Philip Merling Article

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by mooby

I hope I'm wrong when I say this, but to me Phillip Merling is more of a run stuffing defensive end then a pass rusher. I was watching some of his highlights on NFLN today and he didn't really stand out as a pass rusher.

We already have a pass rusher in Carter, we need a run-stopping DE and someone to eventually replace Daniels.

[SmootSmack]

For more picks in later rounds (possibly later in the 2nd and early 4th and 5th). I don't exactly know. I just know that they're starting to think that that pick might be easier to trade and help them achieve their goal of stocking up on mid-round picks. And they think there are a couple of potential trade partners.

It will really depend on how the draft unfolds.

[Skinny Tee]

I like the sound of Merling with our first. WR shouldn't be that big of a need that we need to address with our early picks.

[Stuck in TX]

Its all up and crazy right now. I just watched the Sports Center Mock Draft Special and they have us getting Merling as well, but with almost the entire first ten picks, there was almost always a mention of trading up or down. I would not be surprised if anything happened. Every year it gets more and more unpredicatable! As far as Merling is concerned, I think he would be a great pickup but only because the CB talent is low this year. I would much rather draft a CB in round one. Maybe next year.

[SKINSnCANES]

i dont like the notion of trading our second round pick for mid round picks...Id much much rather trade mid rounds with our second to move up slightly in the second to ensure we get the guy we want

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by SKINSnCANES

i dont like the notion of trading our second round pick for mid round picks...Id much much rather trade mid rounds with our second to move up slightly in the second to ensure we get the guy we want

Sort of like we did for McIntosh