DrDawkinstein Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) So with all the talk being about a new QB (mostly Mallett and Luck, with a little Locker, Pryor, Newton and other randoms thrown in), I can't say I know what players are the top rated OTs and DLs. Who are the favorites at OT? Is there a Jake Long in this class? Who are the favorites at DE or DT/NT? Is there a... Mario Williams(?) in this class? If Luck and Mallett decide to stay in school, and/or if we don't end up with the #1 pick, we might be looking at these guys instead. What say you? Edited October 12, 2010 by DrDankenstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehead Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 P and P, Biotches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Ralph calls it top priority and the truth is it's rare you have the top pick so IF they think one of them is the **** they'll take him...and if they think one might be but aren't sure I can't say for sure that we're totally "healed" from the dysfunction that we'd pass in that case either...I think the focus on QB is not that everyone thinks it's necessarily what we MUST do just that it's what we will likely do so that's why we fixate on them. Plus it's just easier to follow a college QB than any other position...analysts talk about them all the time their on every offensive highlight...you don't have to watch the team every week ect... All of that said if there is a Mario Williams in this class...unless there's a Peyton too...I want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Wisconsin OT Gabe Carimi or DE/DT Cameron Heyward would be my pick if Luck does not declare. If there's a lockout I'd assume Mallett may return to Arkansas as well, but I still like Luck more at this point anyhow. As far as a later round QB, yeah, Cam Newton intrigues me quite a bit but I'm not 100% sure he can read defenses (of course, his stock may shoot him into the 1st come draft time). Iowa's Ricky Stanzi looks like a Tom Brady clone but some here have claimed he is both injury and mistake prone. That may be the case but I haven't seen enough of him to really know one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Wisconsin OT Gabe Carimi or DE/DT Cameron Heyward would be my pick if Luck does not declare. If there's a lockout I'd assume Mallett may return to Arkansas as well, but I still like Luck more at this point anyhow. cool, I'll be sure to check out both in the Wisc/OSU game this weekend. I've seen Heyward play recently, can't remember who against but I remember he had a pick and went rumbling down the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 So with all the talk being about a new QB (mostly Mallett and Luck, with a little Locker, Pryor, Newton and other randoms thrown in), I can't say I know what players are the top rated OTs and DLs. Who are the favorites at OT? Is there a Jake Long in this class? Who are the favorites at DE or DT/NT? Is there a... Mario Williams(?) in this class? If Luck and Mallett decide to stay in school, and/or if we don't end up with the #1 pick, we might be looking at these guys instead. What say you? Not as big of a "need" position as others, but FSU OG Rodney Hudson is a road grading beast. He's anchored our OL for 3 years. He's also a huge reason why as a team, FSU has 1,000 rushing yards in the last 4 games alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN-Hazed and Amuzed Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I'd LOVE to see Alabama DE Marcell Dareus here. He reminds me a little bit of Bruuucce. Not saying he'll be nearly the player Smith was but he's definitely a man amongst boys out there. And plays on a good football team in the BEST conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 wow, I'm looking around at Scouting Reports and Mock Drafts and for the first time since I can remember, I'm not seeing many OTs. Most mocks I've seen don't even have an OT going in the top-10. I know they don't mean jack, but they are usually a good way to find out the hot names. Interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 wow, I'm looking around at Scouting Reports and Mock Drafts and for the first time since I can remember, I'm not seeing many OTs. Most mocks I've seen don't even have an OT going in the top-10. I know they don't mean jack, but they are usually a good way to find out the hot names. Interesting... 17th overall is the first one according to Kiper. That said, nothing else gets addressed till QB does. We have tried all these different ways of doing things except the RIGHT Thing, address QB then fill in around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 17th overall is the first one according to Kiper. That said, nothing else gets addressed till QB does. We have tried all these different ways of doing things except the RIGHT Thing, address QB then fill in around him. Agreed, but Id like to know what else is out there, just in case. In recent years, it seems DL/OT were always the top picks, with maybe a QB or 2 mentioned. Not so much this year. Kind of surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mob16151 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 AJ Green is probably the can't miss prospect in this draft.Think Calvin Johnson. Ayers from UCLA is another guy to keep an eye on. Think Patrick Willis. A sleeper to keep an eye on early in the 2nd is James Brewer OT Indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) Agreed, but Id like to know what else is out there, just in case. In recent years, it seems DL/OT were always the top picks, with maybe a QB or 2 mentioned. Not so much this year. Kind of surprising. It's funny that the pre-draft analysis on Carimi has been all over the map. NFLDraftBible compares him favorably to Russell Okung although they believe him to be a better run blocker; whereas WalterFootball states they'd be surprised if he were drafted in the 1st round and is "by no means" an NFL LT (I think these comments were posted prior to this season, though). I've seen numerous mock drafts placing him as a top 10 or even top 5 pick but that's far from unanimous. My guess is he will be picked somewhat high if for no other reason than the dearth of quality OTs, as you mentioned, coming out this year. I'm no expert of course and I certainly do not claim to be, but he certainly looks the part. Maybe he'd be a reach with the 1st pick, but I think taking Heyward at any spot would be entirely justified. Whatever the case, I want a QB, first foremost--- but it has to be the right QB. Edited October 12, 2010 by Punch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Here's who we are looking at for OT: Round 1, About 8th----DeMarcus Love, Arkansas Round 1, Around 13th--Derek Sherrod, Mississippi State Round 1, Around 22nd--Anthony Castonzo,Boston College Round 1, Around 28th--Jason Pinkston ,Pittsburgh Round 3, Around 1st---Orlando Franklin, Miami Round 3, Around 19th--Nate Solder, Colorado Round 3, Around 20th--Gabe Carimi,Wisconsin Carimi is now being thought of as a good RT. Astro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 we need to figure out the left tackle position so that our qb stays on the field. also need a playmaking outside lb. i think for this upcoming draft we may want to consider trading down and picking up another pick in the top ten of the 2nd round and we use the 3 picks inside the top 40 to take a left tackle, and a couple lb's. then trade to the top of the draft in 2012 and pick up luck. this all sounds easier than it is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mob16151 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Here's who we are looking at for OT: Round 1, About 8th----DeMarcus Love, Arkansas Round 1, Around 13th--Derek Sherrod, Mississippi State Round 1, Around 22nd--Anthony Castonzo,Boston College Round 1, Around 28th--Jason Pinkston ,Pittsburgh Round 3, Around 1st---Orlando Franklin, Miami Round 3, Around 19th--Nate Solder, Colorado Round 3, Around 20th--Gabe Carimi,Wisconsin Carimi is now being thought of as a good RT. Astro Where do you guys have Brewer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Here's who we are looking at for OT: Round 1, About 8th----DeMarcus Love, Arkansas Round 1, Around 13th--Derek Sherrod, Mississippi State Round 1, Around 22nd--Anthony Castonzo,Boston College Round 1, Around 28th--Jason Pinkston ,Pittsburgh Round 3, Around 1st---Orlando Franklin, Miami Round 3, Around 19th--Nate Solder, Colorado Round 3, Around 20th--Gabe Carimi,Wisconsin Carimi is now being thought of as a good RT. Astro Here's the guy I've been waiting for! I'd love to see your data on D Linemen when you get the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I don't see the Bills reaching for a QB at all. Unless there is a certifiable Bradford available in the next draft, they'll pass and get the best blue-chip talent available. This team needs PLAYERS, regardless of position. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 DE Iowa Clayborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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