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Draft King Mailbag
January 9, 2007
Lou Pickney, DraftKing.com
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From: Justin Hansen
To: LouPickney@gmail.com
Date: Jan 6, 2007 6:31 PM
Subject: Adam Carriker
As a Husker Fan I’ve watch Adam Carriker literally grow in front of my eyes. 6’6 295 with probably 4.7 speed seems like the perfect 3-4 Defensive End to me. Looking at the teams in the back half of the draft New England definatly makes sense. If they pass, then who? I’d like to see him in Denver but with the death of Darrent Williams is a CB for them almost a given?
Lou: It's difficult to think about what happened with Darren Williams in football terms at this point, but I'd think that the Broncos would look D-line before corner.
I like the idea of Carriker in a 3-4 defense, as he seems ideal for that setup. The Patriots would be a great fit for him; if they pass, it could be to take a safety. With two first rounders, New England has great flexibility in this draft.
From: Brian Bradtke
To: LouPickney@gmail.com
Date: Jan 7, 2007 10:49 PM
Subject: Laurent Robinson
I was wondering where you thought Laurent Robinson, WR from Illinois
State would go? He's 6'2" 205 and runs a 4.4 40. He had 1600 yards
receiving his junior year, but was marred by injuries his senior year but
still managed 700 yards receiving playing sparingly in limited time. I know
there are alot of receivers in this draft, but he should be in the top 15
receivers I would think. He's going to make his showcase at the Hula Bowl
on Sunday. Other sources tell me late 5th round-6 round pick, while others
say FA. I was just wondering your opinion on him...
Lou: There are varying reports of Robinson's 40 time, from 4.42 to 4.55. At 6'2" he has adequate height; I've seen his weight listed from 195-205, which is not unreasonable but not going to make him stand out of the pack.
He'll need to have a good combine and/or team workout day, showing the fast end of his 40 speed and display good hands. I concur with your assessment of him as a potential day two pick, though he could very easily slip through the draft and try to make it with a team as a free agent. Competition for NFL jobs is fierce, though, and it won't be an easy road for him.
From: Jason German
To: LouPickney@gmail.com
Date: Jan 8, 2007 12:00 PM
Subject: Giants
The Giants digust me at times, they have so much potential on both
sides of the ball but seem to under achieve where they should excell.
The giants need to upgrade rb (even though I think brandon jacobs is a
star in the making, I watched him in mop up duty when he was at auburn
and knew he would be big time some day) wr ( Toomer is on his way out if
not out already) cb (madison doesn't have it anymore and webster still
needs time to develop, and dt (barry cofield was a suprise but we need
more of an impact player there). What direction do the Giants go on the
first day?
Also in a mediocre but deep class of cbs who is in position to go first
round?
Lou: With Tiki Barber now retired (presuming that he doesn't pull a Terry Funk and make a comeback) the Giants must decide if Brandon Jacobs is capable of being the team's full-time rusher. I think he is, but at the very least New York will need to add depth at the RB position, be it through free agency or the draft.
The Giants have need at corner. Sam Madison turns 34 this April, and while the Giants got him at a relative bargain last off-season, his base salary for the next three years looks like this:
2007- $1.2 million
2008- $1.5 million
2009- $1.8 million
2005 second round pick Corey Webster had his 2006 season cut short by injury, and while the Giants also have R.W. McQuarters, inconsistent play has plagued the team. But that's not to say that the corner spot is a lock for the Giants in round one.
At DT, William Joseph has been given the bust label by some, but I'm not sure that the Giants would go defensive line in round one. As for WR, while Amani Toomer might be done, the Giants picked Sinorice Moss in the second round of last year's draft, and if anything the team might sign a reasonably-priced free agent veteran receiver to add to its options.
Also, with the Giants having FIVE free agent linebackers (two of which, Chris Claiborne and Brandon Short, are unrestricted FAs), you might see them take a linebacker in the third round. While no need is pressing to be point of being a lock, there are some need spots that can be filled logically to build a better team in 2007.
