The Answer
03-26-2007, 10:14 PM
Collin (Framingham, MA): Matt, who starts the season under center for my Dolphins? Who finishes it?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (12:57 PM ET ) Wow, that is a VERY tough call right now. I think they would love to land Quinn and have him finish the season, but I don't think they will trade up to do so. Culpepper looks like he is on his way out and they are considering Carr or T Green. They could try to land both Carr and Green if they release Culpepper and that might be their best move.
Aaron (DC): I feel the Bills will take Lynch at 12, but I also feel they trade back into the first and take Poz...what do you think?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (12:58 PM ET ) Lynch. Great pick from them at 12. RB is a major need and now that they have spent a fortune on their OL, they need a true #1 RB to run behind it.
Before the Spikes Trade:
Neal (Philly): Matt, do you see the Eagles going after a linebacker or a defensive back in the first round?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:12 PM ET ) I just wrote a blog about the Eagles and LB is certainly their biggest need. Puz, Beason, Timmons all would make sense-although the Eagles rarely go LB in round 1. I wouldn't be shocked to see them take a CB either, as they very much value that position. Their WR situation isn't solid enough for my liking either. There should also be some good safeties available when they pick.
Gary (KC): Where would you draft Michael Turner if he was in this draft?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:14 PM ET ) Certainly int the top 3 RBs with Lynch and Peterson. Tough question. It might depend on which type of O I was running, but I guess he would be third.
Josh (Sheboygan, WI): So if Buffalo does the right thing and takes Lynch, does GB move down and wait for Olsen or take one of the WRs or S?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:18 PM ET ) GB could try to jump in front of Buff to grab Lynch, but Olsen would be nearly as attractive to them as well. I keep saying that Olsen will go to Carolina though and GB could be left without either player. They do need weapons and maybe they go for Ginn or Meachem or Jarrett to give Favre someone with big play potential and lighten the load on Driver.
Todd Robison (Ca): can you see the raiders picking up carr or culpepper and then takin wr calvin johnson at #1
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:20 PM ET ) I would rather do that if I was Oak. Trade Moss and maybe Porter. Pick up Carr. Draft a QB in the third round or so. Draft Calvin J. That isn't a knock on Russell, who is amazing, but Johnson really impresses me.
Another Pre-Spikes Trade Question:
Jimmy(Philly): Do you think that the Eagles would go linebacker if they pick up Spikes? Also, What does Reagor bring that they didn't have in Darwin Walker?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:25 PM ET ) If they pick up Spikes, they will doubtfully go LB in round 1. The Eagles love linemen on both sides of the ball and I really respect that. They saw an opportunity to get a guy who can help in a rotation, keep everyone fresh and provide great depth. Very important and the Eagles get it.
Jamaal (Mount Laurel, NJ): Marvelous Matt, any idea where Takeo Spikes will land in the "soon to happen" trade? Any chance he's wearing stripes (again) in Cincy?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:26 PM ET ) Philly and NYG makes the most sesne. The Giants are bringing in K Mitchell today as well. Their LBs are a mess.
Justin (Queens, NY): Do you agree the Jets are tagreting CB Revis and TE Olsen? If both are off the board who would you go after?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:30 PM ET ) Carriker would be the perfect guy. Revis would be a gine pickup as well. So would Ross. I think they have to go D, but Olsen makes sense-just doubt he is there. CB and DE need to be addressed.
Charles H(Lake Worth, FL): Hi Matt, How does Patrick Willis fit in the 3-4? Also with the speedy time from the DE/LB from Penn State what round do you see him going?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:33 PM ET ) Willis fits both the 4-3 and 3-4 (as the weakside ILB in the 3-4 but not the hammer on the strongside). Shaw from PSU looks like a 34d rounder to me. Good player with a lot of upside and he fits just about any scheme.
Chris (New England): How great would it be for the PATS to land Beason and Reggie Nelson? What a defensive terror they would be. DO you think the pats will sign a rb in the 3rd rd now that maroney had shoulder surgery?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:40 PM ET ) Even with the shoulder injury-unless it threatens his 2007 season-the Pats' O is in great shape. Morris can handle some of the workload. They will draft D and then more D. Beason and Nelson are good fits for sure. Puz looks like a Pat to me, as does Weddle from Utah. Great team and franchise.
Tim (Brielle, NJ): How many yards does Thomas Jones go for this year?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:47 PM ET ) 1169
Josh (Naples, Fl): If the Phins can get L. Landry at #9 thier D will be potentially top 5 right?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:50 PM ET ) He is a great player, but they took a safety in the first round last year. I doubt they take him even if he is available. They have their share of other needs. Levi Brown, Branch, Okoye, a WR, Hall, etc.
DVP (Boston): Do you think poz (bruschi?) from LB U is going to be a first year impact player? I heard he is weak in traffic and to be a patriot isnt that an essential part for the mike lb?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:52 PM ET ) I wouldn't say that he is weak in traffic, but he could do a better job in that department and needs to get stronger in his lower body. But he is a real playmaker and would fit well in the 3-4 on the weakside ILB, so he doesn't have to take on quite so many big blocks
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http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (12:57 PM ET ) Wow, that is a VERY tough call right now. I think they would love to land Quinn and have him finish the season, but I don't think they will trade up to do so. Culpepper looks like he is on his way out and they are considering Carr or T Green. They could try to land both Carr and Green if they release Culpepper and that might be their best move.
