Walterfootball 2013 Draft first 3 rounds 10/24

[uk_dolfan]

our picks:
1. Tyler Eifert, te (trade down get extra 3rd).
2. D. Hopkins, R. Woods, C. Patterson, wr
2. D. Trufant, C. Byndon, cb
3. T. Jefferson, R. Lester, B. Rambo, s
3. C. Thomas, S. Porter, A. Brown, G. Hodger, lb
3. Ryan Swope, wr or Stephen Taylor, rb
4. Guard / DE
5. Guard / DE
6. Kicker

Robert Woods in the second round? I only watch highlights but that would be a hell of a steal from what I have seen. Could he drop that low?

[SJSharKFinFan]

I disagree. Great size and frame, unusual athletic ability for that frame, and violent hands. He plays roles in that defense that a guy with his size and frame shouldn't normally be asked to play. In the end I could see the argument if not for the violent hands which shock opponents. Sort of the same as I could see the argument about Tannehill if not for the pocket presence, ability to handle the rush and throw the football on the run. I felt that set of skills represented Tannehill's safety net as a football player, and I feel Dion Jordan's violent hands are the same for him, and represent the failing in arguments I see against him.

Geordie, I believe Ckparrothead is right on with his assessment. Jordan is a special talent easily top 20 and with a defensive run maybe earlier. The thing that is most intruging about Jordan is that he was a 4-star TE recruit from Arizona who has earned Aliotti's trust and playing time on defense. As Ck has noted, Jordan is lanky with a frame that can add more weight without being a detriment to his speed.

Another thing that I like about Jordan is that he knows how to take care of his body. Instead of packing on muscle and hitting the weight room, he has slowly added functional weight that allows him to play stronger and faster than his 6'6 245 frame would suggest. I liken it to MMA fighter George St. Pierre, he has said it takes him a whole year not weeks to gain 10 pounds if he chooses to move up weight-class.

The last point of emphasize is how Jordan has improved as a player over the past year. As a Junior, he was tentative - not trusting his instincts and over-thinking - and slow to react to the play. This year I am seeing his assertive, aggressive nature take over his play. There is no hesition that I saw a year ago only pure instincts to attack the player.

Since Werner and Teo are likely gone, I wouldn't mind either Jordan, Mingo, or trade down for Eifert.
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[Geordie]

Geordie, I believe Ckparrothead is right on with his assessment. Jordan is a special talent easily top 20 and with a defensive run maybe earlier. The thing that is most intruging about Jordan is that he was a 4-star TE recruit from Arizona who has earned Aliotti's trust and playing time on defense. As Ck has noted, Jordan is lanky with a frame that can add more weight without being a detriment to his speed.

Another thing that I like about Jordan is that he knows how to take care of his body. Instead of packing on muscle and hitting the weight room, he has slowly added functional weight that allows him to play stronger and faster than his 6'6 245 frame would suggest. I liken it to MMA fighter George St. Pierre, he has said it takes him a whole year not weeks to gain 10 pounds if he chooses to move up weight-class.

The last point of emphasize is how Jordan has improved as a player over the past year. As a Junior, he was tentative - not trusting his instincts and over-thinking - and slow to react to the play. This year I am seeing his assertive, aggressive nature take over his play. There is no hesition that I saw a year ago only pure instincts to attack the player.

Since Werner and Teo are likely gone, I wouldn't mind either Jordan, Mingo, or trade down for Eifert.
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I bow to both you guys superior skills at analyzing talent as I said I'm no genius at doing that at all. Maybe I just picked the two wrong games to watch or I just didn't see what I should have seen in them. Sounds like there is a consensus that this guy would be a good pick at the position we are likely picking in, it's definitely a need for this team. I'll try watching a few more of his games and see if I can fall in love, I do see some of the "violent hands" that CK talked about.

I'm also totally with you on the trade down for Eifert.

[ChambersWI]

Robert Woods in the second round? I only watch highlights but that would be a hell of a steal from what I have seen. Could he drop that low?

he isn't as explosive as he was his freshmen year. Just hasn't looked the same since his ankle surgery. Still a good prospect but some doubt whether he's a number 1 in the NFL. He has looked better in recent weeks

[Fin Thirteen]

From what I've read, the guy has virtually no cartilage in his ankle - he's worn a brace to help stabilise bone-on-bone friction which causes him inflammation.

That is not a temporary condition. He's also had elbow and shoulder issues.

I'd be very wary.

[datruth55]

From what I've read, the guy has virtually no cartilage in his ankle - he's worn a brace to help stabilise bone-on-bone friction which causes him inflammation.

That is not a temporary condition. He's also had elbow and shoulder issues.

I'd be very wary.

Who are you talking about?

[Exuro]

Charlie Posted his 2013 mock and it looks like this

1. K. Allen WR
2. L. Ryan CB
2. Z. Ertz TE
3. J. Simon DE
3. R. Swope WR

[Fin Thirteen]

Who are you talking about?

Woods. Post above mine. Forgot to quote him.