***Official Day THREE draft thread***

[Hailmary]

We must be planning on bringing back Felix after his showing at the veteran's combine.

 

[Plankton]

I would have gone with Michael Bennett there. Wilson was a productive player, and was Minnesota's defensive player of the year. The team must really be high on Chris Whaley.

 

[RamziD]

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Productive, volume tackler over his two years as a Gopher 'backer. Stays committed to the chase when ball spills wide. Shows a feel for blocks coming at him from an angle. Lines up the defense. Drops into zone coverage and spies the quarterback, mirroring the quarterback's eyes and cutting off the passing lane.
WEAKNESSES
Production and level of play fell off over his final four games against better competition, including Ohio State and Wisconsin. Allows himself to be cut-blocked on the second level. Lacks natural instincts from inside the box. Over-runs his run fit and can be easily pinned. Vacated his run responsibility, leading to long TDs from Ohio State's J.T. Barrett and Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon. Too often waits for blockers rather than beating them to the spot.
BOTTOM LINE
Fills the stat sheet, but is missing traits associated with becoming a starting linebacker in the NFL. He is an average athlete with average speed and loses leverage in his run responsibilities. He's a willing chaser and he's around the action, so a move to the WILL outside 'backer spot might make the most sense in order to limit his liability against downhill rushing attacks.
-Lance Zierlein

 

[mldardy]

how many LBs did we sign this offseason? like 3, in addition to Lee, Hitchens, and Rolando?

We signed Brinkley and lost Carter/Durant. We need LBs with Lee and Rolando being ? marks.

 

[gimmesix]

Turns out that Wilson is David Cobb's cousin.

Now, I see. We picked up Wilson in case Cobb goes undrafted, so we'll have an edge when UDFA signings begin. Good strategy.

 

[John813]

Don't like this pick at all...so he's a backup SAM at best? There where other guys that made a lot more sense to me

I read he might be a better will backer

 

[dupree89]

anyone else not worried about RB? Hey, I might regret this later but I am not worried by their apparent approach to RB. Bring in a guy not drafted to add to the mix, and lets see which ones make it. Late in camp, see who else is cut to see if you can upgrade the # 3 guy.

 

[unionjack8]

We signed Brinkley and lost Carter/Durant. We need LBs with Lee and Rolando being ? marks.

w also signed jeith ruvers and andrew gachkar

 

[darthseinfeld]

Randle is the only real starting HB option we have on the roster

 

[davey999]

Lee, McClain, Hitch, Wilber, Rivers, Gachkar, Brinkley, Wilson, Lawrence.

Yet we are going with Darren McFadden as our starting RB?

 

[dupree89]

raiders take Jose Feliciano. Dont know how he is in pass protection, but the dude can sing.

 

[DTown214]

next pick middle of the 5th

What number overall?

 

[Plankton]

Jake Ryan. He'll be a replacement for A.J. Hawk.

 

[mldardy]

w also signed jeith ruvers and andrew gachkar

OK good. We still need LBs. Anything to help this defense I'm all for.

 

[phildadon86]

Im starting to get the feeling we dont draft a RB

 

[gimmesix]

anyone else not worried about RB? Hey, I might regret this later but I am not worried by their apparent approach to RB. Bring in a guy not drafted to add to the mix, and lets see which ones make it. Late in camp, see who else is cut to see if you can upgrade the # 3 guy.

I personally think we're being stupid in believing this line can make any back shine. It would be different if Murray was some scrub who had not averaged more than 4.0 per carry the previous three seasons.

We're trusting a bunch of guys with warts because of that line and I believe it's a foolish strategy. That doesn't mean it won't work out; I just don't think it's wise.

 

[Risen Star]

2016 3rd for a high 2015 4th isn't great value for the Eagles.

Certainly it is. They win the trade.

 

[DeaconBlues]

raiders take Jose Feliciano. Dont know how he is in pass protection, but the dude can sing.

Eh. Lacks good vision.

 

[Risen Star]

Im starting to get the feeling we dont draft a RB

I'm getting the feeling they're smelling themselves thinking they're smarter than everyone else.

They might not get one now, but I bet ya they get one next year when this collection of crap fails to produce at a high level.

 

[HardHittin'Witten]

raiders take Jose Feliciano. Dont know how he is in pass protection, but the dude can sing.

Their Christmas parties should be awesome