Combine Day 2 Thoughts - Gallery or Fitz?

[Eastraider]

Gallery looked very impressive in both his workouts and on the film from the season. Looked like a man among boys.

Would not mind seeing him in the S&B. They say he is the best LT coming out since Ogden/Pace and is similar to Boselli.

Man we have some tough decisions!

We are in greater need of a LT and DT than anything else. But it is hard to pass up a franchise QB (Both Eli and Ben would be an upgrade over both Tui and Gannon. But we could live with either next year and maybe a few more since we don't know much about Tui).

And this kid Fitz has superstar written all over him - often compared to a bigger and faster Jerry Rice.

Man would I like to get both Gallery and Fitz.........

It is like choosing between Munoz or Rice..............Cannot lose either way.

For me it is a toss up between Gallery and Fitz. I don't want the QB cuz it takes too much time to develop them, the risk is higher, and they cost too much, especially if they are not playing immediately.

I love the idea of taking Fitz, but the practical side of me says take the franchise LT.....and get a WR or DT in rd 2 or 3.

[Rhode Raider]

How about we trade C-Wood to Arizona and grab 2 prime picks in the 1st round ....2nd and 3rd pick

[RaiderRef]

While that may sound inticing it also is a little risky. Besides who is gonna replace C Wood. Im a proponent for taking Gallery that way no matter who is the QB - Eli/Ben then they will have some real protection.

[Clubber Lang]

I like both ideas really, I cant recall the last time there were so many great prospects available in the top 15 picks...if Mike Williams enters the draft it will make it even more interesting....tough decision either way we go.

[Twisted]

Originally posted by Eastraider
Would not mind seeing him in the S&B. They say he is the best LT coming out since Ogden/Pace and is similar to Boselli.

That's a shade inaccurate. He's good, but he's not on the same level as those 3 guys. If he were, he'd already be the consensus #1 overall pick.

Besides, LT is hardly a critical need. Sims will be fine. Or if we could find a good RT somewhere, Walker could be a stellar LT. No point in blowing our wad on Gallery.

[RaiderRef]

I disagree, Gallery is actually projected #3 and that is only because of Eli, Fitz, and Ben. If this is the projection then how could Gallery be placed any hire. We all have our own oppinions and that is cool. The O starts on the front line. "Turnstile" Simms is not cutting it. We need to move him to guard. Then we can figure which T to play which side of the line. We kill 3 birds with one stone by drafting Gallery.

1. We get to give Tui a chance to see if he will work or not.

2. We can get more success out of NT's O.

3. We can get a line back to prominance.


Thats my 2 cents

[Akira007]

Very good looking player, great hands, we could trade down to get him and add extra picks. Very good numbers the last two years against decent teams. We have a lot of needs and the 1st three rds are deep with talent.

[Eastraider]

The next issue is even more interesting to me. Iowa offensive tackle Robert Gallery worked out at the combine and he was absolutely amazing. As one personnel director said, "He was everything Tony Boselli or Jonathan Ogden were when they came out."

And I made my statements before the Kirwan article. So I am not alone in my opinion.

So for me our pick comes down to:

1. Gallery
1A. Fitz

Here is the link. http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/7110107

[Mr.Murder]

Told you gallery was the man to get... have the feeling Marty will snag him.

He is the best prospect since Pace or the Vikes rook from last year... one key blocker addidition made the Vikes O line playoff caliber.

Kurt Warner was a scrube until pace let him read D's all day.
Gallery isn't quite as big but is still looking to growing curve years...the only man to take instead of him would be Big Ben whose numbers and raw physical skills do not lie.

[RaiderRef]

Gallery also has room to add 20 lbs and would still be a force

[OWShaddock]

Gallery is the safe pick. With the exception of Mandarich, I can't think of an offensive tackle taken in the top 5/10 in many years that's been a complete bust.
That list includes:
Pace (Pro Bowler)
Ogden (Pro Bowler)
Boselli (Pro Bowler)
Turley (Pro Bowler)
Willie Anderson (very good)
Samuels (Pro Bowler)
Leonard Davis (very good, but has moved to guard)