Kiper has Johnson slipping to third round
Mel Kiper was in mid-flow, still going strong after two hours and two minutes. He’d taken more than 80 questions on a national conference call.
ESPN’s draft analyst asked if there were still any people left on the line. There were still 12 more callers.
ESPN draft analyst is not high on some local products.
He took all of the calls, one of the last ones being about Sam Houston State quarterback Rhett Bomar for a small newspaper guy in Texas. That was very gracious of Kiper and one of the reasons why most traditional print media guys love him.
Folks would ask Kiper about some obscure DB from the WAC and he’d start rattling off their vital stats. Some of the reporters would thank Kiper for dropping some knowledge on them.
This is Kiper’s 31st year in the business of analyzing draft prospects and he’ll be a major part of ESPN’s coverage on Saturday and Sunday.
So to help us get ready for the overall draft, here’s Kiper on a variety of players, topics and all-around general drafnikness (I think I just created a new word!):
ON LIONS DRAFTING STAFFORD: “I would expect (Georgia quarterback Matthew) Stafford to go No. 1. I don’t have any inside information on what Detroit’s thinking in terms of obviously they want to have this guy signed before the draft if they can. To me it would be the obvious pick. That’s what they need.”
He’s wondering why the Lions are dragging their feet with signing Stafford.
“The decision on Stafford should have been made a long time ago, whether they were going to make him the No. 1 pick overall,” Kiper said.
ON TEXAS TECH WIDEOUT MICHAEL CRABTREE: “I don’t think the injury affected him that much because he was projected to go fourth to Seattle prior to that, long before anybody signed any free agents. Now he’s projected to go fifth to Cleveland. So it’s not a huge drop for him.”
ON MARYLAND WIDEOUT DARRIUS HEYWARD-BEY: He noted that the speedy Heyward-Bey – who ran under 4.3 seconds in the 40-yard dash on a few stop watches at the combine — had some games at Maryland where he didn’t catch a pass.
“That shouldn’t happen,” Kiper said. “When you have a kid this skilled, you force the ball to him. If you’re shut out in some college games, what’s going to happen in the NFL? There are definitely some questions
Kiper has Clemson running back James Davis going in the fourth round. Davis is from Atlanta Douglass High.
there.”
Kiper has Heyward-Bey as the third receiver behind Crabtree and Missouri’s Jeremy Maclin. He could go to the New York Jets (17) or Minnesota (22). If he gets past Minnesota then Miami (25) would be a possibility.
“They definitely need a receiver,” Kiper said.
ON FLORIDA RECEIVER PERCY HARVIN: Harvin has slipped in the draft after reports of a failed drug test. Kiper had him going at No. 17, but now it looks like he’ll be a late first rounder.
“He’s not a wide receiver per say, but a jack of all trades,” Kiper said. “He’s a Reggie Bush with the Saints — not Reggie at USC, but Reggie with the Saints. And that’s the kind of player he can be — running back, receiver, return man.”
Durability is an issue for teams drafting Harvin.
“He’s only 195 pounds and he’s going to have to prove that he can stay healthy,” Kiper said. “If you can keep him on the field, he’s going to put up a lot of all-purpose yards for you.”
Kiper has Clemson wide receiver Aaron Kelly going in the fifth round.
ON WEST VIRGINIA QB PAT WHITE: Kiper sees him going in the second or third round.
TOP QB’S NEXT SEASON: Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford, Central Michigan’s Dan LeFevour and Texas’ Colt McCoy. He projects Florida’s Tim Tebow as a H-back or Wildcat (10 to 15 plays) quarterback.
ON CLEMSON RB JAMES DAVIS: He has the former Douglass High standout going in the fourth round.
ON GEORGIA TECH DE MICHAEL JOHNSON: Once considered a top 10 pick, Kiper said that Johnson could slide all the way in to the third round.
ON CLEMSON WR AARON KELLY: He has the former Walton High standout going in the fifth round.
ON ALABAMA TACKLE ANDRE SMITH: “Nick Saban has helped him maintain a top 10 draft status despite what has gone on during the draft process,” Kiper said.
ON MISSISSIPPI DT PERIA JERRY: “I thought he was the most underrated defensive player in the country all last year,” Kiper said.
ON THE GLUT OF HYBRID DE/OLBs: Kiper noted that Florida State’s Everette Brown, Northern Illinois’ Larry English, Virginia’s Clint Sintim, Southern Cal’s Clay Matthews Jr., Penn State’s Aaron Maybin and Cincinnati’s Connor Barwin could all play either defensive end of outside linebacker.
“There is an incredible number of those combo type of players this year,” Kiper said.
MORENO IS HIS TOP RB: Kiper likes Georgia running back Knowshon Moreno, but believes that the New
Kiper said Georgia Tech's Michael Johnson could slip into the third round.
Orleans Saints will take Ohio State’s Chris Wells first. Connecticut’s Donald Brown is the third best running back in the draft.
Kiper doesn’t believe Wells is soft.
“He ran hard when he was healthy,” Kiper said.
Kiper has Moreno going to Philadelphia at 21 or Arizona at 31.
35th ANNIVERSARY OF BEST DRAFT OF ALL TIME: In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted wide receiver Lynn Swann (1st round), linebacker Jack Lambert (second round), wide receiver John Stallworth (fourth round) and center Mike Webster (fifth round). All have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
ON RHETT BOMAR: Sounds familiar? He was the kid who had to leave Oklahoma and getting paid too much for “working” at his summer job. He should go in the fourth or fifth round.
“Rhett has a chance,” Kiper said. “But he has some mechanical issues.”
Are you a big Kiper fan? Don’t like the hair? Think his has Moreno going too low? He’s been picking Brandon Pettigrew to go to Atlanta for awhile, but seemed to shy away from that pick a little bit on the call.
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Stirg d'Nahsif
April 22nd, 2009
11:49 am
Yeah, D3. I’m still cheering for Pettigrew. Drafting him kills three birds with one stone. He fills the need for a tackle and adds blocking to the run game; he add minutes to the time of possession, which leaves a weakened defense on the sideline; and he adds an additional threat to our passing game. I agree with WR; when you have a talent that can change the dynamics of your game still on the board, you grab him. Hey WR, I don’t remember Tony Smith…
Fellows, let’s take a moment to lift our Red Scripes and join me in a toast, to the man that made it possible for us to sit here and enjoy, in confidence, a GM (Thomas Dimitroff) that knows what he’s doing. Arthur Blank has given us someone that has unanimously captured the full support of Atlanta and its fans. We would not be here, positive-blogging, if it weren’t for Bill Parcells.
