FredFromDartmouth
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I need to work on my prediction skills. I only correctly guessed 2/3 of the words in your post.Tavon Feckin Wilson
So who will be this year's busts? My bet (based strictly on highlights--I did not see any college games) is Justin Blackmon; he seems ponderously slow getting in and out of breaks. Watch out Jacksonville...
He'll likely be double-covered every second of every game...Jacksonville hardly has another viable receiving option.
He'll likely be double-covered every second of every game...Jacksonville hardly has another viable receiving option.
You're doing Laurent Robinson and Mike Williams a great disservice.
They actually have a decent set of receivers now - Blackmon is your typical Y, Robinson your typical X, and Williams is a terrific slot guy. Lewis has already shown that with a decent QB, he can make plays (10 TD's a few years ago).
If Gabbert is the man (which is pretty doubtful), that offense could surprise some people this year. They already have one of the top 3 RB's in the league.
Off the top of my head:
Quentin Coples
Dontari Poe
Brandon Weeden
Ryan Tannehill
Shea McClellan
For a number of different reasons (age, scheme, attitude), those guys are the most bustable of the first round.
Quentin Coples - Gholston 2.0
Dontari Poe - Just didn't face good competition to get a fair grade on him
Ryan Tannehill - Will be thrown into the fire WAY too soon. Hopefully it will that first game verses NE
Melvin Ingram - Larry English 2.0
Kendall Wright - Is going to lose a lot of reps to Washington and Britt. Also will have Locker throwing to him
A. J. Jenkins - Has to battle Crabtree, Manningham, and Moss for reps. Also has Alex Smith throwing him the ball
David Wilson - Won't see the field much if Bradshaw stays healthy. This pick was a surprise reach after TB swooped in and stole Doug Martin from them.
i agree with everyone but Shea McClellan. He will have Peppers opposite of him and should have a big year.
Whenever I watch tape of McClellan I don't see an NFL caliber defensive end. I think he's a JAG in that role. I don't remember his combine numbers, but I seem to recall that his strength numbers were low for a guy who hopes to play end in any defense.
I like him better as a linebacker in any scheme. I think he has the tools to excel playing behind the line. He's all over the place. That's why I had him on my bust list-because of scheme fit.
I hope he does well, as I live in Chicago and hear the groans about this pick every day.
The Bears have essentially said that they are only planning on using McClellin as a pass-rushing DE, at least at first:
Chicago Bears: Shea McClellin's best trait is also the most valuable commodity: Pass rush - Chicago Tribune
Personally, I agree with you. I liked McClellin, but not as much as OTG and others did. I didn't see Connor Barwin kind of explosiveness and fluidity - just a very versatile kid with a great motor who got the most out of his ability. I'm not convinced that he'll be a difference maker as a DE, and I thought he would do best in a scheme that maximized his versatility.
Lt. Frank Drebin: Miss, I'm Lt. Frank Drebin, and this is Captain Ed Hocken, Police Squad.
Busty Female Shop Assistant: Is this some kind of bust?
Lt. Frank Drebin: Well... it's very impressive, yes, but we need to ask you a few questions.