mistertim Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I though Okung was a very good prospect, but after watching his bowl game performance, I think he is an elite talent. His lateral movement is excellent, his technique is excellent, and he still has room to grow. IMO he is a franchise LT and is worth a top 5 pick. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Ok, apparently nobody things the same as I. Heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan999 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The timing of the thread could have been better, I think that has more to do with it than no one agreeing with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuler74 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I agree Okung if he is there and I also like Jason Fox OT Miami for 2nd round pick. We wait next year for a QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I'd prefer him over any of the QBs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 The timing of the thread could have been better, I think that has more to do with it than no one agreeing with you. Agreed. Not exactly the bes timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Smith Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Agreed. With a top 5 pick, you want to be sure you draft the "right" guy. He'll be earning a boatloat of money and it should be money well-spent. We should not overthink this pick and use it to "reach" for a QB who's not worthy of the top 5 (Claussen, Bradford). We desperately need o-line help, Okung is an absolute beast, and we can pencil him in as a Pro Bowler for a decade (hopefully!) just like we did with the Chris Samuels pick, back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I'm part of the "Brotherhood of BPA" so if Okung is the guy, bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuler74 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 We need a miracle draft like the 81 draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avidpoet Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Shanahan likes quick atheltic Linemen so it wouldnt be entirely imposibile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Join the frat! http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=313958 Okung may be the best OL this year but he may not be available at #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pray4surf Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 He could be the answer at LT for a long time. Use second pick on RB, Jahvid (sp). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Agreed. With a top 5 pick, you want to be sure you draft the "right" guy. He'll be earning a boatloat of money and it should be money well-spent. We should not overthink this pick and use it to "reach" for a QB who's not worthy of the top 5 (Claussen, Bradford). We desperately need o-line help, Okung is an absolute beast, and we can pencil him in as a Pro Bowler for a decade (hopefully!) just like we did with the Chris Samuels pick, back in the day. Both Claussen and Bradford are Top 5 worthy picks. Claussen is arguably the most pro ready QB to ever come out, and Bradford put up impressive numbers with amazing accuracy, not to mention he has an ideal NFL build. I'm not saying we should take either one over Okung. I'm just saying that let's not trash other worthy players just because it doesn't suit your agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuler74 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The first 2 picks have to be for the oline ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nittydachamp Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 go oline. I am with Okung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I'm not gonna lie, I don't know a damn thing about him. I do know, however, that we need a LT badly, and if we are gonna draft an OL then he is the guy. I am generally opposed to using a top 10 pick on an OL(I think that there are just as good OLs available later in the draft, so trading down would be a good option imo), but our o-line is such crap this is the first year that I've advocated that we must use it on an OL. We've avoided the position for too long. If we had Orakpo and Okung on the same team that would be awesome. Has such a nice ring to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofMcboof Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 How is Okung compared to past top 10 LTs? He doesn't look to be an elite run blocker type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Okung would be a solid pu but maybe you should put this in the Frat thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 We desperately need o-line help, Okung is an absolute beast, and we can pencil him in as a Pro Bowler for a decade (hopefully!) just like we did with the Chris Samuels pick, back in the day. Yeah, that pick worked wonders for our organization's success and stability, didn't it? In fact, you can pretty much trace firings and hirings and our overall instability to the specific failures of QBs, be it through age/declining arm or failure to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadKarma Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 How is Okung compared to past top 10 LTs? He doesn't look to be an elite run blocker type. Great in the run game, even better in pass protection, 4 year starter at OSU and gave up the least sacks of anyone during that span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Redskins Fan Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 these different draft player cults on here are getting out of hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooka Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 He's a legit top 5 prospect. There's a good chance he goes in the top 3 though. We'll see what happens at the combine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird_1972 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 He's a legit top 5 prospect. There's a good chance he goes in the top 3 though. We'll see what happens at the combine. I thought he was projected to get taken by KC? Now that we swapped places with KC, I'd imagine we'd be able to grab him. If he isn't there, I think we should trade back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I thought he was projected to get taken by KC? Now that we swapped places with KC, I'd imagine we'd be able to grab him. If he isn't there, I think we should trade back. As it stands right now IIRC, we pick #4 and KC picks #5 Detroit may have its pick of Suh or Okung at #2. If Okung is taken at #2, then TB takes Suh at #3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I would love me some Okung. Followed by another fat boy in round 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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