I don't want Branch

paulskinsfan · 03-17-2007, 09:46 PM

When I read about Branch DT from Michigan, at first I thought he was just what we needed. A HUGE DT to clog up the middle. But the more I hear about this guy, the less I like him. This guy never really performed at a high level in college, so Im really really leery of drafting him, because if you don't perform in college, isn't it safe to say you won't perform in the NFL? Check out the link below to see his proday workout. Drade down Skins, trade down!

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Pocket$ $traight · 03-17-2007, 10:42 PM

Well Michigan was one of the best run defenses in division one last year. I am not going to give up on an athletic 330 pounder because of a glorified version of rock paper scissors.

I want production, not sizzle.

djnemo65 · 03-18-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

Well Michigan was one of the best run defenses in division one last year. I am not going to give up on an athletic 330 pounder because of a glorified version of rock paper scissors.

I want production, not sizzle.

I think that's the point. Branch has chronically underperformed. He fits the mold of a prototypical NFL DT, and thats why he is so high on many boards, but if you look at his record in college he has not always achieved on a level consistent with his abilities.

dmek25 · 03-17-2007, 10:44 PM

i am not high on branch, but cant say its an educated thing. i only saw him once this season, in Michigan's bowl game. very lackluster, got pushed around by smaller men , and looked lazy at times

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 03-17-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

i am not high on branch, but cant say its an educated thing. i only saw him once this season, in Michigan's bowl game. very lackluster, got pushed around by smaller men , and looked lazy at times

i am like this

55% - Gaines Adams
20% - Laron Landry
5% - jamaal anderson
15% - amobi okye
5% - alan branch

Crazyhorse1 · 03-18-2007, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

i am like this

55% - Gaines Adams
20% - Laron Landry
5% - jamaal anderson
15% - amobi okye
5% - alan branch

I'm like this:

Okoye 51%
Adams 49%

Crazyhorse1 · 03-18-2007, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

i am not high on branch, but cant say its an educated thing. i only saw him once this season, in Michigan's bowl game. very lackluster, got pushed around by smaller men , and looked lazy at times

It was that game that disillusioned me about Branch. I expected to see a superstar and the guy did zip. Tackled no one, didn't penetrate, didn't require special blocking that I could see. Maybe I missed something. I don't have the best TV in the world.

dmek25 · 03-17-2007, 11:38 PM

thats sweet how you broke it down. how did you come up with the numbers?

CooleyFan47 · 03-17-2007, 11:48 PM

I think Branch could turn out to be a monumental bust. Sure he played DT for one of the best run defenses in the nation, but that wasnt all because of one man. His entire defense was superb, having some of the best linebackers, and arguably the best corner in Leon Hall.

The fact is, Michigan often jumped out to the lead forcing other teams to throw more often. His pro day is evidence that he cant cut it in the pros. He's got the size, but not the drive.

GiantsSuck703 · 03-18-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CooleyFan47

I think Branch could turn out to be a monumental bust. Sure he played DT for one of the best run defenses in the nation, but that wasnt all because of one man. His entire defense was superb, having some of the best linebackers, and arguably the best corner in Leon Hall.

The fact is, Michigan often jumped out to the lead forcing other teams to throw more often. His pro day is evidence that he cant cut it in the pros. He's got the size, but not the drive.

Im sorry but i dont agree with you at all. He was the center piece on a defense that allowed 49.3 rush yards per game, also isnt Leon Hall the same guy who got absolutely embarrased Ted Ginn and Dewayne Jarrett, I wouldnt consider a guy who got burned everytime he played someone with talent the best corner, I think thats reserved for Darrell Revis. I dont care about workouts, we have Mike Mamula as evidence for how much the combine actually means, he dominated this year and your not rated the top prospect at your position by being average all year, he was far from average. Alan Branch is going to dominate at the next level, he would change our run defense for the better the day he was drafted.

wilsowilso · 03-18-2007, 01:23 AM

Branch is the last player I want for us. When so many sources say the same thing which is he might not have so much heart I say let that fat boy fall down the draft board.

That Guy · 03-18-2007, 09:28 AM

okoye or gamble on a DE if there's no trade down. the only non DL i'd consider is CJ, which isn't happening.

andtz0 · 03-18-2007, 01:07 PM

Anderson > Okye > Adams > Branch

MTK · 03-18-2007, 01:12 PM

I'm not high on Branch either. He sounds too much like another Fat Daddy. An oversized but talented DT that's lazy.

theJBexperience · 03-18-2007, 01:34 PM

Any word on whether or FO likes him though? Wasn't he high on their list at one point?

03-17-2007, 09:46 PM	#1
paulskinsfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West VA Posts: 726	I don't want Branch When I read about Branch DT from Michigan, at first I thought he was just what we needed. A HUGE DT to clog up the middle. But the more I hear about this guy, the less I like him. This guy never really performed at a high level in college, so Im really really leery of drafting him, because if you don't perform in college, isn't it safe to say you won't perform in the NFL? Check out the link below to see his proday workout. Drade down Skins, trade down! ProFootballTalk.com -- The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet

03-17-2007, 10:42 PM	#2
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Re: I don't want Branch Well Michigan was one of the best run defenses in division one last year. I am not going to give up on an athletic 330 pounder because of a glorified version of rock paper scissors. I want production, not sizzle.

03-17-2007, 10:44 PM	#4
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: I don't want Branch i am not high on branch, but cant say its an educated thing. i only saw him once this season, in Michigan's bowl game. very lackluster, got pushed around by smaller men , and looked lazy at times __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

03-17-2007, 11:38 PM	#8
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: I don't want Branch thats sweet how you broke it down. how did you come up with the numbers? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

03-17-2007, 11:48 PM	#9
CooleyFan47 Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13	Re: I don't want Branch I think Branch could turn out to be a monumental bust. Sure he played DT for one of the best run defenses in the nation, but that wasnt all because of one man. His entire defense was superb, having some of the best linebackers, and arguably the best corner in Leon Hall. The fact is, Michigan often jumped out to the lead forcing other teams to throw more often. His pro day is evidence that he cant cut it in the pros. He's got the size, but not the drive.

03-18-2007, 01:23 AM	#11
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 51 Posts: 2,841	Re: I don't want Branch Branch is the last player I want for us. When so many sources say the same thing which is he might not have so much heart I say let that fat boy fall down the draft board.

03-18-2007, 09:28 AM	#12
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: I don't want Branch okoye or gamble on a DE if there's no trade down. the only non DL i'd consider is CJ, which isn't happening.

03-18-2007, 01:07 PM	#13
andtz0 Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 7	Re: I don't want Branch Anderson > Okye > Adams > Branch

03-18-2007, 01:12 PM	#14
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: I don't want Branch I'm not high on Branch either. He sounds too much like another Fat Daddy. An oversized but talented DT that's lazy. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-18-2007, 01:34 PM	#15
theJBexperience Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 579	Re: I don't want Branch Any word on whether or FO likes him though? Wasn't he high on their list at one point?

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