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YanksFan1992
04-25-08, 11:38 PM
Approaching 14 hours until it starts. :gulp:
I'll be up at 6 AM Pacific time raring to go and it should be a great day, always one of my favorite days of the year. :)
AMYanks
04-26-08, 12:07 AM
First time in a while I don't have one specific player that I want the Jets to draft. But at least I won't be disappointed, which usually happens with them.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 12:14 AM
First time in a while I don't have one specific player that I want the Jets to draft. But at least I won't be disappointed, which usually happens with them.
I'm really hope they get McFadden. The Queens ties the franchise has from their days at Shea Stadium connects perfectly to the original Run DMC (from Hollis, Queens). Pairing that with the new Run DMc (wearing #23 or 32) is a public relations bonanza waiting to happen.
I can see the Nike/Reebok/Under Armor commercial now...
philleotardo
04-26-08, 01:22 AM
My roommates and I were absolute draft geeks and got the brilliant idea (in the middle of a long night of drinking) that no one could go to bed until his team selected. The fan of the then-defending champion Cowboys had a REALLY difficult night, morning and afternoon.
In addition, the NFL Draft is the only occasion I have used to call in sick to work when I or a family member wasn't truly sick.
The draft coverage starts 8PM UK time
YanksFan1992
04-26-08, 09:26 AM
And it's here. :gulp:
I am hoping that the Giants can pick up a good defensive player at 31; and right now I am probably hoping for Kenny Phillips most of all.
Apparently one of the rumors making the rounds is New England trading up to #5 to get Gholston before the Jets can.
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 10:05 AM
Please let Matt Ryan go to a team that I don't hate.
ESPN is saying that Chris Long is going #2 to St. Louis.
#1PaFan
04-26-08, 10:27 AM
GO PACK GO!!!
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 10:33 AM
I hate that it's at 3 PM now. And I have to leave for an early dinner at like 5:30 so I won't even get to see the whole first round.:mad:
fredgmuggs
04-26-08, 10:38 AM
I hate that it's at 3 PM now. And I have to leave for an early dinner at like 5:30 so I won't even get to see the whole first round.:mad:
Yeah, why did the NFL push back the time? West Coast ratings?
I hate that it's at 3 PM now. And I have to leave for an early dinner at like 5:30 so I won't even get to see the whole first round.:mad:
They didn't consult you when they were deciding to change the time?
YanksFan1992
04-26-08, 10:43 AM
Yeah, why did the NFL push back the time? West Coast ratings?
Im really not sure. They have dramatically shortned how long the first day will take though, so the coverage will probably end at the same time as well (today will only have the first 2 rounds instead of the typical 3, you get 10 minutes to pick in the first instead of the typical 15 and 7 minutes in the second instead of the typical 10).
YanksFan1992
04-26-08, 10:46 AM
ESPN is saying that Chris Long is going #2 to St. Louis.
So the possibilities assuming there are no trades probably are:
3. Atlanta- Matt Ryan or Glenn Dorsey
4. Oakland- Glenn Dorsey, Darren McFadden or Vernon Gholston
5. Kansas City- Gholston, Branden Albert or Matt Ryan
6. Jets- Matt Ryan, Gholston or McFadden
My guess is:
3. Dorsey
4. Gholston
5. Albert
6. McFadden
7. Ellis
8. Ryan
9. Rivers
10. Rodgers-Cromartie
NelsonMuntz
04-26-08, 11:09 AM
I can't believe the Dolphins are taking an offensive lineman with the #1 overall pick. I mean normally I could believe it, but Tuna had my expectations up this year. I have to believe a Jason Taylor trade is in the works.
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 11:12 AM
They didn't consult you when they were deciding to change the time? Unbelievably they did not. It was an unfortunate mistake on their part.
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 11:13 AM
I can't believe the Dolphins are taking an offensive lineman with the #1 overall pick. I mean normally I could believe it, but Tuna had my expectations up this year. I have to believe a Jason Taylor trade is in the works.
I don't think anyone would give up a low first rounder or a high second rounder for Jason Taylor, who is 34 years old now.
NelsonMuntz
04-26-08, 11:18 AM
I don't think anyone would give up a low first rounder or a high second rounder for Jason Taylor, who is 34 years old now.
Dude can still bring it. He had a great year last year.
Unbelievably they did not. It was an unfortunate mistake on their part.
Agreed.
BroadwayBomber55
04-26-08, 11:21 AM
Hmmmm.
Jeremy Shockey to the New Orelans Saints?
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8074688
wang+cano=future
04-26-08, 11:31 AM
Should be a fun draft after the first 2 picks today. :) Personally I hope McFadden falls to the Jets.
