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I'm really hoping one of the solid OLB prospects are available in round 2. Could see TT trading up to get one here if they start to get picked.

[Gunakor]

Oher to be Ogden's eventual replacement.

Think a 2 and a 4 gets Britton?

Not sure what you mean....trade up now?

Would a 2 and a 4 get us up to 25? If so, yes. If not, wait until it will and if Britton is there, pull the trigger. I'm not familiar with the TVC but sooner the better. I really like this guy a whole lot better than anyone further down the list at RT, and we really don't have a starter there. I'd like to see that addressed as quickly as possible.

[Bretsky]

Oher to be Ogden's eventual replacement.

Think a 2 and a 4 gets Britton?

I'm thinking it could; Britton might slip a bit more as well but I doubt to 41

Plus, TT is probably going to trade down with one of those 3rd's anyway

[Lurker64]

I'm really hoping one of the solid OLB prospects are available in round 2. Could see TT trading up to get one here if they start to get picked.

Brown, Matthews, Sintim, and Barwin are all still on the board. I'd be happy with any of those guys at 9.

[gbpackfan]

Oher sounds really cocky. Yuck.

I didn't get that at all. He's been sitting there for awhile. Also, he's borderline retarded so give him a break.

[cpk1994]

Ras,

THERE YOU GO! HARVIN!!!

I am fired up!


It's a risk but nothing ventured nothing gained.


Skol Vikings!

Great pick for Minny..The Vikings are going to be scary this year..

Umm, they STILL don't have a QB. They aren't scary at all.

Last I checked they won the division with an old man at QB.....Rosenfelds is accurate (66& comp pct last year) and reads the field well....he's a huge risk taker but if they get a RT in round 2 that's halfway decent he isn't going to need to be throwing it around like a nut.

1. YOu won a divsion by default becuase it flat out sucked and the Vikings managed not to trip over itself like the others. Sage ROsenfels doesn't scare me one dam bit. THe PAckers were one missed FG from sweeping them. TEll me gain why I should be scared?

Lame. And what exactly would you be saying if the Pack had won like that. Vikes won, get over it. Try again in 09.

I am over it. Ras implied I should be scared of the Vikes. The Packers were one FG from sweeping them. I am not scared of the Vikings one dam bit. YOUr reward for winning the division? As many wins in the playoffs as the Packers had.

[Rastak]

Falcons take Peria Jerry......good call for a DT




Overall Football Traits

Production 3 Signed with Ole Miss in 2004 but decided to attend Hargrave Military School for one season before enrolling at Ole Miss in 2005. He played sparingly as a true freshman after missing the first five games due to injury. He also battled through injuries in 2006, appearing in only eight games (six starts) at DE and DT, and finishing with 22 total tackles (one sack.) As a junior in 2007, he started all 12 games at DT and finished with 58 total tackles, including 14 TFL and 3.5 sacks. 2008: He starts 11 of 12 games played and finishes with 49 total tackles, including 18 TFL and seven sacks.

Height-Weight-Speed 3 Is shorter than ideal and top-heavy with a sloppy build. Not much room left on his frame to add bulk. He does, however, possess very good speed for the position.

Durability 4 Missed nine games due to multiple injuries during his first two seasons (2005-'06). Remained healthy for the entire 2007 campaign but underwent arthroscopic knee surgery for a torn right medial meniscus on August 18, 2008 and missed the season opener (Memphis) as a result. He will be a 25-year old rookie and does not appear to keep in great shape.

Character 2 Resilient despite early career injuries. Has done a fine job in the classroom. No off the field problems to our knowledge.

Defensive Tackle specific Traits

Agility/Quickness 1 Doesn't look the part but he's an active DT with outstanding initial quickness and very good straight-line speed. Shows elite first-step quickness and extremely quick feet in space.
Strength/Toughness 3 Body is soft and he needs to improve his overall strength. Better upper-body strength than he possesses in the lower-body. Plays with a narrow base.

Instincts 2 Displays above-average awareness. Finds the ball quickly and does a consistently good job flowing to it.

Pass Rusher 2 Shows outstanding initial quickness. Not a great power rusher but does a good job of using violent hands to stay off blocks. Has a solid array of pass rush moves. Is instinctive and closes quickly. Can be very effective when on the move and fresh.

Run Stopper 1 At his best when on the move, flowing to the football. Effective on slants, twists and stunts. Shows a quick first step and will consistently penetrate and disrupt. Does a good job of using his hands to keep blockers off his body. Not an explosive playmaker but he is agile and makes plays in pursuit. However, he gives up too much ground when teams run at him and he will never be a good fit in a gap-control scheme.

[wist43]

I'm really hoping one of the solid OLB prospects are available in round 2. Could see TT trading up to get one here if they start to get picked.

I'm with ya on needing an rush LB... to me, our biggest need; but, you should be happy with the Raji pick Partial. Hell of a player.

We need more outside pass rush for sure... but at #9, Raji is a great pick. If we don't draft another defensive player the rest of the draft, our defense will be better b/c of Raji.

[RashanGary]

Oher sounds really cocky. Yuck.

I noticed that too.

[Joemailman]

I'm really hoping one of the solid OLB prospects are available in round 2. Could see TT trading up to get one here if they start to get picked.

Brown, Matthews, Sintim, and Barwin are all still on the board. I'd be happy with any of those guys at 9.

I'd take 'em at 41.

[gbpackfan]

Clint Sintim would be great! He played 3-4 LB in college.

[RashanGary]

I'm hoping either OLB, DL or OL

[Joemailman]

Beanie Wells and Everette brown now BPA.

[Waldo]

I'm really hoping one of the solid OLB prospects are available in round 2. Could see TT trading up to get one here if they start to get picked.

Brown, Matthews, Sintim, and Barwin are all still on the board. I'd be happy with any of those guys at 9.

I have a soft spot in my heart for Ziggy. I think that he is Castillo 2.

[Bretsky]

I'm hoping either OLB, DL or OL

ditto

but that speedy RB you loved is still out there; what was his name ?

He could drop