DawgTalkers.net Forums The Archives 2015 NFL Season The NFL Draft 2015 Browns draft Cameron Erving with the 19th pick.

Probably not who I would of taken, but we could arguably have the best Offensive line in the league now.

With 3 first rounders, 2 seconds, and a 3rd rounder as our top 3 picks, (and 2 high 2nd round picks at that) we better.

Thomas: 3rd overall
Mack: 21st overall
Ervin: 22 overall
Schwartz: 37 overall
Bitonio: 35 overall
Greco: 3rd round pick of the Rams, acquired by trade.

I wonder if any team has invested as much in their OL?

No, Eving was not projected as a second rounder.

We could have traded down and still got him.

He most certainly was



Overview

Came to Florida State as an unheralded defensive tackle from Colquitt County (Ga.) and redshirted in 2010 after a back injury. In 2011, had 20 tackles and a sack as a backup defensive tackle. Switched to the offensive side of the ball to help shore up Seminoles' pass protection in 2012 and started all 14 games at left tackle, protecting future first-round QB EJ Manuel's blind side. In 2013, started all 13 games at left tackle and was named first-team All-ACC for the national champion Seminoles. Two-time winner of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy given to the ACC's top blocker. Named first-team All-ACC tackle and third-team All-ACC center after making switch inside toward the end of the 2014 season. Was very close with grandmother (Lillie Lewis), who passed away in the spring of 2014 after one-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Analysis
Strengths Keeps busy and works to secure blocks in run game. Good foot quickness into pass set. Consistently in ready position with good hand readiness in pass sets. Uses good hand placement and has natural timing with hands. Converted defensive tackle who will continue to improve in the NFL with more experience at center. Displays good snap-to-step quickness. Uses quickness to attack defender and begin his grind much earlier than when he played tackle. Competes and is a willing learner. Can get to second level and make cut-off blocks. Has athleticism to pull and offers versatility along the line.
Weaknesses High-cut with tapered lower body, lacking power in legs. Pops straight up in pass rush. Susceptible to bull rush. Had issues handling the edge speed of Clemson's Vic Beasley in 2014 and his days of playing tackle are likely over. Relies on lean rather than hip thrust to generate power. Taught to absorb and control as a pass protector and needs to establish more pop in punch.
Draft Projection Round 2
Sources Tell Us "He plays tough, but I wouldn't call him an intimidator out there. He's a work in progress, but he's going to keep getting better as he learns how to play center." -- ACC defensive line coach
NFL Comparison Eric Wood
Bottom Line Former defensive lineman who is still learning the nuances of offensive-line play after just two seasons as a starter. Has the length and foot quickness to play tackle, but film work shows that he will have a much more successful career at center. Possesses skill set and temperament to show rapid development. Could be a Day 1 starter, but a year of seasoning would help.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/cameron-erving?id=2552240

Maybe we will go with a six man line?

Trading down is not always an option.

I was watching on ESPN and found it funny how one of the guys on the panel was questioning this pick. He's like, hey, they have a pro bowl center (paraphrasing)

Smart guy, didn't catch that this is a solid guard that switches to Center if Mack goes down or leaves next off season.

I like this pick as well.

even thought Denver was trading up?

Trading down is not always an option.

Great, he's a solid Guard. We already have 2 very good Guards though. The only way this makes a lick of sense is if he can play RT better than Schwartz immediately.

Do you remember the early part of the last decade when we simply could not get it together on OL year after year after year. And really, it was the single biggest reason for our futility during that time IMO. Drafting early and often on the lines is never going to upset me. We can still get a great reciever in this draft in round 2.

Or they may know for a fact that Mack is gone after this year and they had a potential pro bowl center who also adds depth at guard and tackle available to them.

Or they may know for a fact that Mack is gone after this year and they had a potential pro bowl center who also adds depth at guard and tackle available to them.

Son what does he do for us this year? (Other than help ensure that we might be able to get the 1st overall pick next year)

You don't draft a guy because a player "might" leave next year, when your team lacks playmakers and difference makers. You don't draft a guy to be a backup, or to bump a quality starter to backup when you have gaping holes among your playmakers.

This team needs players who make a real difference when they are on the field, but a backup/depth player, at lkeats not with their 1st round pick.

So who sits? Greco or Bitonio? One of them is the odd man out. Or do we yet again sit a first round pick all season?

So who sits? Greco or Bitonio? One of them is the odd man out. Or do we yet again sit a first round pick all season?

I would have taken one of the De's at minimum, or traded down if you didn't like the wr's that were up there.