It looks like Dez Byrant will be gone before the 11th or 12 pick. I have a couple of friends, that work for the Dolphins, and my sources have told me, they will be taking a strong look at Cincinatti's Mardy Gilyard. If Bill Parcell's gets his head out of his butt, the choice more than likely will be Gilyard. Gilyard would look great in a Dolphins uniform, but Parcells likes to do things his way, so don't be surprised if he doesn't pick a wide receiver. I love Gilyard, he's 6'1, he has great hands, good speed, and he's tough. Parcell is a stubburn idiot, so he won't pick him, instead he'll pick an overachiever, like Kyle Brady or something.
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hopefully, we're not talking about our first round pick. i'd be happy with Gilyard at #43.
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Or Golden Tate at #43....that is, as long as we get McClain or Berry (pipe dream) at #12.
sm0kinfins
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Wait a minute... What you're saying is that Parcells is an idiot if he doesn't draft this kid because he would look good in a Fins uniform? For seriously? :facepalm:
If it were up to me he'd do what he always does, regardless of where his head is, and draft based off talent/need and not based off whether the kid would make the cover of an Abercrombie & Fitch catalog. Priorities man priorities...
EPIC FAIL!
Just say NO to Golden Tate. That kid has some great hands, etc., but he has some SERIOUS separation issues. He had the benefit of an NFL ready QB in Jimmy Clausen but Golden Tate had problems seperating from Purdue defensive backs. If you can't get separation in the BIG 10, you're NOT going to separate from NFL receivers. We need a true #1 and Golden Tate would be nother more than a solid #2 or a great #3 option.
As far as Mardy Gilyard....we are not spending the #12 pick on him. That's just asinine. That's a Ted Ginn-esque pick.
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i think there's a strong possibility of a trade down if McClain is gone at #12.
I have been thinking the same thing. As everyone says, it is out of character for this group to draft a receiver in the first. I think it would have to be a serious value pick for them to pull the trigger on one that early. My guess at 12 is McClain if he is there and if not, a trade down and pick up of Cody for nose tackle I see as likely, if we haven't already addressed the nose position in the limited free agency that is out there this year.
maybe even Jerry Hughes or Dan Williams after trading down.
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There is no way McClain is there at #12. Dan Williams is the guy who I'm thinking we take unless Spiller looks appealing to them he may be the best player available at 12 if we can't get out of that spot.
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Only receiver worth picking at 12 is Bryant.
If Bryant is not there at 12, we dont draft a receiver there.
If Bryant is not there at 12, we dont draft a receiver there.
While I agree that it is doubtful that McClain is there at 12, every year there are a couple of players that don't go where you think they should. So, you never know. I really think we will trade down here if we don't see the value on the board.
I dont expect them to pick up a NT early in the draft. Its a no flash position that is usually filled with lower picks to be groomed. There are exceptions but there are no Wilforks in this draft so I'd be surprised if they went for that position before the 3rd round.
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heres how I see it shaping up.
if mcclain is gone, but bryant falls to twelve. we will all be collectively holding our breathe. I for one, would take him. I remember working on the road and my brother called me the year brady quinn fell, and I think the whole world thought we were taking him, I was running dozer, and my bro had to call me back cuz we used the whole clock to make the selection.
I can't see spiller falling that far, but if he does I wouldn't complain about taking him either. RB seems like it would be a luxury pick. given ronnies history with injuries and ricky in his last year, and the backup situations we got, I'd be happy with maybe one of the best players in spiller.
no spiller, no bryant, no mcclain... I would hope to hell we trade down and grab a NT.
we could get another decent LB in the second like an aj edds or someone of his caliber. If we don't take bryant, the only other receiver I am really interested in is benn from illinois. I'm not sure he would be a #1 but I think he could be solid. needs some coaching and some work though.
I am really just desperately hoping that mcclain falls. I think Nolan is going to want his defensive stud.
I have to admit I will be disappointed if for whatever reason we take a DE or CB with the 12th overall.
if mcclain is gone, but bryant falls to twelve. we will all be collectively holding our breathe. I for one, would take him. I remember working on the road and my brother called me the year brady quinn fell, and I think the whole world thought we were taking him, I was running dozer, and my bro had to call me back cuz we used the whole clock to make the selection.
I can't see spiller falling that far, but if he does I wouldn't complain about taking him either. RB seems like it would be a luxury pick. given ronnies history with injuries and ricky in his last year, and the backup situations we got, I'd be happy with maybe one of the best players in spiller.
no spiller, no bryant, no mcclain... I would hope to hell we trade down and grab a NT.
we could get another decent LB in the second like an aj edds or someone of his caliber. If we don't take bryant, the only other receiver I am really interested in is benn from illinois. I'm not sure he would be a #1 but I think he could be solid. needs some coaching and some work though.
I am really just desperately hoping that mcclain falls. I think Nolan is going to want his defensive stud.
I have to admit I will be disappointed if for whatever reason we take a DE or CB with the 12th overall.
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Why are some of us so set on drafting CJ Spiller when the shelf life of NFL running backs in today's league is roughly four or five years? Doesn't seem to me like we're getting a great return on our investment.
Sure CJ is a great talent but if he's only in his prime for four years then what's the point? The NFL has never been more physical and more violent than it is today. And don't hand me this "No Fun League" and "pussification of America" because of all the rules in place to protect players. These rules are in place today because of the extreme violence that exists between the sidelines. Running backs take a BEATING in today's game when they're getting 20 - 30 carries a game.
It's not too difficult to see that the philosophy of the league is changing. How offenses are built is changing drastically. Spread offenses are here and they will become more prominent over the next couple of seasons. There will be a lot of great teams in this league that resemble what Arizona and New Orleans are now. Teams will need two legitimate downfield threats and a solid third receiver.
The running game is no longer relied on the way it was 10 years ago. I'm not saying that the running game will be completely eliminated or that teams won't need to run the football anymore, but the running game will become more of a situational attack rather than the primary point of attack. Teams will still need to run the ball in short yardage situations, goal line situations and for purposes of clock management. But the new NFL is all about big time offenses and getting big chunks of yardage in individual plays.
Sure CJ is a great talent but if he's only in his prime for four years then what's the point? The NFL has never been more physical and more violent than it is today. And don't hand me this "No Fun League" and "pussification of America" because of all the rules in place to protect players. These rules are in place today because of the extreme violence that exists between the sidelines. Running backs take a BEATING in today's game when they're getting 20 - 30 carries a game.
It's not too difficult to see that the philosophy of the league is changing. How offenses are built is changing drastically. Spread offenses are here and they will become more prominent over the next couple of seasons. There will be a lot of great teams in this league that resemble what Arizona and New Orleans are now. Teams will need two legitimate downfield threats and a solid third receiver.
The running game is no longer relied on the way it was 10 years ago. I'm not saying that the running game will be completely eliminated or that teams won't need to run the football anymore, but the running game will become more of a situational attack rather than the primary point of attack. Teams will still need to run the ball in short yardage situations, goal line situations and for purposes of clock management. But the new NFL is all about big time offenses and getting big chunks of yardage in individual plays.