historypete
04-25-2009, 12:39 PM
This may be unpopular but this is what I'm thinking. If Orakpo falls to #11 I look to trade out of the spot if someone is willing to deal. I know most here would jump on Orakpo, but I'm thinking that this draft is a heavy 2nd and 3rd round draft. What I mean is there doesn't seem a whole lot of difference between some of the 1st round talent to the 3rd round.
Now, consider the holes we have all over. I'm still not convinced at all that the current state of our Oline. I believe we need at the very least one LG and one LT. We, as everyone knows, also need a TE, OLB, Safety, and D line help. So the holes are numerous. I think if we could slide back to the 18-22 range that would still allow us to take one of the top DE's or LB. I know it is a gamble but I think it is worth it. The compensation to move back would be at least a 2nd and probably an added 4th if we slide into the early 20s.
My thinking is with the extra pick we go DE or LB, then offensive line or Pettigrew at 28, offensive line and TE/LB/DE with the 2nd round. A bit controversial I think around here, but it might help us in the long run fill the immediate needs this team has.
I also am aware that I'm placing a lot of faith in both management to not only have the balls to do this, but also select the right guys. I'm also throwing caution to the wind by expecting these early picks to be ready to start, but as far as I can tell we need to hope they can because the current starting roster, especially on the oline, is downright scary.
One final thought, for some reason Orakpo scares me. I don't know if it the Texas thing, a Mike Williams hangover, or the fact I see undersized speed rusher who needs to get better at the run and I think Eric Flowers.
Now, consider the holes we have all over. I'm still not convinced at all that the current state of our Oline. I believe we need at the very least one LG and one LT. We, as everyone knows, also need a TE, OLB, Safety, and D line help. So the holes are numerous. I think if we could slide back to the 18-22 range that would still allow us to take one of the top DE's or LB. I know it is a gamble but I think it is worth it. The compensation to move back would be at least a 2nd and probably an added 4th if we slide into the early 20s.
My thinking is with the extra pick we go DE or LB, then offensive line or Pettigrew at 28, offensive line and TE/LB/DE with the 2nd round. A bit controversial I think around here, but it might help us in the long run fill the immediate needs this team has.
I also am aware that I'm placing a lot of faith in both management to not only have the balls to do this, but also select the right guys. I'm also throwing caution to the wind by expecting these early picks to be ready to start, but as far as I can tell we need to hope they can because the current starting roster, especially on the oline, is downright scary.
One final thought, for some reason Orakpo scares me. I don't know if it the Texas thing, a Mike Williams hangover, or the fact I see undersized speed rusher who needs to get better at the run and I think Eric Flowers.