Mock Database Update (1/30)

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well, I think first and foremost is probably improving the entire team and that includes the d-line.

That's not to say we don't need help on the OL, we do of course.

Side note, I'm increasingly skeptical that Campbell is in their long range plans anyway. But that's another topic for another day.

And so it begins

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well, I think first and foremost is probably improving the entire team and that includes the d-line.

That's not to say we don't need help on the OL, we do of course.

Side note, I'm increasingly skeptical that Campbell is in their long range plans anyway. But that's another topic for another day.

Dude you're kind of dropping bombshells on us here as a contributing insider. First that A. Smith could fall all the way to 13 and now that the FO is looking to switch QBs. I don't mean i don't believe you cause i do but a little warning or maybe a separate thread would be nice

[The Goat]

The guy i'm getting curious about is Jason Smith because i half wonder if he'll be the only OT left by 13. I know SS said Andre Smith could fall to us but his stock right now is very high and besides OT seems to be a "safe pick" now in the first round so I won't be surprised if the three highest rated guys are gone by 13. Anyway, I notice Jason Smith is the smallest of the group and at least right now expected to fall a bit.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by The Goat

The guy i'm getting curious about is Jason Smith because i half wonder if he'll be the only OT left by 13. I know SS said Andre Smith could fall to us but his stock right now is very high and besides OT seems to be a "safe pick" now in the first round so I won't be surprised if the three highest rated guys are gone by 13. Anyway, I notice Jason Smith is the smallest of the group and at least right now expected to fall a bit.

From what I understand Jason Smith and Andre Smith are moving in opposite directions in terms of draft position. But, you know, it's still only February

[53Fan]

Jason Smith is highly thought of. A lot of mocks have us picking him at 13.

[itvnetop]

This may come to a shock to some, but Rey scares the heck out of me... I'm not talking about how he would probably knock me into next week. I watched his game in college every week and while he did improve on many of his weaknesses, I think some of them were covered up by the talent on the defense. He reminds me so much of another LB'er the Skins drafted top 3 a while ago... same career highlights, physical talent and hype... but similar known deficiencies that can kill your defense at the pro level.

I hope I'm totally wrong, though.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by itvnetop

This may come to a shock to some, but Rey scares the heck out of me... I'm not talking about how he would probably knock me into next week. I watched his game in college every week and while he did improve on many of his weaknesses, I think some of them were covered up by the talent on the defense. He reminds me so much of another LB'er the Skins drafted top 3 a while ago... same career highlights, physical talent and hype... but similar known deficiencies that can kill your defense at the pro level.

I hope I'm totally wrong, though.

Maybe i'm slow but who was he...

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Maybe i'm slow but who was he...

Lavar Arrington.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Lavar Arrington.

Thanks dude. I was never a big Lavar fan...

[ChickenMonkey]

Great point...he was a hell of a player but he freelanced so much he hurt the defense as much as he helped.....Great comparison

[LandrySlice]

I think Rey would be much better then LaVar, he has a warriors instinct and looks like a RUSSIAN ROCKET!

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by LandrySlice

I think Rey would be much better then LaVar, he has a warriors instinct and looks like a RUSSIAN ROCKET!

No doubt. Not to say that i want us to take Rey but he is not even in the same league as Lavar. He was never a system player and was always caught outta position because of his tendency to freelance to much.

[PennSkinsFan]

The combines tend to shake up the draft a ton. I can remember a few players that fell significantly from combine work and combine performance. I would think of all OTs that may be there at #13 worth taking, it would be Jason Smith or Michael Oher. If, surprisingly, either of these two go before #13, and Andre Smith is off the board as well, trade down. I am not as south on Oher as some here. But Mocks that have Oher going #1 through #3, I don't buy that.

[SmootSmack]

I know Zorn has said this is a bad year to draft a QB, so I'd be surprised if we did.

[Hamoskinz]

Thanks to the poster who providedr the info on M Oher (red flags), I thought we would be lucky to land him, now it looks risky especially considering reports about 'poor' work ethics. Well, I hope Vinny and the scout team figures it out if we can 'fix' Ohers flaws if we decide to gamble on him @ 13.

I am of the mindset to fix the lines first then OLB so I am not in favour of taking OLB @ 13. I would rather try to trade down into the 20-39 pick and get extra pick in 2nd or 3rd round. We could try for William Beatty or Eben Britton (OT) or Duke Robinson (OG) or Max Unger (C).

If we do decide to pick OLB @ 13, it would be a tight tassle between Rey Maualuga and Brian Cushing. I like Maualuga's intensity (Polamalu type tackler) but Cushing is more suited @ OLB. I would go for Rey but only just.

I saw a post where it was suggested that we could land a scat back RB in the 4th-5th round. Devin Moore is a agile runner who can be a PR/KR in the draft? Sproles would garner big money and with the cap situation we are in, its a good option though we did sign Dorsey this week so hopefully we find our answer in those guys.