Sheldon Richardson (yes again)

[firstdayfan]

Dwan signed a two year deal and if I'm not mistaken Richardson was really only a stater for one year. Not really what you want to see in a top 15 pick.

[La Pantera]

Didn't Edwards just sign a one year deal after letting it be known he really wants to play for "a contender"? Is that the future for us at UT?

He signed a two year, I believe.

[MHS831]

We may get a run stuffier depending on how Coach feels Kerse and Fua are developing but our more obvious need on defense is in the secondary.With some teams like the Saints and Broncos you are not going to get to the qb so you need guys that can cover.As safety will help in those situations.We have some pretty good TEs in our division.

Read the link about 89 on the radio. I love what he says about Cole. If that is true, I already feel better about DT.

[La Pantera]

Richardson will not help free our LBs. He's a guy " supposed to" get in the backfield. Not take up blockers. We will need to find a UT, but NT seems to be more of a priority, in my eyes

[Riverboat Ron]

I didn't like Richardson for a long time, but I've gone back and watched a few full games and I've actually moved into the pro-Richardson camp. What I see is a DT that can penetrate even when doubled, hustles every play, doesn't seem to ware down easily like most DT's and shows the willingness to tackle down-field. He certainly has his ugly plays, but I honestly wonder if when he's paired with two elite DE's and three LB's that are great at tackling you could see something very special emerge. Believe me, I like guys in the mold of a Star Lotulelei much more, but I can understand why Richardson creates such division.

If Richardson is on the board at #14, I think he'll be the pick. He'll either be a Panther or a 49er, though I like him better as a 3-4 DE.

[panthers55]

If Gettleman drafts him then obviously he has confidence in the guy and has watched lots of film on him. After our last 2 first round picks, Gettleman is not going to want to strike off given he prides himself on being a good judge of talent. I trust he has given this a lot of thought and preparation. So I would trust his judgement on this. If he thinks Richardson is the right pick, I would tend to agree with him until he is proven otherwise. Last year many folks didn't think linebacker was a need either and we see how that worked out.

[Rags]

I think he'll be a lot like Watt where he'll be a better 3-4 DE than a 4-3 DT. Rather have a run stuffer if we go DT.

[Kuech the Sneak]

We need to get better against the run. And he wouldn't really help in that department, we need someone who can hold the point and clog it up and allow out amazing LBs to run free

[therealmjl]

I'm starting to think Richardson will be the pick.

I wouldn't be mad, either.

[carolina-chuck]

I love him. MIZZOU has been producing some studs lately. Sheldon can stand his ground and is a great interior pass rusher.

[Icege]

if hE Is the best available and a competitive trade is not offered, Sure

[CatfanMO]

I've been saying all along. The dude is a beast. I watch most of the MU games this year and he dominated in the SEC. This isnt a MO Valley dominator..

[OneBadCat]

Richardson wouldn't be a bad pick. Him and Dwan would make an awesome group of UT that can bring the heat. IF it comes down to that I have in the FO to bring in an adequate NT. Cole and Kearse might be good enough, just maybe.

[Panther4lyfe]

I would hate to get him. There are probably going to be better prospects available at 14. Sheldon Richardson gets blown off the ball in the run game, yes he catches them 10 yard down the field but how does that help if they have already gained the first down or have scored a touchdown. We already have a good pass rush we need a big hog Molly or wat ever Gettleman said. Richardson is the opposite for that.

Plus I don't even think we have brought him in for a visit.