I have my opinion on Walter Nolen, so it probably stops this in its tracks for me. He's the best DT in this draft, followed by Harmon and Graham. I know I'm not alone in this thought process, and we'll have to see how NFL teams feel. The only issue is his character is apparently not "clean." That doesn't make me think he's falling this deep into the draft, though. I think he's a top-15 player. I just don't see it as realistic to hope we can get him. And then, if you can, can he play 1T? I don't think he holds up exceptionally well there, at least not out the gate. I think Harmon could. I don't think Graham could. That's that on that...
I just don't know what you guys see in Thornton that makes you all giddy. I just don't see anything I'd pin more than a 7th rounder on. His type usually ends up undrafted. He reminds me a bit of Matt Landers from Arkansas a couple of years ago, but I think Landers was quicker.
That's the extent of my roasting.
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