I agree!

Here are some nice Curry highlights from the Florida State game:

@d-qwimbley said:

Actually he is everything you want in a 3-4 SILB. He is quick, athletic, has speed, works well in traffic and uses his hands well to ge off of blocks. He also is very good as a cover LB. He drops into coverage well.

Best part is that he will compliment Jackson well. He is not a pass rushing 3-4 OLB like some think he can be.

Indeed.....

Maybe DA and our 2nd for this pick and their 4th.

wishful thinking.

No doubt he is good....but he is a OLB....he is a great cover backer...teams aren't going to bury him in the middle if they want to get the best out of the guy.

He is a 4-3 SOLB.

The more this goes, I see Everett Brown as the selection, taking Wimps spot and sending Wimp over to the other side to compete with Peek and whoever else for the other OLB starting position.

We will live with Jackson and beau or whoever else in the middle.

That or we won't go backer at all and take Jenkins....you can't go wrong selecting a Champ Bailey type player.

Brown's can't pass on Curry. He is the perfect fit next to Jackson. Then again, can you pass up a talent like Crabtree. This is a stronger, faster Edwards that can make all the catches. I think other teams just might want to trade up to grab him, so we would have a tough decision.

Sorry, but Mangini would take a offensive lineman before a corner at #5. He mentioned "musts" and "needs" yesterday in his press conference. I believe ILB is in that "must" catagory. He has stressed on more then one occasion that stopping the run is his number one priority on defense. So, I say ILB and SS are musts. Pass rusher, OL and CB are needs.

@wpb-dawg-fan said:

I think Alo has also mentioned that Jenkins may project well at S...and if we lose Jones...we are going to need a top notch safety from somewhere...as Adams is the next guy on our depth chart. He is a nice player...but I would hate to think of him as our #1 S.

jenkins' versatility in coverage would open up a ton of defensive possibilities if the coaching staff's willing to make use of them. with a safety who can cover as well as jenkins can, there's less need to sub in your nickel package which lets you keep your base D in more or shift to something exotic like a 2-5-4 to really confuse the offense. as a defensive guy, that kind of flexibility would be very tempting. it almost makes me want jenkins.

and I'm sad ADVERTISEMENT withdrew from the draft, I was hoping the Vikings would take it.

In a 3-4 you aren't going to see all of his skills.

JMO

if Beanie or Moreno (or both) slip to the 20s....is there a chance the Browns trade up for them? A Curry/Wells draft would be incredible to me.

@nicksilvy said:

And I agree on the 'we don't need another young cornerback when we have so many other areas of need' plan.

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@clevelandfanforlife said:

I honestly think that Jenkins may end up being a safety. He has the size for it...and with his speed he could be an impact player at that position. His versatility to play BOTH safety and corner is why I am thinking he may be a good pickup.

I think Alo has also mentioned that Jenkins may project well at S...and if we lose Jones...we are going to need a top notch safety from somewhere...as Adams is the next guy on our depth chart. He is a nice player...but I would hate to think of him as our #1 S.

And I agree on the 'we don't need another young cornerback when we have so many other areas of need' plan.

National Football Post 2 Round Mock Draft

5. Cleveland Browns: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State

The Browns need to add a pass rusher at some point in the draft, but at this stage I don’t feel there’s a guy who warrants the fifth overall pick. Jenkins will come in and instantly improve the Browns’ secondary. OLB Aaron Curry has gotten a lot of attention here, but I feel his skill set would be underutilized in a 3-4 defense.

Personally I don't agree on their assessment of Curry...but that is Alo's fault!!!

37. Cleveland Browns: Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU

Jackson is the type of 5-technique defensive end the Browns were lacking last season.

I think getting either Jenkins or Curry in 1..and Tyson Jackson in round 2 would have to be considered a pretty darn good draft for us.

NFL Draft: Rankings by position

By Wes Bunting, National Football Post Jan 29, 10:53 pm EST

As NFL officials make their way back to their draft boards following the Senior Bowl, position rankings now become critically important. In order for teams to put together the most precise big board, accuracy in position rankings is paramount. This process is not only considered one of the most significant aspects of the draft process, it’s also one of the most frequently updated.

