Picks that get me pumped at 13

[Dougmo]

This wait for the draft is killing me. I've gone back and forth a few times about who I'm most excited about us getting. Here are the scenarios that currently put a smile on my face(in no particular order):

Luke Kuechly - super instinctive, smart and athletic too, pairing him with DWash in the middle would give us two great ILB's that could cover, rush the QB and stop the run. Normally you'd have one better in the box and one better in coverage, Luke would give us two that could do both.

Michael Floyd - one thing that keeps sticking out in my mind is Charly Casserly's assertion that although Fitz is great our passing game is easy to defend because we only WR that would worry a defense. Seems like another elite option could really open things up for us, benefiting the QB (obviously), the OL and our run game as well.

Upshaw/Ingram - another solid option at OLB, I like Ingrams ability to get after the QB, but it seems like Upshaw might be a better fit in our system. IMO, we still need some help at rushing the passter. Solidifying our pass rush would give us a great young linebacking core moving forward and seems to me like one of the missing pieces of a truly dominant defense.

DeCastro - the idea of having a super stud pulling OG makes me salivate. This could really help our line even though it doesn't address what most of us assume is more pressing, our OT's. Seems like this guy would be locked and studly for the next decade, leading our runners in a glorious smash mouth ballet.

Reiff - this is the guy I think we most need and should therefore be most excited about getting but I just can't muster much excitement for this pick. Honestly, he's the guy I want most, why can't I get excited about it??

 

[slanidrac16]

This wait for the draft is killing me. I've gone back and forth a few times about who I'm most excited about us getting. Here are the scenarios that currently put a smile on my face(in no particular order):

Luke Kuechly - super instinctive, smart and athletic too, pairing him with DWash in the middle would give us two great ILB's that could cover, rush the QB and stop the run. Normally you'd have one better in the box and one better in coverage, Luke would give us two that could do both.

Michael Floyd - one thing that keeps sticking out in my mind is Charly Casserly's assertion that although Fitz is great our passing game is easy to defend because we only WR that would worry a defense. Seems like another elite option could really open things up for us, benefiting the QB (obviously), the OL and our run game as well.

Upshaw/Ingram - another solid option at OLB, I like Ingrams ability to get after the QB, but it seems like Upshaw might be a better fit in our system. IMO, we still need some help at rushing the passter. Solidifying our pass rush would give us a great young linebacking core moving forward and seems to me like one of the missing pieces of a truly dominant defense.

DeCastro - the idea of having a super stud pulling OG makes me salivate. This could really help our line even though it doesn't address what most of us assume is more pressing, our OT's. Seems like this guy would be locked and studly for the next decade, leading our runners in a glorious smash mouth ballet.

Reiff - this is the guy I think we most need and should therefore be most excited about getting but I just can't muster much excitement for this pick. Honestly, he's the guy I want most, why can't I get excited about it??

Here is my question. Was the improvement we saw on the defense real?
Kuechly or Hightower would give us an awesome front 7 with depth.

There is no doubt Reiff or DeCastro will be our pick. Not flashy but in the long run would probaby be the right thing to do.

AFter years of a sub par D it would be great to develop a defense like the Steelers and Ravens. With our QB situation I just don't see us as a high scoring offense anymore. No longer will we be winning games 51-46. Getting opponents off the field and holding them to 17 points gives us the best chance to win.
Three and outs and turnovers will give this offense more opportunities.

 

[slanidrac16]

This wait for the draft is killing me. I've gone back and forth a few times about who I'm most excited about us getting. Here are the scenarios that currently put a smile on my face(in no particular order):

Luke Kuechly - super instinctive, smart and athletic too, pairing him with DWash in the middle would give us two great ILB's that could cover, rush the QB and stop the run. Normally you'd have one better in the box and one better in coverage, Luke would give us two that could do both.

Michael Floyd - one thing that keeps sticking out in my mind is Charly Casserly's assertion that although Fitz is great our passing game is easy to defend because we only WR that would worry a defense. Seems like another elite option could really open things up for us, benefiting the QB (obviously), the OL and our run game as well.

Upshaw/Ingram - another solid option at OLB, I like Ingrams ability to get after the QB, but it seems like Upshaw might be a better fit in our system. IMO, we still need some help at rushing the passter. Solidifying our pass rush would give us a great young linebacking core moving forward and seems to me like one of the missing pieces of a truly dominant defense.

