The Official 2012 NFL Draft Talk Thread

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by JenksAnejo

I don't disagree with that at all, but if GB can do it why the heck not? The dude has proved he can play as a 3-4 DE, 3-4 OLB and a 4-3 DE

I think they could do it but I don't think they will do it. In the end, I think a team that runs a 4-3 is going to throw tons of money his way. Houston with Barwin and Reed (who are young, cheap, and talented) didn't miss Williams all that much, and could really use the cap space on other areas of need.

[Stephen]

From what I'm hearing, talks are heating up between the Browns/Packers for Flynn. That'd be nice if we can wrangle their second round pick out of them and use it on someone like Brandon Thompson.

Nick Perry had a nice showing at the combine. He sure would look nice opposite Clay Matthews.

[Stephen]

Also, according to the ESPN, the Rams have decided to trade the #2 pick. Possible suitors? The aforementioned Browns, Redskins, and Dolphins. Anyone see a surprise team want/need to jump up there and has the gumption to do so? The only other team I could even see realistically attempting it would be Seattle, but with both teams being in the same division I find it highly unlikely. Even looking at teams that might be interested in moving up to nab Kalil, but I just don't see any others.

[shilala]

Originally Posted by Stephen

From what I'm hearing, talks are heating up between the Browns/Packers for Flynn. That'd be nice if we can wrangle their second round pick out of them and use it on someone like Brandon Thompson.

Nick Perry had a nice showing at the combine. He sure would look nice opposite Clay Matthews.

I'm enjoying all the draft talk that involves Cleveland, and they are probably in the driver's seat for the Rams #2 spot. They have #4, #22, and #37. The things they can do are endless.
I just do not see Mike Holmgren giving up on Colt McCoy, period. He's conservative and he's in what, his second year at Cleveland?
They have 3 guys on offense, maybe 4 that could start on another team in the NFL. To dig into those excellent draft positions, start throwing them away, and abandoning the potential draft of a lifetime for a QB like RG3 who hasn't even played in a pro-style offense would be nuts.
Don't get me wrong, I think RG3 is awesome, but he's not a fit for Holmgren's conservatism and he completely dulls the edge they have in this draft.
I really think he stays with McCoy, and maybe even trades off that 4 spot for some sweet meat a little deeper in the draft (or in free agency) if he can gain advantage. He takes a lot of pride in finding raw talent and making a team work, we'll see.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by shilala

I'm enjoying all the draft talk that involves Cleveland, and they are probably in the driver's seat for the Rams #2 spot. They have #4, #22, and #37. The things they can do are endless.
I just do not see Mike Holmgren giving up on Colt McCoy, period. He's conservative and he's in what, his second year at Cleveland?
They have 3 guys on offense, maybe 4 that could start on another team in the NFL. To dig into those excellent draft positions, start throwing them away, and abandoning the potential draft of a lifetime for a QB like RG3 who hasn't even played in a pro-style offense would be nuts.
Don't get me wrong, I think RG3 is awesome, but he's not a fit for Holmgren's conservatism and he completely dulls the edge they have in this draft.
I really think he stays with McCoy, and maybe even trades off that 4 spot for some sweet meat a little deeper in the draft (or in free agency) if he can gain advantage. He takes a lot of pride in finding raw talent and making a team work, we'll see.

And, IMO, Colt McCoy isn't one of them. I think he'd make a decent backup, but when I see Colt I just don't see a starting NFL quarterback. Now, get on the horn with those Cleveland fellas and tell them to go ahead and send that second round pick on up to Green Bay. We'll send Flynn in return. Hell, we'll even throw some cheese curds in for good measure.