2012 NFL Mock Draft: The Titans and Alfonzo Dennard
by Jimmy on Jan 12, 2012 8:51 AM CST
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PrintRuss Lande put out another mock draft. This time it yields a much better result for the Titans (last time he had them taking Juron Criner, WR, Arizona). This time he has the Titans taking Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska:
Dennard is tough, instinctive and smart. He'd fit the Titans' scheme well, and he should be able to contribute as a rookie.
Dennard looks like a really good pick if the Titans are not able to reach an agreement with Cortland Finnegan and he walks in free agency.
You already know what I am going to say about that mock when you see that Alshon Jeffrey went 22nd to the Browns. There are some of you out there that think taking a WR in the first round is crazy. Well I think you are crazy. This offense has the chance to be dynamic if they can fix the line and get Kenny Britt back healthy. Get a stud to go opposite KB, move Nate Washington to the slot and Jake Locker goes to the Pro Bowl. Book it!
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Wow Jommy
There are some of you out there that think taking a WR in the first round is crazy. Well I think you are crazy
I’ve never thought of it like that… My eyes are open.
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I agree on the WR....
It’s a pass happy league now. You need weapons. Remind me again of where the Pats and Pack rank defensively compared to their seeding for the playoffs. If the right kind of WR is there, you take him. If not, you get whatever position is the best value that still fills a need.
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Playoff seeding isn't what counts
Its winning it all. Offense wins regular season games. Does it win SuperBowl’s? I guess we’ll see this year. If the Pats, Pack or Saints win I stand corrected, but I wouldn’t be surprised if none of them take it. Atrocious D’s.
by AntiguanTitan on Jan 12, 2012 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
I don't think its crazy, I think it might be a year too early.
Its definitely not our most dire need by a long shot this year. Everyone says we will have an elite offense with one more WR, but i disagree for this year.
If Hasselbeck starts, I’m sorry but we will never have an elite offense with this version of Hasselbeck. If Locker starts, we probably aren’t set up to have an elite offense either as it will only be his first year starting, and QB play is what really makes an elite offense. So why not take this year to upgrade our OL and defense and then (if all goes well) Locker will be ready to make that jump in 2013, so we draft a big time WR then.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 9:14 AM CST reply actions
Oi...
If Hasselbeck starts, I’m sorry but we will never have an elite offense with this version of Hasselbeck.
A bit overdramatic don’t you think? Hass was outstanding when he had Britt early in the year. Give him better receivers and his production should increase.
That is not however my reasoning for a WR in the first. You take him now for whichever QB is playing, and in two to three years hopefully he’s developed into a stud WR.
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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 12, 2012 9:42 AM CST up reply actions
Not overdramatic, realistic.
He is not going to suddenly become an elite QB at this age. He may have a few elite games here or there, but what we saw with him this year was the entire Hasselbeck experience.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 9:45 AM CST up reply actions
Okay, may not "elite," certainly it would be beneficial to have more than 1 capable receiver on this team Hasselbeck and Locker, no?
Damian Williams and Lavelle Hawkins were 2 of the worst receivers in the whole NFL last year, and I’m still going with the thinking any production from Britt (especially early on) will be considered a bonus.
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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 12, 2012 9:52 AM CST up reply actions
Woops, a few mistakes on the first line.
“Okay, maybe not “elite,” but certainly it would…
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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 12, 2012 9:55 AM CST up reply actions
It would be beneficial, sure. But its not our greatest need.
I could just as easily say wouldn’t it be beneficial to have a running game for our offense? Or for our defense to not give up as many points per game?
Taking a WR in the first round is a luxury pick for a team that can’t quite afford to be making luxury picks.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 9:59 AM CST up reply actions
I'm not opposed to a OL or DL pick. I would consider G, C, DE, WR and S for the 20th pick.
I certainly do not believe a WR in the first round is a luxury pick, it is a major weakness of this team.
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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 12, 2012 10:02 AM CST up reply actions
Its probably the 4th or 5th major weakness on this team.
And thats not something you take in the 1st round. I didn’t say WR at all is a luxury pick, but a first rounder probably is.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 10:06 AM CST up reply actions
Assuming we still get comp. picks
I would not mind going for a WR in the 3rd (even though I said I never wanted us getting 3rd round WRs anymore…)
But like you said, it is our 4th or 5th weakness, and it needs to be addressed that way.
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 10:07 AM CST up reply actions
A WR in the third round is probably the best place for it.
And we assumedly can still find some good talent there.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 10:18 AM CST up reply actions
Yep, like Damian Williams...
