April 28th, 2011 at 10:04 PM ^
I like Carimi better than Castanzo, either way you get a big tough road grader.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:07 PM ^
either Cameron Jordan or Daquan Bowers they could also have a nasty D-line
April 28th, 2011 at 10:09 PM ^
There has to be something more going on with Bowers' knee. He was projected as possibly the 1st overall pick not too long ago.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:12 PM ^
Clayborn has shoulder issues and didnt produce but he just got picked over Bowers
April 28th, 2011 at 10:15 PM ^
The other day I heard on ESPN that scouts were concerned that Bowers knee was a "ticking time bomb" that can go off at any time and end his career. Not many teams want to waste a first round draft pick on some guy who might only be able to play for a couple of years. Although if he is able to stay healthy he would be one of the biggest steals of the draft. That kid has tremendous talent and phyiscal ability.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:20 PM ^
For the Lions in the second round. The new Steel Curtain.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:14 PM ^
One of my classmates from Med School is an orthopedic surgeon at the Andrews institute. He basically said that Bowers knee has a huge osteochondral defect. Basically the knee is degenerative and he will be able to max out at 3-5 years. At some point 3-5 years of an amazing player will be worth it but that is probably not in the first round.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:08 PM ^
The Falcons just traded Matt Ryan, Roddy White, their next four 1st-round picks, Section 313 of the Georgia Dome, and three of the real housewives of Atlanta to Tampa Bay for their #20 pick.
Lord they gave up a lot for Julio Jones.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:11 PM ^
20. Tampa Bay: Adrian Clayborn (DE) Iowa
On the Clock: Kansas City
April 28th, 2011 at 10:12 PM ^
Nick fairley was a dominant DT. Fast, instinctive, and frankly ridiculous. He isn't Suh - articulate, well spoken and willing to kill at all times. But he will feel like he has to be to keep with those guys.
Here is the thing that is the most interesting in my mind - the fact that people thought that the Lions would draft a cornerback. The Lions will not I REPEAT will NOT draft a cornerback high. Ever....because they are a Tennessee defense and the Tennessee defense believes in pressuring the offense with their front four and dropping seven. The front four is all that matters.
With that in mind - it's a great pick. They were only going to pick Fairley, Kerrigan or Bowers. Bowers knee must have been a real problem and they probably thought Kerrigan was a 3-4 at his size. Leaves Fairley as the most logical pick. My guess is they were trying to trade out of the spot because they were sure that the Vikings were going to pick him. When they didn't they wasted no time in sending in their pick.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:13 PM ^
Am I the only one who was never enamored with Adrian Clayborn?
April 28th, 2011 at 10:15 PM ^
Maybe that's just because Taylor Lewan neutralized him so well.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:23 PM ^
We all saw him get dominated by a rs freshman. The dude was so gassed
April 29th, 2011 at 10:41 AM ^
He can be abeast but we contained him last year. I remember the TV showing him on the sidelines totally gassed after M's first or second drive.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:14 PM ^
Me either. His conditioning would worry me more than anything. Every time the camera was on him, he was on one knee sucking wind.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:15 PM ^
Trent Cole did not go to Iowa he went to Cincinnati just to clraify for anyone who may have been confused by Gruden's comments
April 28th, 2011 at 10:15 PM ^
April 28th, 2011 at 10:18 PM ^
A great season.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:23 PM ^
You're absolutely right, but it isn't out of the question with Cambell (or some other big DT) in the 3-tech, provided he (Martin) cuts down on injuries.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:19 PM ^
david molk
April 28th, 2011 at 10:21 PM ^
Molk is going to have to put on some weight between now and then if he is going to have a shot at a first round pick. He reminds a bit of the center from PSU a few years ago the Steelers drafted. He went in the 6th round.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:22 PM ^
For a first round pick? Guard and Center picks have to be exceptional to make round 1.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:23 PM ^
No, I don't. Probably a mid-2nd, but he could beat it if he stays healthy and plays really well against OSU.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:16 PM ^
If a little Jersey Shore.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:22 PM ^
21. Cleveland (through Kansas City): Phil Taylor (DT) Baylor
On the Clock: Indianapolis
Note: Kansas City got Cleveland's 1st round pick (27th overall) and 3rd round pick.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:26 PM ^
Thus dooming his knee to the "Cleveland Curse".
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<br>Really, the Pats should take him. If he's only an impact for 2-3 years, it'll help finish Brady's career, and they don't like paying guys their next big contract, so they won't have to worry after the rookie one anyway.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:27 PM ^
22. Indianapolis: Anthony Castonzo (OT) Boston College
On the Clock: Philadelphia
April 28th, 2011 at 10:28 PM ^
Anthony Castonzo
April 28th, 2011 at 10:30 PM ^
Peyton.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:29 PM ^
No Heyward in the first round.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:32 PM ^
Obligatory 'MERICUH moment.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:33 PM ^
Detroit could be looking at Bowers in the 2nd round. Should they take him?
April 28th, 2011 at 10:34 PM ^
I wanted the armed forces members to start the "WE WANT FOOTBALL" chant while they were on stage
April 28th, 2011 at 10:35 PM ^
23. Philadelphia Danny Watkins (OG) Baylor
On the Clock: New Orleans
April 28th, 2011 at 10:35 PM ^
Lots of good DE's in this draft. I bet we still see one taken at some point.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:42 PM ^
1st round RB. They need the defensive help.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:42 PM ^
24. New Orleans: Cameron Jordan (DE) California
On the Clock: Seattle
April 28th, 2011 at 10:44 PM ^
Lions new game plan: injure aaron rodgers, jay cutler, and whoever the vikings throw out there and pray to god your corners can cover for 2 seconds.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:46 PM ^
Stop the Vikings from running and scare whoever is Minnesota's QB into throwing right to those CBs.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:52 PM ^
Precisely. Build on your strength and stabilize the other areas. Also don't let good talent slide.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:51 PM ^
25. Seattle: James Carpenter (OG) Alabama
On the Clock: Baltimore
April 28th, 2011 at 10:55 PM ^
I know the draft isn't even over but why not.
1. Lions are top 5 in the league in sacks.(suh has 12+)
2. Delmas has 8+ int
3. Lions are top 5 in the league in forced turnovers.
4. Matt Staffords starts 16 games.
April 28th, 2011 at 11:02 PM ^
Please, please, please!!!!!!!!!
April 28th, 2011 at 10:55 PM ^
It seems like these drafts go more or less as predicted for about the first 15-20 picks, then it turns into something different.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:58 PM ^
But I thought this one got wacky as soon as Atlanta made the trade, and imploded when the Vikes took a QB.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:59 PM ^
The "experts" had no fucking clue this year.
eg: all qb's getting their first paychecks, quinn, A. smith
April 28th, 2011 at 11:00 PM ^
A Vikings!
April 28th, 2011 at 11:01 PM ^
Baltimore passed?
April 28th, 2011 at 11:04 PM ^
when he left, Baltimore doesn't know what to do anymore!
April 28th, 2011 at 11:02 PM ^
Wow, how much better Detroit would have been with Mayhew at the helm instead of Millen. Any coach having the luxury (so far) of a talent evaluator like Mayhew has to have life easier.