Mock Draft 6.0: Tim Tebow climbs into the top 10
Tim Tebow is headed to the Buffalo Bills, who have the ninth pick in the draft. (Mark Cornelison/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT)
BIRDLAND – Three key pro days were held that could affect who’s available to the Falcons when they pick with the 19th selection.
Loading ...Bradford showed off his accuracy and may have wrapped up the No. 1 pick in the draft. He had to convince teams that he was completely recovered from his AC joint shoulder surgery.
Representatives from 21 teams were on hand for Bradford’s workout.
Bryant forgot his cleats and had a spotty workout. He could end up sliding down into the 20s.
McCoy had to show that he was healed from the pinched nerve in his right shoulder that he suffered against Alabama in the national championship game. Representatives from 30 teams witnessed his workout at University of Texas’ indoor practice facility.
McCoy won 45 games for the Longhorns. He passed for 13,253 yards, 112 touchdowns, completed 70.33 percent of his passes and ran for 1,571 yards.
Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy went to Bradford and McCoy’s workouts and came away more impressed with McCoy.
Erik Cook, New Mexico
“I like this workout better from the fact, I thought Colt was challenged more in his workout as far as the type of throws,” McCarthy said to reports in Austin. “I thought in Sam’s workout, he was very accurate, but Sam’s workout was very controlled. He didn’t do as much movement and driving throws, in my opinion.”
McCoy appears headed to Washington or Cleveland in the second round of the draft.
ADD COOK TO LIST: New Mexico center Erik Cook met with the Falcons twice at the NFL scouting combine and received a call from the team last week.
Cook also met with the Browns, Bills, Titans, Panthers, Dolphins, Texans, Raiders, Redskins, Rams, Bears, Cardinals and Steelers.
Cook is massive at 6-foot-6 and 318 pounds.
Cook’s brother Ryan is currently a backup with the Minnesota Vikings.
FALCONS DRAFT ORDER – NFL Network’s Jamie Dukes and Charles Davis give their state of the Falcons franchise address.
1st round – 19th overall
2nd round – No pick
3rd round – 83rd overall
3rd round – 98th overall, compensatory
4th round – 117
5th round – 149
5th round – 165th overall, compensatory
6th round – 171
6th round – 189
NFL DRAFT TIMES
Rd. 1: Thurs., April 22, 7:30 p.m.
Rds. 2-3: Fri., April 23, 6
Rds. 4-7: Sat., April 24, 10 a.m.
AJC’s 2010 MOCK DRAFT 6.0
Staff writer D. Orlando Ledbetter projects the first round:
In our latest mock draft, the Falcons select Florida center LaShawn Maurkice Pouncey.
With the 19th pick in the draft, the Falcons select Florida center LaShawn Maurkice Pouncey.
He’s been the pick in five of the six mocks. Coming out of the owner’s meetings, others are catching up to the pick and have him moving up in their mock drafts.
Here’s one of the better rationales as to why Pouncey will go to the Falcons.
“The best center to enter the draft in some time. Pouncey is powerful, athletic, big-framed mauler who plays big and has proven his ability at the highest level of college football. Should be able to step into a starting job immediately and play a long time in the league. Has Pro Bowl potential. Will be the first center drafted, and his value could be enhanced by the lack of available talent at the position.”
– Pro Football Weekly
Also, Georgia Tech’s Demaryius Thomas will be the first wide receiver taken after Bryant slides to the Jets late in the first round. Notre Dame Jimmy Clausen spent the last two weeks “On the Fringe,” but he’s back in the first round this week.
1. St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma. Before his pro day workout, he had breakfast with St. Louis coach
Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford is headed for St. Louis after a fine pro day showing.
Steve Spagnuolo. Gil Brandt, Dallas’ former player personnel director, said that Bradford’s workout was the best he’d seen since Troy Aikman.
2. Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska. The Lions have to decide if they want improve the defense or get a left tackle to protect franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford’s blind side.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma. The Bucs are tempted to take Tennessee’s Eric Berry, but elect to solidify the defensive line. Also, they signed former Georgia standout safety Sean Jones.
4. Washington Redskins: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State. New coach Mike Shanahan will get a player to help power the rushing attack.
5. Kansas City Chiefs: Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa. Not the most athletic of the tackles, but that didn’t hurt him in the Orange Bowl against Georgia Tech’s Derrick Morgan.
Tennessee safety Eric Berry is headed to Seattle in Mock Draft 6.0. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/AJC).
6. Seattle Seahawks: Eric Berry, DB, Tennessee. The Seahwaks have holes on defense and fill one of them by taking Berry.
7. Cleveland Browns: Joe Haden, CB, Florida. He fills one of the Browns many needs.
8. Oakland Raiders: Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers. The Raiders think outside of the box on this one. What is Al Davis’ box anyway?
9. Buffalo Bills: Tim Tebow, QB, Florida. The word coming out of the owner’s meeting is that Tebow is shooting up draft boards faster than a speeding bullet. Head coach Chan Gailey sees some”Slash” potential for Tebow. He can use him like he used Kordell Stewart in Pittsburgh until he gets ready to take over at quarterback. He went to dinner with Buffalo legend Jim Kelly last week.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars: Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama. McClain in a run stuffer, but also has speed. He can set
Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain (25) is set to visit the Falcons on Monday. (Associated Press)
the tone for the defense.
11. Denver Broncos: Sergio Kindle, LB, Texas. The Broncos elected to get an inside backer for their 3-4.
12. Miami Dolphins: Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech. The Dolphins decide to go with Thomas over Bryant. They were not impressed with him forgetting to bring his favorite cleats to his pro day workout.
13. San Francisco 49ers: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech. With Mike Singletary wielding more power, the 49ers go defense here.
14. Seattle Seahawks: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan. Patrick Kerney’s future is uncertain and the Seahawks traded defensive end Darryl Tapp to the Eagles. This is a major need pick.
15. New York Giants: Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri. He’s versatile and the Giants need linebackers. He can play all three positions in their 4-3.
16. Tennessee Titans: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida. The Titans are in the defensive end market after losing Kyle Vanden Bosch in free agency.
Some have Clemson flash C.J. Spiller going to Seattle as high as No. 6.
17. San Francisco 49ers: C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson. The 49ers get Spiller to help take some of the pressure off of Frank Gore. They duo will form their versionof Smash (Gore) and Dash (Spiller).
18. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame. The Rooneys are not real happy with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after his escapade in Milledgeville. The Steelers get some QB insurance in case Roethlisberger gets into another “situation.”
19. Atlanta Falcons: LaShawn Maurkice Pouncey, C, Florida. Under this scenario, the Falcons would have their choice between Pouncey and Idaho guard Mike Iupati, who will be a solid pro. But some are predicting greatness for Pouncey. Go with potential greatness over the “regular” guy.
20. Houston Texans: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State. The Texans have to get a prospect to replace Dunta Robinson, who signed with the Falcons in free agency.
21. Cincinnati Bengals: Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee. They could go safety here and pick either Taylor Mays or Texas’ Earl Thomas.
22. New England Patriots: Everson Griffen, DE, USC. The Patriots continue the reconstruction of their defense.
23. Green Bay Packers: Mike Iupati, G, Idaho. The Packers have to get some protection for Aaron Rodgers, who
Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant compares himself to Randy Moss.
spent a major portion of the 2009 season on the ground. Some of their sack problems were attributed to Rodgers holding onto the ball too long and the other part was porous line play.
24. Philadelphia Eagles: Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma. We had Northwestern’s Corey Wootton here last week, but the acquisition of Darryl Tapp will allow the Eagles to get some offensive line help.
25. Baltimore Ravens: Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida. Dunlap solidified his first round status with a good pro day. Veterans like Ray Lewis will help Dunlap make the jump to the NFL.
