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ESPN/Steve Muench Draft Chat Wrap 03/29
Lots of Adrian Peterson/picks before buffalo talk in this one:
Chris (Buffalo,NY): Hey Steve, now with Takeo Spikes gone, what are the odds of this draft scenario for the Bills: Patrick Willis in the 1st, Daymeion Hughes in the 2nd and a RB like Pittman, Irons or Jackson in the 3rd?
Steve Muench: (3:06 PM ET ) Another interesting trade here. Willis makes complete sense in the first. That said, I think they take Pittman in the second because he may not last until the third. Hughes. on the other hand, could be there in the third though I think he is an absolute steal there.
Ben (Chicago via Detroit): Steve, Do the Lions take Quinn or not?
Steve Muench: (3:07 PM ET ) Who knows? In my mind, taking him is a no brainer but there is a chance they take OT Joe Thomas.
John (Toronto, Ontario): What are the chances Adrian Peterson falls to 12 for the Bills?
Steve Muench: (3:16 PM ET ) not good
Greg (Iowa): Hey Steve! Love you work! Who do you think the Niners will target with the #11 pick? Thanks!
Steve Muench: (3:21 PM ET ) I know I'm going to get bashed for saying it but Branch if he doesn't go to the Bears. He is slipping but it would be real tough not to take him if he lasts that long. If not Branch then they take a receiver.
Lane (Kukuihaele, HI): Do you see the Falcons moving up? If they do who are they looking at?
Steve Muench: (3:26 PM ET ) They already have and they are looking for a safety, defnsive tackles or defenisve end depending on where Adams, Landy and Okoye go. Ideally, they get Landry because safety is their greatest need but he may not be avialable so it will be interesting to see if they try to move up again.
John (Denver): Why is the Cardinals taking Adrian Peterson such a stretch. The nucleus of the team is young, Edgerin James will be over the hill by the time this team is a serious contender, if he's not already?
Steve Muench: (3:33 PM ET ) James is 28 years old and he rushed for over 1100 yards last year. Over the hill? He gets better blocking, his yards per carry average goes up and he is one of the most productive backs in the league in my opinion.
Pete (Brown): James is on his way out. Hes not far behind Curtis martin. Take Peterson if he is there. Comon
Steve Muench: (3:35 PM ET ) I just don't agree.
Paul (Indy): Why is James on his way out? No one, not LdT, not LJ, could run behind that line. With Russ Grimm on board, get Joe Staley in the 2nd and you'll see Edge back over 4.0/carry.
Steve Muench: (3:37 PM ET ) word
Mike (az): No offense but most of these dudes havent gotten to see a cardinals game all year( sans the MNF) Take it from someone who watched all 16. James got 1100 yrds while still being hit behind the LOS 3/4ths of the time. NOt an easy task
Steve Muench: (3:37 PM ET ) spread it on
Kyle (Minneapolis): Considering Quinn and Calvin will be gone by the time the vikes pick, is AP a bad pick if hes there? Chester Taylor wore down at the end of the year as the feature back, they could share the ball well together.
Steve Muench: (3:38 PM ET ) I think AP would be a great pick for the Vikings if they can get him.
paulie (west philly): your thought on the spikes deal for the eagles? do they now look at CB revis in rd 1??
Steve Muench: (3:44 PM ET ) How about DS Michael Griffin? I'm just not sold on Considine like some people are.
University of Richmond (Potter's Pub): Why shouldn't the Brown's trade down in the draft if Thomas is available given all their needs?
Steve Muench: (3:59 PM ET ) Ahh bringing back the memories with the Potter's pub. Nice touch. If the Browns can great value for that pick, they can overlook Thomas and move down. However, it has to be GREAT value because they need a tackle and he is the best available by far.
Brandon (Vegas via Chicago): Steve, if the Bears get the 6th pick, I am telling you right now they draft LaRon Landry or Amobi Okoye. Otherwise they trade out of it. Alan Branch is too big to play in the Bears system.
