Kiper now thinking Cowboys at 18...

[BulletBob]

To be fair, most of the posters are NOT AGAINST Lawson, they just think Carpenter is more of a "sure thing" since that's Carpenter's natural position.

So, given the order preference, it's Carp and then Lawson, though most say they are fine with either.

Only the minority are saying they would be unhappy with Lawson at 18.

Al least that's how I read the situation . . . .

Kinda reminds me of the Ware / Derrick Johnson debates last year. Ware was a risk, and DJ was more of a "sure thing."

 

[dmq]

I just think Carp is the best pick for our defesne.

 

[VoR]

Not to beat up on Lawson, just passing on some info I heard on SIRIUS, on one of the shows this afternoon one of the guys said that in speaking with "one of his sources" which is supposed to be an nfl coach, he was told that this particular teams evaluation of Lawson was that he was very slender in the legs, so lacking the lower body strength they felt he would have a tough time in the NFL being a 3-4 OLB because he would lack the lower body strength to take on blockers.
This was the same stuff I read about Shante Carver, sadly, AFTER we wasted a pick on him.
Like I said though, just passing info I heard on, I still would like to trade down a bit, get our fourth back and get Carpenter but Lawson and Wimbely excite me as well.

His legs are thin that's true.
To me that's only a concern if a team plays him at DE. Playing as an OLB in a 3-4 is totally different - he shouldn't have a blocker in front of him unless it's a TE.

 

[Future]

Finally, Kiper is getting a clue as to what the Boys will do with the draft. An OLB is more likely than a DB. But, Cromartie is one of those that could end up with the boys in the 2nd or 3rd.

will cromartie actually fall that far?

 

[dbair1967]

will cromartie actually fall that far?

I really dont think so...I am reasonably certain he'll be a first rd pick...if somehow he falls to the 2nd rd, somebody could end up with a grand larceny type steal

David

 

[5mics]

Mel Kiper Jr. is now thinking of moving off of Jason Allen at 18 and putting Manny Lawson in that spot.
He was also interviewing someone on the radio today and asked him who was the most overrated player and underrated player in this draft.
The guy said Ngata was the most overrated and that Manny Lawson was the most underrated.
Kiper's most underrated/sleeper-Antonio Cromartie.

That Mel Kiper, Jr. sure is one smart guy!!! MANNY LAWSON - Yes!!!!!