Final words - pre-draft
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I’ve been all over the Web for the last month, following mock drafts, checking stats and scouting reports, and watchin video. I could probably recite every NFL team’s depth chart from memory at this point. I realize I’m nothing more than a fan with an opinion, but I’d like to share some last-minute thoughts prior to this weekend, and try to prove some so-called “experts” wrong.
1. The Texans will not draft a cornerback. The “in” thing over the last week has been to slot Leon Hall or Darrelle Revis in the number 10 pick, but if the folks in charge down in Houston have either a brain or a pulse — they don’t even need both — they will draft one of the top five offensive linemen. They just put the future of their franchise in the hands of the capable, but inexperienced, Matt Schaub. Not giving him protection up front would essentially be inviting David Carr deja vu. After the top four or five linemen, the dropoff into the next tier is pretty steep, so they need to get the talent available as soon as possible in the draft.
2. If Adrian Peterson does fall beyond the top five, he also slides past Minnesota. LaRon Landry is considered to be the defensive prospect with the best guarantee of a return on investment in the NFL, and the Vikings had a dreadful secondary in 2006. Passing on Landry would be one of the biggest mistakes of the draft, even with Peterson there for the taking.
3. Tennessee will not — I repeat, will NOT — draft a cornerback in the first round. Yes, the loss of Adam “PacMan” Jones for at least the first 10 games is a huge hit for this team. However, they have capable guys behind him, and they don’t want two ridiculously high-priced corners on their roster for 2008 when Jones returns.
And that’s my final word. We’ll see what tomorrow brings.
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