POD Community Mock Draft: Pick No. 30
by Sean Yuille on Apr 14, 2009 1:00 PM EDT
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With the 30th pick of the 2009 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Tennessee Titans select North Carolina wide receiver Hakeem Nicks.
Here is Twon82's reasoning for the pick:
After an impressive season, the Titans still have a couple of spots that they ought to focus on in this year's draft. Even though Jeff Fisher is known for being able to get away with picking simply "best available," this year will be a little different. The team needs wide receiver help like they need to breathe oxygen (and has needed it since the days of Derrick Mason), and Hakeem Nicks is essentially the best available at this point in the draft.
Nicks impressed NFL scouts at the Meineke Car Care Bowl versus West Virginia and has not failed to continue to impress throughout the offseason. He is known for having some of the best hands out of anyone in this year's draft and is a playmaker that the Titans could desperately use immediately. The Titans could also be strongly considering a CB or a DT at this point in the draft. I heavily considered selecting DT Evander Hood or CB D.J. Moore, based on their needs at those positions after free agency losses (most notably Haynesworth). However, after consulting with Titans fans and doing extensive research, it seems only right for the Titans to pick up a WR and let Kerry Collins breathe a little easier in the drop-back position.
Something that I believe is worthy of noting is the Titans' small, small, small possibility of going QB with this pick (QB Josh Freeman). Vince Young is most likely not going to be a Titan after this season unless something drastic changes in his ability to lead (his contract is asking way too much money for the little contribution he is giving), and Collins is getting old. To have the young guy understudy Collins would be a huge help, and I am sure Fisher is considering this option. But I don't think it is strong enough to predict. Nicks is the best pick for the Titans here if they go offense, which I think they will.
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Good reasoning, but disagree.
They spent free agent $$$ on Nate Washington, I see them retooling their defense.
When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
Disagree
During the teams history only 2 WR’s were drafted with the 1st round
Haywood Jeffries 1987 Kevin Dyson 1998 It seems as if they like picking up their WR’s in the 3rd round I think they might take a center
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 14, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions
So?
Are you saying just because they haven’t gone that way in the past means they can’t now? Why would they take a center? They have Kevin Mawae, a Pro-Bowler, along with two younger guys behind him.
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No
The Titans are a running team why waste the pick on a player who will get only a couple touches a game
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 14, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
That's exactly the point...
…they are a running team. You NEED a passing game that is at least somewhat respectable….which is not the case now for them.
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They have 2 decent WR 2 decent TE's and CJ they like to throw to
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 14, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Titans fans...
…would disagree. They are always calling their TE depth chart overrated and they want a solid one to throw to….they even felt like Alge Crumpler was a disappointment…and he kinda was. I think their system is like ours where the TE isn’t as much of the offense. Chris Johnson and Lendale White are decent enough receiving backs though….so that’s 4 targets….but I think defenses would figure it out. CJ is SOOOOO fast. hahaha I watched him tear through us in person at Ford Field. Unbelievable speed.
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As far as Center
Who better to learn behind than Mawae the backups aren’t that good one is basically a long snapper
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 14, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions
I think that would be disastorous for them...
…when there is so much more talent out there. If they don’t want to go WR, then pick up a DT to replace Haynesworth. Picking up a center here is ridiculous.
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They currently have 13 DL's on their roster
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 14, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Then go CB...
…you’re still not answering why a center is the best option here.
WR boosts their offense, which needs a boost…period. Titans fans are screaming for it, even after the Nate Washington acquisition.
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I voted YES
good player, good pick, good reasoning.
I can see them picking Alex Mack at this spot, too. Mawae is great, probably a HOFer, but isn’t he 39? It may be time to bring in a youngin’.
Thanks...
…they already have young guys under him though. Even if one of this is just a long snapper. I mean, it’s possible they’ll go that route…I just think it’d be a bad choice.
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Not necessarily
Mack plays OG, too. Very versitile player. He would help an already punishing run-game
Fair enough...
…but like I said to Runnin’ Rebel, I think they can pick this position up later and get good skill and talent out of it. The Titans have a good system going and could train them easily.
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True, true
I saw Nicks on TV during the Senior bowl, I don’t think he dropped one pass. He could stretch the field and make the safety respect the pass which opens the running game even more.
Having the Schwartz here, I hope he follows Tennessees model for building a team. It may take a few seasons, but it would be well worth it
That would be stellar...
Let’s hope he can build a foundation that starts a NEW tradition in D-town…the fans, players, and pretty much everyone involved deserve it for once. Some of the most dedicated NFL fans are in Detroit, ironically.
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DB Now your talking but who's left for value at this spot? They do need depth at CB
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 14, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions
I mentioned in my reasoning...
…that I considered D.J. Moore. I still think the WR is the best option considering talent levels here though.
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This is a tough spot to pick I guess given the options..... You did what you could.
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with you on your points...
…they are definitely going to be torn on what to go for.
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Retool The OL they lost some depth in FA the C's this year are very versatile.
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 14, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I agree...
…but I think because of that very reason, they can wait until later, get a center for less money, and train him under Mawae for a year or two. The first pick need not be spent on that.
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Oh by the way I did vote Yes Good job defending your pick
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks man...
…and good job arguing your points. You made very valid ones and I am sure the Titans are considering them all.
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I agree with WR, but...
I voted no on the pick because I think Nicks has bust written all over him. If you read my pick post (#22), I wrote that I left Nicks out of the discussion for round one because of his lackluster combine showing (where he also injured his hamstring) and subsequent weight gain of 14 lbs. Word is he’s shed the weight, but it’s alarming to see a WR being considered for a first-round pick letting himself go like that only a couple of months before the draft. It screams poor work ethic.
Realizing that there are not other first-round worthy WRs on the board (Britt would be a stretch), I might look to another position for this pick and grab a receiver (Britt, Robiskie, Iglesias) in round 2.
Check out his YouTube videos
of his season and especially the Meinke Car Care Bowl game. You’ll see why I think the Ravens should have taken him over Heyward-Bey.
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