Charles Barwin

So my favorite high risk, high reward prospect from the 2010 draft, Carlos Dunlap, has been an absolute monster for Cincinnatti the past 6 weeks.

Dunlap, a Florida Gator selected one pick after teammate Cunningham in the second round, has 8 sacks in the past 6 games. I believe Suh has 9 in 15 games.

Dunlap was the total package physically, just young, immature, and his dedication was questioned.

Was Cunningham the better pick for the Pats

Hindsight being 20/20, Cunningham might have still been available late in round 2 or even round 3.

DarrylS

Hard to tell, Cincinnatti may have had to rely on Dunlap more than the Pats had to rely on Cunningham.. Cincinnatti may have used him differently.

Different schemes, different roles etc. difficult to compare.

Overall Cunningham had a very good season for the Pats.. very satisfied with this pick.

But somefolks have to find something to complain about..

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fnordcircle

It's really difficult to compare players in different programs because football doesn't happen in a vaccuum.

The Bengals played an easier schedule. The Bengals employed a different scheme.

Adalius played well for Baltimore but didn't fit here.

Deion looked broken and useless in Seattle but has completely renewed his career here.

Honestly - if what you say about Dunlap's questionmarks leading into the draft are true then I think they made the right choice. We didn't win superbowls by being an assemblage of talented freaks with questionable dedication.

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Charles Barwin

Yeah, we made the safer pick, and I don't think Dunlap would play as well or as consistantly for us this year.

I just thought it was worth discussing. 8 sacks in 6 games by a rookie is an amazing accomplishment.

Sciz

Cunningham would have more sacks if he could tackle...

LoganMankinsPancakeBlocks

Is Dunlap even an option here? At 285 pounds, he is pretty massive for a 3-4 OLB and he's not someone who would fit as a run stopping, 3-4 DE. Looks like a pure 4-3 DE to me, and a very good one.

I think you were obviously right about how good the player is but he just doesn't seem to fit a 3-4 defense to me. Too big to be an OLB and too small to be a DE. Could've been quite valuable as a sub rusher here, but I can see why the Patriots passed to get a possible every down OLB in Cunningham instead.

patsfaninpa

He needs to get stronger. You're right. An off-season in Wojcik's program will definitely help this kid.

CheeseMonkeys

Cunningham is more of a Patriot type of guy. Dunlap, as good as he's been, isn't. I'll take Cunningham.

sbpatfan

Didn't cincinnati have another guy do something similar with like eight sacks in five or so games last year? I don't watch them so I couldn't tell you who is better but I personaly have been happy with Cunningham.

reflexblue

He seems to tackle fine except when its the QB hes trying to tackle

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