Yes, I said it. Lift your bottles (never drink a Red Scripe from a glass) and join me with a salute to The Big Tuna for his recommendation of TD. It was he, after accepting Miami’s deal over Atlanta’s, that suggested Blank should consider this kid from New England. It kind of demonstrates the respect league officials have for Parcells. Just off Parcells’ recomendation alone, Blank hired Dimitroff over a video conference. So, Big Tuna, here’s to you. See you in the SuperBowl.
D3
April 22nd, 2009
11:51 am
Apologize if this is a re-post. The monster is angry today.
Good AM Gents! It’s hump-day of draft week and the excitement’s building for the grand finale. Getting those final mocks, looking at the last before the draft (which seems pretty quiet by comparison to other years), getting the menu together for the Draft Day festivities at mi casa, and having the ultimate of debates……….what brew should I go with on the big day? Thinking about harkening back to my college days and going a little Newcastle, or might opt some good summer brew since it looks to be beautiful this Sat, like Sweetwater Hummer maybe. Anyway, I digress………..
WR – couldn’t have stated it any better my man. By definition, especially in this year’s draft, there is no lock @ #24. You have to be fluid and find a happy medium between needs-based and best player available. The reason NE, Pittsburgh, Philly, Colts, & SD stay on top is there excellent ability to pick later in the rounds. Pettigrew will much more of an impact than say, Hood, Matthews, or Cushing. Definitely boom or bust year for JA. You and Ken may be right about drafting a S. Really depends how much DeCoud is ready to step in. Never hurts for insurance.
Ken Strick – yeah, I’ve thought about Buffalo there, but they desperately need to fill Jason Peters empty tackle spot, IMO. They can afford to wait ’till the second and take a guy like Nelson, Cook, or Ingram. JMO, I think they grab best T available at #11, and grab best OLB/DE hybrid @ #28, like English or Barwin, or vice versa.
Big Ray – on your point, seriously. This week’s going pretty fast so far IMO, though. Knock on wood.
JP – you got it. Pettigrew’s too good to pass up. Everybody complains that he’s not a burner. Well, what complete, all-around TE’s are? 3 best TE’s in the league, Witten-Gonzalez-Gates, are not.
Dominick – definitely like English. He’s 3rd on “my” preference chart behind Pettigrew & Clint Sintim.
Seminole – you may be right my bro’, but I can’t see Buffalo taking ‘Grew at #11. Best available Tackle or DE/OLB Hybrid. They can snag Nelson/Cook/Ingram in the second. D@– straight on Vontae Davis. I wouldn’t draft him in any round. If he’s Mini-Meangelo Hall as NFL.com’s Gil Brandt says, H-to-the-E-to-the-Double-L NO! We had the real thing and thank G we got him gone. Great question on Sanchez and the Broncs. They’ll have to move up to #8, b/c I don’t see him dropping past San Fran. Me thinks Seattle waits one more year for QB due to Seneca Wallaces somewhat steady (not good, mind you) play. I starting the get the feeling that the Seahawks might snag him after all. Hasselbeck is chandelier-man and hasn’t had a good year in ages.
JJ- all good my friend. Got ’till saturday.
Rollin’ towards the big event! T-Minus 3 DAYS AND COUNTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nookah
April 22nd, 2009
11:58 am
Stirg, I love that and with a Red Stripe to boot. I am raising my bottle as I type these words of commendation to you Sir. Nuff respect!!!
I guess we should always remember these words…….With the first pick in the 2008 GM search, the Falcons select…..TD
With the second pick in the 2008 Coach search, the Falcons select…….MS…
….and THE PROCESS is underway…………….to be continued!!!!
GO FALCONS!!!!
Nuff respect everytime!!!!
D3
April 22nd, 2009
11:59 am
Post Attempt #4 – Apologies if re-post.
Good AM Gents! It’s hump-day of draft week and the excitement’s building for the grand finale. Getting those final mocks, looking at the last week before the draft (which seems pretty quiet by comparison to other years), getting the menu together for the Draft Day festivities at mi casa, and having the ultimate of debates……….what brew should I go with on the big day? Thinking about harkening back to my college days and going a little Newcastle, or might opt some good summer brew since it looks to be beautiful this Sat, like Sweetwater maybe. Anyway, I digress………..
WR – couldn’t have stated it any better my man. By definition, especially in this year’s draft, there is no lock @ #24. You have to be fluid and find a happy medium between needs-based and best player available. The reason NE, Pittsburgh, Philly, Colts, & SD stay on top is there excellent ability to pick later in the rounds. Pettigrew will much more of an impact than say, Hood, Matthews, or Cushing. Definitely boom or bust year for JA. You and Ken may be right about drafting a S. Really depends how much DeCoud is ready to step in. Never hurts for insurance.
Ken Strick – yeah, I’ve thought about Buffalo there, but they desperately need to fill Jason Peters empty tackle spot, IMO. They can afford to wait ’till the second and take a guy like Nelson, Cook, or Ingram. JMO, I think they grab best T available at #11, and grab best OLB/DE hybrid @ #28, like English or Barwin, or vice versa.
Big Ray – on your point, seriously. This week’s going pretty fast so far IMO, though. Knock on wood.
JP – you got it. Pettigrew’s too good to pass up. Everybody complains that he’s not a burner. Well, what complete, all-around TE’s are? 3 best TE’s in the league, Witten-Gonzalez-Gates, are not.
Dominick – definitely like English. He’s 3rd on “my” preference chart behind Pettigrew & Clint Sintim.
Seminole – you may be right my bro’, but I can’t see Buffalo taking ‘Grew at #11. Best available Tackle or DE/OLB Hybrid. They can snag Nelson/Cook/Ingram in the second. D@– straight on Vontae Davis. I wouldn’t draft him in any round. If he’s Mini-Meangelo Hall as NFL.com’s Gil Brandt says, H-to-the-E-to-the-Double-L NO! We had the real thing and thank G we got him gone. Great question on Sanchez and the Broncs. They’ll have to move up to #8, b/c I don’t see him dropping past San Fran. Me thinks Seattle waits one more year for QB due to Seneca Wallaces somewhat steady (not good, mind you) play. I starting the get the feeling that the Seahawks might snag him after all. Hasselbeck is chandelier-man and hasn’t had a good year in ages.
