The Jared Gaither Thread **Merged**

[RS12]

Not for a first round pick when we have a shot at drafting Mike Iupati.

Every mock I have seen lately has Iupati going 15-20, you will have to move up. Guys who might be there that are supposedly falling are Anthony Davis, Dez Bryant, and Weatherspoon. Still think there will be an early run on linemen however.

 

[Silverstar]

Something else to consider...

After signing his 6 year 43.8 million contract and 15 million signing bonus in February 2008, Adams has committed 25 penalties for 180 yards, including 15 false starts, 6 holding penalties, 4 conduct penalties for $75,000 in fines and has given up 15.25 sacks for 97.5 yards.

http://nationalpost.stats.com/fb/playerstats.asp?id=4298&team=6

 

[casmith07]

Gaither is gonna get a ton of $$$ and they have other guys due for big paychecks as well (Rice, Ngata).

I'm assuming they feel confident in Oher's ability to play LT.

Baltimore is definitely going to give Ngata a contract extension.

 

[casmith07]

I would normally agree with this line of thinking when it comes to RFAs and giving up draft picks, but in this case, I would be very tempted to pull the trigger.

Gaither's still very young (less than a year older than Iupati actually) but has already logged in a couple of seasons as a starter. Iupati may need half a year to a full year before he can contribute (especially considering the level of competition he's faced during his time at Idaho).

My only concern about Gaither is that he's a MASSIVE guy. His weight might be an issue in a few years, imo.

That's completely the point. What better guys to learn under and develop than Kyle Kosier and Leonard Davis? He might actually show enough to oust Kosier at LG from the get-go.

We're finally starting to build through the draft, and I like it. I don't want to go sign bank-breaking contracts for someone else's players that they don't want to sign to bank-breaking contracts. Not unless it's a can't-miss, championship-caliber player. Gaither isn't that player.

Every mock I have seen lately has Iupati going 15-20, you will have to move up. Guys who might be there that are supposedly falling are Anthony Davis, Dez Bryant, and Weatherspoon. Still think there will be an early run on linemen however.

And all of those teams that need help at Left Tackle (Pittsburgh, San Francisco) could possibly be in the running for Gaither.

Iupati is a Guard, not a Tackle. We'll see how it plays out but if it looks like Iupati is going to get selected between 20-26, I wouldn't be surprised if our staff did some dealing to move up.

 

[CanuckCowboysFan]

That's completely the point. What better guys to learn under and develop than Kyle Kosier and Leonard Davis? He might actually show enough to oust Kosier at LG from the get-go.

We're finally starting to build through the draft, and I like it. I don't want to go sign bank-breaking contracts for someone else's players that they don't want to sign to bank-breaking contracts. Not unless it's a can't-miss, championship-caliber player. Gaither isn't that player.



And all of those teams that need help at Left Tackle (Pittsburgh, San Francisco) could possibly be in the running for Gaither.

Iupati is a Guard, not a Tackle. We'll see how it plays out but if it looks like Iupati is going to get selected between 20-26, I wouldn't be surprised if our staff did some dealing to move up.

lmao, I really doubt Dallas trades up to draft an O linemen man

 

[bayeslife]

he wont get past the steelers

So then we'll move up.

 

[JBell]

We haven't drafted an O-lineman in Round 1 since Jerry's been here. I don't think that's by accident either.

 

[CATCH17]

Im bumping this.

It seems like such a obvious move. I didn't know Gaither was so young too.

If they want a first give it to them. Gaithers legit and pretty much a sure thing.

I'd rather have Gaither than take a chance on Iupati or any other Olinemen.

 

[Galian Beast]

I would get Gaither, and still try to trade up to get a really good linemen in this draft, but either way its a deep draft, we could still take someone in the second.

Gaither is a perfect addition though.

 

[CATCH17]

The goal right now should be to somehow land Atogwe and Gaither without losing this years first.

Maybe Baltimore would take our 2011 1st?

We just need to get that guy and be glad we got our franchise tackle.

 

[the truth of it all]

idk we need a saftey in a bad way. was there any truth to the bethea rumors?


Id love earl Thomas on this team, im not a texas homer . But seeing alot of their games he is just as good as griffin i expect him to be top ten but if we cannot pass on this kid. no one will be as good as him if he stays in his current range.

 

[CATCH17]

idk we need a saftey in a bad way. was there any truth to the bethea rumors?


Id love earl Thomas on this team, im not a texas homer . But seeing alot of their games he is just as good as griffin i expect him to be top ten but if we cannot pass on this kid. no one will be as good as him if he stays in his current range.

Its a lot easier to find quality Safeties than it is to get someone like Gaither.

 

[brickman]

I would get Gaither, and still try to trade up to get a really good linemen in this draft, but either way its a deep draft, we could still take someone in the second.

Gaither is a perfect addition though.

I'm with you Catch. Give me the YOUNG proven guy. He is a stud and would solidify that position (Romo's blindside) for the next 10 years. I didn't realize he is only 24. Man, that would be sweet if we could pull it off.

 

[reddyuta]

The goal right now should be to somehow land Atogwe and Gaither without losing this years first.

Maybe Baltimore would take our 2011 1st?

We just need to get that guy and be glad we got our franchise tackle.

good point,i really hate losing a 1st rd pick in this years(supposedly one of the best draft classes).

 

[big dog cowboy]

He is a stud and would solidify that position (Romo's blindside) for the next 10 years.

Romo is playing for 10 more years?

 

[Teague31]

I'm with you Catch. Give me the YOUNG proven guy. He is a stud and would solidify that position (Romo's blindside) for the next 10 years. I didn't realize he is only 24. Man, that would be sweet if we could pull it off.

you know the ravens are moving him to RT don't you?

 

[5mics]

People are a little overly obsessed with the draft.

They see draft picks as way higher in value than they really are. I'd much rather use a pick for a player that I know can play, and play now.

Gaither is a top rated tackle.

We're at the point where we need to replace Flozell Adams immediately.

:signmast:

 

[CATCH17]

you know the ravens are moving him to RT don't you?

You know they have Michael Oher, right?

The guy can play left tackle at a high level and that's all you need to know.

 

[unionjack8]

Gaither is a top 5 young OT in the game imo.
I'd be all over it, but JJ needs to move fast and be the first to get him to sign an offer sheet. By all accounts the 49ers like him too.

Not that the Ravens have ANY say in which team signs him and he can only sign ONE offer sheet. I'm all over this!!

 

[CATCH17]

Jerry should have jumped on him when he was drafted

now I don't think I do it

rather have my first round pick

get Iupati

and use Free as our LT

and draft a LT or a swing T

If money isn't an issue than we'd be out of our minds to pick any linemen in this draft over Gaither.

I expect something to happen next week with us and Gaither. It just makes to much sense.