AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted May 2, 2011 The first round of the NFL Draft has a true success rate of about 50%. If you had to predict half of them to succeed and half of them to bust, who would you pick? Boom Marcell Dareus Von Miller Patrick Peterson AJ Green Julio Jones J.J. Watt Nick Fairley Robert Quinn Mike Pouncey Ryan Kerrigan Nate Solder Prince Amukamara Anthony Castonzo Blaine Gabbert Mark Ingram Gabe Carimi Bust Cam Newton Aldon Smith Tyron Smith Jake Locker Danny Watkins Christian Ponder Corey Liuget Adrian Clayborn Phil Taylor Cameron Jordan James Carpenter Jon Baldwin Jimmy Smith Muhammad Wilkerson Cameron Heyward Derek Sherrod 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) I'll divide it differently because I'm cool like that. 12 Booms, 12 Busts, and 8 Neutrals. Boom Marcell Dareus AJ Green Patrick Peterson Robert Quinn Ryan Kerrigan Nate Solder Prince Amukamara Anthony Castonzo Cameron Jordan Jimmy Smith Gabe Carimi Derek Sherrod Bust Cam Newton Julio Jones Blaine Gabbert JJ Watt Christian Ponder Nick Fairley Corey Liuget Adrian Clayborn Phil Taylor James Carpenter John Baldwin Muhammad Wilkerson Neutral Von Miller Aldon Smith Jake Locker Tyron Smith Mike Pouncey Danny Watkins Mark Ingram Cameron Heyward Edited May 2, 2011 by RazorStar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 442 Posted May 2, 2011 Boom Marcell Dareus Von Miller A.J. Green Patrick Peterson Julio Jones Aldon Smith Robert Quinn Mike Pouncey Ryan Kerrigan Corey Liuget Anthony Castonzo Cameron Jordan Mark Ingram Gabe Carimi Derek Sherrod Danny Watkins Bust Cam Newton Nick Fairley Jake Locker Tyron Smith Blaine Gabbert J.J. Watt Christian Ponder Nate Solder Prince Amukamara Adrian Clayborn Phil Taylor James Carpenter Jonathan Baldwin Jimmy Smith Muhammad Wilkerson Cam Heyward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Nick Failrey would have to be one of the worse DT prospects in the history of the draft to be a bust with all the talent on our Dline... Just sayin... Boom Marcell Dareus Cam Newton A.J. Green Patrick Peterson (safety) Julio Jones Nick Fairley Cameron Jordan Mark Ingram Gabe Carimi Mickel LeShoure Bust: Von Miller Aldon Smith Tyron Smith (Unless if he plays RT) Blaine Gabbert JJ Watt Anthony Castonzo James Carpenter Muhammad Wilkerson There are a lot of guys in this year's draft that I believe will be serviceable, to solid, but never anything great. Edited May 2, 2011 by DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted May 2, 2011 Guys who will live up to their potential and become Pro Bowlers: Marcell Dareus Patrick Peterson Julio Jones J.J. Watt Robert Quinn Mike Pouncey Nate Solder Prince Amukamara Phil Taylor Anthony Castonzo Cameron Jordan Jonathan Baldwin Jimmy Smith Gabe Carimi Muhammad Wilkerson Derek Sherrod Guys who will be servicable players but never live up to their 1st round billing: Von Miller A.J. Green Aldon Smith Jake Locker Christian Ponder Nick Fairley Ryan Kerrigan Corey Liuget Adrian Clayborn Danny Watkins Mark Ingram Cameron Heyward Guys who will bust completely: Cam Newton Tyron Smith Blaine Gabbert James Carpenter 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 442 Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Nick Failrey would have to be one of the worse DT prospects in the history of the draft to be a bust with all the talent on our Dline... Just sayin... The bust section for me is more about players that won't live up to their draft position. I'm not saying he's going to be a complete bust per say, it's just there are things about him I don't like and he's going to be way overshadowed by Suh. Edited May 2, 2011 by Shotgun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted May 2, 2011 Wow. Dunno' how Heyward is on none of the boom/Pro Bowl lists. The Steelers have a knack for getting the most out of their players. Heyward fell farther than he should have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted May 2, 2011 Wow. Dunno' how Heyward is on none of the boom/Pro Bowl lists. The Steelers have a knack for getting the most out of their players. Heyward fell farther than he should have. I agree but I'm never a fan of players with as much inconsistent tape as Heyward has. Sometimes he's dominant, sometimes he's really soft. Though if any team can eliminate the soft play, it's Pittsburgh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted May 2, 2011 I agree but I'm never a fan of players with as much inconsistent tape as Heyward has. Sometimes he's dominant, sometimes he's really soft. Though if any team can eliminate the soft play, it's Pittsburgh. Completely disagree on the inconsistent tape. OSU doesn't have an extremely aggressive defense. Heyward looking "soft" is Heyward not being instructed to rush every down and inflate his numbers like some college prospects. Have you seen the tape where he drops back into coverage, spies, et cetera? