Johnny Hammersticks
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There's not enough beer in Milwaukee, but then again I have never been special ed.
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Love this guy! We need ten more players on the defense just like him.
We could start by drafting one of his former Alabama teammates in the 1st round
I'd take Upshaw, Hightower, or Kirkpatrick in a heartbeat. -
Wonder who has the larger cup size?
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1st Round: Melvin Ingram OLB/DE South Carolina
2nd Round: Vinny Curry DE Marshall
Curry - Dareus - Williams - Merriman
Sam: Ingram
Mike: Sheppard
Will: Barnett
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I'd take Dwan over Troup at this point. Dwan Edwards is a solid player who plays consistent football and has shown he can play an entire game. Troup is still young and learning but it is debatable if he is progressing. Dwan will make the team over Troup, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him bumped in to DT some. We won't be a cold-hard 4-3. We will switch.
Despite Troup's injuries, I think youth will win over in this battle. Not that I think Troup is a better player than Edwards, but he was our second round draft pick in 2010. I don't think Buddy is ready to give up on him just yet. Besides, Edwards is a prototypical 3-4 DE. He holds his ground, but I don't see him as a penetrating DT in a 4-3 system.
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I will submit our positional needs to DraftTek today, so I looked at the BigBoard, ran a simulation, and got an idea who's currently available in each round. If you don't see a name (like Upshaw), they were picked just before our pick. This will help me determine which positions you'd rather take sooner, and maybe put in a grab for a popular player. -Astro
RD1
Whitney Mercilus OLB34
Quinton Coples DE43
Riley Reiff OT Iowa
Jonathan Martin OT Stanford
Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska
Luke Kuechly ILB Boston College
Melvin Ingram OLB34 South Carolina
Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama
Zach Brown ILB North Carolina
Nick Perry OLB34 USC
RD2
Ronnell Lewis OLB43 Oklahoma
Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M
Bobby Wagner OLB43 Utah State
Bobby Massie OT Mississippi
Markelle Martin FS Oklahoma State
LaMichael James RBC Oregon
Andre Branch OLB34 Clemson
Juron Criner WRF Arizona
Dwight Jones WRF North Carolina
Stephon Gilmore CB South Carolina
Andrew Datko OT Florida State
Zebrie Sanders OT Florida State
Kendall Wright WRS Baylor
Alameda Ta'amu DT34 Washington
Brandon ThompsonDT43 Clemson
RD3
Kendall Reyes DE34 Connecticut
Kellen Moore QB Boise State
Travis Lewis ILB Oklahoma
Lavonte David OLB43 Nebraska
Antonio Allen SS South Carolina
Orson Charles TE Georgia
Lucas Nix OT Pittsburgh
Vinny Curry OLB34 Marshall
Nick Toon WRF Wisconsin
Mike Brewster OC Ohio State
Chandler Jones DE43 Syracuse
Billy Winn DE43 Boise State
Aaron Henry FS Wisconsin
A.J. Jenkins WRF Illinois
Jeff Fuller WRF Texas A&M
RD4A and 4B: Pick 2:
Michael Egnew TE Missouri
Nick Foles QB Arizona
Brock Osweiler QB Arizona State
Kheeston Randall DE34 Texas
Ladarius Green TE Louisiana-Lafayette
Trevor Guyton DE34 California
Jaye Howard DT43 Florida
Tank Carder OLB43 TCU
Josh Robinson CB Central Florida
Nigel Bradham OLB43 Florida State
Matt Conrath DE34 Virginia
Ryan Van Bergen DE34 Michigan
Jake Bequette DE43 Arkansas
Mitchell SchwartzOT California
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I think there is a huge "bust rate" on most NFL first rounders, but you're right it seems like there are a lot of 1st round pass rushers that fall flat.
The bottom line is it's hard to find a great one no matter where you pick. Brian Orakpo had only 3.5 more sacks than Marcell Dareus this year, and Clay Matthews only had half a sack more than big 99, and he's obviously not even a pass rusher.
These are guys that are better NFL pass rushers than anyone in this year's draft class. I know sack stats don't tell the whole story, and that pressures or drawing double teams can change the game just as much as a sack, but my point is even when you guess right it doesn't mean you automatically win.
