Kelly Jennings is probably the perfect player for them. He might be one of the better cover corners all around, he's pretty much, to me, the safest of the corners, becasue he has all sorts of ability and showed he could be very productive. He'll be put in a situation without a great deal of pressure as well, even though he will be expected to play well.
Mathias Kiwanuka is in a good position here, because he has the time to wait behind Strahan and obviously, with Umenyiora there he'll have someone opposite him to keep the pressure off.
I'll be back later with an overall look at what happened today, but right now I need a bit of a break.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Pick #29 J-E-T-S, #30 Indianapolis Colts
I'm not in love with this pick, primarily because they could go with Trey Teague for the next few years and go with a superior runner or even Winston Justice.
The Colts had a very obvious need to try and replace James. Addai has a lot of great skills and will be a very good fit to go with the turf and the system they run.
the Seahawks have a need at Corner, and a lot of guys, like Jimmy Williams and Ashton Yobouty are still there for them. I really like Max Jean-Gilles as a replacement for Hutch. The best way to keep the running game going as it has been would be to try and approximate Hutchinson. With Joseph gone, Gilles might do that, but its also true that they really do need a corner, or perhaps a safety to replace Marquand Manuel, though Ken Hamlin is supposed to be back.
The Colts had a very obvious need to try and replace James. Addai has a lot of great skills and will be a very good fit to go with the turf and the system they run.
the Seahawks have a need at Corner, and a lot of guys, like Jimmy Williams and Ashton Yobouty are still there for them. I really like Max Jean-Gilles as a replacement for Hutch. The best way to keep the running game going as it has been would be to try and approximate Hutchinson. With Joseph gone, Gilles might do that, but its also true that they really do need a corner, or perhaps a safety to replace Marquand Manuel, though Ken Hamlin is supposed to be back.
Pick #28 Jacksonville Jaguars
I really love this pick, because it gives them an intermediate threat and has great hands. Between Matt Jones, Lewis, and Reggie Williams, they have a lot of very big, very nice targets for the future, and they are a team that could take advantage of the Colts losing James to take over the division, at leat this year.
The Jets are now up again. Part of me thinks they should give themselves the bookends with Justice, and basically go from poor to great along the line right now. However, with Curtis Martin getting older, its very possible they could go for Joseph Addai or Lendale White or a defensive player.
The Jets are now up again. Part of me thinks they should give themselves the bookends with Justice, and basically go from poor to great along the line right now. However, with Curtis Martin getting older, its very possible they could go for Joseph Addai or Lendale White or a defensive player.
Pick # 27 Carolina Panthers
This pick actually surprises me. I really don't understand, especially given that they took Eric Shelton high last year, and they really haven't given him much of a shot. Stephen Davis is gone, so when they do this, they can't be expressing a great deal of faith in Deshaun Foster. This seems like too much of a luxury, especially when they could bring in a good tight end who would help change the offense.
Jacksonville could take Justice here, or again tight end. Another potential player could be Demeco Ryans, the linebacker from Alabama, which might address the loss of Akin Ayodele.
Jacksonville could take Justice here, or again tight end. Another potential player could be Demeco Ryans, the linebacker from Alabama, which might address the loss of Akin Ayodele.
Pick # 26 Buffalo Bills
I'm not surprised the Bears traded out of the first round pick, their was some thought they would. This means that they didn't trade down when they could get more for Whitner and traded up to get John McCargo, someone they could have gotten later. I really do not understand what the Bills are doing, though perhaps this pick could fit well in their offense. I'm surprised they haven't moved to improve their offensive line or receivers.
Carolina now has the opportunity to grab a great tight end, or perhaps a defensive player. Someone they might not have gotten.
Carolina now has the opportunity to grab a great tight end, or perhaps a defensive player. Someone they might not have gotten.
Pick #25 Pittsburgh Steelers
They have their guy, someone wh can take over for Randle-El right now. I think he's more of a second receiver, rather than Sinorice Moss, who I thought of primarily as a slot-guy only. I really am not a big fan of Moss, because he never really did anything in college. Holmes is also someone who could grow along with Roethlisberger.
