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1. Clinton Dix
2. Hageman
3. Donald
4. Pryor
2. Hageman
3. Donald
4. Pryor
realistic final 4 guys the bears will have to choose from. yours?
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1.Donald
2. Pryor
3. HCD
4. Nix
Emery is heavily influenced by need
2. Pryor
3. HCD
4. Nix
Emery is heavily influenced by need
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Donald isn't realistic at this point IMO. I could see him going at 5, 8, 10, 12 and 13. Emery also puts major emphasis on athleticism. Hageman fits a need and has incredible athleticism for his size. Right now, that's our guy I think.
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The more I watch Donald the more I love him.
Production on the field and monster measurables.
Production on the field and monster measurables.
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He could be.
But Hageman is literally only athleticism and potential could be an epic failure for Emery.
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so maybe he goes HHCD or Pryor there. even if they aren't the elite studs we hope they'll be they HAVE to be better than anything on the field NOW, right?
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Donald will be gone at 14. Interior defensive line is still an issue. Be interesting to see what emery does if his top 2 choices are gone.
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Windy, why do you think Emery would take Pryor over HCD?
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What I would like to come out of this draft with
DT
NT
S
CB
LB
OT
RB/KR
If we can address those positions in some sort of order I would be very happy.
Ideally
1. NT/DT
2. S
3. DT/NT
4. CB
5. RB/KR
6. LB
6. OT
DT
NT
S
CB
LB
OT
RB/KR
If we can address those positions in some sort of order I would be very happy.
Ideally
1. NT/DT
2. S
3. DT/NT
4. CB
5. RB/KR
6. LB
6. OT
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I think for 2 reasons;
1. He seems to be a more versatile player, he can play close to the line or in single high zone.
2. I think he is less of a finished product and has more potential.
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I'd rather have Jernigan than Hageman if it isn't Donald.
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Buchanon at 14 would be a nightmare of a reach. Hell, at least Long had the pedigree and was not going to make it out of the 1st round, Buchanon has neither.
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Devil's advocate
He has a far superior physical skill set to the top guys, bigger, stronger and more explosive.
The thing that makes a valuation of Bucannon difficult is that he just creates so many turnovers. I know he has coverage weaknesses, but he creates huge plays.
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Except at this point last year how many people were talking about Long in the first? Buchanon is at least being talked about as a bottom of the first guy now. For all we know half the teams in the league could have him as their number 1 safety. Just playing Devi's advocate too. I wouldn't be thrilled with the pick but it is something I've filed away as a possibility. When a guy like Curtis Conway says he's a first round talent that says a lot to me.
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Totally agree, but, I'd rather look to trade up to late 1st, early 2nd for Buchanon, and select a Dennard, Gilbert, Hageman or Ealy at 14. Heck, I would prefer Mosley at 14 rather than reaching for Buchanon. Don't get me wrong, I like some of what DB brings to the table, but the coverage weaknesses are a red flag that's hard to ignore. On a lighter note, I love the NFL draft give and take!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This is the thing.... WE, the fans and the media may think Buchannon at 14 would be a reach. But for all we know there may be 5 teams that have mid first round grades on him. Just pointing out the obvious I guess. The only reason we think it'd be a reach is because we've been conditioned by hundreds of mocks and "experts" to think it's a reach.
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As Windy said, his coverage skills make him a reach, but he has some other intangibles that scream "Top of the 2nd round".
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I would love him between 25-45 if we can get to that range trading down or up.
It is tough because I do not think he can play man against slot WRs, but he has a knack for intercepting the ball and sometimes, like the Peanut punch, that cannot be taught,
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All it takes is a run at a certain position or positions to make a 2nd rounder picked early, pretty much what happened with Long last year in a lot of peoples eyes, mine included.
But because it works at times doesn't make it a valid strategy, it's risky.
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1. Ha Ha Clinton Dix
2. Justin Gilbert
3. Calvin Pryor
4. Aaron Donald
2. Justin Gilbert
3. Calvin Pryor
4. Aaron Donald