JJ- all good my friend. Got ’till saturday.
T-Minus 3 DAYS AND COUNTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
D3
April 22nd, 2009
12:02 pm
Good AM Gents! It’s mid-week day of draft week and the excitement’s building for the grand finale. Getting those final mocks, looking at the last before the draft (which seems pretty quiet by comparison to other years), getting the menu together for the Draft Day festivities at mi casa, and having the ultimate of debates……….what brew should I go with on the big day? Thinking about harkening back to my college days and going a little Newcastle, or might opt some good summer brew since it looks to be beautiful this Sat, like Sweetwater Hummer maybe. Anyway, I digress………..
D3
April 22nd, 2009
12:02 pm
WR – couldn’t have stated it any better my man. By definition, especially in this year’s draft, there is no lock @ #24. You have to be fluid and find a happy medium between needs-based and best player available. The reason NE, Pittsburgh, Philly, Colts, & SD stay on top is there excellent ability to pick later in the rounds. Pettigrew will much more of an impact than say, Hood, Matthews, or Cushing. Definitely boom or bust year for JA. You and Ken may be right about drafting a S. Really depends how much DeCoud is ready to step in. Never hurts for insurance.
D3
April 22nd, 2009
12:02 pm
Ken Strick – yeah, I’ve thought about Buffalo there, but they desperately need to fill Jason Peters empty tackle spot, IMO. They can afford to wait ’till the second and take a guy like Nelson, Cook, or Ingram. JMO, I think they grab best T available at #11, and grab best OLB/DE hybrid @ #28, like English or Barwin, or vice versa.
Big Ray – on your point, seriously. This week’s going pretty fast so far IMO, though. Knock on wood.
JP – you got it. Pettigrew’s too good to pass up. Everybody complains that he’s not a burner. Well, what complete, all-around TE’s are? 3 best TE’s in the league, Witten-Gonzalez-Gates, are not.
Dominick – definitely like English. He’s 3rd on “my” preference chart behind Pettigrew & Clint Sintim.
Seminole – you may be right my bro’, but I can’t see Buffalo taking ‘Grew at #11. Best available Tackle or DE/OLB Hybrid. They can snag Nelson/Cook/Ingram in the second. D@– straight on Vontae Davis. I wouldn’t draft him in any round. If he’s Mini-Meangelo Hall as NFL.com’s Gil Brandt says, H-to-the-E-to-the-Double-L NO! We had the real thing and thank G we got him gone. Great question on Sanchez and the Broncs. They’ll have to move up to #8, b/c I don’t see him dropping past San Fran. Me thinks Seattle waits one more year for QB due to Seneca Wallaces somewhat steady (not good, mind you) play. I starting the get the feeling that the Seahawks might snag him after all. Hasselbeck is chandelier-man and hasn’t had a good year in ages.
JJ- all good my friend. Got ’till saturday.
Rollin’ towards the big event! T-Minus 3 DAYS AND COUNTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stirg d'Nahsif
April 22nd, 2009
12:18 pm
You feel me, Nookah? I know its only noon but we don’t have to wait until Saturday to have a beer. Do we?
I got something else on my mind that I think will affect your mock. Detroit is going to draft, for their first pick, an offensive tackle. I don’t know who is the best OT for number one (Jason Smith or Eugene Monroe) but I think Detroit is going to use Atlanta as a model for success. Check it out…
Do you know what hid Matt Ryan’s rookie mistakes and allowed him to mature as a quarterback? A solid running game. While we were at the top of the league in rushing last year, Ryan was able to learn and mature on-the-job as a quarterback. We knew that we needed a quarter back, going into last year’s draft, but we also knew that he needed support. Ryan’s success would not have been possible without drafting Sam Baker and acquiring Michael Turner. I think Detroit will attempt to draft the best tackle (like Miami did) and grab the best running back, with their second pick (20). Culpepper entered off-season workouts looking like a beast. He looked like a man on a mission and is hungry to start. Considering that, all he needs is a little support (a good tackle and a strong running game) to be successful. Remember, they got Calvin Johnson and three picks before our “#55″. They can go OT, RB and defense, all in two rounds. What a remarkable position.
We’ll know if I’m either draft-smart or draft-ignorant by Friday. Detroit plans to announce and sign their number one before the draft on Saturday. I do believe that pick will be an offensive tackle.
Marko
April 22nd, 2009
12:21 pm
Strig, welcome back to the land of the living. I’d been wondering where you’d gone. I didn’t know that the Tuna had recommended Dimitroff to Arthur I’ve hated the guy for leaving us at the alter. I guess that I might have to down grade my hatred, of all things Tuna, to second class indignation.
Can someone help me figure out why my earlier comment has been flagged awaiting moderation? I used no wordy durds. I’m mystified.
Nookah
April 22nd, 2009
12:29 pm
D3, even though the Bills traded Peters to Philly, does not necessarily say they’ll have this position as a priority in the draft. They may be in the same position we are in, as Ken has highlighted on a number of occasions. They selected a guy last year in the 7th round who they think is a sleeper. His name is Demetrius Bell. Not sure how good he is but if they have confidence in his development they may still go TE, OL or DL (their needs before the trade). The point Ken continues to make is very valid. What appears to be a need from last year on any team might not necessarily be filled in the draft. They may have players on their roster being developed.
Go Falcons!!!
Nuff respect everytime!!!
WR
April 22nd, 2009
12:43 pm
Stirg, Tony Smith was the running back out of Southern Miss whom some compared to Tony Dorsett, he went on to return kickoffs for Atlanta and eventually fizzled out. I’m really looking forward to this draft, honestly I don’t think the Falcons can go wrong as long as they get a player of need without reaching. I’m still working on my final mock because things are starting to heat up between the teams, KC needs a second round pick, you have Braylon Edwards and Boldin rumors flying around, Denver has two first round picks to toy with, the giants and ravens appear to be in desparate need of a receiver, and we have the birds who have a few early late round selections to throw out there in order to move around in the draft. D3 I’m starting to think you came up with this mock draft competition to punish us all into burning up brain cells like you had to do for that paper, good think we have our Red Stripes, they make you think a bit clearer, or at least make you feel like your thinking clearer. Is clearer a word, d**n this red stripe is good.
dacha
April 22nd, 2009
12:45 pm
D3: Thanks for the changes, man. Your Falcons mock is a homerun if we go that way. I think that Nic Harris is a definite sleeper at OLB.
