I want Justin Blalock!

[silverbear]

I dont doubt that you have but this is amazing how the combine can be a springboard for some players. Blalock for projected to be a 2nd/3rd round choice and now he will go in the top 20 picks.

Actually, Blalock was widely considered a likely first rounder until he had a less than impressive Senior Bowl (playing at tackle, not guard)... so hopefully (as a devoted Horns fan who likes to see their players do well), his work at the combines will suffice to get him back to the level he was before the Senior Bowl, in the "experts" eyes...

 

[Biggems]

Actually, Blalock was widely considered a likely first rounder until he had a less than impressive Senior Bowl (playing at tackle, not guard)... so hopefully (as a devoted Horns fan who likes to see their players do well), his work at the combines will suffice to get him back to the level he was before the Senior Bowl, in the "experts" eyes...

i find it amazing how a guy can be a stud for 3-4 years...just plain dominant, against top level talent no less, and then lose draft stock cause of a college all-star game.

 

[TwoSteppinJJ]

Blalock was considered a top 20 pick in most preseason mocks. Fell to 15-30th ranger throughout the NFL and College season. Then after Mobile it looked like he fell out of the first round but it looks hes back into the first round . The kid can play, its that simple...

 

[sjordan6]

Actually, Blalock was widely considered a likely first rounder until he had a less than impressive Senior Bowl (playing at tackle, not guard)... so hopefully (as a devoted Horns fan who likes to see their players do well), his work at the combines will suffice to get him back to the level he was before the Senior Bowl, in the "experts" eyes...

Hey I trust your Longhorn takeon Blalock but I have had issues with the fact that Texas will always produce very good athletic teams but rarely will individual athletes do well. Sure I know Earl Campbell and Vince Young was Rookie of the YR, Cory Redding is making some noise and Ricky Williams started out great and Cedric Benson has been decent. But for the most part (including basketball) the Longhorns have proven to have great teams, outstanding academics, but limited pro success from their program.

 

[BourbonBalz]

Every time an NFL team drafts any player at any position, they're taking a chance. It's not an exact science. They do their homework and draft the best player available or the best player available at a need position. We definitely NEED a dominant guard.

 

[Biggems]

Hey I trust your Longhorn takeon Blalock but I have had issues with the fact that Texas will always produce very good athletic teams but rarely will individual athletes do well. Sure I know Earl Campbell and Vince Young was Rookie of the YR, Cory Redding is making some noise and Ricky Williams started out great and Cedric Benson has been decent. But for the most part (including basketball) the Longhorns have proven to have great teams, outstanding academics, but limited pro success from their program.

I wont go back in the day...Ill keep it to Mack Brown

QB James Brown - very good in CFL
QB Vince Young - NFL Rookie of the Year
QB Chris Simms - was coming into his own until his spleen injury (still played the second half with a ruptured spleen and brought the team back to take the lead, before the defense gave up the winning score)

RB Priest Holmes - was one of the top 3 RBs in the NFL for like 5-6 years....until he had some serious injuries
RB Ricky Williams - had the game, but his personal demons ruined his career....still had some nice years in the league
RB Cedric Benson - has yet to do anything significant, and has been injury prone

FB Ahmard Hall - he did some nice things as a rookie with the Texans

WR Roy Williams - finally able to have a healthy year, and he was a stud for that team.....He is the emotional leader of that offense.

TE Bo Scaife - he was an integral part of the Titans passing attack with Vince Young
TE David Thomas - a nice STs player and made a few nice plays on offense.....with Graham being a FA, look for Thomas to have a bigger role next year.

OL Derrick Dockery - Has settled into being a very solid OG
OL Dan Neil - He was a standout for a Broncos line that won back to back SBs
OL Blake Brockermeier - a very nice OG for the panthers

DE Tony Brackens - he was having a very nice career, got lots of sacks, excellent pass rusher.....injuries shortened his career
DE Cory Redding - found his game this past year and is a pure stud...I think the Lions moved him to DT

DT Shaun Rogers - He is a big ole boy who has been doing good things for the interior of the Liond DL
DT Casey Hamption - the rock in the middle of that DL that helped win a SB

LB Derrick Johnson - the Chiefs D is not all that great, but DJ has been a bright spot for sure

CB Bryant Westbrook - prior to his injury he was fast becoming a stud CB for the Lions...he was never the same after his injury (Achilles I believe)
CB Nathan Vasher - He has been a bad *** in the Bears secondary and was a huge threat as a returner prior to Hester.....Just so you know....that 108 yd FG miss return by Hester tied the record set a year earlier by Vasher

K Phil Dawson - has been a solid kicker for the Browns...

