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Open Thread: 2010 NFL Draft, Rd. 3

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At #54 overall, the Bengals selected Florida defensive end Carlos Dunlap. Taylor Mays went a few picks sooner, and the fourth wide receiver in the draft, Golden Tate, didn't go until 60. The Ravens added solid defenders in Sergio Kindle (if healthy) and Terrance Cody. With the addition of Dunlap, the Bengals may have their defensive ends of the future. There are motivational and motor questions with Dunlap, as there were last year with Michael Johnson when the Bengals drafted him in the 3rd round. But if both guys overcome motivational issues (hi, Coach Zimmer), they could be pass rushing forces to reckon with.

This thread will serve as an open discussion thread for the rest of Friday night's draft, which is essentially the third round starting in roughly 15 minutes. 

Welcome to Cincinnati, Mr. Dunlap!

SI's Ross Tucker has some analysis:

The Bengals continue their trend of drafting the most talented player available by taking Carlos Dunlap, a defensive end from Florida with rare physical ability. Dunlap had off-field issues and his passion for the game has been questioned. The Bengals needed a defensive end, however, and head coach Marvin Lewis is betting he can bring the best out of Dunlap.

More!

National Football Post: A boom or bust guy. Has as much talent as any defensive lineman in the draft. However, he has an inconsistent motor and takes far to many plays off.

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Reedy: Zimmer said people at UF and investigations they did consider Dunlap's DUI a one-time shot #bengals

Dunlap will start out at LDE but could eventually become a DT on third downs. #bengals #nfldraft

Zimmer likes Dunlap's versatility. Sees him as an inside or outside rusher #bengals #nfldraft

Dunlap will help them pressure the quarterback, I just think he went a round too high to the #bengals

C. Trent: Dunlap: 'that was my 1st and last incident. if you're going to have an incident, you better learn from it'

Dunlap is at 280, #Bengals think he can play at 300-305

Zimmer: 'we need a better pass rush and hopefully we can get him worked into the pass rush situations'

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by Alexneyer on Apr 23, 2010 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

2nd round

I was really, really hoping they’d take Shipley. That kid is going to be VERY good. Great hands, great speed, very good punt returner. Smart. Going to stay out of trouble. And I think would have started alongside Ocho and Bryant. Yes, I think he is already better than Caldwell.

by SoonerfanTU on Apr 23, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd be shocked if he was around

in 10-15 picks.

Unless there is an injury I don’t know about. I think this kid is going to be outstanding. And I’m a Sooner, and he is a Longhorn, so I’m suppose to hate him.

Guess we’ll find out.

by SoonerfanTU on Apr 23, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

3rd round should be

Carlton mitchell and Major Wright

by Jaydolla on Apr 23, 2010 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

small

carson likes big receivers ask laverneus coles

by bshep0909 on Apr 23, 2010 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Decker
Excellent work ethic and respected team leader. Puts team first and willing to play with pain. Two-time academic All-Big Ten selection and recorded highest Wonderlic Score (43) at the Combine. A dual sport athlete that played baseball at Minnesota.

Instinctive, savvy route runner. Does a great job of locating soft spots in zone. Quick burst off the line and can drive defender back on his heels. But he does take a bit too long getting in and out of breaks. Has a tendency to round off some routes and could do a better job of using hands to get off of press coverage. Minnesota put him in motion frequently to give him help off the line of scrimmage.

Soft and reliable hands. Body control is top-notch and can make difficult catch look easy. Uses big frame to shield defenders from the ball. Could do a better job of timing jumps and doesn’t always high point the ball.

Quick-twitch athlete that can consistently make the first defender miss. Strong runner that can pick up yards after contact and fights for first downs. Reaches top speed quickly and can turn a catch underneath into a homerun.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Decker's nice

but Mitchell’s size and all around athleticism is better… more Chris Henry then Decker is my thinking

by Jaydolla on Apr 23, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here's Mitchell's report

Can run away from most corners on slants and drags. Does an adequate job of sifting through traffic when working over the middle. Can alter route and find open space when play starts to break down. Can locate and settle into soft spots working against zone coverage though inconsistent in this area. Rounds too many cuts off and an unpolished short-to-intermediate route runner. Doesn’t show great burst out of cuts or tempo routes well enough. Takes too long to gather and snap head around at the top of curl/hitch/out routes.

