it seems we're stuck with the draft...

[MiraclesHappen07]

ahhh well sounds like we'll be taking the patriots way at doing things. Going after second tier guys and drafting who fit or scheme! lol And tyron? really?

[BeastsoftheNFCeast]

Is Tryon really that good? I go to school where I cant watch the Skins games, but I saw all the preseason games and he honestly looked like the worst player out there. Did he really improve that much?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Can you elaborate more on what people are saying about Tryon?

Came in very raw, but has picked up on the "mental aspects" of playing defense very quickly (his attention to detail in the film room was previously a knock on him). Played smart football, meaning he didn't miss his assignments, embarass himself, or force teammates to cover for his mistakes, when he got on the field last year. Probably won't ever be a #1 or #2 CB, but has a bright future as a nickel back.

Also, being considered to return kicks this year.

[ChickenMonkey]

Screw the FA's , our draft could be special if the front office runs it correctly

Start by trading down with Detroit to #20 Add a 2nd and a 5th

1st #20 Clint Sintim OLB (Starter)
2nd #33 Jamon Meredith OT(starter)
3rd #80 Andy Levitre OG (starter)
5th #129 Brandon Williams DE
5th#142 Jason Williams OLB
6th #173 Joe Burnett CB (bye bye Tryon or Westbrook)

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by ChickenMonkey

Screw the FA's , our draft could be special if the front office runs it correctly

Start by trading down with Detroit to #20 Add a 2nd and a 5th

1st #20 Clint Sintim OLB (Starter)
2nd #33 Jamon Meredith OT(starter)
3rd #80 Andy Levitre OG (starter)
5th #129 Brandon Williams DE
5th#142 Jason Williams OLB
6th #173 Joe Burnett CB (bye bye Tryon or Westbrook)

Sounds like you follow college ball (closely). I don't so have no idea whether it's realistic to get three starters from the draft in rounds 1,2, and 3. However, I'll just point out that would be a major feat for the FO being our 3 rd pick from '08 may never be ready to start.

[LandrySlice]

If Tryon even gets on the field this year (besides special teams) I will be shocked, he SUCKS ASS!

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by ChickenMonkey

Screw the FA's , our draft could be special if the front office runs it correctly

Start by trading down with Detroit to #20 Add a 2nd and a 5th

1st #20 Clint Sintim OLB (Starter)
2nd #33 Jamon Meredith OT(starter)
3rd #80 Andy Levitre OG (starter)
5th #129 Brandon Williams DE
5th#142 Jason Williams OLB
6th #173 Joe Burnett CB (bye bye Tryon or Westbrook)

Are you saying trade our #13 for the Lions #20, plus their 2nd and 5th?

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Are you saying trade our #13 for the Lions #20, plus their 2nd and 5th?

We'll see if Mayhew is willing to help his old friends from DC.

[The Goat]

How/when do we know whether comp picks are headed our way?

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Are you saying trade our #13 for the Lions #20, plus their 2nd and 5th?

Great deal if we could get it. Even Detroit's not that stupid. Not with Mayhew there.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by The Goat

How/when do we know whether comp picks are headed our way?

I dont think we lost any free agents last year that would give us any picks.

[SmootSmack]

Compensatory picks are decided in late March. We might at best get a 7th rounder or two for Pierson Prioleau and Vernon Fox, I think.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Compensatory picks are decided in late March. We might at best get a 7th rounder or two for Pierson Prioleau and Vernon Fox, I think.

Lame. Thanks.

[GridIron26]

^^ hey we got Chris Horton w/ our 7th rd pick.. So who knows?

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Compensatory picks are decided in late March. We might at best get a 7th rounder or two for Pierson Prioleau and Vernon Fox, I think.

There are going to be some UDFA prospects out there so extra picks would allow us to take them before someone else has a chance. I'll take all we can get!