2012 Mock

[Goodyear Card]

Arizona Cardinals: Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston College
The Cardinals thought they shored up their inside linebacker position when they signed Stewart Bradley to a 5-year, $25 million contract with $10 million guaranteed this offseason.

Yeah, not so much. Bradley has barely played, so he will be a cap casualty this offseason. Arizona's search for a worthy player next to Daryl Washington will end here with Luke Kuechly, who is a no-brainer as the top available talent on the board.

http://walterfootball.com/draft2012.php

Not good for us if the top 3 OTs are off the board when we pick.We need an OT with our first pick. Unless we want to rotate injured QBs next year. In this case I would move down, get an extra pick and select an OT at the bottom of the first round.


David Decastro scouting report
http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2012ddecastro.php

 

[ARZCardinals]

No way

 

[Pariah]

I could see it...and I like the pick.

 

[Mitch]

Great call! This kid is a tackling machine---and next to Washington would make the ILB unit special.

 

[DoTheDew]

Since we're drafting too late to get our QBOF, BPA makes sense. If we reach for another OT based on need like we did with Levi, we'll regret it.

 

[Matt L]

I like him too.

If we go into the draft with the mentality that we need to draft a LT in the first round no matter what, we will just be replacing Levi Brown with....LEVI BROWN.

 

[Phrazbit]

We should not take an OT just because we need one. If their is an OT who grades at a spot worthy of the pick, okay. But reaching for an OT just because we needed one is how we ended up with Levi Brown.

 

[Phrazbit]

HA! I only read the first couple posts before putting my thoughts. Apologies to dothedew and matty for stealing their material.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I like Kuechly, but either Urban or Somers has said that cutting Bradley would have major cap ramifications. I could see the Cards trying to ride out another year with the less that stellar combo of Lenon and Bradley trying to handle the SILB position. However, if all the worthy OL are gone, I would love to see Kuechly in and Bradley gone.

 

[Vermont Maverick]

Great call! This kid is a tackling machine---and next to Washington would make the ILB unit special.

Of course its a great call, Mitch, he's from BC!

 

[Waysouth]

I'd rather build from the inside out...

and take Decastro. Lutui is probably gone and Hadnot is a backup. Levi will be let go and the Card should use his money to sign Demetruis Bell of Buffalo. Keep Bridges and draft another OT in round #3.

I would like to see the Cards grab Dan Conner for ILB and put him next to Washington.

 

[DoTheDew]

HA! I only read the first couple posts before putting my thoughts. Apologies to dothedew and matty for stealing their material.

Great minds think alike?

 

[Seandonic]

and take Decastro. Lutui is probably gone and Hadnot is a backup. Levi will be let go and the Card should use his money to sign Demetruis Bell of Buffalo. Keep Bridges and draft another OT in round #3.

I would like to see the Cards grab Dan Conner for ILB and put him next to Washington.

I've been thinking along these lines for a while now when it comes to the O-line. The key would be to acquire Bell. There's not much else out there O-tackle wise.

I think Bradley will contribute much more next season and am not too worried about the Cards picking up an ILB via the draft or FA.

 

[GatorAZ]

43 LB. Love him for the Bucs. Barrett Rudd is a joke of a MLB.

 

[GatorAZ]

and take Decastro. Lutui is probably gone and Hadnot is a backup. Levi will be let go and the Card should use his money to sign Demetruis Bell of Buffalo. Keep Bridges and draft another OT in round #3.

I would like to see the Cards grab Dan Conner for ILB and put him next to Washington.

I like DeCastro as long as the tackles are upgraded. The line as a whole is inept. Jaws destroyed them on the radio today. Assignments blown and guys coming unblocked.

 

[Bodha]

Having an undersized ILB is like having a slow CB.


We have dire pressing needs over an ILB. Aside from D line, LB is one of our least biggest needs (except rush OLB).

