Brandon Flowers

tdSKINS1 · 02-22-2008, 10:41 AM

I'm pretty sure most of you guys have heard of this guy. I'm a huge Va Tech fan and Brandon is a tremendous CB. I agree totally that a big WR is a huge need for our team, but if we had to draft a CB i like this guy a lot. He is a typical VT corner, very very physical, highly athletic with great closing speed. Ive never seen a CB tackle at the line of scrimmage like this guy can. He left college early unfortunately for us Tech fans, but it be awesome to see him in the a Skins uniform. They had a special on NFL network a few days ago on the top corners in the draft. I was happy when Brandon got some love when he was put at the top corner in the draft. This guy is worth the hype. What is all of your guys opinion on him?

freddyg12 · 02-22-2008, 11:14 AM

I'm a Hokie too, love me some B. Flowers.

I'm hoping that he stays under the radar at the combine. Early projections have him at 2nd rnd. at best. If he were to be there or to drop to 3rd he would be a steal. He could contribute immediately as a nickel, then start next year.

Underclassmen can be somewhat of a gamble in that they may not be ready for all the challenges they face, but on the upside if you draft one in the 2nd w/that much potential, you're really getting a 1st round guy a year early. If he stayed at VT & remained healthy, he'd definitely be a 1st rounder next year, if not top 10-15 pick.

tdSKINS1 · 02-22-2008, 11:18 AM

oh for sure and the Hokies wouldn't have to worry about throwing another freshman out next year to start. Dammit brandon haha he should have been smart like Macho and stay for his senior year.

SmootSmack · 02-22-2008, 11:46 AM

This should be in the NFL Draft Central forum.

theJBexperience · 02-22-2008, 10:08 PM

He looks like a baller. I wouldn't mind his selection in the 2nd round. Gregg
Williams wouldv'e been all over a hard hitting CB like him.

GridIron26 · 02-22-2008, 10:43 PM

I would love it if we got him! Watch his tape..

YouTube - Virginia Tech's Brandon Flowers

He kinda reminds me of Sean Taylor, only smaller version..

mooby · 02-22-2008, 10:53 PM

Yeah I'm a Tech fan as well, and I'm very impressed by him. I'd love to see him in a Skins uniform if he fell to us in the second round, although I wouldn't be too upset if we used our first rounder on him if there weren't any players available that filled a position of need.

That Guy · 02-22-2008, 11:13 PM

he's not bad, but i think cromartie or tracy porter would be better in the 1st or 2nd, respectively.

YouTube - Crazy Play

porter is FAST, could also be a great return guy....

tdSKINS1 · 02-23-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That Guy

he's not bad, but i think cromartie or tracy porter would be better in the 1st or 2nd, respectively.

YouTube - Crazy Play

porter is FAST, could also be a great return guy....

I agree, however i think Brandon is up there with these guys. He really plays press covrage really, well but also can close when needed, and has amazing hands. But i definetly wouldn't mind cromartie or porter both very good

freddyg12 · 02-25-2008, 02:11 PM

Mayock on nfl network had Flowers as his #7 overall prospect yesterday in combine coverage.

T.O.Killa · 02-25-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freddyg12

Mayock on nfl network had Flowers as his #7 overall prospect yesterday in combine coverage.

Yeah, someone else had him 11th overall, but I doubt he will be there in the 2nd. He may go in the first.

Dirtbag59 · 02-25-2008, 03:18 PM

I'm a firm believer that these days the key to stoping the pass with secondary alone is decent corners and great saftey play, especially from the FS. Thats why I wouldn't mind taking Kenny Phillips in the first round though I would rather have a DL like Kentwan Blamber or a DE like Campbell taken in the first round. And according to my theory we have what it takes to stop the pass in terms of personel in the secondary.

Right now I'm hoping for a quick DT, LDE, and a Guard in the first three rounds.

T.O.Killa · 02-25-2008, 09:31 PM

Maycock has him number one cornerback out there.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 02-25-2008, 09:34 PM

hes good but I dont think he is the number one corner

freddyg12 · 02-26-2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Maycock has him number one cornerback out there.

yeah i'm surprised by that. I thought he might move up but not that much. It's just Mayock's list though, he's got some picks that are outside the box for sure. He has Mendenhall as the top rb.

