The Claiborne Watch

[Frizzy350]

Oh, I got no problem with whoever we pick even if it is a corner.

I've just been wary of high-pick corners for most of my middle-aged life. Neon Deion was a once in a life-time player.

i dont think it really matters who we pick as long as they end up being a quality starter on this team.

[LinvilleGorge]

in terms of pure athleticism, peterson is an absolute freak. insane top end speed, burst add to the fact he's extremely large for a CB with good tackling technique and he's a homerun threat with the ball in his hands. coming out of college peterson reminded people of charles woodson.

in terms of pure measurables and potential, peterson is pretty much unmatched by any CB to come out of college in the past half decade (or more).

unfortunately none of that dictates if u will be a good corner or poor corner in the nfl. revis is considered the best CB in the game, yet he isn't known for being a physical freak. he's rather average sized for a corner and doesn't have an elite 40 time.

if claiborne is considered to be a more consistent, coverage oriented DB than PP7 was, then I'm all for getting him.

This. If an NFL coach sat down at a drawing board to design the perfect CB from a physical standpoint, he'd end up with Patrick Peterson. Peterson is a once in a lifetime CB prospect for a GM. Claiborne doesn't have Peterson's physical skills, but he's a better cover corner at this stage in their careers.

[rico6]

Please let him fall.

[jarhead]

Hey, just because they're in the top 10 doesn't mean they're overrated.

Deon Sanders was pretty good.

If evaluators for the Panthers thinks he's good enough for top 10, and he falls to us, I'm fine with it.

Deon was a freak

[MWCarolina]

To me the Minnesota Vikings pose the biggest threat to take him at #3.

#3 Minnesota - Claiborne/Blackmon (reports they aren't impressed with Kalil) Their pass d was ranked one of the worst. Overpaid Carlson a TE. Need more weapons.

#4 Browns - Kalil They have Joe Hayden but have a need for a #2. Good draft for CBs though.

#5 Bucs - Trent Richardson I could also see them trading back to stock pile. Maybe Cincy wants to move up and grab Richardson. Bucs have Talib, Wright, Barber (hes been invited back)

#6 Rams - Blackmon if he's there...or Reiff. signed Finnegan to a huge contract

#7 Jaguars - Coples/Ingram Maroons when it comes to drafting. My fear is they are a possible trade up partner to snag a Claiborne

#8 Miami - I now see them taking A) Tannehill if available or B) Malcom Floyd

i disagree, i think the team that could get Claiborne is the Browns believe it or not, do i think it's a good move, oh, no, but i heard they are interested. i think in the end, the Vikings get Kalil, the Browns get Claiborne, then the Bucs get Richardson, then the Rams get Blackmon, the Jags get Coples and then i see Miami getting either Floyd or Wright, they need a WR badly now.

[Snake]

If Claiborne isnt as good as PP7 was then should he really be considered a top 5 pick? 6-8 seems to be the range if he's gonna go before us. I think Claiborne drops to us, 90% chance on my bullchittin around o' meter.

TBH I would be just as happy with Kirkpatrick as I would be with Claiborne. This is a good year if you need CB.

[Pantherman]

There is NO WAY Claiborne falls to us. NO WAY.

Well Aaron Rogers was suppose to go in the top 10 years ago in the draft. But he end up dropping to the packers at the 25th pick. So anything can happen to any of these top prospects right now. It all depends on the teams biggest need at the time.

[Tarheels23]

With the Buc's signing Eric Wright, and the Rams signing Cortland, this guy is gonna drop right into our hands.

[MadHatter]

I hope so, but still doubt it.

He is going to the BPA on a lot of boards. I just don't see 8 teams passing on him.

[HeatCheck]

If Claiborne isnt as good as PP7 was then should he really be considered a top 5 pick? 6-8 seems to be the range if he's gonna go before us. I think Claiborne drops to us, 90% chance on my bullchittin around o' meter.

Claiborne has better coverage skills than Peterson. I have said it a million times, Peterson was hyped because he was a great athlete and had return ability in both the defensive and ST games. Claiborne isn't the athlete Peterson is but his coverage skills are better.

[Tarheels23]

If Richardson and Tannehill comes off the board before we pick, he's going to make it to us.

[Dpantherman]

Still don't think he makes it to us.

[Rubi]

1% chance he falls to #9.

[bleys]

1% chance he falls to #9.