Everyone Says...

[PantherPhann89]

that we're gonna draft a DT, the Huddle, mock drafts, etc, I don't think we will. We just drafted two DT's last year and signed one vet DT. After those three, we still have Neblett, Kearse, Shirley and Nwagbo (if I spelled that right). I just don't see investing another high draft pick in another DT. We've appeared to have concentrated on ST through FA so I believe that we will sure up other areas through the draft, but not DT.

[Razeyfingers]

If we dont get Claiborne I wont be surprised if we try to trade back into the 1st for Dre K or JJ if the value at the pick is there.

[megadeth078]

Any DT we take won't be an impact player. I hope we wait until the second round or trade down and get one.

[jtnc]

Coples.

[PantherPhann89]

Yeah, I've tried to follow CB this draft and intially followed Kirk but JJ has gained a lotta of ground and has had far more positive reveiws. I just don't want another short corner...

[Stroupe-a-loop]

It depends who's on the board. If Fletcher Cox or Poe is the best player and nobody is calling to offer much, just take them. DTs take time to develop, and I'm fine with McClain and Fua struggling their first year, but it's not like anybody was very good for us last year. We just had a bunch of guys play at about the same level which was pretty bad.

[megadeth078]

Yeah, I've tried to follow CB this draft and intially followed Kirk but JJ has gained a lotta of ground and has had far more positive reveiws. I just don't want another short corner...

short corner? They're usually always short. The top CB prospect in this draft is only an inch taller than Jenkins.

Janoris Jenkins - 5'10"

Morris Claiborne - 5'11"

Patrick Peterson - 6'1"

Prince Amukamara - 6'0"

Joe Haden - 5'11"

Kareem Jackson - 5'10"

Asante Samuel - 5'10"

Malcolm Jenkins - 6'0"

Leodis Mckelvin - 5'10"

Aaron Ross - 6'0"

Darrelle Revis - 5'11"

Leon Hall - 5'11"

[PantherPhann89]

There r a lot of shrt CB's. I was more so eyeing Kirk b/c he's 6'1" but if JJ plys tall and can cver taller WR's well then I'm all for it. Either way, we need a CB this year.

[Ivan The Awesome]

that we're gonna draft a DT, the Huddle, mock drafts, etc, I don't think we will. We just drafted two DT's last year and signed one vet DT. After those three, we still have Neblett, Kearse, Shirley and Nwagbo (if I spelled that right). I just don't see investing another high draft pick in another DT. We've appeared to have concentrated on ST through FA so I believe that we will sure up other areas through the draft, but not DT.

I think we will go Defensive side for sure, just not sure which position. Coples, Cox (which can play DE and DT) and Kuchely (sp?) are who I think they will be looking at. Unless someone falls or we trade out of that place. I expect one of those three. The other guy would be Kirkpatrick, if we reach for him, but I can't warrant reaching for him.

[frash.exe]

that we're gonna draft a DT, the Huddle, mock drafts, etc, I don't think we will. We just drafted two DT's last year and signed one vet DT. After those three, we still have Neblett, Kearse, Shirley and Nwagbo (if I spelled that right). I just don't see investing another high draft pick in another DT. We've appeared to have concentrated on ST through FA so I believe that we will sure up other areas through the draft, but not DT.

great, we've established that we have players there. a bunch of mid-late round rookies and journeymen backups.

that's not going to convince anybody that DT isn't a big problem

[rodeo]

I'd be happy going into the season with Edwards and Garay at DT. If we can't make that or something equivalent happen, then DT is a top priority in the draft.

[megadeth078]

great, we've established that we have players there. a bunch of mid-late round rookies and journeymen backups.

that's not going to convince anybody that DT isn't a big problem

Why not give our young DTs time to develop before calling bust? It's not like drafting a DT in the first round means it going to be an instant fix. I'd be more comfortable with a FA DT and a DT in the second round or later.

[rodeo]

Why not give them time to develop?

It's not like drafting a DT in the first round means it going to be an instant fix. I'd be more comfortable with a FA DT.

Why not give Clausen time to develop?

Because he sucks and the draft offers upgrades.

Fua was the DT equivalent of Clausen last year.

[jtnc]

Why not give Clausen time to develop?

Because he sucks and the draft offers upgrades.

Fua was the DT equivalent of Clausen last year.

No OTA's

No time with trainers and the NFL strength training program

Entirely shortened offseason

You actually expect 3rd DT's to play like seasoned vets?