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TRADE: BMarsh to Jets for #29 and #124
#11--ILB Rolando McClain--McClain has great length and strength for the position and has been the Crimson Tide's most active defender in 2009. Rolando is an instinctive player that makes all the calls from the middle linebacker position. He sheds blockers well to leverage the ball and understands angles to maintain proper run fits to the line of scrimmage. McClain is disruptive attacking a crease when blitzing the quarterback. He is powerful as a tackler and keeps good balance in the open field. McClain is somewhat limited in man coverage and may be a liability in this phase of his game at the next level. He does understand route progressions and can be effective in short zone coverage schemes. McClain is a good football player that should have an immediate impact as a rookie on special teams while working into a starting role(NFL.com). McClain would add that extra pressure during pass rushes that we need. Alos plays a sigificant role in run stopping. With our big DL Doom and/or McClain will be free to rush the QB
#29--DT Terrence Cody--Cody is a massive body with natural power as an interior run stopper. He can push the pocket effectively with excellent natural power but needs to develop his hand use and expand his pass rush package. He is disruptive penetrating the line of scrimmage versus the run and will command double teams often. He is limited outside the tackle box but has decent range for a player of his stature. Cody has improved his reads and ability to leverage the blocker but will likely improve more at the next level. He fits best as a nose tackle in a 3-4 defensive front and is more of a two down player at this point(NFL.com). I love the signing of J. Williams and to keep him fresh we draft Cody. Williams and Cody in rotation would keep our NT position fresh through the season and will put less pressure on Williams. Cody will be learning from one of the best at the position.
#45--OLB Jerry Hughes--Hughes is a defensive end that has been the most disruptive defender for the Horned Frogs over the past two years. He is a tweener (size and athleticism) at the next level and may fit as an undersized end in a 4-3 scheme or an inexperienced outside backer in an odd front. Hughes is best attacking the line of scrimmage rushing the passer or penetrating to disrupt the run. He uses his hands well to control blockers on the edge. He also shows an expansive pass rush package. Hughes has dropped in zone coverage at times but is most comfortable with his hand on the ground. He is a solid tackler in the open field utilizing great balance and body positioning. Regardless of where Hughes aligns at the next level he should contribute as a rookie due to his instincts, toughness, athleticism and energy(NFL.com).Hughes would make the transition to OLB. he excels at pass rushing as a DE and can be used at either sport. I look at what doom did when transitioning from DE to LB and Hughes will have the same effect. Doom, Hughes, and McClain...I am speechless. That would be one of, if not the best, LB corps in the NFL. All three excel at the pass rush but all 3 also know how to tackle and stop the run. Yeah yeah yeah what abhout D.J. right? Well he can be in on rotation and can help show the rookies the ropes of the NFL. Then next year we say good bye D.J. I mean I love D.J. and he has been great for us but I don't think he would accept a back-up role in our D. He is a starter by all means. However if he is willing to accept a back-up role, then keep him around and in rotation at all 3 LB positions. He easily can play all 3.
#80--WR Jordan Shipley--Shipley has been a productive receiver at one of the top programs in the country for the past two years. He had some durability issues early in his career with hamstring pulls and a shoulder injury but has not missed any games in the last three years. He is explosive off the line and runs extremely crisp routes that allow him to separate from defenders with a good short burst. He is a natural when it comes to adjusting to off-target throws and will go over the middle to catch the ball in traffic. If he had better top end speed he would be pretty much the total package.(NFL.com)Shipley has the best hands in this draft. He would easily be a 1st round selection if he was more athletic. However because of his lack of athletisim teams in the 3rd get a gem with Shipley. The loss of BMarsh hurts our WR corp and the addition of Shiplery will help ease the pain. He has promising hands and is great in his route running. Our vetran WRs can groom him to excel at the position. He reminds me of Eddie Mac.
#114--OG Brandon Carter-- Carter is a three-year starter at guard for the Red Raiders and has played a lot of football over the years. He will show some nastiness in his blocks but sometimes lets it get personal and has been known to get flagged for penalties at inopportune times. He is a mauler and a brawler as a blocker that can smother opponents once he gets his hands on them but will struggle when reacting to movement or when in space(NFL.com). Carter will compete for the starting center position with the Broncos but can contribute instantly in a rotation at guard.
#124--C Matt Tennant--Tennant is a three-year starter for the Eagles that has become an excellent technician that knows angles and how to use his hands to control and steer opponents. He is quick into blocks after the exchange and does a good job of moving his feet and adjusting to movement but lacks the raw power and lower body strength to dominate like the elite centers. He does a good job of finishing his blocks off when he can and goes from snap to whistle(NFL.com). Matt can come in to battle for what should be a wide open Center position. Him and Carter, with some grooming, can help solidfy our Oline.
