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[deevo82]

From PFT:


"Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner had a simple message for those who questioned his athleticism: “Watch the NFL Combine.”
"If they were watching Tuesday morning, those questions no longer exist.
"Milliner put up the fastest time of the morning so far by a defensive back, running a scorching 4.31-second 40 on his first attempt. His second was a 4.37, validating the first one.
"That kind of speed clears up one of the few remaining concerns about his game, and likely cements him as a Top 10 pick.
"Actually, it probably does more than that. Detroit is picking fifth overall, and has a glaring need at Milliner’s position. So anyone who wants a shot at him is probably going to have to be in front of them, or make a deal with someone who is."
Was thinking teams would want to move up for Joeckel, Fisher or Geno Smith which could put us into play as a trade partner but Dee Milliner's combine add another dimension. (That's if we don't pick him ourselves)

[BDAWK_4EVER]

Wonder if the Jets are interested since they're shopping Revis. Plenty of teams out there that need a DB

[jonnyeagles12]

We could take him?

[Regal]

I want him to be our pick. RTR!!!

[TV Guy]

"Tell you what, Detroit.  We'll swap picks with you in exchange for Calvin Johnson.  Do we have a deal?"

~ Chip

[dawk1977]

TV Guy, on 26 February 2013 - 11:15 AM, said:

"Tell you what, Detroit.  We'll swap picks with you in exchange for Calvin Johnson.  Do we have a deal?"

~ Chip

I know you are joking. But would there be any reason for detroit to move up one spot to get milliner?  Do teams ever trade up just one spot?  If we trade down I don't want to trade down to far because there are some prospects I really like.

[Boss Hawg]

dawk1977, on 26 February 2013 - 11:28 AM, said:

I know you are joking. But would there be any reason for detroit to move up one spot to get milliner?  Do teams ever trade up just one spot?  If we trade down I don't want to trade down to far because there are some prospects I really like.

Knowing the Eagles also need corner help (depending on free agency), they could offer the Eagles a nice package that Howie wouldn't be able to turn down.

[TSims]

dawk1977, on 26 February 2013 - 11:28 AM, said:

I know you are joking. But would there be any reason for detroit to move up one spot to get milliner?  Do teams ever trade up just one spot?  If we trade down I don't want to trade down to far because there are some prospects I really like.

Pretty sure it happened with Vikings and Browns last year

[RUEagle]

I didn't think his combine was that great.  Good 40 time, showed questionable ball skills though.

[M_L_F]

dawk1977, on 26 February 2013 - 11:28 AM, said:

I know you are joking. But would there be any reason for detroit to move up one spot to get milliner?  Do teams ever trade up just one spot?  If we trade down I don't want to trade down to far because there are some prospects I really like.

Yea teams most definitely do. If Detroit is desperate for Milliner they may very well move up one spot to prevent even the possibility of somebody leapfrogging them. (This is, of course, assuming 1-3 don't move, and it is known the Eagles are trying to move down.)

[Ma2046]

RUEagle, on 26 February 2013 - 12:16 PM, said:

I didn't think his combine was that great.  Good 40 time, showed questionable ball skills though.

While he did struggle reaching up for the ball, it is important to remember that he currently does have a torn labrum.

He didn't look as comfortable as I would have thought with this footwork, and change of direction.  He looked a bit stiff.  I would be more concerned about that.

[SBorBust]

dawk1977, on 26 February 2013 - 11:28 AM, said:

I know you are joking. But would there be any reason for detroit to move up one spot to get milliner?  Do teams ever trade up just one spot?  If we trade down I don't want to trade down to far because there are some prospects I really like.

This happens all the time.  Cleveland traded up one spot for Trent Richardson.  Getting a free 4th round pick would be awesome.

(Minnesota got a 4th, 5th and 7th to move from 3 to 4 last year)

[eagleeyejk]

After his drills, Milliner may have slipped a little. Nothing is clear in this draft but the corners and dbs as a group did great.

[eagleeyejk]

Ma2046, on 26 February 2013 - 12:32 PM, said:

While he did struggle reaching up for the ball, it is important to remember that he currently does have a torn labrum.

He didn't look as comfortable as I would have thought with this footwork, and change of direction.  He looked a bit stiff.  I would be more concerned about that.

Good point about the torn labrum although he isn't known for his ints but that is something to consider.

I agree about your last comments and if you watched those drills back to back with a bunch of the other DBs , many were better in their backpedals, footwork, turning. It seems he may be better with the play in front of him. Although he wasn't terrible in those drills. My fear is there are other corners in the draft that are as good or even better.

Thing is you could maybe trade back and still get a CB or even a safety at worst and still have 3 more picks in the top 70 so you could get 2 corners, a starting safety and still have another pick to play with that is almost a 2nd rounder.