Todd, your man Jimmy Smith (CB) is being targeted with big Red Flag right now ... admitted drug use, etc ... wonder how far he'll fall -- far enough for a 2d or 3d RD pick ??
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I can't see us investing in a CB before the 4th round if we do at all. Especially with Will Allen supposedly coming back(?).
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why? you don't like to groom a position in advance so we're not stuck possibly having to reach for a player of need and then play him as a rookie which could ultimately jeopardize a season?
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I'm not sure if he falls that far, but I hope he does! He seems like he's matured and grown from this, but I could be wrong.
This could also be a last second smoke screen for teams like TB or Pitt (and Balt/Philly) who could really use the guy. -
Groom for what position? We already have two young starters at CB, and another who look like hes being groomed for the nickel role.
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this one doesn't look like a smoke screen, failed drug tests, admitted usage, kids out of wedlock ... way too much for smoke screen. no one doubts his talent though .....
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I was under the impression that Nolan is better suited for the outside.
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Impression is an understatement. Carrol doesnt have the feet to play inside. If anything we'd move Vontae inside when we go nickel. Ideally, we draft a guy play specifically for that role (and return kicks?). With the amount of 3-4 wide sets in the NFL now, you almost have to have a "nickel" corner. Simply using your 3rd corner is asking for trouble.
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Are the two mutually exclusive? The nickel CB is the one that plays in nickel formations.
Either way, I'm not sure why you would spend a 1st or 2nd round pick on someone that wont be playing in your base formation. Especially when your QB had a negative TD-INT ratio.