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I do believe it'll come down to 3 guys at 18- Warmack, Cooper or Richardson. If one of them is there they will be the pick IMO. If not, I think we will trade down.
I think this is a good year to trade down as well. There's so much depth at positions we need help at in the 2nd-3rd-4th-5th round areas anyway, and unless one of those big 3 drops to us I don't think there's a ton of difference between the remaining prospects in our area and those down below us.
I'm sticking with just making the 6 picks we have, although I do think we will move down and acquire some extra picks. Also if they move down with the right team (say Atlanta or SF) its certainly possible we could net an extra 2nd rd pick, which would be like getting back the one we traded away last year.
I also believe we'll sign wither Clabo or Winston to play RT, and sign Brandon Moore to take over one of the G spots. I don't think its all that far fetched that we already have deals in place with one or even two of them and are just waiting till either right before, or just after the draft (more likely) to make it official.
The Anthony Spencer thing is interesting. They still don't have a long term deal done after being pretty optimistic they'd get him a multi-year deal earlier. While probably unlikely, I wont be all that shocked if he ended up being traded on draft day. If so, getting a DE that can start now early in the draft (or at least rotate with someone else and play extensively) obviously becomes a priority. Not sure who is left in free agency there.
1st- Sylvester Williams DT North Carolina: Gotta start planning for the day when Hatcher and Ratliff are not here (which is after this yr IMO) and Ratliff has shown the past 2+ seasons that he cant stay healthy anyway. Would love Richardson, but I think he'll be gone and Williams is a nice fall back. Williams could possibly start from day one, and maybe they save Ratliff some wear and tear by using him in more of a rotational role rather than get beat up so much on run downs.
2nd- Justin Hunter WR Tennessee: This is the one sorta surprise that wouldn't shock me, as I think they are already thinking about life without Miles Austin, on top of the rumors after this past season that they might release him then. They also brought in several 1st/2nd rd rated prospects at WR for visits. They didn't bring Hunter to my knowledge, but with Derrick Dooley on staff here we didn't need to. Hunter is a 1st rd talent and may not even be there for us, but if he is I love his game. Great size and speed, great run after catch skills. Could form a nearly unstoppable 1-2 duo with Dez Bryant for years to come. His addition might relegate Austin to the 3rd/slot WR role sooner rather than later, which might be his best role now. Hunteer provides some downfield speed we lack on offense currently too.
3rd- Barrett Jones C/G Alabama: Kinda hoping the injury causes him to keep dropping. Jerruh mentioned adding an interior OL who could play C&G was a priority, and Jones when healthy fits that. Once healthy, he could probably win the starting C job easily. Great leadership skills, extremely bright and has extensive position flexibility, having already started (and been highly decorated) at 3 different OL positions (C, G & LT)
4th- TJ McDonald FS/SS USC: Supposedly Kiffin loves McDonald, and McDonald already has extensive experience playing safety in Kiffin's cover-2 scheme. Might not last till our pick in the 4th after reportedly solid workouts after the combine.
5th- Cornelius Washington DE Georgia: Developmental DE/pass rusher who can play behind Ware/Spencer this yr, and potentially take over for Spencer after this season if they choose not to sign him longterm.
6th- Kniles Davis RB Arkansas: Should be 100% now after struggling to recover this past season from his injury two years ago. Good size, explosive speed. A guy who can carry the ball 20+ times if needed.
I do think we'll have more than just 6 picks when all is said and done though.
I think this is a good year to trade down as well. There's so much depth at positions we need help at in the 2nd-3rd-4th-5th round areas anyway, and unless one of those big 3 drops to us I don't think there's a ton of difference between the remaining prospects in our area and those down below us.
I'm sticking with just making the 6 picks we have, although I do think we will move down and acquire some extra picks. Also if they move down with the right team (say Atlanta or SF) its certainly possible we could net an extra 2nd rd pick, which would be like getting back the one we traded away last year.
I also believe we'll sign wither Clabo or Winston to play RT, and sign Brandon Moore to take over one of the G spots. I don't think its all that far fetched that we already have deals in place with one or even two of them and are just waiting till either right before, or just after the draft (more likely) to make it official.
The Anthony Spencer thing is interesting. They still don't have a long term deal done after being pretty optimistic they'd get him a multi-year deal earlier. While probably unlikely, I wont be all that shocked if he ended up being traded on draft day. If so, getting a DE that can start now early in the draft (or at least rotate with someone else and play extensively) obviously becomes a priority. Not sure who is left in free agency there.
1st- Sylvester Williams DT North Carolina: Gotta start planning for the day when Hatcher and Ratliff are not here (which is after this yr IMO) and Ratliff has shown the past 2+ seasons that he cant stay healthy anyway. Would love Richardson, but I think he'll be gone and Williams is a nice fall back. Williams could possibly start from day one, and maybe they save Ratliff some wear and tear by using him in more of a rotational role rather than get beat up so much on run downs.
2nd- Justin Hunter WR Tennessee: This is the one sorta surprise that wouldn't shock me, as I think they are already thinking about life without Miles Austin, on top of the rumors after this past season that they might release him then. They also brought in several 1st/2nd rd rated prospects at WR for visits. They didn't bring Hunter to my knowledge, but with Derrick Dooley on staff here we didn't need to. Hunter is a 1st rd talent and may not even be there for us, but if he is I love his game. Great size and speed, great run after catch skills. Could form a nearly unstoppable 1-2 duo with Dez Bryant for years to come. His addition might relegate Austin to the 3rd/slot WR role sooner rather than later, which might be his best role now. Hunteer provides some downfield speed we lack on offense currently too.
3rd- Barrett Jones C/G Alabama: Kinda hoping the injury causes him to keep dropping. Jerruh mentioned adding an interior OL who could play C&G was a priority, and Jones when healthy fits that. Once healthy, he could probably win the starting C job easily. Great leadership skills, extremely bright and has extensive position flexibility, having already started (and been highly decorated) at 3 different OL positions (C, G & LT)
4th- TJ McDonald FS/SS USC: Supposedly Kiffin loves McDonald, and McDonald already has extensive experience playing safety in Kiffin's cover-2 scheme. Might not last till our pick in the 4th after reportedly solid workouts after the combine.
5th- Cornelius Washington DE Georgia: Developmental DE/pass rusher who can play behind Ware/Spencer this yr, and potentially take over for Spencer after this season if they choose not to sign him longterm.
6th- Kniles Davis RB Arkansas: Should be 100% now after struggling to recover this past season from his injury two years ago. Good size, explosive speed. A guy who can carry the ball 20+ times if needed.
I do think we'll have more than just 6 picks when all is said and done though.