#183--S Kyle McCarthy--McCarthy was a productive two-year starter for the Irish defense. He has a good combination of size, strength and athleticism. He doesn't have ideal height but is instinctive and maintains leverage as a deep defender when going after the ball. Vocal leader who wins with toughness, instincts, intelligence and technique. His foot agility, balance and quickness enable him to be an effective zone-coverage defender(NFL.com). Kyle isn't an explosive hitter and wouldn't be a great in-the-box defender which is ok with our DL hopefully we won't need to put a Saftey in the box. Kyle will never likely be a starter in the NFL but will be a solid back-up and be a good relief for our safteys. He reminds me of a milder John Lynch.
#220--RB Pat Paschall--Paschall was a productive running back averaging nearly seven yards a carry during his senior year at North Dakota State. He runs hard and is quick to make decisions, plant his foot in the ground and hit the hole. He runs with a good pad level and will keep his feet driving to gain yards after contact but lacks the size, power and bulk to break many tackles at the next level or to move piles on the goal line. He is a confident receiver out of the backfield but lacks the speed to stretch the secondary down the seam. While he lacks top lateral cutting range, he does have enough wiggle and shiftiness to avoid tacklers in traffic. He has had a couple of off-field issues over the years but still is apt to be looked at as a good gamble in the later rounds(NFL.com). Paschall will be a good change of pace back for Moreno and Buck. His 7 yards a carry will never be reached at the NFL level but I picture Paschall playing as a recieving RB to gain that 2-4 yards need on 3rd downs.
Overall grade: B-
The first 4 rounds we were able to add play makers at the positions we most need help. We easliy filled our needs in this draft and drafted what could possibly be one of the best LB corps in this league. I don't picture many QBs wanting to face Doom, Hughes, and McClain. It would be pretty scary looking down the field and seeing any combo of 2 of those coming at me with eyes of hunger. QB is on the menu for our D next year with the combonation of our LBs.
Likely hood of this draft: Very unlikely but it's fun smashing together the ideas that run through my head.
#11--ILB Rolando McClain--McClain has great length and strength for the position and has been the Crimson Tide's most active defender in 2009. Rolando is an instinctive player that makes all the calls from the middle linebacker position. He sheds blockers well to leverage the ball and understands angles to maintain proper run fits to the line of scrimmage. McClain is disruptive attacking a crease when blitzing the quarterback. He is powerful as a tackler and keeps good balance in the open field. McClain is somewhat limited in man coverage and may be a liability in this phase of his game at the next level. He does understand route progressions and can be effective in short zone coverage schemes. McClain is a good football player that should have an immediate impact as a rookie on special teams while working into a starting role(NFL.com). McClain would add that extra pressure during pass rushes that we need. Alos plays a sigificant role in run stopping. With our big DL Doom and/or McClain will be free to rush the QB
#29--DT Terrence Cody--Cody is a massive body with natural power as an interior run stopper. He can push the pocket effectively with excellent natural power but needs to develop his hand use and expand his pass rush package. He is disruptive penetrating the line of scrimmage versus the run and will command double teams often. He is limited outside the tackle box but has decent range for a player of his stature. Cody has improved his reads and ability to leverage the blocker but will likely improve more at the next level. He fits best as a nose tackle in a 3-4 defensive front and is more of a two down player at this point(NFL.com). I love the signing of J. Williams and to keep him fresh we draft Cody. Williams and Cody in rotation would keep our NT position fresh through the season and will put less pressure on Williams. Cody will be learning from one of the best at the position.
#45--OLB Jerry Hughes--Hughes is a defensive end that has been the most disruptive defender for the Horned Frogs over the past two years. He is a tweener (size and athleticism) at the next level and may fit as an undersized end in a 4-3 scheme or an inexperienced outside backer in an odd front. Hughes is best attacking the line of scrimmage rushing the passer or penetrating to disrupt the run. He uses his hands well to control blockers on the edge. He also shows an expansive pass rush package. Hughes has dropped in zone coverage at times but is most comfortable with his hand on the ground. He is a solid tackler in the open field utilizing great balance and body positioning. Regardless of where Hughes aligns at the next level he should contribute as a rookie due to his instincts, toughness, athleticism and energy(NFL.com).Hughes would make the transition to OLB. he excels at pass rushing as a DE and can be used at either sport. I look at what doom did when transitioning from DE to LB and Hughes will have the same effect. Doom, Hughes, and McClain...I am speechless. That would be one of, if not the best, LB corps in the NFL. All three excel at the pass rush but all 3 also know how to tackle and stop the run. Yeah yeah yeah what abhout D.J. right? Well he can be in on rotation and can help show the rookies the ropes of the NFL. Then next year we say good bye D.J. I mean I love D.J. and he has been great for us but I don't think he would accept a back-up role in our D. He is a starter by all means. However if he is willing to accept a back-up role, then keep him around and in rotation at all 3 LB positions. He easily can play all 3.
