Official 2012 Draft Day Thread (Day 1 At Least)

[pbmax]

Hello and welcome to the event Howard Cosell referred to as “the most overrated, over-propagandized annual event in American Sport." Yes, I agree. Howard was dead wrong on this. We know we don't know anything and won't for 3 years. That's why its fun to overreact and only remember when we were right. Its just like March Madness, without any actual games.

If I were you, I would head over to Twitter where Bob McGinn is coasting on his fourth coffee of the day and has basically spilled his entire notebook into Twitter for the last hour. 15 posts in 45 minutes has got to be a record for him.

Also give Rastak a shout out and we hope he stops by.

Bretsky and Fritz will officially kick us off by giving the kiss of death to the first player they agree would be a fantastic Packer.

[Deputy Nutz]

Whats up bitches that don't know shit!!!

I am going on the record, this will be my last draft here at Packerrats. Here is hoping that TT goes kickers or punters on the first night of the draft!!!

I am going to be taking a long vacation from this place. No, not a Harlan vacation, one where you aren't going to be hearing from me for a long while. I wanted to hang around for the draft and then let it all go.

Good luck to Packer fan.

Good luck to me.

[sharpe1027]

Whats up bitches that don't know shit!!!

I am going on the record, this will be my last draft here at Packerrats. Here is hoping that TT goes kickers or punters on the first night of the draft!!!

I am going to be taking a long vacation from this place. No, not a Harlan vacation, one where you aren't going to be hearing from me for a long while. I wanted to hang around for the draft and then let it all go.

Good luck to Packer fan.

Good luck to me.

Your request for a vacation has been denied. You can check out anytime your like, but you can never leave.

[Deputy Nutz]

I fucking hate the Eagles.

[Smidgeon]

Whats up bitches that don't know shit!!!

I am going on the record, this will be my last draft here at Packerrats. Here is hoping that TT goes kickers or punters on the first night of the draft!!!

I am going to be taking a long vacation from this place. No, not a Harlan vacation, one where you aren't going to be hearing from me for a long while. I wanted to hang around for the draft and then let it all go.

Good luck to Packer fan.

Good luck to me.

Sh*t just became real.

[Upnorth]

Whats up bitches that don't know shit!!!

I am going on the record, this will be my last draft here at Packerrats. Here is hoping that TT goes kickers or punters on the first night of the draft!!!

I am going to be taking a long vacation from this place. No, not a Harlan vacation, one where you aren't going to be hearing from me for a long while. I wanted to hang around for the draft and then let it all go.

Good luck to Packer fan.

Good luck to me.

Blood in, blood out bitch! You can drop in anytime you like but you can never leave!

Also if Poe somehow drops to us I think I would crap my pants.

[Deputy Nutz]

Funny story now that you bring up crapping your pants, Poe actually had to come out of a game last season against Florida when he crapped his pants in the second quarter. It was a shame that he had on white pants.

I would want nothing to do with Poe if I was a Packer fan. Packers need a pass rush, they hold up against the run less badly then they do against the pass. If Poe is the last 1st round grade guy available then I guess TT makes the pick. I just don't like his make up.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Trade up for Ingram!

[sheepshead]

Howard was right, if he could only see it now. Add the biggest crap shoot in all of sports. Ill admit, ill be checking in regularly.

[Smidgeon]

Trade up for Ingram!

Rumors swirling that GB is one of six teams actively looking to trade up right now: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/26/report-jaguars-trying-to-move-up-to-get-justin-blackmon/

[denverYooper]

Looking to trade up in the 2nd round...

[Guiness]

Why would the Jags want Blackmon? Didn't they draft Matt Jones? Then trade for top 10 pick Troy Williamson? Oh, wait, that was so 2005, along with *cough cough* Odell Thurman. Guess they need help again.

[Scott Campbell]

Rumors swirling that GB is one of six teams actively looking to trade up right now: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/26/report-jaguars-trying-to-move-up-to-get-justin-blackmon/


Ted is eyeballing somebody.

[Guiness]

I see over on PFT that Bruce Allen has confirmed RGIII will be the #2 pick.

Not that there was really any question about that, but sure is a good thing the boys are paying attention to the comish. He can't even get the owners to pay attention to him!

[Upnorth]

Many days ago I said I would like to see TT trade up in the first, then trade back into the bottom of the first, with 12 picks we have ammo and elite needs. If we could get an elite pass rusher and an elite saftey we would be set on the d side for quite awhile. I will be amazed if it happened, but think it would make sense THIS year. I am happy he has only traded into the 1st once before and dont think this is a good path to regularly follow, however now is a good time.

[sheepshead]

Ted is eyeballing somebody.


More then that, he must have a serious crush on somebody.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Many days ago I said I would like to see TT trade up in the first, then trade back into the bottom of the first, with 12 picks we have ammo and elite needs. If we could get an elite pass rusher and an elite saftey we would be set on the d side for quite awhile. I will be amazed if it happened, but think it would make sense THIS year. I am happy he has only traded into the 1st once before and dont think this is a good path to regularly follow, however now is a good time.

I'm on board with this, but we'll see. It takes two to tango.

[imscott72]

I'm on board with this, but we'll see. It takes two to tango.

Do you guys realize the price it takes to trade up? Silverstein posted not too long ago that point wise if the Packers traded their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, they could still only get to the 14th overall..

[HarveyWallbangers]

Do you guys realize the price it takes to trade up? Silverstein posted not too long ago that point wise if the Packers traded their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, they could still only get to the 14th overall..

Yes, I realize the price of moving up. I'm not hoping to move up that far. I was looking at moving up ahead of Pittsburgh and New England. The most recent mock drafts have McClellin going in the top 20 though, so I'm not sure we'll be able to move up high enough to get him. If the recent mocks turn out to be close, then a trade down is more likely. There may be a group of OLBs with similar grades late in the first round, early in the second round.

[Rastak]

Hello and welcome to the event Howard Cosell referred to as “the most overrated, over-propagandized annual event in American Sport." Yes, I agree. Howard was dead wrong on this. We know we don't know anything and won't for 3 years. That's why its fun to overreact and only remember when we were right. Its just like March Madness, without any actual games.

If I were you, I would head over to Twitter where Bob McGinn is coasting on his fourth coffee of the day and has basically spilled his entire notebook into Twitter for the last hour. 15 posts in 45 minutes has got to be a record for him.

