Comments on: Rams not ready to bail on Jason Smith, yet

By: docboss

docboss — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:37:53 +0000

Wow. I guess all the pundits that thought Smith was worthy of the pick were wrong! IF the Rams can get enough for RG3 to draft a starting LOT (good luck with that) or a ROT (possible), there is a chance Smith could take a reduction in salary and move to guard. He is a good run blocker, but has major issues with pass protection. The unknown is his proclivity toward concussions. Saffold can play the LOT possition, but needs some coaching. That is why I still think the Rams may try to move the RG3 pick and still get Kalil. Would the Vikes move from three to four (assuming the Rams trade their pick with Cleveland) for an extra second or third rounder? Just thinking.

By: realfootballfan

realfootballfan — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:21:01 +0000

sledgehorn ,

Furthermore, heyward-Bey caught 60 some odd balls, just missing a 1000 yard season, hardly what I’d call a bust. Raji, similar to Freeman, had a very good second year where he anchored a great defensive line, then took a step back, and as much as Sanchez gets dumped on, he’s won 4 road playoff games in the hardest media market to be.

Michael Oher is not a franchise LT like his movie proclaimed him to be, but he’s an above average RT, which is fine for where he was drafted. And are you kidding me on Vontae Davis, he’s easily one of the AFC’s best cornerbacks.

Just saying, your list is kind of out of wack for what has happened with these players so far.

By: gerard33

gerard33 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:18:50 +0000

Tyson Jackson’s not really a bust, he’s pretty good, just not 3rd overall good. Still a solid starter no Chief fan really plans on replacing any time soon. Ask any team who considered running to ball to his side last year…. oh wait, after a while they didn’t consider it.

Now, a bunch of ignorant people will give this thumbs down.

By: realfootballfan

realfootballfan — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:12:45 +0000

sledgehorn ,

Are you sure about your list? Moreno would be a bust being a number 12 pick and the first running back in that draft, Josh Freeman would hardly be considered average because he had one bad year playing with limited receiving help after his stellar second year, and heyward-Bey played pretty well last year, just miwwing a 1000 yard season. Raji, similar to Freeman, had a very good second year where he anchored a great defensive line, then took a step back, and as much as Sanchez gets dumped on, he’s won 4 road playoff game in the hardest media market to be.

By: ttommytom

ttommytom — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:45:41 +0000

For the Giants I wanted
1:Harvin
2:Nicks
3:Maclin

I think the GM (Reese) wanted
1:Harvin
2:Mackin
and knowing he would have to trade up to get one of them.

and IIRC, Reese thought without a trade-up it was going to be between DHB and Nicks.

I don’t think Britt was really in the picture. DHB might have been smoke.

Britt is a talented knucklehead and Harvin is special but has those headache issues (here’s hoping those clear up). Maclin is very good too but I’d take Nicks over any of the them.

Draft Re-do and SF would take Nicks too…Crabtree is invisible. Maybe it’s Smith or the O or his foot. Something wrong there.

By: pixelito

pixelito — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:18:55 +0000

Mark Sanchez? Is that a joke?

By: hanspard

hanspard — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:57:22 +0000

I think Heyward-Bey got himself out of the “bust” bin last year, but he certainly isn’t a star.

By: lbcoach34

lbcoach34 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:51:23 +0000

They have no choice – especially if they trade out of #2…essentially they’re passing on Kalil – and if they trade down to #6 – they’ll likley be passing on Blackmon too…and likely Moris Claiborne – so at #6 – I’m not certain they wouldn’t take Trent Richardson – but it seems like a tough situation – they have to be hoping to trade with CLE and still be able to get Blackmon.

I suppose Coples might be an option too

By: staff2cj4td

staff2cj4td — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:50:44 +0000

hahahaha I remember the media and fans saying Detroit should select Smith, Monroe or Curry and had to pass on Stafford………….ummmmmmmmmmmmm how’d that work for ya!!

Stafford = STAR IN THE MAKING!!

By: gojags

gojags — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:45:27 +0000

Glad to see Eugene Monroe not in the list. Eugene is a star LT in the making.

By: theroc5156

theroc5156 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:28:10 +0000

Looks like Andre Smith wasn’t that much of a bad pick after all.

By: nineroutsider

nineroutsider — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:26:23 +0000

blacknole08 says: Feb 27, 2012 3:07 PM

I’ve practically given up on most of the first round class of 2009.
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Yeah seriously…they aren’t total busts but they aren’t anything special…case in point: Michael Crabtree.

By: sledgehorn

sledgehorn — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:21:26 +0000

BUSTS (9):
Jason Smith
Tyson Jackson
Aaron Curry
Andre Smith
Darrius Heyward-Bey
Aaron Maybin
Larry English
Peria Jerry
Donald Brown

Average at best (14):
Mark Sanchez
Micheal Crabtree
B.J Raji
Knowshon Moreno
Malcom Jenkins
Eugene Monroe
Josh Freeman
Micheal Oher
Robert Ayers
Vontae Davis
Kenny Britt
Eric Wood
Chris Wells
Ziggy Hood

Actually good NFL players…(9)
Matthew Stafford
Brian Orakpo
Brian Cushing
Jeremy Maclin
Brandon Pettigrew
Alex Mack
Percy Harvin
Clay Matthews
Hakeem Nicks

And I feel like i’m being generous…

By: chocopoppy

chocopoppy — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:16:52 +0000

So G.M. Snead is advocating that Smith be more “reliable” and start hiding his concussion problems?

I have no doubt that he’ll be getting a call from Mr. Goodell who, after all, is all about player safety.

By: blacknole08

blacknole08 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:07:39 +0000

I’ve practically given up on most of the first round class of 2009.