2013 Draft Discussion Thread | Page 15

ChaunceyGardner · 2013-04-25T17:07:45-07:00

Post your musings on each pick here. Looks like the Chiefs are going fishering for a tackle.

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:00 PM

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Originally posted by dhp318:
Everyone just wants to compare any longish athletic black pass rusher to Smith. Fact is, Smith played inside a ton at Mizzou, and beat his man alot with a freeze move and using his hands so well. Ansah doesn't have that, although they are similar in size/build. Dion Jordan is nothing like Aldon Smith.

This. It takes a lot more than just measurables to be a good pass rusher. Aldon was insanely productive whenever he was out on the field, even when he was hurt he still played relatively well.

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:01 PM

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Originally posted by eastcoast49ersfan:
I don't see why Ziggy can't be as good or better than Aldon Smith eventually - he's bigger (an inch taller, 271 lbs with room to add more, arms are 35 1/8" compared to Smith's 35 3/8") and more athletic. There was no one else left at #5 with close to the upside of Ansah.

i have always thought Ziggy will be the best D player in this draft. Too bad we wont know for a few years

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:01 PM

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I think the Cards need to go with an offensive lineman here....or find a way to trade down.

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:01 PM

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btthepunk
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Please not Austin.

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:01 PM

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KezarLivin
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s**t... I really liked Cooper. Now I don't!!!

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:01 PM

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Dr_Bill_Walsh
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Cooper

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

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ParkingLotPimpin
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Mr. Cooper

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

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pdizo916
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#8 gets interesting.

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

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Best player in the draft. Damn. That blows!!!!

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

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not surprising

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

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SoCal9er
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Bummer they selected Cooper. I wanted Chilo Rachal to be a starter for Arizona.

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

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ChaunceyGardner
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Great pick for Arizona

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

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I guess this means Chilo wont start

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

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this is a fat top 10.

Apr 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM

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Originally posted by dhp318:
Everyone just wants to compare any longish athletic black pass rusher to Smith. Fact is, Smith played inside a ton at Mizzou, and beat his man alot with a freeze move and using his hands so well. Ansah doesn't have that, although they are similar in size/build. Dion Jordan is nothing like Aldon Smith.

Ziggy needs to learn how to use his arm length better, but the 2 of them have freakishly long arms and strength to go with it that allows them to pull off that freeze move. I agree Jordan is nothing like Smith - he's a better athlete in space but doesn't have his strength or arm length, but Ansah has incredible potential.