http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writ...raft/index.html

@hoorta said:

I could see us taking Jones, but not at #6.

And I don't project Mallett making the top 10, much less the top 20.

That is why I see Carolina trading down a bit, and whoever moves up probably isn't making the move for Green. My thinking says they are looking for a Fairly.

With him off the board, one of the teams like Cincy who on paper are looking for D help end up taking Green.

@hammertime said:

over/under around 15-16??

Or is he the real deal?

Haha it has to be high on the under..

You know how to confuse can newton? Ask him what 5 x 9 is

over/under around 15-16??

Or is he the real deal?

It isnt going to be hard to confuse the kid..

@nw220 said:

WRs/TEs drafted by Cleveland since rejoining 1999

Bryalon Edwards- Clearly not worth the #3 overall selection knew this at the time but we did it anyways still hes making for NYJ still right now

Kellen Winslow Jr-Knee problems here in Cleveland never played up to potential has had a decent career while still being productive for TB

D Lineman/Pass Russers Drafted by Cleveland

Courtney Brown-Ouch

Gerald Warren- Damn aint it sad

Kameron Wimberly- Decent Production for Oakland but got the boot from Cleveland because we didnt want him

Which route would you perfer?

Maybe then we should draft an offensive lineman? We have done fairly well there: Joe Thomas and Alex Mack.

It's really early. A few playmakers always rise late. We've already got our DL (Bowers, Fairley, Dareus) and corners (Peterson and the Prince)... and the passrusher (Quinn)... but aside from Green, the guys who score points are TBD. Gabbert, Newton, and Mallett will fight it out but almost certainly one ends up in the top five. Gabbert has the size, athleticism, NFL arm, and quick release, so don't be shocked if he continues his rise.

Between Jones, Floyd, Baldwin, and Blackmon (if he comes out), one will land squarely in the top 10 soon... plenty high to go #6 to a receiver starved team.

WRs/TEs drafted by Cleveland since rejoining 1999

Bryalon Edwards- Clearly not worth the #3 overall selection knew this at the time but we did it anyways still hes making for NYJ still right now

Kellen Winslow Jr-Knee problems here in Cleveland never played up to potential has had a decent career while still being productive for TB

D Lineman/Pass Russers Drafted by Cleveland

Courtney Brown-Ouch

Gerald Warren- Damn aint it sad

Kameron Wimberly- Decent Production for Oakland but got the boot from Cleveland because we didnt want him

Which route would you perfer?

@unsympathetic said:

The choice has to be between Dareus or Quinn, whichever one Arizona doesn't take. Sure, keep up the pipe dream: If AJ Green is available, we take him.. but that won't happen.

Excatly hes not top 10 talent but why not trade back and grab him or say Blackmon while still picking up additional picks thats the smartest move we could make...Robert Quinn hasnt played in a full season and Dareus is a risk pick due to production consitincy...So whats the logic move trade back because Green most likely wont be there and take Jones or Blackmon...Grab a playmaking Pass Rusher with are 2nd round choice there will be plenty there that wont have the gamble as picking one at the #6 overall selection

The choice has to be between Dareus or Quinn, whichever one Arizona doesn't take. Sure, keep up the pipe dream: If AJ Green is available, we take him.. but that won't happen.

@shepwrite said:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/box-seats...essary_201.html

I see the Broncos, Bills, and Bengals all going defense. The X factor is what Carolina will do with the #1 pick. Green is a rare talent for sure, but Clausen flat-out sucks. Problem is Cam Newton is not #1 overall material. Frankly in the Championship game, he looked like a much better version of Aaron Pryor. Kid's got the arm and athletic ability, but does he have the smarts? Anyone can look great if they have all day to throw, and CN won't have that luxury in the pros- is he Michael Vick, or Jamarcus Russell?

I could see us taking Jones, but not at #6.

And I don't project Mallett making the top 10, much less the top 20.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/box-seats...essary_201.html

Third round for a right tackle would be great, then. Like I said elsewhere, Pashos, Womack, Lauvao, and Yates will return and we can have the starting right side we never fielded last year (probably Lauvao and Pashos) while the rook gets his redshirt year like Lauvao did.

1st.Blackmon or Jones

2nd. Insert best pash rusher whether its Justin Houston Georgia or whomever may drop (cam heyward) Laurnatis and Mualaga both dropped and were projected first round

3rd.Best RT available

4th. Casey Matthews!!! trade up if you have to grab him

That would be my best scerniao also if we trade back and grab Jones or Blackmon then we'd have another pick somewhere in there as well

Because honestly Jones or Blackmon could be had around Mid First round no need to take them with #6 overall unless of course AJ Green is there and then theres no need to have this conversation

Nick Fairley may have played himself into the conversation for #1 overall. He's a farging beast. If we stay in our two-gap 3-4, though, I'm not sure that's the best use of his talents. He might dominate as a one-gap in the 4-3. If we switch to a 4-3, he and Rubin (also very active) would be an incredible tandem. I have no clue what the plan is on defense.

