Sorry Andy.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

19. Philadelphia Eagles- Limas Sweed, WR - Tennessee

Why the Eagles brass doesn't like taking skill players early is beyond me. This year, their hand is forced. After failing in their play to get Randy Moss, they take one of the two closest to NFL-ready receivers available.

I'm not a big fan of Sweed, but his time at the combine surprised me and this is the big bodied WR the Eagles need.

(Sweed went to Texas of course, not Tennessee)Although DeSean Jackson would make a heck of a lot of sense here - primarily as a returner.

Bah! How did I miss that. Sorry Andy.

Same team colors? I mix up guys from Texas & Tennessee all the time. It's just how my mind catalogs things.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

36. New York Jets - Red Bryant, DT - Texas A&MNeed someone better than Dwayne Robertson to anchor their 3-4.37. Atlanta - Brian Brohm, QB - LouisvilleA major coup as Brohm has first round talent but teams balk at taking a QB.

Wow. Jets and Falcon fans should be happy with their 1st and 2nd round selections in this draft.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

38. Baltimore - Joe Flacco, QB - Delaware

The fast riser finds a home with a team that's looking at the not-good-enough Troy Smith taking over.

39. San Francisco - Chilo Rachal, G - U.S.C.

The o-line overhaul continues.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

Beginning of round 232. Miami - Kentwan Balmer, DE - North CarolinaThe Dolphins were the worst team in the league against the run last year.33. St. Louis - Malcolm Kelly, WR - OklahomaBruce is gone and both Holt & Bennett are getting older.

Man, I think this guy is lightyears ahead of the other WR's that are left. I wanted the Bills to take him at 11. I would hate to see him fall so far and the Bills not make a play for him. So close to getting him in the 2nd only to see us take a WR a few picks later that is not even on the same level as Kelly.(kinda like last year when we had to settle for Lynch when we should have traded up to get Peterson at all costs!)

 

[eric rymer]

38. Baltimore - Joe Flacco, QB - DelawareThe fast riser finds a home with a team that's looking at the not-good-enough Troy Smith taking over.39. San Francisco - Chilo Rachal, G - U.S.C. The o-line overhaul continues.

it'll probably happen but I don't like the Ravens pick. I would have thought they would have learned their lesson drafting guys that show a monster arm. I swear they drafted Kyle Boller for that same reason only. I remember he knelt down on the 50 and threw it through the uprights. That line is pretty porous, and they need someone with a little more mobility. But I would not be surprised at all if this was the pick.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

38. Baltimore - Joe Flacco, QB - DelawareThe fast riser finds a home with a team that's looking at the not-good-enough Troy Smith taking over.

it'll probably happen but I don't like the Ravens pick. I would have thought they would have learned their lesson drafting guys that show a monster arm. I swear they drafted Kyle Boller for that same reason only. I remember he knelt down on the 50 and threw it through the uprights. That line is pretty porous, and they need someone with a little more mobility. But I would not be surprised at all if this was the pick.

Just because one guy that had a monster arm didn't pan out doesn't preclude all guys with monster arms doing fine.

 

[massraider]

38. Baltimore - Joe Flacco, QB - DelawareThe fast riser finds a home with a team that's looking at the not-good-enough Troy Smith taking over.

it'll probably happen but I don't like the Ravens pick. I would have thought they would have learned their lesson drafting guys that show a monster arm. I swear they drafted Kyle Boller for that same reason only. I remember he knelt down on the 50 and threw it through the uprights. That line is pretty porous, and they need someone with a little more mobility. But I would not be surprised at all if this was the pick.

Just because one guy that had a monster arm didn't pan out doesn't preclude all guys with monster arms doing fine.

Actually, it does.Also, any WR that runs a 4.6 or worse, and is accused of being too slow, must immediately be compared to Jerry Rice.These are the rules, surprised you don't know them by now.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

38. Baltimore - Joe Flacco, QB - DelawareThe fast riser finds a home with a team that's looking at the not-good-enough Troy Smith taking over.

it'll probably happen but I don't like the Ravens pick. I would have thought they would have learned their lesson drafting guys that show a monster arm. I swear they drafted Kyle Boller for that same reason only. I remember he knelt down on the 50 and threw it through the uprights. That line is pretty porous, and they need someone with a little more mobility. But I would not be surprised at all if this was the pick.

