NonieT

And if he turns out to be the next Glover????

rezburna

I'm pleased with the selection of Sheldon Rankins. He and Nick Fairley could be a potent combination bringing the pressure up the middle as they both do consistently and well. Throw in Cameron Jordan off the edge and perhaps Kikiha being moved down to DE in what seems to be a shift back to the 4-3, and a problem seems to be alleviated. I'm really excited to see our defense this year. James Laurinaitis should make a huge difference as the signal caller of the defense, allowing Stephone Anthony to play more free and use that elite athleticism. Delvin Breaux and a healthy Keenan Lewis is a huge upgrade and downright lethal with what should be an improved pass rush. I'd love for Myles Jack or Jaylon Smith to be there for us in the 2nd or 3rd.

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Danno

We picked the #1 rated DT in the draft.
It was a major need, and we picked the best one.

Should we have picked #2 or #3?

voodooido

If the #2 was Vernon Butler then yes, pick the #2.

Danno

I really really liked him too, but that doesn't mean Rankins was a bad pick.

We did very well IMO. I just hate that the Panthers got Butler. Not sure why since they were loaded at DT but I guess he was their BPA.

Beastmode

Seems like a decent pick, good character as well but if he shows up to camp out of shape and fat we will know what we got is how I see it. I hope that doesn't happen but our historical record is not good at this position.

K Major

I don't he'll have time for that. First week weekend after the Draft, clubs can elect to hold their rookie mini camp. See below.

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Rell&Gold

Jurrell Casey is a 6'1 DT pretty good one at that, don think anyone would complain about having him, I'm saying big doesn't always mean better but I do agree another big body next to him makes me feel better about the pick . They're "smaller" DT's out there have an major impact on there teams he might be ours

Rell&Gold

But what's next today, Johnathan Bullard from Florida?, (excuse the misspelling) I like that pick or Dodd Sua Cravens would be lovely Jarran Reed day 2 is going to be crazy it's to much talent left I'm just patiently waiting one those names has to come to us

Rugby Saint II

So, if I've got this right in a 4-3 defense there are two DT's and two DE's. I understand that he can play pretty much anywhere along the line which for Payton is a plus.

We've got Fairley to put next to him and that means someone is going to get double teamed. That means we'll have a large strong rusher and a large speed rusher on the inside. Right?