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The 2008 NFL Draft Day Open Thread -- 1st Round(11-20)

Welcome Back!  The Broncos are only 1 pick away and every one of the OL's are still on the board.  TRADE DOWN!!!

  #11 Buffalo Bills -- CB Leodis McKelvin -- The Bills undoubtedly tried to move down.  Reaching for a WR here would have been a huge reach so the Bills made the wise move taking the best DB on the board.  Remember, the Bills play against Tom Brady twice a year.  Nice move for the Bills.

ON THE CLOCK -- THE DENVER BRONCOS!

  #12 Denver Broncos -- OT Ryan Clady -- I guess we had to know this pick was coming when all these linemen fell.  Clady and the Broncos have been connected at the hip during this entire process.  I said on MHR Radio that O-Line would be the safe pick.  It turned out that the Broncos decided to stay safe.  Styg50 will have his thoughts ASAP.

  #13 Carolina Panthers -- RB Jonathon Stewart -- The Panthers waste no time taking the card with Stewart's name to the commish.  Stewart has questions, mostly about health, but still projects to be a solid RB in the NFL.  There was a smattering of boos form Panthers' fans when the pick was announced.

  #14 Chicago Bears -- OT Chris Williams -- Many thought the Bears would go Running Back here, but to their credit they made the smart move, choosing to solidify the O-Line.  I am a bit surprised that the Pick was Williams, but the Bears needed a lineman and they got one.

#15 Kansas City Chiefs -- OL Brandon Albert -- The Chiefs, easily the most active of the teams in this draft, make another move to get help for their O-Line.  When Williams went to the Bears, you had to imagine that the Chiefs were ecstatic.  Albert fits what they do to a T.

#16 Arizona Cardinals -- D. Rodgers-Cromartie -- The Cardinals needed some serious help for their pass defense, and Cromartie might be the best DB in the draft.  There are some health concerns, but if he stays healthy Cromartie is the real deal.

#17 Detroit Lions -- OT Gosder Cherlius -- A bit of a surprise here, with Rashard Mendenhall still on the board.  The Lions have a big hole in the backfield they must feel they can address later in the draft.

#18 Baltimore Ravens -- QB Joe Flacco -- The Ravens wanted Matt Ryan.  The Falcons ended all talk about that.  To their credit, they didn't panic and made the bold move with the Jags to move lower in the draft until the right moment.  It came at 18, with the Ravens moving back up to get their QB of their future.

#19 Carolina Panthers -- OT Jeff Otah -- Kudos to the Panthers.  First, the Panthers were able to get much needed help at running back.  They then come right back to nab much needed help along the O-Line.  Solid draft for the Panthers.

#20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- CB Aqib Talb -- A bit of s surprise.  The Bucs need playmakers and all the Wide Receivers are still on the board.  Gruden went defense instead, and hopes to have found a replacement for Brian Kelly.

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lol

So the pundits think Buffalo is taking a CB…

by Zappa on Apr 26, 2008 2:18 PM MDT   0 recs

WR betcha

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 2:18 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah

even though they probably need a WR more

by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 2:18 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

4th

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 2:18 PM MDT   0 recs

Is trade down the right phrase

if I want Denver to trade the pick for a first round next year?

by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 2:18 PM MDT   0 recs

trade OUT methinks...

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by styg50 on Apr 26, 2008 2:19 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

12th until I traded down!!

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by styg50 on Apr 26, 2008 2:18 PM MDT   0 recs

Tooo slow for second lol

and two slow for fifth

by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 2:18 PM MDT   0 recs

WERE UP!

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 2:19 PM MDT   0 recs

buffalo selects leodis mckelvin

There is nothing you cannot be, there is nothing you cannot do. There is nothing you cannot have.

by sirsam on Apr 26, 2008 2:19 PM MDT   0 recs

Interesting

time to trade down (herro Eagles)

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 2:19 PM MDT   0 recs

Mushi mushi?

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by styg50 on Apr 26, 2008 2:20 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Lol

I will be absolutely stunned if we pick a RB

by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 2:21 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I'll be happy

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 2:22 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

me too

but I’m nuts over Stewart.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 2:22 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Clady or trade down

by keeperbear on Apr 26, 2008 2:20 PM MDT   0 recs

Who's Clady?

lol

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 2:21 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Welcome aboard!

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by styg50 on Apr 26, 2008 2:21 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

All my friends are like ooooo Broncos

so I hope they make us proud today.

by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 2:21 PM MDT   0 recs

MENDENHALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

wHERE IS Guru’s insider info at? :D

by Zappa on Apr 26, 2008 2:21 PM MDT   0 recs

I agree

100%. where is 100 percent?

by Zappa on Apr 26, 2008 2:22 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

good question

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 2:22 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I am here.

I just changed my name to sirsam

There is nothing you cannot be, there is nothing you cannot do. There is nothing you cannot have.

by sirsam on Apr 26, 2008 2:23 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

oh phew

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 2:23 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Braden Albert?

Ug, I really hate this pick.