Also give Rastak a shout out and we hope he stops by.

Bretsky and Fritz will officially kick us off by giving the kiss of death to the first player they agree would be a fantastic Packer.


Thanks PB!

Haven't been here in forever.....


KFAN just reported that Schefter just reported the Browns and the Vikings switched spots, with MN getting 3 picks......no confirmation yet. Browns trying to ace out Bucs for Richardson I guess.

[Freak Out]

Hey Rastak you bitch. Long time no see.....welcome back. :)

[Brando19]

Thanks PB!

Haven't been here in forever.....


KFAN just reported that Schefter just reported the Browns and the Vikings switched spots, with MN getting 3 picks......no confirmation yet. Browns trying to ace out Bucs for Richardson I guess.

Welcome back, Ras!!!! Stick around after the draft! This forum needs you!

[imscott72]

Yes, I realize the price of moving up. I'm not hoping to move up that far. I was looking at moving up ahead of Pittsburgh and New England. The most recent mock drafts have McClellin going in the top 20 though, so I'm not sure we'll be able to move up high enough to get him. If the recent mocks turn out to be close, then a trade down is more likely. There may be a group of OLBs with similar grades late in the first round, early in the second round.

Yea McClellin is going to be close. I saw a mock earlier today that had us getting him at 28.

[woodbuck27]

Blood in, blood out bitch! You can drop in anytime you like but you can never leave!

Also if Poe somehow drops to us I think I would crap my pants.


I can't see that happening Upnorth. A logical destination for D. Poe is Pittsburg.

TT might pass on targeting OLB Shea McClellin as he see's some redundancy looking at his second round pick and OLB Bruce Irvin. At #28 TT should be able to go DE Nick Perry or DT Still. Nick Perry may be falling into the upper second round.

Others that should be in play at #59 are some of this group of prospects beasides Bruce Irvin:

DT Kendall Reyes
RB Chris Polk
*CB Jayron Hosley

About half of the teams have need at CB and can a team have too many? Not in our division which is going to shape up as a decent fight next season as the Bears have made strdes in FA and the Lions are for real. Surely the LIONS won't draft WR in round one this year.

We can't have too many TE's. I'm hoping that changes. TT allows our roster more CB's as inspite of conficting info. we get RE: Charles Woodson, moving to a safety spot. We have questions and severe need in our defensive backfield. (-:

It will be interesting to see what TT does. He might even employ 'the shadow allay' move ie trade up to the BROWN's second Round ONE pick. That gets TT clear of NE and Denver and it looks like they going 'D' at picks #25 #27. These fellas should come into play:

Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois
Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State
Andre Branch, OLB, Clemson
Shea McClellin, DE, Boise State


TT will be as always cool. He can do anything he wants to. Draft anyone he loves.

It's Ted Thompson's WORLD.

[Rastak]

Vikes got a 4th, 5th and a 7th for swapping with Browns.

[Scott Campbell]

Thanks PB!

Haven't been here in forever.....


KFAN just reported that Schefter just reported the Browns and the Vikings switched spots, with MN getting 3 picks......no confirmation yet. Browns trying to ace out Bucs for Richardson I guess.



Somebody else will now go on the milk carton!

Welcome back Ras!

[Rastak]

Somebody else will now go on the milk carton!

Welcome back Ras!


Thank you sir (you too Freak and Brandon)

[imscott72]

Vikes got a 4th, 5th and a 7th for swapping with Browns.

Total panic move for the Browns in my opinion..Giving away picks with so many needs is foolish..Great for the Vikes though..

[Rastak]

Total panic move for the Browns in my opinion..Giving away picks with so many needs is foolish..Great for the Vikes though..


I think the Bucs were probably aggressively trying to jump the Browns and they feel Richardson is a game breaker. They do have another #1 and still have their 2 & 3.

Vikes now have 13 picks including 5 in the top 100.


edit: that 4th is 118 not 100.

[Brando19]

Vikings are loading up for a great draft.

[Rastak]

Vikings are loading up for a great draft.


I hope so but we'll see....gotta make the right picks.


I almost hope they grab Claiborne....

[Scott Campbell]

I think the Bucs were probably aggressively trying to jump the Browns and they feel Richardson is a game breaker.


LeGarrette Blount will now punch someone from Boise State.

[Bretsky]

Thanks PB!

Haven't been here in forever.....


KFAN just reported that Schefter just reported the Browns and the Vikings switched spots, with MN getting 3 picks......no confirmation yet. Browns trying to ace out Bucs for Richardson I guess.


YO RASTAK

You need to keep your ass in here the next few days.........and after !!!

[Brando19]

Claiborne would be a good pick, but Kalil would help Peterson stay elite and add protection for their young QB.

[Rastak]

Hell, I bet they could move down and let the Rams grab Blackmon and still get Kahlil.

[imscott72]

I hope so but we'll see....gotta make the right picks.


I almost hope they grab Claiborne....

I'd rather they get Claiborne over Blackmon as a Packer fan. Blackmon has been touted the best since Megatron.

[woodbuck27]

Thanks PB!

Haven't been here in forever.....


KFAN just reported that Schefter just reported the Browns and the Vikings switched spots, with MN getting 3 picks......no confirmation yet. Browns trying to ace out Bucs for Richardson I guess.

Nice to see your Logo back Rastak. WELCOME BACK Man. (-:

[Rastak]

I'd rather they get Claiborne over Blackmon as a Packer fan. Blackmon has been touted the best since Megatron.


Oh, I don;t think he's close....smaller, slower.....great film though.

Some people actually think Floyd is better than Blackmon, and the Hill might develop into a better player.

[woodbuck27]

I hope so but we'll see....gotta make the right picks.


I almost hope they grab Claiborne....


The draft 'begins interesting' at Minny. Yes it is looking more now like you fellas go CB. How special is Morris Claiborne?

Here's a MOCK I just was looking at:

#1 Indianapolis Colts - Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
#2 Washington Redskins - Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
#3 TRADE St Louis Rams - Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama (via Minnesota Vikings)
#4 Cleveland Browns - Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
#5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
#6 TRADE Minnesota Vikings - Matt Kalil, OT, USC (via St Louis Rams)
#7 TRADE New York Jets - Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina (via Jacksonville Jaguars)
#8 Miami Dolphins - Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
#9 Carolina Panthers - Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State
#10 TRADE Dallas Cowboys - Mark Barron, SS, Alabama (via Buffalo Bills)

Ohh I just saw your post above. Minny traded down to the BROWNS.

