So You Guys Still Want Cody???

**lucky_lefty** · 04-19-2010, 06:05 PM

Will Alabama's Cody be a mountain of a bust? - JSOnline

"He's a big, fat blob," an NFC personnel man said. "He's a big media creation. If you want a guy to play 10 plays a game and make maybe one play in those 10, then that's your guy. He can't move. He just stands there. He cannot move at all."

Just how slow is Cody's 5.66-second clocking in the 40-yard dash? You can't find a slower drafted defensive tackle in the last 20 years. The closest were Corey Swinson (seventh round, 1995) at 5.62, and Tim Roberts (fifth round, 1992) and Ron Brace (second round, 2009) at 5.51."

speak on it

**Bike** · 04-19-2010, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by lucky_lefty

Will Alabama's Cody be a mountain of a bust? - JSOnline

speak on it

Just ask Cincy about their 1st pick last year - Andre Smith - another fat slob that can't stay healthy enough to do squat. I'll pass on Cody...

**Addison** · 04-19-2010, 09:26 PM

I'm not a huge Cody fan (and I kind of agree with him being lazy at times), but his 40 time shouldn't disqualify him from consideration. I never thought 40 times were all that useful for evaluating interior defensive lineman, especially for the NT. For receivers, defensive backs, running backs, even linebackers, yes, definitely look at the 40. But the job of a good NT is to occupy two blockers on the line, that's pretty much it--not to run 40 yards anywhere. It's nice if they can get to the QB once in a while but that isn't even all that important. Just my thoughts...

**Bike** · 04-19-2010, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Addison

I'm not a huge Cody fan (and I kind of agree with him being lazy at times), but his 40 time shouldn't disqualify him from consideration. I never thought 40 times were all that useful for evaluating interior defensive lineman, especially for the NT. For receivers, defensive backs, running backs, even linebackers, yes, definitely look at the 40. But the job of a good NT is to occupy two blockers on the line, that's pretty much it--not to run 40 yards anywhere. It's nice if they can get to the QB once in a while but that isn't even all that important. Just my thoughts...

Good 1st post and welcome to the Crowd!

**matthewschiefs** · 04-19-2010, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by Addison

I'm not a huge Cody fan (and I kind of agree with him being lazy at times), but his 40 time shouldn't disqualify him from consideration. I never thought 40 times were all that useful for evaluating interior defensive lineman, especially for the NT. For receivers, defensive backs, running backs, even linebackers, yes, definitely look at the 40. But the job of a good NT is to occupy two blockers on the line, that's pretty much it--not to run 40 yards anywhere. It's nice if they can get to the QB once in a while but that isn't even all that important. Just my thoughts...

welcome to the crowd.

**matthewschiefs** · 04-19-2010, 09:50 PM

I have never realy wanted Cody I was more hopeing with 2a that we take Golden Tate. I think that in 3 to 4 years Cody could be a solid NFL player. I dont think he will ever be a star I think bust is more likely then that. I will pass as well.

**buffman316** · 04-20-2010, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by matthewschiefs

I have never realy wanted Cody I was more hopeing with 2a that we take Golden Tate. I think that in 3 to 4 years Cody could be a solid NFL player. I dont think he will ever be a star I think bust is more likely then that. I will pass as well.

I completely agree. I would love Tate at this pick for sure. We need that slot reciever with some speed and he has already learned under Wiess. With the 2B pick if would be great to find line backer or o line and possible NT, but not Cody.

**SAPHOJUNKIE** · 04-20-2010, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by buffman316

I completely agree. I would love Tate at this pick for sure. We need that slot reciever with some speed and he has already learned under Wiess. With the 2B pick if would be great to find line backer or o line and possible NT, but not Cody.

Count me in on this as well.

Tate would be a perfect blend of need, talent, value, and immediate contribution.

I would rather have him than Decker or Benn, purely because he could contribute so quickly. I've never thought of it before, but if you don't get production out of your players right away, that 5 year contract is really a three year contract. That sucks.

**Ryfo18** · 04-20-2010, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by buffman316

I completely agree. I would love Tate at this pick for sure. We need that slot reciever with some speed and he has already learned under Wiess. With the 2B pick if would be great to find line backer or o line and possible NT, but not Cody.

I wouldn't mind to have Tate, but I almost think the bigger need is a burner that can beat people down field. Bowe would be a more ideal slot receiver.