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Mayock talking about the Jet's pick and said that Derek Fine was a good receiver and swallowed up all their underneath passes. Encouraging I should explain, the Jets took a Kansas WR and Mayock stated that he didn't get to see him catching anything underneath cause Fine caught everything there. Sounds like a nice safety blanket

I'm so mad we lost Schmitt

Agreed. While I think we really need to upgrade C and draft a FB, I am now ok with our picks so far. I panicked for a minute there

Bowen is projected to maybe play SS in the pros. I guess that would make all the chatter about wanting to move Whitner to FS true. I still wouldnt mind him at OLB if he gained 10 lbs "Despite lacking the bulk you expect from a linebacker, Bowen has developed into a tackling machine. He led the nation in solo tackles (95) and tackles per game (12.92) as a junior and was the team leader in both categories in his two years starting for the Cyclones. Because of his pass coverage ability and range, Bowen is also being eyed as a possible strong safety prospect by professional teams. Opposing coaches in the Big 12 Conference praised his loose hips and ability to get good depth in his pass drops, as they labeled him the pass coverage linebacker in the league." 95 solo tackles is hard to sneeze at

Corner isn't random, NFLN said he was excellent value in the 4th and a very good corner

McKelvin isn't 5'9

OK Mayock likes our picks. I'm happy: "solid draft" Reggie Corner is a good value they said

Mayock is talking about him at length, he likes him but says he needs discipline

Who the hell is Alvin Bowen????

back to back commercial on the NFLN just to make sure they miss our pick

Detroit just took a FB, I hope we take the hint

NFLN is making an argument for why you stockpile DBs, didnt make a lot of sense though. Jamie Dukes is still acting like a moron

Same guys I wanted 2 picks ago: Sullivan or Schmitt

NOT pleased wit the last 2 picks. It feels like we are drafting for special teams as well

Height: 6'3" Weight: 245 College: Kansas Hybrid fullback/tight ends/H-backs are underappreciated players in today's NFL offenses. A guy who can pick up blitzes, chip on defensive ends, cancel linebackers at the second level and move the chains (46 receptions, 394 yards, four touchdowns in '07) in the passing game is very valuable. Fine has the ability to be just that type of player, and will likely be selected earlier than most expect. He should also be a contributor on special teams coverage units as he did at Kansas. Expected size for "moving" tight end/fullback. ... Excellent effort and upper body flexibility to block defensive ends or linebackers on the run. ... Very good receiver who runs precise routes and does not drop many balls. ... Reliable, tough, hard-working character guy. ... Good effort and open-field tackling ability on special teams.

there's your TE

Derek Fine?

NFLN AND ESPN take a commercial when we're up of course

we're on deck

About the Corner pick. I think it might also bear consideration that we lost a lot of good special teams players this year in Stamer Haggan and Wire. I think the guys are putting a premium on players who can also step in immediately as starters on special teams

McKelvin's introduction at OBD is up in the multimedia section for whoever was asking about it

Well I wanted Sullivan or Schmitt last pick, theyre both around for this one so far

we had NO depth at CB, so this seems ok to me. McGee, McKelvin (Mac Attack Corners), Greer, James, Youboty, Corner- our secondary is addressed. If you'd never seen our corners, you would think they were Irish

I would suggest that we forget about the past and just look at this draft for what it is

Report on Corner: Corner has been a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks since moving into the starting lineup as a red-shirt freshman. Certainly not the biggest defensive back you will find, he compensates for a lack of height and bulk with outstanding leaping ability, great timing and natural hands to get to more than a fair share of balls in flight. He is the only player to lead outright or share the team lead for interception in each of the four seasons he suited up for the Zips. His 15 interceptions tied for second on the school career record list. He joined All-American Dwight Smith (261 yards, 1997-2000) and Shawn Vincent (265 yards, 1988-90) as the only players in Akron annals to return interceptions for 225 or more yards in a career. He had at least one interception or pass deflection in 28 of the 48 games he played in for Akron. Corner started 46 of 48 games at Akron. He recorded 197 tackles (140 solos) with eight stops for losses of 24 yards and a fumble recovery. He deflected 35 passes and ranks tied for second in school history with 15 interceptions, ranking third all-time with 225 yards in returns (15.0 avg), including one touchdown. Analysis Positives: Compactly built athlete with good, lean muscle definition...Stays tight with receivers on deep routes and has good play development recognition skills...Has a good feel for the ball, maintaining eye contact on the receiver while tracking the ball in flight...Keeps a tight relationship with the receiver in the open and can cover ground with his closing burst...Shows good knee bend and a smooth, easy turning motion coming out of his backpedal...Takes good angles towards the ball and makes proper body adjustments turning and flexing for the pass, demonstrating natural hands and above average timing to high point the ball...Shows fluid hip turn and quick feet coming out of his backpedal... Makes proper zone adjustments and anticipates the quarterback's moves well, as he can handle the switch-off effortlessly...Has the hip snap and body control to position himself before delivering the hit...Has the burst to recover on deep routes...Gets a sharp break on the ball and is flexible in his hip turn and compensates for a lack of ideal height with good quickness and ball anticipation skills...Stays low in his pads and extends his arms to wrap and secure as a tackle (lacks strength behind his hits, though)...Shows natural hands, extending and plucking the ball away from the body's framework...Has the field vision to keep track of the ball in flight. Negatives: Size is a big drawback, but he compensates with good aggression and the timing to go up and snatch the ball out of the receiver's hands...Lacks ideal power for run support, but even though he is willing to face up, he does not have the strong anchor to prevent ballcarriers from running through his arm tackles...Sometimes gets a little too aggressive, causing him to over-pursue, but shows the recovery quickness needed to get back into the play...Gets so pass theft conscious that he will play the ball a little too much, tending to lose sight of the receiver at times...Reaches back on his heels sometimes when turning in his backpedal...Has to show better shadow ability when handling the receiver, but flashes quickness to recover...Needs to become more physical with the receivers in press coverage. Compares To: TIM JENNINGS-Indianapolis...Corner won't ever be confused for a Charles Woodson when it comes to taking on running backs, but he does provide great value in a sub package because of his natural hands and ability to get to the ball in flight. His best asset is his ball skills, as he times his leaps well to ride up on a receiver to deflect or pick the ball off. His size is a big drawback and will probably keep him out of the starting lineup, but few cornerbacks have the ability to reach and pluck the ball like he does.