2011 NFL Draft Thread (Rounds 4-7 @ 12PM EST)

[inthecards21]

Really love the Steelers draft so far. Got the 3-4 run stopping end, the solid o lineman and corners in the 3rd and 4th. I'm glad we're finally addressing these needs

 

[Bmore]

Cmon Skins... Draft Tyrod Taylor!!!

Nope he's a raven

 

[cf24]

Nah, Housler is a raw receiver in the Jermichael Finley/Jimmy Graham mold. He a shitty blocker, but he tries hard. I guess this means they are actually going to use the tight end in the future, which would be welcomed.

It's most likely of the RBs it's Hightower that is going to be given the boot considering his fumble issues and contract.

Yea, that would be great if we could actually have a "threat" at TE.

And yea, that would be my guess as well. Sucks, but I'd much rather keep Wells and LSH. I've heard Wright may be retiring, so we could use a good pass blocker in the backfield. And the damn Dolphins took my boy Charles Clay was REALLY hoping he'd be in Cardinal red.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

We got a steal in the 4th round IMO. Someone who can stretch the field vertically and allow Marshall to do his work.

I think Miami has had a nice, quiet, solid draft.

No QB is the only gripe, but they've had a solid draft.

Pouncey is a plug'n'play at guard. Thomas will be the #2 tailback if not start (Ricky is gone, and I wouldn't re-sign Ronnie for the money he wants). Gates is the speedster they needs. If he is a hit, that'll open up the offense a little bit. Clay will probably get some time, too.

Not bad, needed a quarterback though.

 

[TheImmortalGoud]

Just Stumped The Truck on NFL Network with Cameron Bradfield.

 

[BigBucs]

I loved out draft. Stocker, Foster, Bowers (crosses fingers) and that Gator kid looks like a steal.

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Nope he's a raven

U happy about Troy Smith 2.0? Thought ud be over that.

 

[QuietStorm]

Nope he's a raven

I figured the Skins wouldn't draft him. They didn't like any of the QB's in this draft I guess.

 

[Bmore]

U happy about Troy Smith 2.0? Thought ud be over that.

I'm happy with Flacco, but Tyrod will be a decent back up.

 

[inthecards21]

U happy about Troy Smith 2.0? Thought ud be over that.

almost exactly what i thought when i saw this, Troy Smith but not as good

 

[Obst]

Pat Devlin not getting drafted is pretty crazy, at one point he was a 3rd round projection. I thought Mark Herzlich and Joe Lefeged would go at some point in this draft too. I hope once the lockout is over the Jaguars can sign Mario Harvey, I really liked him and still think he could be a good linebacker in the league.

 

[ryne candy]

Jerrod Johnson, QB, Texas A&M went undrafted (not surprised).

 

[G-men]

i would love for the Giants to pick up O'Dowd, Kirkpatrick, Herzlich, Wujciak, Lefeged, or Deunta Williams

 

[Woy]

Solid draft for the Titans. Unlike what CJ/eskimo said, most Titans fans are actually pleased of what we did.

Akeem Ayers is a playmaker, which is exactly what we need at LB. Tulloch can't cover anyone (and will probably be gone), Witherspoon is average and McRath was very disappointing after a promising rookie campaign. Ayers can cover tight ends, rush the passer and do the things that we didn't get from our linebackers last year.

I'll admit that I wanted Drake Nevis instead of Jurrell Casey, but Casey still fits of what Jerry Gray wants to do on defense. He's very explosive, a great run stopper and one scout compared his explosiveness to Casey Hampton's, which is high praise. He'll be a good player here.

Colin McCarthy is a guy who can play every linebacker spot. Good pass rusher, strong against the run and has a high motor, but his shoulders are a question after multiple surgeries.

Jamie Harper looks like Chris Henry v2.0 honestly. I hope I'm wrong, but he wasn't extremely productive in his only year starting last season. Big back, has really good hands and runs fairly quick, so hopefully he can battle Javon Ringer for third-down carries.

Karl Klug was a strange pick in my mind, but apparently a lot of sources say we got a steal here. He freed up a lot of space for Clayborn and Ballard at Iowa, has a great motor (someone said reminiscent to KVB's) and has an incredible work ethic.

I LOVE the Byron Stingily pick. Big tackle project for Bruce Matthews to mold and was the sleeper of the draft according to SI. We're always great at finding quality offensive linemen late in the draft.

Zach Clayton is one of Tracy Rocker's boys and works hard. Probably gonna be a PS guy in September.