I agree with your approach of picking up 3 pass rushers in the draft. I thought they would take Coples but then I read that although Coples has the most overall talent of any 4-3 defensive end in the class he had a disappointing senior season in which some say he lacked effort and drive on some plays.
At 6'5'' and 281 pounds, he already has an NFL body and is a terrific athlete who can rush the quarterback, play the run well and shed blocks but if he's not motivated as a senior knowing he's going to be a first rounder if he does well, how motivated is he going to be when he gets his $18M guarantee and starts playing on a poorly ranked defense.
I think Nix will pass on this dude, although if Wanny wants to go 4-3 then we might have to roll the dice on him at the 10 pick.....
Terrific, well thought out post, and I agree on all points. I share your concern pertaining to Coples "turning it on" to impress scouts and earn his payday, only to flop after he puts 18 million dollars in the bank. I have heard that Coples was frequently played out of position this year at UNC (played a lot of 4-3 DT), so I am hoping that this was the reason for the drop off in production.
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I'd be delighted with Melvin Ingram, Nick Perry, Quinton Coples, or Whitney Mercilus. Any of these guys would be an immediate starter for us. While Ingram and Coples have improved their draft standing during Senior Bowl week, I suspect that Nick Perry will be a household name after the combine.
One of these guys has to be the pick at #10 IMO.
1st Coples DE/OLB
2nd Mercilus OLB
That would be a pretty decent start in my opinion. Our defenses is our biggest problem. People need to stop whining about Fitz and focus on our real problems.
That would be incredible, but I highly doubt Mercilus will make it to the 2nd round. I actually question whether or not he will make it to #10. Vinny Curry, DE/OLB from Marshall would be a great pick in round 2.
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Some observations of Glenn during Wednesday's practice...
-Cordy Glenn just manhandled Quinton Coples in one-on-one. Glenn was lined up at left tackle. Not to be outdone, Coples threw an inside move on Glenn the next time they faced off and beat him to the inside.
-OL Cordy Glenn of Georgia has been the talk of the South by a lot of scouts. He's got the body type, strength and movement skills to quickly start in the NFL. He's being talked about as a late-round pick with his performance the past two days. He does not back down either, and just went after Quinton Coples in drills, battling hard after the whistle had blown.
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Gil Brandt thinks Tannehill will go in the top 10. Would you be mad if the Bills took him and let him sit behind Fitz for a couple years?
Mad? Shocked and appalled would probably be a more appropriate description. Tannehill is talented, but he is raw and still needs time to learn how to be an NFL QB. While he possesses all the physical attributes needed to be successful, I seriously question the "mental aspect" of his skill set. With all of our needs this offseason, we can't afford to use the #10 pick on a guys who is going to sit on the bench. Some teams have that luxury, IMO we do not at this time.
I'd prefer we hold off and take a developmental QB like Nick Foles in the 4th round.
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He does the same 40 time as LaMarr Woodley.
40 time (straight line speed) is not always the best indicator of "game speed."
In response to the OP, I think guys like Mercilus and Perry are far more versatile that Upshaw. Upshaw is a hell of a football player, and I'd be happy to see him in a Bills uniform, but I don't think he could play both 4-3 DE and 3-4 OLB. I think Mercilus and Perry could do that.
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In terms of building the defense, I believe that Whitney Mercilus or Nick Perry would be the most versatile players available. IMO....both of them could play 3-4 OLB and 4-3 DE. Upshaw is more of a pure 3-4 OLB, and lacks the speed to get around the edge against NFL LT's.
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It says that the Phins are likely going to a 4-3 and Soliai will likely be allowed to walk in FA. If we are staying with a 3-4 he would be an excellent pickup and allow us to have Williams and Dareus as DE's.
Yes, yes, yes......Soliai would e a tremendous pick up for us. Give us that true space-eating, run stuffing NT that we have been missing. IMO...having Williams or Dareus at NT in 3-4 alignments is a waste of talent. Not saying that Dareus played poorly at NT, but he would be much better as a 3-4 DE or a 4-3 DT.
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For the record, Tamba Hali has 30 inch arms.