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by ejruiz on Apr 26, 2008 2:21 PM MDT   0 recs

Give me Mendenhall

Lord, please…...

by denverocks on Apr 26, 2008 2:22 PM MDT   0 recs

the pick is in

according to ESPN

by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 2:22 PM MDT   0 recs

^$*&@#^$*@Y$*(@Y

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 2:23 PM MDT   0 recs

lol

In 5 years he will be a solid player. BIG F-ING DEAL

by Zappa on Apr 26, 2008 2:24 PM MDT   0 recs

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by Zappa on Apr 26, 2008 2:24 PM MDT   1 recs

I Don't Hate It

But I certainly don’t like it.

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by ejruiz on Apr 26, 2008 2:25 PM MDT   0 recs

I don't hate Clady as a player

I was just not in love with him enough to be a first round pick. I think there was better value from trading down (or out).

by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 2:25 PM MDT   0 recs

Alright

I say Carolina takes Stewart. Makes too much sense.

by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 2:25 PM MDT   0 recs

Mr Dorsey,

Meet Mr. Clady

by denverocks on Apr 26, 2008 2:25 PM MDT   0 recs

I Think old Guru Just Broke his Television

by Tony_O on Apr 26, 2008 2:25 PM MDT   0 recs

I was right! Clady makes sense

by keeperbear on Apr 26, 2008 2:26 PM MDT   0 recs

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Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 2:26 PM MDT   0 recs

Denver didn't have

Albert rated as high as I thought…

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by styg50 on Apr 26, 2008 2:26 PM MDT   0 recs

I agree with the general sentiment

Clady’s not Bad, per se, but definitely not worth 12 pick money.

by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 2:27 PM MDT   0 recs

the 12 pick worth is

$11 -$12 mil guaranteed. 6yr contract, that doesn’t seem bad… MattR, have you got any thoughts on cap space for this signing?

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by styg50 on Apr 26, 2008 2:29 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

My guess is it will end up being about

$15 million total for a 5 year contract with a voidable 6th year and about $10 million guaranteed over the first couple years and the potential for another 2-4 million in playing time or other incentives.

by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 2:35 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh that's perfect...

the pundits say he will not be a pro bowler until his 5th year…just in time for Shanny to cut him. :)

by Zappa on Apr 26, 2008 2:36 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Forget the Foster comparison's guys

that argument went the way of the dodo.

Clady is ten times the player that Foster was, and he has a meanstreak and a chip on his shoulder to match.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by styg50 on Apr 26, 2008 2:28 PM MDT   0 recs

Agreed.

Just because we got burned once, doesn’t mean we should never try again. He’s a completely different player.

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by ejruiz on Apr 26, 2008 2:28 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Please stop booing

new person to root for…..

CHRIS JOHNSON !!!!!!!!!!!

by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 2:28 PM MDT   0 recs

For every give there

is a take. Johnson is the flip side of a Clady pick. :)

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by styg50 on Apr 26, 2008 2:29 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Go Chrish Johnson!

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 2:28 PM MDT   0 recs

Rest in Peace, The Sports Guru’s Television

by Tony_O on Apr 26, 2008 2:29 PM MDT   0 recs

Stewart > Mendenhall.

Nice pick, Carolina.

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by ejruiz on Apr 26, 2008 2:29 PM MDT   0 recs

Agreed

though I swear they got the cards mixed up.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 2:30 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

lol

They’re both fine :)

by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 2:31 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I love the Clady Pick

I am in the minority on MHR, but remember who told you this was the right thing to do when Clady makes the Pro Bowl. This was the best case scenario, and the right pick to make.

"I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was, you know, important --like a league game or something." DICK BUTKUS

by TedBartlett905 on Apr 26, 2008 2:30 PM MDT   0 recs

Hey man

I’m with you. He has played in a similiar system, and he WAS a Bronco

by phantom818 on Apr 26, 2008 2:32 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't think Clady is

a minority pick here, mostly because I don’t think that MHR works that way.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by styg50 on Apr 26, 2008 2:32 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

L love it, too

Isn’t Clady the first time Shanny’s ever taken an o-lineman in the first? Shows you how highly he thinks of him. I don’t necessarily think he’ll start at LT right away, but I think he’ll end up there, and be an all-pro, sooner rather than later.

"In the empty spaces - lacunae, vacuums, pauses, voids, black holes - new things begin. We are born anew from the unexplored space, the badlands, the outlaw territory." - Sam Keen

by spock on Apr 26, 2008 2:41 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

George Foster

was technically an O-lineman, but he blocked like Jeb Putzier.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 26, 2008 2:42 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

We reached

for Foster in the first before. Most scouts had Foster ranked at the top of the second, so, i a way, you are probably right, seeing as how he didn’t pan out anyways.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by styg50 on Apr 26, 2008 2:42 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

mdierk says hello

and also that we need Clady to be ready to be a star this year…not 5 years from now like Maylock says.

by Zappa on Apr 26, 2008 2:30 PM MDT   0 recs

Yes

I think he will definitely take some time to develop.

by atthehive on Apr 26, 2008 2:31 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I wasn't sure about the jump to the NFl

but the fact that Denver thought he was worth a #12 says that they think he is ready, and I will take their word on an olineman as athletically gifted as Clady.

He knows that no one believes in him, and that is part of what will make him a starter before the end of 2008.

Mountains, forest, sea: the