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  1. WrigleyField 22
    I still like Dez and I love his blocking ability, so one more year is about all he has left with the Bears. As for Louis, I know the Bears announced him as a TE, but one has to believe it's a matter of time before he's put on the OL. If he is the third TE, thats basically a lineman. I say he stays at TE, as long as he can catch the occasional goaline pass. Also, if he keeps his 4.6 speed thats enough that he should be athletic enough to contribute on special teams, which would be the other requirement of a third TE. He could spend a year or two on the practice squad until we cut ties with Clark. Hopefully then Davis will develop into a decent #2, and Olsen will be a bonafide #1.
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    Here's the thing about the O-Line. We will only have 7 or 8 OLineman on the roster. 6 are virtual locks to make the roster, IMO (Pace, Williams, Shaffer, Omilaye, Beekman, Kruetz). Garza is pretty close to being a lock, and Buenning isn't a bad back up option. So you certainly couldn't invest a high pick on OL, knowing you really don't really have a spot for them. Yea, I wanted to see a 6th or 7th rounder, but at that point is there much difference between those guys and UDFA? They are possible Practice Squad material for a few years and then may make an impact down the road. Looking ahead to next year, I'll want to see some OL emphasis, but there just isn't the roster spots for this season. OLine was a huge need for us, and then we went a signed 3 FA, one who is a lock to start and the other 2 who will compete for starting jobs. The available spots kind of dried up, even for a back up spot.
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    Man I was a fan of this draft. Angelo gets an A from me. Looking at our depth now. QB- Cutler, Hanie, Basanez RB- Forte, Jones, Wolfe, Peterson FB- McKie WR- Hester, Bennett, Iglesias, Davis, Knox TE- Olsen, Clark, Davis OT- Pace, Williams, Shaffer OG- Garza, Omilaye, Beekman, Buenning C- Kruetz DE- Ogunleye, Brown, Anderson, Idonije, Melton DT- Harris, Dvoracek, Harrison, Adams DL- Gilbert OLB- Briggs, Roach, Hillenmeyer, Freeman, Williams, LaRoque MLB- Urlacher CB- Tillman, Vasher, Graham, Moore, McBride DB- Manning FS- Bowman, Bullocks, Afalava SS- Payne, Steltz LS- Mannelly K- Gould P- Maynard Thats 55, so two would be cut. One of the LBs, OL, or S likely. Perhaps a DE too. Also someone could get the "medical redshirt". Louis and Kinder would be practice squad guys.
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    I don't like ignoring the lines until pick 140. As far as the DLine goes, I think the drop off from 99 to 140 isn't too terrible, but I really could go either way. If we were to go with FS I really wouldn't want to wait on WR. If there is good value at DL at 49 I wouldn't even trade down. OLine, I'm kind of iffy on. I don't think we will take more than 8 OL. Pace, Williams, Kruetz, Omilaye, Schaffer, and Beekman are all locks, IMO. Garza pretty much is too. Buenning is a good option. So if theres a good value early I would be fine with it, and then let Buenning or Garza go. Otherwise a late round selection is good enough for me.
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    Okay, here's my idea on an ideal draft. I'm gonna say that there isn't a clearly good value at 49 and we trade down. I'm gonna go with my Patriots trade (49 &119 for 58 & 89): #58- Rashad Johnson, FS, Alabama #89- Juanquin Iglesias, WR, Oklahoma #99- Darry Beckwith (LSU), Jason Phillips (TCU), or Zach Follet (Cal), LB #140- Michael Bennet or Brandon Williams, DE, Texas A&M/Tech #154- Marko Mitchell, WR, Nevada #190- Brandon Hughes, CB, Oregon State #246- QB #251- OL The DE,LB, and second WR could really go in a few different orders.
