sebman2112
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I like Rodgers-Cromartie too (put him and Cason as my two favorite CB's for NE), but I wouldn't take him at 7th overall. I don't even want to use the 7th overall pick, especially on a CB.
He's 6'1.4", not 6'2", and he weighs 184lbs, so he could gain a few pounds at that height. I do believe he could potentially develop into a very good CB, with some added weight though.
It's not that hard to trade down, if your team goes about it correctly, and their is a good player available. A lot of the teams who've had a hard time trading down in the past wanted to much. The Patriots would take less in pick comp (within reason) in order to get that huge contract off their salary cap. Remember, they don't use the "value chart". And, Pioli has said he doesn't see the value in taking a player in the top ten.
Mankins was taken at the tail end of round one. There's a lot less risk associated with that pick, so it allows you to take a few more chances.
Also, a lot of NFL players are related (more than most fans realize), but Antonio's success doesn't at all mean Dominique will have the same level of success. There have been a number of brothers and Cousins who didn't live up to their family name. That's not saying Dominique won't be successful, but his relation to Antonio should be pretty far down your list when evaluating his actual talent/ability.
He's 6'1.4", not 6'2", and he weighs 184lbs, so he could gain a few pounds at that height. I do believe he could potentially develop into a very good CB, with some added weight though.
It's not that hard to trade down, if your team goes about it correctly, and their is a good player available. A lot of the teams who've had a hard time trading down in the past wanted to much. The Patriots would take less in pick comp (within reason) in order to get that huge contract off their salary cap. Remember, they don't use the "value chart". And, Pioli has said he doesn't see the value in taking a player in the top ten.
Mankins was taken at the tail end of round one. There's a lot less risk associated with that pick, so it allows you to take a few more chances.
Also, a lot of NFL players are related (more than most fans realize), but Antonio's success doesn't at all mean Dominique will have the same level of success. There have been a number of brothers and Cousins who didn't live up to their family name. That's not saying Dominique won't be successful, but his relation to Antonio should be pretty far down your list when evaluating his actual talent/ability.
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