Patrick Peterson: 4.32 and 4.37 40 times.

[Lomax to Green 84]

Whoa!! That guy is a man among boys at the corner position. 6' 1/4" and 219 lbs. and runs in the 4.32 range!

After seeing his interview last night and watching his combine performance, I've changed my stance on Peterson. I think he can be as dominant as an Ed Reed or Troy Palamalo, playing either safety or cornerback. He would be a tremendous addition to the Cardinals. I'd still go with Von Miller, but assuming Miller goes to the Bills at #3, if somehow Peterson falls to #5, we have to pull the trigger.

That being said, there is zero chance he lasts to pick #5. That guy is a Rod Woodson clone.

 

[Unsterblich856]

Okay, NOW I am on the bandwagon (if Miller isn't there).

 

[Zeno]

If Miller & Peterson were both there at #5 and the Cards passed on them for someone else I'd be sick...probably as sick as I was when passed on Suggs, much worse then when we drafted Levi Brown with AP staring us in the face.

Those 2 guys have instant impact defensive players written all over them.

 

[Russ Smith]

That's why I kept saying people comparing him to Antron will be surprised when he runs at the combine and pro day, he's MUCH faster than Antron.

We'll see how he does in the other drills is he stiff in the hips etc but he was as good as any player I saw last year and I think he's one of those kids who's so good you can pick him and then decide where to play him ultimately.

I think he can play CB right away, return punts(hopefully doesn't always translate from college to the NFL) and be a major impact player. We need pass rushers as well and LB obviously but I love this kid.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

If Miller & Peterson were both there at #5 and the Cards passed on them for someone else I'd be sick...probably as sick as I was when passed on Suggs, much worse then when we drafted Levi Brown with AP staring us in the face.

Those 2 guys have instant impact defensive players written all over them.

It seems quite obvious that either one will be the clear choice when we pick. Hearing Kiem gush over Peterson in the draft chat seems to confirm this.

 

[az jam]

Sports radio analyst Colin Cowherd compared Peterson to Darrelle Revis.
I would have no problem with either Von Miller or Patrick Peterson being the Cardinals pick. Both can become impact players.

 

[THESMEL]

Miller will be there, We are the only ones courting him higher than his 9th BPA ranking . If PP is there We tackle him over Miller and kick our 2ndary into high gear.

I would take Prince A over Miller as BPA, because this draft is so deep at DL/OLB and elite CB's are hard to get, they either have it or they don't, they don't usually develope elite speed and size later on.

 

[MrYeahBut]

I'd take Peterson in a heartbeat over Miller. Hell, Miller had only 1 sack in the Cotton bowl against LSU this year. That's all he could do against a college oline. To my recollection Miller was pushed way outside and out of the play numerous times. LSU qb Jefferson is no world beater in the pocket either so he's not the hardest guy to sack.

I'd watch the game again to make sure but my wife deleted it...

jmho

 

[ajcardfan]

I'd take Peterson in a heartbeat over Miller. Hell, Miller had only 1 sack in the Cotton bowl against LSU this year. That's all he could do against a college oline. To my recollection Miller was pushed way outside and out of the play numerous times. LSU qb Jefferson is no world beater in the pocket either so he's not the hardest guy to sack.

I'd watch the game again to make sure but my wife deleted it...

jmho

Miller had nine tackles, three for a loss, and the sack in the Cotton Bowl. Given that he was the only real threat on the A&M defense, going against a good SEC line that had a month to prepare, that's a good game by any standards.


That said, we could do FAR worse than drafting Peterson at #5. Like drafting Newton for example.

 

[MrYeahBut]

Miller had nine tackles, three for a loss, and the sack in the Cotton Bowl. Given that he was the only real threat on the A&M defense, going against a good SEC line that had a month to prepare, that's a good game by any standards.


That said, we could do FAR worse than drafting Peterson at #5. Like drafting Newton for example.

I admit my judgment is clouded by my Peterson manlove. Not Desertdawg/Newton manlove if you know what I mean, but manlove nonetheless

 

[joeshmo]

The kid was interviewed and said that of all the teams that met with him at the combine not a single one of them asked him about the dreaded Antrell Rolle word "SAFETY". Seems to me that may have been a buzz word created by Mayock that had everyone parroting the same line, sort of like what he did with Quinn and his 4.5 40 time. I like Mayock more then all the others but he can sometimes get to smart for his own good and create buzz that is unwarranted IMO. Got to admit I fall for it a lot myself.

 

[ajcardfan]

I admit my judgment is clouded by my Peterson manlove. Not Desertdawg/Newton manlove if you know what I mean, but manlove nonetheless

I highly doubt that we even have the chance to debate Miller v. Peterson on draft day. At least one will go in the top 4. You can't coach speed or playmaking, and these kids have both. Hell, they both could be off the board by our pick.

 

[kerouac9]

The kid was interviewed and said that of all the teams that met with him at the combine not a single one of them asked him about the dreaded Antrell Rolle word "SAFETY". Seems to me that may have been a buzz word created by Mayock that had everyone parroting the same line, sort of like what he did with Quinn and his 4.5 40 time. I like Mayock more then all the others but he can sometimes get to smart for his own good and create buzz that is unwarranted IMO. Got to admit I fall for it a lot myself.