" Vikes got a 4th, 5th and a 7th for swapping with Browns." Rastak

[HarveyWallbangers]

I'd rather they get Claiborne over Blackmon as a Packer fan. Blackmon has been touted the best since Megatron.

I'm not so sure about that. Guys with his measurables aren't usually drafted in the top 10. In fact, he'd be the shortest WR taken in the top 10 since Ted Ginn in 2007. Plus, he's not an elite athlete either. His vertical (35") and 40 time (high 4.4s on a fast track at Oklahoma State) were nothing spectacular by most accounts. To me, he's closer to Michael Crabtree than Calvin Johnson.

[ND72]

I hope so but we'll see....gotta make the right picks.


I almost hope they grab Claiborne....

Rastak.....holy balls, nice to see your Minnesotan ass again

[Rastak]

I'm not so sure about that. Guys with his measurables aren't usually drafted in the top 10. In fact, he'd be the shortest WR taken in the top 10 since Ted Ginn in 2007. Plus, he's not an elite athlete either. His vertical (35") and 40 time (high 4.4s on a fast track at Oklahoma State) were nothing spectacular by most accounts. To me, he's closer to Michael Crabtree than Calvin Johnson.



What up Harv?

Totally agree.

[Rastak]

Rastak.....holy balls, nice to see your Minnesotan ass again


Thx, hope they get your ND safety in round 2.....


They = Vikes

[HarveyWallbangers]

What up Harv?

Totally agree.

Not much. Moved to Lakeville. When was the last time the Vikings drafted somebody decent in the 4th round or later? Matt Birk in 1998?

Just kidding.

I guess John Sullivan (although I'm not that high on him) and Brian Robinson were decent. If they are going to turn the franchise around, they need to hit on more of these middle and late round picks.

[ND72]

You have both of my TE's Ras, why not another golden domer....

[AtlPackFan]

Thanks PB!

Haven't been here in forever.....


KFAN just reported that Schefter just reported the Browns and the Vikings switched spots, with MN getting 3 picks......no confirmation yet. Browns trying to ace out Bucs for Richardson I guess.

Rastak!!! Good to see you here.

[imscott72]

Thx, hope they get your ND safety in round 2.....


They = Vikes

Jags want Blackmon bad. You hearing anything about another Viking trade yet?

[Guiness]

Always so much talk and speculation of trades in the first, but it never seems to quite happen. I always thought the high $$$ cost of top picks prevented it in years past - the top teams secretly wanted out, but who was stupid enough to be buying? This is the second year with the new rookie salary structure, teams are getting accustomed to it, I wonder if we'll see the promised movement during the draft? We've already had two trades involving the top 10 picks!

Oh, and hi Rastak - good to see your shadow darkening the door around here. Mad says he missed you...with every bullet so far! *thank you* *I'm here all week* *try the veal* :razz:

[woodbuck27]

I'm not so sure about that. Guys with his measurables aren't usually drafted in the top 10. In fact, he'd be the shortest WR taken in the top 10 since Ted Ginn in 2007. Plus, he's not an elite athlete either. His vertical (35") and 40 time (high 4.4s on a fast track at Oklahoma State) were nothing spectacular by most accounts. To me, he's closer to Michael Crabtree than Calvin Johnson.


Yes Blackmon looks spectacular on Video Highlights. Maybe he plays faster and stronger than he is but there is a wide seperation between CJ and Crabtree. Your not the 'only' person that should see that.

[Rastak]

Not much. Moved to Lakeville. When was the last time the Vikings drafted somebody decent in the 4th round or later? Matt Birk in 1998?

Just kidding.

I guess John Sullivan (although I'm not that high on him) and Brian Robinson were decent. If they are going to turn the franchise around, they need to hit on more of these middle and late round picks.


Ray Edwards I think......not a ton of guys. BUT, you have 3 4th rounders you can get back into 3 or go from 3 to 2 perhaps.......


Lakeville eh? That's gotta be a bit slower than Mpls......

[Rastak]

Jags want Blackmon bad. You hearing anything about another Viking trade yet?


Nah, mayube when they are on the clock......I'd just grab Claiborne (although Kahlil wouldn;t exactly piss me off).

[ND72]

Nah, mayube when they are on the clock......I'd just grab Claiborne (although Kahlil wouldn;t exactly piss me off).

Just read Jacksonville likely offering 3rd and 6th to swap 1s with Minny

Could move 4 spots and get a 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 for it

[gbgary]

Thanks PB!

Haven't been here in forever.....


KFAN just reported that Schefter just reported the Browns and the Vikings switched spots, with MN getting 3 picks......no confirmation yet. Browns trying to ace out Bucs for Richardson I guess.

dude!! good to have ya back!!

[Rastak]

Just read Jacksonville likely offering 3rd and 6th to swap 1s with Minny

Could move 4 spots and get a 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 for it


No blue chipper then, but maybe demand 2 and 5 and then take Floyd at 7. maybe CB Gilmore? Grab OT Massie in round 2?


Not much Packer talk yet because their pick is a couple three hours away.....be interesting to see if TT moves up.



edit: Actually.......if Rams passed on Kahlil.........wow, that would work.

[3irty1]

Nah, mayube when they are on the clock......I'd just grab Claiborne (although Kahlil wouldn;t exactly piss me off).

Awesome that you're here.

Also I agree with you. Claiborne is the type that will win the game for you. Kahlil will just give Ponder enough time to lose it for you.

[gbgary]

Rastak.....holy balls, nice to see your Minnesotan ass again

glad i missed that post.

[Lurker64]

Hey it's Rastak, long time no see. Happy Draft Day everybody!

[HarveyWallbangers]

Ray Edwards I think......not a ton of guys. BUT, you have 3 4th rounders you can get back into 3 or go from 3 to 2 perhaps.......

Lakeville eh? That's gotta be a bit slower than Mpls......

Good trade though. Picked up three extra late round picks for nothing.

[pbmax]

Thanks PB!

Haven't been here in forever.....


KFAN just reported that Schefter just reported the Browns and the Vikings switched spots, with MN getting 3 picks......no confirmation yet. Browns trying to ace out Bucs for Richardson I guess.

