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:scared: your dream draft for a team who gave up 50 sacks last year does not include an offensive lineman??? Gawd help whoever the QB is.....

Just noticed that you kept focusing on a stat that is only 1 more than Pit. Gawd help Big Ben. :)
 

WesDawg

'Burghapologist
On that note, my draft preview (a.k.a. Dream Draft) should help if it comes to fruition.
Last time I wrote this, in '07, I only hit on one pick, but it was LaMarr Woodley. (pulled from my draft preview article)

1.32 - Max Unger, OG/C, Oregon Played all over the O-line as a Duck and excelled everywhere. Helped Dennis Dixon morph into a star QB in college. Hey, we happen to have Dixon on our roster, imagine that!
-- Alex Mack, C, Cal Lost out by a nose to Unger due only to positional flexibility. Widely regarded as the best pure Center in this draft class.
-- Eric Wood, OG/C, Louisville The consolation prize any team would gladly "settle" for. One of the best interior line prospects at getting to to the second level of defense with a head of steam.
2.64 - Troy Kopog, T, Tulane Helped pave the way for 2008 workhorse Matt Forte. Equally adept at run and pass blocking. Notably talented at expanding the pocket by steering speed rushers farther outside.
-- Andy Levitre, OG, Oregon St. Intelligent technician at either Guard spot. Has also lined up at left tackle.
-- Jairus Byrd, CB, Oregon Son of former all-pro CB Gill Byrd has the size (6'0", 205) to stick with the new breed of giant wideouts and is a willing run supporter. 17 career INT's in only 3 years.

3.96 - Sherrod Martin, CB/S, Troy Played Safety in college but has the cover skills and speed to lock up receivers on the outside and in the slot. Product of the same pipeline that produced DeMarcus Ware, Osi Umenyiora, and Leodis McKelvin.
-- T.J. Lang, OT/OG, Eastern Michigan Tough and powerful, his skillset may project inside but he's been very productive at left tackle.
-- Kraig Urbik, G, Wisconsin 6'5", 320.. knocks lineman clean into next week.. versatile enough to project as a right tackle.. Yep, sounds like a Wisconsin lineman to me.

4.132 - Sammie Lee Hill, DT, Stillman Huge man from a small school with giant potential. Virtual clone of Hampton and is prototypically sized to anchor a 3-4 front.
-- Brandon Gibson, WR, Washington St. Inconsistency at QB somewhat deflated his production. Solid Senior Bowl week. Similar size as Hines Ward and also likes to block downfield. I'm sold!

5.168 - DeAngelo Smith, CB, Cincinnati Picked off 8 balls in 2007 as a CB, then accepted a switch to Safety last year. Versatility is a plus, as he also brings return ability.
-- Clinton McDonald, DE, Memphis Converted LB notched 7 sacks from the DT position for the Tigers in 2008. Possesses the size (6'2", 289) to slide to DE in our scheme.

5.169 - Mitch King, DE, Iowa Another converted LB who turned in one of the fastest 40 times at the Combine for D-Lineman. Undersized for DT, he would also project outside in a 3-4 front.
-- Jeremiah Johnson, RB, Oregon Really shined after replacing the departed Jonathan Stewart last season (1,200 yds, 13 TD's, 7.1 ypc). Smaller, scatback type who flashes receiving and return skills.

6.205 - Sammie Stroughter, WR, Oregon St. Recovered from a well-publicized bout with clinical depression after multiple tragedies in his personal life to sport a 1,000 yard season. Poor man's Steve Smith would likely be a primary kickoff and punt returner if he lasts this long.
-- Chris Ogbonnaya, RB, Texas Gives a coordinator a ton of flexibility in that he's big enough to be a goal-line ballcarrier or lead blocker, and also has the hands of a 3rd down specialist out of the backfield.

7.226 - Roger Allen, OG, Missouri Western Developmental guy with the raw size and athleticism to be a late-round find from a small program.
--Tiquan Underwood, WR, Rutgers Hands will need some work at this level, but not many 6'1" wideouts with 4.4 speed with an 1,100 yard season under their belts will be available at this point.

7.241 - Willie Tuitama, QB, Arizona Improved production incrementally over his college career and displays the calm, patient demeanor needed in a backup who will likely only be called on to manage the game.
-- Marlon Favorite, DT, LSU Displays quickness in the trenches needed to tie up more than one blocker. Rotational lineman in college and spelled the likes of Glenn Dorsey and Ricky-Jean Francois.
 

Sgt John

Sith Lord of T&A
Im hoping Dallas picks up a good SS and then gets a good small school NT.

For Houston, some secondary help.
 