 

[Clove]

I like an O-Lineman or pass-rusher as well, but a corner in the first may not be a bad idea. Henry moves to FS on 1st/2nd down, and he moves to the 3rd corner spot in the nickel or obvious passing downs while Watkins moves to FS.

Not a bad plan.

 

[silverbear]

Hey I trust your Longhorn takeon Blalock but I have had issues with the fact that Texas will always produce very good athletic teams but rarely will individual athletes do well. Sure I know Earl Campbell and Vince Young was Rookie of the YR, Cory Redding is making some noise and Ricky Williams started out great and Cedric Benson has been decent.

Got a link for you to check out, so as to complete your education on Longhorns in the NFL...

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball....annel_id=&url_article_id=770&change_well_id=2

 

[sjordan6]

I wont go back in the day...Ill keep it to Mack Brown

QB James Brown - very good in CFL
QB Vince Young - NFL Rookie of the Year
QB Chris Simms - was coming into his own until his spleen injury (still played the second half with a ruptured spleen and brought the team back to take the lead, before the defense gave up the winning score)

RB Priest Holmes - was one of the top 3 RBs in the NFL for like 5-6 years....until he had some serious injuries
RB Ricky Williams - had the game, but his personal demons ruined his career....still had some nice years in the league
RB Cedric Benson - has yet to do anything significant, and has been injury prone

FB Ahmard Hall - he did some nice things as a rookie with the Texans

WR Roy Williams - finally able to have a healthy year, and he was a stud for that team.....He is the emotional leader of that offense.

TE Bo Scaife - he was an integral part of the Titans passing attack with Vince Young
TE David Thomas - a nice STs player and made a few nice plays on offense.....with Graham being a FA, look for Thomas to have a bigger role next year.

OL Derrick Dockery - Has settled into being a very solid OG
OL Dan Neil - He was a standout for a Broncos line that won back to back SBs
OL Blake Brockermeier - a very nice OG for the panthers

DE Tony Brackens - he was having a very nice career, got lots of sacks, excellent pass rusher.....injuries shortened his career
DE Cory Redding - found his game this past year and is a pure stud...I think the Lions moved him to DT

DT Shaun Rogers - He is a big ole boy who has been doing good things for the interior of the Liond DL
DT Casey Hamption - the rock in the middle of that DL that helped win a SB

LB Derrick Johnson - the Chiefs D is not all that great, but DJ has been a bright spot for sure

CB Bryant Westbrook - prior to his injury he was fast becoming a stud CB for the Lions...he was never the same after his injury (Achilles I believe)
CB Nathan Vasher - He has been a bad *** in the Bears secondary and was a huge threat as a returner prior to Hester.....Just so you know....that 108 yd FG miss return by Hester tied the record set a year earlier by Vasher

K Phil Dawson - has been a solid kicker for the Browns...

point taken...good job

 

[Da Hammer]

I wont go back in the day...Ill keep it to Mack Brown

QB James Brown - very good in CFL
QB Vince Young - NFL Rookie of the Year
QB Chris Simms - was coming into his own until his spleen injury (still played the second half with a ruptured spleen and brought the team back to take the lead, before the defense gave up the winning score)

RB Priest Holmes - was one of the top 3 RBs in the NFL for like 5-6 years....until he had some serious injuries
RB Ricky Williams - had the game, but his personal demons ruined his career....still had some nice years in the league
RB Cedric Benson - has yet to do anything significant, and has been injury prone

FB Ahmard Hall - he did some nice things as a rookie with the Texans

WR Roy Williams - finally able to have a healthy year, and he was a stud for that team.....He is the emotional leader of that offense.

