Suh on top
by Ryan Van Bibber on Dec 9, 2009 4:23 PM CST
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PrintI know we have plenty of folks around these parts who would love to see Nebraska DT and potential Heisman winner Ndamukong Suh as part of the St. Louis Rams when the dust settles after next year's draft. It's hard not to like the rare defensive guy in the Heisman mix and a player many regard as the best prospect in college football.
Football Outsiders has something to satisfy your Suh cravings today with an overview of the prospect in their weekly Cover-3 article. Here's NFL draft guru Rob Rang, quoted in the piece, on Suh:
What makes Suh so rare is not that he has the physical attributes -- size, strength, agility, explosiveness -- teams are looking for at the position. It is instead that that he combines these physical skills with the attributes even more critical to success in the NFL: technique, passion and durability. It is what makes Suh the prohibitive favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick of the 2010 NFL draft
Rang's not the first to say that Suh could be the first overall pick, so let's break it down from the potential first overall picking teams. Right now, the draft order goes Cleveland, St. Louis and Tampa Bay. If Tampa Bay were the first overall pick, I'd say Suh was a slam dunk for them, especially since they have a first round QB who is looking pretty good for them down the road in Josh Freeman. What about Cleveland? There's a lot going on with the Browns that make this difficult. Do they keep Mangini and the 3-4? If so, is he an option at DE in a 3-4? Or do the Browns get another QB?
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#1 Pick
If rams and tampa and st louis are all 1-11 right now how do they determine that Cleveland is number 1 for picking????
I'm guessing you mean the browns, tampa and st. louis
but I believe it goes by strength of schedule. We had an easier schedule, so therefore, we pick later.
I believe in 2010
The easier schedule picks earlier
Doesn’t matter who it is right now, Too many intangibles. Not only do we need to lose but we need our opponents to lose. It’s the exact reverse of the BCS formula for strength of schedule.
it was CLE, STL, TB on Dec. 9
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Dec 9, 2009 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
I hate to be a Browns and Bucs fan
But look how many people were dead set against rooting for us to lose 4 weeks ago
Yes! We're number one!
Cleveland beats the Steelers and drops to the third pick in the first round. I guess that’s good, because it means we can take the guy we want, or hope someone else will pull a Ditka and give us a boatload of picks for the top one. It’s really sad when your big hope for the season is to be so bad you get the top pick in the draft.
NFL Week 14-17!
Where the Suh sweepstakes happens! :D
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
by TrojanRam on Dec 9, 2009 5:41 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I think Suh is a beast
but if there’s no QB in the second round that are worth a shot I pick a QB in the first round. QBs are more important than DTs
I think you're right, Suh is a #1 overall pick
I don;t think he’s dropping to the Rams. It’s time to look at who really might be there at 4
by CoachConnors on Dec 10, 2009 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
There is something written that says the Rams like 1-2 DTs more than Suh
So if we have a choice out of all of the DTs will probably end up with McCoy, or Cody. I hate to be the one that delivers this news, but Suh looks like a long shot for the Rams. Best to move on now before we all get even more attached. He will most likely not be a Ram next season. It says we want more of a run stuffing DT like Cody. I don’t like this news more than anyone else, but it is true.
Can't think of a good sig
I was listening to Sirius
and on the show Movin The Chains, a Rams fan called and asked Gil Brandt what he thinks the Rams would do in the draft………Gil’s answer wasnt anything we dont already know, he said we need a QB and D line help, he had nothing but praise for Mr Suh, saying that he demands double teams all the time and is a game changer…..thats what i’ve always been saying, that we need a difference maker, wether it be a QB or DT.I just hope he’s not a Glenn Dorsey or Vernon Gholston, but the Suh idea is starting to grow on me…………..how would this look…….DE-Long DT-Suh DT-Ryan DE-Everson Griffen(USC)?……….get a good OLB in FA and more depth along the DL……..we would have a scary D next year
I Want The Rams Back In LA....The More They Lose The More Of A Chance That It Will Happen....Sorry St Louis You Cant Keep A Team(Twice)...Rams Come Home....We'll Be Here For You When You Do
SC Scouting report:
Everson Griffen is about as impressive as it gets physically. He takes plays off at TIMES, but he’s an excellent rush DE that can drop back in coverage (since Spags likes to stunt like that). I’m pretty sure he’s gonna go, and looks like a 2nd rounder right now, but I think he’ll climb given his physical skills will likely leave an impression on scouts. I’d say he can go as high as 20 if he has a good combine.
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
I'm a megaTrojan...
…but I will say Brian Price has been impressive his entire career. As a matter of fact, his name should be mentioned a lot more than it is. Great DT.
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
Suh on Jim Rome right now
Rome says you can go to his website and downlaod the interveiw if you missed it. Google.
USC defenders not good picks this year
defense is rebuilding after losing stars the past 2-3 years! In fact, only OL looks good for USC draftees.
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