Redskins just drafted one of the rumored-Bucs-to-be-ad-nauseum Ryan Kerrigan. Believing the pre-draft mocks you'd think its going to be Clayborne or Bowers for us shortly.
I'll admit to being anything but an NFL Draft enthusiast, and indeed to knowing next to nothing about most incoming draftees, but with what I'm hearing about these QBs going in the first round so far, I'm relieved we don't need one.
I'm hoping Cameron Jordan instead of Bowers. Clayborn would be my 2nd choice.
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I know that DB and LB was also a need, but its hard to argue with getting a top-5 talent in the middle of the second. Health is obviously hanging over him, but its worth taking the chance in my view.
Clayborn has fantastic arm strength. I know guys emphasize size with linemen but a lot of guys have come out lately just fat, not strong, just fat - Clayborn actually has excellent upper body strength and uses his arms very well to create room for himself and does NOT let people get away from him. I like the pick.
Clayborn has fantastic arm strength. I know guys emphasize size with linemen but a lot of guys have come out lately just fat, not strong, just fat - Clayborn actually has excellent upper body strength and uses his arms very well to create room for himself and does NOT let people get away from him. I like the pick.
Yes, I don't see the problem with his Erb's Palsy at all. It's not like he injured his shoulder his senior season. He earned a starting job at Iowa and became a first round pick with it, to me it shows his dedication to go through a ton of physical therapy. Kinda like Connolly's right hand.
Comparing the first 3 rounds last season to the 3 rounds this season, I think we're actually having a better draft this season. Bowers is great value at 51 and I absolutely LOVE the Mason Foster pick. Very physical player that can read and get around blocks with ease. Also really good at creating fumbles.
But if they're healthy, a Bowers/Price/McCoy/Clayborn line is just downright scary.
Comparing the first 3 rounds last season to the 3 rounds this season, I think we're actually having a better draft this season. Bowers is great value at 51 and I absolutely LOVE the Mason Foster pick. Very physical player that can read and get around blocks with ease. Also really good at creating fumbles.
But if they're healthy, a Bowers/Price/McCoy/Clayborn line is just downright scary.
No question. Absolutely thrilled about this draft. I had a graduation ball for law school last night and was more excited about the draft than about finishing.
Ahmad Black is the 6th round pick. This is my favorite draft, I've liked every player selected. Black grew up a huge Bucs fan and his family has season tickets. Hoping Todman or Sturdivant in R6.
And i'm kinda pissed the Bears took Enderle. I was kinda hoping we'd take him, especially since with trading up for Stocker for a 2012 4th, pretty much seals that we're gonna get that 4th back trading Josh Johnson.
And i'm kinda pissed the Bears took Enderle. I was kinda hoping we'd take him, especially since with trading up for Stocker for a 2012 4th, pretty much seals that we're gonna get that 4th back trading Josh Johnson.
If we are trading Johnson I'm hoping for Tyrod Taylor.
Positives: Rugged downhill runner. Quickly presses the line. Lowers his shoulders and secures the ball with both hands as he enters traffic. Runs with good forward lean. Keeps his legs churning to grind out tough yards. Often able to break through the initial defender's tackle. Good vision and shows surprisingly light, quick feet and balance to step through the trash. Unlike many bigger backs, doesn't get carried away with being physical. Can get skinny through the line and isn't opposed to letting his underrated agility and speed beat the defender, rather than relying solely on his power. Saw time at fullback at USC and demonstrates a willingness to lower his shoulder to dictate the action as a lead blocker.
Negatives: Only marginal top-end speed. Might not be able to consistently beat NFL linebackers to the edge. Gets himself in trouble when he runs high, exposing himself (and the ball) to big hits. Has to do a better job of keeping his hands inside the pads of defenders when blocking in pass protection. Appears to have only average hands for the reception. Only caught four pass in over the past two seasons (for 76 yards) and has only 14 receptions over his career (176 yards, four touchdowns).
By the way, all the celebrating you hear isn't limited to Osama bin Laden's death. The Downie and I are also celebrating the fact the Indians have the best record in baseball!