TE Bo Scaife - he was an integral part of the Titans passing attack with Vince Young
TE David Thomas - a nice STs player and made a few nice plays on offense.....with Graham being a FA, look for Thomas to have a bigger role next year.

OL Derrick Dockery - Has settled into being a very solid OG
OL Dan Neil - He was a standout for a Broncos line that won back to back SBs
OL Blake Brockermeier - a very nice OG for the panthers

DE Tony Brackens - he was having a very nice career, got lots of sacks, excellent pass rusher.....injuries shortened his career
DE Cory Redding - found his game this past year and is a pure stud...I think the Lions moved him to DT

DT Shaun Rogers - He is a big ole boy who has been doing good things for the interior of the Liond DL
DT Casey Hamption - the rock in the middle of that DL that helped win a SB

LB Derrick Johnson - the Chiefs D is not all that great, but DJ has been a bright spot for sure

CB Bryant Westbrook - prior to his injury he was fast becoming a stud CB for the Lions...he was never the same after his injury (Achilles I believe)
CB Nathan Vasher - He has been a bad *** in the Bears secondary and was a huge threat as a returner prior to Hester.....Just so you know....that 108 yd FG miss return by Hester tied the record set a year earlier by Vasher

K Phil Dawson - has been a solid kicker for the Browns...

*sheds tear* Couldnt have said it better myself!

 

[Bob Sacamano]

NFLDraftCountdown has him running a 5.10, not bad for 320, not bad at all

 

[silverbear]

NFLDraftCountdown has him running a 5.10, not bad for 320, not bad at all

Justin did himself a lot of good here... he came in lighter, after criticisms about his weight... he put up 40 reps, tied for best among the offensive linemen... then he runs a 5.1 40, after the expectations were that he'd run in the 5.25 range...

Now he's got it all, the college resume and the workout numbers...

 

[bbgun]

Won't happen. The Cowboys just don't draft o-linemen in the first round--not even stud tackles, let alone guards.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Justin did himself a lot of good here... he came in lighter, after criticisms about his weight... he put up 40 reps, tied for best among the offensive linemen... then he runs a 5.1 40, after the expectations were that he'd run in the 5.25 range...

Now he's got it all, the college resume and the workout numbers...

I hate the idea of an Olineman in the 1st, much less a freakin' OG, but if we have to take Blalock, I would be okay w/ it, not real excited, but I wouldn't bash the pick, he's an athlete at a position of need

 

[Woods]

I hate the idea of an Olineman in the 1st, much less a freakin' OG, but if we have to take Blalock, I would be okay w/ it, not real excited, but I wouldn't bash the pick, he's an athlete at a position of need

But I think we may be able to move down a few slots, pick up an extra draft choice, and still get Blalock, if that's who we're targeting.

But my first preference is for someone who can get pressure on a QB. As much as I hope Ellis is back, I just don't think we can count on him.

 

[JFlgn]

Just a few questions, only one sarcastic.

Is anybody worried that he has to make the switch from tackle to guard? Didn't he get some time at guard in the senior bowl SilverBear?

Why didn't I see big Mike Williams, 4th overall pick cut from Buffalo and Jacksonville, on that list Biggems?

 

[BourbonBalz]

While Blalock has playe some tackle, he's primarily played guard.

 

[5mics]

I want Justin Blalock! I know, I know; there's no way he'll fall all the way down to us. But WOW! This dude lifted 225 pounds 40 times at the combine. That's Larry-Allen-esque. I's love for him to become a Cowboy. A fan can dream, can't he?

**

Still could fall to us! Sign Steinbach, draft Blalock and our line could look like this:
LT - Flozell
LG - Kosier
OC - Gurode
RG - Steinbach
RT - Blalock (R)

or

LT - Steinbach
LG - Kosier
OC - Gurode
RG - Blalock (R)
RT - Flozell

 

[Biggems]

While Blalock has playe some tackle, he's primarily played guard.

Blalock played the tackle opposite Jonathan Scott at UT.....he played some guard, but he was mostly a tackle

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Blalock is going to be a OG in the pros