Quarterbacks

1. Mark Sanchez, USC (6-3, 225)

2. Matthew Stafford, Georgia (6-3, 236)

3. Josh Freeman, Kansas State (6-6, 248)

4. Pat White, West Virginia (6-0, 192)

5. Nate Davis, Ball State (6-2, 218)

6. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech (6-2, 205)

7. Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State (6-2, 216)

8. Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas (6-1, 214)

9. Stephen McGee, Texas A&M (6-3, 216)

10. Cullen Harper, Clemson (6-3, 220)

Running Backs

1. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia (5-11, 208)

2. Chris Wells, Ohio State (6-1, 237)

3. LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh (5-11, 210)

4. Shonn Greene, Iowa (5-11, 235)

5. Donald Brown, Connecticut (5-10, 210)

6. Javon Ringer, Michigan State (5-9, 205)

7. Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon (5-9, 208)

8. Andre Brown, N.C. State (6-0 224)

9. Rashad Jennings, Liberty (6-1, 232)

10. Cedric Peerman, Virginia (5-10, 210)

Fullbacks

1. Quinn Johnson, LSU (6-1, 260)

2. Brannan Southerland, Georgia (6-0, 245)

3. Tony Fiammetta, Syracuse (6-0, 238)

4. Mark Hafner, Houston (6-2, 235)

5. Travis McCall, Alabama (6-2, 276)

6. Conredge Collins, Pittsburgh (5-11, 232)

7. Eric Kettani, Navy (6-0, 242)

8. Marquez Branson, Central Arkansas (6-2, 248)

9. David Johnson, Arkansas State (6-2, 250)

10. Jorvorskie Lane, Texas A&M (6-0, 278)

Wide Receivers

1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech (6-3. 214)

2. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri (6-1, 200)

3. Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina (6-1, 210)

4. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland (6-2, 206)

5. Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma (6-0 204)

6. Derrick Williams, Penn State (6-0, 200)

7. Kenny Britt, Rutgers (6-4, 215)

8. Brian Robiskie, Ohio State (6-2, 200)

9. Mike Thomas, Arizona (5-8 187)

10. Kenny McKinley, South Carolina (6-0, 182)

Tight Ends

1. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State (6-6, 260)

2. Shawn Nelson, Southern Mississippi (6-5, 242)

3. Chase Coffman, Missouri (6-6, 252)

4. Connor Barwin, Cincinnati (6-4, 253)

5. James Casey, Rice (6-4, 235)

6. Jared Cook, South Carolina (6-5, 242)

7. Travis Beckum, Wisconsin (6-3, 237)

8. Cornelius Ingram, Florida (6-4, 245)

9. Brian Mandeville, Northeastern (6-6, 255)

10. Davon Drew, East Carolina (6-4, 258)

Offensive Tackles

1. Eugene Monroe, Virginia (6-5, 315)

2. Andre Smith, Alabama (6-4, 340)

3. Michael Oher, Mississippi (6-5, 320)

4. Jason Smith, Baylor (6-5, 300)

5. William Beatty, Connecticut (6-6, 310)

6. Eben Britton, Arizona (6-6, 310)

7. Jamon Meredith, South Carolina (6-5, 289)

8. Fenuki Tupou, Oregon (6-5, 332)

9. Jason Watkins, Florida (6-6, 317)

10. Augustus Parrish, Kent State (6-4, 297)

Offensive Guards

1. Duke Robinson, Oklahoma (6-5, 335)

2. Herman Johnson, LSU (6-7, 335)

3. Tyronne Green, Auburn (6-2, 309)

4. Andy Levitre, Oregon State (6-2, 318)

5. Trevor Canfield, Cincinnati (6-5, 305)

6. Jamie Thomas, Maryland (6-4, 331)

7. Maurice Miller, Ole Miss (6-3, 243)

8. Seth Olsen, Iowa (6-5, 304)

9. Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin (6-6, 323)

10. Anthony Parker, Tennessee (6-2, 305)

Centers

1. Alex Mack, California (6-4, 314)

2. Max Unger, Oregon (6-5, 305)

3. Eric Wood, Louisville (6-5, 308)

4. Antoine Caldwell, Alabama (6-5, 305)

5. Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas (6-5, 314)

6. A.Q. Shipley, Penn State (6-1, 297)

7. Cecil Newton, Tennessee State (6-2, 295)

8. Alex Fletcher, Stanford (6-3, 302)

9. Jon Cooper, Oklahoma (6-2, 292)

10. Ryan McDonald, Illinois (6-4, 298)

Defensive Ends

1. Brian Orakpo, Texas (6-4, 260)

2. Everette Brown, Florida State (6-4, 252)

3. Aaron Maybin, Penn State (6-4, 242)

4. Robert Ayers, Tennessee (6-3, 273)

5. Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech (6-7, 260)

