2011 NFL Draft

[Chidi29]

Apparently is high-character and very religious.

http://baronbatch.blogspot.com

[fansince'76]

But does he have suddenness and glide?

[Chidi29]

Unfortunately, he seems to like Coldplay. Decision-making comes into question...

[The Duke]

I hate seeing greg lloyd and eagles in the same sentence

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

But does he have suddenness and glide?

We have already filled that quota. I thought we would get a big back and a FB.

[HometownGal]

Brady likes tight ends.

And Belidick* likes Brady's* tight end.

All in all, I am very pleased with this draft! Kudos!

[tube517]

I thought there would be more LB's in this draft. It's already a bust!

We have already filled that quota. I thought we would get a big back and a FB.

[Chidi29]

Mr. Irrelevant. Come on Scott Lutrus!

[st33lersguy]

I guess that drafting a Duce Staley sweatpants back is more important than drafting the heir to Casey Hampton

[fansince'76]

Welp, back to fretting about the lockout, I guess.

[Craic]

I guess that drafting a Duce Staley sweatpants back is more important than drafting the heir to Casey Hampton

I don't think you're going to draft an heir to Hampton in the 7th round.

[st33lersguy]

I don't think you're going to draft an heir to Hampton in the 7th round.

They could have atleast tried. It would have made more sense than who they got anyway

[7willBheaven]

Looks like it was an interesting 3rd day of the draft. At least I know all of the names they drafted except the 7th rounder...thats a step above last year i think haha.

While it may suck to not draft a potential NT...right now...and NT wont make the team with a late pick...even though Hoke is a FA he will be back he doesnt have the wear and tear on him even though he his older...Casey is around 2 more years and hasnt shown signs of slowing down (a lot of times DT/NTs play longer than other positions). Though there were some potential prospects i think they did fine and once they are able to sign UDFA's then we could see guys like Ian Williams/etc picked up...who knows.

Definitely not bad overall.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Welp, back to fretting about the lockout, I guess.

Nah, we must be able to blame Arians for something. Hey, maybe its his fault that there is a lockout...........yeah, that will take most fans mind off the lockout.

[Texasteel]

[QUOTE=st33lersguy;159881]I guess that drafting a Duce Staley sweatpants back is more important than drafting the heir to Casey Hampton[/QUOTE}


Actually Batch is not a bad pick in the 7th. He has pretty good size or a tail back and good speed. He turned in a decent pro day, with a 39" vertical. I watched him play a couple of times the last one was the Alamo Bowl where he had a 100 yard game against Michigan St. He also went over 100 yard against Okla. Tech will normally throw 5 times to each running play but Batch still had over 800 yard this year, and he can catch out of the backfield. Could end up our replacement for Moore.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

[QUOTE=Texasteel;159980]

I guess that drafting a Duce Staley sweatpants back is more important than drafting the heir to Casey Hampton[/QUOTE}


Actually Batch is not a bad pick in the 7th. He has pretty good size or a tail back and good speed. He turned in a decent pro day, with a 39" vertical. I watched him play a couple of times the last one was the Alamo Bowl where he had a 100 yard game against Michigan St. He also went over 100 yard against Okla. Tech will normally throw 5 times to each running play but Batch still had over 800 yard this year, and he can catch out of the backfield. Could end up our replacement for Moore.

I like Batch as a replacement for Moore, but face it...we only dress 3 RB's on gameday and it means he will have to beat out Redman and Dwyer to play on sundays. Sad thing is, beating out Redman and Dwyer should not be that difficult.

I still wish we didnt go bottom of the barrel at OG with Williams and instead took a run at Demarcus Love when he was there in the 5th. The guy played OT for Arkansas, but looked to move inside as a mauler of a guard. Could have had a shot to beat out Foster at RG, but instead Williams will likely end up on the practice squad.

[fansince'76]

Nah, we must be able to blame Arians for something. Hey, maybe its his fault that there is a lockout...........yeah, that will take most fans mind off the lockout.

Well, I know for a fact he's to blame for the high price of gas.

[Texasteel]

[QUOTE=El-Gonzo Jackson;160077]

I like Batch as a replacement for Moore, but face it...we only dress 3 RB's on gameday and it means he will have to beat out Redman and Dwyer to play on sundays. Sad thing is, beating out Redman and Dwyer should not be that difficult.