Appears to have big hands and can make one-handed grabs. Tracks the deep ball well and can make over-the-shoulder catches. Generally looks the ball into hands but can still drop passes should catch because traps the ball against frame too much. Tall enough and has the long arms to compete for jump balls but doesn’t appear to be a great leaper or time his jumps well on film.

Very good vertical speed, especially for his size. At best stretching the field. Above-average burst off the line and can eat up cushion when corner plays off the line but not as effective working against press coverage. Doesn’t use hands to shed corner and wastes too much motion at the line of scrimmage when teams jam him.

Fast enough to go the distance when gets a seam. Balanced runner and can pick up yards after contact though inconsistent in this area. Takes too long to change speeds/directions and not an elusive open field runner. Carries the ball too far away from frame and in the inside hand at times.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Size comparison

Mitchell – 6’2 215lbs
Decker – 6’3 217 lbs

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

More on Decker

He’s taller than Dez and only weighs eight pounds less.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

oops,

Mitchell-Chest
Decker-Glue

by jsl413 on Apr 23, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

come on now

you never watched even close enough film to say that

by Jaydolla on Apr 23, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Intangibles on Decker

Decker:

Excellent work ethic and respected team leader. Puts team first and willing to play with pain. Two-time academic All-Big Ten selection and recorded highest Wonderlic Score (43) at the Combine. A dual sport athlete that played baseball at Minnesota.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like Decker

but your leaving out his injury problems

by Jaydolla on Apr 23, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep. That's a big knock on the guy
Played through it but suffered a minor hip injury in fall of 2008. Missed the 2008 Wisconsin game with an ankle injury. Undergoes arthroscopic surgery on left knee after 2008 regular season ends but still plays in the Insight Bowl. Tore ligaments in left foot (Lisfranc injury) during 2009 Ohio State game and missed the rest of the year. Undergoes initial foot surgery in early November, 2009. Undergoes follow up foot surgery to have screws removed on March 15, 2010.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

RE:

You got to give him credit. The guy is tough and his injury is healed enough to have the screws removed. So might be push at this point. Who knows.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

no doubt

but there is a huge pattern… and being tough doesn’t stop injuries

by Jaydolla on Apr 23, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, in retrospect

2006: No games missed
2007: No games missed
2008: One game missed
2009: Four games missed

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

thats not the issue

hip injury, then ankle jniury, then knee injury, ligamnet injury then surgery on it… all in 2 years

The NFL is a ton more physical and faster….

by Jaydolla on Apr 23, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

RE:

I like both receivers. I can accept both.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry,

prejudiced against white guys playing skill position- or basketball, for that matter.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Apr 23, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

so.. about Mays

Vindictive much?

Mays then was asked to elaborate on the reason for his beliefs regarding Carroll. “Just in terms of, I didn’t have anything to worry about, that my game was OK, that my backpeddaling was fine . . . my tackling was fine. It was all things that I asked — what I needed to work on, what I needed to show. I was kind of led to think that I was going to be OK. You know, it is what it is and I’m so happy to be with the 49ers on a team that Ronnie Lott played on.”

Mays also gets to play Carroll twice per year, and Mays seemed to suggest that his new team is in a better position to succeed than Carroll’s.

“I’d rather fall and go to a team where I have a chance of having a better quality career than go earlier and doesn’t have more of a chance to win,” Mays said.

by jsl413 on Apr 23, 2010 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Booo

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jacoby Ford

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Always awesome.

But they’ve had some good picks this year. McClain and Houston. Two very solid defensive picks.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Solid again with Jared Veldheer

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Finally sitting still long enough to check in. lol

Like the Gresham pick. I’m a little less sold on Dunlap, but had heard they were looking hard at him and if anyone can pull it out of him it’s Zimmer. Lots of the same things we heard about MJ last year, and that turned out Just. Fine.

by Craig Conrad on Apr 23, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not now, Prag.

Jay and I are tearing into each other debating Eric Decker and Carlton Mitchell

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lol

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damian Willams

A USC product and a need what are our chances of drafting him?

by ak513 on Apr 23, 2010 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Gilyard

He’s like a mini-Chad.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep. Has every bit of the potential to be Chad all over again.

Also showed during the Pitt game that he can take the team on his back and make something special happen when needed.

by Craig Conrad on Apr 23, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

RE:

Whoa, 17MPH in 2 seconds and to a complete stop in .8 seconds. Impressive.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cool

He ran the exact same route blind folded. Exact number of steps and stopped at the exact same spot he did without blind fold. That’s frackin’ crazy.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dammit Burnett is gone

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

thats what he gets for havin that awful hillbilly accent ask john gruden

by bshep0909 on Apr 23, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

The Commish

Used to not like him, but man, how can you not at least respect the guy?

