Easley could push way into 1st round

[tm1119]

Probably not much to this but it's a slow day and he's been a hot topic for us....

Ian Rapoport of NFL network reporting that "top scouts" believe Easley could be a 1st round pick and mentions the Pats as a fit

http://nfltraderumors.co/report-florida-dt-dominique-easley-could-go-in-first-round/

 

[unionjack8]

seahawks are a good fit too

 

[tm1119]

Would anybody hate it if he was our pick in a trade down scenario like last year? Of course we would hope to get more than just a 3rd, but I assume our medical staff got a good look at him when he visited. If they felt comfortable with his knees going forward I can't say that I would have a problem with the pick

 

[Gaede]

Not surprised. With a good check-up, his skill deserves first round selection. And in a year with few top-end pass rushers, Easley's medical red flags become less worrisome.

I've thought about picking him in a trade-down, but this team really needs an impact, day 1, step in and play starter. As a matter of fact, we need 3. So no, I'm not OK with Easley being our first pick.

 

[btcutter]

That's fine. That mean someone else gets pushed down further. No need to reach or over react. Too many rumor before the draft.

 

[tm1119]

Not surprised. With a good check-up, his skill deserves first round selection. And in a year with few top-end pass rushers, Easley's medical red flags become less worrisome.

I've thought about picking him in a trade-down, but this team really needs an impact, day 1, step in and play starter. As a matter of fact, we need 3. So no, I'm not OK with Easley being our first pick.

Even if Easley is on track to play week 1?

 

[CowboysLaw87]

Not surprised. With a good check-up, his skill deserves first round selection. And in a year with few top-end pass rushers, Easley's medical red flags become less worrisome.

I've thought about picking him in a trade-down, but this team really needs an impact, day 1, step in and play starter. As a matter of fact, we need 3. So no, I'm not OK with Easley being our first pick.

I am. I think Easley plus a 3rd is better value than Donald minus a 3rd if the team docs are sold. That guy getting 1st round consideration despite 2 torn ACL's tells you all you need to know about the kind of impact that guy can have.

 

[Gaede]

I am. I think Easley plus a 3rd is better value than Donald minus a 3rd if the team docs are sold. That guy getting 1st round consideration despite 2 torn ACL's tells you all you need to know about the kind of impact that guy can have.

The extra third is awfully tempting. I'd prefer Ward in a trade down. I think we'd get a playmaker who fills a hole who is just way more reliable.

 

[SportsGuru80]

I would much rather have Aaron Donald...

 

[Alexander]

I would much rather have Aaron Donald...

The dream continues.

 

[Sarge]

Easley me likey...

 

[xwalker]

Would anybody hate it if he was our pick in a trade down scenario like last year? Of course we would hope to get more than just a 3rd, but I assume our medical staff got a good look at him when he visited. If they felt comfortable with his knees going forward I can't say that I would have a problem with the pick

It's a difficult question. You really have to depend on the input of the Doctor's and the probably of recovery if he injures a knee again. Also, I would want to know the history of athletes that have blown out ACLs in both knees. Do they have the same probability to succeed as players that have blown out 1 ACL?

My gut feel is that it's a bad idea to use a 1st on Easley but for some reason I would be as concerned trading up 5 spots in the 2nd to draft him. That's probably an example of gut-feel not being logical.