artmonkforHOF Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0902/nfl.top.draft.prospects/content.3.html SI.com now has their top ten prospects online with photos (see link above, I set it to start at Andre Smith) There are 3 OT on their list, both the Smith's and Monroe. Notice how all 3 OT's have knee braces on both of their knees. I have always liked Monroe the best out of the big 4, but seeing a guy already having to wear 2 braces makes me a little uncomfortable with drafting one of these guys at #13. Anyone else concerned about these big boy's knees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsMaster88 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Most college OL guys have braces on their knees. It's more preventative than any injuries. I don't have the details on the individual linemen if they have knee problems, but just because they have them in the pictures isn't a concern. Found a link: http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3746547 "In 2004, 24 of the top 25 ranked NCAA Div. I football teams mandated the use of knee braces to avoid injury." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmonkforHOF Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 hmmm. well now I know. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 going by the other thread and news about Andre Smith's work ethic, it seems that Monroe and Jason Smith will be the first 2 to go. Andre Smith is apparently the 2nd best athlete behind Oher of the big 4 and will probably be 3rd. I dunno, but since Monroe and Jason Smith will probably be gone, I think I'd want Oher. I think Buges will get all that he can out of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmonkforHOF Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 After watching Monroe today, I'm hoping he gets busted for DUI, or pulls a Michael Phelps bong photo so he drops to #13. He is the best LT in the draft IMO, and I don't think there is any way he will be there at #13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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