Day 1 thoughts

[Roy P]

It sure is nice to have picks. KC got Dorsey, Albert, and Flowers and are looking pretty good.

The Titans selected Chris Johnson to improve the return game. Jacoby Jones is starting to look like a value. I can't believe that the Titans had a better record than us last year. Jason Jones in the 2nd round? Vince Young should start Blogging for Andre Caldwell in the 3rd.

The Jags traded up to get Harvey. It's all about supply and demand. They HAD to get up that high to select Harvey. Cinci and NE were chomping at the bit at #9 and #10. They also got another pass-rusher in Q. Groves. They might not be as dumb as they are being portrayed.

The Falcons are idiots. Ryan and Sam Baker? They could have had Dorsey, Mike Jenkins, and Henne. Why take Lofton over Connor? Detroit isn't too far behind. Gosder Cherilus over Rashard Mendenhall? Are you freaking kidding me? Jordan Dizon over Ray Rice? Maybe they think Barry Sanders is coming out of retirement.

Buffalo gets what they need in McKelvin and Hardy! Chicago follows with Chris Williams and Matt Forte (they'll probably get Josh Johnson or Booty).

[Vinny]

Originally Posted by Roy P

I can't believe that the Titans had a better record than us last year.

we had one of the statistically worst defenses in the league and the Titans had one of the best...don't let the partisan spewage eat your brain.

[painekiller]

I think we had a plan, draft LT, then CB, then RB.

Our pick came up at #18, and it was to early for any of the OTs that where left that fit Gibbs style. Mendenhall and Felix Jones would have made this team better, much better, they are much more complete backs than the one dimensional Slaton.

Trade down.

Not a bad deal, third round is loaded.

Now here come the new the pick #26. I have not seen anyone call Brown a 1st rounder. Mid to late 2nd rounder at best. Why? He has great feet, quickness, and is strong, but he is still learning the position. He needs work on his hands. He is consider a longer to the field guy, hence his drop in the ratings.

I think this is a reach.

[281]

honestly, the brown pick is a reach... but i gotta trust alex gibbs in what he's doing. i don't wanna sound like mcclain, but it's far too early to roast the pick at this point. his athleticism is excellent, and strength can always be worked on... coaching is going to make or break this pick, and the cards are in our favor.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by 281

honestly, the brown pick is a reach... but i gotta trust alex gibbs in what he's doing. i don't wanna sound like mcclain, but it's far too early to roast the pick at this point. his athleticism is excellent, and strength can always be worked on... coaching is going to make or break this pick, and the cards are in our favor.

Maybe i should be clearer. After the Shrine game, I had said we should look hard at Brown, Zuttah and Sosa as mid round picks with upside.

I like Brown. He will be solid, in time. First round is for guys that will have an impact, sooner.

Now I defer to Coach Gibbs. He is the Doctor. And if he thinks he can get Brown to the field now, then he can.

I would have liked another trade down, or two if they where stuck on OT.

But then again, I scream for trade down every year.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by painekiller

After the Shrine game, I had said we should look hard at Brown, Zuttah and Sosa as mid round picks with upside.

This is something that I don't understand. Zuttah appears to have the same "athleticism" that Brown has, not to mention he has more upper body strength. Zuttah went at #83, so theoretically, we could have drafted Cason at #26 then gotten a project for Gibbs with Zuttah at #79.

Just something to consider as we watch these four players the next few seasons.

[nero THE zero]

Originally Posted by 281

honestly, the brown pick is a reach... but i gotta trust alex gibbs in what he's doing. i don't wanna sound like mcclain, but it's far too early to roast the pick at this point. his athleticism is excellent, and strength can always be worked on... coaching is going to make or break this pick, and the cards are in our favor.

That's pretty much where I sit on the issue. What really gets me is how Smith spoke on not reaching for players, on not targeting certain players or positions and, thus, reaching for them. Then that is exactly what they did. They took a player in a spot when he presumably would have been there later. They did exactly what they said good teams don't do, they reached.

With that being said - unless the staff is involved in some elaborate PR ploy to spin a bungled pick - they seem to be extremely excited about the pick. Alex Gibbs is the best OL coach in the game and he specifically targeted this guy. While Brown might have been one of the most uninspiring picks in franchise history, you won't find me second guessing a coach with the pedigree that Gibbs has.

I'd much have preferred Cason at 26 but if Gibbs liked Brown enough to take him at 26, then that's enough for me to sit back and watch without doubting the FO in the least. Plus, I'm really excited about Molden so that did a lot to disfuse any concern I had about missing on DRC and McKelvin in the first and then Godrey in the third.