New First Round Projection and Cardinal Mock

[football karma]

While personally I would have taken Harvey over Talib, I also have no issues with two corners in the first two rounds --

It gives the team young depth, and puts some athletes on the field in nickle and dime packages. Also, with Eric Green on a one year deal, it wouldnt be the worth thing to have a couple young guys waiting in the wings.

 

[Skkorpion]

Nice stab at it Daisy. The only reason I have to question any of it is, if I read Whisenhunt properly, we'll take a RB in round 1 or 2.

Most of those names are unknown to me.

 

[DaisyCutter]

The more I think about it, Branden Albert would be a great pick for us. He could end up being the top lineman in the draft. I'll bet Grimm is licking his chops with just the thought of it. He has the skills to be a top tackle and I like the fact he plays with a mean streak.

TSN's "Bottom Line" on Albert?

Albert has first-round talent but hasn't produced at that level. Although he's huge, his soft-bodied physique and inconsistent technique pose concerns about his committment to the game. If he competes harder, Albert should become a solid NFL guard and perhaps an offensive tackle.

The Huddle Report on Albert?

[FONT=Verdana,sans-serif] As with all offensive linemen in a draft, Branden will have to learn to be more consistent in using his techniques. Because he is so tall, he can get a little lazy off the snap, play high and lose leverage. At the college level this is not a problem, but he will learn that at the pro level, this will not do. Branden also does not seem to have the lateral agility to play tackle, but it is possible that he could play RT at the next level in a pinch. The truth is that left guard will be his impact position and RT might be a back up alternative, but will not be his strength.

If there's one prospect that I'm certain is the result of the echo chamber of post-season analysis, it's Branden Albert. I'm sure there are threads on this board from a year ago that are saying the same things about Ben Grubbs.
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[Cards Czar]

Daisy good try. Here is a better analysis site. TSN is a terrible site.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/branden-albert?id=660



Navy Mike

 

[Doc Cardinal]

Thanks Czar....nice site.

 

[DaisyCutter]

Daisy good try. Here is a better analysis site. TSN is a terrible site.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/branden-albert?id=660



Navy Mike

Same things are there...

Struggles to maintain body control coming off the snap, as his feet tend to get ahead of him, allowing defenders to slip past and pressure the pocket...When he gets too tall in his pads, he loses his adequate lateral range and looks sluggish in attempts to change direction...Has a strong hand punch, but needs to use it with more consistency...Could do a better job playing with true aggression and too often tries to finesse rather than maul....

...Built more like an offensive tackle, Albert is surprisingly effective sinking his weight and firing off the snap. He lacks the change-of\-direction agility to be isolated on the outside as a tackle, but does show good straight-line movement skills to widen and sustain rush lanes. He works well with his center on combo blocks and has a strong punch to shock and jolt. He has worked hard to improve his conditioning, going from 340 to 315 pounds over the last two years, but he needs to improve his stamina. He tired late in games, getting into trouble with penalties or overextending. With a very weak offensive guard crop, he could sneak to the top of this position with solid postseason workouts.

NFL.com compares him to Maurice Williams of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Does that make a convincing case to anyone?