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theJBexperience · 03-24-2012, 03:46 PM

Have any insiders heard who our FO is interested in? I assume we'll be targetting the same positions in the draft that we did in free agency, except maybe WR. We haven't improved OL or CB, and there's no way Meriweather & Griffin are long term solutions at safety. So, we'll probably target OL, CB, and S. The OL class is deep, so I hope we can some away with one of these guys if not two:

Tackle

Nate Potter, Boise State: He is a poor man's version of former Boston College LT Anthony Castonzo, as he has the talent to earn a starting job in more of a zone scheme, but is going to need a year or two before he's ready physically to mature into the player he's capable of becoming.

Mitchell Schwartz, Cal: Displays solid athletic ability, but looks better suited to play on the right side in the NFL vs. less speed. A nice early/mid round type draft pick who should eventually fight for playing time.

Andrew Datko, FSU: He's a solid athlete who can bend, re-direct and block in space. However, he's had some struggles with power when trying to stay engaged and hasn't been able to stay healthy throughout his career. Nevertheless, in a weak offensive tackle class, he's one of the few prospects that possess the skill set to start in the NFL

Guard

Kevin Zeitler, Wisconsin: A tough, strong in-line guy who you can run behind and also has some coordination on the move. Not as effective in the pass game, but can mature into an average NFL pass blocker if he learns to get off the ball more consistently. Looks like a gritty type starter early on in his NFL career to me.

Brandon Washington, The U: The talent is there for this guy to mature into a guard you can win with consistently inside at the next level. He needs to improve his pad level in the in-line game and tighten up his footwork in all areas. However, with a year of seasoning he certainly should mature into an above-average guard in the NFL with the talent to start at right

The CB class is okay. I hope we get Brandon Boykin from Georgia for his versatility. He could return kicks and is a playmaker.

The safety class is really weak this year. That's why I wish we would've gone after a guy like Reggie Nelson.

03-24-2012, 03:46 PM	#11
theJBexperience Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 579	Re: Draft Strategy after the first round Have any insiders heard who our FO is interested in? I assume we'll be targetting the same positions in the draft that we did in free agency, except maybe WR. We haven't improved OL or CB, and there's no way Meriweather & Griffin are long term solutions at safety. So, we'll probably target OL, CB, and S. The OL class is deep, so I hope we can some away with one of these guys if not two: Tackle Nate Potter, Boise State: He is a poor man's version of former Boston College LT Anthony Castonzo, as he has the talent to earn a starting job in more of a zone scheme, but is going to need a year or two before he's ready physically to mature into the player he's capable of becoming. Mitchell Schwartz, Cal: Displays solid athletic ability, but looks better suited to play on the right side in the NFL vs. less speed. A nice early/mid round type draft pick who should eventually fight for playing time. Andrew Datko, FSU: He's a solid athlete who can bend, re-direct and block in space. However, he's had some struggles with power when trying to stay engaged and hasn't been able to stay healthy throughout his career. Nevertheless, in a weak offensive tackle class, he's one of the few prospects that possess the skill set to start in the NFL Guard Kevin Zeitler, Wisconsin: A tough, strong in-line guy who you can run behind and also has some coordination on the move. Not as effective in the pass game, but can mature into an average NFL pass blocker if he learns to get off the ball more consistently. Looks like a gritty type starter early on in his NFL career to me. Brandon Washington, The U: The talent is there for this guy to mature into a guard you can win with consistently inside at the next level. He needs to improve his pad level in the in-line game and tighten up his footwork in all areas. However, with a year of seasoning he certainly should mature into an above-average guard in the NFL with the talent to start at right The CB class is okay. I hope we get Brandon Boykin from Georgia for his versatility. He could return kicks and is a playmaker. The safety class is really weak this year. That's why I wish we would've gone after a guy like Reggie Nelson.