Cardinals third pick, Early Doucet
In a move that only reinforces that a new day has dawned in Arizona Cardinals draft history the team continues to pick the best player available with the selection of Early Doucet from LSU.
In my final mocks I had the Cardinals looking for a WR in this round, specifically Jerome Simpson from Coastal Carolina. However, that was based on the assumption that a player like Doucet would be long gone by now. Quite simply this is a steal at this point in the draft based on his college production, skills as a receiver and physical ability. The only thing anyone could pick at with this guy, and please remember most experts had him as a first round guy pre-combine, was a somewhat slow 40 for a premier receiver.
The Cardinals desperately needed a true number 3 receiver who wasn’t a project, ala Jereme Urban or Steve Breaston, and who could step up to the number two position if either Boldin or Fitzgerald go down with an injury. ( Something that has happened every season for the last three years at one time or another.) The Cardinals addressed an area of key concern and depth with a top quality talent and this is a great pick.
I hated to see Cliff Avaril passed over but the value pick here clearly was Doucet and you have to imagine the QB’s are smiling over at Cardinals camp this morning.
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8 Responses to “Cardinals third pick, Early Doucet”
April 27th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
EARLYDOUCET GOOD LUCK WITH THE CARDINALS WERE VERY PROUD OF YOU AND IF ITS SOMETHING YOU WANT WORK HARD AT IT.
April 27th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
James,
I know the Cardinals fans are going to be very happy to see Early with the team next year. It looks like a great situation for him to come in and be the third receiver in a potent offense. I for one like seeing as many LSU guys on my roster as I can get.
April 27th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Doucet is a big time play maker . I bet the Cards are glad to pick him up.I only wish the Titans (my team) could have grabbed a play making receiver like Early.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Eric, I agree Doucet would have been a very nice addition to the Titans. Boldin, Fitz, and Early will be a very dangerous receiving core next season.
April 29th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
IT DOESNT MATTER WHERE THEY PUT HIM HE WILL DO HIS PART OR CARRY HIS LOAD WITH THE HELP OF HIS TEAMMATES
April 30th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
James, I agree, I think Doucet will get the job done no matter where Whisenhunt puts him. He’s a natural football player and guys like him can be put anywhere and succeed.
April 30th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
HES JUST A WONDERFUL GUY ALL AROUND AND WE WILL JUST SEE WHAT HE CAN BRING TO THE TABLE FOR THE CARDINALS SO WITH THAT MUCH SAID LETS GET READY TO ENJOY SOME GOOD OLD FOOTBALL
June 19th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I played against this guy in high school. He’s a beast and I’m looking forward to going to some of the Cardinals games while visitng my in laws in Arizona.
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