2007 AMATEUR DRAFT DISCUSSION

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm just catching up on the thread now. Great writeups, Jistic!

[Dave]

I didn't interview either of the two best OTs, but I'm very happy that one of them fell to me at 15.

[Eaglesfan27]

I didn't interview either of the two best OTs, but I'm very happy that one of them fell to me at 15.

That is one of the players I considered with 14 as well.

Looks like a solid pick.

[Bigsmooth]

MLB Givens looks like a STUD...according to my scout. Good pick by Utah.

[Eaglesfan27]

MLB Givens looks like a STUD...according to my scout. Good pick by Utah.

I wouldn't go so far as to call him a stud. Looks a bit weak at run defense for a top notch MLB. Still, not a bad pick at this point in the draft.

[aholbert]

Dola -


That was a somewhat hard decision because I thought there was NO chance that Tyrus would be there at 14, so I didn't even interview him. However, the guy had great workouts and looks great from my rough scout impressions, so there is no way I could pass him up.

On a related note, I may have an OLB available for trade soon.


Again, sorry for the holdup, and I'll be setting my list later today as it gets closer to my 2nd round pick just in case I get wrapped up with studying.

I hate you..I was praying that he would fall to 18th...good pick.

[Pat]

Damn, I was looking for Givens to fall to me at 25.

[aholbert]

Bare with me guys...im working the phones.

[HWessinmouse]

Jimmie Mayes - rollin' the dice

[Jistic]

With the 14th pick of the draft New Orleans goes for the best available outside linebacker with TCU's Tyrus McWilliams. McWilliams doesn't have as much speed as you'd like from a prototype OLB, but he does have tremendous agility. At TCU McWilliams showed good instincts in reading plays and adjusting on the fly, almost like a Middle Linebacker at the outside position. He's stout against the run, although scouts would've liked to see a little more pass rush ability. In the right system he could be very productive for years to come.

[Eaglesfan27]

Good analysis, Mel :)

[Andrew]

I really like Tyrus McWilliams at 11, but wasn't sure it was good value for me. I play a 3-4 and could have used an upgrade at ILB, so drafting him would've meant moving somebody inside. I was ok with this, but wasn't sure adding a 4th very good LB would really help my defense that much.

Any thoughts from the vets?

[Jistic]

At 15 Camden goes with Offensive Tackle Devin Lofton out of Utah. Lofton projects well as a right tackle which he played in college, but most scouts are convinced he could play at the Left Tackle is the pros. He has the agility and footwork to make the move. He also displayed tremendous technique. He lacks a little strength which may be a concern but could be helped by the Camden strength and conditioning program. His upside is he has ability that can't be coached as well as advanced technique for this stage of his career.

[Guest]

McWilliams would almost undoubtedly have moved inside and improved slightly. His quickness and strength and size makes him perfect for the middle. I almost drafted him at 8 and then again at 13.

Also, if you play a 3-4, I say you can never have enough LB's.

Not sure what youre talking about at 11 though. He went 14th. :)

[Sully]

McWilliams would almost undoubtedly have moved inside and improved slightly. His quickness and strength and size makes him perfect for the middle. I almost drafted him at 8 and then again at 13.

Also, if you play a 3-4, I say you can never have enough LB's.

Not sure what youre talking about at 11 though. He went 14th. :)

I think he's talking about the 11th pick that he traded to Motor City.