Thread: 2013 Draft

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

I think people got themselves so jaded in dislike for Beadles that they fail to see just how well he's been playing. I dont see a need for an upgrade there right now. I'd be more concerned with Kuper and his injury bug lately.

He looks pro bowl bound at the moment. Looks like C was the real weakness

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I never said Beadles wasn't improved, but ProBowl? If that happens I'd sell high, cause he is not a ProBowl caliber player. ProBowlers don't give up the stunts, A-gaps and tackles-for-loss that Beadles does and he is generally locked at the hip with his C when he's not pulling in the run game. With Walton out he is by far the weakest offensive starter, aside from the (maybe) TE's, and I think playing next to a steady/veteran C has helped him immensely.......

Anyone bitching about Beadles right now has not paid close enough attention this season.

Originally Posted by Jaded

I never said Beadles wasn't improved, but ProBowl? If that happens I'd sell high, cause he is not a ProBowl caliber player. ProBowlers don't give up the stunts, A-gaps and tackles-for-loss that Beadles does and he is generally locked at the hip with his C when he's not pulling in the run game. With Walton out he is by far the second weakest offensive starter ( Ramirez being the weakest), aside from the (maybe) TE's, and I think playing next to a steady/veteran C has helped him immensely.......

Fixed it!

I would rather draft a Center then a G at this point in time. Beadles has improved this season and the line got better after a new Center took over. On a lot of big runs Beadles has been the key blocker.

Originally Posted by Traveler

Fixed it!

Ramirez isn't the starting RG, tho.......

Originally Posted by NightTerror218

I would rather draft a Center then a G at this point in time. Beadles has improved this season and the line got better after a new Center took over. On a lot of big runs Beadles has been the key blocker.

Can't argue there, but you'd rather replace Koppen than Beadles? It's Koppen's experience that has improved this OL, imo, which makes drafting a C with G experience an ideal short/long term situation. If we're talking about another 4th round pick drafted to sit the bench than I don't see the point, Walton and Blake can do that. But if we're talking about a high draft pick I'd say we're talking about insurance for Kuper and replacement for Beadles if Kuper gets/stays on the field.......

Originally Posted by chazoe60

Anyone bitching about Beadles right now has not paid close enough attention this season.

And I would say it's the other way around.......

Originally Posted by Jaded

And I would say it's the other way around.......

And you'd be wrong.

Originally Posted by chazoe60

And you'd be wrong.

Wait a second? Are you somehow implying that I am wrong? Inconceivable.......

Justin Hunter, Tyler Bray, and Cordarrelle Patterson will be entering the draft.

Hunter via Twitter.
Bray stories are already out.
Patterson's coach says CP is "definitely gone".

Everyone pretty much assumed this. Sad thing is, all three players really need another year to work on some things. I'd love to have CP on any team.

I'm just throwin this out there. What do some of you guys that are super knowledgable about NCAA football feel about ezekial ansah of BYU. He's listed as a LB at 6'6" 270lbs?? I think he plays down more like a tackle however. Thoughts?? Just curious. The times I've seen him play he seems to be a monster. I think he's only played football for the last 3 years of his life also. Curious to see what people outside of utah think about this kid.

Originally Posted by smith49

I'm just throwin this out there. What do some of you guys that are super knowledgable about NCAA football feel about ezekial ansah of BYU. He's listed as a LB at 6'6" 270lbs?? I think he plays down more like a tackle however. Thoughts?? Just curious. The times I've seen him play he seems to be a monster. I think he's only played football for the last 3 years of his life also. Curious to see what people outside of utah think about this kid.

I read on another board somewhere, they were high on him. I think it was another team.

I like Mormons anyway. Usually good characters.

I looked at some of the Ga Tech game. It looks like he struggles when he's being held. Haha.

I guess he would seem like a gamble for the 1st or 2nd round. That's where most see him going. Obvious upside. But there's a lot of players in the first that I like. I feel pretty good about our DEs right now.

Originally Posted by dbfan2007

Originally Posted by smith49

I'm just throwin this out there. What do some of you guys that are super knowledgable about NCAA football feel about ezekial ansah of BYU. He's listed as a LB at 6'6" 270lbs?? I think he plays down more like a tackle however. Thoughts?? Just curious. The times I've seen him play he seems to be a monster. I think he's only played football for the last 3 years of his life also. Curious to see what people outside of utah think about this kid.

I read on another board somewhere, they were high on him. I think it was another team.

I like Mormons anyway. Usually good characters.

Lol. Well, I'm LDS so I thank you, but I'm not sure he is. However I've heard he is a very high character kid. I'm just not huge into college football which usually leaves me to rely on you guys to tell me who the best guys outside the top 15-20 prospects are.