So who can we look forward to in the 7th?

[CardShark]

I hope we could find another CB, LB, RB or QB that can help us.

 

[ajcardfan]

No one jumps out at me. Well, Mason Crosby does a bit. I'd take him in the 7th if he was still there. His leg is actually stronger than Rackers'. Another thing to consider is that you often use the last pick on the guy you think will be the hardest to sign as an UDFA. So, don't be surprised if it's at a position we already seem to be pretty well set at.

Overall, though, the second day of this draft is pretty lame. Last year was much, much deeper.

 

[ItsInTheCards]

maybe a guy like Zabransky to eventually take over the backup job in a couple years

 

[overseascardfan]

Some names that are still out there:

CB Travarious Bain
LB Brandon Siler
TE Ben Patrick
DE Mkristo Bruce
QB Jordan Palmer
PK Mason Crosby (some thought he would go in 2nd, Pssht.)
CB John Talley
OT Corey Hilliard
LB Pescott Burgess
CB Ryan Smith
RB Darius walker
RB Selvin Young
TE Joe Newton

All these guys were productive college players and most of them will probably end up UDFA's which is good news for us.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

looks like Brandon Siler made a good choice coming out early .

 

[stretchthefield]

Minnesota took Rufus... rats

 

[ItsInTheCards]

S
LB Brandon Siler
TE Ben Patrick

DeShawn Wynn might be worth a look as well

 

[CardShark]

How about CJ Wilson of Baylor at free safety?

 

[ItsInTheCards]

How about CJ Wilson of Baylor at free safety?

they've already got a starter and 2 backups at FS with Holt, Francisco, and Milligan

 

[General Chaos]

Michael Johnson is a nice coverage safety out of Arizona.

 

[Game]

Siler!

 

[wierwolf]

Siler or Wynn. Got to sign a champ to your squad.

 

[stretchthefield]

How about this guy?

David Holloway
Height: 6-2
Weight: 229 Position: Outside/Inside Linebacker
College: Maryland


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OVERVIEW
A product of the Maryland weight room, this former walk-on increased his bench press by more than 90 pounds since arriving on campus as a freshman. The Iron Terp with the highest strength index on the team, he recorded a 605-pound squat, 420-pound bench and 36½-inch vertical jump before the 2006 season.

Holloway is the oldest of eight children of former New England Patriots and Los Angeles Raiders All-Pro offensive tackle Brian Holloway. His grandfather, Johnny "Pie" McKenzie, played in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins.

Holloway lettered four times in football at Albany Academy, starting in each season. He earned All-Independent Private Academy and all-county honors as a senior in 2001. The offensive player of the year as a senior and defensive player of the year as a junior, he earned 10 varsity letters during his prep career (also played basketball and track). He was also a New York state scholar-athlete.

Even with all those postseason honors, few major colleges came offering Holloway a scholarship. He enrolled at Maryland in 2002, joining the scout team as a walk-on. He saw limited action in two games in 2003, making a pair of solo tackles. In 2004, he took over strong-side outside linebacker duties, ranking fifth on the team with 53 tackles (29 solos), 1½ sacks and four stops for losses. He also blocked a kick and recovered two fumbles.

As a junior, Holloway started 11 games at strong-side linebacker. He totaled 61 tackles (31 solos) with three sacks, adding 4½ stops behind the line of scrimmage and a pair of pressures. He caused two fumbles, deflected three passes and intercepted another.

In 2006, Holloway shifted to middle linebacker, starting 12 contests. He ranked third on the team with 70 tackles (36 solos) and had 1½ sacks and 4½ stops for losses. He also caused a fumble and knocked away a pass.

In 37 games at Maryland, Holloway started 34 contests. He registered 186 tackles (98 solos) with six sacks for minus-37 yards and 13 stops for losses of 56 yards. He added five quarterback pressures, two fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles. He deflected five passes, intercepted another and blocked two kicks.


ANALYSIS
Positives: Has a thick upper body with good arm length, strong hands, muscular arms and adequate quickness … Lacks ideal size for his position and might be a better fit in the middle, where he showed a good burst and a high motor that allowed him to make plays in front of him with consistency … Plays the tight end well in the short areas, jolting his man back with a strong hand punch … One of the strongest linebackers in the 2006 draft, boasting a 420-pound bench press … Has good acceleration coming on stunts and shows smooth feet in his open-field acceleration … Moves through traffic fluidly and has the ball recognition skills to sift through the trash (marginal in pass coverage, though) … Shows functional sideline range, but is best when playing up on the line, as he makes plays mostly due to his ability to close in and pressure (looks too stiff in his pass drops to be as effective playing in space) … Strikes with impressive force, going low to take ball carriers off their feet … Shows adequate speed coming out of his breaks, but lacks the hip swerve and turning ability to break sharply out of his backpedal … Keeps his hands active and strikes with force in attempts to shed blocks … Uses his power well to knife through the line to penetrate into the backfield … Maintains balance and has a nice swim move coming off the edge to slip past the lineman and collapse the pocket, but is not used often on the blitz … Compensates for a lack of blazing speed by taking good angles to the ball … Decent wrap-up tackler who puts good force behind his hits … Good wedge buster on special teams, hitting with a thud and showing good reach-around in attempts to strip the ball from the returner.

