Georgia CB Oliver will be selected in the supplemental draft...'boys mentioned

[theogt]

Has anyone ever been taken in the Supp Draft that made the Pro Bowl?

Why do you ask?

 

[burmafrd]

just looking at trends. If no one ever picked in the Supp Draft has made the Pro Bowl, then why bother with it?

 

[Hailmary]

just looking at trends. If no one ever picked in the Supp Draft has made the Pro Bowl, then why bother with it?

I'm sure Rob Moore made a trip to the probowl once or twice (but not positive).

 

[AbeBeta]

Has anyone ever been taken in the Supp Draft that made the Pro Bowl?

Jamal Williams comes to mind.

 

[Hostile]

Has anyone ever been taken in the Supp Draft that made the Pro Bowl?

Cris Carter, many times.

 

[sago1]

Henry has had injury problems last 2 season and Glenn showed some signs of slowing down at end of season. Newman turns 29 this year and Reeves & Jones are nothing more then backups. Brown probably shows enough to make this team but don't know enough about Ball. Nate Jones' job in real trouble. If Henry gets hurt again and/or Glenn's performance deteriorates, we could be in real trouble. I'd certainly be willing offer a 3rd rounder for Oliver and could go as high as 2nd rounder, but certainly no way I'd use either of our first rounders.

 

[AbeBeta]

Newman turns 29 this year and Reeves & Jones are nothing more then backups.

it isn't the age. it is the mileage. he'll be good for several more years

 

[big dog cowboy]

Pass on him. If we decide CB is essential then grab Antoine Cason from Arizona. Yeah, I know, I'm a homer. Watch this kid play next year when you get a chance. You'll know why.

Yea but didn't you recommend a kicker also? :laugh2:

 

[big dog cowboy]

just looking at trends. If no one ever picked in the Supp Draft has made the Pro Bowl, then why bother with it?

Cris Carter, many times.

Well there you go.

 

[AbeBeta]

Al Hunter 1977 4 Seahawks RB Notre Dame
Johnnie Dirden 1978 10 Oilers WR Sam Houston State
Rod Connors 1978 12 49ers RB Southern California
Rod Stewart 1979 6 Bills RB Kentucky
Matthew Teague 1980 7 Falcons DE Prairie View A&M
Billy Mullins 1980 9 Chargers WR USC
Dave Wilson 1981 1 Saints QB Illinois
Chy Davidson 1981 11 Patriots WR Rhode Island
Kevin Robinson 1982 9 Lions DB North Carolina A&T
Bernie Kosar 1985 1 Browns QB Miami (FL)
Roosevelt Snipes 1985 8 49ers RB Florida State
Charles Crawford 1986 7 Eagles RB Oklahoma State
Brian Bosworth 1987 1 Seahawks LB Oklahoma
Cris Carter 1987 4 Eagles WR Ohio State
Dan Sileo 1987 3 Buccaneers DT Miami (FL)
Ryan Bethea 1988 5 Vikings WR South Carolina
Steve Walsh 1989 1 Cowboys QB Miami (FL)
Timm Rosenbach 1989 1 Cardinals QB Washington State
Bobby Humphrey 1989 1 Broncos RB Alabama
Mike Lowman 1989 12 Cowboys RB Coffeyville JC
Brett Young 1989 8 Bills DB Oregon
Rob Moore 1990 1 Jets WR Syracuse
Willie Williams 1990 9 Cardinals TE Louisiana State
Dave Brown 1992 1 Giants QB Duke
Darren Mickell 1992 2 Chiefs DE Florida
Tito Wooten 1994 4 Giants DB Louisiana-Monroe
John Davis 1994 5 Cowboys TE Emporia State
Darren Benson 1995 3 Cowboys DT Arkansas State
Mike Wahle 1998 2 Packers T Navy
Jamal Williams 1998 2 Chargers DT Oklahoma State
J'Juan Cherry 1999 4 Patriots DB Arizona State
Milford Brown 2002 6 Texans OL Florida State
Tony Hollings 2003 2 Texans RB Georgia Tech
Manuel Wright 2005 5 Dolphins DT USC
Ahmad Brooks 2006 3 Bengals LB Virginia

 

[JackMagist]

Neither do I. Talk about reaching. Just because we have a extra 1st doesn't mean we use it on a 3rd round prospect.

I don't see us blowing one of our 1st round picks on him. But because we do have two we might be more inclined to spend a 2nd on him if he shows well in his workout AND if our coaches feel that we need to upgrade the talent at CB. I don't know much about the two guys that we drafted and haven't heard much about how they are showing in OTAs. A lot will depend on how Wade feels about our veteran backups and these young guys we already have.

 

[JackMagist]

Newman turns 29 this year.

One thing to keep in mind about Newman is that he was older when he came into the league so he has not had the wear and tear on his body that a lot of 29 year old players have had. I think he still has a good number of good years left in him...more than most 29 year olds.

 

[MonsterD]

I would put down a third round pick and hope we get lucky, It's hard for me to say we should gamble a second on him unless he does have a mind-blowing workout. From what I understand he is a upper 4.4 to lower 4.5 guy, so I'm not too sure about spending that high of a pick questioning his speed and smarts.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

The more I think about it, no thanks!

 

[tomson75]

I agree. I'd like to see us adress the position sooner rather than later, but 1st's and 2nd's shouldn't be used in the supplemental draft IMO...as there is usually a substantial reason the kid is forced be apart of it in the first place. I'd offer a third and see what happens. I think someone will take him with a second, but you never know...

 

[BouncingCheese]

One thing to keep in mind about Newman is that he was older when he came into the league so he has not had the wear and tear on his body that a lot of 29 year old players have had. I think he still has a good number of good years left in him...more than most 29 year olds.

You are right about that; his age is still worrisome however... but not worrisome enough to not want me to sign him to a long-term deal.

Great cover corners who aren't part of a gimmicky defensive secondary like Lito Sheppard and Ike Taylor are Mega hard to come by. Players like Newmann, who are actually talented in covering and can stand on an island and take the best wideout the opposing team has to offer is very important.

I would give a third to get Oliver, if he is considered so good; maybe this has already been said by one of the other posters, but it is possible Ireland and Jerrah( mostly Ireland I hope) decided to go for Oliver instead of one of the regular draft CB's.

 

[tomson75]

You are right about that; his age is still worrisome however... but not worrisome enough to not want me to sign him to a long-term deal.

Great cover corners who aren't part of a gimmicky defensive secondary like Lito Sheppard and Ike Taylor are Mega hard to come by. Players like Newmann, who are actually talented in covering and can stand on an island and take the best wideout the opposing team has to offer is very important.

I would give a third to get Oliver, if he is considered so good; maybe this has already been said by one of the other posters, but it is possible Ireland and Jerrah( mostly Ireland I hope) decided to go for Oliver instead of one of the regular draft CB's.

This isn''t the case. Oliver had intended to go back for his senior season. He found out shortly after this year's draft that he had become academically ineligible to play next year, and thusly opted for the supplemental rather than sitting around doing nothing for a year.

 

[burmafrd]

Looking at that list there are some guys that were very good there. BUT at least 3/4 of them never amounted to much. AND I notice that in the last 9 years Mike Wahle is the only player taken who really amounted to much.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I do see us spending a first day pick on a corner come next April.

 

[tunahelper]

I think we should consider the kid if he runs well. Both CB's are near 30 and we need to start adding younger players.

Henry will be done in a couple of years most likely, so with the extra pick in the draft next year, it is the perfect oppurtunity to address the position.