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

mel also had jimmy as top five overall

by bshep0909 on Apr 23, 2010 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't really like Joe Montana

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jerry Rice was second.

Walter Payton 3rd
Barry Sanders 4th
Peyton Manning 5th

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would have chosen Ricky Bell . . .

Although he was the most valuable draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys that year, not the team that drafted him.

by FordhamRam on Apr 23, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

There goes Major Wright

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Really though at this point, then what?

Maybe take Gilyard or Decker (whichever the team prefers, but I think it’ll be Gilyard) with the actual pick and Rolle or Reshad Jones with the comp?

by Craig Conrad on Apr 23, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rolle is a reach in rd. 3.

Someone will take him there and he will be a reach.

How about RB Dwyer? Or a WR? Or a DT? OR generally, BPA.

by jsl413 on Apr 23, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Best safeties available

Reshad Jones S GEORGIA
Major Wright S FLORIDA
Chad Jones S LSU

But don’t forget about Kurt Coleman for tomorrow.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

So's Colt McCoy

Aaron Hernandez, Dennis Pitta

… 2 TE!

Chad Jones, GONE. Just like that.

by jsl413 on Apr 23, 2010 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Chad Jones gone to NYG

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

RE:

I’m about as sure we’ll pick a safety with one of our next six picks as I am that the Bengals will NEVER draft a TE in the first round…

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

JOHN CONNOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(We probably don’t need a fullback and third round’s too early, but I love me some John)

by IFChris on Apr 23, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

mike williams wr

what? he has a dui so he is over qualified

by bshep0909 on Apr 23, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

RE

Yea, unless we dump Geathers and Odom…

Speaking of which, is Geathers gone?

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

RE:

You have to weigh cost here too. But yea, totally forgot about him.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Site threads

Alright guys, this is how it’s going to work. When the Bengals select their next third round pick, we’ll post that and you can chat about that. But then come back here for the rest of the trade. Savey?

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Or draft...

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

RE

When I say good bye to people now, I say with a deep voice, “Stay thirsty my friends.”

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

I’ve always liked Mardy too. He was a fuckin’ first rounder till the combnine.

I bet he’d hold out forever if the Steelers pick him.

Well, no he wouldn’t, he wants money.

by jsl413 on Apr 23, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep. Gilyard would be a good pick on several levels.

Great talent, renders Quasby useless and/or gives us two GREAT return men to have deep on kickoffs, wants to be here, unbelievable story on the kid.

Win all the way around. Draft Gilyard and I will be a very happy man.

by Craig Conrad on Apr 23, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then dump Cosby?

Returning is the only reason he’s on the squad.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Depends on Simpson.

Cosby made some good contributions on offense last year late, and having him AND Mardy deep on kickoffs? :drool:

by Craig Conrad on Apr 23, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey Craig

Did you see my awesome setup?

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I did. :)

Very nice, my friend. Very nice. And stay thirsty as well. lol

by Craig Conrad on Apr 23, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Love Smith on Major Wright
Lovie: With what we ask the free safety to do, he has 2 be able to be a good tackler. He can do that. You also want a guy w/ some force.

Lovie: You hate to talk about rookies being 1 of starters right away, but I think when u pick a player, we’re expecting big things from him

Lovie: We were hoping he would be available for us and he was.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I am SICK of this...

FUCKING New York song. And all these bastard commercials.

by IFChris on Apr 23, 2010 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

NFL Net

doesn’t have the NY song, but it has more commercials.

by emeybee on Apr 23, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know. Me too.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey Josh,

How’d you change your user name? I was gonna do that tonight as well.

by Craig Conrad on Apr 23, 2010 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Need to have someone else do it.

Send me an email so I don’t forget.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

“They’re going to talk about a lot of things, and I know there’s a lot of things I need to work on myself, right now I’m just taking all that in as motivation and I’m looking forward to my NFL career and proving a lot of people wrong, that’s all I can do,” Dunlap said after the Bengals took him with the 22nd pick of the second round, 54th overall.

Dunlap left Florida after his junior year, after a career that featured 19.5 sacks in three seasons. He was also the Defensive MVP in the National Championship Game as a sophomore. In last year’s Sugar Bowl, he had two sacks in the Gators’ victory over the Bearcats.