Seminole: Sry, bro…as much as I would like to have a kid like Laurinaitis, I changed my mind on Philly taking Pettigrew. I just don’t think that they can pass up on Knowshon and, as a result, I don’t see us passing up on Pettigrew. Which is fine with me. Maybe Philly is good for something?…ok, maybe not.
BTW, have ya’ll seen that the draft doesn’t begin until FOUR O CLOCK on Saturday? What happened to noon???!!! I can’t wait!
Stirg d'Nahsif
April 22nd, 2009
12:51 pm
Thanks for the welcoming, Marko. I have a lot of homework. Plus, I been in my Hawks zone. Matter of fact, I got to run to the fish market to prepare for the game tonight. There aint nothing like fish and grits (with a Red Scripe, of course), while watching the Hawks in the playoffs.
Yes, I read that last year. I think it was an Arthur Blank interview, where he expressed his disappointment when Parcells took the job in Miami (Blank went for Parcells, heavy). I think the two had mutual respect for each other, enough for Parcells to recommend “the next best thing”. The rest is history. The proff is in our very similar records. Miami’s turnaround season looked very similar to ours. They filled some of the same voids that we had. Parcells is very gifted with an eye for football. I tip my hat to him.
Nookah
April 22nd, 2009
12:51 pm
Stirg, I for one would not be surprised if they go that route. Please see who I have at the top of my mock…Jason Smith. Apart from the points you have raised which I endorse wholeheartedly, bear in mind that they have the #20 the #33 pick (top of the 2nd round). So they will have a large financial obligation to their first 2 picks and a high 2nd round. Also bear in mind one of the responsibilities of the GM is to make the organization financially viable while producing a winning product on the field. As GM’s like our own TD and Scott Pioli have proven, you can get good value in the lower rounds.
The situation they are now faced with, is do we take a QB, who is going to command Matt Ryan $’s ($72M or 8% increase – this is the average increase paid to 1 – 10 in the draft over the last 5 – 10 years, that equates to approximately $78M), and a #20 pick, and also sell tickets to cover those costs. Do not forget very importantly Stirg’s point, Culpepper has come to earn his job this year and he is re-united with Scott Linehan. This is his opportunity for a re-birth as it were and he is grabbing the opportunity with both hands. So QB might not be an immediate need in their eyes.
I am with you Stirg, I think it will be Jason Smith. Another scenario to think about also is do they go defense and take Aaron Curry. I am still thinking about that possibility.
Go Falcons!!!
Nuff respect everytime!!!
Reno 911
April 22nd, 2009
12:52 pm
Stirg- I agree on Detroit’s position. They should go OT (Long or Monroe) at #1 and defense with their #20, and wait ’til next year to take a QB. Stafford’s a great talent, to be sure, but that team has more holes than swiss cheese, and history is littered with QBs who were drafted high and inserted into shoddy teams only to fail because they had no supporting cast. I’m not a Georgia fan, but I feel for Stafford; if he drops past #1, everyone will call it a big disappointment, but if he goes to Detroit, he’s going to be getting paid ridiculous money in a city where the unemployment rate is above 20%, with even more ridiculous expectations, playing behind a terrible offensive line. I think the Detroit management would be smart to take an OT with the #1, because if they take Stafford, they’re in the same boat with him. If they take an OT, they are building for the future and, frankly, they can find just a “good enough” QB like Jevan Snead or Colt McCoy in next year’s draft.
D3- dude, this is has become your blog, in effect. Will work on my mock and get it to you when I get a chance. But I still don’t see Pettigrew being the right choice for the Falcons. I’m hoping like heck that there’s an OT and WR run that panics someone enough to trade up into the 24 spot, and gets us a 2 and a 3 (or whatever the magic value matrices say it’s worth). Frankly, I think that the offense will be better this year than it was last without additions, with the unit becoming more experienced together. I’d love the Falcons to take a TE, but would rather they did it in the 3rd round. Never take the first player in a “deep” position, unless that player is a future hall of famer, and I don’t think that Pettigrew is that player. I don’t argue with the logic that a good TE would help the offense, I just feel like the defense needs too much to spend that #1 on a “nice to have” position like TE, especially when a pretty good TE like Ingram or Coffman can be found in the 2nd or 3rd round (or Quinn in the 4th or 5th).
My ‘druthers:
The Falcons trade down and get a high 2nd and a 3rd, and take a combination of Sintim, Sidbury, Coffman (or Vrabel clone Connor Barwin with the 2nd, if he lasts that long), and wait ’til the 4th and 5th to take their big body up front in Dorell Scott or Roy Miller. A twist on that would be to wait until the 4th or 5th to take a decent TE like Quinn, and use the 3rd on an O-lineman, if a good one’s there. Frankly, I think I’d rather have a good long term O-lineman to use as a near-term backup and develop for the future than a TE. That may stir up the storm on here, because there’s a lot of very well-reasoned sentiment for a good TE, but I think that the Falcons’ priority on Offense should be ensuring that the O-line will be good for years to come. They can get by with just a decent TE. Look at the Giants. They won a Super Bowl with a great defensive front four, a great offensive line, and a pretty good QB. The only reason anyone knows who their TE is (K Boss) is because he plays for the Giants, not because he’s that talented. I’d rather the Falcons go that route, and build dominant D- and O-lines. In another parallel to the Giants, the addition of a healthy Thomas Brown to Turner and Norwood could potentially give the Falcons a three headed monster in the backfield a la the Giants’ Jacobs-Ward-Bradshaw combo of the last few years. Just something to chew on.
SeminoleWarrior
April 22nd, 2009
12:58 pm
Afternoon, my brothers. Been doing some extensive reading this morn as I begin to assess my final additions/subtractions to my mock. The blog has been very revealing over the last few days. Of particular note, I have been re-playing the interview with TD on the website as well as re-reading the text on Yahoo Sports. As some of the posse knows, I have been questioning the readiness of BVG as an NFL coordinator. Now, It appears that TD has convinced Smitty to shift to a 3-4 scheme at times as well.