I'm really hope they get McFadden. The Queens ties the franchise has from their days at Shea Stadium connects perfectly to the original Run DMC (from Hollis, Queens). Pairing that with the new Run DMc (wearing #23 or 32) is a public relations bonanza waiting to happen.
I can see the Nike/Reebok/Under Armor commercial now...
And now I get the nickname from the Jets thread :lol:.
I have to be somewhere at 5pm today, but luckily I can bring my radio and headphones and listen to as much as possible :D.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 12:08 PM
And now I get the nickname from the Jets thread :lol:.
I just posted this in the Jets thread, but I'm REALLLLY hoping the Jets get McFadden (Run DMc) just so that we can start calling Thomas Jones "Jam Master Jay". :D
YanksFan1992
04-26-08, 12:17 PM
ESPN is reporting that their sources are saying Atlanta will take Ryan at 3 and Oakland will take McFadden at 4.
However, if Dorsey is still on the board I wouldn't be surprised if Oakland took him and they could be bluffing to ESPN trying to make a trade happen.
So by the time the Steelers pick, it will be dark outside?
Soriambi
04-26-08, 12:51 PM
Yeah, why did the NFL push back the time? West Coast ratings?
Probably that, plus the fact that by starting it at 3 a lot more of the first round will be in prime time (and earlier picks).
YanksFan1992
04-26-08, 12:52 PM
Wow, it sounds like Baltimore is putting a huge offer together to try and move up to #2 in the draft, which would comletely shake up the first 8 picks.
Soriambi
04-26-08, 12:58 PM
My dad heard something yesterday saying that the Dolphins are planning to take their full ten minutes. :wtf:
If Chris Long is still availabe at #4 it will be hard for the Raiders to pass and let KC get him...
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 01:41 PM
If Chris Long is still availabe at #4 it will be hard for the Raiders to pass and let KC get him...
They'd be stupid not to. It would certainly make a better statement of returning to the past than hiring Art Shell to coach.
How comfortable Chris would be playing in his Dad's shadow is a different story...
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 01:44 PM
Interesting thought from Werder about Dallas trading the 28 to Arizona for Anquan Boldin. It's a win-win. Dallas obviously gets one of the 10 best receivers in The League, and Arizona gets some ammo to try and move up and make a run at Run DMc -- that would be an excellent tandem with Edge.
Soriambi
04-26-08, 02:02 PM
This isn't in HD? Bah.
Soriambi
04-26-08, 02:03 PM
The Dolphins didn't take all their time. Hooray.
Shockingly, Jake Long goes to the Dolphins at #1 overall.
St. Louis is on the clock.
Soriambi
04-26-08, 02:09 PM
I'm surprised there's no one here.
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 02:11 PM
Nothing quite beats today for me -- I just got back from BC's spring football game to see the NFL Draft on TV.
Now they're saying Matt Ryan to Atlanta. I wouldn't wish that on anyone, let alone our star player.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:11 PM
Looks like Suzy just officially let the cat out of the bag.
Sounds like the Rams are going Long.
Soriambi
04-26-08, 02:12 PM
The St. Louis Rams select Chris Long, DE, Virginia, with the #2 pick.
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:12 PM
Here's St. Louis... And they select Chris Long, DE, Virginia. Not a surprise at all. Now things start to get at least a little interesting.
hardrain
04-26-08, 02:12 PM
St.Louis is a great place for Long.
Soriambi
04-26-08, 02:12 PM
Looks like Suzy just officially let the cat out of the bag.
Sounds like the Rams are going Long.
And the Long-Long 1-2 pick is complete. Strange that he hadn't received the call when the clock stopped.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:13 PM
Interesting to see whether the Falcons will go Ryan or Dorsey.
Or, trade down with the team that wants one of them. (or McFadden)
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:15 PM
ENOUGH with Michael Vick already...
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:16 PM
Guess that picture and that smile answer that question.
Ryan to the Falcons.
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 02:17 PM
Looks like Matt's going to Atlanta. Bleh, I wanted him out of the NFC.
Soriambi
04-26-08, 02:17 PM
The Falcons will take Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College with the #3 pick.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:18 PM
LOVING the faster pace of the 1st Round.
Interesting to see what the Raiders will do now.
What they SHOULD do and what they WILL do are probably two different things...
Soriambi
04-26-08, 02:19 PM
The Raidahhhs are on the clock.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:20 PM
This couldn't have played out more perfectly for the Jets.
Here's hoping the Raiders do the right thing for their franchise and take Dorsey so that Run DMc & Jam Master Jay will do 8 shows in North Jersey.
hardrain
04-26-08, 02:20 PM
What they SHOULD do and what they WILL do are probably two different things...
ain't that always the truth!
wang+cano=future
04-26-08, 02:21 PM
Dorsey or McFadden for the Raiders?
