SI says Draft redux has Slaton & Brown going in first 12 picks

[barrett]

He definitely has the athleticism that was advertised. In the run game he already hooks about as well as any tackle I've ever seen. It is huge in a zone blocking scheme to have a tackle who is able to reach the end on the stretch play.

He has been less effective in the passing game, and he has given up both the edge and bull rush too often. Hopefully footwork helps improve his balance against both. I also agree he has a hard time hand fighting (specifically with getting his hands on a pass rusher).

[HPF Bob]

I wasn't a fan of taking Brown but, as a rookie, I'd say he's been fine. I no longer grit my teeth and yell "watch out!" when our qb drops back to pass. He can get better but he's held his own which is saying something in the Gibbs system.

[Mike]

He had a tough opening stretch with Harrison, Freeny and Vandenbosch. He has gotten better. He certainly is athletic enough and will just get better. I think we got this one right, and picked up the extra #3 in the process.

Duane does have to work on his conditioning and strength, but by all accounts he loves football and is a worker. I think he will be better in year #2.

[Nconroe]

I guess with a top 4 offense, top three rookie RB, the whole offensive line including Duane Brown deserves a bunch of credit. Does look like both of these guys will be getting better with experience. Top 12 is pretty high praise.