26. Arizona Cardinals: Taylor Mays, S, USC. The Cardinals get a replacement for Antrel Rolle, who signed with the New York Giants as a free agent.
27. Dallas Cowboys: Earl Thomas, S, Texas. The Cowboys get some help for their secondary. Some believe that Thomas can play cornerback and safety.
28. San Diego Chargers: Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama. Mount Cody heads to the West Coast.
29. New York Jets: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State. The Jets are not worried about Bryant’s rough upbringing or that he lied to the NCAA. He’s got great hands and could develop into a Pro Bowler.
30. Minnesota Vikings: Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers. Can come in and contribute immediately at nickel back for the Vikings. He played some cover-2 in college and that’s the Vikings’ base defense.
31. Indianapolis Colts: Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State. The Colts need to solidify the cornerback position.
32. New Orleans Saints: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma. The Saints get an heir-apparent to Jeremy Shockey. He’s the fourth Sooner to go in the first round.
ON THE FRINGE
California RB Jahvid Best.
Colt McCoy, QB, Texas
Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois
Chad Jones, S, LSU
Jahvid Best, RB, California
Charles Brown, OT, USC
Nate Allen, S, South Florida
Ryan Matthews, RB, Fresno State
Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech
Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
Brian Price, NT, UCLA
Perrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State
Corey Wootton, DE, Northwestern
Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame
Jerry Hughes, OLB/DE, Texas Christian
Daryl Washington, OLB, Texas Christian
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281 comments Add your comment
chuck
April 2nd, 2010
2:21 pm
So is the Health Plan but history of other similar programs have resulted in faulty estimates of results or expenses in this case by 100 times projections, i.e. social security , Medicare, Medicaid, etc.
Maybe if you spent more time researching BOTH sides of the Tebow opinions and less time lowering yourself to personal insults in calling people morons you would have better information to make your analysis.
Seattle Falcons Fan
April 2nd, 2010
2:22 pm
Ok I guess the real questions are
A- who’s left on the board and
B- Who is our bigger need to be replaced- McClure, JA, Peterson, Nichols, or Abraham….. Which one of those guys is our weakest link this upcoming season, not next season, we’ll have another draft and more chances to sign FAs next year….
That’s what we should be looking at…
Debose
April 2nd, 2010
2:23 pm
“I for one have grown tired of hearing about Tebow. He will be lucky to get drafted by the 5th round”
Maybe…….probably not, he is still going to be playing a game for a living which is something most of armchair critics would do just about anything to do. How is that boring 9-5er going?
kevin
April 2nd, 2010
2:25 pm
Kevin is a Jealous Fool,
I am not sure why you feel it necessary to lash out at everyone, call them names and assume that you know each commentator’s motivation for writing what they write. Are you some sort of hate-mongering pyschic?
You are so right about Tebow. He has a cannon for an arm (give me a break) and is very accurate at throwing screens and quick slants (who isn’t?). Jeez.
GTfan1
April 2nd, 2010
2:26 pm
Right on cue….
http://thesportsdebates.com/category/tsd/the-tim-tebow-as-a-pro-qb-debate/
comedy
April 2nd, 2010
2:31 pm
Only a complete retard would try and say that all Tebow did was throw screens…
Geez this Kevin guy must be real upset Tebow kicked the tar out his team.
Mike Jay
April 2nd, 2010
2:35 pm
FF,
I would defintly prefer to move Baker to the right side and bring in a true LT. Hell that would be my first priority on the oline. I’m just not sure we can draft a guy at 19 who wil lcome in and do that. We will have to disagree on Pouncy being an upgrade, I watched Mcclure get dominated against every 3-4 defense we played last year. We could not run up the middle decently.
Glenn
April 2nd, 2010
2:42 pm
Tim Tebow in a ” Slash ” role . Chan Gailey must not be pro life . Get it . Ha ! Just sayin . Timmy is not quick enough in the NFL for that rushing qb role . He’ll get killed . Maybe move him to H-back on certain plays but that would be about it .
kevin
April 2nd, 2010
2:44 pm
Of course Tebow made other throws from time to time, but his completion percentage is largely due to an offense that featured high percentage passes.
