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Hercules Rockefeller
01-31-2007, 04:40 PM
WTF caused Kiper to drop Lynch from a Top 10 pick to #24? This was updated for tomorrw, and it's a couple days old that Lynch will not have charges pressed against him.
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1. Calvin Johnson Jr. WR Georgia Tech
Hard worker and team oriented.
2. Joe Thomas Sr. OT Wisconsin
Imposing lineman with great quickness.
3. Adrian Peterson Jr. RB Oklahoma
Great runner, but durability is a concern.
4. Brady Quinn Sr. QB Notre Dame
Poised and at his best under pressure.
5. JaMarcus Russell Jr. QB LSU
Big and strong with a powerful arm.
6. Jamaal Anderson Jr. DE Arkansas
Gifted athlete and a complete player.
7. Alan Branch Jr. DT Michigan
A space-eater along the interior.
8. Ted Ginn Jr. Jr. WR Ohio State
Takes a backseat to no one in speed.
9. Amobi Okoye Sr. DT Louisville
Quick, strong and gets penetration into the backfield.
10. Gaines Adams Sr. DE Clemson
Dominating ability with his athleticism.
11. LaRon Landry Sr. DB LSU
Leader on one of the nation's best defenses.
12. Reggie Nelson Jr. S Florida
Can hit like a safety and cover like a CB.
13. Dwayne Jarrett Jr. WR USC
Can create mismatches against smaller cornerbacks.
14. Levi Brown Sr. OT Penn St.
Reliable at protecting his QB's blind side.
15. Charles Johnson Jr. DE Georgia
Workout numbers should be eye catching.
16. Adam Carriker Sr. DE Nebraska
Runs unbelievably well for 300-pound DE.
17. Leon Hall Sr. CB Michigan
Great anticipation and awareness in coverage.
18. Dwayne Bowe Sr. WR LSU
Runs great routes and is tough in traffic.
19. Robert Meachem Jr. WR Tennessee
Could elevate with a fast time at the combine.
20. Sidney Rice Jr. WR South Carolina
Above average hands and nice burst.
21. Lawrence Timmons Jr. LB Florida State
Production and consistency are what jump out.
22. Anthony Spencer Sr. DE Purdue
Athleticism will make him an ideal OLB in the NFL.
23. Tim Crowder Sr. DE Texas
Became a bigger playmaker for Texas in 2006.
24. Marshawn Lynch Jr. RB California
A complete back with good size.
25. Aaron Ross Sr. CB Texas
Led Longhorns in INT and PBUs in 2006.
PLOWHORSE
01-31-2007, 04:49 PM
Dunno Herc..but perception is truth when you're talking gazillions of $$ for a 1st round pick.
SpringStein
01-31-2007, 04:51 PM
Okoye up to #9.
BroncoInferno
01-31-2007, 04:53 PM
I think it may be a fair projection. A lot of teams may look at the Bengals woes with legal issues and decide he isn't worth the risk, whether or not he has official charges filed against him.
Rohirrim
01-31-2007, 04:59 PM
If Lynch was there at 21, I hope the Broncos would take him. That would take our running game from a Toyota to a Lincoln Navigator in one swoop. That kind of RB on the Broncos would reverberate through the whole team, offense, defense, etc.
SpringStein
01-31-2007, 05:13 PM
If Lynch was there at 21, I hope the Broncos would take him. That would take our running game from a Toyota to a Lincoln Navigator in one swoop. That kind of RB on the Broncos would reverberate through the whole team, offense, defense, etc.
Navigators are gas hogs. ;)
I'd sure want them to consider Lynch if he was available.
NFLBRONCO
01-31-2007, 06:21 PM
Navigators are gas hogs. ;)
I'd sure want them to consider Lynch if he was available.
Your alot better slot guy then I am SS. I do wonder if Lynch is the guy that plummets this year.
broncs2bowl
01-31-2007, 06:47 PM
DAMN! this Draft is really top heavy in Defensive ends! A good one is bound to fall to us and we probs will actually have a choice between 3-4 petentialy great DEs at our 21st pick.
OrangeShadow
01-31-2007, 08:21 PM
Okoye is flying up the boards
jayman_37
01-31-2007, 09:40 PM
So who would everyone prefer Carriker or Lynch?
ward63
01-31-2007, 10:36 PM
Carriker over Lynch
Landry.