Negatives: Has problems at times diagnosing plays, especially in passing situations … Susceptible to biting on play-action passes and will lose sight of the ball in flight … Needs to play with better control, as he is too stiff in his hips to recover when he out-runs the play … Not a natural pass thief, as he will body-trap the ball at times … Seems to play better at the line, thanks mostly to marginal backpedal, and struggles in attempts to sink his hips and get proper depth in his pass drops … Very aloof and quiet, nicknamed the "mute" by teammates, as he is rarely involved in huddle or locker room chatter … His hip stiffness is evident in attempts to break down in space … Most of his missed tackles occur when he takes a side or gets too tall in his stance (needs to sink his pads better) … Usually removed in obvious pass situations, as he looks hesitant dropping back in zone coverage (fails to handle the switch-off) … Despite his weight room strength, he lacks the bulk to split double teams and struggles to shed when blockers get underneath his jersey … Will bite on hard counts and needs to do a better job of making pre-snap reads (gets caught out of position, especially vs. play action).

Compares To: Leon Joe, Chicago Bears … Holloway is much like his former teammate, as both are strength-oriented tacklers who are undersized for their position and lack great timed speed, but make plays on their hustle … Holloway might be a better fit in the middle, as he is more effective making plays inside the box than in space … He will need to refine his pass drops and coverage skills, as he is a liability in the passing game … With his versatility, he could get a look later in the draft.


INJURY REPORT
No injuries reported.


AGILITY TESTS
Campus: 4.72 in the 40-yard dash (wind-aided) … 4.78 40-yard dash (against the wind) … 420-pound bench press … Bench pressed 225 pounds 32 times … 605-pound squat … 335-pound hang clean … 37-inch vertical jump … 9-foot-9 broad jump … 4.25 20-yard shuttle … 7.13 three-cone drill … 31 5/8-inch arm length … 9 5/8-inch hands … Right-handed … Wears contacts.

Combine: Did not receive an invitation.


HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Albany (N.Y.) Academy, playing football for head coach Paul Galucci … Lettered four times in football, starting in each season … Earned All-Independent Private Academy and all-county honors as a senior in 2001 … The offensive player of the year as a senior and defensive player of the year as a junior, he earned 10 varsity letters during his prep career (also played basketball and track) … Also a New York state scholar athlete.


PERSONAL
Graduated in December 2006 with a degree in Economics … Oldest of eight children of former New England Patriots and Los Angeles Raiders All-Pro offensive tackle Brian Holloway … Grandfather, Johnny "Pie" McKenzie, played in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins … Born Dec. 4, 1983 … Resides in Stephentown, N.Y.

 

[CardShark]

How about Earl Everett out of Florida? Weakside linebacker.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

our pick will come from one of these guys:
Willis Barringer
Rondell Biggs
Turner Booth
Tyler Ecker
Carl Tabb

those are the only Michigan guys left that are draft eligible .

 

[asuhoopnut]

Wow ....... Patrick and Siler are still there. Either one would be a great value in the 7th round. Also like rb's Wynn and Darius Walker, CB Bain, and QB
Zabransky

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

it has to be a TE.The Cards have done everytyhing they said they would so upgrading TE is next.

 

[Shogun]

I really want someone who can just stick on the roster a la McCoy. Anthony Pudwell is a favorite of mine, but he's looking like a UDFA guy.

 

[CtCardinals78]

What about Darius Walker.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

What about Darius Walker.

Too slow and not very good in my book.

 

[WildBB]

Wow ....... Patrick and Siler are still there. Either one would be a great value in the 7th round. Also like rb's Wynn and Darius Walker, CB Bain, and QB
Zabransky

Take a flyer on Patrick or Siler. How did Siler slip so far? People were talking about him as a 2nd for some time.

 

[Shogun]

We're on deck.

 

[WildBB]

Wow ....... Patrick and Siler are still there. Either one would be a great value in the 7th round. Also like rb's Wynn and Darius Walker, CB Bain, and QB
Zabransky

They are next , they can have one of any of the above or a surprise.

 

[asuhoopnut]

Take a flyer on Patrick or Siler. How did Siler slip so far? People were talking about him as a 2nd for some time.

Sporting News had Siler as a first or 2nd round pick!

 

[Syracusecards]

Siler is available. He's supposed to be excellent in coverage and reading the offense. I hope they take him.