Look, Tebow was a killer college QB. So, all you Teblowers can stop being so defensive of your prototypical boyfriend. That said, I happen to believe along with many football fans, commentators and experts, that he will not be a successful QB in the NFL.
ChippersLoveChild
April 2nd, 2010
3:01 pm
DOl— “FalconsFan284 — I understand. Sorry if that was a little harsh. I was on the Dorsey bandwagon until we got a hold of a tip on Ryan. Dorsey made sense because of Smitty’s background and experience with good DTs in in Jax and B-more. Jerry was a no-brainer when slipped to them at 24, although CB Vontae Davis would have been plausible but for his off the field issues.”
Really? Because Clay Matthews sure seems like a stud that would have helped a lot also..
26.2
April 2nd, 2010
3:02 pm
Thanks for your blog DLED. Lots of fun to debate so here’s my 2 cents. Dimitrof will not take Pouncy at 19 – too high as center probably is not a 1st round need for most teams ( though I have not researched). I like Pouncy but late 1st round. We maybe could trade back and still get Pouncy as well as at least a 3rd if not late 2nd round pick.
Jamaaliver
April 2nd, 2010
3:09 pm
D Orlando,
What round is Eric Cook now expected to be drafted in? First or third?
BG
April 2nd, 2010
3:10 pm
Tebow is a 4th or 5th round pick.
Steve
April 2nd, 2010
3:52 pm
NO POUNCEY!!! Your defense has stunk for the past 3 years. Draft a center with no other pick until the 3rd round and you can call it a disaster. We don’t need a world class center. We need a world class defense and it is farther away from beiong a reality than the offense is. NO POUNCEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sly Ty
April 2nd, 2010
3:56 pm
I agree BG, but 5th at best. I just say that the Cowboys released LT Flozell Adams, and FS Ken Hamlin, perhaps the falcons can trade back, as Dallas will surely need a LT. One thing is for sure though, they WILL NOT BE DRAFTING TEBOW. LOL.
FalconsFan284
April 2nd, 2010
4:11 pm
Mike—-we can disagree on Pouncey but please watch video of him in the Bama game.
jasont13
April 2nd, 2010
4:22 pm
There is no reason to draft a center in the 1st round. The Falcons need to address the defense, especially at LB, DE or CB. I’m sick and tired of hearing about taking Pouncey with a 1st round pick. How will he help us?
jasont13
April 2nd, 2010
4:25 pm
As for Tebow, playing him as they did with Kordell Stewart. There is a huge difference, Kordell Stewart was not a project, he already had a great release, was accurate and had a strong arm and lastly was a lot faster than Tebow. Heck Colt McCoy and Dan Lefevere recorded faster 40 yd times than Tebow.
Mike Jay
April 2nd, 2010
4:30 pm
The best QB’s and offenses in the league all have one thing in commomn. Stellar offensive lineman. Every single one of them. We have great players at skil positions on offense but everyone would agree that the offense was not as good as it should have been. Why? We were driving a ferrari with $40 tires.
