The Return Of Cb Stability

[GiantsSuck703]

Originally Posted by XXVI

I remember when Champ, Darrell, and Smoot were lined up back there, and I never thought any of them could be torched. When Darrell retired, still very few deep plays. Then when Champ left...yeah I think we need more stability. Springs is about 90 percent of Champ. Lets face it, we'll never EVER find another shut down corner like Darrell, and this may be stretching it, but even a Champ Bailey. Champ should be if not already one of the 100 greatest redskins. Fisher should be signed, and see if we can't trade in the draft for a guard and one more quality secondary guy. Draft later for quality (not superstar) but quality dl and ol. With Fletcher, Smoot, Springs, and Taylor, I'm sure we could get that blitz back without all the DL help. Bring Rogers down for those CB blitzes on Third and First downs, and let Taylor and (that one more s we need) take care of being torched, because you know adam crapuleta can't cover a camel in the desert.

If we pass on Alan Branch i will go insane, he will make Smoot,Springs and Rogers much better

[Crat92]

Originally Posted by GiantsSuck703

If we pass on Alan Branch i will go insane, he will make Smoot,Springs and Rogers much better

Can Branch keep his weight under control? They don't want another Sean Gilbert or Dan Wilkinson! Take Anderson.
It will be nice to have some stability at CB. Hopefully Smoot will work with Rogers on technique and catching the DAMN ball!

[GiantsSuck703]

Originally Posted by Crat92

Can Branch keep his weight under control? They don't want another Sean Gilbert or Dan Wilkinson! Take Anderson.

Why would you want Anderson, hes not even the best DE in the draft, that belongs to Gaines Adams, taking Anderson at 6 is a big reach, Branch is a run stuffer, we need that so Brandon Jacobs doesnt take up were Tiki left off and start rushing for 200 yards on us every game

[jrocx69]

Originally Posted by GiantsSuck703

If we pass on Alan Branch i will go insane, he will make Smoot,Springs and Rogers much better

it will benefit fletcher more than the DB's dude. gaines or jamaal would benefit the DB's more

[GiantsSuck703]

Originally Posted by jrocx69

it will benefit fletcher more than the DB's dude. gaines or jamaal would benefit the DB's more

Branch will make the whole defense better, Branch will also help the DBs because it will keep them from having to bite on Play action all the time

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by GiantsSuck703

Branch will make the whole defense better, Branch will also help the DBs because it will keep them from having to bite on Play action all the time

As you can tell from my sig, I'm with you -- but man, this guy's stock is dropping big time.

In addition to his alleged weight problem, he's been described as lazy and takes several plays off. His stats aren't all that impressive either. Now, that could be because he gathers so much attention and double teams that other guys wind up making the tackle. I'd be interested to know what other D-tackles are expected to go in the first round, but I haven't heard of any. Branch is practically the only player at his position that you hear about good or bad.

I used to be a 100% draft Alan Branch guy -- but the more negative things I hear about him, I have to admit that percentage has dropped to about 94-96%.

If we could trade down and be able to get the next best defensive tackle, and a defensive end, that would be ideal.

[GiantsSuck703]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

As you can tell from my sig, I'm with you -- but man, this guy's stock is dropping big time.

In addition to his alleged weight problem, he's been described as lazy and takes several plays off. His stats aren't all that impressive either. Now, that could be because he gathers so much attention and double teams that other guys wind up making the tackle. I'd be interested to know what other D-tackles are expected to go in the first round, but I haven't heard of any. Branch is practically the only player at his position that you hear about good or bad.

I used to be a 100% draft Alan Branch guy -- but the more negative things I hear about him, I have to admit that percentage has dropped to about 94-96%.

If we could trade down and be able to get the next best defensive tackle, and a defensive end, that would be ideal.

Amobi Okoye is the second rated DT in the draft

[GiantsSuck703]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

As you can tell from my sig, I'm with you -- but man, this guy's stock is dropping big time.

In addition to his alleged weight problem, he's been described as lazy and takes several plays off. His stats aren't all that impressive either. Now, that could be because he gathers so much attention and double teams that other guys wind up making the tackle. I'd be interested to know what other D-tackles are expected to go in the first round, but I haven't heard of any. Branch is practically the only player at his position that you hear about good or bad.

I used to be a 100% draft Alan Branch guy -- but the more negative things I hear about him, I have to admit that percentage has dropped to about 94-96%.

If we could trade down and be able to get the next best defensive tackle, and a defensive end, that would be ideal.

Isnt that the same reason Tommie Harris fell to the Bears?

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by GiantsSuck703

Isnt that the same reason Tommie Harris fell to the Bears?

Well, I don't remember what they said about Tommie Harris. He turned out to be a stud that's for sure.

Another factor that must be considered is who the draft prospects teammates are, how will they gel? Will there be good chemistry?

I go back to San Fransisco in the early 90's. They had just been eaten up by Emmitt Smith and the Cowboys in the NFC Championship game. So what do they do? They go out and promptly draft Dana Stubblefield from Kansas (who really was a good player as a 49er) in 1993, then they draft Bryant Young out of Notre Dame a year later. Next thing you know, they have the best tandem of defensive tackles in the league for years to come. Sometimes it works like that.

Then, you have your DeWayne Roberstons, Gerard Warrens, Jimmy Kennedys, Jonathan Sullivans -- you know, the busts. They're everywhere. But you have to wonder how much better those guys would have been if the right guy was lined up next to him? It's like talented musicians -- if they never find each other, one of them is unlikely to turn mediocre musicians into a great band. But when they do find each other, it's like magic.

Boy, I'm really rambling here... I'm not even sure what my point is ...

So yeah, maybe all the doubters are wrong about Alan Branch and he'll be our Dave Butz for years to come!