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted May 2, 2011 Completely disagree on the inconsistent tape. OSU doesn't have an extremely aggressive defense. Heyward looking "soft" is Heyward not being instructed to rush every down and inflate his numbers like some college prospects. Have you seen the tape where he drops back into coverage, spies, et cetera? I heard the same things about Vernon Gholston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted May 2, 2011 I heard the same things about Vernon Gholston. Do they play the same position? Did Heyward get drafted by a crappy team with a crappy coaching staff? I could go on and on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted May 2, 2011 Do they play the same position? Did Heyward get drafted by a crappy team with a crappy coaching staff? I could go on and on. We could both go on and on. Bottom line is you have your opinion and I have mine. Time will tell what happens, though I don't see Heyward getting a whole lot of playing time this year as long as Kiesel stays healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted May 2, 2011 Damn...lots of Clayborn hate...I disagree... Surprising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted May 2, 2011 Damn...lots of Clayborn hate...I disagree... Surprising. Not really Clayborn hate for me; I just think he would've been better suited in a 3-4. And after all, we can't predict 32 beasts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted May 2, 2011 Not really Clayborn hate for me; I just think he would've been better suited in a 3-4. And after all, we can't predict 32 beasts. lolwut? 3-4? No way man. I'm pretty sure Clayborn is a unanimous 4-3 DE. Even my man Mike Mayock says so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted May 2, 2011 lolwut? 3-4? No way man. I'm pretty sure Clayborn is a unanimous 4-3 DE. Even my man Mike Mayock says so... He can play in either but I personally believe he's a better fit in a 3-4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Durant4MVP Posted May 2, 2011 lolTyronSmithhate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phenomenal TJ 28 Posted May 2, 2011 We could both go on and on. Bottom line is you have your opinion and I have mine. Time will tell what happens, though I don't see Heyward getting a whole lot of playing time this year as long as Kiesel stays healthy. He'll be in the rotation for sure. Should get plenty of snaps, same with Hood actually. Both DE's are old and get tired fairly quickly. Our DL is going to be awesome if Heyward lives up to expectations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted May 2, 2011 He can play in either but I personally believe he's a better fit in a 3-4. Uh, Clayborn is 6'3" 280. That's short and undersized for a 3-4 DE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted May 2, 2011 Uh, Clayborn is 6'3" 280. That's short and undersized for a 3-4 DE. Not only that but apparently he was asked to gain some wait his senior year and when I watched the "Clayborn tour of One Buc Place" vid he jumped on the scale and said he's about 280-285 and said that Dominik and Morris told him he's gonna drop some weight to get his speed back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
videofreak8 5 Posted May 7, 2011 Glad Im not the only one who hates the Phil Taylor pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phenomenal TJ 28 Posted May 7, 2011 BUT OMG PHIL TAYLOR GUNNA TAKE ROETHLISBERGER DOWN Because getting 2.5 sacks in college means you can sack Ben Roethlisberger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
videofreak8 5 Posted May 7, 2011 Would have rather kept Shaun Rodgers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC 331 Posted April 17, 2014 Man, some of the best defenders got so much hate in the pre-draft this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cherry 1,302 Posted April 17, 2014 Need to do this for this year. I'll do one after the draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
