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Admittedly I am a rookie when it comes to knowing college football players. I have spent the last 9 years coaching youth football, so I have missed a LOT of college football games. With that background....here's my question.
I have read a lot of posts where people are wanting Fairley, Dareus, or other players with our first round pick. I certainly realize that our biggest need is defensive line players. We can't stop the run, and unless Doom returns at peak form, our pass rush might not be where we need it to be either.
Now, multiple questions.
1) If we remain in a 3-4 defense, is Fairley, or one of the others truly a 2nd overall pick in the 1st round? I know Suh, Orakpo and some others have been in the past, but are any of these guys at that kind of level? Would we grade them that high?
2) If they aren't graded that high in a 3-4 defense, would we be reaching to pick them that high (giving more value for less talent)?
3) Could we get better value by trading down and picking 2-3 solid D-line prospects, or would that even be necessary to acquire them?
4) If Champ is gone by then, and Cox is dealing with legal issues, is Peterson a legit once in a decade or elite player who could either play Cb or S for us?
5) "IF" we keep our #2 overall pick, which defensive player in the draft gives us the best value for that pick?
As I said, I am no expert. Most of what little I know has been learned by reading posts from many of you who share your knowledge on here.
I have seen questions as to whether Fairley is actually a beast like many believe. Some say he doesn't play against elite talent, he has only had one great standout year, and he gets too many stupid penalties. These are all things I have read on here, so I am going solely on hearsay.
Pretty much the consensus or majority opinion seems to be that he is the best D-lineman in the draft though. There are a few who have other opinions, but just based on what I read they are out numbered.
So I suppose my real question would be, is Fairley a true #2 prospect or would he go much lower in another year's draft? Is he close to the same talent level as a Suh or Orakpo? Would he grade out to be top talent in ANY year's draft, or is it just that he is the best in this particular year?
I want what's best for our team. I want true talent that is equal to the pick we use on them. If we draft SOLELY on need, even when the talent does NOT equal the pick used, then I feel we are messing up.
I would be fine with drafting Fairley, Peterson, Dareus, or whoever with the number 2 pick, IF they are worth it. If not? Then let's trade down and get extra players who will fill more holes for us even if they are of slightly lesser talent. Thats my two cents, but I'm certainly open to ideas, beliefs, or opinions.....as I said, Some of you have probably forgotten more than I ever knew about this year's draft prospects. Go Broncos
I have read a lot of posts where people are wanting Fairley, Dareus, or other players with our first round pick. I certainly realize that our biggest need is defensive line players. We can't stop the run, and unless Doom returns at peak form, our pass rush might not be where we need it to be either.
Now, multiple questions.
1) If we remain in a 3-4 defense, is Fairley, or one of the others truly a 2nd overall pick in the 1st round? I know Suh, Orakpo and some others have been in the past, but are any of these guys at that kind of level? Would we grade them that high?
2) If they aren't graded that high in a 3-4 defense, would we be reaching to pick them that high (giving more value for less talent)?
3) Could we get better value by trading down and picking 2-3 solid D-line prospects, or would that even be necessary to acquire them?
4) If Champ is gone by then, and Cox is dealing with legal issues, is Peterson a legit once in a decade or elite player who could either play Cb or S for us?
5) "IF" we keep our #2 overall pick, which defensive player in the draft gives us the best value for that pick?
As I said, I am no expert. Most of what little I know has been learned by reading posts from many of you who share your knowledge on here.
I have seen questions as to whether Fairley is actually a beast like many believe. Some say he doesn't play against elite talent, he has only had one great standout year, and he gets too many stupid penalties. These are all things I have read on here, so I am going solely on hearsay.
Pretty much the consensus or majority opinion seems to be that he is the best D-lineman in the draft though. There are a few who have other opinions, but just based on what I read they are out numbered.
So I suppose my real question would be, is Fairley a true #2 prospect or would he go much lower in another year's draft? Is he close to the same talent level as a Suh or Orakpo? Would he grade out to be top talent in ANY year's draft, or is it just that he is the best in this particular year?
I want what's best for our team. I want true talent that is equal to the pick we use on them. If we draft SOLELY on need, even when the talent does NOT equal the pick used, then I feel we are messing up.
I would be fine with drafting Fairley, Peterson, Dareus, or whoever with the number 2 pick, IF they are worth it. If not? Then let's trade down and get extra players who will fill more holes for us even if they are of slightly lesser talent. Thats my two cents, but I'm certainly open to ideas, beliefs, or opinions.....as I said, Some of you have probably forgotten more than I ever knew about this year's draft prospects. Go Broncos
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