SteVo+ 3,702 Posted February 12, 2012 Notable Draft Picks Round One 1. Cincinnati Bengals: Ty Campbell, QB, Missouri 2. Chicago Bears: Luke Harvey, HB, Colorado 3. Houston Texans: Jeff Miller, OT, Oklahoma 4. New Orleans Saints: Lee Buckley, WR, Florida 5. Arizona Cardinals: Minister of Defense, DE, TGPU ... 8. Oakland Raiders: Devin Miles, CB, TGPU 9. New York Giants: Hawg Powah, TE, TGPU ... 12. Cleveland Browns: Joel Beastmode, DE, TGPU ... 14. Denver Broncos: Sebastian Stevenson, SS, TGPU ... 19. Seattle Seahawks: Taylor Green, OT, TGPU ... 24. Dallas Cowboys: Dez Ryan, FS, TGPU Round Two 34. Chicago Bears: G.A. Eagle, DT, TGPU 35. Washington Redskins: Jonathan Maverick, CB, TGPU ... 39. Detroit Lions: Phil Manutz, C, TGPU ... 46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Arlen Milsap, DT, TGPU ... 48. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brian Towes, OG, TGPU Round Three 71. Atlanta Falcons: Sean Brock, OLB, TGPU Round Seven 208. Jacksonville Jaguars: Rasputin Krawnka, MLB, TGPU Rookie Analysis DE Minister of Defense Contract: 7 years, $47.1M; $9.87M signing bonus Ratings: 86 OVR, 83 SPD, 90 AGI, 89 ACC, 86 STR, 62 TAK, 60 AWR Analysis: The Minister should be a starter from day one for Arizona, a team in full-blown rebuilding mode. While the Cardinals have a decent secondary, Defense is a step towards improving the front seven. It is worth noting that he joins two former college teammates, Majin Matthews and Logan Virgil, in Arizona. CB Devin Miles Contract: 6 years, $39.6M; $8.76M signing bonus Ratings: 88 OVR, 96 SPD, 95 AGI, 97 ACC, 89 JMP, 80 CTH, 70 AWR Analysis: Miles is the missing piece in an already-talented secondary for Oaklad. He will start opposite DeAngelo Hall (92 OVR) right away, his only competition being former 5th round pick Duane Williams (76 OVR); he and Hall could become a very formidable duo. TE Hawg Powah Contract: 6 years, $21.9M; $4.26M signing bonus Ratings: 87 OVR, 80 SPD, 82 AGI, 79 ACC, 77 CTH, 65 RBK, 84 BTK, 68 AWR Analysis: The Giants have tried and failed to acquire talent at wide receiver for Carson Palmer (90 OVR) to throw to, but Powah will be an immediate starter at tight end, and gives Palmer a big target that will hopefully allow New York's receivers to be more productive. DE Joel Beastmode Contract: 5 years, $38.4M; $8.6M signing bonus Ratings: 86 OVR, 81 SPD, 85 AGI, 84 ACC, 85 STR, 67 TAK, 65 AWR Analysis: Beastmode's physical attributes give him a lot of potential, and he'll have the advantage of sitting for at least a year behind Will Smith (95 OVR). He'll see plenty of snaps in passing situations, and if he progresses nicely, there's no reason he won't overtake Smith on the depth chart at some point. SS Sebastian Stevenson Contract: 5 years, $25.4M; $2.57M signing bonus Ratings: 88 OVR, 89 SPD, 94 AGI, 96 ACC, 79 TAK, 73 AWR Analysis: Stevenson is re-united with former TGPU teammate (and co-captain) Jay Cuda in Denver. Outside of Elvis Dumervil (89 OVR), the Broncos defense is lacking talent and leadership. Stevenson will get the opportunity to start immediately. OT Taylor Green Contract: 5 years, $26.2M; $5.8M signing bonus Ratings: 82 OVR, 80 AGI, 99 ACC, 92 STR, 84 RBK, 89 PBK, 61 AWR Analysis: If Green wants to start right away, he'll have to beat out veteran Marvel Smith (87 OVR) to protect Kyle Orton's (91 OVR) blind side. But even if he doesn't, Smith is entering a contract year and figures not to be re-signed at age 35. FS Dez Ryan Contract: 5 years, $20.2M; $3.75M signing bonus Ratings: 83 OVR, 91 SPD, 92 AGI, 90 ACC, 66 CTH, 66 TAK, 73 AWR Analysis: The Cowboys have spent a lot of money in bolstering their high-powered offense, but Ryan is part of a youth movement on defense. He should have no trouble beating out Paul Oliver (78 OVR) for a starting job, and if he can dodge the character concerns that hurt his draft stock, he could end up being a steal for Dallas. DT G.A. Eagle Contract: 3 years, $23.8M; $4.5M signing bonus Ratings: 85 OVR, 71 AGI, 72 ACC, 96 STR, 82 TAK, 66 AWR Analysis: All the big names of Chicago's once elite defense (Harris, Urlacher, Briggs) are gone, and the Bears defense is in rebuilding mode. At 368 lbs, Eagle should be a nice start to that rebuilding effort. He'll be a starter immediately in the trenches. CB Jonathan Maverick Contract: 3 years, $21M; $3.69M signing bonus Ratings: 84 OVR, 95 SPD, 93 AGI, 94 ACC, 92 JMP, 70 CTH, 64 AWR Analysis: Maverick enters an interesting situation at cornerback. Washington has two capable starters in Carlos Rogers (88 OVR) and Terrence McGee (88 OVR), but both are entering contract years and both are 31 years old. Meanwhile, the Redskins also spent their 3rd round draft pick on a corner, Matt McCullar (84 OVR). Maverick will have to earn time in nickel packages this year, but should certainly see an increase in playing time next season. C Phil Manutz Contract: 3 years, $11.6M; $2.46M signing bonus Ratings: 84 OVR, 75 AGI, 73 ACC, 94 STR, 84 PBK, 88 RBK, 67 AWR Analysis: The Lions will turn their offense over to last year's 7th overall pick Doug Jones (85 OVR) this season, and Manutz figures to be the long-term answer at