Who Should TT Draft 1st Round?

[Maxie the Taxi]

For the first time I think we're in a very good spot draft wise. We have a ton of ways we can look at our draft. As far as I'm concerned, we should have 22 starters coming back next year. You either take the best player at your spot, or, if there is a guy you want, you go get him. We continue to backload this team, and have our depth continue to grow and grow.

I would love for us to find a stud LT, a new starter at SS, another OLB, and a stud athlete to put anywhere and everywhere on offense, and another guy we could put anywhere on the DL.

#1 - LT
#2 - SS
#3 - OLB
#4 - Athlete
#5 - DL

That's my dream list.

As long as we're dreaming...

LT - Maurkice Pouncey, Florida
SS - Javier Arenas, Alabama
OLB - Jerry Hughes, TCU
Athlete - Jordan Shipley, Texas
DL - Clifton Geathers, South Carolina

[Joemailman]

Waldo is fond of pointing out ...

And you are fond of pointing out what he is fond of points out like some kind of groupie. Get a grip.

As long as he drafts a Fresno St player I dont give a fuck. But OL and CB are priority.

Hopefully if TT does take someone from Fresno State, he'll be better than Tyrone Culver.

[Scott Campbell]

For the first time I think we're in a very good spot draft wise. We have a ton of ways we can look at our draft. As far as I'm concerned, we should have 22 starters coming back next year. You either take the best player at your spot, or, if there is a guy you want, you go get him. We continue to backload this team, and have our depth continue to grow and grow.

I would love for us to find a stud LT, a new starter at SS, another OLB, and a stud athlete to put anywhere and everywhere on offense, and another guy we could put anywhere on the DL.

#1 - LT
#2 - SS
#3 - OLB
#4 - Athlete
#5 - DL

That's my dream list.

All important. But I'd add a CB and a kick returner in there, or via free agency.

[Scott Campbell]

Waldo is fond of pointing out ...

And you are fond of pointing out what he is fond of points out like some kind of groupie. Get a grip.

As long as he drafts a Fresno St player I dont give a fuck. But OL and CB are priority.

Why are you so jealous of smart people?

[Maxie the Taxi]

For the first time I think we're in a very good spot draft wise. We have a ton of ways we can look at our draft. As far as I'm concerned, we should have 22 starters coming back next year. You either take the best player at your spot, or, if there is a guy you want, you go get him. We continue to backload this team, and have our depth continue to grow and grow.

I would love for us to find a stud LT, a new starter at SS, another OLB, and a stud athlete to put anywhere and everywhere on offense, and another guy we could put anywhere on the DL.

#1 - LT
#2 - SS
#3 - OLB
#4 - Athlete
#5 - DL

That's my dream list.

All important. But I'd add a CB and a kick returner in there, or via free agency.

Scott, that's the beauty of drafting Arenas. He's both a CB and returner.

[mission]

For the first time I think we're in a very good spot draft wise. We have a ton of ways we can look at our draft. As far as I'm concerned, we should have 22 starters coming back next year. You either take the best player at your spot, or, if there is a guy you want, you go get him. We continue to backload this team, and have our depth continue to grow and grow.

I would love for us to find a stud LT, a new starter at SS, another OLB, and a stud athlete to put anywhere and everywhere on offense, and another guy we could put anywhere on the DL.

#1 - LT
#2 - SS
#3 - OLB
#4 - Athlete
#5 - DL

That's my dream list.

All important. But I'd add a CB and a kick returner in there, or via free agency.

Scott, that's the beauty of drafting Arenas. He's both a CB and returner.

Maxie,I like the Arenas pick (at CB) a lot for a mid round gem.

Drafting Shipley as the "athlete" guy is like grabbing Jordy Nelson for the same thing. Not the explosiveness we're currently lacking on offense.

We're talkin Spiller, McCluster, Ford, Best, 4.3-4.4 guys... we have enough "try hard" guys. I want straight, raw TALENT.

[Smidgeon]

For the first time I think we're in a very good spot draft wise. We have a ton of ways we can look at our draft. As far as I'm concerned, we should have 22 starters coming back next year. You either take the best player at your spot, or, if there is a guy you want, you go get him. We continue to backload this team, and have our depth continue to grow and grow.

I would love for us to find a stud LT, a new starter at SS, another OLB, and a stud athlete to put anywhere and everywhere on offense, and another guy we could put anywhere on the DL.

#1 - LT
#2 - SS
#3 - OLB
#4 - Athlete
#5 - DL

That's my dream list.

All important. But I'd add a CB and a kick returner in there, or via free agency.

Scott, that's the beauty of drafting Arenas. He's both a CB and returner.

Maxie,I like the Arenas pick (at CB) a lot for a mid round gem.