Tom Campbell jumped from Pitt, to Edinboro, to a part-time janitor to finally California (Pa.). I don't know much about him except he runs a 4.33, and that he's pretty much a local kid so I'm glad we took him.

 

[Colonel Angus]

TE Charlie Gannt is the best player there. He was unstoppable in my NCAA 11dynasty.

 

[Obst]

Anyone have ESPN Insider and want to post Kiper's Draft Grades

 

[dave]

Anyone have ESPN Insider and want to post Kiper's Draft Grades

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Eagles got a C+ btw Obst.


Philadelphia Eagles

Top needs: OT, CB, DT, S

Summary: This feels like last year. I look at the Philly board and think, "Well, they got a lot of guys." The Eagles targeted what I considered their three biggest needs with their first three picks. The selection of Watkins surprised some people, as he may have been available even into the early second round, but they may believe he has the capability to stay at tackle. I think he's a guard. Elsewhere, Jarrett provides depth at safety, and Marsh will be asked to step in early at corner. David Akers can't feel too confident about his future in Philly, as Henery was the first kicker off the board. The looming question now is what picks or players will come back if and when the Eagles decide to deal Kevin Kolb.

 

[EmpireWF]

Surprised these guys were not drafted.

S DeAndre McDaniel
S Joe Lefeged
S Deunta Williams
S Jeron Johnson
QB Pat Devlin
LB Mark Herzlich
WR Terrance Tolliver (oobl, what happened?)
DE Pierre Allen
DT Ian Williams
C Kris O'Dowd
G Zach Hurd
RB Noel Devine

 

[TheImmortalGoud]

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Can't you just copy and paste the text?

 

[Realist]

Can't you just copy and paste the text?

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[Nevermind]

Solid draft for the Titans. Unlike what CJ/eskimo said, most Titans fans are actually pleased of what we did.

Akeem Ayers is a playmaker, which is exactly what we need at LB. Tulloch can't cover anyone (and will probably be gone), Witherspoon is average and McRath was very disappointing after a promising rookie campaign. Ayers can cover tight ends, rush the passer and do the things that we didn't get from our linebackers last year.

I'll admit that I wanted Drake Nevis instead of Jurrell Casey, but Casey still fits of what Jerry Gray wants to do on defense. He's very explosive, a great run stopper and one scout compared his explosiveness to Casey Hampton's, which is high praise. He'll be a good player here.

Colin McCarthy is a guy who can play every linebacker spot. Good pass rusher, strong against the run and has a high motor, but his shoulders are a question after multiple surgeries.

Jamie Harper looks like Chris Henry v2.0 honestly. I hope I'm wrong, but he wasn't extremely productive in his only year starting last season. Big back, has really good hands and runs fairly quick, so hopefully he can battle Javon Ringer for third-down carries.

Karl Klug was a strange pick in my mind, but apparently a lot of sources say we got a steal here. He freed up a lot of space for Clayborn and Ballard at Iowa, has a great motor (someone said reminiscent to KVB's) and has an incredible work ethic.

I LOVE the Byron Stingily pick. Big tackle project for Bruce Matthews to mold and was the sleeper of the draft according to SI. We're always great at finding quality offensive linemen late in the draft.

Zach Clayton is one of Tracy Rocker's boys and works hard. Probably gonna be a PS guy in September.

Tom Campbell jumped from Pitt, to Edinboro, to a part-time janitor to finally California (Pa.). I don't know much about him except he runs a 4.33, and that he's pretty much a local kid so I'm glad we took him.

Akeem Ayers seems to be a really good player. A poor 40 at the combine dropped his stock for most people but that shouldn't be much of a problem. He has played at every linebacker spot at UCLA so he will be able to play where he is needed.

Jurrell Casey seems like a solid pick. There were guys available that I would have liked to take before him but he should still be a good player for the reasons that you listed.

Colin McCarthy seems like a hard worker, a leader and a guy that always wraps up the ball carrier. Only major concern with him is staying health.

Don't like the Jamie Harper pick. He is a guy that has all the physical tools but has not really produced the way he should. This wasn't a need and he was a reach so that just makes it worse. Maybe he will be able to tap into that potential and become a solid contributor.

I don't know much about Karl Klug. Heard some good things others call it a reach. Said to be a hard worker, which is something that the Titans were going for with most of the players in this draft.

Byron Stingily is another guy that I have never heard of but I am just happy that they are guy to work on the Oline because I still have a hard time believing that they could win a super bowl with that line.

Zach Clayton just stands to add more depth to the Dline which works for me.

Tom Campbell is just meh.