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02-09-2012, 12:30 AM | Topic Starter |
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Drafting a nose = bad idea this year.
Nose tackle prospects in the draft:
Dontari Poe, Memphis -- raw, from small school, inconsistent motor. Alameda Ta'amu, Washington -- looks great one moment, notsogreat the next, more of a 1 gap Josh Chapman, Alabama -- a little undersized, coming off ACL injury Nick Jean-Baptiste, Baylor -- poor man's Phil Taylor Henry Fangupo, BYU -- old rookie, completely raw from a goofy system, will needs a couple years Everybody else is from a small school, or is a nobody getting attention for their size alone and is raw as red meat. Now, check this out: Nose tackle prospects in free agency: Paul Soliai, Dolphins -- massive 2-gap hole-clogger, no longer fits Dolphins defense Sione Pouha, Jets -- experienced 2-gapper, talented but past prime, could put in a solid season Sammy Lee Hill, Lions -- huge, could be a decent value acquisition, not sure how he'd fit in a 2-gap Antonio Garay, Chargers -- more of a 1-gapper Kelly Gregg, Chiefs -- just sayin' Shaun Rogers, Saints -- good one-year rental for the position Aubrayu Franklin, Saints -- more of a 1-gapper Casey Hampton, Steelers -- outside chance he lands on the market Amon Gordon, Chiefs -- knows our system, Crennel likes him Bryant McKinnie, Ravens -- could fill the role Howard Green, Packers -- more of a 1-gapper but he did crack Cassel's ribs in the preseason, soooo... My conclusion is that the draft is very shallow at the nose position. It's not much better in free agency, but at least you've got guys that can play there. |
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I really think we need to take a serious charge at Soliai. If we don't get him, get a stop-gap like Gregg, Franklin, etc. Maybe draft another late project and hope between him and Powe we aren't looking at the same need next year. Gordon is a situational guy in my mind.
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02-09-2012, 04:37 AM | #3 |
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Go all out for Soliai, otherwise youre going to have to draft one. Just like QB, you need to take the plunge sooner or later..
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02-09-2012, 06:14 AM | #4 |
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I agree Soliai seems to be the best option. Gordon would seem like a good bet to be resigned for a couple of years. Maybe take a flyer on Chapman if he falls to the 4th round or later due to his injury.
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02-09-2012, 08:32 AM | #5 |
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I'd love for us to bring in Howard Green. The Packers play him at DE mostly because they were dry at the position this year. That's insane. The dude weighs 340.
One problem. He's 33. I don't want another Gregg. |
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02-09-2012, 10:01 AM | #6 |
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Easier to said than done but I wouldn't mind trading down in the first and taking Poe.
To finally be done talking about NT would be nice for once. Seems like it's been an issue for years. |
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02-09-2012, 10:28 AM | #7 |
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Sammie Lee Hill.
The Lions are DEEP on the defensive line. Trade a 3rd-4th round pick for this kid. |
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02-09-2012, 10:30 AM | #8 |
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Here's his scouting report. Quote:
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Just sign Soliai. Best NT available for our D.
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Wonder what teams will be in the bidding for him? I figure us, the Texans, Steelers, and the Redskins. |
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I heard the skins are switching to 4-3
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Colts are switching to 3-4 this off season also.
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