Comments on: What Happens If… ?

By: princespanky

princespanky — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:07:28 +0000

Bottom line is that bringing in Khalil would sure up the line for a very long time. That could extend the career of our franchise QB and would allow us to put anybody in at RB and let them have success…

It’s a no brainer if he is still there you take him.

By: Brain

Brain — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:31:34 +0000

It’s amazing how much time people spend discussing the draft and even formulating opinions of who they want their team to pick, all without actually scouting the players that “they” like! How does anyone know Kalil is actually good without watching him themselves? It’s not hard…just google the player on youtube and look at their skillset and athleticism. Having seen Kalil I know that he’s not an impact run blocker and definitely not worthy of a top 5 pick for us when we’ve already invested a ton in the OL. We need defensive help big time.

I’m not one to make claims about players based on other people’s opinions, but Greg Cosell is one football analyst who I respect a lot and he doesn’t have Kalil as a top 10 pick. If anyone has to listen to draft analysts because they can’t do it themselves, they should stick to Cosell and Mike Mayock. They’re the only 2 who go through the evaluation process properly and know what to look for.

By: FuNkYxMuNkEy

FuNkYxMuNkEy — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:17:50 +0000

And a 1 spot trade is rare. But the report has been out there. Its not like its just an imaginary wish or something. Jeff Fisher does things his way. Period. If he really wants TR3 he might make it happen. It would be a good trade for both teams and help us out in 2 areas instead of just 1. Be positive @Pete Dutcher!!!! If you wouldn’t be happy with that trade going down. You must be an Aints’ fan impersonating as a Bucs fan or something?!?!?!?

By: FuNkYxMuNkEy

FuNkYxMuNkEy — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:14:34 +0000

Getting an all pro Tackle with the #5 pick in the draft would be the steal of the draft. He could play RT for a season then move him over. Even a monster like him will take time to transition to the NFL pace. So that would be a perfect scenario for him to learn from. Penn is great but once Kalil gets it he would have to move to RT or be traded. But Kalil is like Joe Thomas and Jake Long. That would be a great pick. But this all means Minn drafted Mo and that would be a little heartbreaking. But Kalil would be just fine I think.

By: gotbbucs

gotbbucs — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:08:44 +0000

“I don’t understand how there’s no problem drafting a Tackle at #5, but taking a RB is “irresponsible.” How is this anymore “responsible?””

If you’re seriously asking that question then you won’t be able to comprehend the answer?

By: FlBoy84

FlBoy84 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:36:13 +0000

@rhymenoceros

Believe the thinking is that RB’s have a shorter shelf life and the position is undervalued due to the number of late round/undrafted RB’s that have produced in the league, basically showing you don’t have to have a 1st rnd RB to have a good running game. On the flip side, generally the drop in talent from a 1st rnd OT to a late rnd/undrafted one is quite substantial. Obviously not the case in both situations all the time, but in the majority of it. Curious to see how the draft plays out.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:32:45 +0000

If we drafted Blackmon, it would pretty much say that they’ve given up on Benn.

By: aj

aj — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:17:29 +0000

Blackmon would be like drafting Williams over again. VJax, Williams, Parker, Briscoe, Benn is a pretty tight group already. Also, I never take Yasinskas on the evaluation of talent, he does some things good, but he is pretty lousy in that area.

You take the best player on the board in Round 1 and 2. End of story. If that guy is an offensive tackle, even better. Left tackles have the third most value of any position, worth more in any trade. Might even be 2nd, pretty close between them and defensive ends.

At the end, if you have the most dominant offensive line in the NFL since the 1990′s Cowboys, you are going to be an excellent team. That line took a couple of above average (Aikman and Emmitt), but not elite players, and put them into the Hall of Fame. It also piled up championships as it drove opponents into the dirt. Even made Alvin Harper look like an all pro, becasue any WR can get open when they have 15 seconds to do so.

I’m with Joe on the Claiborne bandwagon, but give me an offensive line with 3 pro bowlers, a former SI all pro, a versatile young guy like Zuttah, a young franchise tackle and Ted Larsen coming off of the bench, and Blount will go for 1,700/15tds and Freeman will start looking like the franchise QB everyone hopes he will be.

Even a bad defense looks good when your offense can possess the ball 40 minutes a game.

By: Rickster

Rickster — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:45:27 +0000

Jt is a better run blocker anyway. Our oline is stacked with talent and now the rb position is to.
I wouldnt mind I guess if we drafted kalil but at this point we are completly ignoring the weakest point on the team and thats at lb.
If kalil and blackmon are the only ones left I think trade down and get a lb…

By: rhymenoceros

rhymenoceros — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:42:00 +0000

I don’t understand how there’s no problem drafting a Tackle at #5, but taking a RB is “irresponsible.” How is this anymore “responsible?”

By: passthebuc

passthebuc — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:27:58 +0000

Regarding a running back, I would take Pead from Cincinnati. He reminds me of Walter Payton. If he were a running back with Alabama last year he would have had 2000 yards and would be a first round choice. Pead can find the open crease better than anyone of the top 5 backs in the draft.

By: passthebuc

passthebuc — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:19:39 +0000

A real departure. If a trade down is possible, say a lower first and a 2nd, draft Jenkins in the first round and package 2 seconds for Barron. I realize that Jenkins brings baggage, however I do not see a major problem with the ability of the new staff of controlling the situation. If morris were still the HC, this would not be on my radar.