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  • #1

    So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

    There is a lot off back an forth on taking DT or QB with our first pick.

    At the end of the season I had a clear feeling that most would want Suh, but now many want Bradford. So did you change your mind and if yes why?

    Until now Bradford has not done much do rise his stocks, only a good interview and maybe gaining some weight. Suh had a VERY good combine so he has done nothing to decline his value.
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    I wanted Suh then and I want him now
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    I wanted Suh then but I want Bradford now
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    I wanted Bradford then but want Suh now
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    I wanted Bradford then and I want him now
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  • #2
    Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

    I personally have always been a QB guy. It was Claussen for me, but I switched to Bradford. Ive never dissed Suh and I never will, I just like the top QBs better.

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    • #3
      Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

      lol i went from Jimmy Clausen to Suh to Bradford

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      • #4
        Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

        I wanted Suh then, and am leaning towards Bradford now, but wouldn't be upset if we chose either one. Mainly because it appears now that Bradford should be healthy and ready to go, his value has risen to the point where taking him at #1 would not be considered a reach, and I think its time we finally stopped passing on QB's at the top of the draft and pull the trigger on a legit long term answer.

        Of course, our defense sucks too, so if we took Suh that would be fine by me. I am not crazy about these mock drafts I'm seeing lately that have us going offense with our first 3 - 4 picks. We need help on both sides of the ball and at nearly every position. I think we are in the pathetic situation where we can pick BPA at nearly every pick, because we need an upgrade at almost every position.

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        • #5
          Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

          For me I went:

          Clausen , Locker, Suh , Clausen, Suh, then finally Bradford.

          And most probably I'll be staying with Bradford, barring a major setback for example, him announcing he doesn't want to play football anymore and would rather follow his dream to be a proffesional celloist.

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          • #6
            Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

            I went SUH, Trade down for more picks & then with all the hype SUH.

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            • #7
              Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

              I started at Clausen at the middle of the season, by the end of the season I changed to Suh. I haven't wavered in wanting to draft Suh first, as I think he is the BPA in the draft, and at a position we need help at to boot. However I wouldnt mind drafting Bradford as I also think he can be a very good QB, but I would rather take Suh in the first.

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              • #8
                Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

                I wanted Suh at the beginning, but am starting to lean toward Bradford. We're in the fortunate position to be able to take either one though, so I can't complain.

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                • #9
                  Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

                  I think people need to consider that last year our defense was much better than people give it credit for. How many games did we see where it was so close up until the 3rd quarter. The reason for that is the horrible offense that we have, therefore a new Qb with a couple of new weapons can actually make our defense much better than a DT without a decent Qb.

                  Just something ive been thinking about for the past couple of weeks.

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                  • #10
                    Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

                    I think there should be a button for "I STILL don't know who I want".

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                    • #11
                      Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

                      I second that motion.
                      "I've been saving the Universe for over a thousand years. I figure it owes me just this once."

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                      • #12
                        Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

                        i still like suh, but i think if no trades involving a qb go down we'll take bradford. the only thing that worries me about him is his health, if he can stay healthy i will still be happy with the pick.

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                        • #13
                          Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

                          SUH SUH SUH SUH!!!

                          If we dont draft him i wouldnt really be disappointed, i trust Spags n co. Just means ill have to trade for him in madden

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                          • #14
                            Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

                            By the middle of the season, I wanted Suh.
                            At the end of the season, I wanted Suh.
                            Right now today, I want Suh.
                            On April 22nd, I will want Suh.

                            Having said all that, I understand the desire for Bradford. He is far and away the best QB in the draft, and will probably be a very good QB for many years. I just don't see passing up a truly elite player for a very good player. But either player will make this team better.
                            The more things change, the more they stay the same.

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                            • #15
                              Re: So how many changed their minds since the end of the regular season?

                              Haven't changed - I wanted Suh then and still want him now.

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                              • HUbison
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                                by HUbison
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                              • Bing69
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