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:22 PM
Dorsey or McFadden for the Raiders?
I'd be absolutely shocked if it's not McFadden.
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 02:22 PM
Shut up Berman. My allegiances aren't shifting to a second-rate franchise.
I'd be absolutely shocked if it's not McFadden.
Agreed :(.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:26 PM
Be interesting to see if they trade down since they have no other picks until tomorrow.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:26 PM
I don't see any phones ringing yet...
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:27 PM
Never mind -- I just saw him go in his pocket.
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 02:27 PM
The Raiders go with McFadden.
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:27 PM
Here we go... McFadden it is.
Soriambi
04-26-08, 02:27 PM
The Raiders select Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas, with the #4 pick.
Bah. :(
And so it goes.... Smart pick by Oakland.
I wonder if the Jets will pick Dorsey if KC passes on him. I don't know if he fits the system, but he's a good player. It's a tough one.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:28 PM
Not for nothing, but Dorsey might end up in North Jersey.
D-Tackle is not necessarily a Chief need.
wang+cano=future
04-26-08, 02:29 PM
Oh well there goes McFadden.....I really wanted the Jets to nab him.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:29 PM
Does Berman have to say "RRRRRRRAIDAH" every freakin' time???
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:30 PM
And so it goes.... Smart pick by Oakland.
I wonder if the Jets will pick Dorsey if KC passes on him. I don't know if he fits the system, but he's a good player. It's a tough one.
I don't think it's a smart pick by Oakland. They have 4 RB's including a very good one in the kid they got in the second round last year who got hurt. We'll see.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:30 PM
Oh well there goes McFadden.....I really wanted the Jets to nab him.
Yeah, it would've been. Guess that Jam Master Jay will have to be Justin Fargas.
Not quite the same ring...
I don't think it's a smart pick by Oakland. They have 4 RB's including a very good one in the kid they got in the second round last year who got hurt. We'll see.
It's a smart pick by Oakland, because he was one of the best players in the draft. If you can get someone who looks like a "playmaker", you take him. It just sucks for the Jets :(.
AMYanks
04-26-08, 02:30 PM
And so it goes.... Smart pick by Oakland.
I wonder if the Jets will pick Dorsey if KC passes on him. I don't know if he fits the system, but he's a good player. It's a tough one.
Jets just traded a 3-tech DT, they don't need another one.
Everything points to McKelvin.
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:32 PM
Jets just traded a 3-tech DT, they don't need another one.
Everything points to McKelvin.
He couldn't play DE in the 3-4?
Jets just traded a 3-tech DT, they don't need another one.
Everything points to McKelvin.
Is McKelvin even consider a top first-round talent? Couldn't they trade down and get him in a similar spot to where they got Revis last year?
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:32 PM
I don't think it's a smart pick by Oakland. They have 4 RB's including a very good one in the kid they got in the second round last year who got hurt. We'll see.
What else do you expect from Al Davis. Let's see, there's Fargas, Jordan, Rhodes, and Michael Bush. I'm sure one or two will be cut, but still. Meanwhile, there are no significant DTs on the roster. They're going nowhere quickly.
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 02:33 PM
Dorsey's on the phone...
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:34 PM
No it's not still going back & forth, Wendi -- KC is taking Dorsey.
Looks like Gholston for the Jets.
AMYanks
04-26-08, 02:34 PM
He couldn't play DE in the 3-4?
He's too short.
Dorsey's on the phone...
Is KC taking him or is NO trading the pick to try to get him? That's the question.
ETA: Guess KC took him. Have fun with Hermy, Glenn!
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 02:35 PM
Is KC taking him or is NO trading the pick to try to get him? That's the question.KC takes him.
AMYanks
04-26-08, 02:35 PM
Is McKelvin even consider a top first-round talent? Couldn't they trade down and get him in a similar spot to where they got Revis last year?
He was projected to go somewhere around 10-15, so it's not a huge reach. Only knock against him really is that he played for Troy, but so did Osi Umenyiora and DeMarcus Ware.
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:35 PM
Very good pick by KC. They may have just gotten the best player in the draft at #5.
AND NOW FOR MY JETS!!!!!!!!!!
We needed to lose those games at the end of last season, especially to KC. dammit
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:38 PM
Alright, I have opened the only beer I have in my fridge. J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!
Panamaniac42
04-26-08, 02:40 PM
Take Gholston.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:42 PM
If they take McKelvin, there will be a riot inside Radio City.
The VER-non GHOL-ston chants have already started...
