Revisiting Jonathan Allen at 8th pick

[Jeremy Igo]

Looking more possible that Allen drops to 8.

 

If he does, it will be the quickest selection in Gettleman history.

 

A stud 4-3 DE that can also play inside? Instant Kony Ealy upgrade and future pro bowler.

 

 

[d-dave]

1 minute ago, SJTG4 said:

and if Leonard is still on the board? I just have a HUGE issue not going offense in top 10 if the playmakers are there

Don't you know that all the players will be taken by our pick? ;)

If Allen improved our pass rush, and helped to put an attitude in our defense, I'm cool with that.

This is still a very deep draft for RBs, WRs and TEs.

[Jeremy Igo]

and if Leonard is still on the board? I just have a HUGE issue not going offense in top 10 if the playmakers are there

Yeah, I think Allen would beat out Fournette. DEs play longer in the NFL than RBs. More of a value pick long term.

[Hoenheim]

Another DT in the first? Sure why not. Gettleman hell just triple dip on Safteys and DLine and draft an RB in round 7 wouldn't suprise me in the fuging slightest 

[Saca312]

14 minutes ago, SJTG4 said:

and if Leonard is still on the board? I just have a HUGE issue not going offense in top 10 if the playmakers are there

I wouldn't.

You do realize Allen is really good right? 2nd best player behind Garrett imho from the draft.

[Toomers]

3 minutes ago, Hoenheim said:

Another DT in the first? Sure why not. Gettleman hell just triple dip on Safteys and DLine and draft an RB in round 7 wouldn't suprise me in the fuging slightest 

     If he were a DT, this post might make sense. He's a DE that can push inside on passing downs. Something we absolutely need. 

[Riverboat Ron]

23 minutes ago, SJTG4 said:

and if Leonard is still on the board? I just have a HUGE issue not going offense in top 10 if the playmakers are there

He'll just put both names on the card and we get both players at #8.

[panthers34]

Is Allen really a 4-3 end? 

[kent]

Give me Solomon Thomas.

[Jeremy Igo]

3 hours ago, kent said:

Give me Solomon Thomas.

Over Jonathan Allen? Hell nah. 

[Cyberjag]

50 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

If he does, it will be the quickest selection in Gettleman history.

Naw, I think he'll take the full ten minutes and savor each sweet second knowing that he's going to get Allen at number eight.

Anyone who thinks that Fournette and a second round DE would help this team more than Allen and a second round RB needs to go watch the LSU/Alabama games again and see which player shined.

[WOW!!]

Like Barnett more but this is great value if it happens..

[stirs]

Will be interesting to see what rankings indicate post Combine.  Most team boards will change a little, but all the draft sites will change a lot as will Huddle opinions.

Allen as the measurables to be a 34 DE.  Not sure how quick he is for the outside pass rush in the 43 however.  We will see.

[Doyle]

It's been 15 years since we have selected a DE in the first round.  Hard to believe.