A second article caught my attention on yesterday as well. This one was in ProFootball Weekly. Note this:
Atlanta Falcons
Brian VanGorder may be the defensive coordinator, but make no mistake about it, head coach Mike Smith’s fingerprints are all over the Falcons’ 4-3 base defense, which relies heavily on ends to turn the corner, featuring big bodies inside to plug the middle and heavy zone coverage on the back end. The Falcons’ ability to create more pressure inside with an in-the-middle, upfield penetrator would take significant pressure off the back end and lessen the need for corners to have to cover long, lessening the demand for an elite cornerback. Athletic big men who can rush the passer come at a premium, and the Falcons could use another to work in a rotation with underrated Jonathan Babineaux to maximize the effectiveness of the rotation.
Third point…I’m still hearing echoes of Coach Hamilton and I honsetly feel that he provided an early clue to this transition last season. See, it is becoming harder and harder to find the bigger, run-stuffers of years past. Yes, a few come out each year but speed is the name of today’s game.
Fourth point, a part-time 3-4 scheme would possibly allow us to use try Lewis as a NT and lessen his role as an everydown player. That would be a plus in helping protect that knee. A later round selection such as Hill or Taylor would re-enforce the 3-4 NT need.
Final point. Enhancing the pass rush is the deal here. If we use the 4-3 (Tampa 2), then interior speed becomes a key.
I’m REALLY feeling Peria Jerry or Ziggy Hood here at 24. Comments my friends? Am I reading too deeply into these articles and interviews?
Stirg d'Nahsif
April 22nd, 2009
12:59 pm
Ohhhh, I remember Tony Smith, WR. Wow! Good memory (I’ve burned all my memory cells. I’m in college). And slow down with the Red Scripes, my friend. I’m just on my second one and its not even one o’clock. I’m trying to get where you are. I want my words to be slurred too.
Reno 911
April 22nd, 2009
1:01 pm
Comment just got eaten. Another long and rambling soliloquy, up in smoke. Man, that is frustrating.
Ken Strickland
April 22nd, 2009
1:01 pm
ANGRY BANKER-massive big as a house GJackson was our starting DT for most of 3yrs, and we still ended up with one of the worst rushing and passing DEF’s in the NFL. TD and Smitty found out last yr that he was a liability, not an asset, which is why he wasn’t resigned even though we’re thin at DT. TLewis is quicker, faster, more mobile, has more endurance and at 323lbs isn’t exactly a light weight. GJackson is a classic 3-4 NT and is not suitable or effective as a 4-3 DT, and that’s been proven over the last 3yrs. The Jaguars found that out after they signed him in 07, which is why they released him and made him available for us to sign last yr.
You seem to think GJackson’s massive size qualifies him as a starter. Exactly what is it about DT TLewis, who is superior in every category except being overweight, that makes you feel he should be a backup. What makes you think any DT we take in this draft will automatically be able to outperform TLewis? Condidering the amount of rehab TLewis has gone through the last 2 yrs, he could very well come back stronger and more motivated than he was before his injuries.
As far as the possibility of us drafting a TE with our 1st pick is concerned, remember, the Patriots have been dominate over the last several yrs by featuring a dominate OFF, not a dominate DEF. Their DEF has been good, but seldom dominate.
irvin
April 22nd, 2009
1:25 pm
Amen to that K. Strick. I am opposed to drafting a DT before round three. It is essentially trumping T.Lewis and/or Babs.
I MUS.WRITE
April 22nd, 2009
1:37 pm
Happy Hump day everybody………. 3 days and counting, I dont think Maybin slips that far and even if he does i dont think he’s the pick….. I dont like the idea of our DE being 236 Lbs- he will be a good player but I would pass. MJ in the 3rd round-Come on ….. Thats rediculous -If he’s sitting there at 55 then he has got to be the pick. Good mocks Dacha and D3- if we had a chance to get Mj in the 2nd my Draft would go a little sumthing like thiiis- Drum Roll Please….
1-CB Darius Butler
2-DE Micheal Johnson
3- LB Zach Follette
4-SS Chip Vaughn
5. DT- Roy Miller
5 OT Andrew Gardner
6 TE- Purvis or the guy from Maryland
SeminoleWarrior
April 22nd, 2009
1:47 pm
Nookah and Strig are on the mark as usual. The re-union of Linehan and Culpepper will serve Detroit well. Culpepper brings stability and with SL, a new sense of focus on offense. Kevin Smith flashed potential at RB last season and we know CJ is a beast. I am revising my top order and I will be taking Jason Smith with the #1 for the Lions. Linehan can keep things in check for a year or so. Besides, Kyle Orton is a free agent next season and the jury is still out in Denver.
Speaking of free agency, looking ahead to next season, and keeping in mind the “possibility” of more 3-4 play in ATL this season (per TD), keep a close eye on Vince Wilfork. TD scouted him, TD drafted him, and TD loves this kid.
Ken Strickland
April 22nd, 2009
1:50 pm
D3-think about the number of people who thought we were definitely going to draft DT GDorsey, considering how badly we needed a DT. A complete TE like Pettigrew, considering his superior blocking skills, would allow them to get by with a serviceable OT. Besides, it’s a lot easier to acquire a serviceable OT than a complete TE like Pettigrew. I remember how the DIRTY BIRDS went to the Superbowl using a dominatte rushing attack and a serviceable OT named Mohammad. It was the superior blocking ability of TE Santiago, who had limited receiving skills, that made it work.
SEMINOLE WARRIOR-we don’t have to take a DT at #24 to get what we need at the position. We can wait until the 2nd rd and take Auburn’s Sen’Derrick Marks or USC’s FMoala. The difference in skill level and overall ability that exists between TE Pettigrew and the #2 rated TE is vast. The difference in skill level and overall ability between Jerry or Hood and Sen’Derrick Marks or Moala is not that evident.
If we needed a quick, fast penetrating playmaking DT because we didn’t already have one, then we go with the 1st rd DT selection. Since we already have that in JBabineaux, all we need is a simular type of DT to compliment him, and that can be done with a 2nd or 3nd rd selection.
SeminoleWarrior
April 22nd, 2009
1:53 pm
K-Strick, well stated. Take a look at the Patriot way. Be solid and be flexible on defense. Run well and spread the field on offense. Get some turnovers, get points off turnovers, and play TOP-NOTCH special teams.