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    In a trade down, looking at the trade value chart, the best bets are: #49 (410)and #119 (56) = (466) to Patriots for #58 (320) and #89 (145) = (465) If you didn't want to give up that extra 4th, #49 (410) to Titans for #62 (284) and #94 (124) = (408) Either team is possible. Titans might be willing to trade up to get a WR they like. Patriots have a lot of early picks and may not want to use all of them, but rather consolidate some.
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    I like Johnson too, but think he is too much of a reach at 49 and won't be around at 99. It will depend on what else is there. DL and WR are in play still.
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    Wow, I didn't even notice that, it was such a reach. Well I need to think this over for a few minutes now. Okay, I'm gonna go with Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut. Benson showed some signs last year, but this will hopefully create a 1-2 punch, and Brown is a better receiver. DE and Center get put off until later rounds. (I notice Rocket is still listed, but I was under the impression he didn't want to do this anymore. We can wait around for imput if you want).
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    I think this pick could be Michael Johnson. I have a feeling he'll bust though. I like Barwin's potential, but he looks like a 3-4 OLB, not a 4-3 DE. Center could be a need, and Unger would be a great pick, but there is also some good center depth. So, while I'm not a huge fan, he is a better fit than Barwin, and it seems plausible enough that it could actually happen: Bengals select Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech
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    Just FYI, Britton is from Arizona.
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    Bleh, I don't like that at all. No FS, DE not early enough. Too many OL early. No late round QB. LB too Late. Munnerlyn too early. As far as the players go, I like some of them. Williams, Irvin, and Munnerlyn all seem early. Luigs and Greene seem late.
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    Ravens select Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest.
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    *Minor* coke habit.
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    Word :)
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    Yes, I'd say it would. The question now is, does this change the Bills' pick at #11? Both Britton and Oher are considered a reach here, but will either be there at 28? I don't think it changes the pick, but I think it's worth asking before the Broncos' pick is made. From what I can tell, Oher is gonna go at 13 to Washington, so 11 isn't a reach, really.
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    I like Thomas, but I'm not sure he necessarily is in the Welker mode, not as fast I don't think. Thomas is the top player on my board, so really no team could go wrong with him at this point. I also like Chris Owens, CB, San Jose St. Lets wait a while and see if anyone else chimes in though. Don't want this becoming just the dew and WF22 mock.
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    Well I see the actual draft playing out where Jason Smith is still on the board, and he'd definitely been the pick then. With him gone, it was a lot harder to make a choice.
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    I'm down with the Nelson pick over Morrah.
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    Well OT is the biggest need and makes a lot of sense. However the best around is Andre Smith and while the talent isn't really deniable, I don't see things going well with his maturity level and that locker room. I don't think the Bengals will see it that way though, so I'll pick him anyways. Andre Smith, OT, Alabma
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    So far Atlanta has gone: Clint Sintim, OLB, Virginia William Moore, S, Missouri Michael Hamlin, S, Clemson TJ Lang, OT, Eastern Michigan They could use a NT, but the best DT I see is a three technique guy who would duplicate Babineaux. Plus they have another pick early in the fifth, so it can wait. My pick would be to give Matt Ryan another possible option: Cameron Morrah, TE, Cal. Otherwise, I just say go BPA.
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    At least an Orlando series had a chance at being exciting and stealing a couple games. Freaking Bulls.
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    We're doing both. But because of a large expected drop off of participants, we were just gonna do a collaborative effort for the picks. Since this is your team though, your opinion would trump all, IMO if you want to make a selection for the 5th round.
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    At this point I actually think its more accurate to say Andre Smith is underrated. You just have to make sure he lands in the right locker room where he can hopefully mature a bit.
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    Huh, well I guess its Seattle then. Throw my Detroit analysis out the window. On the other hand, I think you could keep my top two guys around, Thomas or McGee. Those running backs I mentioned should be considered as well. I'd go McGee, but am open to be convinced otherwise.
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    Wait, I just realized my order is different than yours, dew. I got mine from NFL.com...
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