For my money, I'd take either Green or Jones first, the Georgia 3-4 OLB second, and a 3-4 DE in round 3. Fourth is a right side blocker, because with Pashos, Lauvao, Yates, and Womack all returning, I'm not convinced we don't have an answer already on the team. I think Lauvao takes over at RG almost for sure. Free agency obviously figures in.

@hoorta said:

Now who won't take Green? That would be the Cardinals. Yeah I saw Walter's has Carolina taking Green @ #1, but who's going to get him the ball? Clausen? Har har. Denver's going to go D, but a CB @ #2? Even if Champ Bailey departs, I don't see it- not for a team that was dead last in defensive sacks.

With Stinko coming back to the Bengals, a #1 wr isn't a s big a priority as someone, anyone that can generate a pass rush.

So yeah, possibility Green might fall to the Browns, and if he does, it will take about 1\2 second for the Browns to claim him. If he's gone, and the other four picks going defense, I could see the Browns trying to trade back and get an extra second round pick.

We really need a scoring threat. Trading back is too risky. Alot of these projections will be tossed out after combines also.

@nw220 said:

As far as Nick Fairley yeah he played well last night and moved himself into the top 5 no doubt i like him better due to Marceull Dareus both they both lack production constantly Dareus had 13 sacks last year and never played up to that potential this year totaling only 3, as well as Fairley last year was no were the season he had this year so you gotta ask yourself are they as good as they appear...I like Bowers who his a physical freak and think he wont be there for us ethier

So i say you have to go WR and if Green is gone which i believe he will be you trade back and take the next sure thing in Blackmon, Jones has hands issues even though his size and speed is very impressive

Heres to hoping Green falls in are lap

blackmon may have great hands, but i still like jones more. he is a monster at 6-4, 220. yeah, he has problems with his hands but that can be coached. he's a beast.

As far as Nick Fairley yeah he played well last night and moved himself into the top 5 no doubt i like him better due to Marceull Dareus both they both lack production constantly Dareus had 13 sacks last year and never played up to that potential this year totaling only 3, as well as Fairley last year was no were the season he had this year so you gotta ask yourself are they as good as they appear...I like Bowers who his a physical freak and think he wont be there for us ethier

So i say you have to go WR and if Green is gone which i believe he will be you trade back and take the next sure thing in Blackmon, Jones has hands issues even though his size and speed is very impressive

Heres to hoping Green falls in are lap

I could see them dropping to 10 or lower.

@rugbydawg said:

I agree. Carolina has Steve Smith. Though getting older, he still gets it done. They also drafted Brandon LaFell last year. While he started slowly, he started to show signs of good things to come. I guess the only worry I might have is Athens, Ga isn't all that far from Charlotte so he would "play" in that market.

Between Green and Fairly, I take Fairly...though i think Fairly goes top 3.

Just ranting a bit, I like a running back and we might be able to get him at the top of round 4...Noel Devine.

He would be a really nice compliment to Hillis.

@clevelandbigdawg said:

I like what I saw from Casey Matthews too. I wanted him on name alone, but tonights game showed he can play. He just needs to fine tune his game.

If LaMichael James decides to come out (which I doubt), he would be sweet, but we dont need a RB as high as he would go.

On a somewhat related note. I like the coaching move Chizic made sending the FG unit out there with 10 sec. making Oregon use(waste) their last timeout in attempts to "ice" the kicker, then sending the offense out there to set up a field goal for when time expired. When they sent the FG unit out I figured thats what they were doing, but I never would have thought to do that originally.

Farley definitely moved into the top five with that game against Oregon. Cam Newton played well enough the Cardinals may take a shot at him.

Now who won't take Green? That would be the Cardinals. Yeah I saw Walter's has Carolina taking Green @ #1, but who's going to get him the ball? Clausen? Har har. Denver's going to go D, but a CB @ #2? Even if Champ Bailey departs, I don't see it- not for a team that was dead last in defensive sacks.

With Stinko coming back to the Bengals, a #1 wr isn't a s big a priority as someone, anyone that can generate a pass rush.

So yeah, possibility Green might fall to the Browns, and if he does, it will take about 1\2 second for the Browns to claim him. If he's gone, and the other four picks going defense, I could see the Browns trying to trade back and get an extra second round pick.

he doesn't seem to be very smart. Or disciplined. Maybe just needs to grow up. Darius would be a better fit, I think.

I like what I saw from Casey Matthews too. I wanted him on name alone, but tonights game showed he can play. He just needs to fine tune his game.

If LaMichael James decides to come out (which I doubt), he would be sweet, but we dont need a RB as high as he would go.

On a somewhat related note. I like the coaching move Chizic made sending the FG unit out there with 10 sec. making Oregon use(waste) their last timeout in attempts to "ice" the kicker, then sending the offense out there to set up a field goal for when time expired. When they sent the FG unit out I figured thats what they were doing, but I never would have thought to do that originally.