Yeah, I'd like to see what Thomas could do playing between Crowder/Doom and a space eating DT. I think it would eliminate some double teams and help create more pressure up the middle.Quote:
Originally Posted by WARHORSE
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Yeah, I'd like to see what Thomas could do playing between Crowder/Doom and a space eating DT. I think it would eliminate some double teams and help create more pressure up the middle.Quote:
Originally Posted by WARHORSE
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Originally Posted by CoachChaz
Im with that line of thinking first and foremost. Just dont bring in a bench warmer or third down player/situational player. I want someone who will start, and make an immediate impact.
If not week one, than no later than week three..........:salute:
How about the best receiver in the draft, or possibly Walker?Quote:
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They also need alot of help at LBer, and another DE.
There could be some players that we could use (Clady/Phillips/Connor/Rivers), but are they better at their positions than Mendenhall? That's the tough question.Quote:
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Originally Posted by lex
I would only be happy drafting McFadden if he were the next Dickerson in ability.
Thats why I wouldnt hesitate to make the move for him. He just needs to throttle back about 5% when passing the LOS.Quote:
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Originally Posted by CoachChaz
True, but if the upgrade is comin in either position, then I think you look at how much impact over the players you got comes into play. How much of a difference is Mendenhall over Henry/Young, versus those others over their prospective positional displacements.
As for Clady, it will all depend on what they think of Harris, and whether they think Clady can play from day one. If not, then we already have that guy at the minimum, in Harris.
I think Phillips would start at FS immediately. Connors, MLB, but DJ to OLB? Depends on what the Broncos feel these athletes can do.
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LOL.:tsk:
I am yet to see the man get the tough yards. I would not be happy drafting McFadden and getting Reggie Bush the 2nd.
He's not Reggie Bush, dude. Arkansas has had no passing game for practically his entire time there and he has performed every year. He runs a significant number of his plays inside and he has a wicked stiff arm.Quote:
Originally Posted by WARHORSE
But if they have these needs, why give up a 2nd when guys like Groves, Merling, Kelly, Jackson, Rivers, Connor, Campell, etc. could all be there at 19Quote:
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Would McFadden do that much more in Denver than what Mendenhall could do?
I actually think McFadden will better in the pros than in college since he will most likely have more help. All I can say is, yes, if you go by what you saw in college as a level of assurange. McFadden was more productive longer, while playing in a tougher conference, and without the help that Mendenhall had last year. Mendenhall had Juice Williams and Aurelius Benn. McFadden had Casey Dick and Peyton Hillis as the biggest components of Arkansas' passing game.Quote:
Originally Posted by CoachChaz
You can dig up videos of both players on youtube and both look good. Like I said, I think McFadden needs to throttle back like 5% when running past the LOS. I think that would make it easier for him to do a few things.
True. Not sayin they will. But it all depends on how they view the prospects and their own needs. They know what they have as far as depth goes over everyone else. But if they want like say, Rivers from USC, then going up to 12 may be something they want.Quote:
Originally Posted by CoachChaz
Next to that though, wouldnt you say a top end WR is missing from their team? Once T.O. left..................the rest is history.
They have no true threat at WR.
It's tough to say, they are more than content with riding Westbrook, but his legs will only last so long. After that, it's probably never a good thing when Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown are your top receivers.
I think their LB's are okay with Gaither, Spikes, Gocong and Bradley.
Howard, Kearse and McDougle are useless anymore, so a compliment to Cole would help.
But where they might need the most help is at safety. Dawkins can't play forever, so if they are really big on Phillips, maybe we could deal with them then knowing that Carolina will jump on him at 13 if we don't.
Or maybe they just draft a receiver and then hold out for DaJuan Morgan in the 2nd
Im not fond of their LBs. Takeo was awesome in his prime, but hes beyond that now. Gacong may still have some upside.Quote:
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But as for Westbrook, the one thing Philly lacks is a chain mover. A real between the tackles type of runner. I wouldnt put it high on their list, but its a need. They tailor their offense around Westbrook anyway, which is smart IMO. But without the threat at WR and TE...........the offense is nowhere near where it could be.