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D'Anthony Thomas going pro...should we?
Posted on 1/6/14 at 9:46 am
Posted on 1/6/14 at 9:46 am
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Reasons why:
1) Sproles will be 31 this offseason
2) Would fit in nicely in Payton's offense as a speed back out the backfield and can lineup in the slot
3) Electric punt and kick returner
4) Draft experts saying he's a 3rd-4th rounder due to size and durability
I would definetly consider him w/ a 3rd round pick after OL and CB
Reasons why:
1) Sproles will be 31 this offseason
2) Would fit in nicely in Payton's offense as a speed back out the backfield and can lineup in the slot
3) Electric punt and kick returner
4) Draft experts saying he's a 3rd-4th rounder due to size and durability
I would definetly consider him w/ a 3rd round pick after OL and CB
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 9:49 am to MrPackSix
I'm all for a new offensive weapon. Since he's mostly be used as a returner and receiving with probably just a few runs, I could see a natural fit. We could have one of the best young RB corp in Ingram, Robinson, and Thomas in the league in that case.
I think I'd still rather a big time playmaking receiver if we're going to add an offensive weapon, but I wouldn't be mad about this pick at all. Plus, I don't think Sproles is just yet ready to hang it up. But I guess the old saying goes it's better to let go a year early than a year late. Who knows.
I think I'd still rather a big time playmaking receiver if we're going to add an offensive weapon, but I wouldn't be mad about this pick at all. Plus, I don't think Sproles is just yet ready to hang it up. But I guess the old saying goes it's better to let go a year early than a year late. Who knows.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 9:54 am to MrPackSix
quote:
Reasons why:
1) Sproles will be 31 this offseason
2) Would fit in nicely in Payton's offense as a speed back out the backfield and can lineup in the slot
3) Electric punt and kick returner
4) Draft experts saying he's a 3rd-4th rounder due to size and durability
I would definetly consider him w/ a 3rd round pick after OL and CB
Now THIS is what a "should we?" thread entail. I doesn't matter if there is disagreement as long as you attempt to make a case. It seems we have already had a rash of these "Gotta Get X" player threads with no regard of cap considerations, current player contracts, what the draft round might be, etc. Good job.
Like with Thomas, a just get him thread would be pointless. Start talking value, like 3rd or 4th Rd and we have discussion. I agree btw.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 9:57 am to Brettesaurus Rex
Yeah if we did some combo of DB, number 1 type wr, center, and Thomas in first 4 Rds I certainly wouldn't be upset. I think we need to be more dynamic. I feel a lot better about the line after watching Armstead steadily improve. Dude is a mammoth physical specimen who should only get better with reps.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 9:57 am to blueslover
How about ODB in the first, the best CB/C available, Thomas, then whatever we didn't pick of C or CB.
Would be fapping like a boss.
ETA: me and Aug on the same page per usual
ETA2: that said, there's no way this dude lasts through the second or even long into the third. A guy like him, even on return ability alone, is very valuable.
Would be fapping like a boss.
ETA: me and Aug on the same page per usual
ETA2: that said, there's no way this dude lasts through the second or even long into the third. A guy like him, even on return ability alone, is very valuable.
This post was edited on 1/6/14 at 9:59 am
Posted on 1/6/14 at 10:07 am to Brettesaurus Rex
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ODB in the first
I know it's a volatile subject around here (like the ODB Landry thread) but if peeps would use some draft references rather than just personal opinion we would have a lot more peace. I haven't started deeper scouting but I cannot recall ODB being 1st Rd on any board. Most have him and Landry in the 50s on big boards (2nd-3rd Rd). Out of all WRs they both are usually ranked from 5th to 9th among potential draftees.ODB 1st Rd is unrealistic. Talk late 2nd and it's a completely different value scenario.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 10:11 am to blueslover
Well, actually, I said that because I know there's a chance he could fall to the second, but I don't think he lasts all the way til the end of the second round where we'd pick again.
ETA: I think this because I believe he's gonna destroy the combine. I know the whole LSU thing, but he really does fit a need in both WR and returner, which we haven't had any electricity in a return game since 2011
ETA: I think this because I believe he's gonna destroy the combine. I know the whole LSU thing, but he really does fit a need in both WR and returner, which we haven't had any electricity in a return game since 2011
This post was edited on 1/6/14 at 10:15 am
Posted on 1/6/14 at 10:14 am to MrPackSix
I'm still thinking we need to possibly pick up a WR in the 3rd or 4th this year considering how deep the class is. We can get one in the 4th this year that would be graded a 2nd in other years. And picking up one that we could use in the return game would be a plus instead of picking a D'Anth who would be more of a gimick player
Posted on 1/6/14 at 10:16 am to blueslover
quote:
I know it's a volatile subject around here (like the ODB Landry thread) but if peeps would use some draft references rather than just personal opinion we would have a lot more peace. I haven't started deeper scouting but I cannot recall ODB being 1st Rd on any board. Most have him and Landry in the 50s on big boards (2nd-3rd Rd). Out of all WRs they both are usually ranked from 5th to 9th among potential draftees.ODB 1st Rd is unrealistic. Talk late 2nd and it's a completely different value scenario.
ODB has recently declared. He's a 1-2 tweener. We plan on picking #32 bro.
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 10:21 am to blueslover
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D'Anthony Thomas going pro...should we?
what about trading up for sammy watkins?
Posted on 1/6/14 at 10:26 am to Tommy Patel
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what about trading up for sammy watkins?
some early mocks having him going pretty early. I don't think we are going to be willing to give up an additional 1st rounder and some for it.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 10:32 am to Tommy Patel
quote:Too deep of a draft class to give up extra, and I didn't watch much Clemson but I don't think he was actually anything special in the return game altho he is extremely explosive
what about trading up for sammy watkins?
Posted on 1/6/14 at 10:36 am to MrPackSix
My only problem with him is his fumbling habits, but I think the potential out weighs the risk. I would draft him if availble in the mid rounds and he would have the potential to be a younger and faster sproles, and give us a legit return threat
Posted on 1/6/14 at 10:59 am to MrPackSix
quote:
should we?
No. He will be a fumble machine in the league which means you can't trust him as a PR/KR. He wont be a durable player either imo. No sense wasting a roster spot on someone you can't trust or for such a small role.
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