We need

QB
G
LT
RT
CB
WR x 2
SS

 

[Southpaw]

At the middle 1/3 of the draft Kuechly might be the BPA regardless of need. He looks like a plug into the defense pick that will be around for 10 years. He is a brilliant student of the game, who can flat out play.

and he looks like Clark Kent.

My favorite pick is still Alshon Jeffry, but I would be thrilled to hear a Luke chant when the Cards pick.

 

[Krangodnzr]

43 LB. Love him for the Bucs. Barrett Rudd is a joke of a MLB.

Barrett Ruud doesn't play for TB.

 

[Chopper0080]

Depending on where we end in the first round, it might be a bit high for Keuchly. Personally, I am on the DeCastro bandwagon right now as I believe that he is the 2nd best offensive linemen in the draft after Kalil. We need top players across our offensive line and DeCastro would be a player like that.

 

[cardpa]

Having an undersized ILB is like having a slow CB.


We have dire pressing needs over an ILB. Aside from D line, LB is one of our least biggest needs (except rush OLB).

We need

QB
G
LT
RT
CB
WR x 2
SS

I don't see QB being a high need at this point and I don't think Graves or Whiz see it as a need either. Neither Grave snor Whiz is going to give up on Kolb after one year especially an injury prone year. They will wait to see if he can carry this team at the QB position. If Kolb fails in 2012 then they would have to look at other possibilities. I know many of us see it as an abysmal position however the decisions makers don't at least not for now.

LT is the biggest and first need that has to be answered to. I see SS as the next greatest position of need because we just don't know how much longer AW is going to last. He is starting to pile up the injuries and that is not a good thing.

I then jump back to the OL and look for a RT. With Toler back next year I just don't see this team even glancing at the CB position. An edge rusher is still a weak spot that should also get some focus.

 

[spanky1]

Arizona Cardinals: Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston College
The Cardinals thought they shored up their inside linebacker position when they signed Stewart Bradley to a 5-year, $25 million contract with $10 million guaranteed this offseason.

Yeah, not so much. Bradley has barely played, so he will be a cap casualty this offseason. Arizona's search for a worthy player next to Daryl Washington will end here with Luke Kuechly, who is a no-brainer as the top available talent on the board.

http://walterfootball.com/draft2012.php

Not good for us if the top 3 OTs are off the board when we pick.We need an OT with our first pick. Unless we want to rotate injured QBs next year. In this case I would move down, get an extra pick and select an OT at the bottom of the first round.


David Decastro scouting report
http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2012ddecastro.php

Bradley isn't going to be cut.....absolutely no way. I think that he'll have a great year next year.....why, he'll be two years removed from his ACL (which it usualy takes for a complete recovery and he'll have our defensive scheme figured out.

 

[juza76]

Bradley isn't going to be cut.....absolutely no way. I think that he'll have a great year next year.....why, he'll be two years removed from his ACL (which it usualy takes for a complete recovery and he'll have our defensive scheme figured out.

people here talking about bradley like if he has bright future in fron of him..next year will be 29...the best tackle he had this season was against his teammate dan willyams

 

[JeffGollin]

At the middle 1/3 of the draft Kuechly might be the BPA regardless of need. He looks like a plug into the defense pick that will be around for 10 years. He is a brilliant student of the game, who can flat out play.

and he looks like Clark Kent.

My favorite pick is still Alshon Jeffry, but I would be thrilled to hear a Luke chant when the Cards pick.

Is Tank Carder coming out this Spring?

Comments?

 

[Chopper0080]

At the middle 1/3 of the draft Kuechly might be the BPA regardless of need. He looks like a plug into the defense pick that will be around for 10 years. He is a brilliant student of the game, who can flat out play.

and he looks like Clark Kent.

My favorite pick is still Alshon Jeffry, but I would be thrilled to hear a Luke chant when the Cards pick.

I'm real curious to see Jeffrey work out as I think it will really effect his draft stock. Good workout could land him as the top WR in my opinion.

 

[GatorAZ]

Barrett Ruud doesn't play for TB.

I forgot they let him go, because he sucks.