Well, lookee here. What's up Rastak! Mr. Spielman just fleeced the Browns. Nice take for moving back one.

I also heard speculation on ESPN radio that the Vikings might try to convince the Bucs that they love Claiborne (recent rumor is that they HAVE to since they face Jennings, Megatron and Marshall 6 times a year) so they can trade back one more time.

[Rastak]

Well, lookee here. What's up Rastak! Mr. Spielman just fleeced the Browns. Nice take for moving back one.

I also heard speculation on ESPN radio that the Vikings might try to convince the Bucs that they love Claiborne (recent rumor is that they HAVE to since they face Jennings, Megatron and Marshall 6 times a year) so they can trade back one more time.


I think they do love Claiborne.....he'd be my pick I think.

[Rastak]

And here comes the commish - happy drafting rats....

[pbmax]

Well, lookee here. What's up Rastak! Mr. Spielman just fleeced the Browns. Nice take for moving back one.

I also heard speculation on ESPN radio that the Vikings might try to convince the Bucs that they love Claiborne (recent rumor is that they HAVE to since they face Jennings, Megatron and Marshall 6 times a year) so they can trade back one more time.

Might have to edit that, either it was the Bucs or Jags now that I am reading Twitter and CBS.

[pbmax]

I will admit it, just seeing the Patriots in front of the Packers makes me nervous.

[denverYooper]

Welcome back Ras!

[Rastak]

WOW, Luck went #1!!!!!!!!!!


edit: yes, your sarcasm detector went off.

[pittstang5]

Rastak, good to see you.

[Guiness]

Nah, mayube when they are on the clock......I'd just grab Claiborne (although Kahlil wouldn;t exactly piss me off).

I think they're foolish not to grab Kahlil if he's still there. Actually, I think they're taking a chance at moving down from 3 and maybe missing him.

He makes Peterson better, and will help Ponder develop.

Well, it's 8:05. Luck off the board yet?

[Freak Out]

How freaking crazy that Louisiana State could have two guys drafted top 10.

[Rastak]

I think they're foolish not to grab Kahlil if he's still there. Actually, I think they're taking a chance at moving down from 3 and maybe missing him.

He makes Peterson better, and will help Ponder develop.

Well, it's 8:05. Luck off the board yet?


Yes.

Actually they can;t miss Kahlil moving down because they moved down 1.

[Lurker64]

These are seriously the worst draft caps in history.

[Joemailman]

Is it a given that the Browns will take Richardson?

[Rastak]

Is it a given that the Browns will take Richardson?


Yup.

[Guiness]

Yes.

Actually they can;t miss Kahlil moving down because they moved down 1.

Oh, right, Browns were in the 4 spot. I thought Minnesota moved down further.

ok, it's been 3-4 minutes, just get up there and turn in the card already Washington. It's not like you have any decision to make.

[Rastak]

Vikes on the clock......

[Lurker64]

Five minutes left for the Vikings. I somehow think they're going to end up picking here. If they take Claiborne, the Bucs are kinda screwed.

[pbmax]

Anyone else here Eisen on NFLN? Nike is hot pressing names on the back of the jersey for the first rounders.

[Travbrew]

Five minutes left for the Vikings. I somehow think they're going to end up picking here. If they take Claiborne, the Bucs are kinda screwed.

Jeez, ya think they'll get it in on time?

[Rastak]

Jeez, ya think they'll get it in on time?

Likely.......:^)

[Travbrew]

Anyone else here Eisen on NFLN? Nike is hot pressing names on the back of the jersey for the first rounders.

yup, I caught that. Is that completely necessary?

[Lurker64]

Likely.......:^)

Vikings pick is in.

[Travbrew]

Likely.......:^)

Couldn't help but poke the bear!

[imscott72]

News is Vikings are trading back again..

[red]

And here comes the commish - happy drafting rats....

awesome to see you again ras

condolences on losing your team to LA

[red]

man, that pick sucks. ricardson might be decent in the nfl, but not worth the 3rd overall

[Rastak]

Kahlil to Vikes.

[imscott72]

Kalil to the Vikes..

[pbmax]

Eliot Wolf has got to learn to tone it down a little, from his Twitter:

@eliotwolf46 Our owner just came in with a stack of draft guides with stuff highlighted and circled #ohwaitwerenotthevikings

He takes a lot of public shots at teams/people for someone expected to be on a short list for a job.

[red]

Kahlil to Vikes.

pretty damn solid pickup. got the guy they wanted plus picked up a pick, nice

[Rastak]

TV coverage is the worst I've ever seen........why is everything minutes late?

[imscott72]

Jax traded to move to #5, and will grab Blackmon..

[pbmax]

Andrew Brandt ‏ @adbrandt

Things you won't hear at the Draft: "The guy we really wanted went right before our pick, but this guy'll do."

[pbmax]

Eliot Wolf has got to learn to tone it down a little, from his Twitter:

@eliotwolf46 Our owner just came in with a stack of draft guides with stuff highlighted and circled #ohwaitwerenotthevikings

He takes a lot of public shots at teams/people for someone expected to be on a short list for a job.

Eliot Wolf ‏ @eliotwolf46
And on the 116th Tweet, I might've gotten in trouble.
Retweeted by Tom Oates

[King Friday]

man, that pick sucks. ricardson might be decent in the nfl, but not worth the 3rd overall

Browns were in a no-win situation. They need offensive playmakers, and the only one worth taking in the top 10 picks after the QBs was Richardson. The WRs are even more of a stretch this early.

[red]

something big just happened, listen to that crowd

[Freak Out]

Oh oh.....Cowboys trade.

