2011 Draft Thread Round 1

[skinsfaninok]

Minnesota made a HUGE mistake with Ponder watch

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

4-3 DE

I don't know if I'd want Orakpo at 3-4 DE

I think Kerrigan could not only defend against the rush, but go after the QB. I think he will be fine as a 3-4 OLB. We took Orakpo and made him a 4-3 OLB, big difference and he still did a decent job.

In next year's Madden, I'll be able to put Kerrigan and Orakpo as DEs in the Dime formation.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

so r we done for the night?

Shanahan is talking on CSN, etc so I'm guessing so

says he thinks Kerrigan can make the transition to OLB fairly quickly

[Dirtbag59]

If we take Mallet I will love him because the Shannahans think he's the guy. Just like my opinion of Gabbert went downhill after we passed up on Gabbert.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

If we take Mallet I will love him because the Shannahans think he's the guy. Just like my opinion of Gabbert went downhill after we passed up on Gabbert.

I hope Mallett

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I hope Mallett

But he sounds so retarded when he speaks!

He would get raped behind our offensive line...

[Dirtbag59]

I will say this now. In 3 years we better be able to trade Kerrigan for Gabbert. If the cost of trading for Gabbert is 5 first round picks 3 years from now I will be pissed

[Dirtbag59]

God JLC how many times can you be wrong.

[Mattyk]

Why does JLC try to sound tough when he talks?

[BleedBurgundy]

Gruden just confused Cleveland with Cincinnati

[Swarley]

KC just traded with Cleveland.

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I hope Mallett

Ditto

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

I will say this now. In 3 years we better be able to trade Kerrigan for Gabbert. If the cost of trading for Gabbert is 5 first round picks 3 years from now I will be pissed

That's insane. No one would give up 5 first rounders. Well, not since Vinny is out of the game.

[tryfuhl]

Positives: "Intense defender who has been one of most prolific pass rushers in the nation the past two years. Displays outstanding first-step quickness, plays with suddenness, and viciously attacks ball carriers. Fast off the edge, gets his hands up, and effectively uses them to protect himself. Plays with good balance, rarely off his feet, and can flatten off the edge and pursue the action from the back side. Plays with terrific pad level, quickly changes direction, and is fluid moving in every area of the field. Relentless in pursuit of the action, displays an explosive burst of speed, and is constantly around the action. High-character prospect known for his work ethic."

Negatives: "Lacks bulk, neutralized at the point of attack, and struggles shedding blocks. Tends to take wide angles around blockers instead of meeting them head on. Primarily used up the field at Purdue and rarely asked to drop off the line of scrimmage."

Analysis: "Kerrigan has been an exceptional defensive player who has taken over games the past two seasons. He possesses all the skills to be a one-gap defensive end at the next level, and though he lacks the great upside, Kerrigan comes with minimal risk."

Read more: Ryan Kerrigan - 2011 Draft Tracker - SI.com

looks pretty familiar

[BleedBurgundy]

and there goes a potential NT for us.