Better know a prospect - Kevin Dodd

[juliosantos]

i want him or ogbah 

[Jmac]

Agree, good pick. Also agree that maybe keeping Allen would be a good choice (hindsight being 20/20). If Getts goes with a high pick at DE instead of a FA, then Allen has value. Don't know what will be C.J's story....to be a fly on the wall when D.G sits him down to talk.

[Moose Hoover]

49 minutes ago, zacka77ack said:

Benjamin was also a prospect who had only put up legit numbers for 1 season before being the Panthers 1st rounder.

Cam Newton.

[*FreeFua*]

37 minutes ago, zacka77ack said:

Benjamin was also a prospect who had only put up legit numbers for 1 season before being the Panthers 1st rounder.

Benjamin was a lot more polished coming out than people gave him credit for.

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If there's one thing I think we can take away from DG's 3 1st rounders is that he looks for immediate impact. We saw Shaq come on strong near the end and I think that's what DG thought he'd get all year. Star and Benji obviously made their presence felt right away as well. For this reason I just don't see DG drafting someone like Dodd who will be a project or Nassib (who I'm not a fan of) or one of the back end tackles. Gettleman has his work cut out for him this time with a late pick. I wouldn't be surprised to see DG jump up a few spots in order to land an impact player. What's he say? Rather have a dime than two nickels?

[d-dave]

5 minutes ago, *FreeFua* said:

Benjamin was a lot more polished coming out than people gave him credit for.

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If there's one thing I think we can take away from DG's 3 1st rounders is that he looks for immediate impact. We saw Shaq come on strong near the end and I think that's what DG thought he'd get all year. Star and Benji obviously made their presence felt right away as well. For this reason I just don't see DG drafting someone like Dodd who will be a project or Nassib (who I'm not a fan of) or one of the back end tackles. Gettleman has his work cut out for him this time with a late pick. I wouldn't be surprised to see DG jump up a few spots in order to land an impact player. What's he say? Rather have a dime than two nickels?

I think the bold part of your quote is the most important.  Last year, he moved up for Funchess, because he knew he wanted him rather than some late round dudes.  The experts said he over drafted Shaq.  Gettleman will get who he wants, regardless.  I think that this year will be no different.  He's going to play the FA game the best he can so he can get the best football players.  If we only end up drafting 3-4 guys, but they contribute in one way or another, isn't that a lot better than drafting 8 players who may not make the field?

[Growl]

I'd say this is probably the guy most of us will agree is the desired target in the 1st. The combine will be pretty big in terms of us knowing if we can pencil him in as the guy in April or if we think he'll be selected too soon.

 

 

[Mr. Scot]

Would love a Kevin Dodd / Kony Ealy combo.

[Crazydounut]

If Dodd isn't avalable. We could trade down to the early 2nd round and get an extra 4th or 5th rounder. We could get Calhoun in the 2nd and than have extra trading assets/extra picks to use. 

[zacka77ack]

54 minutes ago, Moose Hoover said:

Cam Newton.

Dave didn't draft Cam, but yea.

[Nick_81]

I wouldn't have too many issues with this pick.  I like his size(6'5" 275 lbs!), and seems to have a good motor.  It's just so tough to make much of an impact, at that position, in the first couple of years.  Especially with his lack of experience.  Even so, it could be very good in a couple of years.

[zacka77ack]

4 minutes ago, Nick_81 said:

I wouldn't have too many issues with this pick.  I like his size(6'5" 275 lbs!), and seems to have a good motor.  It's just so tough to make much of an impact, at that position, in the first couple of years.  Especially with his lack of experience.  Even so, it could be very good in a couple of years.

When's the last time a 1st round DE produced amazing numbers?

[Dunn]

2 hours ago, Nicbsbll2 said:

My only issue with him is that he was "the other guy" along the Clemson line. Wouldn't be the first time we've seen a player that was opposite of a star on their line to go somewhere else and not be able to produce. 

So was Martavis Bryant from Clemson..and honestly right now he is outshining Watkins with his play.

 

BTW, damn if Clemson hasn't produced some serious talent at WR lately.  Hopkins, Watkins, Bryant...all big names right now in the NFL in only 2-3 year span.

Edited February 17, 2016 by Dunn

[Nick_81]

3 minutes ago, zacka77ack said:

When's the last time a 1st round DE produced amazing numbers?

Hmmm... probably Peppers.  12 sacks in 12 games played, back in 2002.  Jevon Kearse had a monster rookie season back in the late 90's.  Very, very few.  Why do you ask?

[zacka77ack]

5 minutes ago, Nick_81 said:

Hmmm... probably Peppers.  12 sacks in 12 games played, back in 2002.  Jevon Kearse had a monster rookie season back in the late 90's.  Very, very few.  Why do you ask?

Just thinking about immediate impact DEs.