OldTimer1960 Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 There are maybe 5-7 players that should be considered at #3 based on all the reading that I've done (mostly ProFootballWeekly and GMJr/SportingNews along with NFL Network). My $.02 worth: 1. Marcell Dareus - I think he is a very "safe" pick in that he will almost certainly help the run defense significantly. He can play in both the 3-4 and 4-3 looks and will be valuable. 2. Von Miller - lots of production and athletic ability. I like Miller and think he can really help the pass rush and will be an improvement in run D, too. 3. Patrick Peterson - not sold on him being a top CB and I don't know if he can be an Ed Reed type Safety. He could be a dynamite kick returner, but #3 is too high for a great KR and OK-good CB or Safety. If the Bills pick him, they might have the best set of KR ever with Spiller, Peterson, McKelvin and McGee. Is Peterson another Rod Woodson? I don't know, but I thin 3 is too rich for him. 4. AJ Green - Looks to be a great WR with the work-ethic and talent to excel. The Bills don't have a glaring need at WR and w/o a QB and OL upgrade could Green fulfill his potential? 5. Cam Newton - I hate most everything I've read about him. I don't care how great an athlete he is or how strong his arm is. Too much off-field stuff and zero experience calling plays and passing in a pro-style offense. Can he do it? Who knows? But #3 is too high to gamble on a guy like this. 6. Blaine Gabbert - I like his athletic ability and reported intelligence and work-ethic, but his production (admittedly with a weak supporting cast) leaves a lot to be desired this high in the draft. 7. Nick Fairley - great athlete, bad body for this high of a pick. Does he play hard and train hard enough to be great? I don't think so. Just my opinion, but I'd rate these guys as: 1. Dareus and Miller (tie) 2. AJ Green in spite of much bigger needs 3. Patrick Peterson 4. Blaine Gabbert - at least he reportedly has the work-ethic and intelligence to maybe grow into a good starter. 5. Nick Fairley - top athlete, if they can light a fire he might be great. 6. Cam Newton - huge gamble on 1 year of production in a non-pro-style offense with off-field concerns to boot. Comments welcome!
Pete Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 almost my sentiments exactly. I would flip flop Peterson and Fairley and we would be in complete agreement. And I agree with all your assessments
The Cincinnati Kid Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 I am in total agreement as well. Nicely said. I am in the Miller/Dareus camp as well. Personally, I think that Green is the Dark Horse Candidate to go Number 1 to Carolina. That would set off a whole string of god-knows-what... Bills overlook Newton and take the Defender Denver passes on.
outsidethebox Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 It seems to me this draft appears to be a little weak. I see no sure fire superstars, just a bunch of solid players. I don't think you pay #3 money to a solid player. It might be best this year to trade out of the #3 spot if they can.
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