I figure we ought to talk about college sports every once in a while and what better sport than Illinois Football.
Now I have actually had the privilege of meeting the star Illini cornerback Vontae Davis, younger brother of high draft pick, big bust TE Vernon Davis, and he's a really funny guy and I wish the best for him.
But I think he's going to be like his brother. A high draft pick and a big bust. Mel Kiper predicts him to go as the 17th overall pick. Luckily this puts him at the New York Jets and not the Chicago Bears (at 18). Because frankly, I don't want him.
Last year was Vontae's best year. He had like 14 INTs. This was also Illinois' best front 7 in recent memory. Last year, Illinois wasn't bad at all getting to the QB which made the secondary, and Vontae Davis much better. But this past year, when the front 7 was not very good at sacking, Davis' weakness in coverage were shown.
As I mentioned in a much earlier post about CBs, INTS are a misleading stat, I want to watch how good a defensive back is in coverage. And frankly, after watching Vontae for two years, I just don't see it yet.
Now V.D. is fast as all hell and possess the raw skills and talent to potentially be a good corner, but it seems to me if you're not good in coverage at the college level, you won't be in the pro level.
Now again, I wish all the best for Vontae and I want him to be successful. I also think it looks good for the Illini program that we have two first rounders two years in a row. But as much success as I want V.D. to have, I just don't see it for him. I'm sorry Vontae. But mothafucka, get PAID, homey!
he's an athlete, he'll get paid, hopefully not by the bears.
ReplyDeletenot that i want to start talking about the draft so soon like espn does, but who should be bears go after? i dont think percy harvin would be a good fit for us
I really hope the Bears don't draft Percy Harvin
ReplyDeleteI'm still game for an offensive lineman. I think with Chris Williams and whoever we draft (plus I guess Olin Kruetz) this year will help take pressure off of Orton and Forte.
If we can find a great DT or DE I'd go after them as well.
A great D and O line will help out everybody else.
I think we have enough talent at WR, RB, TE, QB, and CB that we shouldn't really worry too much about them. Plus a better O-line will only make these positions (except CB) better
We were absolutely terrible at getting to the QB which is why a D-lineman will help. We're also old and sucky and LB but if we can build up out D-line then we don;t have to worry so much about the other two non-Briggs linebackers. Same holds true with S but I'm sick and tried of drafting S in the 5th, 6th, and 7th rounds.
It is way too early to talk about the draft.......................The superbowl didn't even happen yet!
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