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Not every 3rd rounder is Damian Williams.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 10:20 AM CST up reply actions
or Paul Williams...
or Courtney Roby…
or Brandon Jones…
ugh… no more 3rd rounders. or 4th rounders
Hawk..
Chris Davis.
Ugh ugh ugh!!!
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 10:29 AM CST up reply actions
Don't look too hard at Tennessee's draft history with WRs.
It’s depressing.
"Do the Titans have a miracle left in them in what has been a magical season to this point? If they do, they need it now. Christie kicks it high and short. Gonna be fielded by Lorenzo Neal at the 25; he dishes it back to Wycheck; he throws it across the field to Dyson. 30, 40, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 5, endzone...touchdown, Titans! There are no flags on the field! It's a miracle! Tennessee has pulled a miracle! A miracle for the Titans!"
by TennesseeTyrants on Jan 12, 2012 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
KB makes me forget all of those failed attempts.
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 11:04 AM CST up reply actions
I wish it was that easy for me.
I have a recurring nightmare of Tyrone Calico tearing both ACLs at once. I weak in a cold sweat every time.
"Do the Titans have a miracle left in them in what has been a magical season to this point? If they do, they need it now. Christie kicks it high and short. Gonna be fielded by Lorenzo Neal at the 25; he dishes it back to Wycheck; he throws it across the field to Dyson. 30, 40, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 5, endzone...touchdown, Titans! There are no flags on the field! It's a miracle! Tennessee has pulled a miracle! A miracle for the Titans!"
by TennesseeTyrants on Jan 12, 2012 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
wake*
Not weak. I’m ridiculous.
"Do the Titans have a miracle left in them in what has been a magical season to this point? If they do, they need it now. Christie kicks it high and short. Gonna be fielded by Lorenzo Neal at the 25; he dishes it back to Wycheck; he throws it across the field to Dyson. 30, 40, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 5, endzone...touchdown, Titans! There are no flags on the field! It's a miracle! Tennessee has pulled a miracle! A miracle for the Titans!"
by TennesseeTyrants on Jan 12, 2012 11:08 AM CST up reply actions
STOP!!
MUST…. FORGET!!!!!11
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 11:08 AM CST up reply actions
He just ran too fast for his own knees...
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by TitanNDCClothing on Jan 12, 2012 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
I agree with this
We have far too many other needs (especially if Finny leaves) then to go for a luxury option with our first round pick
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 10:06 AM CST up reply actions
Even if said luxury option scores points??
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So we should draft another running back? or TE? or QB in the first?
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 10:22 AM CST up reply actions
QB, child please
TE, we already have Cook and Stevens (presumably)
WR, we have Washington, Britt (hopefully) and….. ?
RB….I’d take Richardson if he was there, but that’s just me
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I'm just saying we could use a OL who could help our offense score more points
or a DE that could get their offense off the field so we can score more points.
etc.
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
If they are your top prospect I would draft early (like the second round)
to avoid the chance of missing him.
Move on to your next option in importance of drafting needs.
I would say OL/DE/S/C(depending on what happens with Finny)LB all come before WR IMO
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 10:50 AM CST up reply actions
Damian & Hawk are enough Depth to battle Wash...
Richardson would be a great need since Ringer might not be able to return but I rather take a 3rd-4th rounder RB this year. Then wait until next year & shoot for Montee Ball. Ball to Richardson is like comparing Andrew Luck to Jimmy Clausen. Again, we do not need another 1st round WR. If we need to add a WR, there should be plenty in free agency.
I can see Munchak taking OG/C first. But we need DT/MLB/DE/S more than we need some additional offensive players!
by titanwarrior1 on Jan 13, 2012 10:49 AM CST up reply actions
Guard would be a waste at #1 pick
A true center is much more valuable than a guard.
by -Erock on Jan 12, 2012 4:51 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Re:
If Locker starts, we probably aren’t set up to have an elite offense either as it will only be his first year starting, and QB play is what really makes an elite offense.
If you’re drafting a WR, you’re drafting for future production anyways. WR’s typically take 2-3 years to develop.
Point is that you want that young WR here sooner than later, so he can learn the ropes with Locker. That way, if/when Locker does hit his stride, the receiver is up to speed and ready to produce.
Does that WR have to be a first rounder?
We have more pressing needs.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 10:29 AM CST up reply actions
I don't know. I wouldn't be pissed about it, though.
Everything in the draft is about value. So, I can’t really have an opinion on whether it would make sense or not without also knowing:
1. Presumed availability of other need positions/targets later in the draft
2. Prospect’s availability relative to his position on the Titans draft board
So, if Alshon Jeffrey drops to 20, and the Titans have him #5 overall on their board + see no other value from other receivers in the draft + think they can get productive players at DL/OL later in the draft, I’m fine with it. And, even just a mix of 2 of 3 of these makes me somewhat comfortable.
