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Originally posted by cap360
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Browns take LB Bell:
Strengths: Reads keys, locates the ball carrier quickly and rarely gets caught out of position. Aggressive, has good initial quickness and makes plays behind the line of scrimmage. Tough, shows a strong punch, uses hands well and can shed blocks quickly. Works from whistle to snap, takes sound angles to the ball and makes big plays in pursuit. Shows good awareness and reads quarterback's eyes when asked to drop into zone coverage. Showed improved ball skills during senior season and can make the occasional big play in coverage. Uses an effective swim move to get past blockers quickly, shows good closing speed and is a relentless pass rusher. Protects legs and can get over cut blocks. Wraps up upon contact and is a reliable open field tackler that flashes the ability to knock the ball loose.
Weaknesses: Occasionally allows blockers to get under pads, hasn't shown elite lower body strength and can get driven back when teams run right at him. Fast enough to run with most tight ends or backs but appears stiff in coverage, takes too long to open hips and is vulnerable to getting beat deep when put on an island. Slowed by a groin injury in 2005, missed four games with a sprained ankle in 2006 and sustained a knee injury during Senior Bowl practice so durability is a concern.
Overall: Bell appeared in 29 games in his first three seasons at UNLV (2004-'06), registering 194 tackles (17.5 for losses) and 7.5 sacks. As a senior, Bell started all 12 games at weak-side linebacker and finished the season with 126 tackles (9.5 for losses), three sacks, five forced fumbles, three pass breakups and four interceptions (one of which he returned for a touchdown). He was hindered by a groin injury early in the 2005 season and missed five games in 2006 because of an ankle sprain. Bell's lack of prototypical athletic ability and problems staying healthy can't be ignored. However, he's an instinctive run defender who tackles reliably, can get to the quarterback when asked to blitz and can hold his own in zone coverage so he projects as a fourth round pick.Comment
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It appears we swapped 4th rounders with the Jets..Originally posted by cap360www.ccso228@twitter.comComment
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Originally posted by Gunakor
I think it's odd that people presumed Ted would never do this. I figured he might, when the right deal came along.Comment
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it might have been part of the deal that moved us out of the 1st round?To much of a good thing is an awesome thing
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We still have the other 3 fourth rounders after the trade.
I don't really like the pick, though. I don't really think we need a DE, and this guy doesn't sound very good--not much speed/sacks, an old ACL problem.What could be more GOOD and NORMAL and AMERICAN than Packer Football?Comment
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traded our 113 for their 102www.ccso228@twitter.comComment
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Packers.com is not updated yet. ESPN shows us still owning the 113, 128 and 135 picks.Originally posted by imscott72The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.
Vince Lombardi
"Not really interested in being a spoiler or an underdog. We're the Green Bay Packers." McCarthy.Comment
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KC takes Franklin, WR:
Strengths: Possesses good size and excellent top-end speed. A vertical threat with the acceleration to get over the top of man-to-man coverage. Shows good closing burst when the ball is in the air and also does a fine job of locating the deep ball over his shoulder. Flashes the ability to pluck the ball on the run and is a homerun threat when he finds a crease after the catch. Is tough and does not appear to be afraid of going over the middle. Shows the ability to take a big hit and hold onto the ball. He gives a good effort as a run blocker and has the size/strength to outmuscle most DB's once locked on.
Weaknesses: Needs to improve his intermediate route-running skills. Not a crisp route runner and takes too long getting in and out of breaks. Needs to be more consistent using his hands as a receiver rather than allowing it to get into his pads. He's very fast but not overly elusive in space. Durability is a concern after tearing his labrum in his shoulder against Iowa in 2006. He missed the final two games of the season recovering from surgery.
Overall: In his first three seasons at Missouri (2004-'06), Franklin played in 34 games (22 starts) and had 94 receptions for 1,416 yards (15.1 average) and nine touchdowns. He tore the labrum in his right shoulder in 2006 and underwent surgery that kept him out for the Tigers' final two games. He started all 14 games as a senior, posting 49 receptions for 709 yards (14.5 average) and four touchdowns. Franklin is an underrated deep-threat with good size, excellent speed and improving hands. While his numbers dipped last year he showed no ill effects from the shoulder injury and stayed healthy during the 2007 season, so he projects as a fourth-to-fifth round pickComment
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nfl.com was scrolling the Jets in our 113 slot now..Originally posted by Fosco33www.ccso228@twitter.comComment
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And our 5th.Originally posted by imscott72"You're all very smart, and I'm very dumb." - PartialComment
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Originally posted by texaspackerbacker
I think he was added for depth. You'd be happy to grab a starting caliber player at this point in the draft, but mostly you are looking for depth. He'll be fine spelling Kampy once and a while.Chuck Norris doesn't cut his grass, he just stares at it and dares it to growComment
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why would they just swap? has to be a later pick, a guy or cash...Originally posted by imscott72The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.
Vince Lombardi
"Not really interested in being a spoiler or an underdog. We're the Green Bay Packers." McCarthy.Comment
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Originally posted by Tarlam!
They have 3 fourths because
One is their normal 4th
One was added when they traded out of found one
One was a compensatory pick from last year's free agencyTERD Buckley over Troy Vincent, Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers, Kevn King instead of TJ Watt, and now, RICH GANNON, over JIMMY JIMMY JIMMY LEONARD. Thank you FLOWERComment
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Sorry, I misread the question. I missed 3rd "fourth". I just saw 3rd.Originally posted by Rastak
Fuck it, Johnnie is taking over again....
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