That is what TD is establishing here. And again, his interview and the hint of periodic 3-4 play is quite telling. Again, am I missing the mark or reaching my brothers?
SeminoleWarrior
April 22nd, 2009
1:58 pm
K Strick, I share your points. My gut, and it is simply that, my gut tells me that the choice will be on the defensive side of the ball. ‘Grew, as D3 calls him, would be a fine choice I will admit it. But I just feel in my soul the pick will be Jerry or Hood. I think Smitty and TD want that impact interior pass rusher sooner rather than later.
SeminoleWarrior
April 22nd, 2009
2:05 pm
Detriot will take Jason Smith, then shock the world with the selection of QB Josh Freeman with the second pick in the first round. He could learn under Linehan for a year or two behind Culpepper. And they will get defensive in the second round. The model used last season by the Falcons with slight variations in order of selection.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 22nd, 2009
2:06 pm
Hello All,
When we ask Coach Smith at the Owner’s meeting if any schematic changes were on the way, the answer was “no.” Hey, things change. It must be kept in mind that the Falcons used some 3-man fronts last season with Stephen Nicholas at defensive end.
D. Led
irvin
April 22nd, 2009
2:07 pm
Okay guys, here is my first attempt at a mock draft.
01- DET- QB Mathew Stafford
02- STL- OT Jason Smith
03- KC – LB Aaron Curry
04- SEA- OT Eugene Monroe
05- CLE- WR Michael Crabtree
06- CIN- OT Andre Smith
07- OAK- WR Jeremy Maclin
08- JAC- DT B.J. Raji
09- GB- OT Michael Oher
10- SF- DE Brian Orakpo
11- BUF- DE Aaron Maybin
12- DEN- Tyson Jackson
13- WAS- QB Mark Sanchez
14- NO- LB Rey Mauluga
15- HOU- DB Malcolm Jenkins
16- SD- OT Eben Britton
17- NYJ- WR Darrius Heyward-Bey
18- DEN- LB Clay Mathews Jr.
19- TB- DE Robert Ayers
20- DET- OT William Beatty
21- PHI- RB Knowshon Moreno
22- MIN- OT Phil Loadholt
23- NE- LB Brian Cushing
24- ATL- TE Brandon Pettigrew
25- MIA- WR Hakeem Nicks
26- BAL- WR Brian Robiskie
27- IND- DT Peria Jerry
28- BUF- C Alex Mack
29- NYG- WR Kenny Britt
30- TEN- DB Vontae Davis
31- ARI- RB Chris Wells
32- PIT- DB Darius Butler
ATL
1- TE Brandon Pettigrew
2- DE Michael Johnson
3- S David Brutton
4- DT Dorell Scott
5- OT Fenuki Tupou
5- TE Dan Gronkowsi
6- CB Morgan Trent
Nookah
April 22nd, 2009
2:08 pm
Seminole, will Freeman pass the J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets? I don’t think so.
Go Falcons!!
irvin
April 22nd, 2009
2:20 pm
Sorry about the error. Put WR Aaron Kelly in for Dan Gronkowski.
Nookah
April 22nd, 2009
3:05 pm
Curry to Detroit!!!!????? You heard it here first!!!!
D3
April 22nd, 2009
3:16 pm
Stirg – you know you da’ man. But I have one small change to your following-Falcons route. They drafted Kevin Smith in the second round last year and he showed glimpes as a rookie behind that pathetic excuse they called a line. They can add Stafford as their francise QB (granted he’s no Matt Ryan, but he’ll be great with the proper time, MHO), draft the best available tackle at #20 (Eben Britton or William Beatty), and that would give them a good young core: Calvin Johnson, Kevin Smith, Stafford, Britton/Beatty. They have tons of picks they can use on DEF the rest of the way out. I will say that if Detroit goes Tackle first, that will absolutely destroy my mock draft.
Marko – the blog eating monster is very sporadic. Choosing meals at random to hold in purgatory moderation. In all seriousness, it ate like 4 of mine earlier. I’ve started to save all my posts assuming they will be eaten.
Nookah – good point home-skillet. You’re correct about the Bills, but I still don’t see them taking Pettigrew that early. IMO, they’re not as close to a top-tier offense with their shaky QB play and Marshawn Lynch’s off the field troubles. One reason Marshawn Lynch has had his success is due to the fact of Peters being so dominant. Think about it like this, if we were picking #11, would we still take Pettigrew? IMO, I would say no. I’m just saying that they can go best available Tackle (Oher/Britton), get a OLB like Barwin or English @ #28, and still get a potentially great TE.
WR – you know it baby! Yeah, it just gets us more and more hyped up. Puttin’ away some brew and talkin’ Falcon Football. Besides the real thing, its the next best deal.
dacha – nice changes your mock. Might be the champ. I doubt MJ will be there @ #55, but if he is I can’t see us passing on him. Draft @ 4 sucks on one hand, but on the other thats more time to tailgate and sip brewski’s.
Seminole – whaddup my tomahawkin’ brother? I would say yes to Jerry, but no to Hood. IMO, they’re both too similar in build, frame as Babs. Gimme a Ron Brace, Sammie Hill, Roy Miller, Sen’derrick Marks, Terrance Taylor, or Myron Pryor. I’ll even take two of ‘em.
Reno – where you been my bro’? Gotta get in on this Mock Draft Competition. I just save my posts before I submit them, assuming the loch-ness blog eating monster will strike.
irvin – right witcha’ on DT as well. Too much run-stuffing depth in this draft. Give me Sammie Hill, Roy Miller, or Terrance Taylor over Peria Jerry and Ziggy Hood.
Mock Drafts received: Nookah, Falcon Devil, WR, D3, dacha, Seminole, Marko.
JJ & Strig’s on the way.
Reno, Ken Strick, Tyger, irvin, Supes, TheManMike, Cameron where you guys at? Get in on the fun.
Under the 3 day mark, Fank God!
D3
April 22nd, 2009
3:41 pm
Ken Strick – great point as usual. That definitely is a possibility if you consider him as 6th blocker helping the LT or RT. If Pettigrew’s gone that early than it just wasn’t meant to be. With ‘Grew gone, we should definitely go Sintim @ 24, but we’ll have to use our #55 on Nelson or Cook. Those two are heads and above the others in terms of upside, IMHO.
irvin – got it bro’.
