Drafting a Center

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  1. Titans2004

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    I would not be surprised at all if we drafted a center with 1 of our 1st 4 picks this yr.

    Ben Jones contract is up after this yr. So bring in his replacement and let him learn the system.

    I like Meinerz because I think he has the best feet out of all the top guys.

    Dickerson, Humphrey or Myers look like guys who could be solid starters
     
  2. JCBRAVE

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    Our backup C is usually a G they cross train
     
  3. nbtoppers2

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    Wouldn't mind Dickerson at all. He gets the year to heal and slot right in next year.
     
  4. 2ToneBlueBlood

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    I actually expect this to happen. This is a great draft for centers and I love all of the ones you mentioned. Some of my favorite are Meinerz, Dickerson, Humphrey and Myers from OSU.

    Myers could probably be had a little later than the other 3. May be a good pick in the 4th.
     
  5. Titans2004

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    Meinerz and Humphrey are the physical freaks of this class and I expect them to go rnd 1-2.

    Jimmy Morrissey is another guy that I like out of Pittsburgh. He is the JRob type of guy... a walk on who became a 4 yr starter and 2 yr team captain...all ACC 2 yrs and all ACC academic team 4 yrs. Only gave up 2 sacks in the last 2 yrs...His 10 yrd split from his pro day was reportedly faster than Tristan Wirf and he had a 31inch vertical which shows his explosiveness
     
  6. 2ToneBlueBlood

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    I need to go watch this guy. Sounds perfect for us.
     
  7. titansrule00000

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    Dickerson is probably the best lineman in the draft, even with his injury. He’d be a steal in the 2nd I just don’t see him being there past the first. I would love the Titans to draft him though, Ben Jones is alright but they haven’t had a great Center since Mawae.
     
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  8. Titans2004

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    Dickerson's injury history is very worrisome to me...

    Freshman yr played 7 games...season ending injury
    Sophmore yr played 4 games...season ending injury
    Junior yr played 2 games...season ending injury and took medical redshirt

    He was injury free for his Senior and redshirt Senior years until his knee injury
     
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  9. Soxcat

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    Most Cs can play OG but many OGs can't play C so it is better to draft a C if you have long term plans. In fact Jones started at OG before moving to C when he came into the league. Jones is only 31 so he might be able to play a few more years.
     
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