Official 2012 Draft Day Thread (Day 1 At Least)

[Smeefers]

Pete carroll spends a lot of his free time going into projects and talkin to kids about thier future. Maybe he can keep irving the jail bird clean.

[pbmax]

irvin a reach? i havent had the time to pay attention

According to conventional mocks, yes. Lots of physical talent but raw.

[Joemailman]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profil...vin?id=2532871

OVERVIEW
Irvin is a compelling prospect whose athletic ability is as unique as his path to the NFL. An electrifying pass rusher who will fit as either a specialist defensive end or an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme, Irvin uses a flurry of moves to get to the quarterback. His uncanny ability to maneuver his undersized frame around and through offensive linemen helped him tally a number of sacks at West Virginia. A player who is hampered by his size and amount of snaps taken at a high level, Irvin should be selected within the first two rounds of the draft by a team looking for a boost in its ability to get to the quarterback.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Irvin has an array of moves that he uses when working the outside on an offensive tackle. He can use an explosive plant and drive that allows him to get under the chin of a tackle and disengage quickly to gain separation, or simply use his short-area burst to dip and run around a blocker. He is a stellar outside-run defender and rarely lets plays get outside of him even though he struggles to hold an edge at the point of attack. His athletic ability is what allows him to be a read-and-react player in the run game yet still be effective. He can keep his balance even when shocked by much bigger linemen and is a reliable tackler when he gets to the ball. Irvin would be an ideal option at outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense, where he can focus solely on rushing the passer.
WEAKNESSES Although he was effective as a run defender in his senior year, for the better part of Irvin's career he struggled to stay on the field on non-passing downs. He is inexperienced as a three-down defender, and it remains to be seen if he can be a reliable option defending the run. He also surprisingly struggles when given the task of covering tight ends one-on-one, and up to this point has been widely considered a pass rush only option for the West Virginia defense.

[Bretsky]

get that shit off the board, bring me perry or the white guy

Merciles...Upshaw...Jones...Mcclelin...Ingram.....

[woodbuck27]

Good news for us.

Seattle goes with OLB, Bruce Irvin. I HAD HIM (MAYBE?) TO US LATE SECOND ROUND.

Note: The last man out of West Virginia was the one and only...Adam 'Pacman' Jones.

[George Cumby]

According to conventional mocks, yes. Lots of physical talent but raw.

copy. thanks, PB

[pbmax]

adam schefter keeps scooping everyone.

It was him or Judge.

I just recalled. The NFL asked the networks not to broadcast the pick before the announcement. Wonder if that is the reason for e TV delay?

[Bretsky]

12 picks before us........Let's get some dam OL drafted !!!!!

[Brando19]

I've got a feeling Green Bay takes Upshaw or Perry.

[pbmax]

Merciles...

Call him Ming ...

[red]

Merciles...Upshaw...Jones...Mcclelin...Ingram.....

damn, i forgot about upshaw, i just assumed all along that he would be gone waaay before we draft

MOVE UP AND GET HIM TT!!!!!!

[Bretsky]

It was him or Judge.

I just recalled. The NFL asked the networks not to broadcast the pick before the announcement. Wonder if that is the reason for e TV delay?

Absoluely the reason

MANY MANY fans called into the NFL network the last couple months complaining on how the dam broadcasts are taking the suspense out of this by showing them on their cell phones. The NFL Listened

[Rastak]

Coples to Jets....

[Bretsky]

damn, i forgot about upshaw, i just assumed all along that he would be gone waaay before we draft

MOVE UP AND GET HIM TT!!!!!!

I think a good one will fall. I'm not moving up

[Cheesehead Craig]

Dammit, they didn't boo the pick