Dexter McCluster

Gut, thanks for your writeup on DMC. I agree that D is a concern and a priority however I still think there is a lot of talent thats going to be available even in Round 4. I don't think we need to draft a stud high when we can draft one later and coach him up to be the stud.
With regards to DMC based on what I've gathered and seen on youtube
1) I concur that he could be an extremely valuable weapon out of the slot. Yes we drafted Hawk, but for whatever reason he has failed to contribute in that capacity or in the return game. DMC would fill both.

2) Addressing his negatives and his slow 40 time; I think it is apparent that he plays alot faster than he timed. In addition his short shuttle time was the fastest among RB's. Taken fromhttp://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Throw-out-Dexter-McClusters-40-times.html
"However, maybe an even more telling time that was recorded during the combine, but was vastly overlooked, was McCluster’s 4.06 short-shuttle drill. The short shuttle never gets the attention it deserves, but running back is a position that’s consistently asked to change directions and accelerate out of breaks. One could even make the case that the short shuttle has much more bearing on a prospect’s chances in the NFL than the 40.

And when looking over the top performances in this year’s short-shuttle, McCluster ranked first out of every participant, including California’s Jahvid Best and Auburn’s Ben Tate, who both ran significantly better than McCluster in the 40."

So what round grade do you have him as and do you realistically think he will be available at 3 or 3 comp?

 

How do you figure he won't be used for two years? Are you against drafting Spiller too?

 

I agree that we need more output from the Defensive side of the ball, particularly the line. I don't know if we need more bodies or just improved output from all the guys we already have drafted over the years. I tend to support the latter. Apparently Fisher said that Babin is going to play a lot, so if he is our projected Starter; then possibly a 3rd rounder (pick 1) can come in and help out on the line.
I think we're set at LB but we will probably add somebody for depth later on, and IF we get KB back on the cheap; we're definitely home free.
Corner is a definite concern, but we did have Mouton last year and threw him in early. Hopefully his confidence isn't completely shattered and he can work in. If we upgraded this position at 16 with Haden or trade down and get Kyle Wilson, I'd be happy. Of course I would be thrilled if we got Mays just because I want to see some concussed Colts.
I think you're wrong about McCluster not being used. If you look at other teams like Vikes, Saints, even Chargers and Browns with Harvin, Bush, Sproles and Cribbs; a jack of all versatile player is a valuable commodity. McCluskey would do the same things on a cheaper scale;
1/ impact our return game
2/ function as slot WR/RB2
3/ allow Heimy to get creative and open up the playbook.
4/ Ringer would still get the short yardage.

I know he's small and that concerns me but I really just want to see our offense get a little bit more dynamic. If we lose CJ; we're toast. We need to put points on the board to compete with the Colts and Texans, because even if we hold them to 20 or less; we still need to get 21. JMHO

 

You're missing the point; I'm not advocating drafting a pure runner especially like the two guys you mentioned in your last post.
I'm simply saying we need a versatile weapon; you reference the Saints who won the championship but do you consider Reggie Bush a pure RB or a versatile weapon? A versatile weapon is just what our Offense needs, because CJ right now is our only option. I agree that we 'invested' alot in Britt, Cook, and Washington but let's be honest here. Britt is more than likely a great possession WR, Cook is a recieving TE, and Washington is nothing more than a butterfingered speed decoy. We need someone shifty in the slot because as you know the Hawk has been grounded. McCluster is small but very strong and you can't just categorize him as strictly a RB.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/nfl/01/29/senior.bowl/index.html
Believe me last year when they showed Beanie Wells getting a phone call during the Titans selection; I was pretty worried we were going to draft another RB. That said, this guy would make things intriguing and yes, open up our playbook. How is this guy different from Harvin and please don't be predictable and reference the 40 time because everything I read says he wasn't 'coached' on the technique to run a 40 and the tape doesn't lie.