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freddyg12 · 03-16-2007, 10:43 AM

If C. Johnson is there at #6 I think he'd be hard to pass up. From a roster standpoint, I really don't think it would be a bad move. He's worth taking a chance on. Unlike M. Westbrook all reports are that this kid is humble & has a very stable background w/supporting family. Kinda kid Gibbs would love to have. He could make our O. tremendous.

From a cap standpoint, if we drafted him we'd have tons of guaranteed $ in our O. & it would come back to bite us, even if we cut Loyd next year.

Yes, we need to upgrade the D-line, but if you're sold that CJ is going to be an impact wr, but not sold that the top D-linemen will be stars (not just starters), then it's logical to select Johnson as the best player available. JLC has said in Skins Insider that the team wasn't impressed w/Adams & Branch, but had a good 1st interview w/Anderson & likes Okoye a lot. It still comes down to which player you really believe will have great success in the nfl.

It wouldn't be too shocking if Johnson is available at #6. Think about it, Cleveland is the first team that seems to even be considering it. Tampa could be sold on Quinn, ARizona has depth at wr, and then there's us.

I ultimately don't see it happening due to our needs on D & our desire to trade down for more picks, but if he's there at #6 I would almost hate to leave him for somebody else.

03-16-2007, 10:43 AM	#28
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Snyder sighted at Calvin Johnson Pro Day!!! If C. Johnson is there at #6 I think he'd be hard to pass up. From a roster standpoint, I really don't think it would be a bad move. He's worth taking a chance on. Unlike M. Westbrook all reports are that this kid is humble & has a very stable background w/supporting family. Kinda kid Gibbs would love to have. He could make our O. tremendous. From a cap standpoint, if we drafted him we'd have tons of guaranteed $ in our O. & it would come back to bite us, even if we cut Loyd next year. Yes, we need to upgrade the D-line, but if you're sold that CJ is going to be an impact wr, but not sold that the top D-linemen will be stars (not just starters), then it's logical to select Johnson as the best player available. JLC has said in Skins Insider that the team wasn't impressed w/Adams & Branch, but had a good 1st interview w/Anderson & likes Okoye a lot. It still comes down to which player you really believe will have great success in the nfl. It wouldn't be too shocking if Johnson is available at #6. Think about it, Cleveland is the first team that seems to even be considering it. Tampa could be sold on Quinn, ARizona has depth at wr, and then there's us. I ultimately don't see it happening due to our needs on D & our desire to trade down for more picks, but if he's there at #6 I would almost hate to leave him for somebody else.