Round 3 (95): Jordan Battle, S Alabama

[HoosierCat]

10 picks to go.

[cincyhokie]

I'm thinking RB if Johnson is there. 

[HoosierCat]

I keep looking at Dawand Jones. Plug and play RT. Any way you look at it you probably need one next year. Collins signed a 3 year deal IIRC and Jonah is gone in 24 so fuk it, solve the problem and move on,

[cincyhokie]

Dewand Jones would be great there. I'm also thinking the Bengals like the Irv Smith, Drew Sample TE team better than any of us do.

[Wraith]

Dawand Jones, Roshon Johnson or Tomi Adebawore.

[cincyhokie]

Also there's the Adebewore guy from NW.

[cincyhokie]

Karl Brooks, DL. Another one that might fit a need.

[HoosierCat]

3 minutes ago, cincyhokie said:

Also there's the Adebewore guy from NW.

Yeah I have no idea why he has slipped so far.

[HoosierCat]

Trade?

[Stripes]

Traded down with Chiefs, just a few spots

[COB]

I hope the chiefs don’t get their pick in on time.

[HoosierCat]

Yup now we are 95

[HoosierCat]

We get 217

[COB]

Too long saluting that dead soldier, make them forfeit the pick.

[cincyhokie]

Adding picks where they can. Might be a good idea seeing they need a punter, OL depth, and you can always find a decent RB in late rounds.

 

[cincyhokie]

Steelers have to take Adebewore, right?

[cincyhokie]

Roshawn Johnson for the Bengals. That's the pick.

[HoosierCat]

1 minute ago, cincyhokie said:

Steelers have to take Adebewore, right?

Washington

[Stripes]

Cool announcement by the Vietnam vet.

Three defenders in a row.

[HoosierCat]

D is for draft and defense, I guess. Good player.

[cincyhokie]

Per CBS Sports:

Summary:

Jordan Battle is an intelligent, effective communicator with ample playing experience for the Crimson Tide. He has been a consistent producer for four years, showing range and coverage ability. Battle can do a better job of breaking his feet down in space to make a balanced tackle at the point of contact. His value lies with his understanding of what offenses are trying to do and his ability to communicate that during an era of football where teams are attempting to create confusion through traffic and crossing patterns.

Strengths:

• Consistent producer with significant playing experience
• Good size for the position
• Aggressive with the ball in the air
• Good communicator, trash talker

Weaknesses:

• Inconsistent breaking his feet down at the point of contact
• Average burst and top-end speed
• Play strength

Combine Results:

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.55 seconds

[Stripes]

Clemson - Michigan - Alabama

They like premier programs with postseason experience.

[cincyhokie]

I guess we're seeing now where the Bengals think they can make the most difference. Pass rush and pass coverage. Also noticing the type of players they are taking. Smart, tough, good against the run. Same goes for the FA additions to the secondary. They definitely have a plan.

[HoosierCat]

Well, bottom line is Lou has no excuses. They’re pouring talent into his D and he’d better make it fly.

[Stripes]

If someone asked me which defensive starter makes me most uncomfortable, it would have been one of the safeties (probably Scott), so adding this depth and insurance is very easy to justify.