Either Carriker or Lynch would help us big time. Be a good decision to have to make. How's Carriker's pass rush?
SpringStein
01-31-2007, 11:19 PM
Carriker over Lynch
vice-versa ;)
Steve Prefontaine
02-01-2007, 02:50 AM
Lynch over Carriker over trading down a few spots.
Mr. Trout
02-01-2007, 02:53 AM
Damn the talent in this draft seems A LOT weaker than in years past. I guess it depends on which set of darts Shanny throws at the board on draft day. I would be happy with Marshawn Lynch at #21. Right now I am in the corner of doing what it takes to get LaRon Landry as long as it isn't too costly. Hell his brother was a 5th round pick and is starting for the Ravens which do not have too shabby of a defense.
Elway777
02-01-2007, 04:23 AM
IF both Lynch and Carriker are gone then trade down in the first and target Griffen or Ross or Johnson.
Atlas
02-01-2007, 04:42 AM
If Lynch was there at 21, I hope the Broncos would take him. That would take our running game from a Toyota to a Lincoln Navigator in one swoop. That kind of RB on the Broncos would reverberate through the whole team, offense, defense, etc.
As long as he could be bailed out to play on Sundays
cmhargrove
02-01-2007, 10:11 AM
Sorry, this is a wierd thought, and I really believe we should take D-line first. However, doesn't our organization look for the "best player available?" Any chance Patrick Willis fits in there? I know we feel set at linebacker, but that kid was everywhere during the senior bowl. He made tackles all over the field and just seemed to be in every play.
I want D-line, but if the great ones are taken, and if Lynch is gone why not take Willis in the first and Mebane in the second for big help at DT?
It makes sense if we can land someone like Kerney in free agency.
SpringStein
02-01-2007, 11:31 AM
How much money can be poured into one position? We already have 2 first rounders and an expensive FA at LB. So we now spend more money on a position that is costing us $10 million a year and not upgrading obvious neglected spots like DL?
I'm confused.
SouthStndJunkie
02-01-2007, 11:59 AM
I knew Okoye would rise quickly. He will be a top 10, possible top 5 pick.
Florida_Bronco
02-01-2007, 12:48 PM
So who would everyone prefer Carriker or Lynch?
Carriker, easily. Carriker is the big bull-rushing strong side DE that we need, and I'm not sure that Lynch is the type of running back Denver wants in their system.
In a perfect world, I'd like to see us get Carriker in round 1 and Michael Bush in round 2.
ludo21
02-01-2007, 12:51 PM
If Carriker drops to 21 and we dont take him, ill cry.
Florida_Bronco
02-01-2007, 12:52 PM
If Carriker drops to 21 and we dont take him, ill cry.
Same here.
If Carriker drops to 21 and we dont take him, ill cry.
weep would be the word...
IF both Lynch and Carriker are gone then trade down in the first and target Griffen or Ross or Johnson.
i'd look for reggie nelson at 21 also before trading down
Carriker, easily. Carriker is the big bull-rushing strong side DE that we need, and I'm not sure that Lynch is the type of running back Denver wants in their system.
In a perfect world, I'd like to see us get Carriker in round 1 and Michael Bush in round 2.
If we take Gimpy in round two, I'll cry first and we'll all cry later.
Broncojef
02-01-2007, 10:04 PM
If we take Gimpy in round two, I'll cry first and we'll all cry later.
Yeah God forbid we might actually get a back with power and speed that could pick-up a third and one...that would suck. I'd rather watch Tatum fumble or get stopped in the backfield again.
Florida_Bronco
02-01-2007, 10:17 PM
If we take Gimpy in round two, I'll cry first and we'll all cry later.
Why? It's not like Bush has had injury problems in his college career. Freak injuries happen.
DBroncos4life
02-01-2007, 11:16 PM
If we take Gimpy in round two, I'll cry first and we'll all cry later.
He broke his leg man. I watched that game and its really no big deal. If McGahee is in the NFL then Bush will too.
SportinOne
02-01-2007, 11:17 PM
13. Dwayne Jarrett Jr. WR USC
Can create mismatches against smaller cornerbacks.
...So basically, he's tall?
