flmike Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 For those of you who follow more closely than I do, what are the deepest positions in the upcoming draft? Drafting for need is sometimes necessary, but as a GM you want to take advantage of what the draft gives you, don't you? We really need a LB or two, CBs and a QB. Way to many important positions to fill in one draft. So, what position is deep this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny33 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 For those of you who follow more closely than I do, what are the deepest positions in the upcoming draft? Drafting for need is sometimes necessary, but as a GM you want to take advantage of what the draft gives you, don't you? We really need a LB or two, CBs and a QB. Way to many important positions to fill in one draft. So, what position is deep this year? In the early rounds: OT, DT, CB, maybe DE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playman Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 qb is pretty deep. pretty weak too good talent at LB and OT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 So sounds like it's a weak draft for long snappers then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 So sounds like it's a weak draft for long snappers then?? ....and for punt catchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flmike Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 We might see a kicker drafted - Dustin Hopkinson (FSU) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 without a doubt....Defensive Line is deepest.... there will be minimum 10 and as many as 15 first rounders.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Id say 3-4 OLB. I know we have switched back and forth a bunch but this might be the year to commit to the 3-4 if we get a coach that wants that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Id say 3-4 OLB. I know we have switched back and forth a bunch but this might be the year to commit to the 3-4 if we get a coach that wants that. In the first 2 rounds, its really deep. That being said. Stay 4-3, we just need a scheme, not stache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Also with regard to the popularly-held sentiment around here that we need to stay committed to the 4-3: Numerous teams have recently transitioned from 4-3 to 3-4 in one season. It can be done with the right coach. Mike Nolan, Dom Capers, and Wade Phillips all recently performed this feat successfully IN ONE SEASON. Ray Horton for instance could probably pull it off with a strategic draft choice or two (think Clay Matthews, BJ Raji). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Ray Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Also with regard to the popularly-held sentiment around here that we need to stay committed to the 4-3: Numerous teams have recently transitioned from 4-3 to 3-4 in one season. It can be done with the right coach. Mike Nolan, Dom Capers, and Wade Phillips all recently performed this feat successfully IN ONE SEASON. Ray Horton for instance could probably pull it off with a strategic draft choice or two (think Clay Matthews, BJ Raji). True. When Horton became DC at Arizona,he successfully transitioned from 4-3 to 3-4 in a short amount of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'd rather stay 4-3. When you spend most of your time in the nickel why carry a base defense requiring that you carry more roster spots at LBr, in particular the usually expensive OLBrs if they are any good. In any trend, it's typically better to accept the fact that it is too late to join the innovators once the herd moves and seek an effective counterpoint and seek to innovate yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 you need a defense that can handle the double tightend formation...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Also with regard to the popularly-held sentiment around here that we need to stay committed to the 4-3: Numerous teams have recently transitioned from 4-3 to 3-4 in one season. It can be done with the right coach. Mike Nolan, Dom Capers, and Wade Phillips all recently performed this feat successfully IN ONE SEASON. Ray Horton for instance could probably pull it off with a strategic draft choice or two (think Clay Matthews, BJ Raji). Given out personnel it might not be a hard switch. Dareus & Carrington were drafted to play 3-4 DE, Mario can play either scheme (better in 4-3), Barnett has played 3-4, and Shepherd is probably just as suitable (maybe better) in 3-4. I'm not [necessarily] advocating a switch, but it wouldn't be as difficult this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flmike Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 The 3-4 requires a huge NT (don't have) and an all-star MLB (don't have) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Ray Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 The 3-4 requires a huge NT (don't have) and an all-star MLB (don't have) I think it depends what kind of 3-4 is being run. NE's 3-4 uses a massive NT in Wilfork which works very well there, but you also have Dallas' 3-4 where Ratliffe is the NT and while hes not your typical mammoth NT, hes still very effective. I think that kind of 3-4 is more prdeicated on having a penetrating line than a bunch of behemoths that hold up the blockers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Defensive line and Offensive line deep in talent will be the majority off the board in the first round. Expect 16-18 taken. DB and LB are the next group of talent. Weak draft for QB, RB and TE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 So sounds like it's a weak draft for long snappers then?? I don't care if it's not deep. If I see Sanborn long snapping us to defeat one more time, I'm gonna snap. Yes, Sanborn records a lot of long snaps. But how many of those are 5-10 yards downfield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomcat Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 you need a defense that can handle the double tightend formation...... Wouldn't it more of the type of safety rather than a defense as a whole. I would throw in a "cover lb" as well... I think both can be acheived 3-4 or 4-3 but It depends on the "body type"/make up of both of the safety and LB. I could be wrong tho...I've been wrong before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Several guests on Sirius NFL Radio have said that the 3 deepest positions are DT, DE, and LB. I have no idea if their assessment is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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