With the 9th overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft....

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the one thing i would add about the dt vs. de debate is that we have jenkins

if we draft a DT, then jenkins probably sticks at DE full time, or close to full time. jenkins gets almost no rush off the end

however, if you drafted a DE, the jenkins could play DE on the running plays like he's been doing, while the young guy matures, and then move into the middle on passing plays. jenkins IS a better inside rusher. then you pretty much improve 2 positions by drafting one

[TennesseePackerBacker]

the one thing i would add about the dt vs. de debate is that we have jenkins

if we draft a DT, then jenkins probably sticks at DE full time, or close to full time. jenkins gets almost no rush off the end

however, if you drafted a DE, the jenkins could play DE on the running plays like he's been doing, while the young guy matures, and then move into the middle on passing plays. jenkins IS a better inside rusher. then you pretty much improve 2 positions by drafting one

But can Jenkins stay healthy? Your theory is sound but it hinges on an unreliable player. If we had to draft a first round DE then I guess i'd have to side with Orakapo, but I see more sure-fire picks out there.

[Lurker64]

Everette Brown is still my guy (whether we run 4-3 or 3-4). He's just a great pass rusher.

Scout.com has them taking Brown, new update: http://profootball.scout.com/2/825813.html

Are you frickin' out of your mind?? A Florida State defensive lineman?

Truer words have never been spoken. The fact that the scouting staff here wasn't able to determine that Jamal Reynolds should not have been drafted in the top 10 gives me little confidence in the scouting staff making the determination as to whether Everette Brown belongs in the top 10.

Personally, I'm hoping Oakland takes him.

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Everette Brown is still my guy (whether we run 4-3 or 3-4). He's just a great pass rusher.

Scout.com has them taking Brown, new update: http://profootball.scout.com/2/825813.html

Are you frickin' out of your mind?? A Florida State defensive lineman?

Not only that, but a Florida Satate Defensive Linemen that was dominated by an average Badgers team that ran their offense directly at him? Liability. If the Packers draft him, I will be writing a letter demanding the head of the GM. That would be the silliest of silly picks. I'll take him on day 2, but some other chump will take him in round 1.

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if we draft an FSU Dlineman I promise to quit this site (Ill come back if/when he gets 10+ sacks) ...

[HarveyWallbangers]

Right now, I'm liking Curry, Mays, Maualuga, McCoy, and Raji. I'm pretty much down on all of the DEs.

[rbaloha1]

Right now, I'm liking Curry, Mays, Maualuga, McCoy, and Raji. I'm pretty much down on all of the DEs.

Curry -- yes if available
Mays -- yes if available
Maualuga -- too high at #9
McCoy-- yes if available
Raji -- which player are your referring to?
DEs -- look like Tarzan play like Jane

[Lurker64]

Raji -- which player are your referring to?

B.J. Raji, short fireplug DT from Boston College, could play NT in the 3-4. Strong, nasty, tough, stout on the run, has a quick first step and can collapse the pocket, very athletic for a guy his size and build. Has some questions about intelligence, maturity, and conditioning (though most 330 lb men have questions about conditioning), but he was really motivated and played very well this year. With a good DL coach, he could be great.

Not that Notre Dame was any good on offense this year, but this play is one of my favorite plays made by a college DT in recent memory.

[rbaloha1]

Raji -- which player are your referring to?

B.J. Raji, short fireplug DT from Boston College, could play NT in the 3-4. Strong, nasty, tough, stout on the run, has a quick first step and can collapse the pocket, very athletic for a guy his size and build. Has some questions about intelligence, maturity, and conditioning (though most 330 lb men have questions about conditioning), but he was really motivated and played very well this year. With a good DL coach, he could be great.

Not that Notre Dame was any good on offense this year, but this play is one of my favorite plays made by a college DT in recent memory.

Second day pick.

[Lurker64]

Second day pick.

Raji has a first round grade. He probably doesn't have a top 10 grade, but no way he even gets to the second with the weak class of DTs this year. He's absolutely the best Sr. DT this year.

Depending on whether Cody and/or McCody come out, Raji will be the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd DT off the board.

[Freak Out]

Raji -- which player are your referring to?

B.J. Raji, short fireplug DT from Boston College, could play NT in the 3-4. Strong, nasty, tough, stout on the run, has a quick first step and can collapse the pocket, very athletic for a guy his size and build. Has some questions about intelligence, maturity, and conditioning (though most 330 lb men have questions about conditioning), but he was really motivated and played very well this year. With a good DL coach, he could be great.

Not that Notre Dame was any good on offense this year, but this play is one of my favorite plays made by a college DT in recent memory.

Talk about putting the shoulder down and plowing ahead...

[Joemailman]

Most mocks have Raji going 20-25. I suspect he'll go earlier than that because he is the best of the 300 lb+ DT's, pending Cody's decision. Taking him at #9 might be a reach though.

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Raji -- which player are your referring to?

B.J. Raji, short fireplug DT from Boston College, could play NT in the 3-4. Strong, nasty, tough, stout on the run, has a quick first step and can collapse the pocket, very athletic for a guy his size and build. Has some questions about intelligence, maturity, and conditioning (though most 330 lb men have questions about conditioning), but he was really motivated and played very well this year. With a good DL coach, he could be great.

Not that Notre Dame was any good on offense this year, but this play is one of my favorite plays made by a college DT in recent memory.

Second day pick.

You must not have watched the bowl game huh?

Second day pick? As in Round 3+??? ... All-time NFL draft steal if that happens ...

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raji will not last to the second day, we would have god smiling on us if he somehow fell to us in the second

almost all mocks have him going somewhere in the first, and that was before his bowl game

he looked very dominate in it

right now i'm guessing he'll go 10-20

whats with curry? what makes him special? i've never seen him play

what makes him different then say a hawk type of LB?

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raji will not last to the second day, we would have god smiling on us if he somehow fell to us in the second

almost all mocks have him going somewhere in the first, and that was before his bowl game

he looked very dominate in it

right now i'm guessing he'll go 10-20

whats with curry? what makes him special? i've never seen him play

what makes him different then say a hawk type of LB?

+1

Ive honestly heard nothing about him besides being a top 15 pick ...