[red]

Browns were in a no-win situation. They need offensive playmakers, and the only one worth taking in the top 10 picks after the QBs was Richardson. The WRs are even more of a stretch this early.

yeah, but they were already in a no win, why give up 4 extra picks to make that mistake? great trade for minni

[Joemailman]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/justin-blackmon?id=2533038

OVERVIEW
Blackmon enjoyed a storied and productive career at Oklahoma State, winning the Biletnikoff Award (given to the country's top collegiate wide receiver) two years in a row. Blackmon is as athletic as former teammate Dez Bryant and was even more productive, filling in nicely for Bryant when he left for the NFL. Blackmon has the elite ability to contribute immediately and should be a top-15 draft pick.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Blackmon has a good frame and seems taller than he is. He is barely six-feet tall, but his elite leaping ability makes him a jump-ball, red-zone threat. He can excel from any spot on the field, and is reminiscent of Anquan Boldin when running "drive" and "underneath" routes. Blackmon will present serious matchup issues for opposing defenses when working out of the slot, which he did occasionally in college. His in-phase technique is extremely polished, and he can vary his speed to keep defenders off balance. He is slow off the line but uses his strength and jab steps to release with ease. A natural receiver, Blackmon understands how to read coverage and sit down in zones. He aggressively attacks the ball when it's in his large catching radius, and he uses his frame to box out defenders. He can also bail out quarterbacks with his skill for adjusting to poorly thrown balls on the run.
WEAKNESSES Blackmon is not as quick off the ball as his athleticism would suggest. He has good top-end speed and acceleration in the open field, but struggles to get enough burst to separate in short areas. An elongated stride makes it difficult for him to run sharp routes. Much of his production came from making plays at the point of the catch and after; he doesn't get himself open through route-running. He is an all-or-nothing blocker who can't recover after whiffing, and will have to improve in that area. His stride hampers his ability to change direction and could be his biggest problem in the NFL, where he'll be covered by premier athletes.

[pbmax]

OK. Who has a functioning draft tracker site? NFLN and ESPN both keep crashing Firefox.

[gbgary]

boys traded 14 and 45 to move up to 6th. if that's all it takes tt can move up too with all the picks he has.

[pittstang5]

TV coverage is the worst I've ever seen........why is everything minutes late?

Thought it was just me.

[Rastak]

From espn live chat: Matt Williamson: Well said KC....Blackmon is a nice WR with little bust potential, but he isn't AJ Green or Calvin J by a long stretch

[Upnorth]

They are too busy taking pics of the drafted players. Just tell us the picks and quit fawning damn it. Some of us are impatcient

[MadScientist]

So the Browns give up a 4, 5 and 7 just to move up 1, and Jax only gives up a 4 to move up 2 spots. Minny got a great deal. Hate it when other NFCN make smart draft moves.

[Fosco33]

I think Blackmon should be a big time player - but he'll make a bigger splash on a good organization in a few years after becoming a free agent.

[pbmax]

Forget it. Just added Schefter to Twitter. Like having an UPI wire ticker.
Cowboys want Claiborne apparently. Rams got the Boys second round pick.

[Rastak]

Thought it was just me.


These dipshits wanted to make some drama - but the fucking internet exists and we know the pick even if you wait 5 minutes to broadcast it.

[pbmax]

Thought it was just me.

Everyone is complaining about ESPN oN Twitter. Maybe NFLN?

[King Friday]

boys traded 14 and 45 to move up to 6th. if that's all it takes tt can move up too with all the picks he has.

Dallas moved up for cheap because they found someone who really wanted to move down...and there isn't anyone worth the #6 pick left.

[Rastak]

Everyone is complaining about ESPN oN Twitter. Maybe NFLN?


Same thing! That's what I was watching.

[Rastak]

Dallas moved up for cheap because they found someone who really wanted to move down...and there isn't anyone worth the #6 pick left.


Claiborne was WELL worth it.

[Joemailman]

Bucs going with Coples?

[woodbuck27]

Can you believe that. Maurice Claiborne is a Cowboy. That's wild as it seemed they coveted S Mark Barron.

[Freak Out]

They all kind of suck....traffic must be crazy.

[pbmax]

Schefter added to Twitter feed 5 minutes ago. He has 9 Tweets.

Tampa wants Safety Mark Barron. Too bad they aren't still in the division.

[pbmax]

Kareem Copeland ‏ @kareemcopeland

Damn RT @SI_PeterKing The Rams OWN the second round. They have the 1st pick of the round, 33d overall (their own), 39th (wash) 45th (Dallas)

[Joemailman]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/morris-claiborne?id=2533059

VERVIEW
The winner of the Jim Thorpe Award (given to the country's top defensive back) opted to forgo his senior year and enter the draft. He is huge for the position and has great speed. A very explosive athlete, Claiborne should easily press for a starting role wherever he lands. He covered top-tier talent in the SEC and is as polished as corners come. He has first-round value and shouldn't last long in the draft.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Claiborne is an aggressive cover man who likes to use his tall frame and long arms to get in receivers' faces, shock them at the line of scrimmage and disrupt their timing. When he punches, he makes his presence felt. He can run with his back to the ball at the receiver's hip using a press/bail technique and looks natural running with his man in-phase while still keeping an eye on the ball. Claiborne is such a gifted athlete with uncommon body control that he runs with his man fluidly up and down the field and still be able to break off at any time and get involved in plays coming across him. As a zone defender, he is simply an explosive athlete with length and can keep plays in front of him and react quick enough to meet the man at the ball. He is physical in run support and will have no problem coming up to tackle from the edge.
WEAKNESSES Claiborne can sometimes be lazy with his technique. Working in off-man coverage, he has a tendency to get his pad level high in his backpedal, diluting the explosiveness that makes him so effective out of his breaks.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Good to see you back Rastak.

[Deputy Nutz]

I am confused with all this twattering

[Deputy Nutz]

I think all of this trading will work well for the Packers.

[Lurker64]

This is a crazy draft, despite all of the players people thought would go in the top 6 being taken in the top six (it just took four trades to do it.)

[Smeefers]

Man, they just slaughtered clairborne on espn.

[Rastak]

S Baron to the Bucs.....Bills are bummed I would guess.

[imscott72]

Can't believe how far Barron rose on the charts..Will Miami take Tannehill now?

[pbmax]

I am confused with all this twattering

It actually makes me long for an actual wire ticker. Half the Tweets are useful, everything else is either a joke or people saying HA! to the joke.

Its way too much like a message board to be useful. :shock:

[Lurker64]

S Baron to the Bucs.....Bills are bummed I would guess.

Donte Whitner 2.0 IMO.

[Smeefers]

Is it just me, or does mark baron kinda have princess lea hair?

[Rastak]

Fins grab Tanehill?


edit: imscott first

[Cheesehead Craig]

It actually makes me long for an actual wire ticker. Half the Tweets are useful, everything else is either a joke or people saying HA! to the joke.

Its way too much like a message board to be useful. :shock:

HA!

[pbmax]

Peter King says Tannehill.

[pbmax]

Is it just me, or does mark baron kinda have princess lea hair?