The Bengals said they did enough homework to feel secure that Dunlap’s DUI is a one-time incident.

“The people we talked to, the kid is a tremendous kid,” defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer said. “He’s a 3.0 student, his Wonderlic test was off-the-chart high. Everyone we talked to said this is a one-time shot, the kid made a mistake.”

Dunlap said it was a mistake and he’s learned from it.

“That was my only incident on my record, I just told them that that’s my first and last incident,” Dunlap said. “I never had anything before that and I’m not going to have anything after that. If you’re going to make a mistake, you have to learn from it, I apologized to everybody and now I’m ready to move on and turn that negative to a positive.”

by jsl413 on Apr 23, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

NICE

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

One of the best route runners in the draft

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

One of the best route runners in the draft

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Slow?!?

Kid is FAST. And shifty. And has good hands.

I love the pick. Probably my favorite this year for the Bengals. This kid is going to be GOOD.

by SoonerfanTU on Apr 23, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree with a Sooner!

Anybody who thinks he’s slow is too busy looking at numbers and hasn’t watched any actual game film. You could do a lot worse than J Ship.

by the1austin on Apr 23, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shipley!

He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is

by WarWolf on Apr 23, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Twitter

maualuga58
  
Jordan Shipley? Do we really need another WR? Oh well. He shud be a good fit in our system. Yeeyee.

by emeybee on Apr 23, 2010 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

i thought i covered that with small and white

by bshep0909 on Apr 23, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Twitter, again

OGOchoCinco
Carlos Dunlap and Jordan Shipley, time to make them great #McDonalds then i got to take them to #claires and get them some jewelry

by emeybee on Apr 23, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

hahaha, gotta love Chad.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Apr 23, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

No better way to a man's heart . . .

Than a platinum necklace with their initials on it and a Mac Snack Wrap.

by FordhamRam on Apr 23, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great draft so far guys. The Steelers have had one of the worst drafts this year. They freaking suck.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Apr 23, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Ozzie, as usual, is working magic.

I don’t like the Shipley pick and I’m not convinced Dunlap will produce.

I like the Gresham pick. We’ll see – I would have done things differently, but I think these are Marvin’s guys, and Ship might be a good slot guy. They’re clearly waiting another year or two to replace chad.

by jsl413 on Apr 23, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know man, I really like the picks you guys have made. I think Shipley is going to be a great slot guy in this league and Dunlap has some serious potential, he just needs an ass kicking, so hopefully Marvin can do that and you guys and my guys can battle it out again this year. Steelers are a freaking joke….

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Apr 23, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

You guys are ridiculous.....

Shipley is going to be very good. Wait and see. I don’t care what his 40 time was, the kid can fly. As was pointed out above, even Bama’s D couldn’t stop him. OU’s D couldn’t stop him.

by SoonerfanTU on Apr 23, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm not DOWN on Shipley.

But, he’s older. He’s not going to be a #1.

by jsl413 on Apr 23, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cuz he's 24?

if anything you should be happy he showed that he’s completely over the injuries by staying healthy. If you saw the MNC, you saw him abuse Kareem and Arenas. In the third round, you can’t ask for more value.

by the1austin on Apr 23, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nobody

At this point in the draft is going to be a #1 WR. I’d rather have a good slot guy, then a mediocre guy to backup Ocho.

Simpson is likely gone.

by SoonerfanTU on Apr 23, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm gonna have to go back and watch. I do seem to remember his name being said a lot.

Had we not wanted Mardy so badly, I’m sure that we’d be more excited. I’m sure we’ll come around to him.

by Craig Conrad on Apr 23, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

ridiculous

We are not rediculous, we are very passionate about what we want

by James Schmid the great on Apr 23, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know you guys are UC homers but dang

Shipley is arguably the best route-runner in the draft. He will be an upgrade over Caldwell in the slot. And he may even displace his former teammate Cosby from the PR spot.

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

and he is sneaky fast. Go back and watch the title game and watch him run away from the bama defense.

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Apparently Colt McCoy

is under the impression that Mike Holmgren is the Browns Head Coach

by AJackson on Apr 23, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Apparently Eric Mangini

is under the impression that Eric Mangini will be the Browns Head Coach for the long-term.

by FordhamRam on Apr 23, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I LOVE the Shipley pick.

