26 Teams attend Isaiah Battle workout

[sml1950]

Gman's last draft revealed a "new" direction regarding his perception of the next phase of team building.  It's now "get the right player for the future" and no longer "fill holes" with the BPA that falls to you.  If he believes that Battle can be the next LT in two years, he will spend whatever he thinks he needs to.

The piece of the puzzle that plays into the decision is of all people, Greg Hardy.  If his suspension is reduced to 4-6 games, his salary should be enough that we should be in line for the possibilty of a 3rd round comp.  With a high comp pick, what would we be losing on spending a high pick on Battle.  Goodell needs to announce his decision prior to the supplemental draft to be fair to the Panthers.  This Hardy thing just won't go away, but if we could essentially trade a future LT for him, the pain in the ass last year could be worth it.

[Mr. Scot]

Goodell needs to announce his decision prior to the supplemental draft to be fair to the Panthers.  This Hardy thing just won't go away, but if we could essentially trade a future LT for him, the pain in the ass last year could be worth it.

The Supplemental Draft is on Thursday.

Although it's definitely possible, I wouldn't put any money on that happening.

[Riverboat Ron]

I think we put in a 4th and some desperate team puts in a 2nd.

[ctrcat]

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/michael-oher?id=71419

fwiw, comparison to our current LT at the combine 6 years ago-Battle has the edge in height, weight, wingspan, and 40.  Oher has the advantage on the bench with a still weak 21, and an advantage in the vertical and broad jumps. Interesting.

[juliosantos]

no way he falls to us , bucs will snatch him 

[RevJ]

I see what you did there (32nd overall) / (64th overall)