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Every year people project the Broncos and Panthers to take a TE in the 1st round and every year they pass. Why do you think this will change?I think Eric Winston will be a high riser after all the evals are done. I think we will see several teams try to trade up and take OT this year.
- While I agree that Hart has a future on Sundays, I did not expect anyone else to say that.I see Hart getting picked but in the middle rounds 4/5th round type.
Cutler.
Why would you propose to Elisha Cuthbert when you have Angela Lansbury at home?
I see you slotted Young to go #3 which is very feasable, but I can't see this trade happening. First off why would Tenn part with Volek to go with an unproven QB who doesn't know the system? They would have have to give up a nice rookie prospect and a proven guy in their system. It doesn't help their team get any better IMO. I could see Miami moving up to this spot by trading R. Williams and their first for the pick though. In less someone blows their mind with a trade offer they should stay right where they're at and draft Young. They aren't sold on Pennington who doesn't have the arm strength and can't stay healthy. They will never compete if they keep bringing Grampa Vinny out of retirement to bail them out.
19 QBs were invited to the combine and Hart was not one of them. He will not be drafted. There's a few QBs out there who were UFA developmental projects, and that appears to be the path Ryan Hart will travel. It's a long road with odds stacked against.
Outside of V Young he made the most improvement of any QB over the last year.
He also showed class when he got benched for the red-shirt freshman.
I see Hart carry a clipboard for a few years but I could see him developing into a starter.
I think Justice would be behind Feguson, McNeil, and Winston for sure. After that, he may well be the next Tackle selected. I happen to think the Oline depth, combined with a noticed lack of DT depth (which is always a coveted position on day 1 for whatever reason) could send Justice to the fringe of round 1, maybe to round 2. Right now, I think he could go anywhere between 20-40, but we'll see.ColinColin, again, if you knew Justice was coming out, would you fit him into this first round?
And to the person who asked about Ko Simpson, the answer is safety #1-3, probably a first round grade who will be driven into round two with this deep talent pool. He's a sophomore, but he turns 23 next season. If he comes out, the depth at DB is certainly improved.
Understood, but if sliding him back to FS is what the NFL is projecting that really changes the season long belief that he's a shut down corner. Obviously, he and Huff can play both positions (and will be tested and worked out accordingly). I just found it curious in Williams' case, because he has been discussed as a Champ Bailey type corner, which is far more valuable than a great FS. I can see the Ravens drafting a top corner, but not a FS. Regardless, he looks to be the first DB drafted, and some have projected him as the first defensive player drafted.
Really? Even if Cutler grades out even or slightly higher than Rivers (which I don't think he will), what would you do if you were the Lions GM?
Here's some intial comments on Davis from Mora:
Brady Smith looks to be on his way out the door this offseason. If they don't feel like Davis is good enough on the right side then they will probably take a DE pretty high. NFLDraftCountdown has them taking Tamba Hali in the first, which seems like a reasonable pick. Colin, what are your thoughts on Hali since you decided he wasn't worth the 17th draft pick?
You presume that San Diego would be interested in dealing Rivers for the obligation of a high pick. For example, who would San Diego possibly/take if they end up with a selection in the top 15?
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Every year people project the Broncos and Panthers to take a TE in the 1st round and every year they pass. Why do you think this will change?
I think Eric Winston will be a high riser after all the evals are done. I think we will see several teams try to trade up and take OT this year.
Colin, love the draft and think its spot on for the most part. Denver seems to be the glaring weak link in this draft due simply to the expanse of talent at the TE position already. Putzier and Stephen alexander have platooned but the Broncos have really taken an intrest in Wesley Duke who is a freak of an athlete. Its up in the air as to whether he can play in the pros but he's someone the Broncos are cooing about. 
Theirs no way Da 9ers take an O'line in the first round. Most of our O'line were hurt this season. We are going to take Deangelo Williams and trade him for bush. Then the Texans will trade Williams to the Jets for their pick, the one they got from the titans and hou will take a scrub. :-dI could only hope
I've heard of him switching at the next level for a while now this season.
Thanks. Makes sense. Not a downgrade, just a big fast dude with great football skills. I've been thinking Champ Bailey and now we're talking Sean Taylor?
Going into the Gator Bowl he's listed as 6'-3"/216 lbs. He plays the BC (boundary corner) position at Tech (the strongside corner, so he can help in run defense). He's willing to hit a RB and has the speed and skills to cover a WR. NFL scouts must think those kinds of things will be best used as an NFL safety. I can't really disagree.
If he puts on 10-15 lbs. between now and the draft I could definitely see him in the Roy Williams/Sean Taylor type of FS mold.
Where is the combine invites listed and is that list set in stone??19 QBs were invited to the combine and Hart was not one of them. He will not be drafted. There's a few QBs out there who were UFA developmental projects, and that appears to be the path Ryan Hart will travel. It's a long road with odds stacked against.
Outside of V Young he made the most improvement of any QB over the last year.
He also showed class when he got benched for the red-shirt freshman.
I see Hart carry a clipboard for a few years but I could see him developing into a starter.
Not set in stone, but pretty close. The initial invites go to seniors only. The list is generated from recommendations by the personnel departments of the 32 NFL franchises. There is extra room in Indianapolis for another dozen + players, these will mostly be underclassmen who declare. RSVPs (declines) can also add a few spots. Expect Leinart to decline and work out on his own for the scouts. Players who have great showings at the Senior Bowl, Hula Bowl, East West, etc Bowls, can also earn invites. What's important about this list is it shows you who the NFL teams are most interested in, and the omissions (Barrick Nealy, Justin London, etc) are more compelling than the list itself.
The Titans will be $10-$15 mil UNDER the salary cap by the time they make the restructurings/cuts they will need to in the offseasonJason Campbell.