Steve Muench: (4:02 PM ET ) Too big? Really? If you had a defensive tackle that is quick enough to make plays in the backfield,you would overlook him because he's also big eneough to draw double teams? That said, they cpould takeOkoye because Branch is slipping but I don't see Landry considering their safety situation
~The Answer
Chris (Buffalo,NY): Hey Steve, now with Takeo Spikes gone, what are the odds of this draft scenario for the Bills: Patrick Willis in the 1st, Daymeion Hughes in the 2nd and a RB like Pittman, Irons or Jackson in the 3rd?
Steve Muench: (3:06 PM ET ) Another interesting trade here. Willis makes complete sense in the first. That said, I think they take Pittman in the second because he may not last until the third. Hughes. on the other hand, could be there in the third though I think he is an absolute steal there. Ben (Chicago via Detroit): Steve, Do the Lions take Quinn or not?
Steve Muench: (3:07 PM ET ) Who knows? In my mind, taking him is a no brainer but there is a chance they take OT Joe Thomas. John (Toronto, Ontario): What are the chances Adrian Peterson falls to 12 for the Bills?
Steve Muench: (3:16 PM ET ) not goodGreg (Iowa): Hey Steve! Love you work! Who do you think the Niners will target with the #11 pick? Thanks!
Steve Muench: (3:21 PM ET ) I know I'm going to get bashed for saying it but Branch if he doesn't go to the Bears. He is slipping but it would be real tough not to take him if he lasts that long. If not Branch then they take a receiver. Lane (Kukuihaele, HI): Do you see the Falcons moving up? If they do who are they looking at?
Steve Muench: (3:26 PM ET ) They already have and they are looking for a safety, defnsive tackles or defenisve end depending on where Adams, Landy and Okoye go. Ideally, they get Landry because safety is their greatest need but he may not be avialable so it will be interesting to see if they try to move up again.John (Denver): Why is the Cardinals taking Adrian Peterson such a stretch. The nucleus of the team is young, Edgerin James will be over the hill by the time this team is a serious contender, if he's not already?
Steve Muench: (3:33 PM ET ) James is 28 years old and he rushed for over 1100 yards last year. Over the hill? He gets better blocking, his yards per carry average goes up and he is one of the most productive backs in the league in my opinion. Pete (Brown): James is on his way out. Hes not far behind Curtis martin. Take Peterson if he is there. Comon
Steve Muench: (3:35 PM ET ) I just don't agree.Paul (Indy): Why is James on his way out? No one, not LdT, not LJ, could run behind that line. With Russ Grimm on board, get Joe Staley in the 2nd and you'll see Edge back over 4.0/carry.
Steve Muench: (3:37 PM ET ) word Mike (az): No offense but most of these dudes havent gotten to see a cardinals game all year( sans the MNF) Take it from someone who watched all 16. James got 1100 yrds while still being hit behind the LOS 3/4ths of the time. NOt an easy task
Steve Muench: (3:37 PM ET ) spread it onKyle (Minneapolis): Considering Quinn and Calvin will be gone by the time the vikes pick, is AP a bad pick if hes there? Chester Taylor wore down at the end of the year as the feature back, they could share the ball well together.
Steve Muench: (3:38 PM ET ) I think AP would be a great pick for the Vikings if they can get him. paulie (west philly): your thought on the spikes deal for the eagles? do they now look at CB revis in rd 1??
Steve Muench: (3:44 PM ET ) How about DS Michael Griffin? I'm just not sold on Considine like some people are. University of Richmond (Potter's Pub): Why shouldn't the Brown's trade down in the draft if Thomas is available given all their needs?
Steve Muench: (3:59 PM ET ) Ahh bringing back the memories with the Potter's pub. Nice touch. If the Browns can great value for that pick, they can overlook Thomas and move down. However, it has to be GREAT value because they need a tackle and he is the best available by far. Brandon (Vegas via Chicago): Steve, if the Bears get the 6th pick, I am telling you right now they draft LaRon Landry or Amobi Okoye. Otherwise they trade out of it. Alan Branch is too big to play in the Bears system.
Steve Muench: (4:02 PM ET ) Too big? Really? If you had a defensive tackle that is quick enough to make plays in the backfield,you would overlook him because he's also big eneough to draw double teams? That said, they cpould takeOkoye because Branch is slipping but I don't see Landry considering their safety situation~The Answer