Also, if the Giants lose FB Jim Finn to free agency, don't discount the possibility of a "surprise" pick in round two like Rutgers FB Brian Leonard. Leonard could help Jacobs with the rushing duties, while at the same time provide a constant receiving threat out of the backfield.
From: Clayton Riley
To: LouPickney@gmail.com
Date: Jan 8, 2007 9:27 PM
Subject: KC and the QB situation...
What are the possibilities of KC drafting one of these QB's?
1. Brian Brohm
2. Brady Quinn
3. Jamarcus Russell
4. Troy Smith
After the performance this year by Tr-int Green I think it is time to look ahead to the future. I have come to realize Brodie Croyle will get crushed at a buck 25. Plus do you think Brady Quinn could drop like Aaron Rodgers did in 05 due to Russell?
Lou: Anything is possible, but I doubt that the Chiefs will go for any of the above QBs, barring one of them falling to ridiculous levels. Damon Huard, who I openly mocked on this site earlier this year, stepped in and played brilliantly. Brodie Croyle is being developed for the future, and when you consider the many other needs for Kansas City (OT, DL, CB it seems unlikely that the Chiefs would take a quarterback.
From: Andrew Davalla
To: LouPickney@gmail.com
Date: Jan 9, 2007 8:49 AM
Subject: Troy smith
How damaging do you think Troy Smith's performance against Florida was
to his draft status? Some of it was not his fault as he had to scramble
around all night but at the same time he didn't deliver any clutch
plays. I still think he could be a good NFL QB but I think he definitely
slides into the second round or maybe even third (where some team maybe
gets a great value).
Lou: Troy Smith's performance in the BCS Title game didn't help his case any, but considering the pressure that Florida's front seven put on him, his options were limited. Ted Ginn Jr. suffering an injury early didn't help. Speaking of Ginn, his kickoff return for a TD was impressive and all, but how was holding not called on the play is baffling to me.
As for Smith in the draft, he could quite possibly fall into the second round, though I think that will be due to his height more than his performance in the BCS Title game. Smith only threw the ball 14 times with four receptions.
I've already had three people who know that I run this site tell me today that they think Smith will drop because of last night's game. But remember, it was only one game, and Smith is a player who had threw for 46 TDs and just 9 INTs the past two seasons (losing only one game as a starter in each season.) He's deadly accurate; his 2006 completion percentage was 67%. If he makes it past round two, someone will be in for a massive bargain.
From: Leslie Hendeson
To: LouPickney@gmail.com
Date: Jan 9, 2007 5:33 PM
Subject: where your draft is wrong
the raiders are taking russell with the 1st pick.the bucs are drafting
calvin johnson.the cardinals are taking bob thomas.the redskins are
taking branch.and the browns are taking peterson.
Lou: The Raiders would be well-served to take a QB, but will they? I've spent the past few months reading one passionate e-mail after another from Raiders fans who insisted that Oakland would not take a first round quarterback. With the unpredictable Al Davis calling the shots, it's hard to say what will happen.
Tampa Bay is deeper at WR than many people realize, though a talent like Calvin Johnson could make the Bucs decide, "Screw it, we're taking this amazing player." It is possible.
I presume you mean Joe Thomas for the Cardinals; Arizona's decision likely hinges on if the team decides to sign offensive tackle (and free agent to-be) Leonard Davis.
If Adrian Peterson is on the board when Cleveland picks, I'd strongly suspect that the Browns would take him.
From: talktoklempay@*******.com
To: LouPickney@gmail.com
Date: Jan 9, 2007 7:05 PM
Subject: ur mock
browns took 2 lbs in top 35 picks last year (traded up 2nd round pick).. we wont take gaines adams (who would be an olb in the 3-4) IT WILL BE peterson/thomas/ or a trade down..with consideration of calvin (just not ruling it out)..also JaMarcus or quinn will be considered
Lou: At 6'5" 260, I'd think that Gaines Adams would be better suited for DE than OLB, though upon reflection you're right that he's probably not ideal for a 3-4. Good point.
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