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:42 PM
I haven't seen Gholston get the call yet...
CallOfTheCrow
04-26-08, 02:42 PM
come on, gholston!
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:44 PM
Yeah!!!!!
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 02:44 PM
Jets fans are happy, and so am I.
AMYanks
04-26-08, 02:44 PM
So much for pre-draft rumors. :lol:
...and the green room is cleaned out.
So much for meeting my schadenfreude quota for today.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:46 PM
So what's next for the Beli-cheaters???
McKelvin, O-Line (Branden Albert), or trade?
b_joseph
04-26-08, 02:46 PM
Jets got the best player in the whole draft, IMO.
He better at least be close to guy like Ware and Merriman with a #6 pick :(.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:47 PM
Geez -- Eric Ogbogu looks better now than when he was in The League... :lol:
AMYanks
04-26-08, 02:50 PM
Jets got the best player in the whole draft, IMO.
I read a piece from one scout who said "in all my years, I could count on one hand the pass-rushers who are as dominant as Gholston." But he also says, he can disappear for stretches.
But I like having our first front 7 play maker since Abraham. Hopefully Gholston doesn't have the same health issues.
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:51 PM
And the Saints have traded with the Pats. Not a surprise at all.
NelsonMuntz
04-26-08, 02:51 PM
Can someone remind me who or what the 49ers got from New England for giving up their 1st round pick?
CallOfTheCrow
04-26-08, 02:51 PM
Can someone remind me who or what the 49ers got from New England for giving up their 1st round pick?
lobster.
CptCrunch
04-26-08, 02:52 PM
lobster.
chowda
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:52 PM
Can someone remind me who or what the 49ers got from New England for giving up their 1st round pick?
Yeah, Joe Staley, the OT.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 02:53 PM
Love Ellis, great pick for the Saints.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:54 PM
Okay -- not feeling good about Felix Jones for the Cowboys after watching that play Sedrick Ellis made on him...
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 02:55 PM
Wow, can't wait to see how many picks Jacksonville gave up.
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:55 PM
Wow, Jacksonville just moved up from 26 all the way to 8. I wonder who they are targeting. Ravens will obviously take a QB at 26 I'd imagine.
CptCrunch
04-26-08, 02:55 PM
Who's Jax jumping up for?
So much for my mock draft pick for Jacksonville. :lol:
They have to be giving up a ton for this. I wonder just how much.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:56 PM
Yeah -- Ravens will go Flacco or Brohm.
They just might be leaning toward the local kid (Flacco/Delaware).
Wish I had NFL Network to hear what Billick has to say about that. :lol:
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 02:56 PM
Derrick Harvey here?
AMYanks
04-26-08, 02:57 PM
At least the Pats didn't get another 1st round pick next year.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 02:57 PM
Who's Jax jumping up for?
O-Line or DB
Yeah -- Ravens will go Flacco or Brohm.
They just might be leaning toward the local kid (Flacco/Delaware).
Wish I had NFL Network to hear what Billick has to say about that. :lol:
I swear on the radio yesterday they were talking about how much Baltimore LOVED Chad Henne. So I suppose he's a choice too... though I don't see it at all. Either way, one of the lower-ranked QB's should be there at 26 (or higher if the Ravens trade from there).
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 03:00 PM
8 picks in the first hour -- I LOVE this new pace!!!
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 03:00 PM
Kiper just made absolutely no sense.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 03:01 PM
I don't call Harvey a reach. He's solid.
AMYanks
04-26-08, 03:01 PM
They traded up 18 spots for Derrick Harvey? Huh!?
Derrick Harvey here?Good call.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 03:02 PM
If I was a Dolphins fan, I'd be concerned.
They've shown Jake Long get OWNED by Gholston and Harvey. :lol:
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 03:03 PM
Is Rivers happy because the Bengals are or are NOT picking him???
AMYanks
04-26-08, 03:06 PM
Poor Keith Rivers, going to the NFL's newest black hole.
Panamaniac42
04-26-08, 03:07 PM
Wow the Ravens made out lovely.
One more pick to go, Mecca. :clap:
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 03:08 PM
Hopefully the Bills trade down with their pick. The Chiefs have had talks with the Bills, but Herm was saying he wanted more picks, not less.
If they don't trade down take Branden Albert if available, or a CB (Hopefully Jenkins or Cromartie).
wang+cano=future
04-26-08, 03:11 PM
What did the Ravens get for trading their pick?
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 03:14 PM
Like Mayo, makes sense for the Pats, but they could have traded down again to get him I think.
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 03:14 PM
As a Jet fan, I'm cool with the Pats getting Mayo.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 03:18 PM
I'd be ok with Devin Thomas who I saw get his phone, not thrilled but ok.