Take it from someone who watched every game he played at TX. He is worth this pick. He could be another TJ, without the attitude.

by txbengalfan on Apr 23, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Gilyard openly lobbied to play with the Bengals..

He REALLY wanted to put stripes on.. Kinda makes you feel bad for the guy.. I’m sure he though Cincinnati was gonna pick him up..

by JamesShively on Apr 23, 2010 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Sorry.....

But drafting a guy that is fast, with no hands, wouldn’t have thrilled me.

Shipley is just as fast on the field, and can catch and run routes. He is the better player.

by SoonerfanTU on Apr 23, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mardy has hands.

That’s a misconception. The dude can catch.

by jsl413 on Apr 23, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

and he is a football player

he gives it his all…
anyway, right now i just wish he doesn’t up playing in our division

by BlitzAway on Apr 23, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've watched him enough to know it's a problem

How big of a problem? Not sure. But why take the chance? What does he do better than Shipley?

by SoonerfanTU on Apr 23, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Worth nothing about Shipley:

Ball Skills:

Ranks among the nation’s best in this department. His focus is excellent. He really looks the ball in and makes the tough catches in traffic. He can pluck on the run and consistently catches the ball thrown over his head.

by jsl413 on Apr 23, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Quite a run on WRs now.

For the last 3 picks and 7 out of the last 14. And Mardy is still on the board. Sads.

by FordhamRam on Apr 23, 2010 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm perfectly fine with Shipley

He’s rated above average in most scouting traits via scout inc.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Shipley will be our WELKAHHHHH.

If he plays like Wes does? I’m totally on board.

by Craig Conrad on Apr 23, 2010 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

RE:

Hell, Shipley is at the very least already our fourth best WR.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep.

I’m probably going to feel bad about Mardy for a while, but I’m warming to Shipley in a hurry.

by Craig Conrad on Apr 23, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Me too, Great pick

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by Purple City Middie on Apr 23, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Bruce Campbell

That monster is still on the board and depth at O-line would be great

by Hoit214 on Apr 23, 2010 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

really?

I see that he is listed at 285 pounds..isnt that too light for us?

by BlitzAway on Apr 23, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Have you seen the guy?

Lighter weight or not, he won every strength contest at the combine. He’s a friggin behemoth

by Hoit214 on Apr 23, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry, don’t know much about him…If he is big, thats awesome!

by BlitzAway on Apr 23, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure for how long though.

Usually beefing up the o-line is the default move by the Colts and Saints after the fill their defensive needs.

by FordhamRam on Apr 23, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's my hopeful selection

I was hoping that he would be the second round pic but if we can snag em late 3rd would be a friggin’ steal

by Hoit214 on Apr 23, 2010 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Cambell

The safety train has left the station!

by BamaBengal on Apr 23, 2010 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

What about Eric Norwood?

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by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 23, 2010 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

As a Carolina fan I would love to see Eric Norwood's high motor in stripes

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Didn't marvin like Larry Asante, S, Nebraska @ the senior Bowl

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe

but he might fall to the 4th round

by Hoit214 on Apr 23, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know we already got a DE

But Everson Griffen could add some extra pass rush, and that is never a back thing

by Jems617 on Apr 23, 2010 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

+1 I like him too

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like him,

but he’ll probably be around in the 4th, don’t you think?

by Jaegner on Apr 23, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bengals go 12-4 next year

I called it

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by Purple City Middie on Apr 23, 2010 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Palmer has a new third down target

Welcome back Housh!!!!!!

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by Purple City Middie on Apr 23, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

You haven't seen anything yet

Tomorrow will be twice as bad. The only picks that will be talked about are the Quarterbacks that come off the board

by Hoit214 on Apr 23, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know JUNGLEJOHN is really happy about Shipley.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Apr 23, 2010 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Myron Rolle

"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius

by TarZander on Apr 23, 2010 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

CinBengalsNFL
With the 96th overall pick in the third round the #Bengals select Wake Forest CB Brandon Ghee

by emeybee on Apr 23, 2010 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Hell yea

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by Purple City Middie on Apr 23, 2010 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I like the pick,

There’s your new nickel back, adios David Jones

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by Kabash on Apr 23, 2010 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Who is it?

NFL.com apparently is really slow

by einman77 on Apr 23, 2010 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Gresham
Dunlap
Shipley
Ghee

Not bad. Not bad at all.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Apr 23, 2010 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

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