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If you would have asked me what my board would look like yesterday it would be 100% different than it looks today. With the news of failed drug test from Cushing, Vontae Davis, Clay Matthews, BJ Raji, and Percy Harvin all of them find themselves knocked off our draft board. Why? everyone makes a mistake right? April 25th is the biggest day of these kid's life and they FAILED. If you aren't prepared for the biggest day of your life I do not have confidence that you will be prepared for your career.

1-Larry English-Outside Linebacker-Northern Illinois

* if we are emphasizing pass-rush there is noone more ready to prosper as an Outside Linebacker in the 3-4 defense. English' quick first step gives him an edge on getting to the Quarterback.

2-Hakeem Nicks-Wide Receiver-North Carolina

* Nicks recent weight fluctuation scares me off a little but not the Trifecta b/c they recently took Chad Henne with them to test out Nicks. Nicks is the most NFL-ready receiver in this draft IMO and could be our true #1

3-Darius Butler-Cornerback-Connecticut

* This kid was marvelous as the combine and even more spectacular at his pro-day. He ran a 4.36 forty yard and does not carry off the field baggage. Butler could slip all the way to pick #44 but could go as high as #23 to the Patriots.

4-Sean Smith-Cornerback-Utah

*I have Darius Butler as 1A and I have Smith as 1B. I know we have shown a lot of interest in both Butler and Smith. Smith has ideal size at 6"3. Jason Allen doesn't seem to be in the teams' plans and Will Allen is a free agent, Could you imagine Butler at #25 and Smith at #44.

5-Connor Barwin-Outside Linebacker-Cincinnati

*This kid is just the ultimate athlete. He played a little Tight End and a little Defensive End . I think he projects well as an Outside Linebacker in the 3-4 because there is no question his ability to pressure and bring down the Quarterback. Playing some Tight End indicates that he has solid hands which should help him out in coverage.

6-Rey Maualuga-Inside Linebacker-USC

*This guy is a special player. He is a tackling machine who can really lay the lumber. At times he plays a little reckless which leaves him at of position but that is coachable; the instincts and aggresiveness he plays with is natural. This guy has Parcells written all over him.

In Round 1 I have narrowed it down to those 6 players.
 
I think that your assessment is quite accurate and would have to agree for the most part with everything you said. They aren't going to throw me off this site and kill my dog for not scorching people and saying how stupid their draft analysis is, are they? Seems like everyone is a bit touchy these days!
 
I am not as high on English. Not big or athletic enough but really bugs me is nearly half of his sacks came against that powerhouse Idaho.

All of these postitive drug tests if true are going to make guys like Butler and English some serious money as they leapfrog up the draft boards.

The best news is the Cutler trade as IMO that may have dropped Nicks right to us.
 
helps please

Didn't now vontae Davis tested positive......roids or weed?:confused:
 
We got to get him!!!!

After watching the film of proday at USC, We got to get Rey Maualuga
I truly had this same feeling when Ray Lewis was in the draft....I had a funny feeling Ray lewis was going to be special. I feel the same way with this kid Maualuga. With the new info of positive tests for the other linebackers at usc( cusing, matthews) I can't help but beleive that they was just trying to keep up with their far superior teammate. I know we need conerback, D-line, Wideout....This guy is going to be a multiple all pro.:up:
 
No doubt things are changing in the 1st round. I would still go after Maualuga or Maybin if they were available at #25. I think it could come down to Sean Smith or Hakeem Nicks. Wildcards: Barwin/Britton/Moreno
 
I would add B Pettigrew and J Cook to that list. Pettigrew would be the physical type player that the trifecta would love to have for their running game, he and Fasano would make a terrific pair assuming Martin leaves after next year, and Cook is a freak athletically.
 
DOC33 said:
I would add B Pettigrew and J Cook to that list. Pettigrew would be the physical type player that the trifecta would love to have for their running game, he and Fasano would make a terrific pair assuming Martin leaves after next year, and Cook is a freak athletically.
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Yeah, I wouldnt be surprised to see us draft Brandon Pettigrew at all
 
i've narrowed #25 down to 5 names:

hakeem nicks wr
clay matthews ilb (assuming steroid accusations are false)
sean smith cb (if he is a corner fit for us which i have questions about)
rey mauluga (doubt he'll be close to there)
brandon pettigrew te (offers too much to our run based offense to pass up)
 
Dogbone34 said:
No doubt things are changing in the 1st round. I would still go after Maualuga or Maybin if they were available at #25. I think it could come down to Sean Smith or Hakeem Nicks. Wildcards: Barwin/Britton/Moreno
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Moreno falling to us at 25 would be excellent. Someone will want to trade up for him and we can trade down and stockpile picks.
 
second round is where the board gets fun. I like DJ Moore, Alphonso Smith, Clint Sintim, Kenny Britt, Ronald Brace, Connor Barwin, Pettigrew (no particular order) and anyone else who falls could join the list
 
Think you have to have a G or C on the draft board considering we are still pretty light at those positions. I would throw Max Unger on that list.
 
I owe an apology to Clay Matthews Jr. He is #3 on this list. I should have given him the benefit of the doubt but I am a sinical American
 
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