AMYanks
04-26-08, 03:19 PM
Good pick for Buffalo.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 03:19 PM
Alright. Had McKelvin third in terms of CBs but if the Bills like him the most, I'm sure they have their reasons. That's why they do what they do and I write lesson plans.
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 03:20 PM
Alright had McKelvin third in terms of CBs but if the Bills like him the most, I'm sure they have their reasons. That's why they do what they do and I write lesson plans.
FWIW, I think it's a very good pick. Jets had him ranked as the #1 CB too.
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 03:21 PM
By the way, it seems clear to me that if we didn't take Gholston, the Pats definitely would.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 03:28 PM
Much more pressing needs for the Panthers.
NelsonMuntz
04-26-08, 03:36 PM
Yeah, Joe Staley, the OT.
Thanks.
NelsonMuntz
04-26-08, 03:38 PM
If I was a Dolphins fan, I'd be concerned.
They've shown Jake Long get OWNED by Gholston and Harvey. :lol:
Unfortunately we're used to it at this point. I thought Tuna was going to turn things around but our first round pick doesn't leave me feeling so optimistic.
JeffWeaverFan
04-26-08, 03:43 PM
I assume the Lions will take Mendenhall.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 03:53 PM
Good pick by Arizona.
I wanted Gholston but I'll take Mayo plus the extra pick. Hopefully they can grab a DB later on.
CptCrunch
04-26-08, 03:59 PM
Lions don't take a WR. Biggest surprise of the draft.
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 03:59 PM
I'm surprised Gosder went so early.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:04 PM
I'm surprised Gosder went so early.
Millen gets worse every year. I'm surprised they went Cherilus with Jeff Otah still on the board.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:05 PM
My god, Flacco is a big boy.
Excellent pick for the Ravens.
Now we get to hear that stupid Iggles chant for another 6 minutes...
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 04:07 PM
Millen gets worse every year. I'm surprised they went Cherilus with Jeff Otah still on the board.I mean, most of us around here knew he'd go first day, but I can't argue with those who think he was drafted a little high.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:08 PM
Is that Chad Henne's mom, sister or girlfriend?? Wow...
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:09 PM
I mean, most of us around here knew he'd go first day, but I can't argue with those who think he was drafted a little high.
I'm not knocking Gosder -- he's a definite 1st Rounder.
But Detroit could've traded down to get him.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:10 PM
Carolina trade. Another QB? Maybe Mendenhall???
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 04:11 PM
Ox, I just noticed the #22 Flutie jersey in your sig...you know, he was in the stadium at our spring game today. Walked right by me, shook hands with a few fans on the way by. I wish I got close enough.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 04:12 PM
Carolina trade. Another QB? Maybe Mendenhall???
Haha Mendenhall? They have Williams and Stewart. Good pick with Otah.
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 04:12 PM
Much more pressing needs for the Panthers.
Stewart is the best pick in the draft so far IMO.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 04:15 PM
Stewart is the best pick in the draft so far IMO.
Now that Carolina has drafted Otah it makes the pick better, but best of the first round? We'll see. Feel free to elaborate why you feel this way however.
In Mo I Trust
04-26-08, 04:16 PM
Wow, the Panthers gave up a lot.
Andy Reid's trying to get back in my good graces today, it seems. Good deal.
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 04:18 PM
Now that Carolina has drafted Otah it makes the pick better, but best of the first round? We'll see. Feel free to elaborate why you feel this way however.
Top 5 talent in the draft, possibly top 3 IMO.
I've seen a ton of Stewart the last 4 years. He's an excellent player and will be a superstar at the next level. He and Williams are gonna form one hell of a combo.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:19 PM
Haha Mendenhall? They have Williams and Stewart. Good pick with Otah.
Forgot they just took Stewart. Brainfart...
Otah is a very good pick for them.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:20 PM
Well that sucked. I was hoping Talib would slip two more spots.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:24 PM
Skins pick -- Sweed or Devin Thomas?
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 04:30 PM
Sam Baker is good but Atlanta is not a team that should have moved up. As ESPN was saying, they have a lot of needs.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 04:31 PM
Dallas could have their pick of the litter at WR here. What do you think Ox? Who are they taking?
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:31 PM
Awful, awful, awful move.
Typical of the Falcons direction right now...
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 04:32 PM
Head-scratcher by the Falcons.
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 04:32 PM
Surprised Baker went this high. Every Mock had him dropping to the 2nd round.
that said, he is alot better than he showed this year. He was a 4 year starter at USC and that is pretty impressive.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:34 PM
Dallas could have their pick of the litter at WR here. What do you think Ox? Who are they taking?