Metal bikini suit?

[Rastak]

I can believe that PB



and there it is......

[Freak Out]

Metal bikini suit?

Glad I'm not watching the draft then. :)

[Deputy Nutz]

Bust!!!

[red]

damn, no D_lineman or linebackers taken yet, good for us

[denverYooper]

Well, we're about to see if the run on DL/OLB starts.

[red]

mike sherman has already ruined the fins and he just got there

[Smeefers]

Im actually surprised tanninhil didnt drop.


Man, the fans there are douchebags. Im sick listening to the chanting.

[Deputy Nutz]

WOW Sherman has another chance to fuck up this guy, last year wasn't bad enough

[imscott72]

Sherminator gets his guy..What a reach for Tanny..

[Joemailman]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/ryan-tannehill?id=2532956

OVERVIEW
Tannehill is a dynamic athlete at quarterback, which could stem from his two-plus years at receiver with the Aggies before becoming their starting signal-caller. In his early starts at quarterback, Tannehill was more of a gunslinger than a refined thrower, but he now has morphed into an efficient pocket passer. Tannehill is a also fierce competitor with the overall tools to be a first-round selection and eventual starter in the NFL.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS When dropping, Tannehill is calm and makes it obvious that he is a natural athlete at the position. He has a good feel for pressure and has turned his scrambling ability into a big asset, as he has developed a great feel for extending the play. He is mechanically sound and can anticipate where the receiver will be, and displays fairly consistent accuracy throughout all routes. He is a consummate running threat.
WEAKNESSES Tannehill has only displayed for one year that he has the arm and decision-making at quarterback to start in the NFL. He did a lot to dispel concerns in his senior year, but he will need to continue to develop and likely won't be a starting option as a rookie.

[pbmax]

Am I nuts (common noun version) or is there no dying need for defense except Buffalo at 10 and Chargers at 18?

Cardinals, Carolina, KC, Seattle all need O

[pbmax]

Sherminator gets his guy..What a reach for Tanny..

I think the owner got his guy.

[Rastak]

Kuechly to the Panthers - nice pick.

[red]

this sucks, they're telliong us what picks are already in 15 minutes before they announce it

TELL US ASSHOLES

[Joemailman]

Well, we're about to see if the run on DL/OLB starts.

You would think so. Thought Coples would be gone by now.

[denverYooper]

Well, there's a surprise...

[Deputy Nutz]

Am I nuts (common noun version) or is there no dying need for defense except Buffalo at 10 and Chargers at 18?

Cardinals, Carolina, KC, Seattle all need O

Great pick by Carolina, I guess they needed defense

[red]

Kuechly to the Panthers - nice pick.

the next dan morgan? without the injuries? dude seems like a stud

[pbmax]

Am I nuts (common noun version) or is there no dying need for defense except Buffalo at 10 and Chargers at 18?

Cardinals, Carolina, KC, Seattle all need O

Philly wants O too, right?

Rumor was NE wanted to get to 12. But couldn't you get top teens and have missed only 3 D talents?

[Deputy Nutz]

You would think so. Thought Coples would be gone by now.

guy is sort of a jag

[imscott72]

Sounds like Gilmore to Buffalo at 10..

[pbmax]

There goes my theory. Schefter has Stephen Gilmore to Buffalo now.

[imscott72]

guy is sort of a jag

Yea Coples is projected into the mid teens now..Bad attitude..

[pbmax]

Great pick by Carolina, I guess they needed defense

The talent seems fine, but don't they need O talent more?

[woodbuck27]

OK so Calolina goes **solid and BPA overlooking Courtenay COX where many MOCKS had him.

Luke Kuechley had a 96 Grade. COX way down at 95.

** This is a clean player. A great pick.

[Rastak]

Gilmore sure went high - he goes to the Bills.

[pbmax]

the next dan morgan? without the injuries? dude seems like a stud

Prisco says next Urlacher.

[Bretsky]

damn, no D_lineman or linebackers taken yet, good for us


Wait til about pick eighteen...........the run on the OLB's IMO will then start

[imscott72]

I'm surprised Fletcher Cox is still out there..Best DT on the board...

[red]

Gilmore sure went high - he goes to the Bills.
dude was only being mocked a few times in the first round until like a month ago

[denverYooper]

Prisco says next Urlacher.

So... he has no neck?

[red]

Prisco says next Urlacher.

i know bears fans wouldn't like that, but i'd take the next urlacher in a second

[pbmax]

dude was only being mocked a few times in the first round until like a month ago

Makes you wonder if teams change their mind or draftniks get a report and change the mock.

[pbmax]

Wait til about pick eighteen...........the run on the OLB's IMO will then start

I can see that.

[Bretsky]

Anybody notice.......Tannehill


HOT HOT GIRLFRIEND...............blondie grailee........mmmmm

[King Friday]

Prisco says next Urlacher.

STD magnet?

[Rastak]

Wait til about pick eighteen...........the run on the OLB's IMO will then start


Nice sig - thanks Bretsky!



There goes Poe!

[denverYooper]

WHOA!

[Bretsky]

POE BEFORE COX ...................WOW

[pbmax]

dude was only being mocked a few times in the first round until like a month ago

I wonder if that was who the Patriots wanted if they traded up to 12. They need help, though I thought safety and pass rush were higher on the list.

[imscott72]

Poe?? Wow...Was projected in the 20's...

[Joemailman]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/dontari-poe?id=2533435


OVERVIEW
Poe is a big man who will likely improve a 3-4 defense working as its anchor inside at NT. His best attribute is his ability to occupy space inside and allow those on the second level to flow and make plays. He can use his strength to overpower most blockers and use his athletic ability to be a threat making plays around the ball. Poe has the build and athleticism to be picked late in the first round.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Strong lower body so that he can stabilize his position. His athletic ability and quickness force the use of a double team, and he can wreak havoc around the ball. Poe uses his strong hands to keep defenders at bay and throw them around to create opportunities. He is a consistent defender who combines size, strength, athletic ability, and understanding.
WEAKNESSES Poe can't do much else besides be an effective lane-clogger within the right scheme. He doesn't have the versatility to move outside to end in a 3-4, a trend that has been seen from many teams who like to get girth and athleticism on the edge of their line. He is not very quick off the ball, and although he is a good athlete for his size, he could struggle to create "splash" plays for himself early on at the next level, where he will likely be facing double teams and much stronger interior lineman.

