Grading The Winslow Deal
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How does Alex Mack grab you guys for a Round 2 selection? You think Heiden is old, well, Fraley is his grandpa. We need to continue to infuse this offensive line with talented youth to protect Quinn.
We certainly need help on defense and there is no doubt in my mind that two of those first three picks will go that direction. But Mangini's track record shows his love for lineman on both sides of the ball in the draft (Ferguson, Mangold, Robertson) and I'm feeling Alex Mack from Cal.
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Zombo said:
They default DA as the starter and don't even mention Quinn by name? Hmm.
Zombo
Noticed that too. Has the PD been given the smoke screen/flare gun orders also, or do they really think Quinn is the best back-up in the league?
Noticed that too. Has the PD been given the smoke screen/flare gun orders also, or do they really think Quinn is the best back-up in the league?
The wording was misleading. That isn't a grading written by the PD.
It was written by: Andrew Perna , Deputy Editor of RealGM.com
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How does Alex Mack grab you guys for a Round 2 selection? You think Heiden is old, well, Fraley is his grandpa. We need to continue to infuse this offensive line with talented youth to protect Quinn.
We certainly need help on defense and there is no doubt in my mind that two of those first three picks will go that direction. But Mangini's track record shows his love for lineman on both sides of the ball in the draft (Ferguson, Mangold, Robertson) and I'm feeling Alex Mack from Cal.
How does Alex Mack grab you guys for a Round 2 selection? You think Heiden is old, well, Fraley is his grandpa. We need to continue to infuse this offensive line with talented youth to protect Quinn.
We certainly need help on defense and there is no doubt in my mind that two of those first three picks will go that direction. But Mangini's track record shows his love for lineman on both sides of the ball in the draft (Ferguson, Mangold, Robertson) and I'm feeling Alex Mack from Cal.
I like Eric Wood. He's more brutish than the other guys at the top (Mack and Max Unger). Mike Mayock's knock on Mack is that he "spends too much time on the ground." That worries me when it comes to drafting a Center for the AFC North.
@standish said:
Theres not much at TE in free agency, anyone we could pick up in the draft?Brandon Pettigrew is one those old school TEs that can block and catch. He may not be utterly spectacular at either skill, but he is very solid at both. He's mid-late 1st round material. Buffalo may give him a look at #11, but I don't see him getting past Atlanta at #24. Oddly enough, nfldraftsite.com has him being selected by Tampa with the #50 pick...
Other than Pettigrew, TE is pretty thin in this year's draft.
-Al
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Geech,
Good stuff. Seems like you've researched the eligible centers somewhat. We also need someone with a little bit upstairs, too. Not to say Hank is stupid, but if he is replaced we need someone who knows what the hell is going on when Polamalu and Lewis are two inches from his face at the line of scrimmage.
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How does Alex Mack grab you guys for a Round 2 selection? You think Heiden is old, well, Fraley is his grandpa. We need to continue to infuse this offensive line with talented youth to protect Quinn.
We certainly need help on defense and there is no doubt in my mind that two of those first three picks will go that direction. But Mangini's track record shows his love for lineman on both sides of the ball in the draft (Ferguson, Mangold, Robertson) and I'm feeling Alex Mack from Cal.
I like Eric Wood. He's more brutish than the other guys at the top (Mack and Max Unger). Mike Mayock's knock on Mack is that he "spends too much time on the ground." That worries me when it comes to drafting a Center for the AFC North.
@standish said:
Theres not much at TE in free agency, anyone we could pick up in the draft?Brandon Pettigrew is one those old school TEs that can block and catch. He may not be utterly spectacular at either skill, but he is very solid at both. He's mid-late 1st round material. Buffalo may give him a look at #11, but I don't see him getting past Atlanta at #24. Oddly enough, nfldraftsite.com has him being selected by Tampa with the #50 pick...
Other than Pettigrew, TE is pretty thin in this year's draft.
-Al
I like Eric Wood. He's more brutish than the other guys at the top (Mack and Max Unger). Mike Mayock's knock on Mack is that he "spends too much time on the ground." That worries me when it comes to drafting a Center for the AFC North.
Brandon Pettigrew is one those old school TEs that can block and catch. He may not be utterly spectacular at either skill, but he is very solid at both. He's mid-late 1st round material. Buffalo may give him a look at #11, but I don't see him getting past Atlanta at #24. Oddly enough, nfldraftsite.com has him being selected by Tampa with the #50 pick...
Other than Pettigrew, TE is pretty thin in this year's draft.
-Al
LOL that is funny. 50th pick.
