March 15 Mock

[HPF Bob]

We're not an expansion team any more. If we wound up with all those threes, we should package some of them to move back up for the exact player we want or for picks in 2010. You don't hold that many cards in your hand and wait for the guys you want to come to you. You look at who is the one you want most and then you move to get him.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

If we wound up with all those threes, we should package some of them to move back up for the exact player we want or for picks in 2010.

I actually wanted all those threes. I might package the 4's for another 3 and grab a RB like Rashad Jennings at #73.

I could also package the #188 and #223 for #172 for FS Chris Clemons.

[dalemurphy]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

We're not an expansion team any more. If we wound up with all those threes, we should package some of them to move back up for the exact player we want or for picks in 2010. You don't hold that many cards in your hand and wait for the guys you want to come to you. You look at who is the one you want most and then you move to get him.

I generally agree with what you're saying. However, this year's draft is so freakin' good in the middle rounds and so weak in the 1st. That being said, if you have a reasonably talented team then it's fairly unrealistic to bring in that many rookies- there just aren't enough spots for them, in theory. That being said, with the depth of this draft and weakness at the top, I would probably rather choose 2 LBs (for instance) in the 3rd round and have an open competition in camp rather than trade up or stay at #15 in order to pick my top LB. I just really can't see any real talent dropoff from a player available at #12 to a player at #112.

Take RB, for instance: I think I'd rather have Moreno than Jennings or Shonn Greene but I'm not really sure why or if it's prudent.

[kRocket]

Originally Posted by dalemurphy

Take RB, for instance: I think I'd rather have Moreno than Jennings or Shonn Greene but I'm not really sure why or if it's prudent.

I think it is fair to say that we had a few fourth quarter breakdowns last year and the year before. That may be due to our defense, but I also think it may be due to our offense, specifically, the part of the running game that gets tough yards inside the red zone and in the 4th quarter when you need to protect your lead. I am not convinced that the ZBS is the best way to go, but thinking we will probably stay with it, IMO we should beef up our oline and RB's. Slaton was more than we could have wished for last year, but I believe he could use some help. I am not sure of the status of C. Brown, but K. Moreno was created to be the big back in a ZBS. He is quicker than fast and has great vision. If he fell to us and our guys thought he was the BPA I would not recommend we pass on him unless we can trade down profitably.

Likewise, Mark Sanchez might fall to us and if he is a proper fit for the WCO could we possibly pass on him? If someone wants him more than we do, I could sure see us making a trade down and picking up some offensive linemen. like a center and a RG or RT, figuring to move Eric Winston to guard. I don't see us picking up a roadgrading RG like Duke Robinson or Herman Johnson but maybe there is someone who can play the ZBS.

The one player who might fall to us that could change our whole game plan is Percy Harvin. He is a great slot receiver type and why couldn't we run the 'wildcat' outselves. He made most of his yards from the RB position so that makes all kinds of options that would throw fear into the opposing DC.

The good news from this draft is that several good people will fall to us this year and we must think outside the box.

Just thoughts worth about a penny.