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I'm a little surprised that we haven't seen a trade yet.
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Whoa!Comment
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With the 9th pick in the draft the Lions take Chad Jackson?
No, I am sorry, Ernie SimsComment
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No kidding! I can't believe they didn't take a receiver!Originally posted by PartialComment
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Except for all those concussions, the dude can really play.
Ernie Sims
OLB, Florida State
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is a fast, athletic and tenacious sideline-to-sideline linebacker who always is around the ball. Shows great quickness in pursuit; takes good angles, uses upper-body strength to fight through traffic and explodes into ball carriers. Shows good awareness and athleticism in coverage. Drops quickly in zones and matches up well with tight ends and running backs in man-to-man. Until ready to start, can play in the nickel because of elite coverage and ball skills. Has the speed and mentality to contribute on special teams.
Weaknesses: Lacks ideal size, and must strengthen lower body to hold his ground at the point of attack. Tends to allow blockers to get into body and ride him out of plays. Tries to avoid blockers; can get caught out of position. Sometimes is too aggressive in open field. Lacks great blitz instincts. Is a considerable character and durability concern -- altercation with girlfriend in summer of \u201805 led to police getting involved, and he broke his ankle in '05 and sustained multiple concussions in college.
Bottom line: Sims fits the profile of the Tampa-2 weakside linebacker and brings the speed, athleticism and playmaking flair many seek. He lacks strength at the point of attack but only three years out of high school, he is a hard worker with potential to bulk up. Sims could be drafted toward the end of the first round.
Dan Pompei analysis
Is big, fast and explosive hitter. Cover much ground quickly. Has a nice closing burst with great hustle. Can dodge blockers, but when they get to him, he sometimes gets hung up. Takes some false steps. Is sometimes a bit undisciplined as a playmaker. Must learn better blitz technique. Has some medical issues and off-field baggage. Is on the short side. Could play either middle or weak side.
No. 3 on Pompei's OLB rankingsComment
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I think it's a little early for Sims, but Sims is perfect for the turf and Hawk is perfect anywhere, but especially at Lambeau.
"There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted ThompsonComment
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I am also surprised.Originally posted by Scott CampbellComment
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So the Cardinals are gifted Matt Leinart?Comment
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Ras, do you post at any vikings forums?Comment
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just an FYI, TT's live conference is on wfrv.comComment
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The Vikings have forums?Originally posted by PartialComment
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Leinert on the phone...with Denny?Originally posted by RastakComment
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Pro Football Weekly :
5. Green Bay Packers: OLB A.J. Hawk, Ohio State
The key to this pick was Javon Walker. Had the Packers been able to deal him before the draft, they would have selected Vernon Davis. However, the Packers were not willing to accept less than a first-round pick in exchange for Walker and Denver could not produce one to make it happen, despite some last-ditch efforts to secure the Seahawks' 31st pick to complete the trade. The Browns tried hard to come up to this spot and secure the top defensive player on their board, but the Packers refused to part with the pick. Outside of Nick Barnett, the Packers do not have any starting-caliber linebackers on their roster. The overachieving Hawk is very, very consistent and will exceed expectations and be a model of consistency for the Packers' defense. He is the personification of small-town America and his no-nonsense personality will blend in nicely in the community.more freedom, less government. Go Sarah!Comment
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But with Leinert going to Cards, will Rams take Cutler?Comment
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About timeComment
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