Palmetto Proving Grounds

"28. New England Patriots (From New Orleans Saints) -- Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

The Patriots are never predictable, but you have to figure they'll go pretty heavy on defense in this draft. They've seemed hesitant to take a pass-rusher, but they need to improve in that area. Scouts are waiting to see how Ingram runs to see where he'll be slotted. New England could also look at Clemson DE Andre Branch here."

Waiting to see how he runs?? For real?? Look at the Georgia tape. Period.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/andrew_perloff/01/10/2012.nfl.mock.draft/index.html#ixzz1j6CJNT8W

-Robert Griffin III is a phenomenal college player, but I'm shocked to see him projected as the 2nd pick in the draft. Just seems like a reach to me, I guess Cam Newton, Michael Vick, and Tim Tebow are changing the NFL mentality on dual threat QB's.
-I'll be shocked if Melvin Ingram goes as low as pick 28, he's got superstar written all over him.
-I agree that Gilmore may be able to work his way into the 1st round with a really good performance at the combine.
-If any team gets Alshon in the 2nd round it will be one of the biggest steals in draft history.

I don't know how Griffin will play in a more traditional offense, but he is a much better passer than Vick or Tebow were in college.

He is extremely accurate and has a cannon.

If Alshon doesnt get picked up in first round...The colts will snag him at the drop of a hat with the first pick in the second and give Luck his go-to reciever for the next 12 years.

i have a dumb question, but why dont they have the combine before the players make the decision to go pro? why not just hold it before players have to declare. its not like nfl coaches have to be there to scout. everything about the player is measured and videotaped from every angle. why not push back national signing day. push back when college players have to decide, and have the combine sooner? when you look at the structure it really hampers the high school and college players.

I've seen RGIII in person (wife is a Baylor alum and her family has season tix) - the kid throws a nice looking ball. I live in DC and the Skins are desperate to rid themselves of Sexy Rexy Grossman...I've never seen a fan base despise one of their own like the Skins faithful despise Grossman...and they want RGIII. I think that factors highly in his going early in the first round.

Wayne is gone.