OldTimer1960 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 There are maybe 5-7 players that should be considered at #3 based on all the reading that I've done (mostly ProFootballWeekly and GMJr/SportingNews along with NFL Network). My $.02 worth: 1. Marcell Dareus - I think he is a very "safe" pick in that he will almost certainly help the run defense significantly. He can play in both the 3-4 and 4-3 looks and will be valuable. 2. Von Miller - lots of production and athletic ability. I like Miller and think he can really help the pass rush and will be an improvement in run D, too. 3. Patrick Peterson - not sold on him being a top CB and I don't know if he can be an Ed Reed type Safety. He could be a dynamite kick returner, but #3 is too high for a great KR and OK-good CB or Safety. If the Bills pick him, they might have the best set of KR ever with Spiller, Peterson, McKelvin and McGee. Is Peterson another Rod Woodson? I don't know, but I thin 3 is too rich for him. 4. AJ Green - Looks to be a great WR with the work-ethic and talent to excel. The Bills don't have a glaring need at WR and w/o a QB and OL upgrade could Green fulfill his potential? 5. Cam Newton - I hate most everything I've read about him. I don't care how great an athlete he is or how strong his arm is. Too much off-field stuff and zero experience calling plays and passing in a pro-style offense. Can he do it? Who knows? But #3 is too high to gamble on a guy like this. 6. Blaine Gabbert - I like his athletic ability and reported intelligence and work-ethic, but his production (admittedly with a weak supporting cast) leaves a lot to be desired this high in the draft. 7. Nick Fairley - great athlete, bad body for this high of a pick. Does he play hard and train hard enough to be great? I don't think so. Just my opinion, but I'd rate these guys as: 1. Dareus and Miller (tie) 2. AJ Green in spite of much bigger needs 3. Patrick Peterson 4. Blaine Gabbert - at least he reportedly has the work-ethic and intelligence to maybe grow into a good starter. 5. Nick Fairley - top athlete, if they can light a fire he might be great. 6. Cam Newton - huge gamble on 1 year of production in a non-pro-style offense with off-field concerns to boot. Comments welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 almost my sentiments exactly. I would flip flop Peterson and Fairley and we would be in complete agreement. And I agree with all your assessments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cincinnati Kid Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I am in total agreement as well. Nicely said. I am in the Miller/Dareus camp as well. Personally, I think that Green is the Dark Horse Candidate to go Number 1 to Carolina. That would set off a whole string of god-knows-what... Bills overlook Newton and take the Defender Denver passes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsidethebox Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 It seems to me this draft appears to be a little weak. I see no sure fire superstars, just a bunch of solid players. I don't think you pay #3 money to a solid player. It might be best this year to trade out of the #3 spot if they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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