I want Sweed. I wanted Sweed in our Mock.
The trade for Pacman means they don't HAVE to go CB, but they could go with Mike Jenkins.
They can wait until 28 for Felix Jones. If he's gone, they can wait even longer for Round 2. Or, they can take the guy I took in the Mock, Mendenhall.
Lots of great options here...
The Steelers are on the clock! :gulp:
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:38 PM
Ox, I just noticed the #22 Flutie jersey in your sig...you know, he was in the stadium at our spring game today. Walked right by me, shook hands with a few fans on the way by. I wish I got close enough.
Flutie is one of the reasons 22 became my number.
I was 10 when he threw the Hail Mary, and he became one of my favorites.
I want Sweed. I wanted Sweed in our Mock.
The trade for Pacman means they don't HAVE to go CB, but they could go with Mike Jenkins.
They can wait until 28 for Felix Jones. If he's gone, they can wait even longer for Round 2. Or, they can take the guy I took in the Mock, Mendenhall.
Lots of great options here...Jones it is.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:40 PM
I'm not gonna kill it. JJ was determined to get one guy from Arkansas.
He's a perfect fit. Guess they didn't want to chance him being gone at 28.
AMYanks
04-26-08, 04:40 PM
Jones from Arkansas takes Jones from Arkansas.
DaYanks24
04-26-08, 04:41 PM
UPDATE - Get Falcons, 34th, 48th picks in the second round, plus a 4th rounder)
The tackle Atlanta took is a bit of a reach, and the Skins still have a tackle they like, Duane Brown of Va tech, who they could probably get with their second, second round pick.
It was a shrewd appraoch to look for more value and depth, with a lot of holes to fill in this draft. I could have seen taking Jenkins, because he could be a stud, but given what positions they have to fill, it made sense not to take a WR here with so much deopth.
Merling might still be there in 10 picks or so, too.
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/
Nice haul for the 21st pick.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 04:43 PM
Off to the gym -- wouldn't surprise me if the Cowboys trade out of 28 and target someone in Round 2 (unless they can pull Boldin or the other Roy Williams).
We'll discuss later!!
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 04:43 PM
Flutie is one of the reasons 22 became my number.
I was 10 when he threw the Hail Mary, and he became one of my favorites.I wasn't even born, but you can't have any BC football discussion around here without hearing about it. Flutie's always been pretty visible around here -- he's been spotted often at our men's basketball games -- but his nephew Billy is on the BC football team, so that's a pretty good reason why he'd be there (although I think he'd have gone anyway). Point is, the man can simply do whatever he wants here. Good choice for a favorite player. :)
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 04:44 PM
Interesting...
Steelers take Mendenhall!
montrealer
04-26-08, 04:46 PM
The Steelers are on the clock! :gulp:
Woo Hoo:gulp:
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 04:47 PM
Steelers take Mendenhall!
Great fit for the Steelers. Excellent pick.
Woo Hoo:gulp:Jakey, you and are on the same side here, but I'm sorry to tell you that the other Pittsburgh team is going to win and your team is not.
Go Pens! :D
montrealer
04-26-08, 04:48 PM
Steelers take Mendenhall!
Sweeeeet.....
montrealer
04-26-08, 04:49 PM
Jakey, you and are on the same side here, but I'm sorry to tell you that the other Pittsburgh team is going to win and your team is not.
Go Pens! :D
We`ll see........GO HABS GO !!!!!
montrealer
04-26-08, 04:50 PM
Steelers take Mendenhall!
http://www.thefantasykickoff.com/rashard-mendenhall-2008-nfl-draft-prospect/
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 04:52 PM
Well, didn't see that one coming.
CptCrunch
04-26-08, 04:52 PM
Titans had a bunch of WRs to choose from and they go with a RB. Interesting.
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 05:17 PM
Another surprising pick.
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 05:18 PM
4 SC guys taken in the first round :clapping:
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 05:23 PM
Who do the Jets take? A WR seems to make sense.
AMYanks
04-26-08, 05:24 PM
I hope it's for a WR, Thomas or Sweed (even Hardy).
They could also take Brohm...
In Mo I Trust
04-26-08, 05:25 PM
Keller to be the pick.
njdhockey
04-26-08, 05:30 PM
I was hoping the Giants could get Keller if they do infact trade Shockey. Lets see what they do now. Go Giants!
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 05:35 PM
The Giants go with Kenny Phillips.
b_joseph
04-26-08, 05:36 PM
That pick is fine with me. Good athlete, good ball skills, good tackler...a proper safety.
Now we just have to wait out the Shockey situation
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 05:37 PM
The Giants go with Kenny Phillips.
