NFL Draft Someone explain to me what makes Aaron Curry worth the 3rd pick? - Page 15

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.

Chiefnj2 · 02-18-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Because, as mecca said earlier, he's a safe pick.

I thought you guys have been saying for weeks that there is no such thing as a safe draft pick.

Mecca · 02-18-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Did taking Leinart, Russell, Smith or Rodgers mean anything to their teams?

Yea just like Matt Ryan didn't mean shit to the Falcons either right?

You know that argument would be awesome if it had merit I just made the point that even if Curry is good it will mean nothing so you point out some busts and go look they mean nothing not in factoring in what happens when the QB's are good..

Ponder that point you just made then get back to me if your brain doesn't explode.

Sam Hall · 02-18-2009, 11:05 PM

I think it will be Sanchez at 3, but I will laugh at some of you if it isn't.

**DeezNutz** · 02-18-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I agree.

That really goes back to my assessment of their maturity.

Yeah, that's interesting. I hadn't really thought of it in terms of maturity. I was thinking poise, to be honest, but that certainly falls under the category of maturity.

Just wasn't thinking of it from that angle.

milkman · 02-18-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

IMHO if you are going to draft a QB that high you have to play them.

Why?

melbar · 02-18-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Answer this questioned I posed it in the header...

Ernie Sims went 10th, Ernie Sims has sick speed more than Curry does, Sims was the #1 player in his recruiting year...Ernie Sims is more naturally gifted than Curry is...what difference is he making for the Lions?

What difference did Smith make for the 9ers?

There is always risk. Curry shows up on game day. He's a playmaker. He makes tackles. Is that a guarantee at the next level? no. We can get a CB in Free agency too.

**DeezNutz** · 02-18-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

I thought you guys have been saying for weeks that there is no such thing as a safe draft pick.

"Safe."

philfree · 02-18-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Why?

Because he makes plays all over the field. I've watched enough video of Curry at this point to see that he is much more then a "coverage backer". The guy is great at shedding blocks and then making the play along with his coverage skills. I understand wanting a QB but you're undervaluing Curry to make your argument. Besides here on chiefs planet every body with a draft board has Curry in the top five. Here he's just another "coverage backer". And don't forget guys I want a franchise QB too.

PhilFree

Mecca · 02-18-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Why?

Cause we gotta win now man, the fans can't handle not going 8-8.

**notorious** · 02-18-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Does anyone agree/disagree with my Stafford boom or bust statement?

I just don't see him being an average type of guy. Comments?

Possibly Derrick Anderson if he ends up being average. Looks great until he makes a throw that will either make you go "wow" or "WTF?!"

**DeezNutz** · 02-18-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

IMHO if you are going to draft a QB that high you have to play them.

Well, of course we're going to play him. Eventually.

Think Palmer.

milkman · 02-18-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

I thought you guys have been saying for weeks that there is no such thing as a safe draft pick.

In relative terms.

Less risky=safe.

Mecca · 02-18-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by melbar

What difference did Smith make for the 9ers?

There is always risk. Curry shows up on game day. He's a playmaker. He makes tackles. Is that a guarantee at the next level? no. We can get a CB in Free agency too.

Do you guys seriously lack reading comprehension skills?

My entire point is even though Ernie Sims is good he means nothing to the Lions team being any good, do you get it?

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-18-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by melbar

What difference did Smith make for the 9ers?

There is always risk. Curry shows up on game day. He's a playmaker. He makes tackles. Is that a guarantee at the next level? no. We can get a CB in Free agency too.

Smith was a poor choice. He played in Urban Meyer's spread offense and was not prepared to play behind center in a pro-style offense.

As usual, bad example, Mel.

**DeezNutz** · 02-18-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Possibly Derrick Anderson if he ends up being average. Looks great until he makes a throw that will either make you go "wow" or "WTF?!"

Derrick Anderson is actually like a Freeman model.

Looks great getting off the bus. Anderson is a little taller (1") and Freeman's heavier, 250 or so compared to Anderson's 230.

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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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