My source has told me...

[La Pantera]

Yeah but

there's 3 teams ahead of us looking at WRs (Jets, Bills, Bucs.) and two looking t trade up to get WRs (NE, Min.)

There's literally almost zero chance he falls to us.

While I think they all COULD take him. I think Min trading up and the Bills are the real threats to grab him. Although possible ,trading up isn't NEs MO. Bucs and Jets have much bigger needs. They could take care of their bigger needs early and get a WR in the 2nd. Of course the same could be said for us.

[La Pantera]

Austin? I think he's got plenty of support but I can see your point.

Think the divide comes from those who are concerned with his size. And those who argue his talent. Hell every thread about him or includes him in discussion, blows up. Deff a hot topic round here.

[nickzz]

You talking out yours? That was all facts.

smith is listed at 185, austin at 175. that would be a 10 lb difference. smith is an inch taller. tavon austin the college isn't as strong as steve smith the veteran who has been through 12 years of nfl training? damn.

you're right tho, facts!

you also have to take into account that austin is faster/quicker than smith ever was. he doesn't look for contact as ferociously as smith does.

[koolkatluke]

Austin - I think he is incredibly fast, can straight dominate at the WR spot, and honestly is someone we really have not seen at the position before. (Kind of like Cam in that way) Though if I had to compare him to someone it would be an odd hybrid of Percy Harvin and Wes Welker. His acceleration once he touches the ball is insane and is legitimately the fastest player I have seen on tape. I would love the pick even if he is a slot receiver/gadget player.

Vaccaro - I love Vaccaro a lot in our division, his big frame and quickness along with smooth hips allows him to cover Graham, Gonzales, Clark, etc, and his ability to get off the blocks and shoot into a hole makes him awesome in run support and that makes him a nice fit in our D. He is also a very solid open field tackler and he is big and fast enough to not get destroyed on the deep ball and is very aggressive in the pass game with 14 pass break ups over the past two years. He is obviously not perfect, he needs to improve on his back pedal, he needs to improve on vision, and he needs to improve his leverage. I believe he could be a key piece, and my money right now is on him winning DROTY

Hayden - I think he is the best pick available, he has super quick feet, he can jam a receiver at the line very easily, he closes incredibly fast, and he is a very solid tackler. I guarantee he will be a pro bowler/all pro within two years. He does not really even have a downside to his game, just the face he is only 5'11". I have serious doubts he will even drop to us.

I like Patterson a lot as well, reminds me of a young Donald Driver or Demaryius Thomas. He is a bit of a project but will be able to straight dominate if he develops properly.

I do not care much for Rhodes.

I've seen a player like him before.

[Gabeking]

I wouldn't mind Vacarro at all unlike most people on here lol

[koolkatluke]

smith is listed at 185, austin at 175. that would be a 10 lb difference. smith is an inch taller. tavon austin the college isn't as strong as steve smith the veteran who has been through 12 years of nfl training? damn.

you're right tho, facts!

you also have to take into account that austin is faster/quicker than smith ever was. he doesn't look for contact as ferociously as smith does.

Then you add in the fact we only spent a 3rd round pick to find out if Smith could be a Number 1 WR. Not a top 15 pick.

[koolkatluke]

Yeah but

there's 3 teams ahead of us looking at WRs (Jets, Bills, Bucs.) and two looking t trade up to get WRs (NE, Min.)

There's literally almost zero chance he falls to us.

I hope so.

[koolkatluke]

You must be an undercover Butt Pirate, Dirty Pigeon or Ain't fan then lol

Vaccaro has got bust written all over him.

I like Vaccaro more then Austin.

[koolkatluke]

If he's as good or better than Welker, i'd take that all day long. Could he bust or be an underachiever? Sure! I don't think he will. I think he's the biggest play maker in the draft. Also think he'd be a safer pick than Vacarro. If he can be a weapon that the D/ST always have to account for, then its well worth it. Tavon may also be BPA.

BTW,Tavon has played all over the field not just as a slot guy...or RB. And he'd do the same here. Just move him around to create mismatches.

Big difference Welker wasn't drafted. Nobody spent a top 15 pick on him.

[Gabeking]

You must be an undercover Butt Pirate, Dirty Pigeon or Ain't fan then lol

Vaccaro has got bust written all over him.

Ok Nostradamus

[koolkatluke]

Anyone else have a bad feeling Austin will be gone?

I hope so.

[carpanfan96]

I think there's a good chance that Austin will be there if Minny can't trade up. However the team could pick Patterson at 14 if Austin is gone and they really want a WR with that first pick.

[koolkatluke]

I dont think we'll select one til the 4th.

Then good bye Ron. The devaluing of the DT position around here is fuging stupid.

People act like they enjoy watching undrafted players run it down our throats.

It's like 2011 didn't happen around here.

[koolkatluke]

I think there's a good chance that Austin will be there if Minny can't trade up. However the team could pick Patterson at 14 if Austin is gone and they really want a WR with that first pick.

Which would be a even bigger mistake.