DeCastro - the idea of having a super stud pulling OG makes me salivate. This could really help our line even though it doesn't address what most of us assume is more pressing, our OT's. Seems like this guy would be locked and studly for the next decade, leading our runners in a glorious smash mouth ballet.

Reiff - this is the guy I think we most need and should therefore be most excited about getting but I just can't muster much excitement for this pick. Honestly, he's the guy I want most, why can't I get excited about it??

Okay DougMo..the pressures on. You're the gm and all your guys you mentioned above are available...who's your guy?

 

[Dougmo]

My head would say it has to be Reiff. Good value (according to the talking heads/websites) in the area of biggest need. It's just hard to get excited about it.
My heart would say Kuechly. The idea of he and DWash as a 1/2 punch is awesome.

In the end, I'd go with my head - Reiff.

 

[JeffGollin]

My head would say it has to be Reiff. Good value (according to the talking heads/websites) in the area of biggest need. It's just hard to get excited about it.
My heart would say Kuechly. The idea of he and DWash as a 1/2 punch is awesome.

In the end, I'd go with my head - Reiff.

I pretty much agree. One thing the various scenarios suggest - Whoever is there at #13, if we do our due-diligence homework properly, we're going to get a very football player.

 

[Goldfield]

With the investment we have in Kolb, I think we have to get an OT in the first. I am a big BPA supporter, but we cant win without good QB play. So we better protect him.

 

[JeffGollin]

With the investment we have in Kolb, I think we have to get an OT in the first. I am a big BPA supporter, but we cant win without good QB play. So we better protect him.

You can't refute the logic, but consider that this thinking had a lot to do with why we drafted Levi. Do you really want to risk making a similar mistake?

 

[crisper57]

Okay DougMo..the pressures on. You're the gm and all your guys you mentioned above are available...who's your guy?

If all those guys are available at #13, there will be about 4 GM's who should be fired before Round 2 starts on Friday.

 

[crisper57]

My head would say it has to be Reiff. Good value (according to the talking heads/websites) in the area of biggest need. It's just hard to get excited about it.
My heart would say Kuechly. The idea of he and DWash as a 1/2 punch is awesome.

In the end, I'd go with my head - Reiff.

I am right there with you. I hope he slips to us. Reiff or DeCastro would make me happy. OL all the way.

 

[WildBB]

Reiff - this is the guy I think we most need and should therefore be most excited about getting but I just can't muster much excitement for this pick. Honestly, he's the guy I want most, why can't I get excited about it??

After you talk about WR's, rush OLB's, CB's, there's not much to get excited about OL.

But he's solid all around. Only thing he needs to work on is strength for the big 3/4 DL'men. But he's technique wise the best OT right now or very close to the best. He could play LT and switch Levi to RT and that right there will improve the line play a lot.

He also wen't 131-1 as a wrestler.

 

[john h]

This wait for the draft is killing me. I've gone back and forth a few times about who I'm most excited about us getting. Here are the scenarios that currently put a smile on my face(in no particular order):

Luke Kuechly - super instinctive, smart and athletic too, pairing him with DWash in the middle would give us two great ILB's that could cover, rush the QB and stop the run. Normally you'd have one better in the box and one better in coverage, Luke would give us two that could do both.

Michael Floyd - one thing that keeps sticking out in my mind is Charly Casserly's assertion that although Fitz is great our passing game is easy to defend because we only WR that would worry a defense. Seems like another elite option could really open things up for us, benefiting the QB (obviously), the OL and our run game as well.

Upshaw/Ingram - another solid option at OLB, I like Ingrams ability to get after the QB, but it seems like Upshaw might be a better fit in our system. IMO, we still need some help at rushing the passter. Solidifying our pass rush would give us a great young linebacking core moving forward and seems to me like one of the missing pieces of a truly dominant defense.

DeCastro - the idea of having a super stud pulling OG makes me salivate. This could really help our line even though it doesn't address what most of us assume is more pressing, our OT's. Seems like this guy would be locked and studly for the next decade, leading our runners in a glorious smash mouth ballet.

Reiff - this is the guy I think we most need and should therefore be most excited about getting but I just can't muster much excitement for this pick. Honestly, he's the guy I want most, why can't I get excited about it??

I, of course, am not qualified to judge most of these guys. But listening to all the talking heads and people who make a living at this the consensus is that DeCastro is the real deal and likely to be a solid starter for many years. When I hear so many saying these things about him I certainly would not feel bad if we drafted him. More important than the draft to me is signing Campbell and one of our QB's turning out to be a very good performer.

