NFL Draft

[dualthreat]

Well I haven't seen any other Rams fans so dualthreat what do you think about the Rams taking Quinn? Personally I am ECSTATIC that he fell all the way to us! I believe his size and effort will be great. Being both a DE/OLB helps us GREATLY! Can't wait to see him in action. He is a beast of a man. You hoping that Leonard Hankerson or Randall Cobb will be the pick in the 2nd round? I would love to see that!

I wasnt thrilled initially, but the more I read about it, the happier I am. Sounds like he's a big time sleeper.

 

[SaxaCLONE13]

I wasnt thrilled initially, but the more I read about it, the happier I am. Sounds like he's a big time sleeper.

Well I wouldn't call him a sleeper but I believe the Rams are definitely going to get some attention because of how he might be a big big steal. It is just nice to have someone who can play OLB and DE!

 

[Dopey]

Well I wouldn't call him a sleeper but I believe the Rams are definitely going to get some attention because of how he might be a big big steal. It is just nice to have someone who can play OLB and DE!

I don't believe this is why they drafted him. Chris Long is a very good DE, but not an explosive pass rusher. That's the definition of a LDE.

Quinn is an explosive, fast twitch guy and can rush the pasher. He's 6'5", 265 lbs, and only 20 years old. He is a liability against the run, but that's why he's a RDE and RDE is what he'll play.

That said, the Rams do need 2 starting OLB's somehow....

 

[Dopey]

And if the Falcon.win the Super Bowl as a.result?
This is a "win now" league. If Dimitrioff thinks this move puts the Falcons over the top, then it was the right move. You don't build for tomorrow if your window is open now.

And by the way, most not-Falcons fans probably only see Roddy White as a Pro Bowl stud receiver. What they don't know is initially he couldn't catch worth a damn either - yet he turned out okay, now didn't he?

I suppose.

I still prefer WR's that know how to catch the ball when coming into the pros

 

[Mr Janny]

lol. Clayborn just got recruited over. Tampa picked Bowers with their second pick. If his health doesn't affect him, he's better than Clayborn. Welcome to the second string, Adrian!

 

[CyBroncos]

Tampa Bay rolls the dice with Bowers. If he turns out healthy, him and Clayborn added to that D-line makes the Bucs tough up front

 

[Mr Janny]

Austin to the Giants. They always seem to add talent to their D-line. That's a good pick for them. They've got leaders on that defense. They'll keep him in line

 

[xboxfever]

Tampa Bay rolls the dice with Bowers. If he turns out healthy, him and Clayborn added to that D-line makes the Bucs tough up front

Bowers is the best DE in the draft. If Clayborn can get back to his Junior year domination, the Bucs D-Line will be much scarier than the Lions with them using the 3rd overall pick last year to draft Gerald McCoy who is DT.

 

[CyBroncos]

Austin to the Giants. They always seem to add talent to their D-line. That's a good pick for them. They've got leaders on that defense. They'll keep him in line

I wanted the Broncos to snag him with one of their two 2nd round picks.

 

[Mr Janny]

I wanted the Broncos to snag him with one of their two 2nd round picks.

He's got the talent to be dominant. I can't believe he fell as far as he did.

 

[gocubs2118]

Bears DLine is going to be awesome with Paea. Angelo is having a great draft.

 

[ceeboe]

ok, so watching NLF.com Live coverage, and the man is it horrible...

 

[bostrem00]

just saw David Sims' name pop up as Mel Kiper's 6th best safety available in the draft!

 

[awd4cy]

just saw David Sims' name pop up as Mel Kiper's 6th best safety available in the draft!

Thats great! Maybe someone will take him six or seventh round. I wasn't sure if he would be drafted at all.

 

[Mr Janny]

Is anyone else starting to get suspicious that New England's "trade down for more picks" tactic might not be as awesome as the talking heads would have you believe? Sure, they're acquiring all these picks, but picks are only worth something if you eventually draft someone. They just keep moving down and stockpiling. They started the draft with 6 picks in the first 3 rounds. 2 in the first, 2 in the second, and 2 in the third. As it stands, they still have 6 picks in the first 3 rounds, but the breakdown is now 1-1st, 2-2nds, and 3-3rds. Is that SO much better? Yes, they acquired a 1st round pick for next year's draft and a smattering of late round picks, but at some point, the talent pool they're selecting from later is a lot shallower than it is in rounds 1,2, and 3. Don't get me wrong, there's value in trading down, but at some point, don't you actually need to use those picks?

