NFL Draft Someone explain to me what makes Aaron Curry worth the 3rd pick? - Page 3

Mecca · 02-18-2009, 08:58 PM

Since I'm seeing people starting to lean that way I really want to know...he's not a rusher 9 1/2 sacks in 4 years...he has nearly as many INT's as he does sacks over the course of his college career...

Does this mean he's a bad player no it doesn't, but the type of LB he is does not make him worth a top 5 pick. Fathom this Ernie Sims was taken 10 as a traditional 4-3 OLB he's a very nice player...is he a difference maker up in Detroit, he's not. And it can be easily argued that he's more naturally gifted than Curry is..the OLB position in a 4-3 is not a game changing core position.

Not to mention you could sign the #1 LB on the market of FA for half of what you'd have to pay Curry to do the same thing.

lazepoo · 02-18-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Aaron Curry is a linebacker.

We are going to move to a 3-4.

Therefore, Aaron Curry can rush the passer.

It's really quite simple.

So is there anyone else that thinks Curry could thrive in a 3-4? If he's as well rounded as everyone seems to think, would his versatility be the kind of thing that Pioli looks for? Are there other options that would be around later on? I think Mecca touched on this earlier, but I hadn't heard many names or anyone else weigh in on it. As far as QBs, who would be around in the 2nd or 3rd? If we pass on QB with the first pick, I would be shocked if we didn't take one in the next couple of rounds. It's such a glaring position of need for us.

Mecca · 02-18-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

Hypothetically what if he had DT type attributes? DT meaning Derrick Thomas

That's completely different because then that would make him a pass rusher.

Mecca · 02-18-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lazepoo

So is there anyone else that thinks Curry could thrive in a 3-4? If he's as well rounded as everyone seems to think, would his versatility be the kind of thing that Pioli looks for? Are there other options that would be around later on? I think Mecca touched on this earlier, but I hadn't heard many names or anyone else weigh in on it. As far as QBs, who would be around in the 2nd or 3rd? If we pass on QB with the first pick, I would be shocked if we didn't take one in the next couple of rounds. It's such a glaring position of need for us.

We wouldn't get a QB then we'd be stuck between guys like Nate Davis and Rhett Bomar..the 1st 3 are all going in the 1st round.

Plus I think Aaron Curry is a MLB in a 3-4.

brandon · 02-18-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

We wouldn't get a QB then we'd be stuck between guys like Nate Davis and Rhett Bomar..the 1st 3 are all going in the 1st round.

Plus I think Aaron Curry is a MLB in a 3-4.

To play devil's advocate, what if both QB's go 1 and 2. What's your board then.

lazepoo · 02-18-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

We wouldn't get a QB then we'd be stuck between guys like Nate Davis and Rhett Bomar..the 1st 3 are all going in the 1st round.

Really? I hadn't heard Freeman's name creep into the first round until recently (not that I've been that impressed with what I've seen on him). What's the story on Bomar?

CrazyHorse · 02-18-2009, 09:35 PM

What makes Sanchez worth a 3rd pick? He probably wont even play for a year or 2 if ever. 16 games dont = the 3rd pick. He should have stayed in school another year. He's too green.

Not many experts have Sanchez worth a top 3 pick. We need a LB that will start this season more than a QB on the bench.

We can get a green developmental QB later in the draft for the bench.

keg in kc · 02-18-2009, 09:35 PM

Because it's a very weak draft at the top and he's seen as a safe pick. Any other year and he's probably going in the 12-15 range.

Mecca · 02-18-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

What makes Sanchez worth a 3rd pick? He probably wont even play for a year or 2 if ever. 16 games dont = the 3rd pick. He should have stayed in school another year. He's too green.

Not many experts have Sanchez worth a top 3 pick. We need a LB that will start this season more than a QB on the bench.

We can get a green developmental QB later in the draft for the bench.

Strive for your 8-8 brother.

Mecca · 02-18-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Because it's a very weak draft at the top and he's seen as a safe pick. Any other year and he's probably going in the 12-15 range.

He was 12-20 in every single mock there was till Mike Mayock sucked his dick on NFL network.

Reerun_KC · 02-18-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

What makes Sanchez worth a 3rd pick? He probably wont even play for a year or 2 if ever. 16 games dont = the 3rd pick. He should have stayed in school another year. He's too green.

Not many experts have Sanchez worth a top 3 pick. We need a LB that will start this season more than a QB on the bench.

We can get a green developmental QB later in the draft for the bench.

Fight the power!

Keep Hope alive!

milkman · 02-18-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

What makes Sanchez worth a 3rd pick? He probably wont even play for a year or 2 if ever. 16 games dont = the 3rd pick. He should have stayed in school another year. He's too green.

Not many experts have Sanchez worth a top 3 pick. We need a LB that will start this season more than a QB on the bench.

We can get a green developmental QB later in the draft for the bench.

There's a reason that the QB class this year is Stafford/Sanchez-----/Freeman------------/everyone else.

These guys have all the physical tools to succeed.

You are more likely to get Quincy Carter than Tom Brady with late round developmental prospects.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-18-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

There's a reason that the QB class this year is Stafford/Sanchez-----/Freeman------------/everyone else.

These guys have all the physical tools to succeed.

You are more likely to get Quincy Carter than Tom Brady with late round developmental prospects.

Steve Bellisari, FTW!

Mecca · 02-18-2009, 09:42 PM

I think Crazy either likes to argue or he was a big fan of the Carl years.

Reerun_KC · 02-18-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

There's a reason that the QB class this year is Stafford/Sanchez-----/Freeman------------/everyone else.

These guys have all the physical tools to succeed.

You are more likely to get Quincy Carter than Tom Brady with late round developmental prospects.

Tyler Thigpen Rulz!!!!!!

brandon · 02-18-2009, 09:45 PM

Interesting comparison: who do you guys think is a better LB Aaron Curry or AJ Hawk. Hawk was the last LB taken in top 5.

02-18-2009, 08:58 PM
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-742950	Someone explain to me what makes Aaron Curry worth the 3rd pick? Since I'm seeing people starting to lean that way I really want to know...he's not a rusher 9 1/2 sacks in 4 years...he has nearly as many INT's as he does sacks over the course of his college career... Does this mean he's a bad player no it doesn't, but the type of LB he is does not make him worth a top 5 pick. Fathom this Ernie Sims was taken 10 as a traditional 4-3 OLB he's a very nice player...is he a difference maker up in Detroit, he's not. And it can be easily argued that he's more naturally gifted than Curry is..the OLB position in a 4-3 is not a game changing core position. Not to mention you could sign the #1 LB on the market of FA for half of what you'd have to pay Curry to do the same thing.
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CrazyHorse All Motor! Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	What makes Sanchez worth a 3rd pick? He probably wont even play for a year or 2 if ever. 16 games dont = the 3rd pick. He should have stayed in school another year. He's too green. Not many experts have Sanchez worth a top 3 pick. We need a LB that will start this season more than a QB on the bench. We can get a green developmental QB later in the draft for the bench.
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keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	Because it's a very weak draft at the top and he's seen as a safe pick. Any other year and he's probably going in the 12-15 range.
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Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-742950	I think Crazy either likes to argue or he was a big fan of the Carl years.
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02-18-2009, 09:45 PM	#45
brandon Starter Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	Interesting comparison: who do you guys think is a better LB Aaron Curry or AJ Hawk. Hawk was the last LB taken in top 5.
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