Nick13
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this draft was created using my own eyes in scouting college players, walterfootball.com's player rankings, scout.com and nfldraftscout.com.
Rd 1. Chris Long DE Virginia- I know some people think the other Long is the way to go, but i feel that a good tackle will still be on the board in the second round whereas a solid DE is a question mark in my opinion. He is a solid 3-4 tweener and will start from day one. had great combine numbers and is the best pick here that can help to improve our defense immediately.
Rd 2a. Antoine Cason CB Arizona-i've railed and railed for Cason to come here, i'm absolutely in love with his play at cornerback, having seen him play in person multiple times, he is the best cornerback in this draft and could one day become one of the best CB's in the NFL, he doesnt have ridiculous measurables, but his football smarts are unmatched. he's got the complete package and is a true leader on defense.
Rd 2b. Carl Nicks T Nebraska-i know a lot of people feel he'll be gone by this time, but a lot of teams have forgone taking O-line in the first 2 rounds because so many solid, cheaper options can be found in the later rounds and its also a day and age that rewards lines collectively (see Patriots, Vikings, Steelers) rather than those with the best star power (see Cleveland). Nicks is a beast, he's huge for starters, at 6'4'' 341, and moves well with a 5.12 40. He's a powerful run blocker and has the mobility to become a great pass blocker, anchors the outside of our line with Vernon Carey on the other side for years to come and gives us one of the best run blocking lines in the league.
Rd 3. Philip Wheeler LB Georgia Tech- I really like Wheeler, at 6'2'' 248 he has the size to play LB in a Parcells defense, he's a little slow on his 40, but hopefully will improve on his 4.76 time at his pro day. he has the ability to play both outside and inside backer, can get to the QB on the blitz (6 sacks on 07) and can also get up and attack the ball (4 picks in 06).
Rd 4. Josh Barrett SS Arizona St- a lot of people have him going sooner because of his measurables, 6'1'' 223 and a 4.35 40, however, he didnt make as many big plays in college as you would expect from a player with that kind of athletic ability and seemed to struggle with motivation issues. i've seen him projected anywhere from the 2-4 rounds, if he is still on the board when we kick off round 4, he's the pick. my feeling is he'll be there since Jamar Adams, Craig Steltz and Tom Zbikowski are all projected ahead of him, and none of them will go before the mid second round. He gives us a very athletic player who just needs his fire lit, the additions of him and Cason should make our secondary very formidable with an incredible combo of size and speed CB-Cason, Allen and Allen- both Allens have the speed to stay with any receiver and Jason and Antoine Cason both bring solid size to the equation, add in Barret who has killer size and speed, and add in Yeremiah Bells ability to fly to the ball and we have a major play making secondary.
Rd 5. no pick
Rd 6. Marcus Monk WR Arkansas- has amazing size, 6'4'' 222 and ran better than expected at the combine notching a 4.57 40. fits the mold of a possesion reciever and has the size to create mismatches from the slot, a deadly weapon in the red zone, especially when you take into account his 34.5 inch vertical--translation he can get well over ten feet in the air. has had some knee injuries but in round 6 there is little to no risk and he would come at a high reward if he performs--another thing to note, he performed well and put up numbers with a substandard QB at Arkansas.
Rd 7. Brandyn Dombrowski G SDSU-he's a huge kid at 6'6'' 335, and runs a 5.3 40, isnt highly regarded, but certainly has the physical tools to turn some heads, a great project o lineman in the last round, if nothing else he's a big body, and you can never had enough big bodies on the oline.
so there you have it. it's not perfect as there is no QB or TE, but those could potentially be addressed with comp picks, and FA is still in full swing so holes can still be filled. I feel that this draft is good value in each round, and gives us players that fill needs and give depth long term, it also addresses the most pressing needs of OL and secondary, with some front 7 help as well.
Rd 1. Chris Long DE Virginia- I know some people think the other Long is the way to go, but i feel that a good tackle will still be on the board in the second round whereas a solid DE is a question mark in my opinion. He is a solid 3-4 tweener and will start from day one. had great combine numbers and is the best pick here that can help to improve our defense immediately.
Rd 2a. Antoine Cason CB Arizona-i've railed and railed for Cason to come here, i'm absolutely in love with his play at cornerback, having seen him play in person multiple times, he is the best cornerback in this draft and could one day become one of the best CB's in the NFL, he doesnt have ridiculous measurables, but his football smarts are unmatched. he's got the complete package and is a true leader on defense.
Rd 2b. Carl Nicks T Nebraska-i know a lot of people feel he'll be gone by this time, but a lot of teams have forgone taking O-line in the first 2 rounds because so many solid, cheaper options can be found in the later rounds and its also a day and age that rewards lines collectively (see Patriots, Vikings, Steelers) rather than those with the best star power (see Cleveland). Nicks is a beast, he's huge for starters, at 6'4'' 341, and moves well with a 5.12 40. He's a powerful run blocker and has the mobility to become a great pass blocker, anchors the outside of our line with Vernon Carey on the other side for years to come and gives us one of the best run blocking lines in the league.
Rd 3. Philip Wheeler LB Georgia Tech- I really like Wheeler, at 6'2'' 248 he has the size to play LB in a Parcells defense, he's a little slow on his 40, but hopefully will improve on his 4.76 time at his pro day. he has the ability to play both outside and inside backer, can get to the QB on the blitz (6 sacks on 07) and can also get up and attack the ball (4 picks in 06).
Rd 4. Josh Barrett SS Arizona St- a lot of people have him going sooner because of his measurables, 6'1'' 223 and a 4.35 40, however, he didnt make as many big plays in college as you would expect from a player with that kind of athletic ability and seemed to struggle with motivation issues. i've seen him projected anywhere from the 2-4 rounds, if he is still on the board when we kick off round 4, he's the pick. my feeling is he'll be there since Jamar Adams, Craig Steltz and Tom Zbikowski are all projected ahead of him, and none of them will go before the mid second round. He gives us a very athletic player who just needs his fire lit, the additions of him and Cason should make our secondary very formidable with an incredible combo of size and speed CB-Cason, Allen and Allen- both Allens have the speed to stay with any receiver and Jason and Antoine Cason both bring solid size to the equation, add in Barret who has killer size and speed, and add in Yeremiah Bells ability to fly to the ball and we have a major play making secondary.
Rd 5. no pick
Rd 6. Marcus Monk WR Arkansas- has amazing size, 6'4'' 222 and ran better than expected at the combine notching a 4.57 40. fits the mold of a possesion reciever and has the size to create mismatches from the slot, a deadly weapon in the red zone, especially when you take into account his 34.5 inch vertical--translation he can get well over ten feet in the air. has had some knee injuries but in round 6 there is little to no risk and he would come at a high reward if he performs--another thing to note, he performed well and put up numbers with a substandard QB at Arkansas.
Rd 7. Brandyn Dombrowski G SDSU-he's a huge kid at 6'6'' 335, and runs a 5.3 40, isnt highly regarded, but certainly has the physical tools to turn some heads, a great project o lineman in the last round, if nothing else he's a big body, and you can never had enough big bodies on the oline.
so there you have it. it's not perfect as there is no QB or TE, but those could potentially be addressed with comp picks, and FA is still in full swing so holes can still be filled. I feel that this draft is good value in each round, and gives us players that fill needs and give depth long term, it also addresses the most pressing needs of OL and secondary, with some front 7 help as well.