 

[xboxfever]

Is anyone else starting to get suspicious that New England's "trade down for more picks" tactic might not be as awesome as the talking heads would have you believe? Sure, they're acquiring all these picks, but picks are only worth something if you eventually draft someone. They just keep moving down and stockpiling. They started the draft with 6 picks in the first 3 rounds. 2 in the first, 2 in the second, and 2 in the third. As it stands, they still have 6 picks in the first 3 rounds, but the breakdown is now 1-1st, 2-2nds, and 3-3rds. Is that SO much better? Yes, they acquired a 1st round pick for next year's draft and a smattering of late round picks, but at some point, the talent pool they're selecting from later is a lot shallower than it is in rounds 1,2, and 3. Don't get me wrong, there's value in trading down, but at some point, don't you actually need to use those picks?

Have you seen the talent they will have coming back next year? They can't afford to draft that many players in the first 2 rounds, especially with all the selections they have made in recent years in the first two rounds. They are once again showing everybody how to create a dynasty. This fall will mark the 10 year anniversary of the first super bowl they won with Brady. 10 years later we are all still talking about the management of the Patriots front office. They know exactly what they are doing.

 

[swarthmoreCY]

Bears DLine is going to be awesome with Paea. Angelo is having a great draft.

Seemingly a good pick, and I like the first rounder that fell to them. With Angelo, I bet he can screw it up still. He was the cause of the Ravens getting picked over (which admittedly had zero impact).

Austin to the Giants. They always seem to add talent to their D-line. That's a good pick for them. They've got leaders on that defense. They'll keep him in line

Agree, great value and typical Gaints. So many good Dline prospects this year, I wish it was the Packers need.

Bowers is the best DE in the draft. If Clayborn can get back to his Junior year domination, the Bucs D-Line will be much scarier than the Lions with them using the 3rd overall pick last year to draft Gerald McCoy who is DT.

Much scarier than the Lions Dline?
Suh is the best of the group, and Vanden Bosch and Fariley are better than the current versions of Clayborn and Bowers.

 

[swarthmoreCY]

Have you seen the talent they will have coming back next year? They can't afford to draft that many players in the first 2 rounds, especially with all the selections they have made in recent years in the first two rounds. They are once again showing everybody how to create a dynasty. This fall will mark the 10 year anniversary of the first super bowl they won with Brady. 10 years later we are all still talking about the management of the Patriots front office. They know exactly what they are doing.

Was all their talent on defense hurt? 25th overall on defense in the league.

 

[Tre4ISU]

Bowers is the best DE in the draft. If Clayborn can get back to his Junior year domination, the Bucs D-Line will be much scarier than the Lions with them using the 3rd overall pick last year to draft Gerald McCoy who is DT.

Disagree. Suh is better than anyone the Bucs have and McCoy vs., Fairley is a push. Clayborn won't be better than VandenBosch. I really think that the Clayborn pick was not a good one. I mean, they still got Bowers, but IMO, there was much more talent left that was a better pick than Clayborn. Of course, Clayborn will be a stud and I will be proven wrong.

I don't get how they bashed Fairley for being on the sideline but loved how much Clayborn played even thought he spent sometime on the sideline. Admittedley I watched only two games this year that Iowa played, however, Clayborn had trouble one on one with KO and Michigans RS Freshman gave him a very hard time.

Thats great! Maybe someone will take him six or seventh round. I wasn't sure if he would be drafted at all.

I will bet he gets drafted by a team that wants a run stopping safety. San Fran could take him and be justified. Put him behind Patrick Willis and I think he could have success. Coverage ability has killed his stock.

Is anyone else starting to get suspicious that New England's "trade down for more picks" tactic might not be as awesome as the talking heads would have you believe? Sure, they're acquiring all these picks, but picks are only worth something if you eventually draft someone. They just keep moving down and stockpiling. They started the draft with 6 picks in the first 3 rounds. 2 in the first, 2 in the second, and 2 in the third. As it stands, they still have 6 picks in the first 3 rounds, but the breakdown is now 1-1st, 2-2nds, and 3-3rds. Is that SO much better? Yes, they acquired a 1st round pick for next year's draft and a smattering of late round picks, but at some point, the talent pool they're selecting from later is a lot shallower than it is in rounds 1,2, and 3. Don't get me wrong, there's value in trading down, but at some point, don't you actually need to use those picks?

I am. That's works every once in awhile, but the thing is you have to use them to trade up again. You can't build a whole team off 3rd and 4th rounders. At some point you have to at least try to draft a game changer. They NEED a RB. I don't care if they do have Tom Brady. They didn't make a move to get one. They could use a lot on defense as well but they try and get guys in the third or fourth round. I know BB is very very good at getting late talent but at some point you have to get guys who aren't hidden.

 

[HiltonMagic]

Mallett to NE. Interesting.