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Official 2011 NFL Draft Thread.

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well that's probably their biggest need position given jenkins last 2 seasons. haven't heard much about him yet though so hope it's a good player.
 
Why'd Nick Fairley drop in the draft? I bet he wishes the draft was right after the championship game 😛 - Seems like a really good player *shrug*, maybe something off the field.

Cam Newton was an ok pick. Not much of a draft class this year, so you either hit the jackpot with newton or you fail and you're still the Panthers.
 
JD50 said:
The Ravens weren't going to take Baldwin so it's completely irrelevant.
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Yeah it worked out for the Ravens, but it would have been embarrassing if Smith was taken 26th.

Bowers must have a really bum knee for everyone to pass him. Before the knee he was going to be like top 5?

Fairley has a bad off the field rep and bad work ethic, I think. But he's a good player when he's focused.
 
fustercluck said:
Why'd Nick Fairley drop in the draft? I bet he wishes the draft was right after the championship game 😛 - Seems like a really good player *shrug*, maybe something off the field.

Cam Newton was an ok pick. Not much of a draft class this year, so you either hit the jackpot with newton or you fail and you're still the Panthers.
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Some concern about his motor, what will he do once he's a millionaire. Also, I think 3-4 teams didn't think he was right for the system, limiting him to just 4-3 teams.
 
Fairley is one of those 'one-year' wonder guys - he was really just an ordinary player for 2 seasons, then busted out with a huge Jr year - scouts tend to be wary of such guys - and ask why did he basically do nothing the year before?

Not saying he won't be a good nfl player, just that it raises some flags with scouts - toss in the fact that he delivered about 13-15 really cheap shots in games this year, and you've got a potential head-case on your hands
 
Fairley is one of those 'one-year' wonder guys - he was really just an ordinary player for 2 seasons, then busted out with a huge Jr year - scouts tend to be wary of such guys - and ask why did he basically do nothing the year before?

Not saying he won't be a good nfl player, just that it raises some flags with scouts - toss in the fact that he delivered about 13-15 really cheap shots in games this year, and you've got a potential head-case on your hands
 
NeoV said:
Fairley is one of those 'one-year' wonder guys - he was really just an ordinary player for 2 seasons, then busted out with a huge Jr year - scouts tend to be wary of such guys - and ask why did he basically do nothing the year before?

Not saying he won't be a good nfl player, just that it raises some flags with scouts - toss in the fact that he delivered about 13-15 really cheap shots in games this year, and you've got a potential head-case on your hands
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Always gotta wonder about the roids.
 
nick1985 said:
Well I already won $20 and a lunch, I have another $5 bet with a different co-worker with the bears 1st pick.

Him-D lineman
Me- O lineman

$5...big stakes!!!
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Nice call. I was happy to see them grab O Line. It was definitely needed. The lines performance was just pathetic in several games last year. I'm sure Cutler is pleased with this pick also. 😀
 
mcurphy said:
Nice call. I was happy to see them grab O Line. It was definitely needed. The lines performance was just pathetic in several games last year. I'm sure Cutler is pleased with this pick also. 😀
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Yeah for sure. The O-line got better as the season progressed, but it was obvious that they needed help there.
 
Well at least one person isn't happy with the draft results.

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reggie_bush

It's been fun New Orleans.  about 1 hour ago via Echofon
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I don't think the Saints will miss him too much if he does leave. He's a great athlete, but not much of a running back (especially between the tackles). He was a nice threat as a receiver out of the backfield, though.
 
they'll try to resign him, but it will be as a utility back and he probably will try and go somewhere else that overpays him.
 
Gibsons said:
Some concern about his motor, what will he do once he's a millionaire. Also, I think 3-4 teams didn't think he was right for the system, limiting him to just 4-3 teams.
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He could raise the Lion's d-line to a new level, they have a LOT of depth there now
 
I fell asleep after pick...4...but I'm pretty happy with how it went. Some pretty good talent still hanging around for Round 2 as well.
 
Balt said:
Well at least one person isn't happy with the draft results.

Twitter:



I don't think the Saints will miss him too much if he does leave. He's a great athlete, but not much of a running back (especially between the tackles). He was a nice threat as a receiver out of the backfield, though.
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I don't get all his angst. He's never been a feature back and he seems to get injured all the time. How will it be any different with Ingrim?
 
bignateyk said:
I don't get all his angst. He's never been a feature back and he seems to get injured all the time. How will it be any different with Ingrim?
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He thinks he is a feature RB. Then his team trades up a ton to get a guy that plays his position. Pretty obvious they don't give up that much to get someone they expect to be a backup.
 
Gibsons said:
He thinks he is a feature RB. Then his team trades up a ton to get a guy that plays his position. Pretty obvious they don't give up that much to get someone they expect to be a backup.
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I guess I was questioning why he thinks he is a feature back. He's been in the league a pretty long time now and hasn't materialized into one yet, and he gets injured all the time. He should have seen it coming IMO, not be surprised by it.
 
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