Just because one guy that had a monster arm didn't pan out doesn't preclude all guys with monster arms doing fine.

Actually, it does.Also, any WR that runs a 4.6 or worse, and is accused of being too slow, must immediately be compared to Jerry Rice.These are the rules, surprised you don't know them by now.

Oh. Are all slow backs going to have Emmit Smith like production?(Just making sure I understand. )

 

[B Maverick]

36. New York Jets - Red Bryant, DT - Texas A&MNeed someone better than Dwayne Robertson to anchor their 3-4.37. Atlanta - Brian Brohm, QB - LouisvilleA major coup as Brohm has first round talent but teams balk at taking a QB.

Wow. Jets and Falcon fans should be happy with their 1st and 2nd round selections in this draft.

ATL gets a top DT, a QB to groom for a year behind Redman (who didnt play badly last year) and signs the top RB on the FA market. Not to mention the emergence of Roddy White (got me to the ff finals in my $$ league) and potential of Laurent Robinson and an excellent CoP guy in Norwood!The overhaul is looking good in ATL! They may have an offense yet!

 

[Andy Dufresne]

40. New Orleans - Trevor Laws, DT - Notre Dame

Another fast riser taken as the Saints continue to move into contention with a defense to match their offense.

41. Buffalo - James Hardy, WR - Indiana

Even with the Bryant Johnson potentially signing, they look to get bigger at WR.

Both teams would love, love, LOVE to get those picks.

 

[eric rymer]

38. Baltimore - Joe Flacco, QB - DelawareThe fast riser finds a home with a team that's looking at the not-good-enough Troy Smith taking over.

it'll probably happen but I don't like the Ravens pick. I would have thought they would have learned their lesson drafting guys that show a monster arm. I swear they drafted Kyle Boller for that same reason only. I remember he knelt down on the 50 and threw it through the uprights. That line is pretty porous, and they need someone with a little more mobility. But I would not be surprised at all if this was the pick.

Just because one guy that had a monster arm didn't pan out doesn't preclude all guys with monster arms doing fine.

I agree with you completely. it just seemed that Flacco just shot up the boards based on his arm strength. I could be wrong and it certainly wouldn't be the first time. the scenarios just seemed too much alike not to notice.

 

[B Maverick]

38. Baltimore - Joe Flacco, QB - DelawareThe fast riser finds a home with a team that's looking at the not-good-enough Troy Smith taking over.

it'll probably happen but I don't like the Ravens pick. I would have thought they would have learned their lesson drafting guys that show a monster arm. I swear they drafted Kyle Boller for that same reason only. I remember he knelt down on the 50 and threw it through the uprights. That line is pretty porous, and they need someone with a little more mobility. But I would not be surprised at all if this was the pick.

Just because one guy that had a monster arm didn't pan out doesn't preclude all guys with monster arms doing fine.

Actually, it does.Also, any WR that runs a 4.6 or worse, and is accused of being too slow, must immediately be compared to Jerry Rice.These are the rules, surprised you don't know them by now.

and Anquan Boldin for the more recent fans

 

[Andy Dufresne]

38. Baltimore - Joe Flacco, QB - DelawareThe fast riser finds a home with a team that's looking at the not-good-enough Troy Smith taking over.

it'll probably happen but I don't like the Ravens pick. I would have thought they would have learned their lesson drafting guys that show a monster arm. I swear they drafted Kyle Boller for that same reason only. I remember he knelt down on the 50 and threw it through the uprights. That line is pretty porous, and they need someone with a little more mobility. But I would not be surprised at all if this was the pick.

Just because one guy that had a monster arm didn't pan out doesn't preclude all guys with monster arms doing fine.

I agree with you completely. it just seemed that Flacco just shot up the boards based on his arm strength. I could be wrong and it certainly wouldn't be the first time. the scenarios just seemed too much alike not to notice.

Yes and no. He has great arm strength but shot up the boards because he played really well too.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

40. New Orleans - Trevor Laws, DT - Notre DameAnother fast riser taken as the Saints continue to move into contention with a defense to match their offense.41. Buffalo - James Hardy, WR - IndianaEven with the Bryant Johnson potentially signing, they look to get bigger at WR.Both teams would love, love, LOVE to get those picks.