Reno 911
April 22nd, 2009
3:42 pm
Is it just me, or does this seem, at times, to have become D3’s blog (or at least partially his?) My man is dedicated, no doubt. Nice work. My mock’s on the way, next few days. I have my team of monkeys working on it now.
I have to disagree with the Pettigrew pick at 24, though, despite the rationale for adding a potent weapon at TE to this already formidable offense. The Falcons’ needs on defense are too great to spend a first rounder on a non-essential position (especially in Mularkey’s offense) like TE. If the Falcons were to draft a TE—which I think they should, by the way—I’d rather they did it in round 3 with Coffman or Ingram or even rounds 4-5 with Richard Quinn. I think it’s a bad idea to take the first player in a deep position in any draft unless that individual is a “game changer” type guy, especially when that position on the field, in the Falcons’ system, is a “nice to have” rather than a “need to have”. Pettigrew is a good TE, but he’s not a game changer, and he probably wouldn’t see the ball enough in this offense to warrant a 1st.
It seems to me that the Falcons posted the 6th best offense in the league last year without much talent at the TE position, and there’s no reason to think that, with another year of experience together and a (hopefully) healthy Sam Baker, that offense won’t be better than it was last year without any significant personnel additions. Why not build a team that looks a little bit like the Giants did when they won the Super Bowl?: dominant O-line, great pass rush from the front four and pretty good surrounding players? Kevin Boss is ok, but he’s no first-round talent. And no, I am not a Georgia fan, but I do like Thomas Brown, and I don’t see why his healthy return to Turner and Norwood couldn’t potentially give the Falcons a three-headed monster like Jacobs-Ward-Bradshaw were the last two years. We already have the pieces in place to get to that place (or near it—I’m not saying Atlanta’s O-line is as good as the Giants’, but they play pretty well together).
In fact, if I had to argue for an addition to the offensive side of the ball for the near and long-term betterment of the team, I’d argue for another offensive lineman. Yes, I know they added Romberg in FA, which is good. But they lost Weiner and I’m not sure what to make of the Todd McClure holdout/unhappy camper rumors. While the O-line played as a unit way, way over their talent level (and good for them), I think if one were to look at the long-term health of the offense, I’d go that way and use a 4th or 5th rounder to draft a strong player who could be developed to play guard or right tackle.
Personally, I’m hoping that there’s a run on OT’s and perhaps WR’s and, panicked, some team pulls the trigger to get their man and trades up into the Falcons’ spot at 24, in return for a 2nd and a 3rd (or whatever the all-knowing value matrices say it’s worth). It’d be worth it, because the kind of talent the Falcons need will be there in the second round. I know I said it before, but would you rather have a day where you get 8 catches and 100 yards from your TE and give up 200 yards rushing, or a day when your TE catches 4 for 30 and the defense holds the opponent to 150? I’d take the latter, every time. All that being said, if no team wants to trade up into the Falcons spot, then I wouldn’t be surprised if Pettigrew was the choice at 24, but I’d much, much rather the Falcons were able to turn that choice into a couple of 2nd or 3rd round defenders.
By the way, I agree with the thinking that Detroit will go with Long at OT, or maybe Curry. I think Stafford’s a good QB, but the management of that team has to know that, if they go QB at #1, their fate is riding on his shoulders, playing behind a terrible O-line. Were I they, I’d much rather draft an OT with the first, and work on building as solid an O-line and defensive front 7 as possible in this draft, and pick up a QB for the future in next years’ draft. Shoot, the Lions might be bad enough they get to pick Sam Bradford next year. If they surprise everyone and win 4 games, they’d still get a shot at Jevan Snead.
Stirg d'Nahsif
April 22nd, 2009
3:48 pm
Nookah, I like Curry; but I don’t think Detroit is going to spend thirteen million on an outside linebacker and expect fans to show up every Sunday. SAM is not attractive enough to sell tickets. Now, a good offense, on the other hand, will sell tickets. I think Detroit will draft an offensive tackle and Moreno in the first round. It made sense to us (and Miami) last year. It’ll make sense to a number of teams this year. I can see about seven tackles going in the top twenty and Detroit will be one of the teams that grab one.
We need to stop sharing our trade secrets if we want to win those bragging rights. Is that all we get, D3? I can’t get a Red Scripe gift certificate, or something?
D3
April 22nd, 2009
3:59 pm
Reno – just excited about the draft and I’ve found my new favorite hobby, talking intelligent football with cool fans. It’s my fix so to speak. I’ve lobbied the AJC brass for them to give us a better fans blog, in the likes of “The Junkyard Blawg, Hawks Hack, or GT’s blog” and got nadda response. Do you want me to limit the number of responses I post in a day? JK.
Stirg – we could make it interesting I suppose. Not sure what the best way to do that would be. If we wanted to do monetary we could share addresses I suppose. That’s up to ya’ll. I’m good either way.
Reno 911
April 22nd, 2009
4:21 pm
D3- no offense intended at all. Post all you want, it’s good stuff. Agree there should be a better fan’s blog, and if that ends up happening, then game on. Keep it up, brother.
Nookah
April 22nd, 2009
4:26 pm
D3, Stirg, Big Ray, Ken Strick, WR, Marko, Reno 911, Seminole, need I say more? This is one of the most fun things I have done in a long while. I look forward to sharing thoughts and ideas with (to plagiarize D3’s phrase…….”talking intelligent footbal with cool fans.”
Folks, if I forgot your name….my bad!!! No disrespect!!
Go Falcons!!!
Nuff respect everytime!!
Nookah
April 22nd, 2009
4:37 pm
D3, I’d be willing to participate in a Falcons fan blog anytime, anywhere, anyday. I am driven simply by the love for this team.
Go Falcons!!!!!
The process continues……….
Nuff respect everytime!!!
The Dean 21
April 22nd, 2009
4:44 pm
D3, I’ve been dealing with differents on the 1st pick of the draft and the 1st pick of the Falcons and it appears that no one has any idea or clue what those actually picks will be, but here are my choices for now, I do plan on a final mock before your deadline….
