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Titans Draft
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:39 am
by wolfe
1/24 Chris Johnson RB East Carolina
2/54 Jason Jones DE Eastern Michigan
Well, those were disappointing picks.
Re: Titans Draft
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:00 pm
by wolfe
Some of these guys may indeed become very good players. Most fans and experts would agree that the Titans didn't seriously address the WR needs. Fisher/Reinfeldt/'Dinger must be following their own selfish path for the offense.
Round 1, Pick 24 (24) Chris Johnson RB 5'11" 197 East Carolina
Pick Analysis:Some have compared Johnson to Reggie Bush. He had the fastest 40-yard dash at the combine at 4.24 seconds. He's most effective in packages where you split him out wide or get him in space because of his tremendous speed. He'll be a compliment to the power-rushing style of LenDale White in Tennessee.
Round 2, Pick 23 (54) Jason Jones DE 6'5" 273 Eastern Michigan
Pick Analysis:The Titans need to replace Antwan Odom at the right defensive end position, which is likely where a guy like Jones fits in. Whether he can start right away will be determined in training camp, as his play this past season tended to be somewhat inconsistent. With Albert Haynesworth and Kyle Vanden Bosch, Jones will get a lot of one-on-one opportunities.
Round 3, Pick 22 (85) Craig Stevens TE 6'3" 254 California
Pick Analysis:Stevens is one of, if not the best blocking tight end in the draft - a guy who lives in the weight room. He hasn't caught many passes but nobody has questioned his hands. He's going to be asked to protect Vince Young and he's going to run block a lot. His style is similar to Anthony Becht. He is a decent underneath receiver but not suited to go deep.
Round 4, Pick 4 (103) (From Falcons through Redskins) William Hayes DL 6'2" 258 Winston-Salem State
Pick Analysis:Hayes is a bit of a surprise at this point in the draft, but the Titans have a need at defensive end after having lost Antwan Odom to the Bengals in free agency.
Round 4, Pick 27 (126) (From Cowboys) Lavelle Hawkins WR 5'11" 187 California
Pick Analysis:Hawkins has experienced big games at California. He does not possess exceptional speed, but was outstanding at the Senior Bowl. Even though his physical numbers are not real strong, he's an example of a player who plays much faster than he works out.
Round 4, Pick 35 (134) (Compensatory selection) Stanford Keglar OLB 6'2" 239 Purdue
Pick Analysis:Keglar will be a good special teams player. He had phenomenal numbers in the workouts, including a 4.55 40 and a great vertical. He started three years at Purdue and also has very good size. He could be a sleeper and holds great value at this point in the draft given his measurables and athletic ability. His toughness is one possible question mark.
Round 7, Pick 22 (229) Cary Williams CB 6'1" 185 Washburn
Pick Analysis:Williams originally played at Fordham before transferring to Washburn. He was discovered at the Kansas Pro Day and worked out very well. His measurables are strong and he played from Day one at Fordham. He also has size at 6-foot-1.
Re: Titans Draft
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:17 pm
by Oompa Midgets
wolfe wrote:Some of these guys may indeed become very good players. Most fans and experts would agree that the Titans didn't seriously address the WR needs.
That would be a very good assumption Jeffrey! One of the largest obvious needs was at WR and they take one in the entire draft
Is it just me or do the Titans seem to reach on every player they have ever drafted?!?
Kinda surprised we didn't take a chance on Manningham in the 3rd.....
Re: Titans Draft
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:02 am
by Jonathan S.
Screw Manningham...he's almost as slow as I am. The more I find out about Hawkins, the more I like the pick.
Re: Titans Draft
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:17 am
by Oompa Midgets
I have never seen this kind of speed and acceleration
He doesn't shy away from contact either!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XhUhLtAC_Ok
Re: Titans Draft
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:22 pm
by wolfe
I hope that 4.2 combine speed looks just as good on an NFL field.
Great speed, good vision and instincts - but sometimes tries to get too cute on those cutbacks. An NFL player will catch him from behind and crush him. Also needs to switch the ball to the other hand at times.
Look at me .. I sound like I know what I'm talking about!