the Dolphins should draft Allen(1st) and Bailey(2nd)
Quinton Patton has been a great player since day 1 for Louisiana Tech since he came out of JUCO. I can't imagine what else anyone could be waiting on from him unless they just haven't seen him. He does 2 things extremely well which is why he's able to produce so consistently..... he beats the jam, and is one of the best run-after-catch receivers in the country. Two things that are the foundation of a terrific pro.
I watched Troy Edwards catch 21 passes for over 400 yards for Louisiana Tech against Nebraska back in the late 90's.... Patton's game against Texas A&M was a little reminiscent of it.
Johnthan Banks once said that Quinton Patton is the best receiver he's ever faced..... I imagine Terry Hawthorne would agree with him.
If we make no moves for WR in FA I trade up for Keenan
We lack depth everywhere. Why would u trade up ans lose a second rd talent player. No thanks I want my 5 guys in the first 100 picks.
We lack depth everywhere. Why would u trade up and lose a second rd talent player. No thanks I want my 5 guys in the first 100 picks.
I don't know how you've come away with the impression that they won't draft anyone under 6'3" but I assure you if you go through Green Bay's history, and even just look at the two WRs that the Dolphins drafted this past year, you'll come away thinking that they're more likely to AVOID guys that are above 6'3" as opposed to the other way around.
Using your criteria Justin Hunter is out...I think he lacks in the brains department and I've seen more than enough "diva" moments from him in games. I haven't watched enough of Keenan Allen to formulate an opinion on him but the University of California - Berkley is a top 10 - 15 school in the country.
I also don't think I would eliminate anyone with this coaching staff due to height...those cookie cutter measurables per position requirements was the Parcells way of drafting. During Sherman's time as a Coach/GM in Green Bay they seemed to draft guys who were 6'0"+ but during Philbin's time there the year after Sherman left they took Greg Jennings who's 5'11" and they also took Randall Cobb in 2011 who's 5'10". I agree that Tavon Austin may not be in play but I would be surprised if Stedman Bailey isn't on the list...he's too much of a playmaker to overlook and fills every requirement Philbin is looking for, catches the ball consistently, short area quickness to get separation, deep speed to get behind the defense, unbelievable ability to get yards after catch...I have a hard time thinking they're just going to disregard this kid just cause he's not 6' something.
Almost everyone believes the most value in the draft is in the 2nd round & 3rd round. This is false. After the Top-40 picks, the value doesn't change very much.
Because the same holds true every year. Everyone always gets hyped up over 2nd and 3rd round prospects. The truth always remains that the best prospects are at the top, and that the middle range extends past the 2nd round.
For example here is a list of the number of Probowlers by round from 2001 to 2009 (players who have made a pro bowl appearance):
1st: 84
2nd: 33 (*14 of them were selected between picks 33-40, at the top of the 2nd)
3rd: 14
4th: 12
5th: 10
6th & 7th: 13
Total Pro Bowlers in Top 40 Picks: 98
Of the 2nd round pro bowlers, 14 of those pro bowlers were taken between picks 33 and 40.
So there were 98 pro bowlers taken in the top 40 picks, 19 pro bowlers taken between picks 41 and 64 of the 2nd round, 14 pro bowlers in the 3rd, 12 in the 4th,, and 10 in the 5th.
There isn't a huge difference between the middle to the end of the 2nd round through the 5th round, however there is a great imbalance towards the top of the draft. The Top 40 is where the real value of the draft is because here is where there's far better chances of securing players that are "difference makers"
It's better value to "trade up" to be within the top 40, and trade down in the 2nd and 3rd rounds to pick up as many picks in the latter part of the 3rd, 4th and 5th rounds as you can, but its not worth it to trade down from those top 40 picks to stockpile 2nd and 3rd rounders. The caveat being, of course, to avoid the top 5 unless there is an elite super talent (because of the cost of trading up that high if the player doesn't hit - IE: what the redskins gave up for RG3, the Falcons for Julio Jones but even then you see it's worth it if your scouting department did their jobs.
Green Bay's current era receiver picks:The drafts at Green Bay weren't Ireland drafts. Still, their WR's tended to be bigger guys that were considered bigger WR's when they were acquired. The only real exception there is Cobb, who most people saw as falling in the draft and a high-value where he was taken. His explosive quickness really presents a contrast to most of their big WR corps. It provides some diversity, but it isn't how they built their offense.