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IMO, if Johnson drops into the 20's and you only have to move up 5,6, or 7 spots then yea, you might entertain that. However, if they're talking about moving up into the top 15...I dont know. That may be a bit too rich for their blood.Quote:
Originally Posted by s.r.genovese
Frankly, IMO, if they are going to move up and draft a tackle then they might as well go all in and move up to take Eric Fisher.
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It absolutely does. However, if you go back and watch that game, Alabama's OL just completely smothered ND's front 7 guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mizerooskie
I mean, Louis Nix (who would have likely been a top 15 pick THIS year and will likely be a top 10 pick next year) was dominated by Chance Warmack and Barrett Jones for much of the game. T'eo had a rough game, but so did everyone on ND's defense.
I still think he has some solid value in the bottom of round 1 and while he needs some coaching, I think the natural talent is there. I wouldn't be "excited" by the pick at 32 (if they take T'eo), but I would be happy about it. It would be a smart pick.
I agree that it is going to be tough, but that's why I think Baltimore would be a good spot for him. He doesn't need to be a leader in the locker room right away and frankly, Baltimore has their fair share of dummies in the locker room as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigPlayReceiver
Respect is earned. In the locker room, respect is earned on the field. T'eo is a good player and his nature is to work hard and get better, which he has while at ND. I think he'd be a good fit. He would easily be the 2nd best LB on the team (assuming we keep Ellerbe).
I completely agree! If he's there at 32 and Elam is off the board i'd take him in a heartbeat. The whole catfish thing is just social stupidity but on a football field he's smart, very good in coverage whether it be zone or man, he's not a world beater athlete but the thought that he's slow is way overblown.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raveninwoodlawn
Te'o is going to be made fun of hardcore for years over this. Even in our own clubhouse id say it will happen but mostly by opposing teams and fans relentlessly. Im not sure he has the ability to rise above it. seems kind of soft mentally (the whole fake GF thing tends to point that way). So his ability on the field will have to be to the degree that its worthy. I just dont think it is. Kuechly really impressed me this year, quite frankly i didnt think he was worthy of such a high pick but I still think hes a better prospect than Te'o on the whole, which imo, makes him that borderline first rounder.
Well, Kuechly may be the best LB prospect to come out since Patrick Willis; and I mean that in all sincerity.Quote:
Originally Posted by JAB1985
However, Kuechly was WAY more athletic than T'eo and his combine numbers proved that.
IMO, after watching a lot of T'eo I think he is a lot more athletic than many are giving him credit for. He's no Patrick Willis, but IMO he may be the best all-around inside linebacker prospect in this draft. I just don't think he has as much upside as someone like Kevin Minter or Alec Ogletree, but T'eo is still pretty damn solid.
And regarding the catfish thing: The dude is just going to have to suck it up and know that he is going to be the brunt of jokes and heckling from other teams. It is going to happen. He is going to be heckled by his own teammates, regardless of what team he goes to. He's going to have to develop thick skin, get a sense of humor, and just shut people up by killing it on the football field. I think the Ravens' locker room would be a good spot for him.
I mean, who better to help T'eo get some thick skin than Flacco? That guy has been made fun of, heckled, and trashed by the media, other teams, and his own team since he was drafted. He was the SB MVP and he is STILL getting thrashed by media pundits.
I'm really feeling a Chase Thomas pick if we move up in the third. If we lose Kruger, we'll desperately need someone who can rush the passer. Thomas reminds me of a poor man's Clay Matthews. The guy just has a nose for the ball.
I just can't help but think this is the right move.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Excellector
ILBr and Safety are simply far easier voids to fill then LT. Mid round talent is adequate most of the time. Ihedigbo, MClellan, McLain, Bynes, possibly Ellerbe... we can get by with those guys better then playing Oher at LT, KO at RT and filling the new void at LG while also playing a young Center.
It's jsut one of those situations where we can't afford NOT t get a longterm LT sollution out of this draft or Trade season. It reminds me of a few years ago and ourCB position. Oz fille that void after the draft with Josh Wilson. So I may give him the benefit of the doubt for a bit, but at the worst I want Quessenberry out of this draft, or I will think of it as a failure... the whole draft, basically independent of who we DO get. A trade for Veldheer, or picking up Vollmer in FA wqould change that however.
Not me. Not at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iscull
I'd rather the Ravens target Tank Carradine or Travis Long as a mid-round pass rusher.
Thomas was really over matched at the Senior Bowl. Maybe he was just nervous and it got to him, but he looked slow, had little ability in space, and misread a lot of plays.
Trent Murphy (also from Stanford...6'6" 261lbs) might be an interesting pick up in the 3rd or 4th rounds.
http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-f...hy_439873.html
He was Stanford's best pass rusher by far last year.
I wonder if Vollmer could actually play LT though? He is a damn good RT. So, in that scenario, at worst we'd be looking at an Avg to below avg Michael Oher, but the rest of the line would be very very strong (assuming Vollmer is at RT).Quote:
Originally Posted by jonboy79
I want Quessenberry as well.
Incorrect, Ozzie moved all the way up from the 2nd round to select Kyle Boller. He has done it before.Quote:
Originally Posted by leachisabeast