 

[john h]

You can't refute the logic, but consider that this thinking had a lot to do with why we drafted Levi. Do you really want to risk making a similar mistake?

I was listening to one of the major network sports casters this weekend. He was saying that Kolb was one the worst trades ever. He ranted on and on about this. Hope Kolb can make him eat crow but do not think it will happen. Skelton will likely be our starter from the get go and if not will be after several losses. I certainly have not given up on Skelton turning out to be a good QB. He has most of the required tools. He knows the system by now. He lacks enough experience to make a sound judgement at this point. Kolb on the other hand has not been successful over 4 years in the NFL and he has questionable health.

 

[Chopper0080]

I was listening to one of the major network sports casters this weekend. He was saying that Kolb was one the worst trades ever. He ranted on and on about this. Hope Kolb can make him eat crow but do not think it will happen. Skelton will likely be our starter from the get go and if not will be after several losses. I certainly have not given up on Skelton turning out to be a good QB. He has most of the required tools. He knows the system by now. He lacks enough experience to make a sound judgement at this point. Kolb on the other hand has not been successful over 4 years in the NFL and he has questionable health.

It might end up being a terrible trade, as it is right now, but I have a hard time faulting a team for trying to upgrade at QB. As is, we are in line to draft a QB in the first round of 2013.

 

[BigRedRage]

I was listening to one of the major network sports casters this weekend. He was saying that Kolb was one the worst trades ever. He ranted on and on about this. Hope Kolb can make him eat crow but do not think it will happen. Skelton will likely be our starter from the get go and if not will be after several losses. I certainly have not given up on Skelton turning out to be a good QB. He has most of the required tools. He knows the system by now. He lacks enough experience to make a sound judgement at this point. Kolb on the other hand has not been successful over 4 years in the NFL and he has questionable health.

one can hope but I doubt they will let Skelton start considering Kolb makes 7mil more per year.

 

[Totally_Red]

My head would say it has to be Reiff. Good value (according to the talking heads/websites) in the area of biggest need. It's just hard to get excited about it.
My heart would say Kuechly. The idea of he and DWash as a 1/2 punch is awesome.

In the end, I'd go with my head - Reiff.

That would settle the ILB for the next 4-5 years for sure. Kuechly would be a nice guy to defend SF's tight end(s).

I'd go OL, DeCastro or Reiff in that order. If both are gone, I'd go with Floyd. After that Kuechly. The offense was so pitiful last year that it has to be prioritized this draft IMO.

 

[earthsci]

Melvin Ingram

 

[Duckjake]

It might end up being a terrible trade, as it is right now, but I have a hard time faulting a team for trying to upgrade at QB. As is, we are in line to draft a QB in the first round of 2013.

What top caliber QB do you think is going to be available with the 32nd pick in the 2013 draft?

 

[CardsFan88]

I agree. I think my top three are Floyd, Kuechly, and Reiff. I'd too probably have to take Reiff, simply because the #1 thing that hurt us last season was speed rushers imo and we've done nothing to address this.

Had we signed a replacement LT, then I would go Floyd or Kuechly, but we didn't. That said, even if all three are on the board, any of the three would please me, or again about a dozen others.

Whoever we draft, let's hope we know how to use them, and if there are any positional issues we use them where they ought to be.

 

[Chopper0080]

What top caliber QB do you think is going to be available with the 32nd pick in the 2013 draft?

True. If we are picking 32nd, I doubt we are drafting a QB.

 

[Duckjake]

True. If we are picking 32nd, I doubt we are drafting a QB.

What if we win 10 regular season games 16-13 and 4 postseason games 13-7?

In 1991 the Broncos made it to the AFC Championship game having played 11 games where neither team managed to scrore as much as 21 points. They lost the title game 10-7.

 

[Chopper0080]

What if we win 10 regular season games 16-13 and 4 postseason games 13-7?

In 1991 the Broncos made it to the AFC Championship game having played 11 games where neither team managed to scrore as much as 21 points. They lost the title game 10-7.

Maybe Cardinal scouts will discover the 3rd Acho brother who happens to play QB.

We will see.

 

[Duckjake]

Maybe Cardinal scouts will discover the 3rd Acho brother who happens to play QB.

We will see.

This be the 2012 Cardinals:

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2000.htm