tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16026927869015763.post132014776882824317..comments2021-05-04T16:10:12.739-04:00Comments on I Mashed In Little League: 2011 NFL Draft Prospects – Running Backtalbuchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13119314235317540650noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16026927869015763.post-28379100557094686432010-10-17T22:55:18.116-04:002010-10-17T22:55:18.116-04:00Right now I'd have to say that Ryan Williams i...Right now I'd have to say that Ryan Williams is worth that high of a pick. I think there's a big gap from Williams to Murray. One I see as a legit three down back and the other as a nice complimentary back to someone like LeSean McCoy in Philly. I'm impressed with Murray's improved strength this year. He looks more durable and capable of taking a pounding, but he still runs too high sometimes. Really it's a combination of running high and hard; leaves himself open for big hits, injuries, and turnovers.<br /><br />I'll get to the OL eventually, TPE, but they'll probably be the last group I rank and publicize. I like to take my time with them for a couple of reasons. One, it's the area (especially the interior guys) I have the hardest time getting enough good looks at. And two, I like to see how guys match up against some big names/talent before drawing too strong of a conclusion either way on a guy. <br /><br />We're in tough shape without Faine. There's a noticeable drop off to Zuttah, and then you're thin at guard with a huffing and puffing Vincent starting next to him. Trueblood is Trueblood, and he's ideally upgraded as well. They need to develop or find some talent at C, LG, and RT; whether that comes via the draft (more likely) or free agency. The bodies they've been shuffling around the last couple of years (Lee, Dotson, Fulton, Dile, Compas, etc.) just haven't made any kind of breakthrough. We need to get a lot better here; either coach them up better or draft/sign better talent. They'll likely draft a lineman or two; just doubt it will be done that high since you typically only do that if you're going LT, and we have Penn locked up (for better or worse) there. <br /><br />If I had to guess right now, I think their first pick will be a pass rusher, safety, running back, MLB, or offensive tackle. It will be too early to go guard or center (even though I agree that those positions need to be addressed), and they're not going to take a receiver in the first. I would love more than anything for Patrick Peterson (CB, LSU) to be our first pick, but I won’t hold my breath. He's hands down my favorite college prospect and is IMO the best corner to come along in years. As craptastic as Talib looked today in person, the guy is still an emerging stud. Lining up two dynamic playmaking corners who can go 1 on 1 outside frees you up to be a little more aggressive with the rest of your defense.talbuchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119314235317540650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16026927869015763.post-81053838361135312452010-10-15T19:58:51.336-04:002010-10-15T19:58:51.336-04:00Let's stipulate that things will play out as w...Let's stipulate that things will play out as we all think they eventually will, and the Bucs are sitting with, say, the 12th pick in the draft. In your estimation, are any of these guys worth that sort of value? Is the gap between the most highly ranked player to the lowest on your list large enough to warrant taking the former at 12 rather than waiting for the latter at 44? I like that Murray kid, but 'I see a lot of Darren McFadden in him' is not an endorsment Mr. Murray is likely to put on his resume. <br /><br />I will wait with anticipation for your O-line breakdown. If the Bucs are in the top half of the draft, I think that's where they go. Faine has been injured twice for prolonged periods in two years, and my eyes tell me he has lost some athleticism. As I have said before, Zuttah is fine as a depth player, but he isnt a starting NFL lineman. Left guard is being manned by a competent journeyman, but he isn't much for getting to the second level. I really cannot see them taking any other position if a highly rated guard is sitting there in the top half of the draft. Or am I missing something obvious? <br /><br />TPEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com