my draft can beat up

[frogger]

 

first complete first round of free agency, get Jon Runyan, yes he might be over rated, but that's why we know his name. and he has been on two losing super bowl teams. but he has passion something Mike Williams lacks.

 

while we are at it Get Larry Allen too, we still have the cap room, we can afford him, these two additions along with the growth of Peters (not meant to be funny) Fowler and a rebonding Villarrial means more time for passing, and better lanes for running. Keep a rookie, Gandy and Preston as back ups.

 

Trade Moulds for a 2nd round, maybe the Eagles.

 

then

1(8)-Vernon Davis-gives us a go to playmaker opposite Evans. like SD we do not have a impact 2nd WR, we have a big play WR (Evans) and a play making TE (Davis). (this is under the idea Ngata, and Williams are drafted already) What The sporting News says:

War Room analysis

Hands: Has soft hands and catches the ball well. Is a tenacious receiver. Has a big vertical leap. Wins jump balls and makes acrobatic catches. Grade: 8.3.

 

Patterns: Has a great understanding of the passing game. Knows how to beat man and zone coverage. Has elite speed for the position. Can stretch defenses but is willing to play in short and intermediate zones. Can turn short routes into long gains. Excels at running routes. Shows the burst to create separation in open field. Grade: 8.5.

 

Run after catch: Speed makes him a scoring threat any time he touches the ball. Is elusive; makes defenders miss. Can outrun most defenders. Grade: 8.5.

 

Release: Is quick off the line and shows the burst to keep defenders away. Sometimes struggles if defenders lock on. Combination of quickness and athleticism creates mismatches. Grade: 7.9.

 

Blocking: His only weakness. Gets to the second level quickly but struggles to hit linebackers. Has great strength but does not use hands well and has trouble at the point of attack. Must improve technique. Would work best as an H-back or "move" tight end who won't need to block. Grade: 7.6.

 

Bottom line: A super athlete, Davis has prototypical size, strength and outstanding speed for his position. His playmaking ability is a result of great instincts, good attitude and a strong work ethic. With his physical attributes and skills, Davis, an early-entry junior, is the top tight end in this class and a potential top 15 pick.

On their website they have us picking him

 

 

2-Darnell Bing-Has the size you look for in a safety (6'1.5 219). starter at SS in rookie year. TSN:Is a physical specimen and a powerful defender who runs well for his size. Is an explosive defender; hits like a linebacker. Excels at being the eighth defender in the box. Can blitz off the corner. Uses his hands well in the running game; can disengage blocks and get to the ball carrier. Has great ball skills for a bigger safety. Covers ground in the passing game; gets a good jump on routes and can separate receivers from the ball. Has a knack for making big plays. Plays with a mean streak

 

2b-Gabe watson-he will fall, mark my words, his workout numbers are less than average, and his tape tells another story from what scouts saw at the senior bowl, however he is a space eater. TSN:War Room analysis

Against the run: Is a prototypical nose tackle who keeps opponents from running up the middle. Plays with outstanding leverage and discipline at the point of attack. Overpowers opponents on impact; demands double teams. Was the most dominant run defender at the Senior Bowl. Takes plays off, however. Lacks range. Makes few plays outside the tackle box. Grade: 8.2.

 

Pass rush: Possesses few moves but has the power to collapse the pocket by bull rushing. Gives up on pass rush when initial move is blocked. Must expand repertoire to become an every-down lineman. Grade: 7.8.

 

Initial quickness: Is not fast but has good short-area quickness. Can get off the ball and into opponents quickly. Shows decent straight-ahead quickness but has stiff hips and is slow out of stance when moving laterally. Grade: 7.9.

 

Run/pass recognition: Has great instincts for the run; senses when down blocks and double teams are coming. Is disciplined in technique; doesn't overpursue against the run and stays in pass-rush lanes. Is slow to read pass vs. play-action. Grade: 8.0.

 

Pursuit/tackling: Lacks the athleticism and speed to be a major factor in pursuit. Is a sure tackler inside the tackle box but doesn't play well in open field. Grade: 7.7.

 

Bottom line: There have been questions about Watson's work ethic and attitude for most of his career, but he made a good effort to silence critics with a dominant performance during Senior Bowl week. He closed the gap on Ngata, but Watson's lack of mobility and past attitude problems still will be a factor. He is the perfect fit for nose tackle in a 3-4, and although he grades out as an early second-rounder, he could sneak into first round.