6. Tyson Jackson, LSU (6-4, 295)

7. Paul Kruger, Utah (6-5, 265)

8. Larry English, Northern Illinois (6-2, 254)

9. Connor Barwin, Cincinnati (6-4, 255)

10. David Veikune, Hawaii (6-2, 255)

Defensive Tackles

1. B.J. Raji, Boston College (6-1, 325)

2. Peria Jerry, Mississippi (6-3, 295)

3. Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn (6-1, 295)

4. Jarron Gilbert, San Jose State (6-5, 287)

5. Fili Moala, Southern Cal (6-5, 298)

6. Evander Hood, Missouri (6-3, 295)

7. Mitch King, Iowa (6-2, 275)

8. Corvey Irvin, Georgia (6-3, 289)

9. Ron Brace, Boston College (6-3, 326)

10. Alex Magee, Purdue (6-3, 295)

Outside Linebackers

1. Aaron Curry, Wake Forest (6-2, 246)

2. Brian Cushing, Southern California (6-4, 243)

3. Clay Matthews, Southern California (6-4, 246)

4. Clint Sintim, Virginia (6-3, 254)

5. Tyrone McKenzie, South Florida (6-2, 235)

6. Zack Follett, California (6-2, 238)

7. Marcus Freeman, Ohio State (6-1, 238)

8. Cody Brown, Connecticut (6-2, 248)

9. Mortty Ivy, West Virginia (6-1, 236)

10. Nic Harris, Oklahoma (6-3, 233)

Inside Linebackers

1. Rey Maualuga, Southern California (6-2, 260)

2. James Laurinaitis, Ohio State (6-2, 240)

3. Darry Beckwith, LSU (6-1, 235)

4. Scott McKillop, Pittsburgh (6-1, 240)

5. Gerald McRath, Southern Miss (6-3, 220)

6. Jason Phillips, TCU (6-1, 235)

7. Worrell Williams, Cailfornia (6-0, 250)

8. Dannell Ellerbe, Georgia (6-1, 236)

9. Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina (6-2, 265)

10. Joseph Frantz, Florida Atlantic (6-2, 235)

Cornerbacks

1. Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State (6-0, 200)

2. D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt (5-10, 184)

3. Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest (5-9. 190)

4. Coye Francies, San Jose State (6-0 179)

5. Vontae Davis, Illinois (6-0, 205)

6. Sean Smith, Utah (6-3, 215)

7. Darius Butler, Connecticut (5-11, 187)

8. Mike Mickens, Cincinnati: (5-11, 176)

9. Asher Allen, Georgia (5-10, 198)

10. Victor Harris, Virginia Tech (5-11, 195)

Free Safeties

1. Louis Delmas, Western Michigan (6-0, 196)

2. Derek Pegues, Mississippi State (5-10, 195)

3. William Moore, Missouri (6-1, 226)

4. Rashad Johnson, Alabama (6-0, 190)

5. Sherrod Martin, Troy ( 6-1, 193)

6. Brandon Underwood, Cincinnati (6-1, 192)

7. David Bruton, Notre Dame (6-2, 210)

8. Troy Nolan, Arizona State (6-1, 207)

9. Darcel McBath, Texas Tech (6-1, 198)

10. Curtis Taylor, LSU (6-2, 208)

Strong Safeties

1. Patrick Chung, Oregon (5-11, 210)

2. Chip Vaughn, Wake Forest (6-2, 214)

3. Kevin Ellison, Southern California (6-1, 228)

4. Emanuel Cook, South Carolina (5-10, 205)

5. Michael Hamlin, Clemson (6-3, 206)

6. Stephen Hodge, TCU (6-0 214)

7. Trimane Goddard, North Carolina (5-11, 195)

8. Courtney Greene, Rutgers: (6-1, 211)

9. Otis Wiley, Michigan State (6-2, 210)

10. Jamarca Sanford, Mississippi (5-10, 200)

Specialists

1. Louie Sakoda, Utah (5-9, 171), kicker/punter

2. Graham Gano, Florida State (6-1, 192), kicker/punter

3. Thomas Morstead, Southern Methodist (6-4, 228), punter

4. Kevin Huber, Cincinnati (6-1, 224), punter

5. Jake Ingram, Hawaii (6-3 235), long snapper

6. Jose Martinez, UTEP (5-9, 200), kicker

7. Pat McAfee, West Virginia (6-0 228), kicker

8. Mark Estermyer, Pittsburgh (6-1, 247), long snapper

9. Ryan Succop, South Carolina (6-2, 224), kicker

10. Sam Swank, Wake Forest (6-0 202), kicker