Drafting Shipley as the "athlete" guy is like grabbing Jordy Nelson for the same thing. Not the explosiveness we're currently lacking on offense.

We're talkin Spiller, McCluster, Ford, Best, 4.3-4.4 guys... we have enough "try hard" guys. I want straight, raw TALENT.

I want both. A raw talent who is also a "try hard" guy. Talent without work ethic won't last long.

[Joemailman]

WR Taylor Price of Ohio is a speed guy who has moved up since the Senior Bowl. Didn't do much kick returning at Ohio though. Not sure if that was due to lack of ability returning kicks, or if there were injury concerns. Was victimized a bit by inconsistent QB play at Ohio. A guy to watch at the combine

[Fritz]

Waldo is fond of pointing out ...

And you are fond of pointing out what he is fond of points out like some kind of groupie. Get a grip.

As long as he drafts a Fresno St player I dont give a fuck. But OL and CB are priority.

He's pretty smart, Waldo. Does his homework. Why point out what lame-brain idiots on this board think when I am more inclined to take seriously the work of the posters who actually put some time and thought and research into their opinions?

[mission]

For the first time I think we're in a very good spot draft wise. We have a ton of ways we can look at our draft. As far as I'm concerned, we should have 22 starters coming back next year. You either take the best player at your spot, or, if there is a guy you want, you go get him. We continue to backload this team, and have our depth continue to grow and grow.

I would love for us to find a stud LT, a new starter at SS, another OLB, and a stud athlete to put anywhere and everywhere on offense, and another guy we could put anywhere on the DL.

#1 - LT
#2 - SS
#3 - OLB
#4 - Athlete
#5 - DL

That's my dream list.

All important. But I'd add a CB and a kick returner in there, or via free agency.

Scott, that's the beauty of drafting Arenas. He's both a CB and returner.

Maxie,I like the Arenas pick (at CB) a lot for a mid round gem.

Drafting Shipley as the "athlete" guy is like grabbing Jordy Nelson for the same thing. Not the explosiveness we're currently lacking on offense.

We're talkin Spiller, McCluster, Ford, Best, 4.3-4.4 guys... we have enough "try hard" guys. I want straight, raw TALENT.

I want both. A raw talent who is also a "try hard" guy. Talent without work ethic won't last long.

I agree, but we have a slight history of taking guys we KNOW have the try hard and could use a little bit of raw talent. That's a safer choice, you need these types of players, yes...

Your core gets solidified and it takes the burst to put it over the top. So you do your research, try to get a guy that puts the work in, that really loves football, but also has crazy potential. Enough to let you overlook some red flags like McClusters size or Blount's stupid outburst. You take a couple more chances because the risk is so great, and because you have a great core of players in the lockerroom. We need to take a couple "shots" this draft... we're almost there! :gulp:

[The Shadow]

Secondary help.

[Maxie the Taxi]

For the first time I think we're in a very good spot draft wise. We have a ton of ways we can look at our draft. As far as I'm concerned, we should have 22 starters coming back next year. You either take the best player at your spot, or, if there is a guy you want, you go get him. We continue to backload this team, and have our depth continue to grow and grow.

I would love for us to find a stud LT, a new starter at SS, another OLB, and a stud athlete to put anywhere and everywhere on offense, and another guy we could put anywhere on the DL.

#1 - LT
#2 - SS
#3 - OLB
#4 - Athlete
#5 - DL

That's my dream list.

All important. But I'd add a CB and a kick returner in there, or via free agency.

Scott, that's the beauty of drafting Arenas. He's both a CB and returner.

Maxie,I like the Arenas pick (at CB) a lot for a mid round gem.

Drafting Shipley as the "athlete" guy is like grabbing Jordy Nelson for the same thing. Not the explosiveness we're currently lacking on offense.

We're talkin Spiller, McCluster, Ford, Best, 4.3-4.4 guys... we have enough "try hard" guys. I want straight, raw TALENT.

I hear you. You're thinking Percy Harvin. I thought of Best as within our reach...maybe. McCluster yes. Spiller will be gone early. Who's Ford?

[Joemailman]

I hear you. You're thinking Percy Harvin. I thought of Best as within our reach...maybe. McCluster yes. Spiller will be gone early. Who's Ford?

Jacoby Ford? http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1114251

[Lurker64]

LT - Maurkice Pouncey, Florida

He's without a doubt the best center in the draft, but what on earth makes you think he can play left tackle? Frequently you can take an OT from college and make him successful on the interior line, but there are few enough guards let alone centers who can play outside at the next level.

[Maxie the Taxi]

LT - Maurkice Pouncey, Florida

He's without a doubt the best center in the draft, but what on earth makes you think he can play left tackle?

I'm just guessing. He's got the size and athletic ability. He's played guard and tackle before settling in at center. His TWIN brother is one of the best guards in the country.