Mike Jay
April 2nd, 2010
4:33 pm
FF, I sure will. Mt Cody and that defense were bad A@@ though. He might not have had much help. I am curious though as you are pretty adamnet and obviously knowledgable. However, you need to go watch Mcclure getting destroyed last season as well
waynester
April 2nd, 2010
4:47 pm
B Ajarn
I’m with you on McClusters, but I really hope it works out for us to trade down with the Chargers. You mentioned Norwood– I’d love to trade him and our #19 for their #28 and #40. LOVE IT! Then take Pouncey, Saffold. Veldheer, etc at the more reasonable #28 (perhaps even “Spoon according to a lot of mocks giving him to NO @ #32). Then nab McClusters at the more reasonable #40.,and OC Tennant at #81 a more reasonable spot for a center than Pouncey @ #19! I’m betting that MRyan is going to have a lot of input on our OC selection– thus the choice of Tennant. At our 3rdCOMP (if “Spoon is NOT there @ 28) take OLB Edds, otherwise TE Pitta, at # 117 I like DT D’Anthony Smith in the 4th, one of the great small school WR’s (B.White, A.Roberts,S.Hodge) to push Jenkins in the 5th, at our 5thCOMP DE Daniel Te’o Nesheim, if character concerns have pushed him down this far, OT Tony Washington at our top 6th– if not one of the OG’s like C Scott from Tenn or JByers from USC. in the mid-6th OLB Moats or Muckleroy(especially if ‘Spoon isn’t already a Falcon at that point) or a CB like T Dimitroff is so proficient at scouting or SS T Church from Toledo who’s also on our radar late in the draft/UDFA.
28 ‘Spoon/future LT– immediate line help
40 WR/RB/KR D McClusters immediate ST star, due to questionable return of HD to full strength this season
81 OC Tennant immediate depth/ future OC
98 3rd rd COMP TE Pitta/Graham OLB Edds(if no ‘Spoon)
4th rd DT D’A Smith or best remaining TE
5th rd WR to push Jenk
5thCOMP DE D Te’o N
top 6th OG, OT
mid6th OLB CB or SS
Ron
April 2nd, 2010
4:49 pm
It is clear the writer of this mock draft knows nothing about football. Some of the picks are borderline funny… but when I got to Clausen, I knew I was I was reading the work of someone who was clueless.
Brian Hunt
April 2nd, 2010
5:06 pm
Great job today D.Led!
B>JONES
April 2nd, 2010
5:28 pm
DOL pouncy will not happen the falcons will get a center but it wont be a in the first round i think they take the kid from BC u know who already played with matty ice, in the later rounds they already have a good center for at least two more years,they’ll go LB OR DE and when the draft roles around, then iam going to hop on your blog and say i told u so
falcons pick spoon
April 2nd, 2010
5:38 pm
The Falcons could get Trindon Holliday with one of their 5ths. Excellent speed, can play rb or wr as well as return kicks.
NorthStarr
April 2nd, 2010
5:39 pm
“The Packers have to get some protection for Aaron Rodgers, who
Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant compares himself to Randy Moss.
spent a major portion of the 2009 season on the ground.”
maybe so, but their major need on the line is NOT at guard!
It is at tackle, particularly LEFT tackle!
NorthStarr
April 2nd, 2010
5:42 pm
That post should have read:
“The Packers have to get some protection for Aaron Rodgers, who…”
maybe so, but their major need on the line is NOT at guard!
It is at tackle, particularly LEFT tackle!
FalconsFan284
April 2nd, 2010
5:56 pm
Mike—–I can name two All World Quarterbacks that do not have great offensive linemen, and both have won Super Bowls. Do I have you intrigued yet? Let me present the case of Ben Roethlesberger and Peyton Maning. One could argue the O-line for the Giants isn’t all that great either. All three of those teams were in the last three Super Bowls. The one thing all of those teams had the year they went was an opportunistic defense. Defense still wins championships!
Now back to Pouncey. I was pointing to the Alabama game as the most glarring example. He struggled because he doesn’t move his feet well and tends to over reach causing him to get put on the ground. He’s a lunger and we already have that starting at Center.
Well, this is all moot because we will only select Pouncey if the five or six guys we would prefer are all drafted before 19. Spoon, Graham, Pierre-Paul, Morgan, Kindle and Thomas all being gone by 20? Not at all likely.