................, I was hoping the Miami streak would end.
Nice pick though, this kid is a baller.
njdhockey
04-26-08, 05:37 PM
Awesome pick by the Giants!
Kluivert4Ever
04-26-08, 05:38 PM
Great pick!
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 05:39 PM
Merling is a great pick for Miami. Will replace Jason Taylor at some point.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 05:43 PM
And the first WR taken in the NFL draft... Donnie Avery.
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 05:45 PM
And the first WR taken in the NFL draft... Donnie Avery.
Think Dwayne Jarrett is kicking himself right now?
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 05:45 PM
I don't think anyone had Avery being the first WR taken other than his parents.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 05:46 PM
Think Dwayne Jarrett is kicking himself right now?
I'd certainly think so.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 05:47 PM
Devin Thomas goes to the Skins. If the Bills can take a WR or TE with their pick I'll be thrilled.
WeekendWarrior
04-26-08, 05:51 PM
Desean Jackson continues to slip. I would love to have him on the giants to complement burress and smith
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 05:52 PM
Surprised the Pack took a WR.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 05:55 PM
"We moved up in the first to get our guard uh tackle guy."
-Herm Edwards
dabomb2045
04-26-08, 05:56 PM
"We moved up in the first to get our guard uh tackle guy."
-Herm Edwards
Thank the lord this guy doesnt coach my team anymore
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 05:57 PM
Desean Jackson continues to slip. I would love to have him on the giants to complement burress and smith
No you don't.
The last thing you want is this soft egomaniac on the Giants.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 06:00 PM
Why is Fred Davis falling? Thought Seattle would take him but they took Carlson. I like Carlson a lot as a ND fan though.
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 06:03 PM
Why is Fred Davis falling? Thought Seattle would take him but they took Carlson. I like Carlson a lot as a ND fan though.
He didn't test very well.
That said, I'm shocked Carlson went first.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 06:04 PM
He didn't test very well.
That said, I'm shocked Carlson went first.
Not sure if you just mean between those two, but Keller was the first TE taken.
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 06:05 PM
Not sure if you just mean between those two, but Keller was the first TE taken.
yeah, I meant between the two.
Davis has also had some "character" issues in the past.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 06:13 PM
C'mon Sweed or Kelly....
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 06:18 PM
Alright I'll take Hardy too!
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 06:19 PM
Wondering why Sweed keeps falling. I know Kelly stunk in his workouts.
Maybe his wrist didn't check out cleanly.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 06:29 PM
You almost have to think thats it.
yankeesrule2000
04-26-08, 06:32 PM
next question is when is Ray Rice going to get drafted..
Panamaniac42
04-26-08, 06:43 PM
next question is when is Ray Rice going to get drafted..
If the Eagles take him I'm going to cut myself.
I'm surprised the Bears took Forte over him.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 06:44 PM
next question is when is Ray Rice going to get drafted..
Arizona would be a god fit.
Panamaniac42
04-26-08, 06:45 PM
Arizona would be a god fit.
Agreed.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 06:45 PM
Sweed could still go to your Cowboys Ox.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 06:45 PM
If the Eagles take him I'm going to cut myself.
I'm surprised the Bears took Forte over him.
I'd be very surprised if the Iggles didn't go WR with one of their two upcoming picks.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 06:47 PM
Sweed could still go to your Cowboys Ox.
That would be nice -- their three biggest needs taken care of with the first 3 picks.
But I have a bad feeling that Philly will grab him next.
I also wouldn't mind Early Doucet...
MassNYYfan
04-26-08, 06:47 PM
A pick out of Coastal Carolina in the 2nd round. They didn't even HAVE a football team when I was there almost 10 years ago. A WR no less with all those big names still on the board.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 06:48 PM
That's a sick 1-2 TE tandem in Washington.
DaYanks24
04-26-08, 06:49 PM
A pick out of Coastal Carolina in the 2nd round. They didn't even HAVE a football team when I was there almost 10 years ago. A WR no less with all those big names still on the board.
ODU is going down the same path.
DaYanks24
04-26-08, 06:49 PM
Fred Davis is a beast. Cooley and Davis.
Nice.
MassNYYfan
04-26-08, 06:54 PM
ODU is going down the same path.
Yes they are. I think my parents have tickets already for '09. I think they'll be in the same conference as UMass when it comes to football so I'll definitely try to see them when they come up this way.
161 and River Ave.
04-26-08, 06:55 PM
Eagles having a real good draft so far.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 06:56 PM
Nice -- another threat down.
Now if Sweed can just get past Tennessee again... :D
Not likely... :(
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 07:02 PM
The Redskins WR and TE corps are scary...