Elway777
02-01-2007, 11:40 PM
i'd look for reggie nelson at 21 also before trading downThat would be a no Brainer to take Nelson. I think he will be long gone by the time the Broncos pick.Tedd Ginn or Levi Brown also has a shot to fall to Broncos and I would take one of them before trading down.
Killericon
02-02-2007, 01:20 AM
13. Dwayne Jarrett Jr. WR USC
Can create mismatches against smaller cornerbacks.
...So basically, he's tall?
It's just too bad Lenny Walls is out there, other wise he'd dominate. ;D
want2bAbronco2
02-02-2007, 02:45 AM
ill shoot myself if we take Ginn in the first
-Slap-
02-02-2007, 08:37 AM
As long as he could be bailed out to play on Sundays
Remember when Pat Bowlen made that stupid statement and Gerald Perry took him up on it?
-Slap-
02-02-2007, 08:38 AM
How much money can be poured into one position? We already have 2 first rounders and an expensive FA at LB. So we now spend more money on a position that is costing us $10 million a year and not upgrading obvious neglected spots like DL?
I'm confused.
So, if you paid a lot of money for a lemon, you would just keep driving it anyway?
-Slap-
02-02-2007, 08:44 AM
13. Dwayne Jarrett Jr. WR USC
Can create mismatches against smaller cornerbacks.
...So basically, he's tall?
I have my doubts about him at the next level. Unlike Mike Williams, he's in excellent physical condition, but what they have in common is very pedestrian 40 times. I think he and Williams benefited from the USC offense and the mismatches created by their height at the college level. I just don't see him as a high first rounder.
fontaine
02-02-2007, 10:02 AM
Speaking of which, anyone have any insight as to what the hell is wrong with Mike Williams? Last I heard he was out of shape but he's barely even been on the field.
Rohirrim
02-02-2007, 10:18 AM
Let's put it this way, if Jarrett is on that Bills' team, Leon Lett makes it into the EZ with no problem.
SpringStein
02-02-2007, 11:06 AM
So, if you paid a lot of money for a lemon, you would just keep driving it anyway?
If it meant I couldn't eat, yes. :wiggle:
-Slap-
02-02-2007, 09:58 PM
Speaking of which, anyone have any insight as to what the hell is wrong with Mike Williams? Last I heard he was out of shape but he's barely even been on the field.
He was fat in college, too. Taking a year off from football due to the Mo Clownett fallout couldn't have helped him any.
Mike Williams receives what he deserved in ruling (http://media.www.houstonianonline.com/media/storage/paper229/news/2004/08/31/Sports/Mike-Williams.Receives.What.He.Deserved.In.Ruling-707571.shtml?sourcedomain=www.houstonianonline.com&MIIHost=media.collegepublisher.com)
footstepsfrom#27
02-02-2007, 11:10 PM
Forgetting the potential questions about character, I'm just not sure he's that great. He split time up till last year with my boy Justin Forsett (Grace Prep Arlington TX) who goes about 180 soaking wet. I don't know if he proves to be any better than half a dozen backs that could go as far down as the 3rd round. I think there's Peterson...and then it's a crap shoot. I'd rather have Levi Brown to nail down Cutler's blind side or kick Georgina to the curb...after that a D-line guy who can penetrate or push the pocket.
I have my doubts about him at the next level. Unlike Mike Williams, he's in excellent physical condition, but what they have in common is very pedestrian 40 times. I think he and Williams benefited from the USC offense and the mismatches created by their height at the college level. I just don't see him as a high first rounder.
Unlike Mike Williams he also is a good jumper and despite a lack of straight line speed he has pretty good quickness and agility. Williams had great hands that disappeared with his year off, Jarrett's are still great. I'd say he's got the same game as Brandon Marshall, who was an outright steal as a 4th rounder in a deep class. As a mid-first its a little bit of a stretch, but receivers with his tools are valuable and when proven on a big stage they go high. Late first or early second is where he becomes a value pick.
As for our need of a linebacker, I'd agree that we should bring someone in. Our current guys slipped off big over the course of last season and they weren't perfect to begin with. When Gold loses a step (which he will soon) he'll lose his whole game, Al has taken a monster beating over the years, and DJ runs hot and cold too often. My only problem is that I don't see a lot of quality LBs in this draft at all. Timmons is the only one with a definite first round grade, Puzlosney and Willis should be late first to early second rounders because they both have holes in their game.