Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

[THATHURMANATOR]

Crowell is the new MLB. That is his natural position. Don't think we need to pray we get this guy or all is lost. We are very flexible going into this draft. We have needs at RB, OLB, CB, WR, I could almost see us going with the best available player.

[jamesiscool]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

i agree with you to a point thurm. i think willis is a LB you just cant pass on tho. he's the type that only comes around once every couple of years. he's faster than the majority of the DB's in this draft, he's smart and he's a character person.

its almost like its too good to be true....

[Night Train]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

Learning more than 1 name to chant for is too hard.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

i agree with you to a point thurm. i think willis is a LB you just cant pass on tho. he's the type that only comes around once every couple of years. he's faster than the majority of the DB's in this draft, he's smart and he's a character person.

its almost like its too good to be true....

Not saying we should pass on him.

Was he a once in a lifetime backer before his pro day and 40 time? I saw him being picked in many mocks in the 20s....

[Ed]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

I know there are going to be some good OLB's in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, but Willis seems to be the most NFL ready of all LB's. I think that's why most people feel we have to grab him. I can't say I'm comfortable with the idea of starting Ellison and a 2nd/3rd round rookie at both OLB spots.

With the loss of Spikes and the addition of Walker, I don't think there's any question that LB is now our biggest weakness or concern.

[jamesiscool]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

eveyrone knew e was the best LB in the draft before his pro-day but AFTER his proday and after he show'd he has that kind of speed and athleticism it got alot more teams looking at him and opening their eyes to his true potential.

but thats just my take on it.

[Captain gameboy]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

I think Crowell is OK, but I am a bit suspicious about his upside and I think that many here are overrating him slightly. I think he needs help from a true blue chipper at OLB, and a sturdy O´lineman occupier at the DT positions.

[Philagape]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

Crowell hasn't looked too shabby at OLB, but that's just my opinion ...

[patmoran2006]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

Willis is A LOT better than any of the OLB's in this draft.

And crowell played great at OLB before he got hurt. He CAN play MLB, but why? Especially if Willis is there.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

Am I for picking him if he is there at 12? yes.

Am I praying and think all hope is lost if he is already gone? no

[jamesiscool]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

Am I praying and think all hope is lost if he is already gone? no

well said.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

I could almost see us going with the best available player.

what if it's Okoye?

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

Willis is A LOT better than any of the OLB's in this draft.

And crowell played great at OLB before he got hurt. He CAN play MLB, but why? Especially if Willis is there.

You are not getting my point. My point is you doom and gloomers are already painting the Armegedan picture if we don't get him, which is ridiculous IMO.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

what if it's Okoye?

I wouldnt' be pissed honestly.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Why are so many of you saying that we must "PRAY" for Willis to be there at 12?

You are not getting my point. My point is you doom and gloomers are already painting the Armegedan picture if we don't get him, which is ridiculous IMO.

There's only a couple of player that would make me puke..

1. Leon Hall
2. Alan Branch
3. Paul Posluszny.

Almost anyone else I'd be happy with, especially if we trade down IF Willis is gone.