2014 Official Draft Thread

[Panamamike]

wow. Thin skin in this board. I actually find the comments and reactions quite amusing. I do not agree with much that Yuba says, but in some points I do. everyone taking small comments out of context, on both sides. The doldrums of the offseason are creating quite a group think. is his insistance on the need and value of upgrading the NT position really that different than others insistence on a high pick at WR? personally I value improving our pass rush and coverage over both. My ideal would be the first three picks going to pass rush, corner, and NT. The order being dependent in how the draft plays out. My preference being OLB in the first as I think the value drops off fastest at that position in this draft. I also agree that due to his size, and us already having Williams, I would rather we not draft Verrett. Yes, I think he is a good CB, but we have a similar guy on our roster. No, I do not want a smurf defensive backfield, so would prefer a corner like Fuller, or the kid from Rice, Gains even later if need be. I think Gaines is highly under-rated. Another guy to look at, if he clears medically, is the DT from Florida. He could be a steal in the third. Regardless, I have faith that TT knows which holes need to be filled, and will have a flexible plan to address them in the draft.

[Panamamike]

I was never a college coach, but I have long been the type of coach who gets drunk in bars and yells profanity-laden advice at TV screens.

I resemble that description as well.

[thelightningwill]

wow. Thin skin in this board. I actually find the comments and reactions quite amusing. I do not agree with much that Yuba says, but in some points I do. everyone taking small comments out of context, on both sides. The doldrums of the offseason are creating quite a group think. is his insistance on the need and value of upgrading the NT position really that different than others insistence on a high pick at WR? personally I value improving our pass rush and coverage over both. My ideal would be the first three picks going to pass rush, corner, and NT. The order being dependent in how the draft plays out. My preference being OLB in the first as I think the value drops off fastest at that position in this draft. I also agree that due to his size, and us already having Williams, I would rather we not draft Verrett. Yes, I think he is a good CB, but we have a similar guy on our roster. No, I do not want a smurf defensive backfield, so would prefer a corner like Fuller, or the kid from Rice, Gains even later if need be. I think Gaines is highly under-rated. Another guy to look at, if he clears medically, is the DT from Florida. He could be a steal in the third. Regardless, I have faith that TT knows which holes need to be filled, and will have a flexible plan to address them in the draft.

A Smurf defensive backfield would match the uniforms.

[Millionaire Wussy]

I was never a college coach, but I have long been the type of coach who gets drunk in bars and yells profanity-laden advice at TV screens.

Holy crap, I wasn't even drunk when I did it. Weird.

[Panama]

What you like tossing the hotdog down the hallway? Norvs a big pussy!

Sorry, I was referring to the size of the bun, not the dog.

[Panama]

You guys are going to make me start drinking.

I can recommend some lovely Scotch, bourbon, and rum. After tomorrow night I can join you.

[Panamamike]

I can recommend some lovely Scotch, bourbon, and rum. After tomorrow night I can join you.

I am partial to Zacapa 23 y old rum myself.

[Panama]

I am partial to Zacapa 23 y old rum myself.

[thelightningwill]

Drink electric Kool-Aid and hope for the best player available.

[Steve]

In my brief collegiate coaching stint, I always coached the tackler to drive his shoulder through the ball carrier's body and wrap up, with the helmet on the ball side and always see what you're hitting (to prevent neck injury). I was never comfortable coaching facemask into chest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXx3f9AO9Uw#t=15

I used the same technique as you when I was a player, and still believe if it is fairly safe. The only problem I have with it, it is difficult to practice without taking the guy to the ground, and the NFL doesn't allow you to practice that anymore except in full contact practices. And even if they did, teams don't, because it kept getting guys hurt in practice taking guys to the ground all the time.

The link I posted is the "new" way that is being recommended, in large part because it reduces head injuries. I'm not sure I buy thatcompletely. But, in the NFL, I think you can practice it more, and you will just get better tackling as a result. Seattle gave people the roadmap. You practice tackling every day, and then you don't give up a lot of cheap yards from missed tackles, and that is what makes the Seahawks defense so aggressive, because inherently their scheme is not. Their players and coaches make it aggressive by being fundamentally sound.

[bonehead]

I was never a college coach, but I have long been the type of coach who gets drunk in bars and yells profanity-laden advice at TV screens.

Did the teams respond to your motivational techniques?

[Mister Hoarse]

Sorry, I was referring to the size of the bun, not the dog.

Remember.. it's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the d... oh wait, that's fights.