If we're looking for a long armed pass rusher, look no further than Nick Perry from USC. Big, fast, great pass rushing moves, and his knuckles practically drag on the turf.
Seriously though, I think he is this year's version of Aldon Smith.
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1? 1 decent player in the whole NFL is from Penn State and that is the school we should draft from? There are over 275 players in the NFL and only 1 is from Penn State and that is our choice? No Thanks.
Navarro Bowman, Levi Brown, Dan Connor, Tamba Hali, Sean Lee, Jared Odrick, Paul Posluszny, Andrew Quarless, BRYAN SCOTT, Cameron Wake.....just to name a few
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Am I the only one who thought this thread was about Asian lineman?
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I want a punter named Bryan Anger.
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Reiff is going to be an All-Pro as will Kalil and Adams. Too bad we won't see Upshaw at our pick, but we'll see him twice a year. You can read what I said about Reiff here.
Astro
Really....and how do you know this? IMO...Kalil is the only OT worth taking in the top 10, and he will obviously be long gone by #10. Reiff is an impressive OT prospect, but he is not without weaknesses. He appears to be excellent at run blocking, and seems to do a decent job protecting the edge against speed rushers. I question his footwork, however, as he seems to have trouble pass blocking when the rusher makes a move to the inside. Not saying that technique issues such as this cannot be corrected, but declaring Reiff an all-pro? I think that's a bit of a leap.
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There are other WR's I'd take in the 2nd round before McNutt, namely Dwight Jones and Nick Toon. Toon is a much more polished WR than is McNutt, and IMO Jones has the highest ceiling of any WR in this draft class. Now, if we waited until the 3rd round to address WR and McNutt was still on the board, I would be happy with the selection.
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Upshaw Upshaw Upshaw Upshaw Upshaw Upshaw.
This, or Mercilus. Both players could potentially play DE in the 4-3 or OLB in the 3-4.
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Sanu is going Back to Rutgers Next Season, so maybe in 2013
No, actually Sanu declared for the 2012 draft 6 days ago.
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I highly doubt Cleveland would pass on RGIII. That said, I could see Washington, Jacksonville, and Miami all trying desperately to move into those #2 or #3 spots.
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After watching last night's game, I'm having a hard time deciding who would be the better LB for us....Upshaw or Hightower. Upshaw is strong and has good instincts. He is a very good linebacker, but looked a little bit slow at times. He doesn't have the quickest first step, which leads me to suspect that he might have trouble making the transition to 4-3 DE.
Hightower, however, always seems like he has been shot out of a cannon. He plays with a level of intensity that is remarkable and fun to watch. He seems to be faster than Upshaw, is always around the ball, and is a GREAT tackler. I could definitely see him being a more versatile player for us, being able to play inside or outside in the 4-3. I also think he could potentially play outside in the 3-4.
What wonderful options to have....
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I agree with a previous poster in that you're free agency "wish list" is a little far fetched. I can realistically see the Bills re-signing Stevie, Bell, and Chandler. I also could see them making one "splashy" move by bringing in a high profile FA like Vincent Jackson or Dwayne Bowe. I would be happy with one of those guys, and some of the other alternative players like Anthony Spencer and/or Cortland Finnegan.
I like your first two draft selections, particularly Sanu in the 2nd round (although I think he will go in the late 1st). I could see us taking Upshaw, but I could also see us taking the Iowa LT Reiff with the #10 selection. This pick, of course, will be highly contingent on what we do in free agency. Not a huge fan of Nate Potter in the 3rd round. If we were to look at tackles in the 3rd round range, I would much rather see a guy like Levy Adcock or Andrew Datko (if he falls that far). These guys are bigger and stronger than Potter, and would fit better with what Buddy and Chan seem to prefer with their offensive linemen (big nasties). Finally, I would rather take a stab at a QB like Kirk Cousins in the 4th or 5th round. I don't hate the idea of drafting Wilson, but I see Cousins as being a better developmental prospect. Plus, he has that big arm that we all have been waiting for.
Just my .02
[closed]Elite QB Needed
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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What? Fitz is not an elite QB? You do know that he played half the season with cracked ribs right? I'd like to see you throw a 15 yard deep-out with cracked ribs.