Phlegm Alley Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I know not everyone has declared yet and there are a couple more bowl games yet to be decided, but we have a general idea based on production at the college level who the top prospects will be come April. The safest pick IMHO is AJ Green. I know he has had collarbone injuries in the past, but I really can't envision a scenario where he doesn't become a top 10 WR in the NFL in the next couple of years. I'm not advocating the Bills should draft him, but I think he would be a pretty safe pick for some team picking in the top 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I know not everyone has declared yet and there are a couple more bowl games yet to be decided, but we have a general idea based on production at the college level who the top prospects will be come April. The safest pick IMHO is AJ Green. I know he has had collarbone injuries in the past, but I really can't envision a scenario where he doesn't become a top 10 WR in the NFL in the next couple of years. I'm not advocating the Bills should draft him, but I think he would be a pretty safe pick for some team picking in the top 7. Andrew Luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Despite dilligent, historically successful college recruiting by NFL teams, everything about the draft is a crapshoot. The only 'safest' pick is to trade it for a seasoned, accomplished pro-bowler still in his prime. I don't mean to sound like a smartass. There just isn't a sure thing when college players transition to the pros, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I know not everyone has declared yet and there are a couple more bowl games yet to be decided, but we have a general idea based on production at the college level who the top prospects will be come April. The safest pick IMHO is AJ Green. I know he has had collarbone injuries in the past, but I really can't envision a scenario where he doesn't become a top 10 WR in the NFL in the next couple of years. I'm not advocating the Bills should draft him, but I think he would be a pretty safe pick for some team picking in the top 7. Once you break your collar bone once, it's an injury that keeps on happening. Especially in football. It's just one of those bones that never goes back to 100% once it's broken. (Of course, this is not a medical fact, just my opinion from watching the careers of many NFLers get derailed by collar bone breaks). That said, he's not a safe bet by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Patrick Peterson (not that I'm advocating him for Buffalo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegm Alley Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Once you break your collar bone once, it's an injury that keeps on happening. Especially in football. It's just one of those bones that never goes back to 100% once it's broken. (Of course, this is not a medical fact, just my opinion from watching the careers of many NFLers get derailed by collar bone breaks). That said, he's not a safe bet by any means. Just giving my opinion and not looking for/don't care about objections. Just looking for who people think is the safest pick in their opinion. Regardless of the draft being a crapshoot or previous injuries, or position played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 "Best player available". That never fails, does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 If you mean in the first round, regardless of which spot, I'd still say Gabe Carimi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Andrew Luck? The corner from LSU or Green are the safest. QB is always a roll of the dice. Bbb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 If you mean in the first round, regardless of which spot, I'd still say Gabe Carimi. Agreed. I trading down would be nice, but I don't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Once you break your collar bone once, it's an injury that keeps on happening. Especially in football. It's just one of those bones that never goes back to 100% once it's broken. (Of course, this is not a medical fact, just my opinion from watching the careers of many NFLers get derailed by collar bone breaks). That said, he's not a safe bet by any means. AP turned out OK I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinegun12 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 AP turned out OK I'd say. What about Matthew Stafford? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Nick Fairley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 If you monetize risk like in most buinesses, then any third or fourth round prospect would be safest to pick up (Provided it is in the 3rd or 4th round). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Safest pick in the draft is probably Patrick Peterson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 What about Matthew Stafford? I could be wrong, but isn't Stafford's injury shoulder related as in multiple dislocations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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