Official 2009 NFL Draft Pre-Round 1 Thread

[Roy P]

I could get behind Maybin, especially if we garnered an extra 3rd round pick. The latest buzz was that Maybin was sliding, so perhaps we could still get him at #24.

However, I'd be a little upset if we got Ayers in the 1st round. I started a thread a couple of months ago discussing the idea of Ayers as a 1st round pick, but after signing Antonio Smith, I see it as a duplication of effort. In my estimation, Ayers is a LDE who will have a difficult time generating pass rush. His value is in being better against the run than many of the hybrid DE/OLBs like Maybin.

[gunn]

Originally Posted by Roy P

I could get behind Maybin, especially if we garnered an extra 3rd round pick. The latest buzz was that Maybin was sliding, so perhaps we could still get him at #24.

However, I'd be a little upset if we got Ayers in the 1st round. I started a thread a couple of months ago discussing the idea of Ayers as a 1st round pick, but after signing Antonio Smith, I see it as a duplication of effort. In my estimation, Ayers is a LDE who will have a difficult time generating pass rush. His value is in being better against the run than many of the hybrid DE/OLBs like Maybin.

He's certainly a different player than Mayin. But what I like about him is the way he uses his hands when attacking. To me it is elite level hand use and leads me to believe that his best football is still to come. As for his position, I think they could slim him down a little and bring him along similar to the way the Giants brought along Mathias Kiwanuka as a OLB/DE hybrid.

[gunn]

Just heard Mayock say that he has Everette Brown as a second round guy.... he also mentioned using Ayers as the Giants use Justin Tuck.

[TexanJedi]

I was looking at SI's grading system. They are high on Everette Brown ranking him 6th overall.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foo...est_available/

[TheMatrix31]

Havne't been able to keep with with draft scouting a lot this year, but I'm definitely excited to see how this all plays out.

I'd prefer help in the secondary, but I want a linebacker too. Damn, a DE wouldn't be bad either.

[nunusguy]

Mayoc by himself is worth the price of admission - I haven't even made it over to ESPN yet but I suspect they've got the usual suspects including Big-mouth Kiper.