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stagdsp with the pick...
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"But make no mistake, Odrick is a solid player. He may never be a superstar in the NFL, but he's a dependable three-down defensive lineman with good strength and tenacity." -Link
We at Pats Pulpit have a small majority who would like to take the safe pick of Odrick at 22
This draft is loaded with tweeners, but there are not a lot of players with the ability to play 3-4 DE, something Odrick excels at. If you, however, pick Sergio Kindle, grabbed someone like Corey Wotton with our 1st second rounder. If Odrick, we would like Eric Norwood with that same pick. We would like someone like Damian Williams or Mardy Gilyard for our 2nd second round pick. The third second rounder could be a RB like Montario Hardesty or Toby Gerhardt, some powerhorse back who could bust through the defense in the redzone. From there, we could grab Spikes at the last 2nd rounder if he falls that low. We plan on getting a TE at the 4th round due to the signing of TE Alge Crumpler.
by Give Me on Mar 28, 2010 8:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What makes Morgan so intriguing is his size. He'll probably be able to play end in a 3-4 or the 4-3. To warrant this ranking, Morgan needs to consistently play up to his ability, especially against quality opponents. During his first two years at USC, Griffen has mostly been a pass-rush specialist. He doesn't have great stats, but he's shown the ability to consistently get into the back field. He has a solid combination of strength and speed around the edge. He's only going to get better. Altough he's not flashy or possessing great size, Graham has made his name at Michigan as being a dependable all-around player. He's one of the better natural defensive ends in the draft due to his strength at the point of attack. His lower body strength helped him attain 10 sacks and 20 tackles for loss in 2008. Odrick's quickness will earn him a shot in the NFL. He's really quick off the snap and specializes at getting after the quarterback. His skill set could also make him a solid 3-4 end candidate. He just needs to improve his anchor strength some. Where Kindle plays in the pros will ultimately depend on who drafts him. He looked much better as an outside linebacker in 2008 than he did as an end in 2009. That was until the national championship game, though, when he was arguably the best player on the field. Kindle has great size and athleticism and should be an early first-round pick.
1. Derrick Morgan | 6'4, 275 pounds | Georgia Tech
2. Everson Griffen | 6'3, 265 pounds | Southern California
3. Brandon Graham | 6'2, 270 pounds | Michigan
5. Jared Odrick | 6'5, 308 pounds | Penn State
1. Sergio Kindle | 6'4, 254 pounds | Texas
New England Patriots UFAs: OLB Derrick Burgess(notes), P Chris Hanson(notes), OG Stephen Neal(notes), OLB Junior Seau(notes). RFAs: PK Stephen Gostkowski(notes), OG Logan Mankins, RB Chris Taylor (not tendered), OLB Pierre Woods(notes). Key arrivals: Ex-Titans UFA TE Alge Crumpler(notes), March 24 (two years, $4.8 million, $1 million signing bonus); WR David Patten(notes), Feb. 24 (one year, $855,000). Key departures: UFA TE Benjamin Watson(notes), March 12 (to Browns); UFA DE Jarvis Green(notes), March 9 (to Broncos); Cut TE Chris Baker, March 4. Key re-signings: UFA RB Kevin Faulk(notes), March 10 (one year); UFA CB Leigh Bodden(notes), March 9 (four years, $22 million, $10 million guaranteed); FFA NT Vince Wilfork(notes), March 5 (five years, $40 million, $25 million guaranteed); UFA OLB Tully Banta-Cain(notes), March 5 (three years, $13.5 million, $6 million signing bonus).