Worth considering (Re: The Draft)

[Mr. Scot]

Apparently, there was more than just a slim chance :sosp:

[Mr. Scot]

So the first three picks are now out of the way (though not quite in the manner expected).

The question now becomes how long before a defensive lineman is taken.

Is it plausible that we get through the entire draft and don't ever take one?

(I'm gonna say negative on question two, but then you never know)

[Wither]

DL pick will be next followed by another WR. Or flip that, whichever.

EDIT: For the record I'd like to see the next two picks be WR's.

[Mr. Scot]

Part of me wonders if they won't get a FB at some point.

Yeah I know they got Fiammetta, but they also released Hoover and Fiammetta didn't stay healthy all season.

He wound up out for a bit with a concussion, and that in only limited activity.

Not a good sign given what his position demands of him.

[Wither]

Part of me wonders if they won't get a FB at some point.

Yeah I know they got Fiammetta, but they also released Hoover and Fiammetta didn't stay healthy all season.

He wound up out for a bit with a concussion, and that in only limited activity.

Not a good sign given what his position demands of him.

Maybe with a late round draft choice, like 6th or 7th. Well, maybe 5th. Just guessing, I don't really know about any FB's in the draft nor where they usually get drafted.

I would wager that they would pursue any in FA, though, and don't address it in the draft (considering QB just took a pick, which I didn't really see coming).

Since Sutton did such a good job (I know, I know; he wouldn't be able to sustain as a FB and I wouldn't expect him to) they might put Edwards in there as FB as well.

EDIT: I would like to add I have little to no knowledge about scouting, the draft, or probably football in general.

[Proudiddy]

I stated before today's picks and I'll state it again... It falls into line with your scattershot proposal Mr.Scot ---

I would love to see us use the 4th round pick on Jacoby Ford. Possibly Gilyard or Briscoe. Just get another WR.

Our problem in the past has been that it looked like we took whatever WR was there just to quell the fans cries for help at the position. So, we'd pick up one guy and everyone would put all their hopes into that guy being a difference maker immediately that it turned into such a big disappointment.

This year, go all out. We got Lafell and Edwards... Edwards is gonna be a spot-duty guy this year, which I don't have a problem with, I think he's going to be very successful for us, starting this year. Now go get another WR and we have 1/3 odds that one of those guys will be HUGE for us this year and help get defenders off Smitty and open up the run game even more. Plus, all 3 will pretty much be guaranteed to make the team.

If we don't go that route, I wouldn't mind bringing in another pass catching TE. Defensive end is a need, but I don't see any big impact guys available there that would be in our reach. As far as LB, as I said, I don't know where he's projected, but I would like to see Dakoda Watson.

IMO, Hurney/Fox truly feel confident in what we have on the DL, especially DT, as the picks so far suggest. I feel confident in what we have now as well, although it wouldn't hurt to add to it, I think offense was the main concern and that's what we should address.

[Mr. Scot]

We could always go for this guy in the fifth (if we traded up or down into it) or the sixth.

John Conner

Very good blocking fullback. Plus he'd be handy to have around just in case we're attacked by Terminators :eek:

[Seamonk]

Other than Dwayne Jarrett and Steve Smith, who are the WRs currently on the team?

[Proudiddy]

Kenny Moore, Charly Martin

[Seamonk]

so we assume Brandon Lafell and Armanti Edwards beat out those two. That would mean the depth chart looks like

WR1 Steve Smith, Armanti Edwards

WR2 Dwayne Jarrett, Brandon Lafell

With a project like Armanti Edwards, it's also possible he gets put on the Practice Squad.

So the question is, do we draft another WR, or does Kenny Moore stay? I'm pretty sure we can't stash him or Charly Martin on the practice squad anymore since they played in games.

[KillerKat]

With Jarrett a huge question mark and the low confidence in K.Moore, there is room for another receiver. However, that'll spell the end for K.Moore. It'll be great if they did draft another WR. I think they'll probably look at OL, LB, or DB though.

[Mr. Scot]

They could keep a fifth receiver and deactivate him on game days.

[Proudiddy]

No way Edwards gets put on the PS... lol Hurney has been gushing over him, they have a good idea of what he's gonna bring to the table.

And I wouldn't put it past Lafell to beat out DJ for the #2. I see DJ as a better slot guy this year anyway. So yes, even with all of them still here, I still say go after Jacoby Ford for a pure speed guy who has already been groomed as a WR. I could live with Gilyard as well.

[KillerKat]

so we assume Brandon Lafell and Armanti Edwards beat out those two. That would mean the depth chart looks like

WR1 Steve Smith, Armanti Edwards

WR2 Dwayne Jarrett, Brandon Lafell

With a project like Armanti Edwards, it's also possible he gets put on the Practice Squad.

So the question is, do we draft another WR, or does Kenny Moore stay? I'm pretty sure we can't stash him or Charly Martin on the practice squad anymore since they played in games.

We can make room for 5 WRs plus a Special Teamer that is penciled in as a WR (Wallace Wright). Kinda like Karl Hankton.