Who's better for Oakland?

Pierce 4 3 · Post #1 » by **Pierce 4 3** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:59 pm

I'm kinda stuck on this one...

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treiz · Post #2 » by **treiz** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:42 pm

I'd have to say Russell, basically because QB is a more important position than WR, Calvin Johnson would be the second option if they don't want Russell. Quinn wouldn't be a good choice since they need to fix that line, and he'd just get trampled compared to Russell, he can actually run.

Lastly, if they want to play it smart, I say draft Thomas, and draft someone like Edwards, or Stanton in the 2nd round, or trade for a QB.

Post #3 » by **lpsevier** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 5:00 pm

Why isn't trade down an option?

Pierce 4 3 · Post #4 » by **Pierce 4 3** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:09 pm

lpsevier wrote:Why isn't trade down an option?

Because I said who's better for Oakland, not what's better for Oakland

Post #5 » by **FNQ** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 1:00 am

Calvin is best for us, so its a lock that we won't take him.

Gibbs · Post #6 » by **Gibbs** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 4:00 am

Really I think Thomas is. Before a QB they need an O-line to prtoect him. Trade down a couple picks and get him.

Post #7 » by **lpsevier** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 3:57 pm

Pierce 4 3 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Because I said who's better for Oakland, not what's better for Oakland

Touche.

bech01a1 · Post #8 » by **bech01a1** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:36 pm

I say take the best player in the draft, which would be Calvin Johnson. Then take Stanton in the second round. I am not completley sold on Russell.

bech01a1 · Post #9 » by **bech01a1** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:38 pm

treiz wrote:I'd have to say Russell, basically because QB is a more important position than WR, Calvin Johnson would be the second option if they don't want Russell. Quinn wouldn't be a good choice since they need to fix that line, and he'd just get trampled compared to Russell, he can actually run.
Lastly, if they want to play it smart, I say draft Thomas, and draft someone like Edwards, or Stanton in the 2nd round, or trade for a QB.

Actually, Quinn has a better 40 time than Russell, also has a better shuttle time. Quinn is more mobile than people realize. He ran the exact same 40 time as troy smith, who many consider to be a pretty mobile qb.

JoeyH · Post #10 » by **JoeyH** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:57 pm

bech01a1 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Actually, Quinn has a better 40 time than Russell, also has a better shuttle time. Quinn is more mobile than people realize. He ran the exact same 40 time as troy smith, who many consider to be a pretty mobile qb.

but he is not near as mobile as JaMarcus. Plus it takes about three D-lineman to bring him down.

Post #11 » by **gswhoops** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:45 pm

bech01a1 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Actually, Quinn has a better 40 time than Russell, also has a better shuttle time. Quinn is more mobile than people realize. He ran the exact same 40 time as troy smith, who many consider to be a pretty mobile qb.

There's a difference between running 40 yards in a straight line and dodging defensive linemen in a game situation.

jumanji · Post #12 » by **jumanji** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:55 pm

gswhoops wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

There's a difference between running 40 yards in a straight line and dodging defensive linemen in a game situation.

Quinn is more mobile, the shuttle time would bear that out and the weak line at ND would make it unanimous.

bech01a1 · Post #13 » by **bech01a1** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:20 pm

^^^ Thank you. Thats why I mentioned his shuttle time, which also measures lateral quickness. Quinn is the more mobile qb.

bech01a1 · Post #14 » by **bech01a1** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:21 pm

JoeyH wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

but he is not near as mobile as JaMarcus. Plus it takes about three D-lineman to bring him down.

Also, yes JaMarcus is obviously huge, he is a freak of nature. But its not like Quinn is 6ft. tall and 200lbs either.

OAKTREE NYK1 · Post #15 » by **OAKTREE NYK1** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 3:14 pm

Well if Chucky swaps picks with the Raiders then you are at number 4 then you are looking at OT Joe Thomas or any of the QB's that drop. Hell you could even trade back up with the Lions for Russell.