Sleeper Pick for Nine

[patmoran2006]

We've all (myself included) discussed the usual candidates at #9 until its been beaten like a dead horse.

I have a new candidate for a sleeper pick at this spot; OLB Jerry Hughes.

My buddy Brian Galliford over at Buffalo Rumblings has raved about the guy and talked to some people who think he could FLY up the draft boards. Many now consider him the best pass rusher in the entire draft; over Paul-Pierre, Morgan or any of those guys.

Im hearing a lot of good things about this kid too, and it should be noted that Modrak and Nix had an odd reaction when Hughes' name was brought up at media luncheon last week.

[Luisito23]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

If by sleeper you mean horrible, than yes I agree.

[better days]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

We've all (myself included) discussed the usual candidates at #9 until its been beaten like a dead horse.

I have a new candidate for a sleeper pick at this spot; OLB Jerry Hughes.

My buddy Brian Galliford over at Buffalo Rumblings has raved about the guy and talked to some people who think he could FLY up the draft boards. Many now consider him the best pass rusher in the entire draft; over Paul-Pierre, Morgan or any of those guys.

Im hearing a lot of good things about this kid too, and it should be noted that Modrak and Nix had an odd reaction when Hughes' name was brought up at media luncheon last week.

What do you mean by odd reaction? Odd how?

[PIZ]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

We've all (myself included) discussed the usual candidates at #9 until its been beaten like a dead horse.

I have a new candidate for a sleeper pick at this spot; OLB Jerry Hughes.

My buddy Brian Galliford over at Buffalo Rumblings has raved about the guy and talked to some people who think he could FLY up the draft boards. Many now consider him the best pass rusher in the entire draft; over Paul-Pierre, Morgan or any of those guys.

Im hearing a lot of good things about this kid too, and it should be noted that Modrak and Nix had an odd reaction when Hughes' name was brought up at media luncheon last week.

I think that reaction was because they want to steal him in the 2nd or 3rd.

[Dicknoze69]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

What do you mean by odd reaction? Odd how?

A reporter asked Modrak about Jerry Hughes, and Modrak responded by looking at Nix and saying something along the lines of "Well, I know Buddy loves him so maybe he wants to talk a little more about him."

[patmoran2006]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

There is a zero percent change Hughes is there in round two.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

Read this article on Rumblings about Hughes.. I think its VERY telling.

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2010/4/19/1430736/an-interesting-study-on-pass

[ServoBillieves]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

Donte Whitner at 9?

[zone]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

Didn't Nix say that players flying up draft boards or raising their stock after the season is crazy?

[Oaf]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

What about Kindle? He's my preference/darkhorse at 9 if Okung isn't there.

[psubills62]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

Didn't Nix say that players flying up draft boards or raising their stock after the season is crazy?

Depends on whose boards they are flying up. He was a beast in college, so it's hard to believe that NFL scouts are just noticing him. I'd bet that he's been fairly high on a lot of NFL teams' boards for a while. I know that I've read a lot of good things about Hughes as well.

[FlyingDutchman]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

Im a big fan of Hughes as well as Norwood from South Carolina who will probably be there in round 2

[methos4ever]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

Read this article on Rumblings about Hughes.. I think its VERY telling.

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2010...-study-on-pass

And don't forget that Nix valued production for the long haul. I don't think there's another DE in this draft with his career resume to bring to the table.

He looks like a guy that Buddy'd draft and say "I don't care what y'all think. Ask me about him in october" or something like that.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

Well according to this model Aaron Maybin will average nearly 8 sacks per year for his next 6 years in NFL.

http://thegoodbyeladiesdraftreport.blogspot.com/2009/04/2009-nfl-draft-defensive-end3-4-rush_19.html

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Re: Sleeper Pick for Nine

If we go lineback at 9 this is the guy I want. He's much better than Kindle, Hughes would be a great pick. I'd rather trade down but have no problem taking him.