Jeff Faine interview on draft site

[BuffaloRanger]

This is from Boomer's draft.

"There isn't a better feeling than knowing they know you can run the football down their throats whenever you want."

~ There's your smashmouth football for you!

He also had good things to say about Troy Polamalu, the safety from USC. Plus he's a big Metallica fan, which is critical for any good Center.


Faine Interview (http://www.boomersdraft.com/2003/thehuddle-faine.html)

[darthokeefe]

whipe that substance off you chin ranger

[BuffaloRanger]

I knew you'd be the first to answer DK.

[CookieG]

I like the idea of this guy protecting Bledsoe and opening holes for Travis Henry. I hope TD finds a way to draft him.

[buffmaniac]

Ranger what is your deal with Faine? Were not drafting him. Teague is going to be our center for at least the next 3 years.

[gonzo]

Go to: Denver Broncos Homepage (http://www.denverbroncos.com/index.php3)

In the upper right corner they have links to video interviews with Faine and a lot of other potential first-rounders.

My favorite is Cory Redding describing his style of play as the three R's
Reckless, Relentless, and Ruthless!

:D

[BuffaloRanger]

Buffmaniac, what is your deal with Teague? Teague is decent, average at best, and not the long term solution.

[dauffhaugg]

what does it matter fellas--henry's running strenght is on the outside---our tackles our are stength--he only needs to be mediocre goin up the middle for success-----a moot pt--end it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BuffaloRanger]

But smashmouth football isn't running to the outside, it's running up the gut.

Many here want smashmouth football.

[CookieG]

The shortest way to the endzone is up the middle.

[darkside305]

the quickest way to get yards is up the middle

[reeves84]

Originally posted by CookieG
The shortest way to the endzone is up the middle.

But not necessarily the best.

[N.Y. Orangeman]

I can't think of a stronger position than O-Line for the Bills, when considering depth and talent. Al Johnson is nearly every bit as good as Jeff Faine and will be around in the third.

[buffmaniac]

All I am saying is that we should not waste our 1st rounder on O-line when it is not our problem. A o-lineman in the 3rd round or later that is fine because we certainly need depth. I just think you are being a little ridiculous this idea that we need to replace Teague.

[CookieG]

If it comes down to this scenario what would you do, pick a center with pro-bowl potential for the next 10 years or pick a DE who is league average or a bit better?

[N.Y. Orangeman]

I just don't see what the problem is with Teague. He's in the top 1/3 of all C's in the league IMO in just one year at the position.

Fact: over the last 10 years, only 2 centers have been taken in the 1st round-Damien Woody and Steve Everritt.

[CookieG]

So if I understand you correctly, only 50% of teams drafting a center in round 1 have won the Superbowl.

[buffmaniac]

No what he is saying is that you don't need to use a 1st round pick on a center. And Cookie as to your other question: there are no guarantees with Faine making the pro-bowl. If there was sure I would take him but there aren't. I just feel that we have other spots that we need to be concerned with more than center like dline and CB

[CookieG]

It is true that Faine comes with no guarantees, just like every other player but the main point we need to debate is this; who is the best player, with the most promising future you can get at #23 in the 1st round. I contend that the difference makers at DE, DT, RB, WR, QB, OT and CB will probably be gone. The difference makers at C/G, TE, LB and FS/SS might still be there.
I would greatly prefer to get Faine in round 2, but I doubt he will still be there.

[RustySabre]

If you draft a center in the first round, he better be able to start from day one. For first round money you don't want him sitting the bench. You can rotate in many positions but it can't be done at center. You all know the reasons why. That's the point to debate.

[Mouldsie]

TH is best when he runs up the middle, sees that Teague's guy is pushing through the line and there is no room... then bouncing to the outside. NOT DIRECTLY RUNNING OUTSIDE.

;) :D

[Henry4MVP]

That's a good point. Henry found a lot of yardage by cutting back out when the interior lanes were clogged.

[BuffaloRanger]

The article points out that Woody was the last Center picked in the First and that it is a rare occurance. But it goes on to say that Faine could very well be that guy. There haven't been Centers worthy of being selected in the 1st, but most experts think Faine is. I doubt he'd make it past the Raiders two picks, their problems at Center are well documented.


I agree with CookieG. Select the biggest impact player at #23 regardless of position.

Most will agree that OL should be addressed in at least the first 4 rounds.

[buffmaniac]

Now that I can agree with. Certainly TD can find a solid o-line player in 3rd or 4th rounds. I mean Jonas was third rounder and Marques Sullivan who I also like was a fifth rounder.

[CookieG]

Sometimes you get lucky and find a good player in the later rounds, but you can't always count on it. Even though Jennings and Sullivan were picked in the 3rd and 5th rounds, Williams and Brown were 1st rounders.
This years draft is supposed to be rich in defensive linemen so the logical assumption would be that decent DT's and DE's can be found in the later rounds. Remember that Pat Williams wasn't drafted, Jason Taylor was picked in round 3 and Gbaja-Biamila lasted till round 5.
My theory is you have to pick up good players at the draft's thin or weaker positions earlier than at the draft's stronger positions.

[BuffaloRanger]

I agree with CookieGs theory.

[buffmaniac]

First Cookie says take best player available. Now he is saying take best player available in the thin positions of the draft. This not how TD operates when its his turn to select at 23 he will look at board take best guy who can help team. Maybe that's Faine or Maybe its Hayne or maybe someone else. But what he is not going to be concerned about is who he thinks will be available in the later rounds. That is how you get yourself in trouble.