Now with the 12th picks in the 2010 draft...

There will be plenty of talent around at 12, assuming that is where we pick. Picking a guard at this position might be a reach. If we are going to rebuild our interior line, maybe a trade down so we could have a late first and two second rounders would help. I would not want a guard at 12. Sorry.

That means how the team is willing to pay for that particular position and how much that player would mean for the club in terms of output and such. I am not sure a Guard is worth a 12th pick, ie…QB, RB, DT, DE, OT…etc. We will address the the interior of the OLine for sure, we could read it in what McD said today in his remarks. Just not sure if he would take a Guard or Center in the that spot. Notice that Alex Mack was taken later in the first, and so on…The best thing would probably be trade down and extra pick if they can. We’ll have to wait and see. McD will get a Center and Guard, I’ll bet on that.

I agree we need a bigger guard (and center), but 12 is way too high. I would hope we could trade down if there is not a player we like at that pick. The season is not even over and I’m getting excited for the draft that is still 4months away. One thing at a time!

take an LB or an OL in the first round.

…so the fantasy of picking up either an elite player or extra picks was pretty much killed last night.

I guess the bright side is that before all is said and done, nobody will see Iupati as a huge reach around 15. Should McX be attracted to a 6-6 330 pound mauler G with the athleticism and mobility to zone block, and the athleticism and size to back up either tackle position, he could be ripe for the picking.

For anybody that hasn’t studied up on Iupati, he is an absolute freak. You couldn’t put together a better skill set for what McD seems to be trying to do— which is build a scheme and offensive line that transitions between two philosophies depending on the opponent. Iupati can engulf and maul, he can pull, and he can easily get to the second level and hit moving targets. He is also described as extremely bright, has high character, and plays with a motor. He was an Outland Trophy finalist, and had he played somewhere other than Idaho, he’d probably already be billed as a borderline Top 10er.

QB – McCoy, Claussen, Bradford may be available
NT – Cody or McCoy
S – Taylor Mayes anyone
LB – Brandon Spikes or MCain
WR – Dez Bryant

I would say all of these guys may be better picks at that slot, I think we can get a very good interior lineman in the 2nd round where it would be better value. Typically you aren’t drafting guards with a top 15 pick, unless you are the Raiders.

I would not be the least bit shocked if McDaniels took Bradford or Claussen if either is available.

I think Bradford would be a great fit since he is accurate and has a quick release. He played in a pro passing offense and has been well coached. I hate Oklahoma, but I think he will be a great NFL QB.

Injuries are a big concern, but he has a lot of tools in his box that Orton does not. Unfortunately, I don’t think he’ll be around at #12.

=epic fail

So, if Iupati is really a beast, I say take him. OL beasts are few and far between, and since he can play numerous positions……well, I say hell yeah.
I remember many wanting Shanny to trade up for D’Brickshaw a few years back.

Now think of this scenario.
Draft Iupati and sign Logan Mankins. Problem solved in many ways. Especially if Chicago releases Kreutz as the rumors say they will.
Harris, Mankins, Kreutz, Iupati, Clady. Oh bring on the opposition!

I want this guy period. Another year of complete incompetence on the interior o-line may make me quit watching football. How many failed 3rd and 1’s can we really endure during a year. It’s just f’in ridiculous.

Hell, if other teams want him, trade picks to move up for him I say.