Draft Grades

[#56fanatic]

draft grades and what those "experts" say doesn't mean squat. I thought we needed some D line help, but hey we got the best defensive player coming out of college. You have to pick him at 6. if not trade out and that wasn't happening. DT or DE, to me, just isn't worth the 6th pick, especially the talent coming out, it just wasn't worth it. of course Joe and Co. will always put a spin on things, but he attributed some of the D line struggles to the secondary. only rushing 3 sometimes 2 trying to put more people in coverage. Daniels and Wynn both said basically the same thing. makes sense, if you secondary and lock down the receivers, that allows the D line and LB's to be more aggressive.

interesting point. Our D line was not that impressive in 2005, not a ton better than last year - however it was not a big issue because of the winning streak and the playoff birth. amazing how winning sort of hides some areas of concern.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

draft grades and what those "experts" say doesn't mean squat. I thought we needed some D line help, but hey we got the best defensive player coming out of college. You have to pick him at 6. if not trade out and that wasn't happening. DT or DE, to me, just isn't worth the 6th pick, especially the talent coming out, it just wasn't worth it. of course Joe and Co. will always put a spin on things, but he attributed some of the D line struggles to the secondary. only rushing 3 sometimes 2 trying to put more people in coverage. Daniels and Wynn both said basically the same thing. makes sense, if you secondary and lock down the receivers, that allows the D line and LB's to be more aggressive.

interesting point. Our D line was not that impressive in 2005, not a ton better than last year - however it was not a big issue because of the winning streak and the playoff birth. amazing how winning sort of hides some areas of concern.

I read much of the same stuff. I must say, it adds a different slant to the picture. I see the logic in what has been said about reinforcing the secondary, especially with the apparent lack of good "trade down" oppurtunities for a D-lineman. it will be interesting to see................I hope

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

draft grades and what those "experts" say doesn't mean squat. I thought we needed some D line help, but hey we got the best defensive player coming out of college. You have to pick him at 6. if not trade out and that wasn't happening. DT or DE, to me, just isn't worth the 6th pick, especially the talent coming out, it just wasn't worth it. of course Joe and Co. will always put a spin on things, but he attributed some of the D line struggles to the secondary. only rushing 3 sometimes 2 trying to put more people in coverage. Daniels and Wynn both said basically the same thing. makes sense, if you secondary and lock down the receivers, that allows the D line and LB's to be more aggressive.

interesting point. Our D line was not that impressive in 2005, not a ton better than last year - however it was not a big issue because of the winning streak and the playoff birth. amazing how winning sort of hides some areas of concern.

Ok, but if you believe that these "experts" know squat, and I am in total agreement with that, then what in the world are you basing your assumption that Landry is the best defensive player in the draft on? Your hours upon hours of film study of all the top prospects?

Maybe I'm sounding a bit harsh, which is the last thing I'm trying to do, but isn't your assumption that Landry is the best player in the draft based on a collection of opinions from the so called "experts" that you and I demean?

I would be shocked and stunned at the same time if six years down the road, Landry has won more games for his team than Okoye one for his. This is because Okoye lines up right next to the ball, and Landry 12 yards away. There would have to be some sort of unforseen talent gap to make Landry the best "defensive player in the draft", as a safety.

I think we can all agree that Sean Taylor is NOT a better defensive player then Tommie Harris, even though all the experts thought he would be.