Official 2012 Draft Day Thread (Day 1 At Least)

[George Cumby]

SC Backers

[Brandon494]

Got my first pick right in my mock draft.

[pbmax]

Did anyone win this?

They are reviewing the photo finish now

[Cheesehead Craig]

I'm good with this.

[mmmdk]

Perry > Upshaw

Good enough for me!

[red]

that is a big dude

[Brando19]

vikings on clock?!! Upshaw here?

[Fosco33]

I'm thinking trade - but Perry would give M3 that USC mentality in our backers... that'd be fun to watch.

I like Great pick

[Deputy Nutz]

I honestly didn't htink he was going to last

[Bretsky]

Perry.........Kevin Greene.............I'm down with it

[Joemailman]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profil...rry?id=2533048

OVERVIEW
Many teams will consider drafting Perry as an outside linebacker in a 3-4. As a sophomore and junior at USC he developed into an elite pass-rushing prospect, and has the size and athletic ability to be successful working against NFL tackles. He has late first-round value.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Perry has a very strong base and balance that helps him keep momentum toward the backfield regardless of his initial move. Perry plays with good leverage and surprising athleticism for his size. He has a good burst off the ball and a natural feel for disrupting plays. He chases laterally down the line well and is a sound tackler when he reaches the ball. He has fluid hips and feet in the open field. He will be reliable even as a rookie to set the edge and defend the run with strength.
WEAKNESSES Perry can get tied up on double teams and has trouble in a tight area. This would bode well for a move to outside backer, where he can rush with more space. It remains to be seen if Perry can cover in the flat. He's a thick player but still a bit of a positional tweener, and doesn't quite have the strength of most defenders his size.

[Rastak]

Vikes move up on the clock!

[pbmax]

Wilde wrong, no trade to Ravens. Twitter blowing up. Can't complain about Perry. Not a huge pass rush but will be solid on end.

[red]

and think about the guy who will be teaching this guy how to play, kevin green

perry is gonna be a good one

[pittstang5]

Nick Perry ...I'll live with it. Now move up tomorrow and get a pass rushing DE