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Schneed10 · 03-19-2005, 09:50 AM

I would love it if we drafted Heath Miller, but I definitely don't want to see us trade away next year's #1 and another pick to do it. I don't like mortgaging the future like that.

I would look at the possibility of dropping back in the first round to get him. I think FRPLG underrates his blocking ability. He wasn't used as a blocker much in college because of his pass catching prowess, but when he was asked to block he was very effective. He's big and strong, and I'm confident his blocking would develop very nicely with Bugel's tutelage.

My take on our situation right now is that our first priority is CB. I think Harris will make a very good starting corner in the league, and I think Wilds looks pretty promising, but CB is a position where you just can't have too much talent. So drafting Rolle or Pac Man at #9 is something I think we should do. DE is also something we could use, but I'm happy with the current situation and I would totally scratch DE off the list if we end up with Courtney Brown. I'm fine with the WRs we have, but if we add Mike Williams at #9 I won't be upset.

But really, when you look at that situation, I personally don't see dire need at any position, not even CB. That's why I think it would be wise to trade down for extra picks and build depth. Miller would be my #1 target if we did that, and a close second would be one of those CBs like Marlon Jackson.

03-19-2005, 09:50 AM	#7
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Heath Miller-Trade up question I would love it if we drafted Heath Miller, but I definitely don't want to see us trade away next year's #1 and another pick to do it. I don't like mortgaging the future like that. I would look at the possibility of dropping back in the first round to get him. I think FRPLG underrates his blocking ability. He wasn't used as a blocker much in college because of his pass catching prowess, but when he was asked to block he was very effective. He's big and strong, and I'm confident his blocking would develop very nicely with Bugel's tutelage. My take on our situation right now is that our first priority is CB. I think Harris will make a very good starting corner in the league, and I think Wilds looks pretty promising, but CB is a position where you just can't have too much talent. So drafting Rolle or Pac Man at #9 is something I think we should do. DE is also something we could use, but I'm happy with the current situation and I would totally scratch DE off the list if we end up with Courtney Brown. I'm fine with the WRs we have, but if we add Mike Williams at #9 I won't be upset. But really, when you look at that situation, I personally don't see dire need at any position, not even CB. That's why I think it would be wise to trade down for extra picks and build depth. Miller would be my #1 target if we did that, and a close second would be one of those CBs like Marlon Jackson.