The Official 2007 Draft Discussion Thread

[TenandSix:Unacceptable]

Originally Posted by dgack

Unfortunately, both of our safeties are now rampaging monsters who don't mind being out of position and potentially giving up the big play as long as they make this week's "Jacked Up" highlight reel.

We also now have the dubious distinction of having two of the highest-drafted safeties in NFL history playing on the same squad.

Well, I guess we're gonna find out if it is a dubious distinction or not. In the end, Landry offers more immediate help, and this has the stamp of GW written all over it. Like I said before, they probably asked him, "Secondary or DLine? Where do we need help at NOW?" His answer was straightforward, "Secondary."

[GMScud]

Way to address D-line. God we suck. Our FO is the laughing stock of the NFL.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Way to address D-line. God we suck. Our FO is the laughing stock of the NFL.

After today I'd say that title belongs to Miami. Ginn at #9 was awful.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

After today I'd say that title belongs to Miami. Ginn at #9 was awful.

I was simply shocked by Miami's decision. On that note, did anyone see Cam Cameron's press conference? The fans were booing. Priceless stuff.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

After today I'd say that title belongs to Miami. Ginn at #9 was awful.

That was a completely dumb pick...especially cause he would not have gone for at least another 10 picks. But you never know. Everyone laughed at the Colts when they took Edgerrin James a while back, and look how he turned out. I personally don't think Ginn will be anything special at all, but you never know.

[charlielyons]

Originally Posted by jsarno

That was a completely dumb pick...especially cause he would not have gone for at least another 10 picks. But you never know. Everyone laughed at the Colts when they took Edgerrin James a while back, and look how he turned out. I personally don't think Ginn will be anything special at all, but you never know.

we will find out who the laughing stock is when landry taked ginns head off week 1

[vaoutlaws2006]

well enjoy the rest of the day. thats all we have today. should have traded down but thats out back now. hope it works thats all i can do.

[dgack]

Feels like a mistake to me, but maybe there's already trade in the works?

[MTK]

Kiper says Landry is the best defensive player on the board. I don't necessarily hate the pick, Landry should help in run support and with safety blitzes, but I'm obviously left wondering what they're going to do about the d-line.

Trade? Free agent? June 1 cut?

[saden1]

I like the pick. Landry looks like a baller and with him and ST we won't get burned on the deep ball. We'll also have solid run support.

Landry was the best fit for the team and someone who will be able to contribute right away.

[Longtimefan]

Not totally dissapointed in the pick because Landry will be a great addition, however something has to be done to shore up the D-line. Maybe it is their intention to devote the remainder of their attention towards that, and the O-line depth.

[Oakland Red]

LaRon Landry - great choice! The best available player on the board. And he fills a position of need at the same time. Best of both worlds.

We don't have a crying need a defensive lineman in my view. Here's Philip Daniels on why our sack totals were low (when we ran three man lines to protect the secondary) and why they were high (when we rushed four man lines):

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[70Chip]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Kiper says Landry is the best defensive player on the board. I don't necessarily hate the pick, Landry should help in run support and with safety blitzes, but I'm obviously left wondering what they're going to do about the d-line.

Trade? Free agent? June 1 cut?

Or they believe they have the players they need already. The theme of that controversial ESPN article last year was that Williams believes that his scheme will work with nearly any group of players. To me, this pick indicates he believes the Redskins problems against the run were caused by his having to adjust the scheme to compensate for poor secondary play. With better LBers and Landry doing what they though Arch would do, he thinks the existing group is adequate. Or, they just didn't think the available DLs represented value and they had no trading partners. That's all I can come up with. Perhaps they will make a deal for more picks later today. I can't believe we are looking at the following as our starting defensive line:

Daniels, Griffin, Golston, Carter, and then when Griffin gets hurt

Daniels, Montgomery, Golston, Carter

I hope Landry is really. really good against the run.

[TenandSix:Unacceptable]

Where's GTripp?

[JankySpanky80]

You never know, this will work. Its only April. Every Landry hater just relax. He will make plays.