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darb72
04-23-2010, 09:48 PM
Ok, there is a lot of talent left if one goes by the grades on NFL.com.

We have picks 114, 156, 157 and 194.

Four picks and not a lot of needs when it comes to our team. Obviously secondary help is going to be something we look at, but with the selection of Kindle in the first the pass rush should help cover our average CBs.

So, let's take a look at who might be available with our final picks.

At number 114 I'm going to do the unthinkable- Ladies and gentlemen, I present Corey Wooten, DE from Northwestern.

Corey Wooten- 6'6, 270 pounds. A knee injury in the Alamo Bowl prior to the start of last season hindered him. As most of us know, a knee injury takes at least two years to come all the way back from. That said, in 2008 he produced 10 sacks. He is solid against the run and can play end in either a 4-3 or 3-4.

Another option at 114 is another pick at an area we have no need. RB Jonathan Dwyer from Georgia Tech.

First thing to notice is his size. 5'11, 229 pounds. He is a straight ahead, one plant and go runner, perfect for our offense. Dwyer will require some coaching in regards to the passing game, but with McGhee likely gone after next season we have a chance to provide his replacement now. Would be a perfect compliment to Rice.


Round 5 we have back to back picks, numbers 156 and 157.

156 Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, CB from Indiana (PA). 6'0, 207 pounds, 4.47 speed.
I played against this school the last time we won a National Championship so maybe I'm just being sentimental, but this guy has all the measureables to be a solid starting CB in a few years, after we train him up a bit. The fact he played against a "lower" level of competition shouldn't matter in this day and age. How many times have we seen a small school prospect come to the NFL and flourish?

At number 157, my favorite player in the draft, we have Joe Webb, QB from UAB.
I'm not gonna repeat everything there is to love about the guy. I want him, he's an amazing athlete and we need to draft a receiver. Get this guy Oz!

Number 194. So far only one of my picks have made any sort of sense considering what posistions we need filled. So with our final pick I'm going to continue the trend.
Jonathan Crompton, QB from Tennessee. Comes from a pro-style system in college, threw 27 TDs against 13 INTs his senior year. Had a 58.7 completion percentage in the SEC. Has the arm to make all the NFL throws, and the feet to escape pressure.

Sephy
04-23-2010, 09:55 PM
Still hot for Perrish Cox. At WR late I like Mike Williams, Mitchell, and Gilyard.

darb72
04-23-2010, 10:00 PM
Cox and Dominique Franks are still out there and both carry pretty high grades.

Dont Know
04-24-2010, 01:46 AM
I would like

Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
O’Brien Schofield (stack him on IR for a year)

baltimore_hokie
04-24-2010, 01:53 AM
Carlton Mitchell!!!

Sephy
04-24-2010, 01:56 AM
I think they will go Franks or Cox in round 4.

I like Mitchell too.

4G63
04-24-2010, 05:39 AM
What about Riley Cooper? He's made some great catches and looks like a gamer...

RavenScallywag
04-24-2010, 05:40 AM
I think if Perrish Cox is there when we pick in the 4th, he has to be the pick. Hoping either Riley Cooper, Carlton Mitchell, or Mike Williams make it to our 5th round pick...

Lee Van Cleef
04-24-2010, 05:42 AM
We need a WR, CB and O-line depth.

edit: Forgot Safety too.

RavenScallywag
04-24-2010, 05:56 AM
btw, if we're talking about biggest slides, who would you rank as biggest slide:

Clausen to Panthers in 2nd round?
Kindle to Ravens at 43?
Bualaga to Packers at #24?
Bruce Campbell not even being picked in first two days?

I'm almost hoping Campbell just never gets picked and we get him as a UDFA.

sailorsam
04-24-2010, 06:08 AM
the more I think about it, the more I think the trade wi Denver was a win/win. they had surplus picks and could afford to trade three for a potential franchise qb; we got more bodies to develop to keep our D going.
good job to all concerned :D

Lee Van Cleef
04-24-2010, 06:19 AM
btw, if we're talking about biggest slides, who would you rank as biggest slide:

Clausen to Panthers in 2nd round?
Kindle to Ravens at 43?
Bualaga to Packers at #24?
Bruce Campbell not even being picked in first two days?

I'm almost hoping Campbell just never gets picked and we get him as a UDFA.

Probably Griffen still not being drafted.

Campbell was overrated by people who thought the Raiders would do something stupid.

xmradiodave
04-24-2010, 06:23 AM
Probably Griffen still not being drafted.

Campbell was overrated by people who thought the Raiders would do something stupid.

Let's be honest, this really would not have been a surprise. In fact, I think vegas odds makers lost a lot of money this year.

RavenScallywag
04-24-2010, 06:25 AM
true, I forgot about Everson Griffen. Anyone weigh in on why he's falling so far? He could've been a mid-1st pick, but I thought that was a bit of a reach for him. But once he got beyond late 2nd, he became huge value.

Lee Van Cleef
04-24-2010, 06:45 AM
Let's be honest, this really would not have been a surprise. In fact, I think vegas odds makers lost a lot of money this year.

If you look at their last five first rounders logically:

Huff
Gallery
Russell
McFadden
Darrius Heyward-Bey

Whilst none of them worked out how they'd liked so far none of them, aside from Heyward-Bey, was considered a reach. They just busted out and look bad in hindsight, but at the time you couldn't tell that.

xmradiodave
04-24-2010, 07:12 AM
If you look at their last five first rounders logically:

Huff
Gallery
Russell
McFadden
Darrius Heyward-Bey

Whilst none of them worked out how they'd liked so far none of them, aside from Heyward-Bey, was considered a reach. They just busted out and look bad in hindsight, but at the time you couldn't tell that.

Oh, I agree completely. In fact, Russell was looked at as the saviour of the franchise. I just like taking cheap-shots at them because, well... they are the Raiders.

Lee Van Cleef
04-24-2010, 07:34 AM
What that then suggests is either, they've been very unlucky or their culture is such that these players couldn't maximise their potential.

jonboy79
04-24-2010, 07:53 AM
Love Wooten... Cox, Franks or IUP's finest are a must soon... we NEED a CB.

Not yet listed names I like are...
Rashawn Jackson
Cory Jackson
John Conner

Michael Hoomanawanui
Colin Peek


Trindon Holliday

ravenwoman
04-24-2010, 08:12 AM
I like Riley Cooper. I would like to get a receiver like an Austin Collie type.

NC Raven
04-24-2010, 08:30 AM
At WR Cooper is a strong possibility. The Ravens had him in for a workout. no idea what impression he made though.

My favorite remaining WR is Gilyard.


Also like LeFevour late to compete as a backup QB.

A flyer on McKnight could pay some dividends, though another RB isn't a big priority.

Greg Hardy (DE, Ole Miss) has dropped like a rock -- don't know why (I haven't followed him in particular, but he was a late 1st/2d grade for a long time..... then next thing i know he's buried on the list --anybody know why??)

Lindley (CB Kentucky) is another free-faller, who I thought was projected a lot higher. Anybody know the deal there?

Myron Rolle. How can this guy not be a player? I'd want him around, one way or another.

RavenScallywag
04-24-2010, 08:39 AM
Maybe I'm wrong, but with the way the top 4 QBs have played out, I think you could get a UDFA QB and have them be just as good as a late rounder.

darb72
04-24-2010, 09:17 AM
Greg Hardy fell due to injury concerns. As in he's always injured.