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My pick will be in shortly.

If it makes you feel any better, I was really hoping that Bradley Fletcher would still be there. Very solid pick on your end. Agree with everything said about Heyward-Bey.

lol Sorry. Heyward-Bey will likely develop into a number one, but he's shown some promise over the past two seasons, enough to trust him with my 3rd WR role. He's cut down on his drops from his first two years, and has been surprisingly elusive in the open field, forcing 10 missed tackles in 2012, which was tied for 15th best at his position with players like Victor Cruz and Steve Smith. It's also encouraging to hear that he's continuously impressed in Indianapolis.

Thank you. That he has. Abraham was on the field for 806 snaps this season, which was more than players like Greg Hardy, Cliff Avril, Julius Peppers and Chandler Jones, but it certainly would help to have a capable player spelling him. And I agree wholeheartedly with the last comment.

Thank you. And right back at you with Paul Soliai. I thought he was already gone, but I was obviously mistaken.

Had to select John Abraham at this point, despite the uncertainty of where he'll play in 2013. Much like Winfield, Abraham has quietly been one of the best players at his position over the past half-decade, including last season. He's the model of consistency, having never ranked lower than the Top 10 at his position in pass rushing productivity on a per snap basis since 2008, possibly beyond, and missing just two games since 2007. What made the selection for me was that Abraham was arguably the only legitimate remaining option who's faced LTs on a daily basis. In addition, he surprisingly played more snaps as a 3-4 OLB this season under Mike Nolan than he did as a 4-3 DE, and was equally as successful, affording me the chance to incorporate the 3-4 looks into my defensive scheme, as I would've otherwise considered permanently switching to a four man front. There is some risk of him retiring should he not find a team, but I personally don't see it happening. Not with how dominant he was in 2012. Either way, I see it being worth the risk this late in the Draft.

Ha! Now that's rich. Didn't know that.

Thank you. I share your sentiment. I felt that I could afford it, given that my oldest player on defense recently turned 28, and my eldest secondary member at 26. His coverage skills certainly have been. I've been a fan of his game for quite some time. To add to your point, he was their #1 CB in 2010, and would've been the #1 in 2011 had he not missed 11 games. He still finished 9th in just 5 games played. He'll definitely play more of the slot role. I just wasn't a big fan of the remaining Safeties.

lol My bad. I definitely need to, but I'll do so once I have an identity on defense so that I know what positions to post where.

Thank you. Appreciate it.

The pick is in. At best, Winfield is a two year option, but age is the only reason he was still on the board. The guy's been a phenom in his past several seasons. When you allow just 8.8 yards per completion and 0 TDs in a 3 year span while amassing 110 run stops despite missing 11 contests in 2011, you prove that you're more than capable of contributing in both facets. With how terrific Kenny Phillips was in the single-high role, Winfield could be lined up near the LOS. Officially, he'll likely be listed as the SS, but he'll be utilized as more of a slot CB, with the potential of dropping deep in a two deep look.

Thank you.

The pick is in. Chad Rinehart rounds out the Offensive Line. Rinehart had a terrific 2011 campaign, as well very impressive performances in the 2010 and 2012 seasons. He's been one of the absolute best pass blocking OG in recent years, allowing 10 pressures and 2 QB hits over the past 3 years, and has been well above average in the running game. He's also just turned 28, and with one starting season under his belt, should have enough tread on the tires to continue performing for several seasons at his current level of play.

No problem, my man. I got you covered.

I'd actually be open to doing so, but I'd prefer to do so after all of your selections are in, so that I don't have to research in fragments.

lol I know, I know. It's just that very few members here have access to their in-depth statistics, and I appreciate the fact that my references are taken at face value. I'd like to make sure that this trust remains, so I always take the time to address any misunderstandings of the sort.

No worries. They're both very close, so it could've happened to any of us.

Where did you find this? He finished 14th. Rotoworld.com confirmed it in one of their updates about him.

Thank you kindly. I decided to wait on the position, but had to pull the trigger after Penn was gone. Truthfully, I had Staffold as my ideal selection, who was terrific as a pass blocker this season, but I'll live with Gross.

Favorable reviews. Gross graded out as a Top 5, Top 10 and Top 15 LT since 2010, excelling in both facets. He's also scheduled to make just $13.8 over the next 5 seasons, and has missed 1 contest in his last 3 years, so age is his only downside.

He didn't. The only game wherein Galette saw playing time on the right side against Carolina, he was blanked.

Thank you. The age likely played into it, but he's still been of the better LTs over the past few seasons despite his mileage.

I'm assuming he has, especially considering that he proclaimed to be 110% several weeks before. It's obviously an overstatement, but it's encouraging. The Giants would be an ideal situation. As would the Chiefs, in my opinion. Bishop sandwiched between Johnson, Hali and Houston would take quite a bit of pressure off of him. I also believe that he'd be a solid fit with the Vikings. Either way, it sounds like he'll sign with a team that will have a solid amount of talent around him.

You're very welcome. lol Thank you, and I value your complement as it goes both ways. It definitely didn't sound like you were suggesting anything of the sort, and I absolutely agree regarding what he can be in the right situation, especially when at 100%. I also agree with the sentiment about being released, as well as his value at this point. That he should, and I'm anxious to see where he lands.

If you would've felt the same, then hats off to you. However, the comment about the supposed hole in Bishop's game is purely a presumption, one that has likely been derived solely from his release, and I strongly disagree with the origin of its upbringing. I think very highly of Ted Thompson. I personally consider him to be one of the best GMs in all of football. But it could very well be argued that he's overvalued A.J. Hawk, a player who's meddled with average to below-average performances throughout his entire career. And Jackson's displeasure with the team stemmed from A.J. Smith's unwillingness to consider offering him a long term contract, one that would've been affordable at the time. I'm glad that you acknowledge that, and there's obviously a chance that I'm wrong as well. All I'm saying is that this situation will not have an answer until Bishop and/or the Packers current ILBs answer it themselves.