2011 NFL Draft

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/201...raft-coverage/

Okay, now I remember a little more about why Kiper and McShay got less air time last year. You'd start off with the pick and Berman would usually go straight to Jackson, then Kiper would go off for a couple of seconds during the highlight, Young would throw in a word or two, then you had to get to Gruden, then you bring in Schefter, then Mort gives his take and vice versa, then Kobler has to interview the prospect and then you go to Wingo in the studio with Edwards and Bruschi. And I think Dilfer's in there some where. At some point they'll go to one of the local on site reporters, usually Sal Pal. Then back to Mort for more inside information on possible trades.

So much talent at ESPN, but I just don't think theres enough air time to properly show case it, even with an event that drags on like the draft.

[SmootSmack]

Kiper is in my top 5 favorite on-air ESPN personalities off the air

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Kiper is in my top 5 favorite on-air ESPN personalities off the air

Kiper is pretty amazing on air, throughout the draft he never pauses for even a split second. He's got info on hundreds of players & can recall it immediately.

[SBXVII]

KI Skins Fan,

I know I mentioned DL but I was told a pass rushing LB. Funny to me it's LB or DE who is a hybrid LB. So because of that I simply said DL but that also left open NT.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

KI Skins Fan,

I know I mentioned DL but I was told a pass rushing LB. Funny to me it's LB or DE who is a hybrid LB. So because of that I simply said DL but that also left open NT.

I see. Upon further review, I think I was wrong anyway in thinking that they would trade down farther if they wanted a DL (or an OLB). For one thing, they may not have found another team with a pick in the range they would want to move to that is open to trading with them. Secondly, they may not think that the player or players they are interested in would last much longer than #14.

An extra pick in the third round would be a beautiful thing if the Skins were to pick winners in round one and round three after trading down.

[celts32]

I hope the changes to the draft coverage espn is planning make a difference because for the past 10 years thier coverage has gotten progressively worse. There has been less Kiper every year and more talking head players who do no homework. The Bristol setup is awful...fans waited 4 months for the draft...they dont want to watch an episode of NFL Live during the draft. And the worst part of all is when they go into thier hell with the draft thats going on live mode...instead lets interview everyone under the fkn sun while one pick after another flies by! Last year they did that for most of the Friday coverage! I swear if NFL network had Kiper then ESPN would lose me for good. I love Mayock but draft day is not the same for me without Mel.

Sorry for the ESPN bashing Smoot...I know none of this is your fault. Hopefully they realized how bad thier coverage has gotten and the changes they are planning do the trick.

[celts32]

Also has the NFL realized how stupid their friday start time last year was? Goodell talked about getting the draft in primetime yet they started round 2 right in the middle of the Friday rush hour! 7:30 or 8 is primetime not 6PM! Its bad enough they ruined the Saturday draft holiday for the die hards who helped make the draft an event but the start times are utterly rediculous. And thank god i don't live on the west coast...instead of saturday morning they get 3 and 4 PM on weekdays. Nice job Roger...

[skinsfaninok]

I agree, I'm not a big fan on the weekday draft crap..

[Chico23231]

Im starting to think "the tradedown" move is more likely and most preferable with our second round pick than our first round. I just got a funny feeling we are going Locker with our 10th pick now, if what im hearing that Miller, Quinn will not be there at 10.

[NC_Skins]

SS,
Any news on Quinn sliding down the Skins board? I just saw a piece of info posted.

Robert Quinn's brain tumor could come back, per doctors, and yes this is why he is no longer strong on our board at this time

...or is this a smoke screen?

[skinster]

with our second pick, I was thinking maybe taiwan jones would be a good pick. With his speed (4.35) he could be a great change of pace back in the mold of jamaal charles. Just a nice spark to the offense. Just something to think about.

[Alvin Walton]

Well, its draft week and the NFL still has its head up its doo doo hole.
It would be nice to know if we need to draft a WR or a CB but free agency didnt happen so we are screwed in that dept.
Cant trade Stainsworth or McNabb for picks.....
Labor unions blow goats!

[Landry44]

Originally Posted by skinster

with our second pick, I was thinking maybe taiwan jones would be a good pick. With his speed (4.35) he could be a great change of pace back in the mold of jamaal charles. Just a nice spark to the offense. Just something to think about.

We can get taiwan jones in the 5th of 6th round. I love that kid's speed and elsuiveness. My only concerns is a size. He's kinda small to be playing rb in this league. I think he might bulk up a little bit.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Landry44

We can get taiwan jones in the 5th of 6th round. I love that kid's speed and elsuiveness. My only concerns is a size. He's kinda small to be playing rb in this league. I think he might bulk up a little bit.

Size isn't the main concern with this guy, it's that he's very injury prone.

[Chico23231]

Heard a draft analyst say this morning on the way to work that NT Kendrick Ellis was the most undervalued propect in the draft.