I like the way you addressed the offensive line in rounds 2 and 3. You added a SS from Alabama. That was a good address. You drafted a QB and ILB. That was good. I like the fact that you let Davis and Colombo go. I don't like Kosier at RG. I think that is a bad fit. He's not big or strong enough over there, I don't think. Kosier has been hurt two out of the last three years (and will be 33), and Romo was knocked out for the year when Kosier wasn't in there. He was hurt playing center and missed time due to injury. I'd upgrade Kosier with Leroy Harris. He will play at 27 next year, and he will not cost a mint to sign. He's athletic and stronger than Kosier. JMO Logan Mankins is going to cost a mint, and I don't see Dallas putting that much money in a guard. JMO It's hard to justify giving Mankins more money than Leonard Davis when Davis needs to be replaced now. Plus, Marco Rivera didn't exactly turn out too well.
Obviously, I don't like taking a CB in round 1 for several well documented reasons. This team is hurting up the middle. I'd rather have a B.J. Raiji type of NT or DE or S if you go defense.
First, Terence Newman has at least two more prime years left, imso. He's earned the right to continue to start, and that shouldn't even be up for debate, imso. The Giants didn't move Corey Webster to safety or cut him when their secondary and defense was in shambles.
They added multiple safeties and defensive linemen to turn their defense around. They added pass rush in their defensive line. Patrick Peterson is a guy that some scouts say may fit better at safety. He will go in the top 6 based on his athletic ability, imo. There will be some later round CBs that you may be able to develop, and Newman gives you that luxury. I'd much rather draft an offensive or defensive linemen or even look at Cam Newton or Ryan Mallett than draft a CB. I wouldn't trade down, either. I'd pick. The 2009 trade down in round 2 wasn't smart. Two offensive linemen were on the board.
Second, Mike Jenkins has really struggled this season. Although, he's played better lately. Newman played very well during the first half of the season when this team was playing their normal man to man coverage. He was a little banged up this year, but Asomugha missed at least one game this year. Newman battled through it.
Jenkins' dive at that out route to DeSean Jackson wasn't the smart play in a 20 to 20 game. Of course, Gerald Sensabaugh bit on a play fake and Alan Ball fell down. The safeties have hung both the CBs out to dry all year long. It's documented for the people who don't like hearing it. I could go on and on and on about the poor safety play and how it has affected both starting CBs, who were both in the Pro Bowl last year.
I just don't think you want a rookie starting at CB besides a guy who has struggled all year long with his technique. Jenkins has played better recently. He has improved, but he didn't exactly light it up against Reggie Wayne. Although, he got the last laugh. Newman is very steady and consistent and he has proven that during his entire career.
I think some 5 technique ends will rise. I wasn't big on the big one from Alabama (Darius), but he's probably going pretty high. I'm sure Garrett will talk to Saban. I'd consider him for sure. This team is hurting at DE bad, real bad. They will let Marcus Spears and Jason Hatcher walk for sure, imo. Bowen is the guy they will want to keep. Plus, Igor Olshansky has been bad, and he called out your guy Garrett in the press when Phillips had the job. If Igor Olshansky is here next year, I'll be shocked. Plus, he likes to dance when he's getting thrown around like a rag doll and his team is getting embarrassed.
If you can get your guy Peterson. I'd say fine, but other than Peterson, there really isn't a guy that I'd have to have in round one at CB. Plus, Peterson translates to safety more than Newman due to his size. Dallas isn't going to be in position to get him.
Thanks again for the avatar fix up.
Hostile, you have to stand in there and draft on the offensive or defensive line. A.J. Green, Cam Newton, Ryan Mallett...You have to watch or consider them, too. IMO
A.J. Green is better than any CB in this draft.
