I don't mean to steal anyone's thunder (Ohno), but I'm wondering what MHR'ers think about prospects in the draft, on our team, on the market, etc.

I'm assuming that DJ will indeed be moved inside, but I'm not sure how Bate's values his SAM's (in terms of 2-down players or coverage-oriented, etc).  Regardless of how he's used, a replacement is needed on the strongside.

In the draft, the consensus I get has Stewart Bradley as the best available SAM.  His only major concern is durability, but he brings everything else to the table.  He would add a blitzing presence to our LB corps too, which is something we lack IMO.

Stephen Nicholas is somewhat intriguing because of his large upper body and blitzing ability.

I see a lot of Bronco fans plugging for Willis, but really, what's the point?  Have they just forgotten the last two years?  Regardless of Willis the football player and how good he is, I just don't think he's a fit.

In-house, there's Cameron Vaughn and Nate Webster.  I'm sure either could match, or better, the production of Donnie Spragan of '04.

Vaughn seems like an adequate fit, because he was more of an attacking, interior LB at LSU than the undersized weakside player.

The name I've read most in connection with replacing Wilson is Edgerton Hartwell.  Given his size and strength, he could fit in as a two-down player IMO.  He should also come at a bargain price, due to his injury history and lackluster Atlanta years.

So...?

At any rate, I'm hoping that we go for the bargain basement player who can come in and play a role.  I don't think we need the big name rook, and Bradley on the late 1st day is about as high as I'm willing to go.

Any other solid SAM prospects I'm missing?