The Bears have to be happy that they have the opprtunity to pick a quality wide-out, someone who could legitmately go opposite Mushin Muhammad. They might also go tight end, and both Lewis and Pope are there. I could also see them taking either a corner or Winston Justice. Although, if they could get the opposing receivers to carry lap-tops onto the field, that'd probably be enough to draw the ire of Ricky Manning
The Bears have to be happy that they have the opprtunity to pick a quality wide-out, someone who could legitmately go opposite Mushin Muhammad. They might also go tight end, and both Lewis and Pope are there. I could also see them taking either a corner or Winston Justice. Although, if they could get the opposing receivers to carry lap-tops onto the field, that'd probably be enough to draw the ire of Ricky Manning
Pick #24 Cincinnati Bengals
Johnathon Joseph is someone who could well be the heir to Tory James in the secondary. They need someone who will cover, more though, because the two guys they have gamble a bit too much. They get a lot of picks, but they might also be burned more than anyone. If you saw the Colts game ast year, you definetly saw that.
The Giants could use a receiver, as Amani Toomer is getting older, and Plaxico Burress is a prototype big receiver, but they could use a faster wideout, if only to inject more youth. They could again go DB, they've lost a couple in free agency. The addressed their need at LB with LaVar Arrington.
The Giants could use a receiver, as Amani Toomer is getting older, and Plaxico Burress is a prototype big receiver, but they could use a faster wideout, if only to inject more youth. They could again go DB, they've lost a couple in free agency. The addressed their need at LB with LaVar Arrington.
Pick #23 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Davin Joseph is the first guard selected, and played offensive tackle in college. So he's someone who provides depth. Frankly, if I'm Cadillac, I'll take anyone who blocked for A.D. and be happy. You've got some good interior players in the NFC South, guys like Kris Jenkins, Rod Coleman, and Maake Kemoeatu, so a quality guard is a must. I would have been happy for him, or another guard to fall to the Lions in the second round.
Cincinnati presumably needs defense, though because they signed Sam Adams they might not need to go inside. This could be a spot for Gabe Watson, to be the first Michigan player off of the board. There is also a huge need in the secondary. But it also wouldn't shock me to see them go with a tight end, either Marcedes Lewis or Leonard Pope, to open up the middle of the field.
Cincinnati presumably needs defense, though because they signed Sam Adams they might not need to go inside. This could be a spot for Gabe Watson, to be the first Michigan player off of the board. There is also a huge need in the secondary. But it also wouldn't shock me to see them go with a tight end, either Marcedes Lewis or Leonard Pope, to open up the middle of the field.
Pick # 22 San Fransisco 49ers
Manny Lawson finally goes, and unlike Julian Peterson, they have someone who naturally fits the 3-4 as an edge rusher. I think San Fransisco will get graded fairly high after the draft, because they got real playmakers on both sides of the ball.
Tampa is an interesting case. Again, I could see Justice going here, and there might be a need for a corner to eventually replace Ronde Barber, or a linebacker to take over for Derrick Brooks. They have a lot of younger players and not a great many needs. This is a good position to be in.
Tampa is an interesting case. Again, I could see Justice going here, and there might be a need for a corner to eventually replace Ronde Barber, or a linebacker to take over for Derrick Brooks. They have a lot of younger players and not a great many needs. This is a good position to be in.
Pick #21 New England Patriots
Laurence Maroney has home run potential every single time he touches the ball. Now they have someone who would be there for the next few years, and try to fill the other slots later on. I think we'll hear a lot of bitching about this pick, but frankly, they needed to address offense at some point.
The 49ers are up again. One would think they'd go defense, though potentially they could go wideout, or could go for Justice.
The 49ers are up again. One would think they'd go defense, though potentially they could go wideout, or could go for Justice.
Pick #20 Kansas City Chiefs
Tamba Hli is a good player. He is someone who can be very effective across from Jared Allen. He's a great person, and I remember how he was incredibly dominant against Florida State, and he seems like someone who could be very effective to go with Herman Edwards.
