2007 Interactive NFL Mock Draft Discussion

[sebman2112]

Question does everyone think Quinn Pitc*ck is overrated? Just wondering.

 

[Flying Fungi]

Interesting Dwayne Bowe over Meachem, Houston and Spencer...

I probably would have selected Houston, but they need a WR, as well. I believe cotchery is an RFA, and Coles while still good is getting up there.

I just couldn't pass over Bowe...I also couldn't decide which CB would surpass either of the WRs on the board...Blalock was tempting, and Woodley, Moss and Spencer just weren't tempting enough at this slot...

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

And Kenny Irons.

Mr. Irons did not impress me, but if he has run you over on occasion, I tip my hat to him.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

I just couldn't pass over Bowe...I also couldn't decide which CB would surpass either of the WRs on the board...Blalock was tempting, and Woodley, Moss and Spencer just weren't tempting enough at this slot...

From the noodle arm perspective, ya dun good. Bowe has some speed, but he's a nice big possession target for a guy who occasionally needs JATO assist to get the ball over the line.

Blalock is good, but I don't think that much better then a number of OL available later. Meachem is too fast for your buddy. Neither Moss or Spencer seem like good 3-4 fits. McCauley and Houston don't do it if you're trying to honestly upgrade the Jest.

Now if Meachem continues to drop to 28....:singing: Yippy aye ay, calf roper :singing:

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Question does everyone think Quinn Pitc*ck is overrated? Just wondering.

Overrated how?

 

[sebman2112]

From the noodle arm perspective, ya dun good. Bowe has some speed, but he's a nice big possession target for a guy who occasionally needs JATO assist to get the ball over the line.

Blalock is good, but I don't think that much better then a number of OL available later. Meachem is too fast for your buddy. Neither Moss or Spencer seem like good 3-4 fits. McCauley and Houston don't do it if you're trying to honestly upgrade the Jest.

Now if Meachem continues to drop to 28....:singing: Yippy aye ay, calf roper :singing:

You like country music?

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

You like country music?

You mean "classical" don't you? :wha:

 

[sebman2112]

Overrated how?

Well, it seems some publications have him ranked as the third or fourth best DT and a first rounder.....

 

[sebman2112]

You mean "classical" don't you? :wha:

Well, I like Dwight Yoakam.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Well, I like Dwight Yoakam.

Classical enough!

 

[bakes781]

I just went BPA...I hope the majority like the pick...I know we have much bigger holes in the secondary and linebacker but no one would have provided the value we need...plus with two great running back time control will be in our favor, therefore getting rest for, and helping the defense. I felt Lynch would have the most impact on the team overall, and he provides a safety blanket in case Maroney is worse than originally thought.

I don't think it's a bad pick. I just can't imagine it happening.

 

[sebman2112]

Classical enough!

Were you looking for Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, and George Strait?

I like George Strait, Randy Travis and Josh Turner (might not be classic, but he's good)

 

[sebman2112]

I don't think it's a bad pick. I just can't imagine it happening.

I don't think he falls, but if he did I could see NE picking him.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Well, it seems some publications have him ranked as the third or fourth best DT and a first rounder.....

Pittc*ck impressed me with his play in and during Senior Bowl week.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/pit****_quinn

Pit**** was the blue-collar anchor of the Buckeyes' veteran defensive line that featured fellow seniors David Patterson and Jay Richardson. With Pit**** leading the way, the OSU defense ranked 12th in the nation, giving up just 280.46 yards in total offense in 2006 after ranking fifth nationally in 2005, when the Buckeyes allowed just 281.33 yards per game.

With Pit**** handling multiple blockers, the defense ranked 12th in the nation with an average of 2.92 sacks per game and the team finished fifth nationally in that category the previous season (3.67).

If we didn't already have LeKevin Smith, I'd be taking a closer look at him for NT. With good coaching this kid plays 10 years easy. First round may be a bit early, but he's solid anytime after that. That rookie out of Northwestern won the starting job at NT for the Giants last season, I can see Pitc*ck doing the same in a similar situation. Carolina's looking to replace Jenkins...

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Were you looking for Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, and George Strait?

I like George Strait, Randy Travis and Josh Turner (might not be classic, but he's good)

I have likes in most country/bluegrass sub-genres. I just figured you'd get a chuckle out of Cow Patty as a classical tune. My #1 favorite is Alison Krause. Though I'm pretty sure I have some Def Leppard around, and I know I have Nazareth. And Bach, Blondie, The Rippingtons, Nat King Cole...

 

[Flying Fungi]

I have likes in most country/bluegrass sub-genres. I just figured you'd get a chuckle out of Cow Patty as a classical tune. My #1 favorite is Alison Krause. Though I'm pretty sure I have some Def Leppard around, and I know I have Nazareth. And Bach, Blondie, The Rippingtons, Nat King Cole...

AKUS doesn't do it for me too much after Two Highways...that and getting my Smuttynose cap scarfed from me during her Orpheum show a few years back...

you want classical...it doesn't get any more classical than John Hartford...classical personality and classical performances...

 

[Flying Fungi]

Jarrett, Lynch, Bowe, Meachem...a mini-run on offensive skill positions...

 

[broadwayjoe]

Jarrett, Lynch, Bowe, Meachem...a mini-run on offensive skill positions...

Yes it is and the Saints are waiting will they make a change to that or not?

 

[dryheat44]

I certainly can't fault the pick. The best players left on the board were offensive skill guys, what can you do? Lynch does make the team better.

I've gotta disagree here. What we've done is cut the nuts off the guy we want to be our alpha dog. We want Maroney to get 24-28 carries a game. He looks to be one of those players who gets stronger the more in rhythym he gets. Now we've drafted a similar player who we need to justify getting on the field, which will have Maroney looking over his shoulder and possibly created some ill-will. We released Dillon so Maroney could have more of a role...now we're going to be Indian givers? He probably needs a back to give him a 4-6 carry a game breather, no job for a first round pick. He instantaneously becomes our third down back? Says who? Faulk has been very productive in that role, so we cut him to get a rookie from a fluky offense to take his place?

And I don't buy this lining Lynch up as a WR. Are we going to actually sit down a WR or TE to play Lynch there more than a couple gimmicky plays a year? He's going to learn all the running plays, all the blocking assignments, all the running back receiving routes and the WR/TE routes and get enough practice to get his timing down? Never happen as a rookie. He'll have all he can handle learning blitz pickup so we could use him and not get Brady killed. Terrible investment of a first round pick. And I haven't even addressed the financial implications.

If we were dead set on acquiring an offensive skill player (and I understand we are constrained by not trading), why not Meachem? At that point, he had fallen further than Lynch and represented the best value.

 

[dryheat44]

I guess to summarize, I respectfully disagree with the pick.