Let's talk DT's

[RoyleRedlegs]

(02-29-2016, 10:28 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I don't see how that is lazy or disputes the facts. Before this combine A'Shawn Robinson was considered the best in the draft, now he can probably be had in RD 2. The following DTs have been given 1st Rd talk at one time or the other:

Sheldon Rankins
Andrew Billings
A'Shawn Robinson
Kenny Clark
Adolphus Washington
Jarren Reed
Austin Johnson
Vernon Butler
Robert Nkindieche

You could pretty much throw a blanket over them on a prospect level. A high estimate is 4 DTs go per round. You can get 1st round talent in the 3rd rd. Take a small step down in prospect level and you're still looking at:

Sheldon Day
DJ Reeder
Maliek Collins
Hassan Ridgeway

Unlike the last few years; there is no hands down top prospect. This is the year we can wait. 

Day isn't a true DT. He's a DE/DT. He's a Gilberry player. 

The difference is, every single guy you listed on that top list is a lot better than everyone on the bottom one.

The problem with the "let's wait" theory is, we NEED a defensive tackle. 
We have "waited" on DT for too long. Time to stop waiting.