DRAFT. Corner, Def-end will be the position. You can find MLB free agent...

Do you agree. I hear all you talking about MLB but we can't keep throwing picks at that position. Kawika and beisel might be able to handle it there.

OLB might be needed in the draft but I want Corner or Defensive end.

Agree ?

[royr17]

Another thing does anybody know anything about a WR named Troy Williamson from South Carolina ?

Is he any good, will he declare for the draft ? Is he fast ?

Cause one mock draft has us taking him.

[royr17]

Anybody know anything on Pac-Man Jones from West Virginia ?

[royr17]

There are alot of questions on some players in the draft I wouldnt mind having.

[Thig Lyfe]

Originally Posted by royr17

Anybody know anything on Pac-Man Jones from West Virginia ?

Only that he has THE coolest name in the history of the world.

[Thig Lyfe]

Originally Posted by greeneggsandham

i dunno if anybody here remembers him...

some guy named scanlon (cant remember first name) played pretty well in the preseason. isn't he a LB on the practice squad?

Don't let the Roys see this post.

[royr17]

But does anybody know anything about Donte Nickolson ??????????

[Thig Lyfe]

Originally Posted by royr17

But does anybody know anything about Donte Nickolson ??????????

WTF is going on here!?!?!

[royr17]

im asking does anybody know anything about some of these guys in the draft, they say this donte nickolson is a poor mans roy williams so im trying to figure out some stuff on him.

[Thig Lyfe]

Originally Posted by royr17

im asking does anybody know anything about some of these guys in the draft, they say this donte nickolson is a poor mans roy williams so im trying to figure out some stuff on him.

How tall do you think Donte Nickolson is? I'd say 5'11".

[royr17]

Actually the guy is 6'2" 216 lbs and runs a 4.48

[Fairplay]

Originally Posted by royr17

Actually the guy is 6'2" 216 lbs and runs a 4.48

I love it when someone posts how fast someone is. Or the NFL around draft day states it. The real question....is the guy talented? I mean who cares how fast he can run if he hesitates on how to react to a play. And how much football smarts he has. A guy can be a poster child for his physical looks on any position. But can he play it?

[royr17]

Here's what I found on that Free Safety named Donte Nickolson from Oklahoma :

Donte Nicholson

College: Oklahoma
Height: 6-2
Weight: 216
Position: Safety
Class: Senior
40-Yard: 4.48

SCOUTING REPORT
Strengths: Great size...Good athlete...Very physical, tough and aggressive...An intimidating presence...Great tackler...A force against the run...A playmaker.

Weaknesses: Only decent speed and could struggle in coverage at the pro level...Can be too aggressive at times...Needs to work on his technique.

Notes: A poor man's Roy Williams...Should be one of the first safeties off the board and be able to make an impact early in his pro career.

[royr17]

Another guy I was looking at, is this guy, this is who the NFL Draft Countdown has us projected to draft in the 2nd round :

Troy Williamson

College: South Carolina
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
Position: Wide Receiver
Class: Junior
40-Yard: 4.4

SCOUTING REPORT
Strengths: Excellent speed...Good size...Very good production...Good athletic ability...Explosive...A big play threat who can really stretch the field.

Weaknesses: Needs to expand his game to be more than just a deep threat...Played in a run orientated offense...Has had some minor injuries so durability could be a minor concern.

Notes: Underrated player who has been one of the most productive wideouts in the SEC...Could thrive as a senior in Steve Spurrier's offense if he returns to school.

[JohnnyV13]

The First step in solving the problem is a realistic assessment.

Too many people here have developed affection for certain players and ignore the fact that they've been here 3 years and we have not yet escaped the bottom 10 in defense.

Defensive Line:

Actually....we haven't been too bad here. Not dominant, but we aren't getting blown off the line like in years past. Where we have room for improvement is a true pass rusher that scares offenses. To be honest, you do not NEED such a player to field a good defense, look at the Redskins as an example. Furthermore, Jared Allen could be such a player with more weight room work.

Linebacker:

Lets face it, our Linebackers are HORRIBLE. Fujita is the only acceptable starter. Mitchell has good workout numbers but poor instincts. Who knows how he will turn out. Will Maz come back? Again, that is anyone's guess. How effective will Shawn Barber be...again...who knows? Caver is, at best, a marginal backup. Keyaron Fox is another question mark. But, if this team is to compete next year, we cannot afford to simply pray we will get production.

Secondary:

Almost as bad as the linebackers. We have a crying need for a corner. The only way to be SURE we can get someone is to both bring in a veteran AND spend a high draft pick. Even so, we tried that in '03 and it didn't work (McCleon and Battle).

This year we need to go after a veteran with a better pedigree and a higher draft pick. Woods has also performed poorly at safety. I do not think we should simply trust he will improve next season.


BOTTOM LINE:

We need to bring in at LEAST 5 quality defensive players next season. Four veterans and one high draft pick. That means two linebackers and three players in the secondary. This equation changes if you could bring a prime pass rusher like John Abraham into the fold. Then you might skimp on the secondary (sign one veteran corner) and shore up the linebackers.

[Hammock Parties]

At best KC will add three starters. Hopefully one is one of the stud defensive ends in free agency.