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Defensewins · 04-03-2005, 02:30 PM

Here is wishful thinking:
I have seen on some recent Mock Drafts that Texas LB Derrick Johnson may be available when we pick 9th. Doubtful, but it could happen.
If so, we should not hesitate to draft DJ.
DJ is one of the few blue chip-can't miss top talents in this draft; ala Sean Taylor and Lavar Arrington were in their draft class.
DJ is rated one of the top 3-5 players (talent wise) in this draft. However since DJ plays LB and some moronic teams (like SF this year) insist on picking weak QB's early, he may drop a few spots.
Last year Sean Taylor was rated top 3 talent wise in his draft class, but dropped a few spots because he plays safety and Phillip Rivers was drafted way too high.
These are the kinds of bargains/steals you look for at the top of the first round, even though LB might not be our biggest need. This guy would be a steal at #9.

04-03-2005, 02:30 PM	#1
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,765	Derrick Johnson Here is wishful thinking: I have seen on some recent Mock Drafts that Texas LB Derrick Johnson may be available when we pick 9th. Doubtful, but it could happen. If so, we should not hesitate to draft DJ. DJ is one of the few blue chip-can't miss top talents in this draft; ala Sean Taylor and Lavar Arrington were in their draft class. DJ is rated one of the top 3-5 players (talent wise) in this draft. However since DJ plays LB and some moronic teams (like SF this year) insist on picking weak QB's early, he may drop a few spots. Last year Sean Taylor was rated top 3 talent wise in his draft class, but dropped a few spots because he plays safety and Phillip Rivers was drafted way too high. These are the kinds of bargains/steals you look for at the top of the first round, even though LB might not be our biggest need. This guy would be a steal at #9.