- Joined
- Jan 27, 1999
- Messages
- 11,789
- Reaction score
- 12,204
Offline
For the past six weeks, I have been talking about which players in this draft are worthy of a top 10 selection. Sadly, the number of worthy players is less than 10.
Ellis will be gone before we pick. So will Dorsey unless there is a serious health concern. I personally question whether there is a defensive back, linebacker, receiver or tight end worthy of being picked at 10. Of course, the team's decision on Deuce may determine whether we might go running back in the first round. But right now we are looking at three possibilities at 10:
--Ryan Clady, because it is rare to have a shot at a legitimate left tackle prospect and he might be the top rated player on our board when we pick.
--Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, because his stock is soaring and the other cornerbacks leave something to be desired as far as going high in the first round.
--Keith Rivers, because we could use a Will linebacker though he reminds me of Mark Fields, though a tad smaller and a tad slower.
My hope? A player who gives us production regardless of position. If a team hits frequently on its picks in the first two rounds, it will do well in the long run (and probably in the short run because one never knows when injuries especially and free agency losses will hit).
My guess? A 50-50 chance we will trade out of 10--unless we pass on Deuce and are looking at running backs.
Ellis will be gone before we pick. So will Dorsey unless there is a serious health concern. I personally question whether there is a defensive back, linebacker, receiver or tight end worthy of being picked at 10. Of course, the team's decision on Deuce may determine whether we might go running back in the first round. But right now we are looking at three possibilities at 10:
--Ryan Clady, because it is rare to have a shot at a legitimate left tackle prospect and he might be the top rated player on our board when we pick.
--Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, because his stock is soaring and the other cornerbacks leave something to be desired as far as going high in the first round.
--Keith Rivers, because we could use a Will linebacker though he reminds me of Mark Fields, though a tad smaller and a tad slower.
My hope? A player who gives us production regardless of position. If a team hits frequently on its picks in the first two rounds, it will do well in the long run (and probably in the short run because one never knows when injuries especially and free agency losses will hit).
My guess? A 50-50 chance we will trade out of 10--unless we pass on Deuce and are looking at running backs.