****Official NFL 2012 Draft Thread****

[SPchief]

We know the 1st two picks. After that? Lets Go!



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[Molitoth]

Originally Posted by Bewbies

Ok, learn me about Menzie...

Barron took the spotlight

[chiefs1111]

well there ya go a safety

[TimeForWasp]

There, a safety.

[Direckshun]

He'll play safety here -- he is not fast enough to play corner. But he's the immediate front runner to challenge Daniels for dime back responsibilities.

He's not very fast, and I feel like he was one of the players feeding off the abilities of the others in that Bama defense.

[MIAdragon]

Menzie has some hitches in his athletic ability that will make for a tough transition to the NFL. He is consistently around the ball, however, and making splash plays for the decorated Crimson Tide defense. He is the type of player whose whole is greater than the sum of its parts in terms of the type of player he will be on Sundays. He is a playmaker and savvy cover man who has second-round value.

[the Talking Can]

reports list him as a CB

Positives: A versatile and flexible athlete with good foot quickness. Started 20 games the last two years, lining up inside and outside. Tough and scrappy with the forceful nature to be physical at all levels of the field. Has good bulk on his frame to be aggressive in run support. Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who shows well-coached technique and awareness. Negatives: Has below-average measureables for the position and lacks ideal length. Has only average long speed and lacks the natural change-of-direction skills and vertical ability to play blanket man coverage. Lacks natural explosion to make up for false steps. Struggles to break down in space and can be a liability against the run at the ...

[Dylan]

Can't believe the Saints put out a bounty on Cam -- How sad!

The Giants signed Saints DT Shaun Rogers for depth two days ago.

I'm hoping that Rogers wasn't involved in all that bounty mess.

[chiefs1111]

Tank Carder to Bills

[Quesadilla Joe]

#Chiefs grab my top Slot CB, DeQuan Menzie. Love his physical play on the inside. Good short-area foot quickness. Avg. speed.

https://twitter.com/#!/nfldraftscout...05685330403328

[Titty Meat]

Meh

[Strongside]

If his biggest weakness is that he takes chances in man coverage...I like the pick.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by MIAdragon

STRENGTHS Menzie is a very instinctual corner who relies on his ability to anticipate the throw and break on the ball to disrupt passes. He is a strong player when working in tight space and can use his agility and foot quickness to stay on a receiver's hip. He is a strong player in zone and understands when to take chances and jump routes. He scans the entire field and helps when needed in these schemes. He never shies away from contact and is a productive tackler working from the outside-in.

WEAKNESSES Menzie is a solid all-around prospect who has fluid hips and athletic ability, which he relies on too heavily at times. He takes chances in man coverage that could hurt him at the next level.

Color me intrigued

[Reaper16]

I guess the Chiefs are converting Menzie to saftey? Huh.

[Hammock Parties]

Sabby, GTFO

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

He'll play safety here -- he is not fast enough to play corner. But he's the immediate front runner to challenge Daniels for dime back responsibilities.

He's not very fast, and I feel like he was one of the players feeding off the abilities of the others in that Bama defense.

He improved his 40 time to the 4.5's at pro day.

He played CB at Bama but will play safety here. Actually a really good fit, IMO, since we utilize 3 safeties and he can play both man & zone and has good cover skills.