Don Banks NFL Mock Draft

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Re: Don Banks NFL Mock Draft

I really disagree with taking a NT in the first. We've already invested firsts on Ziggy and Cam. One would hope that sticking anyone (e.g. McLendon) in between two first round picks would be AT LEAST sufficient to get by on. Unless you're already conceding that Hood &/or Heyward are disappointments.

Not to say that we don't need a Nose, or other DL. Just saying investing 3 first-round picks in the last four years into this area of the team that doesn't do much besideds tie up blockers seems like a waste.

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Re: Don Banks NFL Mock Draft

I really disagree with taking a NT in the first. We've already invested firsts on Ziggy and Cam. One would hope that sticking anyone (e.g. McLendon) in between two first round picks would be AT LEAST sufficient to get by on. Unless you're already conceding that Hood &/or Heyward are disappointments.

Not to say that we don't need a Nose, or other DL. Just saying investing 3 first-round picks in the last four years into this area of the team that doesn't do much besideds tie up blockers seems like a waste.

I tend to agree with this. Obviously every team wants a great NT, but 3 first round picks on the DL? In a 3-4? Who's usually only on the field for two downs anyway? Where the DL is just supposed to draw double teams and hold their ground so LB's can make the plays?

Imagine if we spent 3 first round picks on the OL. Can you imagine how much more effective our run game would be? Mendenhall wouldn't know what what to do. He'd be like, "How come I'm not getting hit in the backfield? Why is there a gaping hole in the line of scrimmage? Is this a trick?" And imagine if Ben had an extra couple of seconds on every single passing play. He would shred teams apart. Our problem is scoring. We should be spending top picks on prospects who can help us get POINTS.

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Re: Don Banks NFL Mock Draft

I really disagree with taking a NT in the first. We've already invested firsts on Ziggy and Cam. One would hope that sticking anyone (e.g. McLendon) in between two first round picks would be AT LEAST sufficient to get by on. Unless you're already conceding that Hood &/or Heyward are disappointments.

Not to say that we don't need a Nose, or other DL. Just saying investing 3 first-round picks in the last four years into this area of the team that doesn't do much besideds tie up blockers seems like a waste.

i was saying that after we drafted cam.

i'd go nuts if they take a NT in the 1st round

[Dee Dub]

Re: Don Banks NFL Mock Draft

Keep an eye on NC NT Tydreke Powell.

only saw Powell play a couple of times but when I did he got pushed around because he doesn't keep his pad level down low enough. blockers were able to consistently get underneath him and drive him backwards.

I wonder if this is something an NFL coach can correct or is it too late if a DL doesn't know how to do that by the time they are out of college?

I agree with the Hawaiian gentleman. Powell plays a decent game penetrating. But, too often I've seen him pushed backward by a single blocker in the run game. He does not anchor well at all. Perhaps he could learn, but I'm not impressed with what I saw in a few games this season.

I am talking about keeping an eye out for Powell for two reasons, one, he could be a mid-round value pick (3rd or 4th), and two, I've heard from someone the Steelers were talking a lot to the N.C. Football coaching staff about him.

Not becuase I want him in roud 1 or 2.

[Dee Dub]

Re: Don Banks NFL Mock Draft

You dont take a NT in round because of one reason and one reason only. Because at 24 there isnt one in this draft who is worthy of that pick. But believe you me, if there was a Hiloti Ngata there, regardless of what you drafted lately, you take him.

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Re: Don Banks NFL Mock Draft

If there is a value pick at #24 on the o-line, just take him...

Tackle, Guard, Center...it doesn't matter...

Starks has a torn ACL and will be too fat to play football when it's time for camp...

Colon is coming off a second freak injury and hasn't played for almost two full seasons...

Gilbert has shown promise, but J Scott is nothing to write home about...

Get a good player for the o-line (without overdrafting!) and that guy will find a spot and improve the line as a whole...