2017 Draft Thread

[Blue Thunder]

I would hate that pick.....It's got to be Edge or CB. Why do they have to draft a running back at all? Gore will finish off his contract. Take 6 defensive guys and one OL to either replace Harrison or upgrade on Haeg or Good. Those guys are decent depth not playoff caliber lineman, at least not yet.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

I would hate that pick.....It's got to be Edge or CB. Why do they have to draft a running back at all? Gore will finish off his contract. Take 6 defensive guys and one OL to either replace Harrison or upgrade on Haeg or Good. Those guys are decent depth not playoff caliber lineman, at least not yet.

I'll be surprised if Ballard doesn't take this route. The guy is defense first and he has a clean slate. The cupboard is so bare that he could start transitioning to a 4-3 if he so desired.

[apballin]

I don't want the Williams dude at all,

I'd take Peppers over him anyday

[sherck]

Originally Posted by apballin

I don't want the Williams dude at all,

I'd take Peppers over him anyday

I agree that Tim Williams scares me. Relatively limited reps in college and the off the field stuff.

Careful vetting pkease, Ballard.

Cheers.

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[natagu23]

Originally Posted by sherck

I agree that Tim Williams scares me. Relatively limited reps in college and the off the field stuff.

Careful vetting pkease, Ballard.

Cheers.

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I watched Tim Williams during the college playoffs. The guy doesn't impress me. He lacks pass rush moves imo.

For a lot of these pass rushers, once they get stopped by tackle on their speed rush, they're done.

No counters, no swim moves, bull rush etc.

Williams is good against the run which is always a plus. Alabama's whole defense was good against run for that matter.

[ukcolt]

I am always a little wary when looking at guys from the likes of Bama, Ohio St, and previously USC, as yeah they are talented guys, but it is always easier to look good when you have lots of other guys around you who are also high quality guys who are often assignment sound. I am not saying that they are not necessarily the best players in the nation, but i sometimes wonder just how good they might appear to be if they were playing for a mid level team.

[Mr. Session]

Originally Posted by natagu23

I watched Tim Williams during the college playoffs. The guy doesn't impress me. He lacks pass rush moves imo.

For a lot of these pass rushers, once they get stopped by tackle on their speed rush, they're done.

No counters, no swim moves, bull rush etc.

Williams is good against the run which is always a plus. Alabama's whole defense was good against run for that matter.

I felt like Williams had a good jump and speed rush, that's about it.

What do you think about Anderson? Outside of Foster I'm hard pressed to give you a better linebacker out of Alabama right now.

Anderson is strong and his technique is impressive. He knows how to use his hands.

[FatDT]

I think if Derek Barnett is there when we pick, take him and adjust the defense to more even fronts. He could maybe develop into an OLB but right now we need talent more than we need scheme fit.

[natagu23]

Originally Posted by Mr. Session

I felt like Williams had a good jump and speed rush, that's about it.

What do you think about Anderson? Outside of Foster I'm hard pressed to give you a better linebacker out of Alabama right now.

Anderson is strong and his technique is impressive. He knows how to use his hands.

You mentioned it. The guy has some violent hands. I love how stout he is on the edge. He doesnt have the highest ceiling, but he has a pretty high floor if that makes sense. He's a football player. We need football players.

Well coached. Professional approach to the game.

I wouldnt mind taking a look at him in the 2nd or 3rd round.