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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
I totally agree...I like Amerson and would love to have him in the second, but only as a safety.
He is a terrific ball hawk and has very, very good ball skills.
But in virtually ever game I saw this year, he was constantly...constantly getting beat like a drum when he had to play man on quicker WR's. I have very little confidence that he can be a good corner in the NFL...but I think he'd be a very good safety.Although Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.
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02-06-2013, 11:23 AM #2078
Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
A few things...
1. We don't know if McClain is coming back. There have been a few rumors saying that he may not be able to come back.
2. I definitely agree with you that FS is a major hole. Be it Ed Reed, Kenny Phillips, or using a high draft pick on someone...this position needs filled. We dont know what Christian Thompson can bring to the table, but not having any experience at all and being a somewhat raw player to begin with shouldn't give anyone warm and fuzzies.
3. I don't know how you can say that ILB need is overrated. I completely disagree. Even if Ellerbe comes back, the Ravens don't have anyone who can cover the middle of the field. I'm not saying that they'll find that in another ILB in the draft, but getting speed at ILB should be a major goal IMO. They don't necessarily have to spend a high draft pick on that either, but they really need to get speed at ILB. There just isn't anyone on the team who can drop into coverage well at all. Furthermore, Ellerbe seems to have a game or two each season where he gets hurt and misses some time, so depth is a potential issue as well. Especially if McClain can't come back.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
if there isnt a LB on the same tier as those guys, hell take the higher tier position thats not a need. It may not always be BPA in the fans eyes but its always BPA with need being the deciding factor between similar talents. He will not reach for a need, he may trade down for one but even then i believe hes only done such when theres multiple players still available in the tier theyd be drafting in anyway. meaning they have a OL WR and LB rated the same, youll likely get that LB, but if they have it OL WR and a LB on a lower tier, its really only a choice between the first two or trading back in ozzies mind. "stick to the board".
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02-06-2013, 11:33 AM #2082
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
Does anyone think that Lane Johnson is really that much better a prospect than KO? If Taylor Lewan and Jake Matthews were in this draft I'm not sure Johnson ends up as a 1st round pick. If he's at the bottom of the round I'd be very interested but trading up sounds very expensive for level of prospect you're getting.
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
There are going to be a lot of opportunities for the Ravens to trade down a few picks for someone who wants to move up and take a QB or RB.
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Re: New draft/FA/offseason thread
I said that a few posts ago. At best, Johnson would be the 5th best tackle prospect if Lewan and Matthews were coming out.
That said, I think Johnson has some nice skills that could make him a decent candidate at LT. He's more of a finesse, pass blocker, but he's not a terrible run blocker either.
It is possible that even with Lewan and Matthews coming out he could have leapfrogged one of them, but I doubt it.
IMO, this is a simple case of supple and demand.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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02-06-2013, 11:36 AM #2085
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Unbelievably DET is yet again in need of a WR and may want to move up if there's a run on WRs (which I don't anticipate).
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02-06-2013, 11:38 AM #2086
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