This is exactly how the Titans should be thinking of the draft
Look at the value of the players available and the value of the players that will be available when the Titans pick next versus the value of that player to the Titans current roster (how much of an upgrade is he over what we currently have?).
From my perspective, I think this draft is pretty deep for WRs…so, I don’t think taking a WR in the 1st round would be a good idea because I don’t think the talent level drops off in the 2nd/3rd rounds.
by shawneriksmith on Jan 12, 2012 11:27 AM CST up reply actions
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well i still think you are crazy
here is how i rank our needs:
1.OL
2.DE
3.S
4.LB
5.WR
6.DT
7.RB
8.TE
9.QB
now why are you going to draft wr when there are so many other pressing needs. the reason why were having problems in the passing game is because EVERYBODY KNEW WE WERE GOING TO PASS BECAUSE WE COULD NOT RUN THE BALL and we still acomplished alot. So i think we should sign Avery/ Hawkins to a one year and fix the running game and if we are still struggling passing the ball then draft someelse. seriouly people pace yourselves i understand that you to be competive early but if you think the titans should be drafting a wr i think you are wrong because we might draft a wr that will be a bust (especially considering our record in drafting wrs).
I agree with the avery signing
He could fully recover this offseason and have the opportunity to build chemistry with QBs. I’m all for adding a 3rd rounder to compete with hawkins and mariani. IMO Dwill has way more potential at returning kicks than mariani…especially with rule changes. I love marc, but he is a straight line runner with no moves…..he does have guts though…..keep him as Long snapper
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by zero defects on Jan 12, 2012 10:09 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
It's better to be dominate on one side of the ball, than average on both.
I think the benefits of drafting a WR to grow with Locker outweigh those of drafting a center for him to (look at Dalton and Green). Besides, this should also be considered a contingency plan. It wouldn’t be very smart to hope Britt’s at 100% knowing the length of time it takes to recover from an injury like that. Plus consider the injuries he’s had so far. It’s unwise to expect a healthy Britt for an entire season untill he shows he can do it. And we know how much the offense trailed off without a reciver like Britt. Also, if they get an OL player in the 2nd or 3rd, that would be like a 1st round pick for Munch.
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It would be if you could count on him being healthy at seasons start. And staying that way.
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Drafting players by position of need is usually the best way to end up with a terrible team.
Holes on the team should be filled based on overall draft strategy. This year we have something like 10 pics. Realistically we have 4 or 5 holes on this team that need filled, so we hope to fill as many holes as we can while picking up the best talent on the board.
I’ll make it easy, if Jefferies is on the board then we pick him if there are no elite Oline or DE’s left.
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2. S
3. MLB
4. RB
5. C
6. DT
7. WR
8. OLB
9. TE
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by titanwarrior1 on Jan 13, 2012 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
I prefer the three things that came after this pick rather than ours: Perry, Jeffery, Konz (and Glenn, who he doesn't have in the first round).
He also still has Criner in the first, which has to be considered comical.
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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 12, 2012 9:45 AM CST reply actions
i agree with Jimmy 150%
Having a great run game didn’t get us to the playoffs in 2009 and that was the best single season any running back has ever had in the history of the NFL. It also isn’t helping the Jags. I’m all for getting better interior lineman and I don’t care if its free agency or the draft, but we really need another legit possibly elite receiver. I feel like we should get the pieces to the passing game in place now, and let them improve while addressing other needs as we can.
Yea, lets just ignore our defensive woes in 2009.
A good running game and average QB play can get you to and win in the playoffs if your defense is good.
See: Texans, Ravens, 49ers.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 10:19 AM CST up reply actions
I'm not advocating for it, I'm just saying that its ignorant to say a running game doesn't matter.
When there are good teams who emphasize it.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 10:32 AM CST up reply actions
i never said it doesnt matter, but...
please name one superbowl winning team in the last 5 years that had a better running game than passing game. The Titans have always focused on the run game, I think it’s time for a change. You can keep that “ignorant smack talk” to yourself. it’s not my fault that almost no one agrees with you.
by Jason Jones on Jan 12, 2012 10:40 AM CST up reply actions
Steelers.
even thought they are fairly balanced now, but with Jerome Bettis… they were beasts.
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
Steelers over Seahawks.
Also, chill out. No need to get so testy here. Also, the one thing the superbowl winners do have, even with elite passing games? Good pass rushes. A good pass rush is probably more important than an elite passing attack. If you gave me the choice, I’d pick pass rush every time.