Miller

Who Dey
Administrator
Just noticed that you kept focusing on a stat that is only 1 more than Pit. Gawd help Big Ben. :)
And ask any Pit fan what their number 1 issue was......I wouldn't compare myself to Pitt from an offensive line standpoint and thump my chest.

If they want Ben to be Ben....they are going to have to improve their line. Any Pitt fan I've talked to lists this as their number 1 need.

50 sacks is a BOAT LOAD!!! And won't do much for a rookie QB....
 
And ask any Pit fan what their number 1 issue was......I wouldn't compare myself to Pitt from an offensive line standpoint and thump my chest.

If they want Ben to be Ben....they are going to have to improve their line. Any Pitt fan I've talked to lists this as their number 1 need.

50 sacks is a BOAT LOAD!!! And won't do much for a rookie QB....

No thumps on the chest here - just pointing out undue focus on certain stats distorts perception.

I still would argue that upgrading the D so you can get the offense back on the field more often will allow a more balanced attack and improve all the O stats.
 

WesDawg

'Burghapologist
50 sacks a season is a lot for any QB. Carr even more than Harrington is an example of someone who could have had success in the right situation who suffered from not having the support around him.


And that sir, is the exact reason I feel Detroit made a tragic error by taking Stafford.
 

Miller

Who Dey
Administrator
No thumps on the chest here - just pointing out undue focus on certain stats distorts perception.

I still would argue that upgrading the D so you can get the offense back on the field more often will allow a more balanced attack and improve all the O stats.
It defiantly will, but I think there needs to be a focus, and if you are going to invest this kind of money into your QB, they due to that i think you #20 and #33 would be best invested in protecting that investment. Then you look to add some to the defense.

Like you pointed out with Carr and Harrington, allowing your prize QB get the snot kicked out of him is not great for their development.

Make no mistake, I'm not saying ignore your D, but I would put the primary emphasis on OLine now with Stafford in the fold.

Good debate though, I love it when guys mix it up and don't back down :cheers:

Now enjoy the vb's for this and go make some draft bets ;)
 

Miller

Who Dey
Administrator
And that sir, is the exact reason I feel Detroit made a tragic error by taking Stafford.
If they concentrate on getting a line around him trhis draft I think it can work out for them. Cal Johnson is a tremendous talent at WR, Kevin Smith is a decent runner, and Culpepper can be used as a stop gap measure so he's not tossed to the wolves. Start developing a line in front of him and there may actually be some promise with that offense.
 

WesDawg

'Burghapologist
I'm a fan of having a defense that doesn't make my QB throw the ball 40+ times a game because he's playing catch-up by halftime every week. They could've had Curry WAY cheaper, still got the O-line at 20 and 33, and actually had the makings of an environment for a 2010 rookie to come in (Like Ryan/Flacco) and have success in year one.
 

Sgt John

Sith Lord of T&A
I hope it works out for the guy, but I again stand by my work. They screwed up by not waiting till 2010.
 
It defiantly will, but I think there needs to be a focus, and if you are going to invest this kind of money into your QB, they due to that i think you #20 and #33 would be best invested in protecting that investment. Then you look to add some to the defense.

Like you pointed out with Carr and Harrington, allowing your prize QB get the snot kicked out of him is not great for their development.

Make no mistake, I'm not saying ignore your D, but I would put the primary emphasis on OLine now with Stafford in the fold.

Good debate though, I love it when guys mix it up and don't back down :cheers:

Now enjoy the vb's for this and go make some draft bets ;)

But along the same lines he needs weapons other than Calvin. How about an offensive weapon at TE and a WR to line up on the other side?

By focusing on the O the D could easily be forgotten in an attempt to make the O production consistent.
 

Sgt John

Sith Lord of T&A
Bradford. McCoy. Snead. Tebow. All of them better than Stafford IMO, and one could have been had cheaper.
 

Sgt John

Sith Lord of T&A
But along the same lines he needs weapons other than Calvin. How about an offensive weapon at TE and a WR to line up on the other side?

By focusing on the O the D could easily be forgotten in an attempt to make the O production consistent.

They have to build in the trenches. I think they need to pay hard attention in Round 5 and after for good value small school contributor types at the WR spot.
 
Bradford. McCoy. Snead. Tebow. All of them better than Stafford IMO, and one could have been had cheaper.
Bradford - yes

Stafford

Tebow - maybe

McCoy - possible but less likely

Snead - really was not on my radar and would have to look more closely before I comment.
 
They have to build in the trenches. I think they need to pay hard attention in Round 5 and after for good value small school contributor types at the WR spot.

I wasn't saying using the #20 or #33 picks but rather that if they continue a focus on offense between the OL and other needs there is little left for the D.
 
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