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First of all, let me start off by saying I am a huge CJ Spiller fan. I think passing on him would be a mistake. However, I understand defense is our achilles heal, and IMO is what cost us the playoffs this year. I think Spillers could take this team to the next level though. Right now I'm on the fence as to what I would do if I were calling the shots on draft day.

If we do go defense at #12 overall, then I hope we grab Dexter McCluster or Joe McKnight from USC (I think it's Joe). Preferably McCluster. This scenario is much more likely I think, because defense is really the glaring need.

If by the far off chance we manage to grab Karlos Dansby and Vince Wilfork, then I would say Spiller at 12 would almost be the obvious pick. This scenario is probably the least likely, seeing as how both players, especially Wilfork, are going to cost a pretty penny.

Drafting a running back in this draft is a must because of how questionable our backfield looks for 2 years down the road. McCluster won't be a starter in the NFL, would be a great Reggie Bush type player. Spiller is the real deal, but unfortunately would not allow for us to help out the defense in the first round. I don't really know much about McKnight, but from what I have heard he is a great player too.

Thoughts?
 
I also hope we can take care of some defensive needs through free agency. I would love to have Spiller, the dude is going to be the real deal at the NFL level. He is just a touchdown waiting to happen. If we don't take care of the defensive needs through free agency we just don't have the luxury to draft spiller, even though IMO he is BPA at #12 with Suh and Berry off the board. With that said, if we draft defense at #12, I would prefer a Johnathan Dwyer in the second round rather than McKnight or McCluster. IMO Dwyer will be a better all around back, even though McCluster could be a difference maker if he is used right. I just don't have very much hope of this organization using him right after Ted Ginn and Pat White failing uber hard.
 
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kwill29 said:
I also hope we can take care of some defensive needs through free agency. I would love to have Spiller, the dude is going to be the real deal at the NFL level. He is just a touchdown waiting to happen. If we don't take care of the defensive needs through free agency we just don't have the luxury to draft spiller, even though IMO he is BPA at #12 with Suh and Berry off the board.
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IF Berry somehow falls, which again is highly unlikely, I think we have to pull the trigger and not think twice. Berry may be somewhat of a luxury pick, he is too good to pass up on defense, and he would help most any defense in the NFL.
 
It's a real tough call, I could easily go Spiller, McClain or Bryant and I keep flip flopping. FA becomes a small factor if we get Dansby because it almost forsure eliminates McClain. If Spiller is as good as advertised then that might become to good to pass up.
I do think the need for a #1 WR is way overblown by some fans and a Spiller would actually have a greater impact.

Tough call, I'm glad I don't have to make it!
 
3rdandinches said:
It's a real tough call, I could easily go Spiller, McClain or Bryant and I keep flip flopping. FA becomes a small factor if we get Dansby because it almost forsure eliminates McClain. If Spiller is as good as advertised then that might become to good to pass up.
I do think the need for a #1 WR is way overblown by some fans and a Spiller would actually have a greater impact.

Tough call, I'm glad I don't have to make it!
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In your offseason plan in your sig... You really think Gilyard will fall to the third? I see him as a 2nd rounder.
 
i think if mclain is on the board at twelve whether we get dansby or not that he is the guy. dansby and mclain in the middle would be great then we could get of crowder. but the rb we need to pick up in mabey the second if there in jahvid best out of cal. i just dont like the idea of picking up rb's that are just wildcat and 3rd down backs.
 
Ricky_Fan34 said:
IF Berry somehow falls, which again is highly unlikely, I think we have to pull the trigger and not think twice. Berry may be somewhat of a luxury pick, he is too good to pass up on defense, and he would help most any defense in the NFL.
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Oh no doubt, Berry is wayyyyy to good to pass up, if anything its not much of a luxury pick because who knows what is going to happen with our FS situation. Gibril Wilson won't be playing there again this year, and Clemons hasn't shown much. He automatically turns FS from a weak position to a strong position.
 
Ricky_Fan34 said:
IF Berry somehow falls, which again is highly unlikely, I think we have to pull the trigger and not think twice. Berry may be somewhat of a luxury pick, he is too good to pass up on defense, and he would help most any defense in the NFL.
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i totally agree but it isnt going to happen
 
We need to fix the Oline. We still have problems with Donald Thomas, and Smiley. I don't see either as a long term solution. We better fix it this year so that we have the foundation going forward towards SB. Once we finish the line we can get a variety of backs to do the job. But I would not mind Spiller at 12 but only if the decision is to part ways with Ronnie.
 
lilzack3412 said:
i think if mclain is on the board at twelve whether we get dansby or not that he is the guy. dansby and mclain in the middle would be great then we could get of crowder. but the rb we need to pick up in mabey the second if there in jahvid best out of cal. i just dont like the idea of picking up rb's that are just wildcat and 3rd down backs.
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If that was to happen, wouldn't we move Crowder to OLB? Somewhere I heard that is his natural position? I can't remember whether or not it is.
 
ColonelJ said:
We need to fix the Oline. We still have problems with Donald Thomas, and Smiley. I don't see either as a long term solution. We better fix it this year so that we have the foundation going forward towards SB. Once we finish the line we can get a variety of backs to do the job. But I would not mind Spiller at 12 but only if the decision is to part ways with Ronnie.
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The offensive line is great. I think that is our strong point on the team, actually.
 
Ricky_Fan34 said:
The offensive line is great. I think that is our strong point on the team, actually.
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Yes and no imo. The offensive line is the best part as wel as the quarterback and the fullback. That's what gives us confidence that we can win. But I don't feel that the Oline is finished. We spent a lot of money getting Long, Carey, Grove, Smiley. But I don't think that Thomas and Smiley are long term solutions at guard. Our line is what gives me confidence, but it's still not like the great Cowboys and PAts and Broncos lines.
 
ColonelJ said:
Yes and no imo. The offensive line is the best part as wel as the quarterback and the fullback. That's what gives us confidence that we can win. But I don't feel that the Oline is finished. We spent a lot of money getting Long, Carey, Grove, Smiley. But I don't think that Thomas and Smiley are long term solutions at guard. Our line is what gives me confidence, but it's still not like the great Cowboys and PAts and Broncos lines.
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Those lines aren't even that great. Cowboys line is old, Broncos have Clady, and the Patriots line has really deteriorated since the superbowl in 07. Sure, they all have good lines, but I'd say at this point MIA's is better.
 
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