I still wish we didnt go bottom of the barrel at OG with Williams and instead took a run at Demarcus Love when he was there in the 5th. The guy played OT for Arkansas, but looked to move inside as a mauler of a guard. Could have had a shot to beat out Foster at RG, but instead Williams will likely end up on the practice squad.

I know how you feel Gonzo. I'm still stinging a little from watching Hurd pass by all day, and it did take me a while to warm up to Gilbert. I've come to the conclusion a long time ago that in the end, we just have to trust the judgment of the guys inside the war room. We will have a better Idea in 5 months if it was a good decision or not.

As far as Batch is concerned, I think either he or Dwyer will have to show that they want the 3rd down job, and from what I've see of Batch I wouldn't bet against him.

[Chidi29]

If we're talking about the last back getting the job because of his third down abilities, Tex is on the money. Batch should win that job with ease. I know Dwyer has a year in the system but he looked awful in pass pro last year and is coming out of the triple option where Batch is coming out of a pass heavy offense where he was always blocking.

[The Patriot]

In the event that there is no 2011 season, would the order of the 2012 draft remain what it was this year?

[Chidi29]

In the event that there is no 2011 season, would the order of the 2012 draft remain what it was this year?

Probably not. Like the hockey lockout, there would likely be a lottery to determine the order with the worse teams' chances being weighted, as you see in the NBA.

[7willBheaven]

[QUOTE=Texasteel;160100]

I've come to the conclusion a long time ago that in the end, we just have to trust the judgment of the guys inside the war room.

Right on. While we all may think oh they should have done this or that or whatever. From what we may have read about these players or seen in videos or during games. Their scouts/coaches/etc are the experts and go out and watch and work these guys out and actually talk with them/etc. Are they always right/perfect? No! But neither are we. While the some may question the picks, I'll trust in those who get paid to do this stuff over anyone else (be it draft sites/us here on the MB or whoever). I mean the whole draft is a crap shoot anyway...as Colbert said...they based their rankings/etc by what they saw on tape, how they worked out and interviews and they feel they got what they wanted...its not up to the players to continue that and live up to what they have the abilities to be...only time will tell.

[Texasteel]

Probably not. Like the hockey lockout, there would likely be a lottery to determine the order with the worse teams' chances being weighted, as you see in the NBA.

You mean Caroline gets 32 chips, Denver gets 31, Buffalo get 30, the Patriots get 112?

[Chidi29]

You mean Caroline gets 32 chips, Denver gets 31, Buffalo get 30, the Patriots get 112?

So you're familiar with the process?

[Chidi29]

[QUOTE=7willBheaven;160125]

Right on. While we all may think oh they should have done this or that or whatever. From what we may have read about these players or seen in videos or during games. Their scouts/coaches/etc are the experts and go out and watch and work these guys out and actually talk with them/etc. Are they always right/perfect? No! But neither are we. While the some may question the picks, I'll trust in those who get paid to do this stuff over anyone else (be it draft sites/us here on the MB or whoever). I mean the whole draft is a crap shoot anyway...as Colbert said...they based their rankings/etc by what they saw on tape, how they worked out and interviews and they feel they got what they wanted...its not up to the players to continue that and live up to what they have the abilities to be...only time will tell.

I get that and agree that the scouts and coaches have a much better idea of all these players than I do. But the point of this message board is to be able to debate other fan's opinions and the decisions the team makes. This board would be a lot more boring if we didn't do that.

[7willBheaven]

[QUOTE=Chidi29;160135]

I get that and agree that the scouts and coaches have a much better idea of all these players than I do. But the point of this message board is to be able to debate other fan's opinions and the decisions the team makes. This board would be a lot more boring if we didn't do that.

Obviously...hahaha. Wouldnt be as fun to not get to bash people for their ugly mocks/etc, haha. I'm just speaking in general or aiming at the whiners out there (no one in particular).

[43Hitman]

lol, having trouble with the quoting feature 7willBheaven?

[7willBheaven]

lol, having trouble with the quoting feature 7willBheaven?

No I'm not. Thats some board error...its done that for a number of posts today...there are a handful of them above mine that did the same thing.

[The Patriot]

You mean Caroline gets 32 chips, Denver gets 31, Buffalo get 30, the Patriots get 112?

Yay, then we can trade down for it.

[fansince'76]

No I'm not. Thats some board error...its done that for a number of posts today...there are a handful of them above mine that did the same thing.

That is odd - after seeing your post, I ran an optimization/repair of our database tables since I hadn't done it in a while. I'll definitely keep an eye on it.