Top 10 cornerback's in 2004 draft

[elltrain22]

This is my newest piece. it's a rundown of the top 10 cb's in the 2004 draft. Tell me what ya think, and if you agree w/ the 10.


The teams in the NFL that have great defenses usually will have great book-end cornerbacks. Many teams who do not have cornerbacks with a lot of speed, or coverage ability will be focused on this year’s crop of talent coming out for the 2004 draft. One team that will certainly be in the hunt to maybe draft a cornerback will be the Buffalo Bills, especially now that it is likely starting cornerback Antoine Winfield might not be in a Bills uniform in 2004. Here now is a look at the top 10 corner’s coming out in this year’ NFL Draft.

<h3>1. Chris Gamble, Ohio State University, 6-2 180 lbs: </h3>
<img src="http://www.billszone.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10011/a-gamble-110902.jpg" align="right" border="2"> A two way threat, try a Three-way threat. Coming into last season Chris Gamble was looked upon to be a reliable, 3rd option at WR. During the pre-season though it was Senior to be Mike Doss who wanted to try his hand at the other side of the ball, and Gamble took Doss's spot on Defense for the "just for fun" drill. However instead of Mike Doss impressing the Coaching staff enough to find a spot on the offense, Chris Gamble shut him down, and a new part time Cornerback was discovered. Gamble's first big play in a real game was when he intercepted the ball against Cincinnati, helping the Buckeyes pull a squeaker. By the end of the season Gamble was starting on Offense, Defense, and Special teams by returning punts.
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Gamble has excellent size, speed ( 4.45/40 ), and overall athleticism. At just under 6-2 and with a 40" vertical leap, he should match up well with the big NFL receivers. He has the skills to be a shutdown corner. He also displays excellent ball skills, having seen plenty of playing time at wide receiver and kick returner. He also has strong work habits. The only flaws in Gamble’s game is that his technique needs to be more refined for the NFL speed, and is not the most physical defender. If these refinements can be made, look for Chris Gamble to be one of the greats to come out of this 2004 draft class. You will see him drafted at anywhere from picks 5 to 13, and any team will be lucky to land this exciting player. ...MORE......... (http://www.billszone.com/YourSite/global/templates/view.php?action=YourSite_content&month=0&state=news&nid=9080)

[Dozerdog]

Fantastic!


I'll work on it now

[baalworship]

I would put DeAngelo Hall at #1. Gamble according to thehuddlereport.com:

Bottom Line;
Chris is far from a finished CB right now. There are other CBs in this
draft that are almost as tall and much more polished at this stage then
Chris. Those other CBs have some other problems that may make them on my board unappealing. Chris is a good player now with the potential to be an impact player, with no baggage. Chris is tall enough not to have trouble with the small quick receivers and big and strong enough to shut down the big possession receivers. I personally rate Chris on my board ahead of Derrick Strait because I think he is a bit more athletic then Derrick and has more upside. Chris should go someplace in the middle of the first round and Derrick, late part of the first round.


Now DeAngelo Hall would look good in a Bills uniform. From the same site:

Bottom Line
There are just a few of these type of players that are shutdown players at their position and can throw fear into the heart of their opponents in the special teams game, too. This kid will impact in his first year with interceptions and run backs on special teams. He likes the big time and wears it well. He uses intimidation to mask his limitations as a cover corner. All the big ones do this. He is the closest thing coming out of the college game to D. Sanders that I have seen. Once drafted, he will have to prove that he is worthy of that comparison. Kansas City special teams player Dante Hall literally won five games for his team this year and affected the game plan of his opponents in all 16 games. With that type of success, other teams will be looking for their own choo-choo, like Dante. The fact that DeAngelo has the potential to be a shutdown corner would make me think that DeAngelo might be a pretty high draft choice.

[elltrain22]

Yea, i was torn b/t the 2, but in the end i really like what gamble has. His upside is unbelievable and i really think he is gonna be a helluva player, but so will deangelo hall. Good analysis though ball.

[HenryRules]

How do you guys find times to see all these players?

[SoCalBillsFan]

my 2 cents on will poole...

PHYSICAL! possibly the hardest hitter on the SC defense this year. Wasn't even a starter until another CB got hurt the first game of the year, and ended up being a savior at CB. I think his coverege is a little suspect, however. I wouldn't take him unless it was late first round, or in the second.

[DraftBoy]

I think Ratliff is a little low, and I really love Vasher out of Texas in rd 3 or so...I think we wont be taking a CB till day 2 though....

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

I really like Jeremy LeSeur from Michigan. I think he can be a big pickup in the mid to late rounds. He is also a very good return guy.

[ShadowHawk7]

Originally posted by DraftBoy
I think Ratliff is a little low, and I really love Vasher out of Texas in rd 3 or so...I think we wont be taking a CB till day 2 though....

Vasher WUD be awesome, 'specially considering his versitaltiy w/ the safety posistion.:up:

[juice]

Nice rundown El... Do the Pirates have any sleeper corners coming out?

[hintexas]

I think that with that deep of a CB draft the Bills should pick one of these guys in the 2nd round to replace Winfield.

[elltrain22]

Whaddup Juice!! The ECU pirates don't have anyone that will drafted now, or next year, but maybe in 3 yrs. the nfl will call our freshman punter Ryan Dougherty's name, as he was conf. usa's leading punter in only his first full season.