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       #Post#: 4789--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2011 NFL Draft
   DIR By: navigator
       Date: April 30, 2011, 6:32 am
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       I guess with DManning possibly leaving via FA we needed some
       insurance. I mean shoot we don't know for sure if Major Wright
       can even play. We are pretty sure but he hasn't really done it
       yet. Maybe he is a cover 2 corner but usually when they announce
       their position that is what the coaches have in mind.
       #Post#: 4791--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2011 NFL Draft
   DIR By: Grizzlybear34
       Date: April 30, 2011, 7:07 am
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       From what I read and never saw, I think I'd like to judge him on
       the field.  If he can play free safety that would be huge.
       Compared to Jason Sehorn in terms of size, length and speed.
       Whether he is ever that player, we shall see.
       #Post#: 4792--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2011 NFL Draft
   DIR By: Grizzlybear34
       Date: April 30, 2011, 7:09 am
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       How do you pronounce our new DT's last name, Paea?  He likes to
       think of himself as a disrupter, appreciates John Randles game
       and has a lot of strength.  Our new Tasmanian Devil??
       I hated Randle on the Vikings spending more time in our
       backfield then our QB, I'd love to see it turn out that way.
       #Post#: 4794--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2011 NFL Draft
   DIR By: hibernationsuxs
       Date: April 30, 2011, 8:10 am
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       I like the first two picks.  Although DT dropped due to a knee
       injury...haven't heard anyone bring that up yet.  I hope that he
       will recover fully, but there was a touch of risk there IMO.  I
       think he will be a stud.
       The S is a bit of a head scratcher in the sense of why did we
       not just trade down and pick him later?  Could it be NO ONE
       would trade with Angelo after the trade fiasco?  Seems like a
       reach of a pick.  Although he will be an impact on ST.  Seems to
       be a sure tackler with good physical attributes to develop into
       a playmaker.  Does sound/seem raw.  So next year I am thinking
       ST.  Major Wright is a more of SS, and this kid is future at FS.
       
       Is the 3rd round too early for developmental player?  I think
       so.  But they did not have 4th round pick and must not have felt
       confident he would be there in the 5th (I am not so sure he
       would not have been).
       So far good draft, although Conte has me wondering...why did we
       not trade down.
       #Post#: 4795--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2011 NFL Draft
   DIR By: Pekin
       Date: April 30, 2011, 8:23 am
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       The Bears traded with the Redskins to get Paea.  So that theory
       is out the window.
       Besides the Ravens did the exact same thing to the Vikings a few
       years ago.  Ozzie Newsome told the Vikings it is not a trade
       until I confirm it with the league.  When they wanted a pick he
       told them to go to hell.  Now he wants different rules when he
       is on the wrong end of it?  Plus this time the Ravens got the
       player they wanted and so did the Bears.  I believe the Vikings
       got skipped several times as teams kept putting their picks in
       if I remember correctly.
       #Post#: 4796--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2011 NFL Draft
   DIR By: Pekin
       Date: April 30, 2011, 8:25 am
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       I agree that the Conte pick is typical Angelo over reaching for
       a player that would have been there later.   I am guessing since
       they didn't have their 4th round pick they figured he wouldn't
       last until the bottom of the 5th.
       I hope he is a great player for the Bears but will probably be
       another Stelz.  Plays on special teams and spot duty at safety.
       With a third round pick you would like to get a year one
       starter.
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       Re: 2011 NFL Draft
   DIR By: boogie
       Date: April 30, 2011, 9:00 am
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       I think I read that Paea did 49 reps at the combine.  Yikes.
       Like that alot.  And on the radio they were pronouncing it
       Pay-ah.
       #Post#: 4801--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2011 NFL Draft
   DIR By: boogie
       Date: April 30, 2011, 9:03 am
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       So far pretty happy with the draft.  The S pick is a head
       scratcher for sure.  If Manning leaves we may all be happy we
       got him.  So we only have 2 picks left, for a total of 5.  And
       Angelo said he wants to get 4 starters out of each draft.  Best
       not have any busts then...
       #Post#: 4802--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2011 NFL Draft
   DIR By: Pekin
       Date: April 30, 2011, 9:09 am
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       I am certain our first and second rounders will be starting this
       year.  That is WAY better then Angelo usually does...
       #Post#: 4803--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 2011 NFL Draft
   DIR By: boogie
       Date: April 30, 2011, 9:20 am
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       Agreed.  Now as long as no freak injury sidelines them we should
       be in good shape.  And I can see Conte getting on the field as
       well.  Chris Harris moves to SS, and Conte and Major Wright
       battle for FS.  I like it.
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