Definitely. In my rankings, Mikel LeShoure has gained some ground, but Ingram's still my top back. I know running back isn't a big need at all, but Ingram would be an absolute steal at 30. ...and if he stays healthy, he'll be a big time back in the NFL. The kid's got incredibly vision.
If Rex truly believes in drafting BPA, it's a possibility. As long as Ingram doesn't have a complete clusterfuck of an OL, I think he'll do fine in the league...
An offensive pick at #30 seems to be getting a lot of love lately from a few of you guys. I like the different outlook. Good stuff.
If the Board fell like that, I'd be more of a fan of going with Aaron Williams to move to Safty, Ingrham may very well be BPA but a running back is far off the list of needs. I would not hate it, but not love it. Paea would be a good thought as well.
Yes, over Moore. I've never really been blown away by Moore. He's good but not a high pick good. I see him as more a mid to late second guy.
Im just saying safety wise he is the number 1 prospect at the position in this draft. He was very productive his whole UCLA career, has great instincts, can over the big TE , had a great combine, etc. I love Aaron Williams explosiveness and hands but I see him taking a bit longer to translate over to safety and do well at the position. I think Moore can start now and Williams will most likely be draft by a team that needs a CB and a Safety and figure out his position. Both to me are second round guys but if your talking about safety for the Jets Moore is the perfect player to throw in at FS.
im in the small group of ppl whos a taylor fan. edit: (as long as hes on a staff who can keep him giving it his all he WILL dominate. im sorry his agility and burst for his size is scary. hes become overvalued because their isnt a bonafide NT behind him IMO, that being said he has rare talent ppl sweep under the rug because of his stock exploding the last 8 weeks.) that being said Id take Mark Ingram in a heartbeat if he was there at 30. LT is gone after this yr and aside from the Buffalo game McKnight is pure potential. Ingram can and WILL produce as long as he has blocking. his combination of toughness and vision is beyond impressive. in fact the more i think about it hed be the perfect follow up pick to Cam Jordan for the Pats if Ingram sneaked past to their 2nd 1st rd pick.
I guess that depends upon one's definition of what "bona fide" means. Chris Neild and Ian Williams are considered 3-4 NTs and they certainly aren't mid 2nd round picks or higher. Ellis has the prototypical size. If he isn't a "bona fide" NT prospect, then no one is. He played at Hampton, so the level of competition knocks him down. Some have him as a top of the 3rd round, others have him mid-to-lower 2nd round.
BJ Raji coming out of BC was a bona fide NT. Ellis has size and ability but he's no sure thing. Red Bryant had size too. Hampton kids do turn out okay though. But I dunno if this kid's grown up yet. He has very similar issues to Taylor in terms of work ethic.
To make a trade you need a partner and someone willing to give you something to slide back X amount of picks. With little or no FA movement, picks have a higher premium. The old pick value table wont hold water this year and so far no players can be traded. The way this mock plays out with no trade partner available I think Taylor makes a lot of sense. I also disagree with you that at #30 Taylor is a huge reach. A small one maybe. Whether the Jets grab him or someone else I still see him going in the thirties. Whats wrong with finding a potential stud NG at #30 just because some pundits think he's only worth a late 30's pick? Put a guy like Taylor or Paea at nose and you free up Scott or the safety that has been holding Pouha's hand the last two years.
hes got the frame and ability for sure. I do however like Taylor's center of gravity being lower due to being a cple inches shorter. i also believe Taylor shows what could be a higher ceiling. i could be totally wrong and Taylor could prove his critics right. they both have a rare combo of strength, size, and agility. and i wouldnt complain if either landed provided certain other players were off the board. i just have a better feeling about Taylor than most. but alot of it will have to do with the kind of coaching staff he lands on.