Couple of thoughts...1) I don't think Young is coming out2) The Jets are more likely to get McNair than Volek IMHO...and even more likely to look at Kerry Collins or Phil Rivers3) Omar Jacobs isn't coming out [at least I don't expect him to]4) Ahmad Brooks isn't coming out b/c this is a FANTASTIC LB class and he wouldn't sniff that high regardless of his measurablesOverall a really solid first effort though Denver doesn't like drafting TE's, they like taking some guy that plays some other position and turn him into a TE. Doesn't work too bad.My
Every year people project the Broncos and Panthers to take a TE in the 1st round and every year they pass. Why do you think this will change?
I think Eric Winston will be a high riser after all the evals are done. I think we will see several teams try to trade up and take OT this year.
This makes absolutely no sense. The Titans have repeatedly said they want McNair back and both sides want to renegotiate. Volek has been horrible as a starter(stats in blowouts afe fun, but meaningless) and as has been noted, the Titans are playing Mauck, not Volek this week.This screams that they want to check out Mauck's ability as a backup, and that Volek will not be back. Volek hiring Rosenhaus as an agent was a further sign of this back in August.Glad to see you back into the mix HERD
Couple of thoughts...
1) I don't think Young is coming out
2) The Jets are more likely to get McNair than Volek IMHO...and even more likely to look at Kerry Collins or Phil Rivers
3) Omar Jacobs isn't coming out [at least I don't expect him to]
4) Ahmad Brooks isn't coming out b/c this is a FANTASTIC LB class and he wouldn't sniff that high regardless of his measurables
Overall a really solid first effort though
I agree. With Norm Chow there, I think Tenn would be falling all over itself to figure out a way to draft Lienart. I don't see them being that interested in Young. They have Volek, I would take Volek over YOung and again, that is coming from a true homer here. I think Volek has proven he can get the ball in the end zone and he all ready knows the system.
I'm fully aware that both sides are saying they want to get something done, but the Titans need to look long and hard at their situation, both from a cap perspective and the realistic notion of whether they can compete next year with or without Stevie Mac. He's due a $50 million roster bonus and is slotted to make $9 million in base salary, suffice to say it's hardly a reach to think they'll be significantly far apart in what each feels is a fair offer during renegotiations.This makes absolutely no sense. The Titans have repeatedly said they want McNair back and both sides want to renegotiate. Volek has been horrible as a starter(stats in blowouts afe fun, but meaningless) and as has been noted, the Titans are playing Mauck, not Volek this week.This screams that they want to check out Mauck's ability as a backup, and that Volek will not be back. Volek hiring Rosenhaus as an agent was a further sign of this back in August.Glad to see you back into the mix HERD
Couple of thoughts...
1) I don't think Young is coming out
2) The Jets are more likely to get McNair than Volek IMHO...and even more likely to look at Kerry Collins or Phil Rivers
3) Omar Jacobs isn't coming out [at least I don't expect him to]
4) Ahmad Brooks isn't coming out b/c this is a FANTASTIC LB class and he wouldn't sniff that high regardless of his measurables
Overall a really solid first effort though
Hopefully Hawk won't have any career ending injuries like Katzenmoyer.
He did play well against OAK and KC, 2 of the worst Ds in the NFL last year in shootouts. He played horribly against:
I'm pretty sure Chow isn't a big Leinart fan. He preferred Cassel (for his athleticism) when he was at USC, and he claimed Booty was the best all-around QB. Carroll insisted Leinart get the job, even though he wasn't Chow's preference, because of all the hard work Matt had put in-- Leinart was more familiar with the system and had more tutelage under Palmer. Chow later expressed "surprise" with Leinart's success. Chow, going back 30 years, prefers mobile guys who can make plays on the run and out of the pocket. Steve Young was his masterpiece. Vince Young may have him salivating, not Leinart. If Chow is enamored with a Trojan, be sure it is Reggie Bush. He has called Bush the best football player he has ever seen-- and he has seen some great ones.
Here is what Neil O'Donnell, former Titans QB who is now a sports reporter in Nashville had to say about the Titans offensive side of the ball in the offseasonBen Troupe - BackI'm fully aware that both sides are saying they want to get something done, but the Titans need to look long and hard at their situation, both from a cap perspective and the realistic notion of whether they can compete next year with or without Stevie Mac. He's due a $50 million roster bonus and is slotted to make $9 million in base salary, suffice to say it's hardly a reach to think they'll be significantly far apart in what each feels is a fair offer during renegotiations.This makes absolutely no sense. The Titans have repeatedly said they want McNair back and both sides want to renegotiate. Volek has been horrible as a starter(stats in blowouts afe fun, but meaningless) and as has been noted, the Titans are playing Mauck, not Volek this week.This screams that they want to check out Mauck's ability as a backup, and that Volek will not be back. Volek hiring Rosenhaus as an agent was a further sign of this back in August.Glad to see you back into the mix HERD
Couple of thoughts...
1) I don't think Young is coming out
2) The Jets are more likely to get McNair than Volek IMHO...and even more likely to look at Kerry Collins or Phil Rivers
3) Omar Jacobs isn't coming out [at least I don't expect him to]
4) Ahmad Brooks isn't coming out b/c this is a FANTASTIC LB class and he wouldn't sniff that high regardless of his measurables
Overall a really solid first effort though
Ultimately McNair probably stays in Tennessee, but it's VERY realistic to think both sides have enough incentive against that happening for negotiations to fall astray.
Volek is a goner, this much I agree. I'm just not sure whether Mike Heimerdinger and the Jets brass would really feel comfortable with him as their replacement for Chad Pennington as the face of the franchise. Volek is going to 30 next season, hardly a spring chicken to build around.
Just caught this at GBN:
If the above is true, Santonio stays in school.
