Phil May Be Staying In Texas. What Would YOU Do?

But Dallas would be well and truly reaching if they took Taylor, and Jerry is a more BPA type GM. I know Houston will need a NT, but I think they either look at Amukamara if he falls or OLB.

I don’t Taylor will be gone by 21. If he is though, It has to be Ayers for me. Team captain, position of need. fits SOLB great.

Assuming he’s there, I’d draft Pouncey since we don’t even have a C. And then I’d draft Marcus Cannon in the 2nd because he has an awesome name.

We technically have a NT and we have LBs. We don’t really have a C and the worst thing anyone can say about Mike Pouncey is that he can get beat by bigger and stronger linemen. Thanks, Madden. Even if Wiegmann comes back, he’s like 78 years old and relatively small for a C. Time for fresh beef.

is if he makes it to the 2nd round.

1. (21) Akeem Ayers OLB UCLA:
Looks the part – showcases outstanding edge burst. Ideal combo of size and athleticism. Had 6 INTs in his last two years, 2 of which were returned for TDs.

2. (55) Jerrell Powe NT Ole Miss:
Outstanding size and raw ability.. the prototypical 2 gap/2 down NT. Would have been a 1st rounder last year but fulfilled a promise to his mother to stay and graduate.

3. (86) Edmund Gates WR Abilene Christian:
Former hoopster who attacks ball in the air; a ‘hands’ catcher. May be the fastest WR in this years’ class. Explosive, with great acceleration – a legitimate vertical threat.

4. (118) Jake Kirkpatrick C TCU: Tough, hard worker. Played for a top program.. handled Phil Taylor in conference play and did well in the Senior Bowl. A finisher; can easily be groomed to take over Center.

5. (135) Owen Marecic FB Stanford:
A hammering lead blocker who initiates collisions. Physical, very well built. Exceptionally tough – very smart and passionate. Versatile; can potentially play SILB.

5. (139) Pat Devlin QB Maryland:
Led Blue Hens to FCS title game. Quick, over-the-top release; good arm strength. Can buy time with feet. Poised leader, with adequate field vision. Good caretaker.

6. (199) Kealoha Pilares WR Hawaii:
Thickly built slot guy who can work inside the numbers – catches on contact and gets upfield. Good hands; adjusts to ball well. Pops out of breaks with suddenness.

7. (223) – Lee Smith TE Marshall:
A big, strong blocking TE who could bulk up to play OT. NFL pedigree.. Plays with an attitude – fiery competitor. Runs through contact. Makes contested catches.

There’s a big difference between a Ratliff and a Taylor in terms of the role one or the other would play. Making Taylor an early pick would probably have to come with the intention to seriously switch up the way that line works.

As for Ayers, I really wasn’t all that impressed with him in the 3-4 games I saw him play. I haven’t been paying any real attention to him in the off-season, so I suppose I completely missed why he’s suddenly become so popular, but I’m a little confused about why he’s getting the early talk.

What do the Chiefs do if Phil Taylor is off the board?

The Chiefs would be reaching for Taylor at #21. Where the Cowboys and Texans are drafting? That would be dumb.

Cowboys – They will be the ones to draft Kenrick Ellis. He will shortly there after be arrested on gun and drug possession charges.

Texans – After missing on Taylor in the 1st (as he will go to the Chiefs or Jets), the Texans will reach on Jerrell Powe. Powe will provide no significant presence, and most people on Arrowhead Pride will forget about him.

1. Akeem Ayers – OLB – UCLA: Plays the game like a younger and more athletic Mike Vrabel. Reads the play well and makes excellent adjustments to get into position. Prototypical SOLB for the 3-4.

2. Jerrell Powe – NT – Ole Miss: A reach in the 2nd, but there is almost no chance he’s available when we draft in the 3rd. At his best, he looks to be a solid player. However, hasn’t looked his best in over a year.

3. John Moffitt – G/C – Wisconsin: Versatile interior lineman who has said he wants to play C. If that doesn’t work out, we have another solid depth player at G.

4. Ricky Stanzi – QB – Iowa: I usually list him at 5a, but I’m starting to think that’s going to be a stretch. Stanzi improved a lot from 2009 to 2010. Easily the most technically sound QB at the Combine.

5. Anthony Gray – NT – Southern Miss: I don’t think Powe’s fall from grace is without merit. A second NT would be a sound investment. Gray is explosive and could be ready to take on a major role by mid season.

5. Tori Gurley – WR – South Carolina – Strong and intelligent. A solid possession WR with limited big play ability. Won’t blow anyone away, but he finds the 1st down marker.

6. Alexander Green – RB – Hawaii: Physical runner who can also provide a home run threat. Needs to learn how to be a RB and not just a runner.

7. Mark Legree – FS – App State: Athletic center-field type. Good speed and strength will allow him to contend for most passes. Runs a little stiff and needs to develop technique.

They have two potential Wade Phillips scheme NTs on their payroll already and have a much bigger need at OLB. On top of that they have the worst defensive secondary in the league.

Dallas might but again unlikely. Jerry Jones is slowly turning into Al Davis 2.0 and leans more towards the BPA on draft day and Taylor, that early would be a pretty big reach at a position of not much need.

Crap! I tried to log in last night, but Windows 7 had an alternative plan of action. But here’s my take. If Wilkerson, from Temple, is still on board, I’d just shrug my shoulders. Wilkerson would do at NT. If Wilkerson’s gone too, I’d make every effort to trade down, to the point of passing until (if need be) #33, just after NE picks. Hopefully, while sitting there & twiddling my thumbs, somebody might realize that if they want a QB, they’d better get back into the first round. I definitely would not draft an OT @ #21. Even an OLB at that point would be questionable, in my mind.