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How does Alex Mack grab you guys for a Round 2 selection? You think Heiden is old, well, Fraley is his grandpa. We need to continue to infuse this offensive line with talented youth to protect Quinn.
We certainly need help on defense and there is no doubt in my mind that two of those first three picks will go that direction. But Mangini's track record shows his love for lineman on both sides of the ball in the draft (Ferguson, Mangold, Robertson) and I'm feeling Alex Mack from Cal.
How does Alex Mack grab you guys for a Round 2 selection?
That would be a great 2nd round pick. There are 3-4 good centers in this draft, and all fall in that 2nd round range.
Mack, Ungar, The guy from Arkansas...can't think of the name at the moment...
I think there is a good chance we take a center with one of those 2nd round picks as they would have to be near the top of the board.
Solid talent at the center position this year.
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Geech,
Good stuff. Seems like you've researched the eligible centers somewhat. We also need someone with a little bit upstairs, too. Not to say Hank is stupid, but if he is replaced we need someone who knows what the hell is going on when Polamalu and Lewis are two inches from his face at the line of scrimmage.
Geech,
Good stuff. Seems like you've researched the eligible centers somewhat.
The key word there being "somewhat."
It all depends on what you're willing to sacrifice. The "complete player" is a tag reserved for guys like Jerry Rice and Michael Jordan.
If you want a genius, then Alex Mack (6'4" 311) is the way to go. He won the Draddy Award (the scholastic equivalent of the Heisman), but he has a tendency to play too high and doesn't drive block all that well, especially in short yardage situations.
Eric Wood (6'4" 310) can improve in his drive blocking abilities against bigger DTs (who can't?), but he's at least decent, and has the potential to improve. He doesn't have the quickest feet and may have trouble with NFL speed rushing DTs, who aren't a dime a dozen, anyways. He's a good technician who uses his feet and hands to position himself well to go along with some of that brutishness.
Max Unger (6'5" 309) is a fantastic technician with good quickness, but doesn't rely on size and strength to get the job done.
These guys are all within 1 inch and 2 pounds of each other, but are very different players.
Antoine Caldwell (6'3" 309) is probably the next best after the top 3, but he's all brute with no quickness and not much between the ears, although he did make the line calls. He may be a better fit at OG.
I'll throw in A.Q. Shipley (6'1" 304) for good measure. He's a bowling ball of a former NT who will battle against the whole defense if given the chance. His footwork is adequate, but his lack of size and arm length may mean he'll be most effective in a zone scheme.
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Geech,
Good stuff. Seems like you've researched the eligible centers somewhat.
The key word there being "somewhat."
It all depends on what you're willing to sacrifice. The "complete player" is a tag reserved for guys like Jerry Rice and Michael Jordan.
If you want a genius, then Alex Mack (6'4" 311) is the way to go. He won the Draddy Award (the scholastic equivalent of the Heisman), but he has a tendency to play too high and doesn't drive block all that well, especially in short yardage situations.
Eric Wood (6'4" 310) can improve in his drive blocking abilities against bigger DTs (who can't?), but he's at least decent, and has the potential to improve. He doesn't have the quickest feet and may have trouble with NFL speed rushing DTs, who aren't a dime a dozen, anyways. He's a good technician who uses his feet and hands to position himself well to go along with some of that brutishness.
Max Unger (6'5" 309) is a fantastic technician with good quickness, but doesn't rely on size and strength to get the job done.
These guys are all within 1 inch and 2 pounds of each other, but are very different players.
Antoine Caldwell (6'3" 309) is probably the next best after the top 3, but he's all brute with no quickness and not much between the ears, although he did make the line calls. He may be a better fit at OG.
I'll throw in A.Q. Shipley (6'1" 304) for good measure. He's a bowling ball of a former NT who will battle against the whole defense if given the chance. His footwork is adequate, but his lack of size and arm length may mean he'll be most effective in a zone scheme.
The key word there being "somewhat."
It all depends on what you're willing to sacrifice. The "complete player" is a tag reserved for guys like Jerry Rice and Michael Jordan.
If you want a genius, then Alex Mack (6'4" 311) is the way to go. He won the Draddy Award (the scholastic equivalent of the Heisman), but he has a tendency to play too high and doesn't drive block all that well, especially in short yardage situations.
Eric Wood (6'4" 310) can improve in his drive blocking abilities against bigger DTs (who can't?), but he's at least decent, and has the potential to improve. He doesn't have the quickest feet and may have trouble with NFL speed rushing DTs, who aren't a dime a dozen, anyways. He's a good technician who uses his feet and hands to position himself well to go along with some of that brutishness.
