Underwhelmed

|Mitch| · 04-30-2016, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

Not with this organization. Not in a few years. I'm ok with this draft overall, but that last pick... Was questionable.

Good thing is he can play DE and DT in a 4-3 at 300 pounds. If it pans out:

Onyemata|Rankins|Fairley|Jordan will be a very strong run defense, with above average pass rush capabilities

exile · 04-30-2016, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

I'm ok with this draft overall, but that last pick... Was questionable.

There were 17 teams at his pro day. So I guess we will find out.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 04-30-2016, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

I dont think CB was a big a need as the media do. Obviously we need a healthy Lewis but PJ Williams will be back this year and he was ranked as a late 1st rounder by talent. Lewis-Breaux-Williams-Swan and Bell can play there too.

I dont think the LB were there in depth this year. Alot of 220lbers

I think its Anthony-Laurinaitis-Robertson this year.
You cant fix all the holes in one draft unless youve got the trade bait like the Browns and Titans

Lets be honest
-----Robertson-Laurinaitis-Anthony
Jordan--Rankins--Fairley--Richardson

Looks far better than what was on the field last year

One amendment: The speed rush package:

Jordan--Rankins--Fairley--Kikaha

Here's hoping to a lot of 3 and longs to get that package in...

SFIAH

|Mitch| · 04-30-2016, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by exile

There were 17 teams at his pro day. So I guess we will find out.

He did run a 5 flat 40 at his pro day; pretty damn quick for 300 pounds, and benched 225 pounds 33 times...

AsylumGuido · 04-30-2016, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by exile

There were 17 teams at his pro day. So I guess we will find out.

I would think 17 teams sending reps to Canada to see one guy means he is more than just a project. Wouldn't it be cool if they knew what they were doing and he actually was a positive addition?

CheramieIII · 04-30-2016, 02:13 PM

We picked arguably the best WR, DT and Safety in the draft. I think all of them will be starters this year.

WW_Who_Dat · 04-30-2016, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

We picked arguably the best WR, DT and Safety in the draft. I think all of them will be starters this year.

Championship

|Mitch| · 04-30-2016, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by CheramieIII

We picked arguably the best WR, DT and Safety in the draft. I think all of them will be starters this year.

One of two every down DTs, Buckner being the other; Mayock and others think Bell was the best cover safety in the draft; and Thomas arguably the most well rounded receiver...

burningmetal · 04-30-2016, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I would think 17 teams sending reps to Canada to see one guy means he is more than just a project. Wouldn't it be cool if they knew what they were doing and he actually was a positive addition?

There isn't a thing unusual about that. That leaves almost half the league that didn't bother. He's got athleticism, and teams want to get a closer look. Again, I hope he turns out great, but nothing about 17 teams sending scouts to look at him tells me anything different.

He's a project, and will continue to be until he proves something. All rookies have something to prove, but this kid comes from freaking Canada. How did Akiem Hicks work out there, smart guy?

I see the athleticism, and it's interesting. But there are times to take chances, and times to fill glaring needs. Now, any draft pick can be a bust. But you have to play the percentages.

burningmetal · 04-30-2016, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Good thing is he can play DE and DT in a 4-3 at 300 pounds. If it pans out:

Onyemata|Rankins|Fairley|Jordan will be a very strong run defense, with above average pass rush capabilities

If it pans out, yes. It would be great.

04-30-2016, 01:57 PM	#21
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by burningmetal Not with this organization. Not in a few years. I'm ok with this draft overall, but that last pick... Was questionable. Good thing is he can play DE and DT in a 4-3 at 300 pounds. If it pans out: Onyemata\|Rankins\|Fairley\|Jordan will be a very strong run defense, with above average pass rush capabilities AsylumGuido likes this.

04-30-2016, 02:00 PM	#22
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by burningmetal I'm ok with this draft overall, but that last pick... Was questionable. There were 17 teams at his pro day. So I guess we will find out.
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04-30-2016, 02:04 PM	#23
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,786	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by lee909 I dont think CB was a big a need as the media do. Obviously we need a healthy Lewis but PJ Williams will be back this year and he was ranked as a late 1st rounder by talent. Lewis-Breaux-Williams-Swan and Bell can play there too. I dont think the LB were there in depth this year. Alot of 220lbers I think its Anthony-Laurinaitis-Robertson this year. You cant fix all the holes in one draft unless youve got the trade bait like the Browns and Titans Lets be honest -----Robertson-Laurinaitis-Anthony Jordan--Rankins--Fairley--Richardson Looks far better than what was on the field last year One amendment: The speed rush package: Jordan--Rankins--Fairley--Kikaha Here's hoping to a lot of 3 and longs to get that package in... SFIAH

04-30-2016, 02:05 PM	#24
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by exile There were 17 teams at his pro day. So I guess we will find out. He did run a 5 flat 40 at his pro day; pretty damn quick for 300 pounds, and benched 225 pounds 33 times... AsylumGuido and MarchingOn like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,709	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by exile There were 17 teams at his pro day. So I guess we will find out. I would think 17 teams sending reps to Canada to see one guy means he is more than just a project. Wouldn't it be cool if they knew what they were doing and he actually was a positive addition?

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by CheramieIII We picked arguably the best WR, DT and Safety in the draft. I think all of them will be starters this year. One of two every down DTs, Buckner being the other; Mayock and others think Bell was the best cover safety in the draft; and Thomas arguably the most well rounded receiver...

04-30-2016, 02:32 PM	#29
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I would think 17 teams sending reps to Canada to see one guy means he is more than just a project. Wouldn't it be cool if they knew what they were doing and he actually was a positive addition? There isn't a thing unusual about that. That leaves almost half the league that didn't bother. He's got athleticism, and teams want to get a closer look. Again, I hope he turns out great, but nothing about 17 teams sending scouts to look at him tells me anything different. He's a project, and will continue to be until he proves something. All rookies have something to prove, but this kid comes from freaking Canada. How did Akiem Hicks work out there, smart guy? I see the athleticism, and it's interesting. But there are times to take chances, and times to fill glaring needs. Now, any draft pick can be a bust. But you have to play the percentages.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

04-30-2016, 02:34 PM	#30
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Underwhelmed Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Good thing is he can play DE and DT in a 4-3 at 300 pounds. If it pans out: Onyemata\|Rankins\|Fairley\|Jordan will be a very strong run defense, with above average pass rush capabilities If it pans out, yes. It would be great.

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