1. Detroit– QB Matthew Stafford
2. St. Louis- OT – Eugune Monroe
3. Kansas City– OT Jason Smith
4. Seattle– OT – Mark Sanchez
5. Cleveland– LB Aaron Curry
6. Cincinnati– OT Michael Oher
7. Oakland– WR Michael Crabtree
8. Jacksonville– DT B.J. Raji
9. Green Bay– DE Brian Orakpo
10. San Francisco– DE Aaron Maybin
11. Buffalo– DE Everette Brown
12. Denver– DE Tyson Jackson
13. Washington– OT Andre Smith
14. New Orleans– RB Chris Beanie Wells
15. Houston– CB Malcom Jenkins
16. San Diego- LB Rey Maualuga
17. New York Jets– QB Josh Freeman
18. Denver (from Chicago)– LB Brian Cushing
19. Tampa Bay– DT Peria Jerry
20. Detroit (from Dallas)– LB James Laurinaitis
21. Philadelphia– RB Knowshon Moreno
22. Minnesota– WR Jeremy Maclin
23. New England–LB Clay Matthews
24. Atlanta– TE Brandon Pettigrew
25. Miami– WR Percy Harvin
26. Baltimore– CB Vontae Davis
27. Indianapolis– WR Darrius Heyward-Bey
28. Buffalo – OT Eben Britton
29. New York Giants– WR Hakeem Nicks
30. Tennessee– CB Darius Butler
31. Arizona– RB Donald Brown
32. Pittsburgh– OT- Max Unger
FALCONS SELECTIONS
24) TE Brandon Pettigrew
55) DT Evander “Ziggy” Hood or Ron Brace
90) LB Marcus Freeman or Micheal Johnson
125) CB Kevin Barnes
138) OG Herman Johnson or TGreen
143) DE M. Shaughessy
176) FS Emanual Cook
I have no idea what the Falcons will do in the draft at this time, but I do believe in our GM and HC and they will choose wisely.
Nookah
April 22nd, 2009
4:45 pm
D3, your ‘Grew crew is growing. You should say welcome to The Dean 21.
Go Falcons!!!
The Dean 21
April 22nd, 2009
4:46 pm
D3, I’ve been dealing with different sources on the 1st pick of the draft and the 1st pick of the Falcons and it appears that no one has any idea or clue what those actually picks will be, but here are my choices for now, I do plan on a final mock before your deadline….
1. Detroit– QB Matthew Stafford
2. St. Louis- OT – Eugune Monroe
3. Kansas City– OT Jason Smith
4. Seattle– OT – Mark Sanchez
5. Cleveland– LB Aaron Curry
6. Cincinnati– OT Michael Oher
7. Oakland– WR Michael Crabtree
8. Jacksonville– DT B.J. Raji
9. Green Bay– DE Brian Orakpo
10. San Francisco– DE Aaron Maybin
11. Buffalo– DE Everette Brown
12. Denver– DE Tyson Jackson
13. Washington– OT Andre Smith
14. New Orleans– RB Chris Beanie Wells
15. Houston– CB Malcom Jenkins
16. San Diego- LB Rey Maualuga
17. New York Jets– QB Josh Freeman
18. Denver (from Chicago)– LB Brian Cushing
19. Tampa Bay– DT Peria Jerry
20. Detroit (from Dallas)– LB James Laurinaitis
21. Philadelphia– RB Knowshon Moreno
22. Minnesota– WR Jeremy Maclin
23. New England–LB Clay Matthews
24. Atlanta– TE Brandon Pettigrew
25. Miami– WR Percy Harvin
26. Baltimore– CB Vontae Davis
27. Indianapolis– WR Darrius Heyward-Bey
28. Buffalo – OT Eben Britton
29. New York Giants– WR Hakeem Nicks
30. Tennessee– CB Darius Butler
31. Arizona– RB Donald Brown
32. Pittsburgh– OT- Max Unger
FALCONS SELECTIONS
24) TE Brandon Pettigrew
55) DT Evander “Ziggy” Hood or Ron Brace
90) LB Marcus Freeman or Micheal Johnson
125) CB Kevin Barnes
138) OG Herman Johnson or TGreen
143) DE M. Shaughessy
176) FS Emanual Cook
I have no idea what the Falcons will do in the draft at this time, but I do believe in our GM and HC and they will choose wisely.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 22nd, 2009
5:07 pm
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Orlando,
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webhead
April 22nd, 2009
5:31 pm
Can’t wait to see Brooking lay the wood to Ryan and Turner. Just watch as Turner runs then falls down just before he’s hit. Woosy. Pettigrew better watch his sorry arse too!
mars
April 22nd, 2009
5:44 pm
Falcons will pick anyone but Pettigrew. Don’t want ‘im, don’t need ‘im. Untalented, unneeded. Defense is where the need is. Tightends, we have.
Reno 911
April 22nd, 2009
5:53 pm
You tell ‘em, webhead. That’ll show people to mess with KB’s crew. I myself fell down just a moment after I saw your post, anticipating a hit from crabapplejoe. Fierce!
Reno 911
April 22nd, 2009
6:16 pm
It’s an especially relevant post now, before the draft, considering that KB hasn’t been a subject of conversation on this blog for almost two months. Way to cut through the meaningless chaff of draft speculation and get to the real meat of the issue: the Falcons’ inability to cope with the one-man wrecking ball that is KB. He’ll show all of those ingrate Falcons what pain is. No one turns 14 yard runs into 13 yard runs like he does! I can’t believe the Falcons would rather draft someone younger and faster with more upside and pay him fraction of what the Cowboys are paying Brooking, can you? Man, the Falcons are dumb. But I guess that’s what you get when you hire idiots like Dimitroff and Mike Smith to run your team, instead of running it yourself like Jerry Jones does and letting Wade Phillips coach circles around the competition. Wooooh!
chuck
April 22nd, 2009
6:24 pm
I think Kiper is great and he has been an integral part of building the excitement and anticipation of the best draft in any sport! i don’t care whether or not he’s right-he provides lots of food for thought!
SeminoleWarrior
April 22nd, 2009
6:29 pm
My..My..My. Look at all the passenger’s on D3’s ‘Grew Cruiser. That ride is getting crowded but that’s cool. I’m going to hold out but will be the first in line with the Red Stripe if D3 nails this pick.
SeminoleWarrior
April 22nd, 2009
6:33 pm
Nookah, my man Freeman will get into the second round. I had hoped that we would be able to get him in the third but his value is rising each day due to his speed and ability to play all three positions. Rex Ryan knows the value of flexible LB play so it would not surprise me at all for him to go after him in round two.