WE KNOW Atlanta has to have Matt Ryan pegged as their guy (this has become more apparent with the Turner signing)...because they have been through a media nightmare with the resignation of Petrino and the Vick episode - they HAVE to have something to sell to the fans. A franchise QB does that instantly. All Miami needs is interest from ONE other team - doesnt matter who it is. If Atlanta thought there is even a chance we might take him or trade the pick (and I doubt think there is any doubt on either point) they have to trade up for him. We could do just what San Diego did for crying out loud - call their bluff. OK we have your guy we picked him....now come get him....seems to me that trade worked out pretty good for NY.
I really believe in the end Atlanta picks first and we end up with Vernon Gholston (perhaps Chris Long - but I think Gholston) and a 2nd and 4th or a 2nd and a second next year or DeAngelo Hall...something of this nature.
This trade allows us to address our three biggest needs essentially before the first round is over. OLB (passrush) LT (or RT as the case may be) and CB. Those positions along with QB are considered the most important on the field.
Jake Long is NOT going to be our pick. He was owned two years in a row by Vernon Gholston (3 sacks last year). There are several other tackle prospect in the draft as well, and I'm not so sure Jake Long is even an NFL LEFT tackle. He doesn't have good feet (he does however have relatively long arms and big hands).
Quarterback is the only position that is worthy of first pick money. Plus, Parcells puts a premium on the edge pass rusher...and he has picked one AS HIGH AS HE CAN at EVERY stop he has been at. Willie McGinist, John Abraham, and DeMarcus Ware. The pick is CHRIS Long or Vernon Gholston PERIOD. It ALWAYS WAS. I'll be happy with either one - they are both going to be special. personally I think the pick will be Gholston - though Grohs first hand knowledge of Long will be hard for Parcells to overcome. In the end its either the safe bet (Chris Long) cause he can't bust. or the potential of Gholston (which is to be one of the top 3 players off the edge in the league)
Can you imagine if we had Gholston, Taylor, Porter, Will Allen, DeAngelo Hall (or Cromartie etc), along with the size we already have up front and perhaps Eugene Wilson (though some combo of Hill, Bell, and Allen will be ok). I'm sorry, our defense is already going to be pretty formidable. That is at least a top 15 unit that will create turnovers. With no glaring holes.
On offense, the line is already better than it was last year as long as the tackle spot is addressed (which it will be). Our receivers are already better (Wilfork and Ginn are a great compliment). Im sure TE will be adressed somehow. Ronnie or Ricky are two pretty damn good options (hopefully one of them can stay healthy/recover). With this offense around him and an emphasis on running the ball (Wilfork signing indicates this) - I love his pickup cause he is a red zone threat as well as a good blocker). Beck should have a decent surrounding cast.
Special teams have been upgraded. This team wound have as much depth as Parcells would like, and it needs another year of roster turnover. But it is possible if this team stays healthy and comes together, that we could have a pretty good season. I would certainly prefer the young talent we have or will have over quite a few teams (the Jets and Bills for instance).
I really believe in the end Atlanta picks first and we end up with Vernon Gholston (perhaps Chris Long - but I think Gholston) and a 2nd and 4th or a 2nd and a second next year or DeAngelo Hall...something of this nature.
This trade allows us to address our three biggest needs essentially before the first round is over. OLB (passrush) LT (or RT as the case may be) and CB. Those positions along with QB are considered the most important on the field.
Jake Long is NOT going to be our pick. He was owned two years in a row by Vernon Gholston (3 sacks last year). There are several other tackle prospect in the draft as well, and I'm not so sure Jake Long is even an NFL LEFT tackle. He doesn't have good feet (he does however have relatively long arms and big hands).
Quarterback is the only position that is worthy of first pick money. Plus, Parcells puts a premium on the edge pass rusher...and he has picked one AS HIGH AS HE CAN at EVERY stop he has been at. Willie McGinist, John Abraham, and DeMarcus Ware. The pick is CHRIS Long or Vernon Gholston PERIOD. It ALWAYS WAS. I'll be happy with either one - they are both going to be special. personally I think the pick will be Gholston - though Grohs first hand knowledge of Long will be hard for Parcells to overcome. In the end its either the safe bet (Chris Long) cause he can't bust. or the potential of Gholston (which is to be one of the top 3 players off the edge in the league)
Can you imagine if we had Gholston, Taylor, Porter, Will Allen, DeAngelo Hall (or Cromartie etc), along with the size we already have up front and perhaps Eugene Wilson (though some combo of Hill, Bell, and Allen will be ok). I'm sorry, our defense is already going to be pretty formidable. That is at least a top 15 unit that will create turnovers. With no glaring holes.
On offense, the line is already better than it was last year as long as the tackle spot is addressed (which it will be). Our receivers are already better (Wilfork and Ginn are a great compliment). Im sure TE will be adressed somehow. Ronnie or Ricky are two pretty damn good options (hopefully one of them can stay healthy/recover). With this offense around him and an emphasis on running the ball (Wilfork signing indicates this) - I love his pickup cause he is a red zone threat as well as a good blocker). Beck should have a decent surrounding cast.
Special teams have been upgraded. This team wound have as much depth as Parcells would like, and it needs another year of roster turnover. But it is possible if this team stays healthy and comes together, that we could have a pretty good season. I would certainly prefer the young talent we have or will have over quite a few teams (the Jets and Bills for instance).