An elite passing attack without a defense is the Lions.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 10:45 AM CST up reply actions
The Patriots haven't won anything since their defense carried them to 3 superbowls.
And were bested by an average offense with an elite pass rush.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 10:51 AM CST up reply actions
They are still the #1 seed overall in the playoffs.
I do agree that defensive pass rush is huge in the post season (and in general). I’m just pointing out that an awful defense with an elite passing attack isn’t exactly a recipe for a horrible team. Of course, you’d like to have both. No team builds a defensive unit hoping that they won’t produce. Elite QB play trumps everything, though.
They didn't beat a winning team all season.
Easy to get to 13 wins when you play almost exclusively .500 or under teams.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 10:56 AM CST up reply actions
A little far from the point, aren't we?
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 1:10 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah. I guesso. I don't really know how we got here.
Anyone that’s watched the Patriots knows how horrible their defense was this year. Hell, Edelman played in the secondary some. And, 2 of Brady’s 3 leading receivers are Tight Ends. I just think it’s an excellent example of how strong the correlation is between wins and having an elite QB (not saying you don’t know any of this…)
An elite passing attack without a defense is the Lions.
or the Packers this year….
And everyone seems to think they will take it all.
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 10:52 AM CST up reply actions
The Packers atleast have a pass rush.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 10:53 AM CST up reply actions
and the worst defense in the league in yards allowed...
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 10:56 AM CST up reply actions
True, and we will see how it plays out.
Remember, the Giants almost beat them in the regular season.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 11:01 AM CST up reply actions
Point is, you don't >>need<< a defense if your offense is THAT elite.
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 11:04 AM CST up reply actions
a long with the most turnovers and INTs
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Most in INTs but tied for last in fumbles
no one is saying they can’t get picks, too bad they give up a shit-ton of yards in the process.
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 12:53 PM CST up reply actions
Not really. If you're going by sacks.
They finished with one more sack than we did.
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Just going by what I've seen watching their games.
They consistently had more pressure on the QB than we did, even without more sacks. I would bet they could probably sack Dan Orvlosky once…
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 11:02 AM CST up reply actions
Why do people bring up the Colts game like that was our defining game of the season?
You know the Playoff Version of the Texans lost to them too…?
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 11:09 AM CST up reply actions
its possible thats correct
i dont enjoy watching the steelers play football. My point is a team with an elite passing game will take you farther than a team with an elite running game. Also, I’m not trying to be cruel to you Bonzo. I just dont appreciate it when some takes something I say, then twists it around and calls it ignorant. I never said we dont need a run game, never said we dont need a good defense. I totally agree with you about the passing attack.
by Jason Jones on Jan 12, 2012 10:58 AM CST up reply actions
I understand, the ignorant thing wasn't meant to be an attack on you. Sorry if it came off that way.
It really bugs me when someone brings up 2009 as a reason we don’t need an elite running game, when our defense was awful that year and CJ was the only reason we didn’t go 3-13.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 11:00 AM CST up reply actions
oh ok
yeah i would love for us to have an elite run and passing game and an elite defense as well. If i had to pick just one, it would be the passing game. I do respect your opinion however.
by Jason Jones on Jan 12, 2012 11:16 AM CST up reply actions
I just dont appreciate it when some takes something I say, then twists it around and calls it ignorant.
That is Bonzo’s SuperPower though…
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 11:00 AM CST up reply actions
Well I never...
Thats just ignorant
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
That's Ignorant!
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
Here is the problem with Texans, Ravens, 49ers
compared to the Titans- they all have steady running backs that are going to consistently get 3-4 yards a carry. They methodically keep drives going. That isn’t CJ game, so to build around him like that is his game would be a mistake. That hasn’t worked since LenDale left.
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Again, not advocating for that style.
Just saying it can work. I’m definitely advocating for not ignoring our defense, though.
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by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 12, 2012 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
Drafting Alshon Jeffery in the first round is different than just drafting a wide receiver in the first round
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by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jan 12, 2012 10:27 AM CST up reply actions
I'm all for getting another WR to help out Locker down the road.
That being said, unless Jeffery is there at #20, then we should go with a OL I’m prefer Konz. Jeffery is the only WR outside of Blackmon that I feel is worth a 1st round pick. What could help Jeffery fall to us, if Wright’s production in helping RG3 this year and the hype around Floyd. But none of it really matter because they havent worked at the combine and thats where coaches get blow away by kids or “Fisherized”
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by Titans_Firefighter on Jan 12, 2012 10:51 AM CST reply actions
Look at the Falcons
Did drafting Julio Jones improve there offense? No they were statistically worse…Matt Ryan threw 400+ more yards in 2010 then in 2011 so please tell me how adding another WR will dynamically change this offense?