New England has an interesting problem. There is a need for the hybrid linebacker, Manny Lawson, to replace Willie McGinest. On ther other hand, they have an aging Corey Dillon who will need to be replaced soon. Also, with David Givens gone, there is a need for a wideout, and now both are available. Its funny, many of the national broadcasters seem to project an offensive player to them, but nearly every local beat writer sees them taking a linebacker or a corner. Let's see who wins out.
New England has an interesting problem. There is a need for the hybrid linebacker, Manny Lawson, to replace Willie McGinest. On ther other hand, they have an aging Corey Dillon who will need to be replaced soon. Also, with David Givens gone, there is a need for a wideout, and now both are available. Its funny, many of the national broadcasters seem to project an offensive player to them, but nearly every local beat writer sees them taking a linebacker or a corner. Let's see who wins out.
Pick #19 San Diego Chargers
Antonio Cromartie is the big gamble. He could be incredibly good, in terms of his physical tools, but he has' played and he was hurt last year. Watching the highlights of him, frankly is scary. Perhaps they could use him as a nickel guy for a year, to get some experience and to teach technique, or use him on the second receiver. Of those teams in the division, only the Raiders have an above average second receiver, so they might be able to afford the risk early on.
The Chiefs aren't going to go Justice , but they have to consider a wideout. Eddie Kennison isn't terribly good, but they need someone to be the second guy for many years to come. However, there is a big-time need for a corner as well.
The Chiefs aren't going to go Justice , but they have to consider a wideout. Eddie Kennison isn't terribly good, but they need someone to be the second guy for many years to come. However, there is a big-time need for a corner as well.
Pick # 18 Dallas Cowboys
This draft, actually, seems to be movingpretty quck, which means as we get to the playoff teams it will slow to a crawl.
I love Nick Saban's jacket.
Bobby Carpenter is a good fit, and as I said, he'll probably play inside, though he could be on the outside as well, as a kind of more conventional linebacker. I'm kind of surprised Justice has dropped like this.
San Diego has gotten lucky. They can go with a very real need, either by taking one of the receivers, or by taking Justice. They might try one of the corners, but those positions seem to be the biggest needs, either to protect Rivers or give him more weapons.
I love Nick Saban's jacket.
Bobby Carpenter is a good fit, and as I said, he'll probably play inside, though he could be on the outside as well, as a kind of more conventional linebacker. I'm kind of surprised Justice has dropped like this.
San Diego has gotten lucky. They can go with a very real need, either by taking one of the receivers, or by taking Justice. They might try one of the corners, but those positions seem to be the biggest needs, either to protect Rivers or give him more weapons.
Pick # 17 Minnesota Vikings
Greenway is a local kid, played at Iowa, from South Dakota. Greenway is a great playmakerwho will play well on the turf. They need som character guys, and while Greenway isn't the hitter Hawk is, he may be smarter, and might pick up the system better. Last year the Vikings had a lot of expectations. This year, with the number of moves they've made, not least of which is no longer having the unfrozen caveman coach, they could be a favorite
Dallas could go anywhere. Bill Parcells coached Bobby Carpenter's father, and might go for the kind of player he knows, though Carpenter would likely play inside. He could go with Winston Justice, to play the right side. He could also go for a corner, or someone who could play safety, such as Jimmy Williams.
Dallas could go anywhere. Bill Parcells coached Bobby Carpenter's father, and might go for the kind of player he knows, though Carpenter would likely play inside. He could go with Winston Justice, to play the right side. He could also go for a corner, or someone who could play safety, such as Jimmy Williams.
Pick # 16 Miami Dolphins
The team on the rise. Jason Allen was hurt, but in many ways is the prototype safety. I don't know, however, if this is the pick, combined with the other moves they've made, that gives them great value and also pushes them ahead of the Patriots I certainly do not think it will be this year.
I'm shocked no receiver has gone yet.
The Vikings have an interesting proposition here. Winston Justice would give them bookedn tackles to go along with Bryant McKinnie, and now with Hutch at guard and the return of Matt Birk, they could have an exceptional line. And you have to think that Andy Reid's draft mentality would have seeped into Brad Childress, at least somewhat. The Vikings could also go for one of the hybrid safety/corners who could eventually replace Darren Sharper. They could also go Greenway.
I'm shocked no receiver has gone yet.