02-22-2008, 10:41 AM	#1
tdSKINS1 Impact Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Altavista Virginia Age: 24 Posts: 711	Brandon Flowers I'm pretty sure most of you guys have heard of this guy. I'm a huge Va Tech fan and Brandon is a tremendous CB. I agree totally that a big WR is a huge need for our team, but if we had to draft a CB i like this guy a lot. He is a typical VT corner, very very physical, highly athletic with great closing speed. Ive never seen a CB tackle at the line of scrimmage like this guy can. He left college early unfortunately for us Tech fans, but it be awesome to see him in the a Skins uniform. They had a special on NFL network a few days ago on the top corners in the draft. I was happy when Brandon got some love when he was put at the top corner in the draft. This guy is worth the hype. What is all of your guys opinion on him? __________________ #21 Never Forget HOKIES!

02-22-2008, 11:14 AM	#2
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Brandon Flowers I'm a Hokie too, love me some B. Flowers. I'm hoping that he stays under the radar at the combine. Early projections have him at 2nd rnd. at best. If he were to be there or to drop to 3rd he would be a steal. He could contribute immediately as a nickel, then start next year. Underclassmen can be somewhat of a gamble in that they may not be ready for all the challenges they face, but on the upside if you draft one in the 2nd w/that much potential, you're really getting a 1st round guy a year early. If he stayed at VT & remained healthy, he'd definitely be a 1st rounder next year, if not top 10-15 pick.

02-22-2008, 11:18 AM	#3
tdSKINS1 Impact Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Altavista Virginia Age: 24 Posts: 711	Re: Brandon Flowers oh for sure and the Hokies wouldn't have to worry about throwing another freshman out next year to start. Dammit brandon haha he should have been smart like Macho and stay for his senior year. __________________ #21 Never Forget HOKIES!

02-22-2008, 11:46 AM	#4
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 44,481	Re: Brandon Flowers This should be in the NFL Draft Central forum. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-22-2008, 10:08 PM	#5
theJBexperience Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 579	Re: Brandon Flowers He looks like a baller. I wouldn't mind his selection in the 2nd round. Gregg Williams wouldv'e been all over a hard hitting CB like him.

02-22-2008, 10:43 PM	#6
GridIron26 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,593	Re: Brandon Flowers I would love it if we got him! Watch his tape.. YouTube - Virginia Tech's Brandon Flowers He kinda reminds me of Sean Taylor, only smaller version..

02-22-2008, 10:53 PM	#7
mooby MVP Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NoVa Age: 25 Posts: 11,754	Re: Brandon Flowers Yeah I'm a Tech fan as well, and I'm very impressed by him. I'd love to see him in a Skins uniform if he fell to us in the second round, although I wouldn't be too upset if we used our first rounder on him if there weren't any players available that filled a position of need.

02-22-2008, 11:13 PM	#8
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 31 Posts: 16,151	Re: Brandon Flowers he's not bad, but i think cromartie or tracy porter would be better in the 1st or 2nd, respectively. YouTube - Crazy Play porter is FAST, could also be a great return guy.... __________________ Who says shameless self promotion is stupid? oh yeah, that was me... Click For Tunes!

02-25-2008, 02:11 PM	#10
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Brandon Flowers Mayock on nfl network had Flowers as his #7 overall prospect yesterday in combine coverage.

02-25-2008, 03:18 PM	#12
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 28 Posts: 14,127	Re: Brandon Flowers I'm a firm believer that these days the key to stoping the pass with secondary alone is decent corners and great saftey play, especially from the FS. Thats why I wouldn't mind taking Kenny Phillips in the first round though I would rather have a DL like Kentwan Blamber or a DE like Campbell taken in the first round. And according to my theory we have what it takes to stop the pass in terms of personel in the secondary. Right now I'm hoping for a quick DT, LDE, and a Guard in the first three rounds. __________________ Charlie: Okay. Take off your seat belt. Alan: Why? Charlie: Because when I slam on the brakes I want to watch you go through the windshield.

02-25-2008, 09:31 PM	#13
T.O.Killa The Starter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berlin, MD Posts: 2,020	Re: Brandon Flowers Maycock has him number one cornerback out there.

02-25-2008, 09:34 PM	#14
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 25 Posts: 11,700	Re: Brandon Flowers hes good but I dont think he is the number one corner __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpp3ycMvQd0 This is why you need Mentos. To justify your questionable problem solving skills. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7geP5ev0VI Awesome isn't it.

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