Quote:A correction to OP. Lynch wasn't signed as a free agent, we traded for him (2011 4th and 2012 5th round picks). For me one of the best trades of all time.

 

 


 

I agree Carpenter was a reach.

 

He was drafted as a RT, but is too slow for outside pass rushers, so we moved him to guard. We selected him, because he is a good run blocker (which is important in our system) and pre-draft they also mentioned, he played all positions but center at Alabama and our OL coach Tom Cable liked his versatility (Cable is known for rotating players and try to play them at more positions during practice). Carp was his personal pick, but didn't work out as planned so far. He struggles in pass protection and also has problems with weight and injuries. Now he is part of "rotation" at LG. 2014 is his last contract year, I doubt we will keep him after that.

 

I didn't like Carpenter pick at draft time and he still didn't convinced me. But Carroll&Co. wanted to adress OL problems in 2011 draft so we take Carpenter and then John Moffitt (he has retired meanwhile) in 3rd round. I wanted QB (Dalton or Kaep) in that draft, but today I'm happy, Carroll and Schneider didn't go that way. I still believe we could use that #25 pick better, but no way I complain about 2011 draft, as we get Wright, Sherm, Maxwell and Malcolm Smith in rounds 4-7.

 


 

More than that, Thomas is only defensive player on our roster, selected in the first round. But he is certainly the most important player.

 

 

You are right about Harvin. We traded 2013 1st and 2014 3rd and 7th round picks for him.