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 07:03 PM
The NFC East is a badass division.
MassNYYfan
04-26-08, 07:07 PM
Well we arguably have the #1 and #2 WR's in the draft and the #1 TE.
I hope they can chip DE's though. :lol:
I hope Jason Campbell survives. Or Zorn really has taught him a quick release for his new WCO.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 07:12 PM
Pittsburgh gets Sweed. Great WR corps there now too.
MassNYYfan
04-26-08, 07:14 PM
Mendenhall and Sweed is certainly a nice draft haul already.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 07:16 PM
Many teams have had nice drafts... Except Baltimore, they stink.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 07:22 PM
Baltimore must have heard my comment as they drafted Ray Rice. He'll backup Willis McGahee.
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 07:22 PM
There goes Ray Rice
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 07:24 PM
Stinks that Rice has to play for Baltimore but oh well.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 07:24 PM
Packers are taking a QB?!
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 07:25 PM
Poor poor Aaron Rodgers.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 07:25 PM
Boy, did Green Bay really screw over Miami...
b_joseph
04-26-08, 07:26 PM
Poor poor Aaron Rodgers.Competition is ythe key to success. Time for a battle in Green Bay.
There are so many beautiful picks out there still.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 07:27 PM
Boy, did Green Bay really screw over Miami...
Why? Henne is still there.
OxDiesel
04-26-08, 07:29 PM
Why? Henne is still there.
IMO, Brohm is the better QB.
The only thing the kid did wrong this year was get screwed over by Petrino and get stuck cramming a new system into his brain.
And now it's Henne to the Fins.
What are the G-Men looking at in round 2? Dan Connor is still on the board, at one point I saw most mock drafts having him go to them at 31.
TheManKnownAsMecca
04-26-08, 07:31 PM
IMO, Brohm is the better QB.
The only thing the kid did wrong this year was get screwed over by Petrino and get stuck cramming a new system.
Oh I agree. I said Brohm was my favorite QB in the entire draft. That being said, it wasn't screwing over Miami though as Henne was still on the board.
So how long did the John Beck era last? 3 games?
Screw you ESPN. Now it's been 2 commercial breaks and no Rice highlights.
b_joseph
04-26-08, 07:36 PM
And now it's Henne to the Fins.
What are the G-Men looking at in round 2? Dan Connor is still on the board, at one point I saw most mock drafts having him go to them at 31.
Lots of high upside LB's still out there. There are also some tasty DT's also ( Sims for one ).
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 07:51 PM
End of day 1 now only a pick away.
BonusCantos
04-26-08, 07:56 PM
The Giants go corner for their 2nd round pick.
njdhockey
04-26-08, 07:57 PM
I am not too knowledgeable when it comes to football...good or bad pick in Thomas for the Giants? I know a lot of people wanted Connor there.
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 08:02 PM
I am not too knowledgeable when it comes to football...good or bad pick in Thomas for the Giants? I know a lot of people wanted Connor there.
How much help do the Giants need at Corner?
Thomas has been very solid for the Trojans the last 2 years. We've recruited a bunch of high profile kids the last few years and Thomas was one of the under the radar guys Pete Carroll picked up. He worked hard, became our #1 corner and now, has become a day one pick.
Good to see you here Cano. Some of the scouting reports say Thomas is a little slow. Is that true? What we need is a big physical corner who'll mug WRs at the LOS, and then play tight bump-and-run coverage.
I'm thrilled we didn't draft Connor. Anyone who thought we would was just blinded by the hype and didn't care that he was a bad fit for our defense.
They look very good at CB now with Ross + Webster, now throw in Thomas to the rotation and the secondary could be as solid and deep as the front 4. Corner was a position they needed to add youth to with McQuarters and Madison on the wrong side of 30 for a young man's position.
CanoForPresident
04-26-08, 08:12 PM
Good to see you here Cano. Some of the scouting reports say Thomas is a little slow. Is that true? What we need is a big physical corner who'll mug WRs at the LOS, and then play tight bump-and-run coverage.
I'm thrilled we didn't draft Connor. Anyone who thought we would was just blinded by the hype and didn't care that he was a bad fit for our defense.
I think Thomas ran a 4.5 at the combine. Not exactly blistering, but not slow either.
He's got great size and reach though. Giants made a really good pick. USC runs a soft zone, bend dont break type of D so it's up to Thomas to adjust to the Giants system, I don't doubt that he can though.
I'm with you on Connor.
b_joseph
04-26-08, 08:20 PM
Our front 4 protect our secondary and the good thing is that nearly all of our players maximise their potential under Spags.
I can just imagine Spags right now with a big smile on his face.
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