Aaron (DC): I feel the Bills will take Lynch at 12, but I also feel they trade back into the first and take Poz...what do you think?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (12:58 PM ET ) Lynch. Great pick from them at 12. RB is a major need and now that they have spent a fortune on their OL, they need a true #1 RB to run behind it.
Before the Spikes Trade:
Neal (Philly): Matt, do you see the Eagles going after a linebacker or a defensive back in the first round?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:12 PM ET ) I just wrote a blog about the Eagles and LB is certainly their biggest need. Puz, Beason, Timmons all would make sense-although the Eagles rarely go LB in round 1. I wouldn't be shocked to see them take a CB either, as they very much value that position. Their WR situation isn't solid enough for my liking either. There should also be some good safeties available when they pick.
Gary (KC): Where would you draft Michael Turner if he was in this draft?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:14 PM ET ) Certainly int the top 3 RBs with Lynch and Peterson. Tough question. It might depend on which type of O I was running, but I guess he would be third.
Josh (Sheboygan, WI): So if Buffalo does the right thing and takes Lynch, does GB move down and wait for Olsen or take one of the WRs or S?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:18 PM ET ) GB could try to jump in front of Buff to grab Lynch, but Olsen would be nearly as attractive to them as well. I keep saying that Olsen will go to Carolina though and GB could be left without either player. They do need weapons and maybe they go for Ginn or Meachem or Jarrett to give Favre someone with big play potential and lighten the load on Driver.
Todd Robison (Ca): can you see the raiders picking up carr or culpepper and then takin wr calvin johnson at #1
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:20 PM ET ) I would rather do that if I was Oak. Trade Moss and maybe Porter. Pick up Carr. Draft a QB in the third round or so. Draft Calvin J. That isn't a knock on Russell, who is amazing, but Johnson really impresses me.
Another Pre-Spikes Trade Question:
Jimmy(Philly): Do you think that the Eagles would go linebacker if they pick up Spikes? Also, What does Reagor bring that they didn't have in Darwin Walker?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:25 PM ET ) If they pick up Spikes, they will doubtfully go LB in round 1. The Eagles love linemen on both sides of the ball and I really respect that. They saw an opportunity to get a guy who can help in a rotation, keep everyone fresh and provide great depth. Very important and the Eagles get it.
Jamaal (Mount Laurel, NJ): Marvelous Matt, any idea where Takeo Spikes will land in the "soon to happen" trade? Any chance he's wearing stripes (again) in Cincy?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:26 PM ET ) Philly and NYG makes the most sesne. The Giants are bringing in K Mitchell today as well. Their LBs are a mess.
Justin (Queens, NY): Do you agree the Jets are tagreting CB Revis and TE Olsen? If both are off the board who would you go after?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:30 PM ET ) Carriker would be the perfect guy. Revis would be a gine pickup as well. So would Ross. I think they have to go D, but Olsen makes sense-just doubt he is there. CB and DE need to be addressed.
Charles H(Lake Worth, FL): Hi Matt, How does Patrick Willis fit in the 3-4? Also with the speedy time from the DE/LB from Penn State what round do you see him going?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:33 PM ET ) Willis fits both the 4-3 and 3-4 (as the weakside ILB in the 3-4 but not the hammer on the strongside). Shaw from PSU looks like a 34d rounder to me. Good player with a lot of upside and he fits just about any scheme.
Chris (New England): How great would it be for the PATS to land Beason and Reggie Nelson? What a defensive terror they would be. DO you think the pats will sign a rb in the 3rd rd now that maroney had shoulder surgery?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:40 PM ET ) Even with the shoulder injury-unless it threatens his 2007 season-the Pats' O is in great shape. Morris can handle some of the workload. They will draft D and then more D. Beason and Nelson are good fits for sure. Puz looks like a Pat to me, as does Weddle from Utah. Great team and franchise.
Tim (Brielle, NJ): How many yards does Thomas Jones go for this year?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:47 PM ET ) 1169
Josh (Naples, Fl): If the Phins can get L. Landry at #9 thier D will be potentially top 5 right?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:50 PM ET ) He is a great player, but they took a safety in the first round last year. I doubt they take him even if he is available. They have their share of other needs. Levi Brown, Branch, Okoye, a WR, Hall, etc.
DVP (Boston): Do you think poz (bruschi?) from LB U is going to be a first year impact player? I heard he is weak in traffic and to be a patriot isnt that an essential part for the mike lb?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Williamson: (1:52 PM ET ) I wouldn't say that he is weak in traffic, but he could do a better job in that department and needs to get stronger in his lower body. But he is a real playmaker and would fit well in the 3-4 on the weakside ILB, so he doesn't have to take on quite so many big blocks
If anybody would like to see the entire chat wrap than send The Answer a PM.....
~The Answer