The Vikings have an interesting proposition here. Winston Justice would give them bookedn tackles to go along with Bryant McKinnie, and now with Hutch at guard and the return of Matt Birk, they could have an exceptional line. And you have to think that Andy Reid's draft mentality would have seeped into Brad Childress, at least somewhat. The Vikings could also go for one of the hybrid safety/corners who could eventually replace Darren Sharper. They could also go Greenway.
Pick # 15 St. Louis Rams
Tye Hill is a good fit, I think, because they needed a cornerback. He is undersized, but with a lot of undersized receivers, and playing on artificial turf, they can take advantage of that speed.
Miami has an interesting choice here. Manny Lawson would be perfect for their conversion to a 3-4, becasue he's that perfect hybrid player. On the other hand, Winston Justice would look really good as an offensive lineman for the next ten years, although a man arrested for solicitation might have some issues on South Beach. There are also a lot of corners coming up, and Sam Madison was released.
Miami has an interesting choice here. Manny Lawson would be perfect for their conversion to a 3-4, becasue he's that perfect hybrid player. On the other hand, Winston Justice would look really good as an offensive lineman for the next ten years, although a man arrested for solicitation might have some issues on South Beach. There are also a lot of corners coming up, and Sam Madison was released.
Pick # E-A-G-L-E-S
Bunkley goes where he'll play, and probably play well. What I worry about is that he really only played for one year, and there is still a T.O. sized hole at wide receiver. The Eagles also show why you sometimes get lucky. Buffalo could have gotten Whitner later, yet they didn't have to give anyone up to get their guy.
The Rams will probably go with Greenway here, especially considering that the best tackle is gone. They don't need Winston Justice, because they took Alex Barron last year.
When exactly did Matt Leinart become the One?
The Rams will probably go with Greenway here, especially considering that the best tackle is gone. They don't need Winston Justice, because they took Alex Barron last year.
When exactly did Matt Leinart become the One?
Pick #13 Cleveland Browns
Kameiron Wimbley is perfect here, and the Patriots are broken hearted. He'll probably either start right away on one side with McGinest on the other, or play situationally. He's someone who seems to have been desired, unlike some past Browns picks. Now hopefully he won't hurt himself on the way the Cleveland, though he probably will be.
The Eagles get lucky, because they were talking about moving up to take Bunkley, and now he's fallen into their laps. Justice could be a pick, but they took Shawn Andrews to eventaully replace John Runyan, and Justice is really the type who could play right away. I would go defense, because that, more than anything, dropped off the face of the planet. They had real problems stopping the run, so a defensive tackle would fit in well.
The Eagles get lucky, because they were talking about moving up to take Bunkley, and now he's fallen into their laps. Justice could be a pick, but they took Shawn Andrews to eventaully replace John Runyan, and Justice is really the type who could play right away. I would go defense, because that, more than anything, dropped off the face of the planet. They had real problems stopping the run, so a defensive tackle would fit in well.
Pick #12 Baltimore Ravens
So I never thought that would happen. Ngata is the guy, certainly that Baltimore wanted, and if you're Cleveland you get anything, its worth it, especially if you aren't going to get that person anyway. Ngata is perfect for the Ravens, and now the Browns can get one of those DE-LB types who they can groom behind Willie McGinest, plus osmeone else late. They could also take Winston Justice here, as well.
Pick #11 Denver Broncos
The Broncos move up to take Cutler. What sort of puzzles me is that many of the same questions about Jake Plummer you can have about Cutler. He makes a lot of questionable throws. Still, he's got a year, at least, with Jake Plummer ahead of him so he'll have time to learn the system and get better. That being said, I don't think Cutler is the god that everyone is making him out to be.
The Browns need defensive help badly. They added a lot on offense, particularly on the line. The question now is, do they go with either Wimbley or Greenway, or go with Ngata as they prototype nose tackle. Now they have Ted Washington, who really is the prototype in that system. Either way, they will improve themselves.
The Browns need defensive help badly. They added a lot on offense, particularly on the line. The question now is, do they go with either Wimbley or Greenway, or go with Ngata as they prototype nose tackle. Now they have Ted Washington, who really is the prototype in that system. Either way, they will improve themselves.
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