THE draft thread (2013 version)

[pbmax]

Move the Sticks has Lions trying to get out of the 5th pick

[red]

Move the Sticks has Lions trying to get out of the 5th pick

make em stay put ans panic

[pittstang5]

maybe cause I'm watching this alone, but this is boring

[Rastak]

Move the Sticks has Lions trying to get out of the 5th pick

I believe it - but is there a taker....ESPN ticker says Pick is In.

[pittstang5]

Ziggy Ansah?

[Freak Out]

RASTAK in the house! Welcome back you purple freak.

[Rastak]

Ziggy Ansah?

DE makes sense.

[red]

come on rodger

pick was in a few minutes ago

[Rastak]

RASTAK in the house! Welcome back you purple freak.

"Watch out where the Huskies go and don't you eat that yellow snow"

[red]

fuck yeah

barry was the man

[Rastak]

Ziggy! - They have a pretty decent DL even with the losses.

STRENGTHS: Rare combination of size, athleticism and natural power. Has a long, well-distributed frame with room for additional muscle mass without a significant loss of quickness. Flashes an explosive initial punch to the offensive lineman to gain space.
Possesses rare balance that allows him to maintain his feet despite taking long-strides that gobble up space between he and the quarterback with surprising speed. Balance and surprising lateral agility is also evident in changing directions. Has good -- not great -- strength but very good natural explosiveness to bull rush his opponent into the pocket.

Slips off blocks when the ball-carrier is near, latching on with his long arms and big hands for the drag-down tackle. Seemed to improve nearly game to game in 2012, especially when it came to locating the football. Began to sniff out screens and draws as the season wore on, demonstrating good awareness and hustle to complement his physical traits. Already shows excellent recognition and use of hands in pass defense, getting his hands up to knock down nine passes in 2012.

Possesses significant untapped potential and is an ascending talent whose best football is ahead of him.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks elite first-step quickness off the snap. Relies too much on his speed, size and an explosive first punch to shock his opponent with his initial surge, struggling to break free if the blocker grabs a hold of Ansah's jersey or chest plate.

Must learn to chop with his hands most consistently and powerfully to break free once engaged. Allows his pad level to rise and can be pushed back in the running game. Has only played football since 2010 and has just one season as a starter.

COMPARES TO: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, New York Giants -- Ansah is not the same terror-off-the-edge pass-rusher that Pierre-Paul was coming out of South Florida, but he's similarly gifted and plays with greater commitment to the run. Like there was with Pierre-Paul, there is some risk factor with Ansah, but his upside is through the roof.

[pbmax]

BArry has to get a suit that fits.

From Every Day Should Be Saturday:

RT @edsbs My game notes on Ziggy Ansah are just quotes from HP Lovecraft and drawings of skulls and tentacles. That's a good thing.

[Rastak]

OK, Browns on the clock......


Pick is in.....

[Rastak]

BArry has to get a suit that fits.

From Every Day Should Be Saturday:

RT @edsbs My game notes on Ziggy Ansah are just quotes from HP Lovecraft and drawings of skulls and tentacles. That's a good thing.

They drafted Cthulhu? Yikes....

[pbmax]

maybe cause I'm watching this alone, but this is boring

They need less product endorsement and more alacrity.