[packrulz]

Poe= workout warrior

[pittstang5]

Eagles want cox

[Rastak]

Eagles want cox

And it makes sense......

[pbmax]

KC must be getting everyone on O back healthy. That's a hoody GM tree pick Bretsky.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Poe?? Wow...Was projected in the 20's...

So much for putting too much faith in the mocks

[Deputy Nutz]

Eagles want cox

I agree, Eagles are a bunch of fags

[imscott72]

Eagles trade up to #12..

[woodbuck27]

Five big DL players at the top of the board.

I wonder if Matt Flynn is tuned in?

Looks like the Eagles have moved up to them (Seattle) and will draft **DT Fletcher Cox.

This man is BIG ...this man is STRONG. The Eagles are some HAPPY. Their having a solid off season.

[Rastak]

Eagles gave up 15 & 114 & 172 to move up with Seahawks

[pbmax]

For Seattle's No. 12, Eagles gabe up 2012 #15, 2012 #114, 2012 #172. -Schefter

[imscott72]

Cox to Philly? Sounds like Floyd to Arizona..

[red]

so, its only costing like a 4th to move up 5 or 6 sports right now? don't we have like 15 of those 4th round picks.

trade one of those fuckers and move up close to 20 or so

[Deputy Nutz]

This draft is weird

[Bretsky]

I'd just like to point out........My RAMS.........lights out getting all those second round picks !!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT PLAN !

[HarveyWallbangers]

Prisco says next Urlacher.

Seems like a bad comparison. Urlacher is a huge LB. This guy looks like he has pretty ordinary size.

[pbmax]

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter

Arizona told Larry Fitzgerald it would take Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd. Arizona's up. Let's see if true to word.

[Rastak]

Pack locked in on OLB?

[woodbuck27]

So much for putting too much faith in the mocks

The EXPERTS are bang on in their grades it's just confusing as to who goes where.

You and I always want pizza. NFL teams have different priority needs.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Gilmore sure went high - he goes to the Bills.

There was some buzz on this kid. I read scouts that liked him more than the LSU kid.

[pbmax]

Seems like a bad comparison. Urlacher is a huge LB. This guy looks like he has pretty ordinary size.

Prisco is usually pretty tied into the NFL, but unsure how he does with college evaluations. As with everything today, Id take it with a grain of salt, esp. if you are right about the size. Urlacher no longer looks like a SS.

[Bretsky]

KC must be getting everyone on O back healthy. That's a hoody GM tree pick Bretsky.

HOODY, while the greatest coach in the history of the NFL, lacks in picking the right players. He's great at working these deals but his drafts lately have been average at best.

He's no GM Genius Jerry when it comes to selecting players

[Rastak]

There was some buzz on this kid. I read scouts that liked him more than the LSU kid.


Read the same things.

[red]

Pack locked in on OLB?
you would think so, but you never know what TT is gonna do

pretty much all of us are guessing one OLB or another, or maybe d-line

[woodbuck27]

Pack locked in on OLB?

We still have TT as OUR GM. Nobody knows. (-:

[Bretsky]

Here comes Chandler Jones or Flody.......I'm guessing Jones

[HarveyWallbangers]

I'd just like to point out........My RAMS.........lights out getting all those second round picks !!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT PLAN !

That last trade seemed one sided. And not to their benefit. The got a nice haul for the RGIII trade.

[pbmax]

Pack locked in on OLB?

Possibly, but not if you have a solid DE who can move into the pocket on a pass down. Would help immensely.

[pbmax]

HOODY, while the greatest coach in the history of the NFL, lacks in picking the right players. He's great at working these deals but his drafts lately have been average at best.

He's no GM Genius Jerry when it comes to selecting players

You are right about his recent history. However, he may have just faked the Eagles into trading 3 picks to get Cox.

[Joemailman]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/fletcher-cox?id=2533051

OVERVIEW
Cox is an early-entry junior who was a starter for two-and-a-half years at Mississippi State. He is a raw athlete who has room to develop. He has an impressive frame and is one of the more talented athletes at his position in the country. He relies heavily on his natural ability to make splash plays and has major upside.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Cox is an impressive athlete who is capable of making big plays from the interior of the defensive line. He is extremely fast off the ball and can get into the backfield as quickly as any tackle prospect in the country. He has a high motor and pursues down the line of scrimmage with aggression. He can snap his hips into the offensive line to get a blowback effect; he can also dip and rip his hips around would-be tacklers to get into the backfield. Cox keeps blockers off of him with very active hands. He is a serious athlete who would immediately bolster the front of any defense and would work well in a rotation.
WEAKNESSES Cox allows himself to get completely washed away when faced with a double team, a symptom of his rawness. He tries to rely too much on his athleticism when working against the run; he doesn't think to set an anchor and remain a presence and gap-filler within the scheme he plays in. Cox could be a high-risk, high-reward player as a rookie.

[Bretsky]

That last trade seemed one sided. And not to their benefit. The got a nice haul for the RGIII trade.


Yes, it seemed like they should have got more than a second......but........still love their strategy. There will have a shot at drating three future stars in round two

[Rastak]

Yes, it seemed like they should have got more than a second......but........still love their strategy. There will have a shot at drating three future stars in round two



Bunch of 2 rounders? There's gold in them thar hills.

[Bretsky]

You are right about his recent history. However, he may have just faked the Eagles into trading 3 picks to get Cox.


Lately his trades have looked magical but his picks have been puke. If he capitalizes on all these picks...franchise...

[HarveyWallbangers]

Yes, it seemed like they should have got more than a second......but........still love their strategy. There will have a shot at drating three future stars in round two

So, after all these years you finally have come to TT's way of thinking.
:)

[Rastak]

Cards take Floyd!

[Bretsky]

Fitz and Floyd....time for a run on defense I think

[Rastak]

Rams pissed - or they grab Hill......

[pbmax]

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter

Arizona did wind up drafting Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd. Which should leave LSU DT Michael Brockers for St. Louis.

[red]

so, the cards have fitz, and now floyd, but still no one to throw the ball to either

nice

[HarveyWallbangers]

Anybody think Weedon is this year's Andy Dalton?

[Rastak]

Good point Red

[mmmdk]

I like this Floyd kid, gonna be special!

