Draft Wrap-up

[Bigtinylittle]

Originally Posted by painekiller

II really question this teams love of Studdard and Myers, and the belief that Wilson will return to play 16 games.

CB and RB were huge needs so I can't fault Smithiak for going there first. But I for one am NOT assuming at all that Studdard and Myers will be starters when the season begins. The fact that we didn't sign an OL in the third round tells me that the coaches are expecting Caldwell to step up this year.

One thing that is really intriguing to me right now is what I have heard concerning the pass rushing capabilities of who we DID draft in the third. If Earl Mitchell can slip through the gap between the Center and Guard as well as I am hoping, and if Barwin shows second year growth, we could actually have a decent 3rd down pass rush. I can envision a 3rd down lineup of Barwin and Mario on the outside, and Smith and Mitchell in the middle. Lots of speed there.