I don't think we sign clowney. If we do, obviously this mock is worthless lol. Also, corner with our first pick could very well happen, but i just believe with dline being thin and corner being deep, this is how it will play out.
For the people who think getting another dlineman isn't important, you're wrong. We played with 3 down lineman on the field a lot last year. Mack and Jack (whoever these bums are) should never see the field...ever...plus, daquon Jones is mediocre and getting old with an expiring contract.
I understand the argument that corner is a bigger need, but you're crazy if you think we're ok at dline. And no its not a "myth" that you need 3 dlineman. 34 Defense isn't just a "myth" its an actual base defense that teams have been using for many, many years.
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Couldn't have said it better.
Beautiful bro
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Yeah gladney sucks. Can get a better corner with our 2nd
The edge rushers this year are trash. Highly doubt we see one with thst much value fall to us.
The draft is deep at nickel CBs. It isn’t as deep in outside CBs. We need a starting NB now, but really need to plan for the future on the outside. But we can get a NB outside the 1st rnd
The draft has 2 stud DTs then a bunch of solid guys. We need to have a pass rushing DT to sub out Jones/Simmons. This can be found outside the 1st rnd
Even if we pick up Clowney it does not change our need for a DT
RB we need a backup to Henry...Obviously not a first rnd need
So this shows that we really are in a situation of taking BPA in the 1st.
Take highest rated CB/DT or other position if true value is to be had
The draft has 2 stud DTs then a bunch of solid guys. We need to have a pass rushing DT to sub out Jones/Simmons. This can be found outside the 1st rnd
Even if we pick up Clowney it does not change our need for a DT
RB we need a backup to Henry...Obviously not a first rnd need
So this shows that we really are in a situation of taking BPA in the 1st.
Take highest rated CB/DT or other position if true value is to be had
You're also giving up the fifth year option by moving back, which is a factor. I bet we just make a pick.
Here is the problem going CB over OL in the first pic....after letting go Conklin and replacing him with Kelly our right side of the ball is weak. Now I'm not against Kelly stepping in, however I'm not comfortable with Nate Davis and Kelly together....our running game will take a hit, and we cannot afford for our number one weapon to regress. So in my opinion our biggest weakness is on the right side of the offensive line, and we better address that with the first pic. We can easily get a productive CB in the second, and then finish our top 3 pics with a DL....thats the most logical direction IMO.
There are only 5 impact 3-4 DE. They will all be gone by the time our second round pick arrives. Hence my belief that we replace Casey in round 1.
Again, unless there is some plan to address it in FA.
Again, unless there is some plan to address it in FA.
Can you define "a lot"? I'd genuinely like to know how often we played 2vs3 DL
Give it up bro. We not drafting oline early lol
I don't have the numbers in front of me. But another gotitan post(take it for what its worth) said we had 2 dlineman on the field 44% of defensive snaps last year. That leaves 56% of plays where we either had 1 dlineman or 3. Im willing to bet 3 dlineman were on the field close to 45% of the time. Im sure our advanced stat guy can help figure this out.
Kinlaw, Epenesa, Blacklock and Jordan Elliot are the only guys id be happy with. Gallimore and Madubuike don't fit in here and Davidson is overrated(in my opinion).
I think it's unlikely we trade back, but given the right opportunity, you never know. If Epenesa, Blacklock and Elliot are on the board at 29, we would be happy af to trade back a few spots. 1 more day and we shall see!!!
Why do you say Madubuike isnt a fit?
How does Madubuike not fit??? He played every spot across the line at A&M. He is strong as an ox...31 reps at 225lbs was near tops for DL...Blacklock didn't lift for some reason....Elliott put it up 24 times.....quickness wise Madubuike ran a 4.83 which is faster than either Elliott or Blacklock....3-cone drill Madubuike was the quickest of any DL over 270lbs with a 7.31....Quez Watkins ran a 7.28 at 100lbs less
Enough of those pesky combine stats that aren't football related...let's look at real football stats
Blacklock 67 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 0 FF, 0 PD
Elliott 68 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 1 FF, 4 PD
Madubuike 85 tackles, 11 sacks, 4 FF, 4 PD
So how does Madubuike not fit???
He's only like 6'2 290lbs. I just see him fitting into a 43 scheme alot better.
Yea I think I gotta disagree. Madubuike can play any spot on a 3-4 line.
Im also not impressed with his tape. Doesnt look nearly as explosive, disruptive or skilled as elliot of blacklock. Just my opinion of coarse.
Im not talking about 3 years from now. I’m talking about this upcoming season. It’s clearly an “all in” type of season. Why would we spend a 1st on someone to sit the bench in an all in season? Doesn’t make sense.
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