 | Suh or McCoy? For Bucs, it's debatable |
Most everyone has had a debate such as this tossed into his or lap at some point.
Beatles or Rolling Stones? Ginger or Mary Ann? Letterman or Leno?
If you follow sports, you've probably wrestled with this strain of argument more often than most.
Gretzky or Lemieux? Mays or Mantle? Bird or Magic?
Seldom has anyone had to weigh the true consequences of their choice. That, though, is what the Tampa Bay Buccaneers might have to do when it comes time for the third pick in tonight's NFL draft.
Suh or McCoy?
More than a few draft analysts envision a scenario in which the Bucs are left to choose between two potentially game-changing defensive tackles: Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh and Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy. If so, then what?
Who would the Bucs choose?
"You're talking about two dynamic guys, and two guys who bring dynamic aspects to the game," Bucs coach Raheem Morris said recently. "You're talking about two guys who are slightly different but are both dominant."
The St. Louis Rams are expected to take Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford first overall. Though the defensive tackles are tempting, some believe the Detroit Lions will take an offensive tackle to protect the blind side of franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford, last year's No. 1 overall pick.
Either way, one of the two standout defensive tackles should be there for the Bucs. But is one a better fit? Do they like one so much more that they would consider trading down if he is gone?
Well, it depends on what the Bucs are looking for in a defensive tackle, a position that is among their greatest areas of need.
If it's a dominant run stopper, then Suh, the University of Nebraska standout, is probably the choice. If it's a pass rusher, then McCoy, the Oklahoma product, is likely the man.
Or is he? Though most analysts believe McCoy does a better job of penetrating the line of scrimmage and getting after the quarterback, Suh's production says otherwise. During the 2009 season, Suh recorded 12 sacks, 11 pass deflections and 41 quarterback hurries, while McCoy had six sacks, one pass deflection and 18 hurries.
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/22/220022/sp-its-debatable-ndamukong-suh-nebraska-6-4305-ger/sports-bucs/
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