NFLN Daniel Jeremiah says there will be a run on edge rushers early in the draft

[Nirvana]

 

[Nirvana]

It's a good thing we've got George Selvie.

 

[bodi]

that's like when a CERTAIN POSTER SAID THERE BE A BIG RUN ON qbs couple years ago

they don't know

just speculation

 

[jobberone]

I don't bother much with prognostications but I read some of it. I do think there could be some substance to this now that its been brought to my attn.

 

[CowboysLaw87]

Despite our need, I'd rather let others reach on these guys and capitalize on better players who've fallen because of it.

If guys like Smith, Attoachu, Lawrence, Crichton, etc. are all off the board by 47, we'll be pleasantly surprised by a name who is on the board.

 

[Alexander]

This should be interesting. That means a possible "reach" for players like Lawrence and Marcus Smith. They are true "edge rushers". I think Crichton also is in that mix.

How would everyone feel that instead of taking Kony Ealy at #16 (who I do not qualify as an edge player) and taking Lawerence at that spot instead?

 

[CowboysLaw87]

This should be interesting. That means a possible "reach" for players like Lawrence and Marcus Smith. They are true "edge rushers". I think Crichton also is in that mix.

How would everyone feel that instead of taking Kony Ealy at #16 (who I do not qualify as an edge player) and taking Lawerence at that spot instead?

I like Lawrence better. But both would suck at #16. I'm actually a believer in Ealy long-term, and think Marinelli would turn him into a player... but he's nauseating on film right now. Minimal immediate impact.

 

[Alexander]

I like Lawrence better. But both would suck at #16. I'm actually a believer in Ealy long-term, and think Marinelli would turn him into a player... but he's nauseating on film right now. Minimal immediate impact.

I would be careful choosing players hoping Marinelli turns water into wine. In the event things go south, he is not necessarily even going to be around in the future to work with a project.

Our best bet is to choose players that are as "safe" as you can reasonably project. If Ealy looks that weak on film, move along to another prospect.

 

[Gaede]

Only edge rushers I am OK with in the first are Barr, Ford and possibly Lawrence.

 

[supercowboy8]

If a team wants to reach on Attaochu or Marcus Smith in the 1st round. Please go ahead and letter better players fall.

I like them both but Niether are day one starters on a 43 defense. Both are weak at attack and poor vs the run. Both are just speed rushers.

Barr is the only one I think is worth 16.
Critchton, Ealy, and Lawrence are late 1st round trade back options for me.

 

[burmafrd]

edge rushers are always grabbed early. Nothing new here.

 

[supercowboy8]

Only edge rushers I am OK with in the first are Barr, Ford and possibly Lawrence.

I do not like ford. 5 years player in college but only produced 1 year. He is weak vs the run and setting the edge.

 

[CowboysLaw87]

I would be careful choosing players hoping Marinelli turns water into wine. In the event things go south, he is not necessarily even going to be around in the future to work with a project.

Our best bet is to choose players that are as "safe" as you can reasonably project. If Ealy looks that weak on film, move along to another prospect.

Believe me, I'm not an advocate for Ealy at 16. I don't have a 1st round grade on him. Not sure I agree completely with going as safe as possible, but to me Ealy is too much of a projection. We're guaranteed to have Marinelli for at least 1 year to start the molding process, but you're right, he could be gone after that.

 

[Gaede]

hl

I do not like ford. 5 years player in college but only produced 1 year. He is weak vs the run and setting the edge.

That's fair. Hes far from a sure thing that's for sure.

Its a pretty awful class for pass rushing DE.

 

[xwalker]

If they don't get one early, then I would just double up in the later rounds.

I would see if one of these guys could be a nickel WDE as a rookie:

Devon Kennard (ranked 5th/6th): Let him just focus on being a nickel rusher as a rookie and then add some weight to eventually be a full time DE.
Howard Jones (ranked 6th/7th): Might end up as a LB for the Cowboys, but could be a good option as a nickel WDE as a rookie.
Elhadji Ndiaye (udfa): Freakish athlete but had never played football until his Junior year in college.

 

[Nirvana]

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

This should be interesting. That means a possible "reach" for players like Lawrence and Marcus Smith. They are true "edge rushers". I think Crichton also is in that mix.

How would everyone feel that instead of taking Kony Ealy at #16 (who I do not qualify as an edge player) and taking Lawerence at that spot instead?

I would be very disappointed if we took Lawerence at 16. The guy looks slow as molasses.

 

[xwalker]

I would be very disappointed if we took Lawerence at 16. The guy looks slow as molasses.

Yes, I don't get the sudden love for Lawrence. He looks like a 4th round pick to me.

 

[morasp]

I could easily see it especially the way Seattle shut down Manning in the super bowl with a strong pass rush. Last year it was offensive lineman. As soon as those first couple get picked teams could panic and start reaching. We usually try to go into the draft with no glaring needs but unless you're counting on Mincey or Crawford to replace Ware we really need a WDE. That could make us have to reach for a player instead of being able to draft value.

 

[burmafrd]

I could easily see it especially the way Seattle shut down Manning in the super bowl with a strong pass rush. Last year it was offensive lineman. As soon as those first couple get picked teams could panic and start reaching. We usually try to go into the draft with no glaring needs but unless you're counting on Mincey or Crawford to replace Ware we really need a WDE. That could make us have to reach for a player instead of being able to draft value.

way too many get hung up on both this Value BS and Reaching BS.

If you think the guy can play and start for you then you take him when you think you can get him. No matter so called value or reach bull.

If he is indeed a player and produces for you no one will care about any of that.