Good picks for both teams. NO will love Laws non-stop motor. Buffalo will love Hardy's freakish size.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

42. Denver - Earl Bennett, WR - Vanderbilt

Cutler is openly campaigning to reunite with his fellow Commodore.

43. Carolina - Anthony Collins, OT - Kansas

Could start right away on the right side.

With the Bennett and Williams picks, I'm turning the Broncos into the Denver Commodores!

 

[Andy Dufresne]

44. Chicago - Early Doucet, WR - L.S.U.

Losing Berrian and Muhammad really hurt and resigning Booker doesn't solve the problem either.

45. Detroit - Jerod Mayo, ILB - Tennessee

Could be an ideal Tampa 2 type backer.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Is it stunned silence around here or is everyone eating lunch or something?

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

44. Chicago - Early Doucet, WR - L.S.U.Losing Berrian and Muhammad really hurt and resigning Booker doesn't solve the problem either.45. Detroit - Jerod Mayo, ILB - TennesseeCould be an ideal Tampa 2 type backer.

Andy don't make me Puke with Doucet. Chad Henne is out there....any olineman would help(yes even tho you gave us Otah).

 

[eric rymer]

42. Denver - Earl Bennett, WR - VanderbiltCutler is openly campaigning to reunite with his fellow Commodore.43. Carolina - Anthony Collins, OT - KansasCould start right away on the right side.With the Bennett and Williams picks, I'm turning the Broncos into the Denver Commodores!

I think I just heard Cutler erupt in a round of applause.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

44. Chicago - Early Doucet, WR - L.S.U.Losing Berrian and Muhammad really hurt and resigning Booker doesn't solve the problem either.

Andy don't make me Puke with Doucet. Chad Henne is out there....any olineman would help(yes even tho you gave us Otah).

Doucet is a lot better than he's given credit for. I can't imagine a season where the receivers are Booker, Bradley, and Hester.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

46. Cincinnati - Dustin Keller, TE - Purdue

Lovie has said he wants more from the TE spot.

47. Minnesota - Chad Henne, QB - Michigan

A solid backup plan if the Tarvaris experiment fails.

 

[jestertj]

47. Minnesota - Chad Henne, QB - MichiganA solid backup plan if the Tarvaris experiment fails.

C'mon Andy, a 2nd round QB? I would hope the team is looking for another player that could help this season in round 2.Besides, you know we'd probably give up our 2nd and two 3rds to move up and select him higher in the second round if we really wanted him ......

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

44. Chicago - Early Doucet, WR - L.S.U.Losing Berrian and Muhammad really hurt and resigning Booker doesn't solve the problem either.

Andy don't make me Puke with Doucet. Chad Henne is out there....any olineman would help(yes even tho you gave us Otah).

Doucet is a lot better than he's given credit for. I can't imagine a season where the receivers are Booker, Bradley, and Hester.

I can't imagine a season with the QB on his back all season or no running lanes.....again!

 

[Andy Dufresne]

47. Minnesota - Chad Henne, QB - MichiganA solid backup plan if the Tarvaris experiment fails.

C'mon Andy, a 2nd round QB? I would hope the team is looking for another player that could help this season in round 2.Besides, you know we'd probably give up our 2nd and two 3rds to move up and select him higher in the second round if we really wanted him ......

The Vikings are a team that quite often goes BPA. Sure there are other guys that they could take and likely would. But if TJax falters, the crew has to show that they're at least THINKING bout a contingency plan.A tight end is possible, but they seem sold on Shiancoe for some reason. Depth along the d-line? Another corner? All possible.

 

[midnightxxxx]

I have to disagree wholeheartedly with your KC Chiefs picks in the both the first and second round selections. Every fan board, local media and radio show have mentioned Clady if the Chiefs trade down. I fail to see how they would reach especially at pick 5 for a guy who potentially predicts by most sources much lower. If Jake Long is aviliable I see him being the consensus pick, however I could also see Ellis, Dorsey or even potentially Gholsten if they can not trade down. Just as LJ was insurance for Priest a few years back I see them positioning the same way with Jared Allen. Plus it gives them a lot of contract leverage on resigning Allen if he stays put in KC. Worst case scenario is they lose Jared Allen and groom a solid DE/DT. Our second and third round picks from last year have not exactly been playing well on the Defensive Line as well.

