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Originally Posted by Direckshun
5. OT Cody Brown, Missouri - F
Thank god for Oakland... otherwise this would be considered the biggest reach of the draft. In the 5th round, that's incredibly hard to do. I don't know what Pioli sees in this guy to suggest he's a powerful run-blocker that could start on this team. I personally believe, right now, this guy can't be anything more than our third RT on the depth chart.
6. WR Quinten Lawrence, McNeese State - C
Not crazy about this pick, because I think there were better weapons on the board (but don't I *always* think that?). Still, Lawrence has outstanding speed and if he adjusts pretty well this year, should get some serious playing time next year. He is an intriguing prospect, easily the most interesting of everybody on this particular board.
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First off. COLIN Brown, should be an upgrade at the RT position. Even if he can't beat Mac&Sack, he should have no trouble beating out Barry Richardson. In last years training camp, Richardson showed me why he fell to the 6th. He sucks...that's all, but pretty bad. He constantly let his guy get to the QB. I don't care if he can run block if he can't pass protect. Back to Colin...He was a basketball player who walked on to the football team, so he should be pretty athletic. On top of that, he has experience at center, left guard, left tackle, right tackle, and special teams. This should make him relevant this year. Whether he plays a lot on offense or not.
As far as Quinten Lawerence is concerned, he should come in and contribute immediately. This team was in need of a return man and they got him. Another perk is that he is a good, aggressive run blocker, and might someday contribute as a WR. We'll see about that though.