FalconsFan284
April 2nd, 2010
5:59 pm
Any Falcons draft that includes the words Dexter McCluster is officially a complete BUST!!!!
thunderbull56
April 2nd, 2010
6:01 pm
I can’t help it, that name cracks me up.Pouncey, bouncey, wouncey, like a freakin’ Winnie the Pooh flick.Pouncey,wouncey bo bouncey,banana fanna bo bouncey, he’s flouncey.We draft him, he’s gonna look me up in those Pee Wee Herman leotards and prolly kick my assouncey.Nothing has given me the giggles like D and his man.
TEAMPLAYER
April 2nd, 2010
6:02 pm
DOL I made this blog aware of Alex Brown’s release two days ago…I don’t think the Falcons need to sign him to a long term contract…but he is by far the player that can be plugged into the DE position right away….and he would be close to home (FLA) …..so DOL I expect you to have some information on him Monday……..So get on it and make us all happy……. PLAYA
Bangkapi Ajarn
April 2nd, 2010
6:07 pm
Waynester – excellent, well thought out scenario, IF the trade option is available. It comes down to some team (SD?) falling in love with someone that slid, and is willing to pay. If there is an unusual run, or some surprises (like Tebow in the top ten or so) then someone else needs to slide. Possible, and unforseeable until the last minute when the Falcons are on the clock.
D-Led mentioned that TD doesn’t want to trade out of the 1st, and I can respect that, but just sliding down a few notches and still remain above NO? Perhaps!
I MUS WRITE
April 2nd, 2010
6:30 pm
Bow Tie Come on Son, Seriously u kill’n me right now. Tebow at 9 No Comment. Poncey again im disgusted Lol……. Stop sippn the sauce buddy its starting cross over into your work.
MaxxFalcon
April 2nd, 2010
6:58 pm
DOL- Wow, you just will not let go of Pouncey. There is no way the Falcons are picking him in the 1st round, and you know that. Stop with this nonsense
MaxxFalcon
April 2nd, 2010
6:59 pm
Tebow in top 10? You have lost your mind
Jaxson
April 2nd, 2010
7:04 pm
Mr. D
You have drank the bad press Taylor Mays kool-aid. There’s no way this kid gets past 15. All he needs is to be coached up. Unforutnately, Berry had good coaching which makes his stats glow. Mays is a better athlete and player. We will see who last longer between the two. Last year the seahawks took Aron Curry 4th and the texan took Brian cushing 15th. Who was the defensive rookie of the year? This will be the same scenario with Berry & Mays.
duker64
April 2nd, 2010
7:19 pm
folks give DOL a break in his idea the best backers are gone it makes since to draft a center who will anchor our line for 10 years, and make the pro bowl . we just play him at guard this year.but I think if this happens we trade with ne for 2 seconds . then we take puoncy andeither D watson or a j shipley.
Matt Jones
April 2nd, 2010
7:21 pm
Tebow: “Hello, I’m Jesus Christ, and I’m your new quarterback. By the way, can you tell me what this contract says? I don’t read so good.”
Matt Jones
April 2nd, 2010
7:22 pm
Tebow at #9 is absurd!!!
chris taylor
April 2nd, 2010
7:25 pm
How do we really know that McClure isnt going to retire and has decided to do so and is just waiting till after the draft to announce it at Atlanta’s behest? I like Spoon, Graham more but Spoon wouldn’t have been a 1st rounder last year. Atlanta will draft a DE in the first and move into 2nd for one of the TCU guys. Also don’t count out that 1st rd WR Thomas/Bryant if they slip. Can’t really knock on Pouncy, he got beat up against Bama yea bet he was the only one on the O-line trying to block. A center is only as good as his guards.
