The 2nd Annual ClanRam Round-Table Mock Draft: Discussion Thread

[Bar-bq]

I think they're definitely going to look to trade. Calvin Johnson and Joe Thomas are the safest bets, but they've already addressed the o-line to an extent this off-season, and they've got to be skittish about drafting another receiver. I think they go Gaines Adams, seeing as how all the defensive ends on Detroit's current roster contributed a total of 5 sacks last year.

This was my trail of thought also, but as RamWraith has explained, you can't argue with the overall solidity of the pick, as Thomas is as quality a commodity you as will find.

[Nick]

Ok, my pick is Gaines Adams, but its not letting me post the pick and information in the thread.

Strange. If this is a recurring problem for participants, then we'll start a new thread.

[Dr. Defense]

I think that all the picks are good except Nick's. I really feel that the Browns are going to go with Quinn. I know that if they went with ur pick they would have a great 1-2 punch in the backfield, but i just feel that Cronnel is going to take his buddy Charlie's perfectly groomed qb. Everything revolves around the qb on offense and i just don't think that frye is that guy.

[Country]

Ok, my pick is Gaines Adams, but its not letting me post the pick and information in the thread.

I will post it for you!

[RamsFan16]

Thanks country. Its really appreciated, I didn't want to hold up the draft just because of the stubborness of the computer.

[viper]

Shouldn't there be a time limit or something?

[Bar-bq]

Shouldn't there be a time limit or something?

Not considering time differences, IMO.

I'm across the pond in Australia. You're about 17/18 hours behind me. So my night-time is your 'day-time'.

[viper]

Excellent point, Bar-bq...my apologies!

[Bar-bq]

Big News...Levi Brown is off the board...and into a Dolphins Jersey.

I was tempted by Okoye and Ginn at this pick. Ginn has huge upside and the Dolphins are minus a reciever courtesy of New England. But you can't throw the ball to a Ted Ginn or Chris Chambers without having the necessary time. This theory undoubtedly affected my decision.

Okoye...can he play the NT in a 3-4? He needs to add weight, which, i suppose is what the Rams would be asking him to do if, god forbid, he fell our way, but I feel even though he's a slight reach, Brown is a surer bet for the Dolphins than the other two candidates mentioned.

Thoughts?

[HUbison]

Quick observation........with only 3 picks (Houston, SF, Buffalo) left ahead of the Rams, we are guaranteed a top-tier front 7 player. One or more of the following will be there: Okoye, Carriker, Branch, Willis.

[Bar-bq]

Quick observation........with only 3 picks (Houston, SF, Buffalo) left ahead of the Rams, we are guaranteed a top-tier front 7 player. One or more of the following will be there: Okoye, Carriker, Branch, Willis.

Reckon it was the alterior motive behind all of the recent picks? I mean, look at all the teams that Could have gone that way- I mean, there's like...9 of them!!

[Bar-bq]

How legitamate a shot is Leon Hall at going 10th overall to Houston? He's a guy that hasn't warranted too much consuderation at this point, but could be good value opposite Dunta Robinson. Something to consider.

[RamWraith]

Really had no choice but Hall. Texans REALLY wanted Brown here as their line already ruined one quarterback.

If this draft really would work out this way for the Rams I would be ecstatic. They would have a lot to choice from at the 13th spot. Maybe this is all our sub-conscious minds playing games with us and hoping this the way the cards will fall.

How legitamate a shot is Leon Hall at going 10th overall to Houston? He's a guy that hasn't warranted too much consuderation at this point, but could be good value opposite Dunta Robinson. Something to consider.

[Nick]

Leon Hall would definitely get consideration from Houston there to improve their secondary. A dark horse for that pick might be Amobi Okoye, because the Texans are desperately looking for pieces to improve that 4-3 front and Okoye at DT with Super Mario at an end would be the nice workings of a front defensive line.

Whiners pick is up, and it's probably not that much of a surprise...

[Drew]

im curious nick,which side of the front 3 or 4(dont need to answer that if you think he`ll play UT in a front 4!) do you see Carricker playing?

just thinking who we`ll have lined up against him for the next 5 years or more......


i think it was pretty much a no-brainer for the 40whiners to take him there....how did you enjoy being in their camp for 15minutes?