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The Claiborne Watch

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JawnyBlaze Grand Master

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The Vikings would be idiots to pass on Kalil at #3 (but you never know, they could take him), the Browns are a possibility but they've got more pressing needs than a CB (but you never know, they could take him), the Bucs would be idiots to pass on Claiborne (even if Talib does get to play, a 50/50 shot as far as I know, and Barber does play again this year they might as well change the "Barber" on the back of his jersey to "Methuselah"), the Rams could take him but I'd guess this is the spot where Richardson starts being considered and RB is a need for them but so is WR, Jags could use him but they (like the Browns) have MUCH more pressing needs than a CB, and the Dolphins are about the least possible team for him to land on in the top 9.

To me the Minnesota Vikings pose the biggest threat to take him at #3.

#3 Minnesota - Claiborne/Blackmon (reports they aren't impressed with Kalil) Their pass d was ranked one of the worst. Overpaid Carlson a TE. Need more weapons.

#4 Browns - Kalil They have Joe Hayden but have a need for a #2. Good draft for CBs though.

#5 Bucs - Trent Richardson I could also see them trading back to stock pile. Maybe Cincy wants to move up and grab Richardson. Bucs have Talib, Wright, Barber (hes been invited back)

#6 Rams - Blackmon if he's there...or Reiff. signed Finnegan to a huge contract

#7 Jaguars - Coples/Ingram Maroons when it comes to drafting. My fear is they are a possible trade up partner to snag a Claiborne

#8 Miami - I now see them taking A) Tannehill if available or B) Malcom Floyd

In summary, there's 6 teams ahead of us that could realistically take Claiborne, so I don't think there's much of a chance of him dropping...and I'd guess he lands in TB. I'm guessing the Vikes are just blowing smoke hoping for a trade down but if they're picking at #3 they gotta protect their young QB.

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Claiborne is considered by most to be a better CB than Peterson. Peterson was just a phenomenal athlete, which inflated his hype because coaches tend to think they can coach up talent but athleticism like Peterson's can't be taught.

If I had to pick one and we could have him, it'd be Claiborne (but not by much, considering what Peterson brings to STs).

If Claiborne isnt as good as PP7 was then should he really be considered a top 5 pick? 6-8 seems to be the range if he's gonna go before us. I think Claiborne drops to us, 90% chance on my bullchittin around o' meter.

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Not if they think hes the best player on their board when they pick.

Exactly, people need to realize that in the top 10 people are going to draft bpa and not reach for needs (do that in later rounds). Now if two players are on the board that they have graded about the same, then they will go with the biggest need... Only other exception is reaching for a qb.

Within the first 8 picks I believe he will hands down be bpa available on the board by a good margin for a team drafting and they will take him

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Not if they think hes the best player on their board when they pick.

That would be moot because he would not be because they have other holes to feel. What you are saying is basically if we are picking at 9 we will draft Trent Richardson if he falls to us because he is the best player... I think not.

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Use you brain. We aren't talking about running back, we aren't talking about QB. OBVIOUSLY a team wouldn't draft a RB in the top 10 (or 15, maybe not 20 anymore) if there isn't a dire need, its too high. Same with quarterback.

How many CBs do teams start? How many teams in the top 10 are completely set at CB? Lets not forget that Talib (Tampa) could be headed to jail. just an example. There are other teams in the top 10 who have a need for and could still draft Claiborne.

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