Post-Combine mock!!!

[Biggems]

I am not completely sold on this draft as far as who I like and so forth........but I will say this.....with pick 69, you knocked it out of the park.

E Wood is going to be a stud in the NFL. The fact that he is one of the best Centers in the draft is great, as it would push Gurode to fix his flaws or become a bench warmer......but also, he can play both Guard positions. So the versatility he would give the interior of our line would be tremendous.

[Sam I Am]

Originally Posted by Alexander

I have seen several mocks that now have him cracking the first round. Typically when you see movement like that, it means he is on the rise.

If he does, I think someone isn't doing their homework. The guy is supposed to have several negatives. Jumping out of a pool on Youtube doesn't get you into the first round unless the person drafting you is an idiot.

Now, don't take that as I don't like the kid. I'm just positive he isn't a first rounder. Those mocks that have him as one are only because they saw the Youtube video.

[DaBoys4Life]

Originally Posted by Biggems

I am not completely sold on this draft as far as who I like and so forth........but I will say this.....with pick 69, you knocked it out of the park.

E Wood is going to be a stud in the NFL. The fact that he is one of the best Centers in the draft is great, as it would push Gurode to fix his flaws or become a bench warmer......but also, he can play both Guard positions. So the versatility he would give the interior of our line would be tremendous.

Yeah Wood is a good pick up and gives us even more flexibility along the Oline so we can figure out where to plug everyone at.

Originally Posted by nyc

If he does, I think someone isn't doing their homework. The guy is supposed to have several negatives. Jumping out of a pool on Youtube doesn't get you into the first round unless the person drafting you is an idiot.

Now, don't take that as I don't like the kid. I'm just positive he isn't a first rounder. Those mocks that have him as one are only because they saw the Youtube video.

I think you being overly critical of the youtube video. I don't think it's a big deal nor do I factor it in his draft value at all. I do think he had a monster senior season a good senior bowl topped off by a good combine. Of course he has negatives all players have negatives even the #1 prospect is going to have negatives. However, his positive out weight his negatives and his athletic ability is going to be very hard for scouts to pass up. The thought of what he could be is what is making his stock rise so much. He's going to be really good for really long no matter who drafts him.

[SLATEmosphere]

Taking a 3-4 DE in the second is an incredible waste. They can still be had in the 4th-5th.

[DaBoys4Life]

Originally Posted by SLATEmosphere

Taking a 3-4 DE in the second is an incredible waste. They can still be had in the 4th-5th.

How is drafting a potential starter a waste ?

Marcus Spears was drafted in the first round....admit it you don't know what you're talking about.

[28 Joker]

I like Eric Wood at center but not as a front line or dominant guard, imo. He would be serviceable at guard and nothing special, imo. He has some flaws that would be exposed more at guard, imo. I have not watched him, but I"ve read up on him. He can be bull rushed by bigger defensive tackles. He can be pushed back in pass protection, so he may have trouble anchoring against bigger defensive tackles. Wood is a little stiff, and he isn't a natural knee bender. He can take bad angles on blockers at the second level and has average awareness. He's not a road grader. He will need to get stronger in his lower body.

Andre Gurode isn't above making a mistake, but not many players are above that. Gurode has been to the Pro Bowl three straight years at center and started twice.

Why some want to move a Pro Bowl center to guard is beyond me. I don't understand it. He's your best offensive linemen. You need a serviceable player to back him up. Gurode is just 30, and offensive linemen can play at a high level well into their 30.s Kevin Mawae is one example.

Lastly, I think Wood has worked his way into round 2.

[DaBoys4Life]

Originally Posted by 41gy#

I like Eric Wood at center but not as a front line or dominant guard, imo. He would be serviceable at guard and nothing special, imo. He has some flaws that would be exposed more at guard, imo. I have not watched him, but I"ve read up on him. He can be bull rushed by bigger defensive tackles. He isn't a natural knee bender. He can take bad angles on blockers at the second level. He's not a road grader. He will need to get stronger in his lower body.

Andre Gurode isn't above making a mistake, but not many players are above that. Gurode has been to the Pro Bowl three straight years at center and started twice.

Why some want to move a Pro Bowl center to guard is beyond me. I don't understand it. He's your best offensive linemen. You need a serviceable player to back him up. Gurode is just 30, and offensive linemen can play at a high level well into their 30.s Kevin Mawae is one example.

[View Full Quote]Lastly, I think Wood has worked his way into round 2.

He might have which makes me sad =/. All of the players I want will be gone before we get a chance to pick =/.

[MarionBarberThe4th]

pass.

[DaBoys4Life]

Originally Posted by MarionBarberThe4th

pass.

L o L that seems a little petty to me however, I'm glad you don't like it means there must be something good about it =).