USC > UT (Both of them)
Julio was hurt will a pulled hammy most of the season.
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by Titans_Firefighter on Jan 12, 2012 11:13 AM CST up reply actions
Doesn't matter
He didn’t make an impact overall especially in the playoffs when his hammy was fine. We need to shore up our defense and o-line play before we add someone who may touch the ball 3 to 5 times a game.
USC > UT (Both of them)
It's called...wait for it....
Matt Ryan is hot garbage, and so is his O line.
"I can name 31 other starting running backs that would have made that play" 104.5 the zone
Drum roll please....
Which is precisely why we should address our o-line problems versus drafting another 1st Rd WR…
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by StPrattrick on Jan 12, 2012 12:54 PM CST up reply actions
Hmm I'm not disagreeing with you,
but Thor has shown a proclivity for taking second and third rounder OL and turning them into starters. I wouldn’t mind a first round C or G, but I don’t think we’ll do it.
"I can name 31 other starting running backs that would have made that play" 104.5 the zone
Why can't you address OL ANNNNND draft a stud 1RD WR?
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In what universe do you live in?
I’m all for drafting who is highest on our board but if Jeffery remaining and he is the top of our board and then 2nd on our board is a G/C who is still there I think we have to take the G/C. Just my opinion…
USC > UT (Both of them)
There are only 2 WRs in the drafted I would consider in the first round
and if they are gone, move on to the next option.
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HE IS A ROOKIE.
Do you think the Cardinals regret drafting Larry Fitzgerald even though he only had 750 yards as a rookie? Despite missing 3 games this year, Julio still ranks 17th all time (post merger) in receiving yardage for rookies (959 yards).
And, I’ll stop you before you bring up the Super Bowl thing. With the exception of possibly Big Ben, and Eli, every team to win the Super Bowl since Fitz has been in the league will be a future HOF (Rodgers, Brees, Manning, Brady).
Maybe its too soon to tell
But all I know is the Falcons had a worse stats and record then the previous season because they blew the draft on a WR.
USC > UT (Both of them)
It's so rare for a rookie to contribute immediately, especially at receiver.
That’s what when Kiper and the likes release draft grades just one year later it is so easy to be dismissive.
If the Falcons go to the Super Bowl next year and Julio goes off for 1500 yards, will you still say they “blew the draft on a WR”?
Teams that draft a receiver in the first round shouldn’t expect elite production in year 1. The development typically takes a while. Accordingly, so should the evaluations.
I don't mind a WR in the first round, if that's how it shakes out.
But I really want to fix the offensive line this offseason first and foremost, and if one of those top tier G/Cs is on the board when we draft, I’ll be pulling for them to take him.
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by TennesseeTyrants on Jan 12, 2012 11:11 AM CST reply actions
Get a receiver for Rusty and lets ride this train all the way to the Super Bowl!
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haven't decided.
I plan on having a new man crush at the beginning of every season. So since im done with Hawk. Im deciding whose next.
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my cheesy poem:
i dont mean to be pessimistic
but KB playing more than 5 games aint realistic
i hope i am wrong
and he stays healthy and strong
so we should take a WR with our first pick
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by stetix01 on Jan 12, 2012 11:44 AM CST reply actions
It was a valiant effort
"I can name 31 other starting running backs that would have made that play" 104.5 the zone
I'm no (TJ) Yates
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by stetix01 on Jan 12, 2012 1:17 PM CST up reply actions
Free agency is going to clear up the needs a bit.
At least I hope. I don’t expect a big splash, but it would help to get one solid player at a position of need.
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by nolesbroncos3456 on Jan 12, 2012 12:13 PM CST via Android app reply actions
richardson =Jim brown.
Powerback with high football iq.
by CJ2K shrine on Jan 12, 2012 2:13 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Montee Ball=Walter Peyton
richardson=Donal Brown, Felix Jones, MJD at best!
Trent is a speed/ cut RB. He is def not a Power Back! Montee Ball would be the best combination to spell/ combo CJ but he won’t be available until the 2013 draft…
by titanwarrior1 on Jan 13, 2012 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
DT from Memphis dontari poe
what do yall think of that dude? huge planet like sumofabitch that could play into Grays 3-4/4-3 scheme. I’m no where near an expert at d line strategies but it seems that DE generally do better when there is nice push in the middle.
by 29palmsTitan on Jan 12, 2012 3:44 PM CST via Android app reply actions
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