(05-01-2017, 08:37 AM)Takedown Wrote: We really did have THE draft. Getting those two guys in the 3rd and 4th, I would've been happy with taking them in the second round. They're both coming in with a chip on their shoulder, I expect great great things.

Quote:Carl Lawson:
Medical and arm length questions dropped Lawson, but his game film is suggestive of a first-day talent. He totaled a ridiculous 67 combined QB pressures in 2016, including 22 knockdowns, concluding the year with a 90.9 PFF pass-rush grade. — Josh Liskiewitz, @PFF_Josh

Quote:Jordan Willis
Cincinnati turned its focus to the defensive side of the ball with this pick, selecting our No. 15 overall player in Jordan Willis. While some question Willis’ flexibility on film, he was a top-performer both at the combine in March and on the field in 2016. He finished second in the FBS with 80 total QB pressures, showing the power to bull rush and the first-step explosion to hit the edge. If he can improve his finishing ability, he could be one of the steals of the draft. — Josh Liskiewitz, @PFF_Josh

(05-01-2017, 08:49 AM)lbrown41017 Wrote: No doubt from a talent perspective they hit this draft out of the ball park. The trade down in round 2 and still landing mixon was smooth as could be. Then both defensive ends fall right into our lap. As well were able to land Josh Malone, a guy who has really been rising on my boards. Will be a lot of talent going into training camp, if this team can stay healthy they appear to upgraded both sides of the roster.

(05-01-2017, 11:55 AM)XenoMorph Wrote: That CB Wilson was a solid pick as well  CB/RB Special teamer

(05-01-2017, 10:49 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Those were my 2 favorite picks as well.

I'm hoping they use Lawson at OLB to rush the passer...even only if for 5-7 times a game. That would give us such a different look than we've had since maybe Steve Foley was here.

(05-01-2017, 01:06 PM)eoxyod Wrote: See we can say this, but there are reasons why players fall. This isn't to say these guys won't be good, but what looks good at a steal on our paper looks like we missed something on another's

(05-01-2017, 01:06 PM)eoxyod Wrote: See we can say this, but there are reasons why players fall. This isn't to say these guys won't be good, but what looks good at a steal on our paper looks like we missed something on another's

(05-01-2017, 02:33 PM)Mike M (the other one) Wrote: Not necessarily, you don't draft a player just cause he falls a few rounds if he doesn't fit your scheme.
Almost Half the teams in the NFL run a 3-4, so a 4-3 Contain DE has less teams that would be interested in him and could cause a fall. Billings fell for the same reason last year. 4-3 Run Stuffer DE, those are not in high demand. Same with LB's. We are seeing an increase in Edge rushers and 3-4 ILB's. It's been happening for several years now, where traditional 4-3 guys have been falling.
Look at Rey Maualuga, after seeing him play for a few years, I think he would do much better as a 3-4 ILB vs a 4-3 MLB (which he was projected as and played at USC), and he fell too.

(05-01-2017, 02:42 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: I'd be surprised if we ran 3-4 type stuff.  It doesn't seem to be our thing.

I am thrilled with those picks, because I can only picture Atkins, Dunlap, Willis and Lawson rushing the passer on passing downs.  Should really help this defense get off the field on 3rd downs.

(05-23-2017, 11:53 AM)Quantum Bengal Wrote: I haven't been as happy with a draft for as long as I can remember.  If Lawson and Willis pan out, we can really change the future of this team