[Joemailman]

OVERVIEW
Floyd has been a game changer at the collegiate level and possesses the size, aggressiveness and game experience to make a difference early in his transition to the NFL. Floyd has been an extremely productive deep threat, as well as a physical blocker and a reliable third-down playmaker, for the Fighting Irish throughout his career. His on-field maturity, physical nature and ability to make the big catch will outweigh some off-field mishaps, as Floyd projects to be one of the first receives taken in the draft.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Floyd is a polished receiver who shows a burst off the line of scrimmage, despite his frame. He is a solid route runner who will consistently make the big catch. He is an excellent athlete who is strong and contributes in the run game with his physicality on the edge. A receiver who is tough across the middle, Floyd will make the difficult catch and get upfield. Floyd brings that No. 1 receiver presence to the next level and projects to produce to that standard. Floyd's frame and explosiveness off the line make him a presence that is felt by opposing defenses. As a blocker, Floyd will do more than just mirror defenders, as he will come down the line of scrimmage and crack linebackers. He is a red-zone threat at any level.
WEAKNESSES Floyd does not have game-breaking speed as a deep threat, and he hasn't always been consistent. Prior injuries could raise a red flag, along with various off-field issues.

[Rastak]

Anybody think Weedon is this year's Andy Dalton?


Could be....alot of people like him. And he doesn't have red hair that I know of......

[woodbuck27]

Arizona Team Needs: Offensive Line, Outside Linebacker, Wide Receiver

It should be.... OT Riley Reiff but NO! ............... It's WR Malcolm Floyd.

Help for Larry Fitzerald. He and Malcolm Floyd will develop a special relationship. This team just got alot better.

[imscott72]

Gotta think Ingram or Brockers to the Rams..

[red]

Anybody think Weedon is this year's Andy Dalton?

except weeden is like 20 years older

[Lurker64]

Pack locked in on OLB?

With Gilmore off the board, it's almost certainly a DE or an OLB. Outside chance of Harrison Smith, but doubt he's BVA.

[Rastak]

Rams: Brockers? Coples? Hill at WR?

[Bretsky]

I think the Rams are bummed.......IMO they wanted Floyd.........trade back and get a fourth second rounder !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rastak]

With Gilmore off the board, it's almost certainly a DE or an OLB. Outside chance of Harrison Smith, but doubt he's BVA.


Hoping for Smith at 35 to Minny.....or a WR.

[pittstang5]

That's it......keeping taking offense. Leaves more def for us

[Smeefers]

Im sort of surprised there's not more OL flying off the shelves.

[Rastak]

I think the Rams are bummed.......IMO they wanted Floyd.........trade back and get a fourth second rounder !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Could go Hill as I mentioned a couple times.

[pbmax]

There is betting on Twitter on the Commish hugs. Started with the one arm bro hug. Then to two arm hugs. Apparently we are up to reunion hugs. Bets are which pick will kiss him hello.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Hoping Ingram keeps off the board and keep my hope alive the Pack trade up to get him.

[pbmax]

Im sort of surprised there's not more OL flying off the shelves.

Oh why did Cliffy have to have back surgery BEFORE the draft!?

[red]

Hoping for Smith at 35 to Minny.....or a WR.

whats the work on the wr that you guys would be looking at in the second?

[mmmdk]

That's it......keeping taking offense. Leaves more def for us

I think so too!

[Bretsky]

Could go Hill as I mentioned a couple times.

Hill here would be a reach.......they gotta go D here I'd think

[Brando19]

Nooooo offensive line please!

[pbmax]

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter

3 DB drafted in top 10 for first time since 2005 (Adam Jones, Antrel Rolle, Carlos Rogers).



That is a mixed bag right there.

[Bretsky]

Oh why did Cliffy have to have back surgery BEFORE the draft!?


Let's get mentally prepared for TT to draft an offensive player.........

OL anybody ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????

[Joemailman]

St. Louis need an OT?

[pbmax]

King and Schefter are just repeating each other now. King says Brockers.

[woodbuck27]

St. Louis RAMS Needs:Wide Receiver, Offensive Tackle, Defensive Tackle

OT Riley Reiff? No they go to their third need at DT and pick DT Michael Brockers.

[Cheesehead Craig]

King is correct

[Rastak]

whats the work on the wr that you guys would be looking at in the second?


I like Kendall Wright.....

[Bretsky]

Good Pick Rams ............solid

[Rastak]

Hill here would be a reach.......they gotta go D here I'd think


Not a shock, and a good pick with Brockers.

[Bretsky]

get these dam OL off the board

[imscott72]

Ingram to the Seachickens and Coples to the Jets?

[Bretsky]

Seattle...Jones ???

[Joemailman]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/michael-brockers?id=2533050

OVERVIEW
Brockers is an elite athlete with positional versatility. He came to LSU as a thick linebacker prospect before putting on weight and shifting to the defensive line. Teams that run a 3-4 defense could be interested in playing him as a defensive end, because he is athletic enough to work from the edge in a scheme that requires bigger ends to maintain their blockers and keep the linebackers free. Brockers, however, has more value as a 3-tech defensive tackle within a 4-3 defense. He will make an immediate impact as a rookie.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Brockers has a massive frame and the ability to play a number of different roles depending on the scheme. He can handle double-teams, which he regularly demands, while working inside. He excels against the run and would shore up the middle of a team's defense the second he arrived at camp. With thick, powerful legs, he was able to out-leverage nearly every lineman he faced in the SEC. Brockers is able to take advantage of his long arms, and can work off his block toward the ball. He sniffs out plays, possessing an uncanny ability to diagnose screens and draws.
WEAKNESSES Brockers has been a starter for just one full year, and is still developing. He has poor pass-rushing technique and relies on his natural ability in many phases of the game. He has a tendency to stand upright, causing him to lose a lot of power. Brockers is slow to use his hands to defend against jolt blocks and exposes his frame on most plays. He is a raw player who has grown physically at a rapid pace and is still getting a feel for his body.

[Scott Campbell]

So were tracking to pick at about 9pm mountain.

[red]

st. louis-

d-line in the first round in 2011, 2008 and 2007 and now 2012

damnit, they're gonna get a first round d-lineman thats gonna work out come hell or high water

[pbmax]

CBS has Bruce Irvin to Seattle

[Bretsky]

HOLY HOLY HOLY SHIT

[Rastak]

LOL - Bruce Irvin........to Seahawks