Rob Schmidt
April 2nd, 2010
7:34 pm
First of all, Dez Bryant shouldn’t fall to the end of the first for something as insignificant as forgetting his cleats. I think the world will move on and Dez Bryant will still be the incredible player that he is. Any team that lets him drop past 15 will be making a huge mistake. That being said, the Dolphins are probably bluffing because they know he still could go in the top ten. Tebow is a reach in the top ten. He could be Vince Young or he could be a slightly better JaMarcus Russell. The Lions are making a mistake if they don’t take Russell Okung at #2. They desperately need to protect their franchise quarterback, and stud left tackles are at a premium in the NFL. No question that the Rams are making the right move.
chris taylor
April 2nd, 2010
7:35 pm
After all those different scenerio’s, Atl will draft Spoon. They will pass on Graham/Thomas/Pouncy etc. to get there man.
chris taylor
April 2nd, 2010
7:42 pm
TD is not idiot, if all our guys are gone at 19, he will trade down and pick up a 2nd. SD is a very likely canidate if Kyle Wilson or Earl Thomas are there. He might pick Pouncy, just not at 19.
FalconsFan284
April 2nd, 2010
8:17 pm
Chris Taylor—-Your “speculation” on McClure retiring is very far fetched. Todd is not retiring this season. He’s said that much earlier in the off season.
If you want to talk trade possibilities then let’s talk realistic trade possibilities. I think the Patriots are much more likely to move to the 19th spot and selecting CB Kyle Wilso from Boise State. He fits into their defensive scheme like a glove and answers a huge need for them. The move also makes sense because the Texans draft at 20 and are looking at possibly drafting Wilson themselves. Yes, there is a likelyhood that NE could take a Brandon Graham if they trade with us but does it matter if our guy is Weatherspoon and we can get him three spots later? I will point out that the Pats have three second round picks due to shrewed strategy on draft day 2009. That makes a whole lot more sense then us trading down to the 28th spot and losing out on all the players the team seems to covet. I will also point out that Thomas Dimitroff came from New England and is on very friend terms with them. That creates a win/win scenario for us and allows us to get better value for the same person we would have drafted at 19. Also, with the exception of Arizona, I don’t see any other team wanting to move up to our pick. The players they need are better values at their current draft positions.
PlanB
April 2nd, 2010
8:22 pm
I agree with chris. Get 2 second round picks. A good OL and a OLB but not a center. Try for Grady while your at it.
chris taylor
April 2nd, 2010
9:44 pm
Your idea does seem much better than mine falconsfan284, we can all agree that Pouncy is not the man at 19. If he is our pick in the first we should trade back to get him plus something else. Thats “if”. I still think defence is the way to go in the first rd. In my opinion, if Spoon or Graham isn’t there at 19 we should unload the pick to someone “New England” and get a 2nd+3rd, possibly 2 2nd’s. Honestly I wouldn’t be upset with a 2nd rd LB if we got another potential starter with it. With that scenerio we would still have 7 picks from the 3rd on. That definately allow alot of flexibility with what we do with our remaining picks including a kick returner to save Douglas from possible injury in a dangerous position to play. We suffered last year from his loss cause it made us rely on jenkins more than he can handle.
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
April 2nd, 2010
10:13 pm
Anybody know a good deprogrammer? I’m on the verge of being brainwashed into what seems to be a Pounceyistic cult.
The pick is beginning to not sound so bad… What the Hell is wrong with me!?
Really, wouldn’t be a bad pick at all…
FalconsFan284
April 2nd, 2010
10:27 pm
Why is it that I can change everyone’s mind but D. Orlando Ledbetter’s?
Birrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd Man
April 2nd, 2010
10:47 pm
Tebow, 1st round…no way. Dez Bryant forgot his shoes?…And his ABC’s.
chris taylor
April 2nd, 2010
11:31 pm
Falconsfan284 we both agree that Pouncy isn’t the man at 19, I agree that New England is more likely than SD considering TD’s relationship with them. One thing I know is we could develope a SB caliber defence this year in the draft+free agents, that leaves us with all of next year to revamp O-line and receiving core. With all of the mocks i’ve seen the only players left i see worthy of a first is Thomas/Wilson which isn’t a great need now or Graham/Spoon which might not be there. Of course there are others we could use like Tate etc. but is there value worth as much as we could gain by trading down? I don’t think so, if those select few aren’t there look for us to trade down and pick up a few or trade up and get that go to guy we are sold on.