toko34 Wrote:
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> I believe Hickey is a drafter who will choose the
> best player available..but that's not fun for us
> fans-so lets see who is out there as an available
> free agent before we make our pick...
>
> Our needs:
> OG, DT, LB, CB, S
>
> Available Guards:
> we don't want to draft a guard in the first round
> with a high pick...so next....
I don't think they will be looking at guards in the first round but they will be looking at college tackles who can play guard in the NFL. They want athletes who can move and they are usually tackles in college, not guards. We need a guy who can START at either spot like Zach Martin. It would make complete sense to draft an o-lineman in the first, IMO.. since we need two and possibly three to start the year.
>
> Possible Available Defensive Tackles (2):
> Ndamukong Suh(DET)-very expensive, Lions want to
> keep him of course.
> Ahtyba Rubin(CLE)-maybe for depth
> Nick Fairley(DET)-Difficult to gauge. Injury
> prone?
> Jared Odrick -(MIA) re-sign? not if its going to
> cost too much.
> Terrance Knighton (DEN)seems ok, lets watch him in
> the playoffs
I like Knighton as a NT. He is better than ok. Fairley scares me because of who he played next to. Suh makes any DT look good because he draws double and triple teams. Dan Williams is another run stuffer that's available.
>
> Possible Available Inside Linebackers(under age
> 31) (1):
> David Harris (NYJ) Rumors say he is bad at pass
> coverage.
> Rey Maualuga (CIN) injury prone-avoid.
> Brandon Spikes (BUF) -No, can't cover pass
> Mason Foster (T
No, shoulder injury this
> season.
> Colin McCarthy (TEN) backup only
> Rolando McClain (DAL) observe through the
> playoffs
McClain may have finally figure it out. I'm not sure Dallas Can afford to keep him. Played great in all facets of the position. Has red flags. Will probably only leave Dallas for a huge contract.
I think we will need to draft a LB in the 2-4 range.
> Possible Available Outside Linebackers(under age
> 31) (0):
> Brian Orakpo (WAS) Extremely Injury prone- great
> if he plays though.
> Jason Worilds (PIT) So average.
> Sean Weatherspoon (ATL) Injury Prone
> Kroy Biermann (ATL) Backup only
> Brandon Graham (Phi) Another Backup
Orakpo is a 3-4 OLB or 4-3 DE. And will cost a lot.
Worilds is a 3-4 OLB
Kroy Biermann was a starting 4-3 Defensive End.
Graham played 3-4 OLB. I would say he is a starter for most teams. Played 524 snaps this year and had 6 sacks. Great vs the run and pass rusher. Not so great in coverage. Could also be a 4-3 DE. We could have had him (and a 2nd rounder) in the trade for Jordan.
I only see one true 4-3 OLB in that list.
>
> Possible Available Corners(under age 31) (4):
> Darrelle Revis (NE) Doubt the pats let him go.
> Kareem Jackson (HOU) Yeah, maybe
> Bradley Fletcher (Phi) Should be considered.
> Brandon Flowers (SD) He's small..another Grimes?
> Darius Butler (IND) Average at best.
> Kyle Wilson (NYJ) would be ok at nickel.
We NEVER should have gotten rid of Vontae. Another hatchet job by Ireland.
>
> Possible Available Safeties(under age 31) (3):
> Louis Delmas (MIA) Good player when not injured.
> Nate Allen (PHI) reputation is terrible.
> Stevie Brown (NYG) might be a diamond in the
> rough
> Da'Norris Searcy (BUF) ok
> Jimmy Wilson (MIA) only average
I think Searcy is a solid player. Pass on the rest. Devin McCourty is the best available FS out there.
>
>
> With this limited inventory of players- I'd shoot
> for a DT or LB.
>
> Which leads me to the following candidate:
>
> Eddie Goldman-DT (Florida State University)
I could live with that but lots will be learned in the coming months.