Looks like the Browns see Peterson like I do

[X-Era]

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Browns | Draft options
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:36:15 -0700
Steve Doerschuk, of the Canton Repository, reporting for the Sporting News, reports the Cleveland Browns have an enticing draft pick at No. 3 overall, and odds are even that they would trade down if an attractive offer comes along. The team regards Wisconsin OT Joe Thomas as the surest thing at the top of the draft, and they look at Oklahoma RB Adrian L. Peterson as a considerable injury risk.


I would not be suprised if the Bills had BOTH Peterson and Lynch at 12 and still took Lynch.

Being considered fragile is a huge liability.

[Kenny]

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Joe Thomas as the surest thing at the top of the draft? -> I think it's Calvin Johnson.

As for which back to pick at #12... I'd go for Peterson. At #3 overall it's a risky pick, -but at #12, -I think you have to chance it.

[patmoran2006]

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I dont see Clev not taking Peterson unless they decide on Quinn (if he's there)

or they get a cant refuse offer to move down.

If they pick at 3, its either Quinn or Peterson, I dont see anybody else they take.

[JoeMama]

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I would not be suprised if the Bills had BOTH Peterson and Lynch at 12 and still took Lynch.

Being considered fragile is a huge liability.

I could see that happening.

A lot of people laughed at Bill Polian when he took Edgerrin James over Ricky Williams.

But we all know how that turned out.

Personally, I prefer Lynch's running style.

He has this rare combination of power and elusiveness that most runningbacks simply do not possess.

If you watch him cut or change direction, it's sick. But at the same time, he can also break tackles.

Oh, and catch.

He's a very complete player.

Based on what I've seen, I would probably lean toward Lynch as the better pro right now.

[Earthquake Enyart]

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The Browns are just blowing smoke.

When are you guys gonna wake up?

[patmoran2006]

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IM not disagreeing with that, but I think I'd still take Peterson first.

But you could very well be right.. Look at my sig.. Im all about drafting Lynch.

[X-Era]

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The Browns are just blowing smoke.

When are you guys gonna wake up?

Never, I do my best work when Im sleep-typing.

[JoeMama]

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IM not disagreeing with that, but I think I'd still take Peterson first.

But you could very well be right.. Look at my sig.. Im all about drafting Lynch.

They both look pretty great to me.

Honestly, I'd probably be elated if Marv selected either one at #12.

Here are two highlight videos side by side.

You can compare their running styles and be the judge.

Adrian Peterson



Marshawn Lynch

[justasportsfan]

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I trust our doctors to determine if Peterson's health is a huge risk. Marv did it before (thurman) and so did TD (Willis) . Just as long as we don't have Saban's haitian witch doctor make the decision.

[madness]

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If Lynch ran behind Oklahoma's line and Peterson behind Cal's...

[X-Era]

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Watching Adrians highlights sure makes a case for him. You may be right, we may need to just trust in our Doc's. If we really like him, we may need to move above ATL. I dont see them letting him fall past them.

Adrians competition was a bit questionable, Oregon, Baylor, Ok St. None were great by any means. Yet he plays USC and he gets only 82 yards. Lynch has some similar stories.

Its a tough call, but the injury risk question is a major factor for sure.

[Jan Reimers]

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I think we will use our pick at 12 for Willis or Okoye, and take a Bush, Henry or Leonard a round or 2 later.

[X-Era]

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Watching Adrians highlights sure makes a case for him. You may be right, we may need to just trust in our Doc's. If we really like him, we may need to move above ATL. I dont see them letting him fall past them.

Adrians competition was a bit questionable, Oregon, Baylor, Ok St. None were great by any means. Yet he plays USC and he gets only 82 yards. Lynch has some similar stories.

Its a tough call, but the injury risk question is a major factor for sure.

Looking at the order:

1.	Oakland	2-14	.555
2.	Detroit	3-13	.479
3.	Cleveland	4-12	.535
4.	Tampa Bay	4-12	.535
5.	Arizona	5-11	.500
6.	Washington	5-11	.512
7.	Minnesota	6-10	.539
8.	Houston	6-10	.500
9.	Miami	6-10	.504
10.	Atlanta	7-9	.457
11.	San Francisco	7-9	.500
12.	Buffalo	7-9	.574

I look a Minn, ATL as teams that would seriously be looking at Peterson.

Moving to the 6 pick would require:

1600 points, your probably looking at our 1st and 2nd rounder.

I think Id rather stay at 12 and see who drops, If Peterson doesnt, so what take Lynch.

[DraftBoy]

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I like Peterson over Lynch, I think he has more top end speed, and played better in big games

[Jan Reimers]

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I know the draft is always a crapshoot, but I see too many questions with both Lynch and Peterson to be viable 12th picks. I'd rather go with a "surer" thing on D, at LB or DT, and use a 2nd or 3rd round pick on a solid - if less spectacular - RB.

Next year's draft will be much deeper at RB where, if we still need help, we can probably find a better player.