Max Unger (6'5" 309) is a fantastic technician with good quickness, but doesn't rely on size and strength to get the job done.
These guys are all within 1 inch and 2 pounds of each other, but are very different players.
Antoine Caldwell (6'3" 309) is probably the next best after the top 3, but he's all brute with no quickness and not much between the ears, although he did make the line calls. He may be a better fit at OG.
I'll throw in A.Q. Shipley (6'1" 304) for good measure. He's a bowling ball of a former NT who will battle against the whole defense if given the chance. His footwork is adequate, but his lack of size and arm length may mean he'll be most effective in a zone scheme.
http://walterfootball.com/draft2009C.php
Jonathan Luigs as well, with a draft this deep in centers i wouldn't mind taking one in the 3rd, possibly even 4th if one slips...
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Geech,
Good stuff. Seems like you've researched the eligible centers somewhat.
The key word there being "somewhat."
It all depends on what you're willing to sacrifice. The "complete player" is a tag reserved for guys like Jerry Rice and Michael Jordan.
If you want a genius, then Alex Mack (6'4" 311) is the way to go. He won the Draddy Award (the scholastic equivalent of the Heisman), but he has a tendency to play too high and doesn't drive block all that well, especially in short yardage situations.
Eric Wood (6'4" 310) can improve in his drive blocking abilities against bigger DTs (who can't?), but he's at least decent, and has the potential to improve. He doesn't have the quickest feet and may have trouble with NFL speed rushing DTs, who aren't a dime a dozen, anyways. He's a good technician who uses his feet and hands to position himself well to go along with some of that brutishness.
Max Unger (6'5" 309) is a fantastic technician with good quickness, but doesn't rely on size and strength to get the job done.
These guys are all within 1 inch and 2 pounds of each other, but are very different players.
Antoine Caldwell (6'3" 309) is probably the next best after the top 3, but he's all brute with no quickness and not much between the ears, although he did make the line calls. He may be a better fit at OG.
I'll throw in A.Q. Shipley (6'1" 304) for good measure. He's a bowling ball of a former NT who will battle against the whole defense if given the chance. His footwork is adequate, but his lack of size and arm length may mean he'll be most effective in a zone scheme.
The key word there being "somewhat."
It all depends on what you're willing to sacrifice. The "complete player" is a tag reserved for guys like Jerry Rice and Michael Jordan.
If you want a genius, then Alex Mack (6'4" 311) is the way to go. He won the Draddy Award (the scholastic equivalent of the Heisman), but he has a tendency to play too high and doesn't drive block all that well, especially in short yardage situations.
Eric Wood (6'4" 310) can improve in his drive blocking abilities against bigger DTs (who can't?), but he's at least decent, and has the potential to improve. He doesn't have the quickest feet and may have trouble with NFL speed rushing DTs, who aren't a dime a dozen, anyways. He's a good technician who uses his feet and hands to position himself well to go along with some of that brutishness.
Max Unger (6'5" 309) is a fantastic technician with good quickness, but doesn't rely on size and strength to get the job done.
These guys are all within 1 inch and 2 pounds of each other, but are very different players.
Antoine Caldwell (6'3" 309) is probably the next best after the top 3, but he's all brute with no quickness and not much between the ears, although he did make the line calls. He may be a better fit at OG.
I'll throw in A.Q. Shipley (6'1" 304) for good measure. He's a bowling ball of a former NT who will battle against the whole defense if given the chance. His footwork is adequate, but his lack of size and arm length may mean he'll be most effective in a zone scheme.
If the Browns' regime doesn't see that much of a difference among these guys then #50 is probably where we'll see them grab one out of this group. But that's assuming we don't add any more picks before the draft (don't move away from the phone, D.A.).
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Thanks....that is who I couldn't remember other than Arkansas.
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Johnathon Luigs (6'4") is another guy who has good quickness and technique, but doesn't rely on strength to get the job done.
That is why I think Wood is our best bet. As WalterFootball stated in their 5/26/08 note, "You're getting a rock at center if you draft Eric Wood."
-Al
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How could getting a 2nd round pick for a player that has played only 44 games in 5 years and scored all of 11 Touchdowns in that time be nothing less than a complete steal?!
The Brown's pulled off a really great move here.
If Winslow's name was "Joe Smith" Cleveland fans would be dancing in the streets over this deal.....But then again, if K2's name was "Joe Smith" you probably couldn't have talked Tampa into it.
It's nothing but name recognition that makes people think K2 is something more than he is.
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