2011 NFL Draft Chatter....

[Bob Sacamano]

Changed my mind on James Brewer. Doesn't sound like he wants it enough.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

T minus 7 minutes before forum breakdown.

 

[Midswat]

We're on the clock.

I'm not even remotely excited.

 

[Midswat]

David Arkin... OG, Missouri State.

Lke that we took a guard... I'm not familiar with the name.

Thoughts?

 

[sbk92]

That's a solid pick.

 

[sbk92]

Small school tackle projected inside in the NFL.

Pretty nice pick. He was 4th/5th round all along. I've seen him ranked as high as 6th on PFW's G list.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Very good pick.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I like it. The track record of small school OL in the NFL has been tremendous the past few years.

Kid is smart as a whistle.

 

[Midswat]

Strengths:
Has experience at guard and tackle. Great size. Thick thighs. Adequate strength and lateral quickness. Had a strong showing at the East-West Shrine Game. Anchors well. Has strong hands and uses them quickly. Does a good job of sustaining blocks.

Weaknesses:
Struggled early in the year at a new position as he would keep a poor base when drive blocking, didn’t always finish, and was too high on first contact to the second level. Needs to bend more. Lunges at defenders on the second level. Needs to get stronger.

Outlook:
Arkin has dominated his entire career at MSU and is one of the most versatile linemen in this draft with good tape at both tackle and guard for at least one full season. I like his ability to swing from guard and tackle as a backup early in his career and believe he could eventually start at guard with improved strength and some coaching. His ability at both positions could draw him up boards as high as 4th or 5th round.

 

[BangersandMash]

Morning everyone and F off Jerry Jones I really liked that player. Small school guy but good feet and plays with an attitude. Just needs to be taught how to play lower

 

[Midswat]

I like what I've read on him.

 

[sbk92]

And the best news on Arkin?

One of Mel's top sleepers.

GSM. Size us for the rings.

 

[sbk92]

Morning everyone and F off Jerry Jones I really liked that player. Small school guy but good feet and plays with an attitude. Just needs to be taught how to play lower

Hey, ya got like a dozen picks today. Let us have one.

 

[Bonecrusher#31]

Morning all, I'm still on cloud 9 about our #3 pick lol

 

[sbk92]

Now I can relax a little. We got two quality OL prospects.

 

[Midswat]

We addresssed the line. I like it.

Lets do more of it.

I'd seriously like to see at least one more offensive line prospect selected.

 

[Midswat]

Morning all, I'm still on cloud 9 about our #3 pick lol

I challenge you to a fist fight.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

He was 6th on Josh Buchanan's small school big board, for whatever that means to you.

 

[BangersandMash]

Hey, ya got like a dozen picks today. Let us have one.

Not sure what to think about our trade up. Helu has a similar build and running style to Ahman Green but he doesn't run angry, which can be taught. I would have taken Todman, but if nothing else, Coach Rollex knows running backs.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Now I can relax a little. We got two quality OL prospects.

Good, we can select corners here on in.