Posts Tagged ‘Dan Williams’

Arizona adds DT Williams

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Will: The Cards had to sit back and watch the 49ers and the Seahawks put up two stellar first round picks. At 26, the Red Birds responded by selecting NT Dan Williams.With the size and strength to clog up the middle, this former Vol will allow Dockett to be even more dominant, as if that was possible.

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The Big Tuna and Early Bird Specials!

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

FWG: The Dolphins have improved considerably under the tutelage of the Big Tuna, but all that can be undone with a few sloppy draft picks, not that Miami fans really care, football is secondary in Florida.  To what you ask? Well, Early Bird dinners and trying not to die.  Anyway, with Jason Taylor rapidly aging, the ‘Fins need to find a replacement for their beast on the outside.  Well, a lot of draft boards are saying that they should take Paul-Pierre.  I think not, he’s a risky pick (yes with a huge upside) but what kind of role would be played along side Taylor?  I think Miami should go with Brandon Graham out of Michigan.  He’s an Inside/Outside linebacker type, but has enough size (6’2 268lbs) to put his hand in the dirt, and pressure off the edge in a three point stance. Combine that with his ability to play the standup, carry the vert, and even play some spy-technique (buzzing the flats, and confusing QB’s) and he provides a sound defensive pick, with enough athleticism to throw a few wrinkles at opposing offenses.

Jay: Well FWG, I completely disagree with you. Yes, they do need a rush LB but I think Graham is best suited to play a DE role. They filled a huge need last week by signing ILB Karlos Dansby from Arizona. Now, they need a NT. Jason Ferguson was old in the first place (35 yrs. old) and he was just suspended for using PEDs. (He will miss the first 8 games of the season) I think the Dolphins should pick DT Dan Williams from the University of Tennessee. Williams has been overshadowed by Suh and McCoy but he can really play. Williams performed very well at the combine almost locking himself in as the number 3 DT in the 2010 NFL draft. He weighs in at 327 pounds and should be a great fit in that defense.