***Official AZ Cards Draft Thread*** (1 Viewer)

[LHUCKS]

1.05 - Levi Brown

2.05 - Alan Branch

3.05 - Buster Davis

I like it so far...I'm glad we went with need at 1.05...the OL could have three new starters this year in Gandy, Brown and Johnson.

 

[azgroover]

Mercy bump here. I suppose I like the draft so far. I'm not wowed like Denny seemed to do to me on draft day, but I guess these are guys that are filling big needs for the Cards that Denny left in his wake.

Any knowledge to drop on this Buster Davis guy? Think we'll grab another CB sometime tomorrow? I don't know if I can take another season of watching Antrel Rolle interfere on every passing play.

 

[LHUCKS]

Mercy bump here. I suppose I like the draft so far. I'm not wowed like Denny seemed to do to me on draft day, but I guess these are guys that are filling big needs for the Cards that Denny left in his wake.Any knowledge to drop on this Buster Davis guy? Think we'll grab another CB sometime tomorrow? I don't know if I can take another season of watching Antrel Rolle interfere on every passing play.

there isn't a second day cb that's going to take Rolle's job.Don't know much about Buster Davis but I like that we we're focusing on the middle on both sides of the ball...need to stop the run better and need to run the ball better.I hope Grimm can keep Branch's motivation level high...if so he could be the SOD.

 

[Captain Hook]

I am very happy with what they have done so far - props to Whiz and the staff.

And agree that Branch falling could be huge.

 

[Federal]

1.05 - Levi Brown

2.05 - Alan Branch

3.05 - Buster Davis

I like it so far...I'm glad we went with need at 1.05...the OL could have three new starters this year in Gandy, Brown and Johnson.

1.05 - Levi Brown - I have been anticipating this pick for months. By the time draft day rolled around I had my heart set on Joe Thomas, AD, or Laron Landry. Levi Brown @ #5 was my worst case scenario. Well I guess having someone from the Titans front office making this pick would have been the WORST case scenario, but still I felt deflated and disappointed. I know I know, it's a need, Grimm likes him, etc. etc. etc. But I have that same sunken feeling I did after passing on Terell Suggs for Bryant Johnson and Calvin Pace, and about as excited about Brown as I was for Wendall Bryant. I have been wrong before (was doing cartwheels for Leonard Davis, Thomas Jones and Andre Wadsworths), and must resign myself to be satisfied with the small reach for a massive need.2.05 - Alan Branch - This one perked me up, This was a guy many had projected going #5 to the Cards in early mock drafts. I understand why he slid out of the top 10, but was amazed he made it to round #2 and even more amazed the Cards pulled the trigger on moving UP in the draft (first time in almost 15 years!!). Branch is perfect for what Whiz and Pendergrast are trying to do on defense. This is what i felt like after AZ missed on Suggs but made up for it with the Boldin pick in round #2. Honestly, I like Branch over Brown straight up.

3.05 - Buster Davis- I watched a couple of FSU games and remember watching a stubby little LB flying around the field making plays. His play was captivating and exciting...My eyes were drawn to him, but I didn't bother to remember his name because I guess I just assumed he was too short for the NFL. Needless to say Buster Davis wasn't on my draft radar (I wanted a CB, D Hughs specifically), but I have watched a few more highlights, read more reports and I am actually pretty excited about the pick. I don't see a plethora of pro bowls in his future (lots of sam mills comparisons), but I think he could have a nice career a'la Ronald McKinnon. A guy who makes solid contributions while providing leadership for team in need of direction. I actually think Buster Davis could become a fan favorite here in the Valley sooner vs. Later.

Day 1 Draft Grade = b-

 

[azgroover]

Steve Breaston? I've seen him plenty, but is this just a depth move? Is BJs contract up after this year?

 

[S.K.A.]

I haven't been overly impressed by this year's draft either. I would actually grade them at a B- right now. Without Branch, they would be squarely in the C grade for me.

 

[cstu]

Steve Breaston? I've seen him plenty, but is this just a depth move? Is BJs contract up after this year?

Kick returner.

 

[azgroover]

Steve Breaston? I've seen him plenty, but is this just a depth move? Is BJs contract up after this year?

Kick returner.

If he's better than Troy Walters and JJ "Dives Before Any Contact" Arrington, the pick works for me.

 

[azgroover]

Mercy bump here. I suppose I like the draft so far. I'm not wowed like Denny seemed to do to me on draft day, but I guess these are guys that are filling big needs for the Cards that Denny left in his wake.Any knowledge to drop on this Buster Davis guy? Think we'll grab another CB sometime tomorrow? I don't know if I can take another season of watching Antrel Rolle interfere on every passing play.

there isn't a second day cb that's going to take Rolle's job.

Very unfortunate.

 

[tri-man 47]

Steve Breaston? I've seen him plenty, but is this just a depth move? Is BJs contract up after this year?

I think this is an excellent later-round pick-up (Michigan homer here). Dare I suggest that if Breaston can finally learn to hang on to the ball (as a WR), he could be as successful as Miami's (1.9) Ginn? Breaston could certainly be a force as an speedy, elusive return man. I give the Cards an A-.