Also there is no way Aqib Talib makes it out of the first round. The only credible CB left in free agency is Lito Shepherd. Many teams have a very pressing need at CB. The dip in talent is substantial after the first five CB in the draft. Your positioning of Talib in my opinion is unrealistic.

 

[B Maverick]

47. Minnesota - Chad Henne, QB - MichiganA solid backup plan if the Tarvaris experiment fails.

C'mon Andy, a 2nd round QB? I would hope the team is looking for another player that could help this season in round 2.Besides, you know we'd probably give up our 2nd and two 3rds to move up and select him higher in the second round if we really wanted him ......

Any substance to the JP Losman to Minn rumors? I think Henne is underrated and would be a good fit. Top Rbs, Berrian and Rice outside. Could make a young QB not named Tarvaris look good!

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I have to disagree wholeheartedly with your KC Chiefs picks in the both the first and second round selections. Every fan board, local media and radio show have mentioned Clady if the Chiefs trade down. I fail to see how they would reach especially at pick 5 for a guy who potentially predicts by most sources much lower. If Jake Long is aviliable I see him being the consensus pick, however I could also see Ellis, Dorsey or even potentially Gholsten if they can not trade down. Just as LJ was insurance for Priest a few years back I see them positioning the same way with Jared Allen. Plus it gives them a lot of contract leverage on resigning Allen if he stays put in KC. Worst case scenario is they lose Jared Allen and groom a solid DE/DT. Our second and third round picks from last year have not exactly been playing well on the Defensive Line as well.

Clady is NOT a reach at #5. If anything, he's moving UP the boards after his solid last two seasons and terrific showing at his pro day. Many people, including myself, said that Levi Brown couldn't possibly go as high as #5 and look what happened there. Citing the LJ signing as reasoning behind taking a DE is also invalid. At the time they took LJ, they were a team in contention. Now they're a team that's rebuilding.

Here's an article with a direct quote from the Chiefs scout himself:

The Kansas City Chiefs, who select fifth, need an offensive tackle. Their representative told Dye that Clady "did nothing but impress" Monday.

Also there is no way Aqib Talib makes it out of the first round. The only credible CB left in free agency is Lito Shepherd. Many teams have a very pressing need at CB. The dip in talent is substantial after the first five CB in the draft. Your positioning of Talib in my opinion is unrealistic.

You are absolutely wrong. Talib's stock is fluctuating all around the board. His time at the combine was a less than stellar 4.47 and he actually got burned quite a few times this year and didn't have the year many think or were expecting.I can certainly see him as a first rounder, but it's not a lock. Opinions are decidedly mixdd.

 

[Sidewinder16]

21. Washington Redskins - Devin Thomas, WR - Michigan St.

Moss and Randle-El only caught four TD's between the two of them last year. Thomas gives the corps a size advantage that it simply doesn't have with the current group of smurfs. He had a breakout senior season and has not slowed down in the post season one bit. With Zorn running the WCO, I think Thomas is a better fit than Hardy, but that's just a feeling and nothing more.

It would be tough to bypass both Kenny Phillips and Reggie Smith as a replacement for Sean Taylor, but asking another Hurricane to fill Taylor's shoes would be unfair.

I don't think there's any way the 'Skins go WR with their #1. Despite last years stats you quote, WR is far from their greatest need, and I'd be surprised if Thomas was BPA here. They can address WR sufficiently through FA and/or later in the draft.'Skins need DL or OL, unless some other talent slips and makes them a BPA no-brainer.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

48. Atlanta (from Houston) - Tony Hills, OT - Texas

He's coming back from injury, but is a viable option with all the OT's flying off the boards.

49. Philadelphia - Fred Davis, TE - U.S.C.

Yes they franchised A.J. Smith, but he can't seem to stay healthy.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

21. Washington Redskins - Devin Thomas, WR - Michigan St.

Moss and Randle-El only caught four TD's between the two of them last year. Thomas gives the corps a size advantage that it simply doesn't have with the current group of smurfs. He had a breakout senior season and has not slowed down in the post season one bit. With Zorn running the WCO, I think Thomas is a better fit than Hardy, but that's just a feeling and nothing more.

