JuanGuzman Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Michigan defensive tackle Alan Branch is expected to enter the NFL draft after reports he hasn't registered for any spring classes. Branch could be a top ten pick in April's draft. The 6-6, 330 pound tackle is immovable on the inside of the defensive line. His size and strength allows him to hold his ground and clog running lanes. Branch is also a very good athlete for his size and shows the ability to get around blocks. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Will probably be gone well before we pick, but the more of these guys that come out, the better the selection will be at #12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumping platelets Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Trade up for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPTheRealDeal07 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Trade up for him I think if Marv is serious about improving this rush defense, this is the guy we should go after. And he's athletic and can rush the passer, should have taken Ngata last year, we get a second chance to make a move for him, but as always, combine will dictate alot of what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Right on JimBob! I hope as many juniors come out as possible. We could have an elite prospect fall right into our laps. Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 And a cynic would say we'd be able to draft a better corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Damnit Nanker now you've gone and ruined my positive outlook. Just jokin' man, I hope we don't go CB round 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Just teasing. Can't help myself sometimes. Regardless of how Marv's going to come out swinging this offseason, the greater the talent level is at the top, the better player we'll be getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I'd still pick the best ILB (P. Willis) over Branch if the two were both available when we pick. LBs are more versatile, I'd rather have a Ray Lewis per se, than a Marcus Stroud. If the draft started tomorrow, our top needs in order of importance are: 1) OG 2) ILB and 3) DT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I'd still pick the best ILB (P. Willis) over Branch if the two were both available when we pick. LBs are more versatile, I'd rather have a Ray Lewis per se, than a Marcus Stroud. If the draft started tomorrow, our top needs in order of importance are: 1) OG 2) ILB and 3) DT LBs are much easier to come by than linemen. I would throw my TV out the window if they passed up Branch to draft an LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOOOOOO Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 LBs are much easier to come by than linemen. I would throw my TV out the window if they passed up Branch to draft an LB. As would I....but Branch is not falling to #12....no way For MLB...Would any of you take a risk on Anthony Waters(John Vilma type)....Dude was an easy 1st rounder before he tore his ACL...now he will be a day two pick....His upside is really high if he can return from the injury....any takers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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