As Is 2 Round Dream Draft

[SmootSmack]

I like Ponder a lot, but I wouldn't take him in the high 2nd either. Late 2nd/3rd is where I'd probably look to take him. If he can't show that his elbow is healed then I think right now he may be a 3rd/4th round pick (two rounds in which we currently have no picks). My knock on Ponder, and it's not really a knock per se, is that I'm sure he'll be much better than he currently is. Currently, he looks like someone who can be a solid QB for many many years. He's not merely a game manager, but I don't know that he's a game breaker either

[BuckSkin]

There have been many passionate posts here for one QB or another, some quoting experts and draft gurus. If there is one thing that the McNabb experiment proved to me is we need to build this team from the ground up, from the inside out first. Smoot mentioned that Ponder could some day be a game manager. I thought to myself that there's no way we need a manager, let's get a guy who can drive 90 yards down the field in 2 minutes. Then I realized we did have that guy last year and he couldn't get it done either. Pass rushing end in the 1st and center in the second.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by BuckSkin

There have been many passionate posts here for one QB or another, some quoting experts and draft gurus. If there is one thing that the McNabb experiment proved to me is we need to build this team from the ground up, from the inside out first. Smoot mentioned that Ponder could some day be a game manager. I thought to myself that there's no way we need a manager, let's get a guy who can drive 90 yards down the field in 2 minutes. Then I realized we did have that guy last year and he couldn't get it done either. Pass rushing end in the 1st and center in the second.

When did I say he could some day be a game manager?

Dirtbag-What I had said was there's buzz about the Skins taking Quinn, but my gut says Von Miller

[BuckSkin]

You make a compelling argument Dirt, one I honestly hadn't considered, and now it looks like Minnesota's window is beginning to close. Looks like the Williams DT tandem are a thing of the past.

[BuckSkin]

After re-reading your post Smoot, I misinterpreted what you were saying. You did say that he was "not" merely a game manager...... My bad.

[Son Of Man]

The more research I do, the more I'm warming to the idea of taking Cam Newton. This guy has Randall Cunningham potential (Eagles Randall & Vikings Randall, but simultaneously). He's film is awesome and his interviews are smooth. I know there is a bust risk, but the BOOM factor may be worth it.

That being said, I have reserved a one-way ticket for a seat on the Jake Locker bandwagon.

[Son Of Man]

Originally Posted by Son Of Man

The more research I do, the more I'm warming to the idea of taking Cam Newton. This guy has Randall Cunningham potential (Eagles Randall & Vikings Randall, but simultaneously). He's film is awesome and his interviews are smooth. I know there is a bust risk, but the BOOM factor may be worth it.

That being said, I have reserved a one-way ticket for a seat on the Jake Locker bandwagon.

Driver, this is my stop. Can I exchange this ticket for a boarding pass on the Cam Newton express?

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by Son Of Man

Driver, this is my stop. Can I exchange this ticket for a boarding pass on the Cam Newton express?

Driver: You certainly may, just so you know however, there has been a routing change. The Cam Newton express is now scheduled for its final stop to be in Jamarcusville. Oh, and we are charging you a $150 change fee. No Southwest Airlines fee court here!!!

[Son Of Man]

Originally Posted by SkinzWin

Driver: You certainly may, just so you know however, there has been a routing change. The Cam Newton express is now scheduled for its final stop to be in Jamarcusville. Oh, and we are charging you a $150 change fee. No Southwest Airlines fee court here!!!

Jamarcus never won anything. Cam wins everywhere he goes. Winning is a habit and this guy has it bad. Going to need some coaching, but the foundation for success is there. Cam will win in the pros!!! File it!

[Eknox]

1st DB Prince Amukamara Nebraska

2nd DT Stephen Paea Oregon State

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by Eknox

1st DB Prince Amukamara Nebraska

2nd DT Stephen Paea Oregon State

I think it will be a big mistake if we fail to address the outer defensive positions in the first two rounds. We need to either draft an OLB or DE in round 1 or 2. We need an elite rusher who can take pressure off Orakpo.

[BuckSkin]

Originally Posted by SkinzWin

I think it will be a big mistake if we fail to address the outer defensive positions in the first two rounds. We need to either draft an OLB or DE in round 1 or 2. We need an elite rusher who can take pressure off Orakpo.

SkinzWin and I are both on the same train. A pass rusher from the QB's blind side and a center. I wanted Heyward, but after looking at Von Miller.....he'll yeah!

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by BuckSkin

SkinzWin and I are both on the same train. A pass rusher from the QB's blind side and a center. I wanted Heyward, but after looking at Von Miller.....he'll yeah!

There ya go. Now all we need to do is to recruit other Skins fans to join our cause to put pressure on the drafting personnel to do as we say, you know, since we have zero influence on the draft outcomes and a no voice in the decision making process... LOL, but its fun anyway. HTTR.

[juskins]

Initially, I wanted to go defense at #10 and then got into the QB need thing. But now, I am back to my senses and realize that defense is the way to go at #10. Especially if we are serious about running the Steelers defense.

Von Miller might go before we pick and the sad thing about it, he might go to a 43 defense like Buffalo runs. He looks like he's better suited for the 34 defense because of his speed. If that's the case we have to think out of the box to get role players at OLB to set up a blue chip NT. There are good OLBs in this draft, but none of them have Miller's speed.

[Terpfan76]

I'll pass too. I had high hopes thinking that we'd at least have the ability to score enough points to keep things interesting, but McNabb just never seemed like he needed to work to fit in the offense. It was as if he felt he had enough natural talent and enough years in the league that he could just look and see what the defense was giving and find someone open. Sadly, there's more to running an offense than that which evidently, didn't matter to McNabb. I'd rather deal with Rexy and his pics than deal with McNabb and his disinterest in the offense.