Jarron Gilbert should have been picked already
by Marc Faletti on 04/25/09And not because he can jump out of a pool or do a 360 off-vert dunk on a regulation hoop. He’s so versatile - in a 3-4 he’s a penetrator from the DE position, and a 4-3 D could use him outside on run downs and move him in on 3rd down. He destroys guards with quicks and leverage.
The WAC Co-Defensive Player of the year needs more love. We like him a lot more than the Ravens choice of Paul Kruger.
Comments on "Jarron Gilbert should have been picked already:"
1. Chase says:
Agreed. Was hoping the Jets would trade up to get him.
Posted April 25, 2009 - 7:23:362. Andrew Garda says:
Agreed - hurt badly perhaps by the Jets not being in the second round.
Posted April 25, 2009 - 7:23:453. 5-ish says:
I’d really have rather had him than Ziggy Hood if the Steelers are only willing to take on DLiner on day one.
I’d take him anyway if he’s there at #64 if I were Pitty. Totally reload the damn DL, then nuclear bomb the OL with most of the day 2 picks. Grab a Joe Burnett type in 4 or 5.
They won’t do it. Too radical.
Posted April 25, 2009 - 7:28:444. andrew garda says:
well, you never know chase - maybe they can grab him in the 3rd.
Posted April 25, 2009 - 7:35:145. r3t2 says:
...so disappointing.
Posted April 25, 2009 - 7:55:406. 5-ish says:
I don’t mind the trade down at all.
Given who’s still available, they have a decent shot at someone who’s there right now in 15 more picks(Meredith, Gilbert, Moore, some of the guards, etc.). Then have an extra bullet a few picks later.
Just sucks we had to wait all night to see them make a trade.
Posted April 25, 2009 - 8:01:137. r3t2 says:
its true. i would have watched the whole 2nd round anyway but i just wanted to see a shiny new steeler tonight, thats all.
Posted April 25, 2009 - 8:10:048. DV says:
Gilbert was one of the players the Lions invited for a visit, like they did their other picks in this draft.
http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=1449
Never can tell, but odds are good he’s the first pick taken in the third round by the Leos.
Posted April 26, 2009 - 5:15:31