#80--WR Jordan Shipley--Shipley has been a productive receiver at one of the top programs in the country for the past two years. He had some durability issues early in his career with hamstring pulls and a shoulder injury but has not missed any games in the last three years. He is explosive off the line and runs extremely crisp routes that allow him to separate from defenders with a good short burst. He is a natural when it comes to adjusting to off-target throws and will go over the middle to catch the ball in traffic. If he had better top end speed he would be pretty much the total package.(NFL.com)Shipley has the best hands in this draft. He would easily be a 1st round selection if he was more athletic. However because of his lack of athletisim teams in the 3rd get a gem with Shipley. The loss of BMarsh hurts our WR corp and the addition of Shiplery will help ease the pain. He has promising hands and is great in his route running. Our vetran WRs can groom him to excel at the position. He reminds me of Eddie Mac.
#114--OG Brandon Carter-- Carter is a three-year starter at guard for the Red Raiders and has played a lot of football over the years. He will show some nastiness in his blocks but sometimes lets it get personal and has been known to get flagged for penalties at inopportune times. He is a mauler and a brawler as a blocker that can smother opponents once he gets his hands on them but will struggle when reacting to movement or when in space(NFL.com). Carter will compete for the starting center position with the Broncos but can contribute instantly in a rotation at guard.
#124--C Matt Tennant--Tennant is a three-year starter for the Eagles that has become an excellent technician that knows angles and how to use his hands to control and steer opponents. He is quick into blocks after the exchange and does a good job of moving his feet and adjusting to movement but lacks the raw power and lower body strength to dominate like the elite centers. He does a good job of finishing his blocks off when he can and goes from snap to whistle(NFL.com). Matt can come in to battle for what should be a wide open Center position. Him and Carter, with some grooming, can help solidfy our Oline.
#183--S Kyle McCarthy--McCarthy was a productive two-year starter for the Irish defense. He has a good combination of size, strength and athleticism. He doesn't have ideal height but is instinctive and maintains leverage as a deep defender when going after the ball. Vocal leader who wins with toughness, instincts, intelligence and technique. His foot agility, balance and quickness enable him to be an effective zone-coverage defender(NFL.com). Kyle isn't an explosive hitter and wouldn't be a great in-the-box defender which is ok with our DL hopefully we won't need to put a Saftey in the box. Kyle will never likely be a starter in the NFL but will be a solid back-up and be a good relief for our safteys. He reminds me of a milder John Lynch.
#220--RB Pat Paschall--Paschall was a productive running back averaging nearly seven yards a carry during his senior year at North Dakota State. He runs hard and is quick to make decisions, plant his foot in the ground and hit the hole. He runs with a good pad level and will keep his feet driving to gain yards after contact but lacks the size, power and bulk to break many tackles at the next level or to move piles on the goal line. He is a confident receiver out of the backfield but lacks the speed to stretch the secondary down the seam. While he lacks top lateral cutting range, he does have enough wiggle and shiftiness to avoid tacklers in traffic. He has had a couple of off-field issues over the years but still is apt to be looked at as a good gamble in the later rounds(NFL.com). Paschall will be a good change of pace back for Moreno and Buck. His 7 yards a carry will never be reached at the NFL level but I picture Paschall playing as a recieving RB to gain that 2-4 yards need on 3rd downs.
Overall grade: B-
The first 4 rounds we were able to add play makers at the positions we most need help. We easliy filled our needs in this draft and drafted what could possibly be one of the best LB corps in this league. I don't picture many QBs wanting to face Doom, Hughes, and McClain. It would be pretty scary looking down the field and seeing any combo of 2 of those coming at me with eyes of hunger. QB is on the menu for our D next year with the combonation of our LBs.
Likely hood of this draft: Very unlikely but it's fun smashing together the ideas that run through my head.
Brandon Spikes with #11? 
Spikes is easily the slowest LB in the draft he lacks quickness and he is only useful in coverage. McClain is the best LB in this draft.
I defintley know you haven't seen enough of him then. Do you know why most mock drafts made by those so called "experts" have us taking McClain? Please go find me 10 mock drafts that have us taking Brandon Spikes in any round and I will take your opinion seriously.
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