Nick13
Seasoned Veteran
first off, let me say i am SO glad Finheaven is back up and running, i mean thank god...the ESPN message board doesnt even hold a candle to FH.
secondly, i've love to hear some feedback from this sites draft experts, a la Boomer.
alright here we go...
1. Glenn Dorsey DT LSU- probably not the most popular pick after a mediocre Sugar Bo--wait, National Championsh--wait, BCS Bowl, that's the one, but i think DL is our biggest need right now as we are getting old and losing depth there rather quickly, Chris Long wouldnt upset me, but to be fair, i think the SEC has a bit higher level of competition than the ACC so that tips it towards Dorsey in my opinion.
2a. Antoine Cason CB Arizona- he came back for his senior year at Arizona and really refined his game, he went from a playmaking corner to a true shutdown corner, he is often times the most intelligent player on the field, and a true leader on defense, he doesnt have blistering speed but his ball skills and intuition make up for it, rarely gambles, but still makes plays, he would be the corner stone of our defense for 10 years. In my humble opinion the best corner in the draft in a long time, plus he won the Thorpe award which should say something.
2b. Early Doucet WR LSU- i liked a lot of people here, Barry Richardson T Clemson was one that i really thought about putting here, but i think our O line is shaping up relatively well, and that FA might be a better avenue to pursue for some depth up front. i like Doucet over Limas Sweed who was another possibility just because Sweed is more of a possession reciever which is a role Derek Hagan should be filling for us. Doucet, in my opinion is the perfect compliment to Ted Ginn Jr, because he's fast enough to beat most safeties which can prevent double teams, i also like Doucet because he has the size to go over the middle and catch the ball. He might not last this long in the draft as players on a Nat'l Champ team tend to be overvalued, but i think there are a lot of attractive WR's in this draft who could ensnare some teams.
3. Josh Barrett SS ASU- as much as i hate the Sun Devils, Barrett has what we need, he's got great size 6'3'', 231 and runs a 4.49 40, he can deliver hits over the middle, and doesnt have bad ball skills (3 picks in 06), gives us much needed size in our secondary to match up with TE's, which in turn allows our linebackers to have to cover less and can rush the passer more and focus on run stopping, adding Barrett and Cason to this secondary with Will Allen and Yeremiah Bell really gives us a potent combo in our defensive backfield.
4. Spencer Larson LB Arizona- i know this draft seems Arizona heavy, but we need an ILB and i really feel Larson is the best value here in my opinion, a tackling machine he reminds me of a bigger Zach Thomas, not great in coverage, but he's strong for his size and knows how to make plays.
5. none
6. Shannon Boatman T Florida State- a massive, just MASSIVE tackle, 6'7'' 324 and moves well for his size 5.11 40, provides us with depth on the line and would likely be an asset in the run game, good value in the 6th round.
7.Gary Barnidge TE Louisville- fact is we need a tight end, and he has the ability to be rather productive 31 catches 511 yards and 4 tds in 06, 53 for 655 and 7 TD's in 07, incredible value this low, and gives our offense a needed weapon. needs to add some size and get a little quicker, but couldnt ask for much more in a 7th rounder.
there you have it.
secondly, i've love to hear some feedback from this sites draft experts, a la Boomer.
alright here we go...
1. Glenn Dorsey DT LSU- probably not the most popular pick after a mediocre Sugar Bo--wait, National Championsh--wait, BCS Bowl, that's the one, but i think DL is our biggest need right now as we are getting old and losing depth there rather quickly, Chris Long wouldnt upset me, but to be fair, i think the SEC has a bit higher level of competition than the ACC so that tips it towards Dorsey in my opinion.
2a. Antoine Cason CB Arizona- he came back for his senior year at Arizona and really refined his game, he went from a playmaking corner to a true shutdown corner, he is often times the most intelligent player on the field, and a true leader on defense, he doesnt have blistering speed but his ball skills and intuition make up for it, rarely gambles, but still makes plays, he would be the corner stone of our defense for 10 years. In my humble opinion the best corner in the draft in a long time, plus he won the Thorpe award which should say something.
2b. Early Doucet WR LSU- i liked a lot of people here, Barry Richardson T Clemson was one that i really thought about putting here, but i think our O line is shaping up relatively well, and that FA might be a better avenue to pursue for some depth up front. i like Doucet over Limas Sweed who was another possibility just because Sweed is more of a possession reciever which is a role Derek Hagan should be filling for us. Doucet, in my opinion is the perfect compliment to Ted Ginn Jr, because he's fast enough to beat most safeties which can prevent double teams, i also like Doucet because he has the size to go over the middle and catch the ball. He might not last this long in the draft as players on a Nat'l Champ team tend to be overvalued, but i think there are a lot of attractive WR's in this draft who could ensnare some teams.
3. Josh Barrett SS ASU- as much as i hate the Sun Devils, Barrett has what we need, he's got great size 6'3'', 231 and runs a 4.49 40, he can deliver hits over the middle, and doesnt have bad ball skills (3 picks in 06), gives us much needed size in our secondary to match up with TE's, which in turn allows our linebackers to have to cover less and can rush the passer more and focus on run stopping, adding Barrett and Cason to this secondary with Will Allen and Yeremiah Bell really gives us a potent combo in our defensive backfield.
4. Spencer Larson LB Arizona- i know this draft seems Arizona heavy, but we need an ILB and i really feel Larson is the best value here in my opinion, a tackling machine he reminds me of a bigger Zach Thomas, not great in coverage, but he's strong for his size and knows how to make plays.
5. none
6. Shannon Boatman T Florida State- a massive, just MASSIVE tackle, 6'7'' 324 and moves well for his size 5.11 40, provides us with depth on the line and would likely be an asset in the run game, good value in the 6th round.
7.Gary Barnidge TE Louisville- fact is we need a tight end, and he has the ability to be rather productive 31 catches 511 yards and 4 tds in 06, 53 for 655 and 7 TD's in 07, incredible value this low, and gives our offense a needed weapon. needs to add some size and get a little quicker, but couldnt ask for much more in a 7th rounder.
there you have it.