center to snap him the football. He'll have to beat out veteran Dominic Raiola (86 OVR) for the starting center job, but he could also see playing time at left guard until Raiola's contract is up at the end of this season. DT Arlen Milsap Contract: 3 years, $18.4M; $3.54M signing bonus Ratings: 83 OVR, 73 AGI, 72 ACC, 96 STR, 78 TAK, 61 AWR Analysis: Milsap joins a defensive line that includes two top 10 picks in Gaines Adams (90 OVR) and Raymond McClendon (84 OVR), both defensive ends. Milsap, meanwhile, will have no trouble earning a starting job at defensive tackle right away, and his boost could make things easier on Tampa's below-average linebacking corps. OG Brian Towes Contract: 3 years, $13.5M; $2.67M signing bonus Ratings: 83 OVR, 69 AGI, 82 ACC, 96 STR, 78 PBK, 92 RBK, 62 AWR Analysis: Jacksonville continues to help its talented offense by building in the trenches. Towes essentially has no competition and should start at left guard immediately. His pass blocking will need some refining and may not make David Garrard (93 OVR) happy, but he is a mauler in the run game and should open plenty of holes for Maurice Jones-Drew (92 OVR). OLB Sean Brock Contract: 3 years, $8.58M; $1.56M signing bonus Ratings: 82 OVR, 80 SPD, 83 AGI, 82 ACC, 83 STR, 79 TAK, 66 AWR Analysis: The Falcons got a surprising Pro Bowl season from Freddie Keiaho (97 OVR) last season, but he is entering a contract year and Atlanta may not be able to re-sign him. Brock gives them insurance at weak-side linebacker. A versatile player, Brock could also see some snaps at strong-side linebacker since Curtis Lofton (81 OVR) has yet to pan out. MLB Rasputin Krawnka Contract: 3 years, $4.41M; $420K signing bonus Ratings: 77 OVR, 81 SPD, 86 AGI, 84 ACC, 84 STR, 75 TAK, 71 AWR Analysis: Fairly talented and well-rounded for a 7th round pick, Krawnka provides quality depth at the very least, though the chances of him beating out Leon Williams (83 OVR) for a starting job are thin. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanbrock 1,684 Posted February 12, 2012 Brock will make all those who passed on him deeply regret it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathias 394 Posted February 12, 2012 FS Dez Ryan Contract: 5 years, $20.2M; $3.75M signing bonus Ratings: 83 OVR, 91 SPD, 92 AGI, 90 ACC, 66 CTH, 66 TAK, 73 AWR Analysis: The Cowboys have spent a lot of money in bolstering their high-powered offense, but Ryan is part of a youth movement on defense. He should have no trouble beating out Paul Oliver (78 OVR) for a starting job, and if he can dodge the character concerns that hurt his draft stock, he could end up being a steal for Dallas. Save me a spot in that Ring of Honor, Jerry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted February 12, 2012 Top 5 draft pick Vin, Sarge, and I are destined to make the Cardinals relevant again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanbrock 1,684 Posted February 12, 2012 13 players in the first 3 rounds. Shouldn't be a surprise for arguably the greatest college team in history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted February 12, 2012 More like Arizona Crusaders. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangy 19 Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) So Sean and I are both at the Falcons, TGPU either side of the ball bitches. Stevo also any chance on getting updates on the guys who got drafted last year. Just so we know where we stand begining of the year? Edited February 12, 2012 by Ducky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted February 12, 2012 So Sean and I are both at the Falcons, TGPU either side of the ball bitches. Stevo also any chance on getting updates on the guys who got drafted last year. Just so we know where we stand begining of the year? You mean you want to know what your player's chances of being a starter are? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangy 19 Posted February 12, 2012 You mean you want to know what your player's chances of being a starter are? Yes please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted February 12, 2012 Yes please No problem. In fact, I'll provide updates on all six guys who were drafted last year in terms of whether they'll be starting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick 791 Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) CB Jonathan Maverick Contract: 3 years, $21M; $3.69M signing bonus Ratings: 84 OVR, 95 SPD, 93 AGI, 94 ACC, 92 JMP, 70 CTH, 64 AWR Analysis: Maverick enters an interesting situation at cornerback. Washington has two capable starters in Carlos Rogers (88 OVR) and Terrence McGee (88 OVR), but both are entering contract years and both are 31 years old. Meanwhile, the Redskins also spent their 3rd round draft pick on a corner, Matt McCullar (84 OVR). Maverick will have to earn time in nickel packages this year, but should certainly see an increase in playing time next season. I would get drafted by the Washington Redskins. At least Dan gave me a pretty good salary at $7m a year. Edited February 12, 2012 by Maverick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