 

 

 

3-Jason Avent-starter opposite Evans, reminds me of Anquan Boldin, TSN: Is polished and consistent. Runs excellent routes and gets in and out of breaks with a burst. Reads coverages well and finds soft spots in zones. Uses quickness, vision and body control to beat man-to-man coverage. Has good size and strength. Shows excellent hands and can make all the catches -- on the run, across the middle, in traffic or downfield. Snatches passes at full speed. Secures the ball well. Is an aggressive blocker. Is coachable.

 

3b-Anthony Smith-Future at FS, TSN:Has good speed. Has great instincts, dissects plays quickly and gets great breaks on the ball. Reads routes well; puts himself in position to make plays. Has great ball skills and good hands. Is a capable blitzer and pass rusher. Fills hard in the running game. Is durable and dependable. Plays with passion and intensity.

 

4-Jeremy Trueblood-I think he'll fall into the 2nd day, where he could be a steal.

has been compared to Runyan, now he is Runyans back up, and the Rookie we keep on the team at lineman TSN:War Room analysis

Run blocking: Has great size. Moves very well and finishes blocks. Has a daunting reach (34 1/2 inches) and huge hands (10 1/2-inch span). Must learn to play with better knee bend and leverage. Plays high and lets defenders get under his pads. Shows a good first step and takes good angles. Isn't explosive but engulfs defenders. Grade: 7.0.

 

Pass blocking: Works well to lock on and sustain blocks. Has a huge wingspan. Shows good footwork and quickness. Must improve technique. Tends to lose leverage and get off-balance. Struggles against quicker defensive ends. Needs to improve hand usage in protection. Grade: 7.0.

 

Initial quickness: Is surprisingly quick for his size. Has trouble against elite speed rushers but settles well in protection and stays under control. Sometimes comes out of his stance too high. Grade: 7.2.

 

Strength: Is stronger in upper body than in lower body. Plays with a good base. Struggles against more athletic defensive ends who can get under him. Sometimes has trouble with bull rushers. Grade: 7.1.

 

Mobility: Lacks the elite athleticism. Works well going forward; is especially quick in run blocking. Isn't the best at moving laterally. Lacks ideal body control in open field. Struggles to redirect. Grade: 7.2.

 

Bottom line: Trueblood, a three-year college starter, is a solid player who gives his all on every down. He has the size and quickness to play right away in the NFL but would benefit from some time to develop behind a veteran. The talent and depth of the '06 tackle class might push Trueblood out of the top spots, but he still will have a chance to be a Day 1 pick.

 

 

 

5-Danieal Manning CB at 5'11" 202 pounds, What TSN says: Is versatile with average size and speed. Is good in run support, and takes good angles to the ball. Is a solid tackler who wraps up the ball carrier. Is fluid, and changes directions without losing much speed. Has average range in zone coverage. Has good ball skills, and is a natural playmaker. Is a threat to score on any interception

 

6-Ryan LaCasse-LOLB, played End in college, but is a gifted athlete, stands 6'2" 250 pounds, strong enough to take on TEs, and fast enough to keep up with them, is a project, but could turn out to be a Rosie colvin type, as a rookie he could be a pass rushing specialist and a special teamer.TSN:Has upfield speed to beat opponents to the corner. Possesses good body control, and can shoot inside gaps on stunts. Is a good open-field tackler. Contains outside runs. Has a knack for causing fumbles. Plays with intensity, and shows a high football IQ.

 

 

 

7-De'Arrius Howard-RB, 6' 230, from Ark, had a very good shrine game. could prove to be a very good 2nd RB. TSN:has nothing

[Dibs]

Totally agree about Davis though....

as I see it there are 8 top 1st rounders(& no, this does not include Ngata)

Marv is headed in the right direction, fill the holes with adequate players & draft THE BEST AVAILABLE PLAYER...of course the best available is open to conjecture

My top 8 without doubt is(in no order)

Bush

Leinart

Davis

Cutler

Young

Ferguson

M Williams

Hawk

At least one WILL be available when we pick at 8

If one of the QBs fall to us...either trade down with some QB hungry club(Min) or grab him ourselves. It's hard to build a champion without one & there is the smallest of possibilities that JP does not become the HOF we require.

As for Rounds 2 & on....I like your thoughts but find it hard myself guessing what will happen past pick 17 let alone 7 rounds.

[scribo]

I really like the draft, but I am not sure Watson, Avent or Trueblood will fall to the positions you have the Bills drafting them at. I am still firmly on the Vernon Davis bandwagon, but I would take D'Brick over Davis.

 

My top eight (for the Bills):

Mario Williams

Ferguson

Davis

Hawk

Huff

Bunkely

Nagata

Bush