It would be tough to bypass both Kenny Phillips and Reggie Smith as a replacement for Sean Taylor, but asking another Hurricane to fill Taylor's shoes would be unfair.

I don't think there's any way the 'Skins go WR with their #1. Despite last years stats you quote, WR is far from their greatest need, and I'd be surprised if Thomas was BPA here. They can address WR sufficiently through FA and/or later in the draft.'Skins need DL or OL, unless some other talent slips and makes them a BPA no-brainer.

That's the difficulty in mocking for an average team. They don't have any obvious needs, but could take a player for just about any position.I thought hard about putting a d-lineman there, but with the release (not that he performed anyway) of Brandon Lloyd, the 'Skins need another wideout and my opinion of the WRs that I think are available in the latter stages of round 2 are lower than most.

 

[TheFanatic]

46. Cincinnati - Dustin Keller, TE - Purdue

Lovie has said he wants more from the TE spot.

Who is Lovie in Cinci? There are two Lovie's in pro football? I find that hard to believe...

 

[Yenrub]

30. Green Bay Packers- Dan Connor, OLB - Penn St.

Linebacker, like runningback, seems to be a position that a lot of teams sleep on. This time, it's to the benefit of the Pack who like the Bills last year get to snap up an excellent prospect from Linebacker U. Rumor is, Connor may be better than Posluszny. If that's the case, a trio of Hawk, Barnett, Connor will be tough on the NFC.

At the very least he's an upgrade to the serviceable but not special Brady Poppinga.

Giants fans go

 

[Andy Dufresne]

46. Cincinnati - Dustin Keller, TE - Purdue

Lovie has said he wants more from the TE spot.

Who is Lovie in Cinci? There are two Lovie's in pro football? I find that hard to believe...

I meant Marvin, of course.

 

[Yenrub]

31. New York Giants - Reggie Smith, CB/S - Oklahoma

The blow of losing Gibril Wilson to the Raiders is softened with this selection. Similar to Griffin last year, Smith has the potential to play anywhere in the defensive backfield.

Could play corner in a pinch.

Not a bad consolation prize for losing out on Conner. Would much rather see the Giants get Conner in the 1st and Morgan (S-NC State) in the 2nd

 

[midnightxxxx]

Care to wager on your assessment? If Clady is drafted before or at slot number 5 overall regardless of team owning the 5 spot, and/ or Talib falls to the second round I will pay your fee's for the site or send you cash equivilent.

If either one of your predictions is true I am willing to fork over the cash. Risk free on your end as I would hate to take anything from you other than you saying I was correct.

I do like a lot of your predictions and the reasoning behind them but these for this team is way off base.

O-Line is incredibly deep in this draft. DE/DT is is much shorter supply of quality talent that is immediate which is what you want at the 5 spot. Although Clady is talented he is not top 5 talented in comparison to what else is avaliable due to supply and demand.

If you judge a corner strictly by his 40 speed wearing shorts and a tshirt your opinion is biased. The guy is a gamer and in saying that his game speed among many other facets is what makes him a top 3 to 5 corner in the draft.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Care to wager on your assessment? If Clady is drafted before or at slot number 5 overall regardless of team owning the 5 spot, and/ or Talib falls to the second round I will pay your fee's for the site or send you cash equivilent. If either one of your predictions is true I am willing to fork over the cash. Risk free on your end as I would hate to take anything from you other than you saying I was correct.I do like a lot of your predictions and the reasoning behind them but these for this team is way off base.

No wager. Glad you're having fun and taking it so seriously.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

50. Arizona - Tracy Porter, CB - Indiana

Antrel Rolle has been moved to FS so there's a corner spot open.

51. Washington - Brandon Flowers, CB - Virginia Tech

No value left at the DE spot means they help the d-backs get younger.

Porter ran a 4.29 at his pro day.

 

[BLOX]

50. Arizona - Tracy Porter, CB - IndianaAntrel Rolle has been moved to FS so there's a corner spot open.51. Washington - Brandon Flowers, CB - Virginia TechNo value left at the DE spot means they help the d-backs get younger.Porter ran a 4.29 at his pro day.

This is where I see Thompson making his move for Green Bay. Yep, trading up for Porter.I like the spot, don't think it will be Arizona though.

 

[midnightxxxx]

Nah not serious, but am having fun.