Official 2009 NFL Draft Thread

[Shogun]

Freeman is going to shock a lot of people if they groom him right.

Robert Ayers.

 

[Unsterblich856]

There goes another 3-4 OLB. Anybody else at least a little sad of all the events unfolding?

 

[Dr. Jones]

Pick # 18 - Denver Broncos


Robert Ayers - DE - Tennessee

Analysis Positives: Powerfully built athlete. ... Good lower-body strength to hold up at the point of attack. ... Flashes the ability to anchor and split double-team blocking off the edge. ... Good initial hand punch to stun the offensive tackle. ... Flashes some upfield burst to challenge wide and has good lateral quickness to redirect to the inside. ... Good use of hands to prevent tackles from latching on and steering him away from the plays. ... Varies his speed off the edge and can surprise blockers with his suddenness. ... Can close with authority, flashing explosiveness. ... Versatile defender with experience at tackle and end. ... Developed into a team leader as a senior. ... Could be an ascending player who is just beginning to scratch the surface of his talent.

Negatives: Lacks an elite first step or the straight-line speed to be true edge rusher. ... Relies more on varying his speed off the snap and strength at the point of attack, rather than pure athleticism to make plays. ... Moved around a lot in this defense and was allowed to exploit mismatches. ... Likes to tackle high and can allow stronger ballcarriers to escape his grasp. ... Can be a bit of a showboat, which could lead to penalties in the NFL. ... Stepped up his play significantly as a senior and evaluators will ponder whether he was a one-year wonder motivated by the big NFL payday.

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[anks106]

don't like Ayers, glad he is off the board as better plays can fall to us

 

[Zeno]

There goes another 3-4 OLB. Anybody else at least a little sad of all the events unfolding?

If Wells and Brown are gone at 31 I will be a little upset otherwise I am ok.

 

[anks106]

I think Cleveland grabs Beanie here..

 

[Billy Bob]

Browns on the clock "again" what are the chances of another trade?

 

[NuttinButTDs]

There goes another 3-4 OLB. Anybody else at least a little sad of all the events unfolding?

Not really. These are players that were expected to go before our pick. A tad disappointed on the English pick and did not expect Raiders receiver as a first rounder. Overall, it is fine.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Maybin before Orakpo seems NUTS to me.... Anyone else???

 

[Shogun]

Maybin before Orakpo seems NUTS to me.... Anyone else???

I question it also.

 

[anks106]

Eagles trade up, Browns doing everything they can to not pick!

 

[dogpoo32]

Here goes Maclin

 

[NuttinButTDs]

Browns on the clock "again" what are the chances of another trade?

you called it. Its Philly for receiver or TE

 

[Zeno]

Browns again trade down...wow

 

[lauraw]

Thank you everyone, I'm catching my 8 year old twins doubleheader and I won't be home until 6:30 AZ time!

 

[binkar]

Man this draft is CRAZY! There goes Phili in the Boldin sweepstakes.

 

[PACardsFan]

There goes another 3-4 OLB. Anybody else at least a little sad of all the events unfolding?

Why would you be sad? This is what happens when you go to the SB. You sit & wait & you get the leftovers. The upside is that the leftovers are still very good & MUCH less expensive. Take it from a Cardinal fan of 45 yrs - This is FAR, FAR better than where we normally pick.

 

[azsportsfan01]

Does Cleveland want to draft anyone? Traded 19 to Eagles, looks like they'll take Maclin.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Wells, E. Brown, D. Brown, Maualuga, Pettigrew, Oher....

Still some good picks on the board baby!!!

Eagles taking Maclin.... No Boldin trade now baby!!!1

 

[arthurracoon]

Better chance now that Q stays a cardinal

 

[NuttinButTDs]

I question it also.

a few pundits did call it. Specifically Mayock, who has pretty much been right on 70% of the picks.

 

[Billy Bob]

Browns on the clock "again" what are the chances of another trade?

 

[Zeno]

Maclin & Desean Jackson will be a pretty fun pair of WRs to watch.

 

[Shogun]

I like this pick a lot. Jackson and Maclin are going to cause headaches.

 

[azdad1978]

Macklin to the Philly. No trade for Q