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4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Patrick Willis, LB, Mississippi
Willis, who went No. 11 to the 49ers in 2007, has positioned himself to take the torch from Ray Lewis as the best middle linebacker in the game. In three seasons, Willis has earned three Pro Bowl bids, and won the 2007 Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
10. Houston Texans
Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan
Staley was a late first-round pick (28th overall) to the 49ers in 2007, but his play as a pro would make him a more coveted talent in this 2007 draft do-over. Staley has become one of the better players at the position, and his versatility (capable of playing right or left tackle) would make him a prized commodity at this point in the draft.
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2007 Draft Redo: Willis goes 4th, Staley goes 10th - not bad!
Jan 26, 2011 at 12:23 PM
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Jan 26, 2011 at 12:27 PM
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This is kinda old.
Edit: But still cool!
Edit: But still cool!
[ Edited by Leathaface on Jan 26, 2011 at 12:28 PM ]
Jan 26, 2011 at 12:33 PM
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OTB
Jan 26, 2011 at 2:47 PM
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I wonder if Jamarcus Russell would go undrafted in a mulligan draft?
Jan 26, 2011 at 3:18 PM
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Too bad we can't do coaching re hires.
Jan 26, 2011 at 4:49 PM
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In 2006 it would have us take Rodgers #1...
Jan 26, 2011 at 4:52 PM
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Originally posted by Young2Rice:
In 2006 it would have us take Rodgers #1...
2005
Jan 26, 2011 at 5:18 PM
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In 2008, Kentwan Balmer goes in the 6th-7th
Jan 26, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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We did well that year. Missed some other years.
Jan 26, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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Originally posted by jones49:Originally posted by Young2Rice:
In 2006 it would have us take Rodgers #1...
2005
Do you HONESTLY think Rodgers would've done better if he was in Smith's situation ? Having to learn 6 or so different offenses, injured shoulder, terrible line, no good receivers to throw to. Rodgers had Favre to sit behind for 3 years, same offense his whole career, has a pro line, & one of the best receiving cores.
Jan 26, 2011 at 5:56 PM
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Originally posted by BayStreamin510:Originally posted by jones49:Originally posted by Young2Rice:
In 2006 it would have us take Rodgers #1...
2005
Do you HONESTLY think Rodgers would've done better if he was in Smith's situation ? Having to learn 6 or so different offenses, injured shoulder, terrible line, no good receivers to throw to. Rodgers had Favre to sit behind for 3 years, same offense his whole career, has a pro line, & one of the best receiving cores.
He certainly wouldn't be as bad as Alex Smith. Could you really argue he'd be anything worse than a top 15?
Jan 26, 2011 at 6:05 PM
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Originally posted by BayStreamin510:Originally posted by jones49:Originally posted by Young2Rice:
In 2006 it would have us take Rodgers #1...
2005
Do you HONESTLY think Rodgers would've done better if he was in Smith's situation ? Having to learn 6 or so different offenses, injured shoulder, terrible line, no good receivers to throw to. Rodgers had Favre to sit behind for 3 years, same offense his whole career, has a pro line, & one of the best receiving cores.
honestly, HELL YEAH!!!
when you got it, you got it. Smith doesn't have it, sorry!
Jan 26, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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NFL.com's picks aren't bad either. Woodley-Posluznzy is a great pair of 1st rounders.
Jan 26, 2011 at 6:36 PM
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Interesting that Kolb is listed as the best QB from that draft...seeing him as a first rounder, would you trade a 2nd for him??? I'd be OK with it I guess.
Jan 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM
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Originally posted by OregonNiner87:Originally posted by BayStreamin510:Originally posted by jones49:Originally posted by Young2Rice:
In 2006 it would have us take Rodgers #1...
2005
Do you HONESTLY think Rodgers would've done better if he was in Smith's situation ? Having to learn 6 or so different offenses, injured shoulder, terrible line, no good receivers to throw to. Rodgers had Favre to sit behind for 3 years, same offense his whole career, has a pro line, & one of the best receiving cores.
He certainly wouldn't be as bad as Alex Smith. Could you really argue he'd be anything worse than a top 15?
With a line like ours, of course. No QB can be good without a line. Look at Peyton, he usually never gets touched. & When he does, he screws up. Brady doesn't do well when his line doesn't do well either. You can't rely on a QB alone to determine whether or not he's good or not. Think about it this way. Every quarterback is good, otherwise they wouldn't be in the NFL right now. The reason why they are better than others is because of the players & coaches around them. It's a TEAM effort. Exactly why Alex, with the worse team, didn't so as well as Rodgers, with a very good line & receiving core, took them to the Super Bowl.