I heard this today on the Shut up and Listen Podcast (which is great):

Remember Kiper and others saying that Jake Locker would've been the #1 overall pick if he'd come out last season? Turns out that when he asked asked the NFL committee that recommends where underclassmen prospects will likely be drafted, Locker wasn't even in the first round.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Peterson has been in my top 2 for a reason! Game Changer.

 

[WildBB]

Peterson has been in my top 2 for a reason! Game Changer.

I think he's top 2 now. Carolina or Denver will snatch him.

1-Bowers
2-Peterson
3-Miller
4-AJ Green
5- ? trade down (hopefully)

I'm hearing if this is how it plays the Cardinals will VERY possibly go Gabbart!

The higher need at a critical position.

They would target a OLB in the 2nd.

My top guys would be Houston, Kerrigan, Ayers and Reed for who might be available then.

 

[NashDishesDimes]

I think he's top 2 now. Carolina or Denver will snatch him.

1-Bowers
2-Peterson
3-Miller
4-AJ Green
5- ? trade down (hopefully)

I'm hearing if this is how it plays the Cardinals will VERY possibly go Gabbart!

The higher need at a critical position.

They would target a OLB in the 2nd.

My top guys would be Houston, Kerrigan, Ayers and Reed for who might be available then.

this would be pretty depressing. if they did take Gabbert in this case however, it seems like there should be some good pass rush talent that might drop to the second round for the cards to scoop up.

Id be somewhat happy if they got gabbert and some first round value pass rusher in the 2nd..

 

[Snakester]

The one thing that stick in my head about Peterson is what some of the guys talked about on NFL network and that is if Peterson is 219 now he could very easily bulk up to 230 as he gets a little older. I think it was Deon Sanders that said when he started out his rookie season he was 185 and after a few years his playing weight for the rest of his career was 205. I do think Peterson can be a very good CB now, but there is the chance he bulks up and has to move to safety down the road.

 

[Russ Smith]

The one thing that stick in my head about Peterson is what some of the guys talked about on NFL network and that is if Peterson is 219 now he could very easily bulk up to 230 as he gets a little older. I think it was Deon Sanders that said when he started out his rookie season he was 185 and after a few years his playing weight for the rest of his career was 205. I do think Peterson can be a very good CB now, but there is the chance he bulks up and has to move to safety down the road.

true but that assumes that everyone grows at the same rate. Deion was a stick coming out of FSU I remember watching him play baseball and being surprised at how small he was as a football player. peterson filled out earlier so he won't have to bulk up the way Deion did.

Peterson certainly could get bigger but he doesn't necessarily have to, he could lean out too.

The thing with him is he's a great football player and if he outgrows CB in a few years move him to S.

 

[Snakester]

true but that assumes that everyone grows at the same rate. Deion was a stick coming out of FSU I remember watching him play baseball and being surprised at how small he was as a football player. peterson filled out earlier so he won't have to bulk up the way Deion did.

Peterson certainly could get bigger but he doesn't necessarily have to, he could lean out too.

The thing with him is he's a great football player and if he outgrows CB in a few years move him to S.

True. No matter what I think he is going to be a good football player. It's just whether or not he can keep his wait down to stay a CB or if he can't control his weight and ends up moving to safety.

 

[football karma]

I think he's top 2 now. Carolina or Denver will snatch him.

1-Bowers
2-Peterson
3-Miller
4-AJ Green
5- ? trade down (hopefully)

ESPN AFC West blogger seems to think defensive line is a higher priority for Denver-- Fairley seems more likely.

Buffalo is a wildcard -- they seem to confound predictions, so who knows

Cincinnati can be similar --

 

[bg7brd]

The one thing that stick in my head about Peterson is what some of the guys talked about on NFL network and that is if Peterson is 219 now he could very easily bulk up to 230 as he gets a little older. I think it was Deon Sanders that said when he started out his rookie season he was 185 and after a few years his playing weight for the rest of his career was 205. I do think Peterson can be a very good CB now, but there is the chance he bulks up and has to move to safety down the road.

Just in time to take over for AW

 

[BigRedFan]

I just want the best available player on defense, whoever that may be, if Peterson then great. Cam Newton is too much risk and 5 is too high for Gabbert talent wise compared to the others. We shouldn't take someone who has issues at 5;(too small, not enough game experience or whatever); if there are none then trade down.

 

[WildBB]

ESPN AFC West blogger seems to think defensive line is a higher priority for Denver-- Fairley seems more likely.

Buffalo is a wildcard -- they seem to confound predictions, so who knows

Cincinnati can be similar --

I think Buff. has a few Dt's they like allready.

They coached Miller in the sr.. bowl game...and came away mightily impressed.

I'm pretty sure Peterson should be gone, but if in the event someone ahead does something weird, like draft Newton or Gabbart then we would get either Peterson, Bowers or Miller.

 

[juza76]

I think Buff. has a few Dt's they like allready.

They coached Miller in the sr.. bowl game...and came away mightily impressed.

I'm pretty sure Peterson should be gone, but if in the event someone ahead does something weird, like draft Newton or Gabbart then we would get either Peterson, Bowers or Miller.

but bowers is 280..i think he is not so quick to play outside linebacker..at this point i d like to have cameron jordan

 

[kerouac9]

but bowers is 280..i think he is not so quick to play outside linebacker..at this point i d like to have cameron jordan

They're transitioning back to a 4-3, I think.