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The 2008 NFL Draft Day Open Thread -- 1st Round(21-31)

Two-Thirds of the way through the draft.  Is it me, or are we flying through the First Round???

  #21 Atlanta Falcons -- OT Sam Baker -- Another trade, another surprise.  I felt that Baker would be available early in the 2nd round, but it's obvious the Falcons didn't agree.  The Falcons need help on the O-line if new quarterback Matt Ryan is to stay alive.

#22 Dallas Cowboys -- RB Felix Jones -- Jerah Jones went to Arkansas, Felix Jones went to Arkansas.  How cute is that.  Seriously, Jones provides a worthy replacement to Julius Jones and much needed insurance for Marion Barber III.

#23 Pittsburgh Steelers -- RB Rashard Mendenhall -- What a pick for the Steelers.  Great value for Mendehhall, who slips all the way to 23.  With Willie Parker already there Mendenhall won't have to come right in and perform.  A perfect situation for him and the Steelers.

#24 Tennessee Titans - RB Chris Johnson -- That is a shock. an absolute shock.  It makes little, if any sense.  Everyone knows I love Johnson, but the Titans don;t need another "athlete" on offense.  They already have one in Vince Young.  An odd pick to say the least.

#25 Dallas Cowboys - CB Mike Jenkins -- The Cowboys move up a couple slots to get the Corner they need.  Anthony Henry is becoming less and less effective and will probably move to safety.  Terrence Newman is still up and down.  Jenkins will solidify the defensive back.

#26 Houston Texans - OT Duane Brown - Give credit to Kubiak, he knows what he needs and he goes and gets it.  The Texans need to infuse that O-Line with youth and Brown, while overshadowed by the other OT's in this draft, is a solid prospect.  Add this selection with the picks acquired when they traded down, and this is a good move.

#27 San Diego Chargers - CB Antoine Cason - The Chargers have a solid corner on one side, and add another here.  Their hope was a running back would fall to this spot.  It didn't happen, so they went defensive back, a position of need on a team with few.

http://images.mockingthedraft.com/images/admin/25.gif #28 Seattle Seahawks - DE Lawrence Jackson - The Seahawks signed Patrick Kerney last year to improve the pass rush.  They add some more pass rush, this time through the draft.  Many thought the 'Hawks qould go QB.  I didn't and neither did Mike Holmgren.

#29 San Francisco 49'ers - DT Kentwan Balmer - The Niners have all kinds of needs on the offensive side of the ball.  Because of that, the Niners went D-Line.  A lineman that, on the surface, doesn't appear to fit their scheme.

#30 New York Jets - TE Dustin Keller - It just wouldn't be a First Round in the NFL Draft without the Jets taking a TE. Classic.  The booos rained down inside the ESPN Zone, boos that only a J-E-T-S fan could do.

#31 New York Giants - S Kenny Phillips - The Giants had one glaring need, at safety.  Phillips should come in and play right away for a team that has pretty good depth, especially on defense.

That ends the First Round of the 2008 NFL Draft!!!  Time to eat!

 

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lolol

first. Am I the only person still actively watching this?

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:36 PM MDT reply actions  

Still here for a bit...

Please check out my blog at http://thefulldeck.blogspot.com/ , now redesigned and recommited!

by ejruiz on Apr 26, 2008 3:37 PM MDT reply actions  

I like Jones

because of the speed/power duo it would create with Barber.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:38 PM MDT reply actions  

The last few picks were agonizingly slow...

I think Broncoland is a bit bummed our team is so quiet. We all like to be movers and shakers. Oh well…Clady better pan out or we’re destined to mediocracy.

by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 3:38 PM MDT reply actions  

I don't think

his potential failure is devastating or anything. I think his potential success will be more impactful than a potential failure.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:39 PM MDT up reply actions  

In and out

until we get closer to the end of the first round

by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 3:38 PM MDT reply actions  

#42 will be here before we know it.

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

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 26, 2008 3:38 PM MDT reply actions  

What is going on?!?

It’s like everyone forgot Mendenhall exists…maybe we can pick him up in the second. lmfao

by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 3:39 PM MDT reply actions  

Won't happen.

There’s no way Houston can pass him up at that point. Pittsburgh might even want him with Parker dealing with some injuries last year. At this point, I can see a lot of teams being interested in Mendenhall.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

With

the unexpected drop of Mendenhall, you think maybe we’re talking about possibly moving up to snag mendenhall if he’s still around. Oh, nevermind. He’s the pick for the Steelers.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:41 PM MDT reply actions  

Trade Up?

At this point, if we thought about Mendenhall at #12, we have to be interested in trading up to get him. I wouldn’t do it, but it might be a consideration.

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by ejruiz on Apr 26, 2008 3:42 PM MDT reply actions  

Sometimes I wonder

if Kiper is more than just a wind bag

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 3:43 PM MDT reply actions  

Gotta Run.

I’ll be back later to discuss Day One; cheers everyone!

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by ejruiz on Apr 26, 2008 3:43 PM MDT reply actions  

hmmm

I remember a few years back when Shaun Alexander fell int he draft, a lot like Mendenhall has this year. I wonder if his career will turn out similarly.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:46 PM MDT reply actions  

Maybe it's just me

but Limas Sweed to TN seems too natural of a fit to pass up, which means they draft Mike Jenkins.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:47 PM MDT reply actions  

OR

A revolutionary new offense featuring Vince Young as a HB, only half the time he passes it while the other QB is a decoy.. The key to this is them drafting Brian Brohm right here.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:49 PM MDT up reply actions  

Genius

We’ll never see it coming

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

See

they’ll disguise it by having the center snap the ball through the Up QB’s hands and it’ll be like the read offense VY ran at UT.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:51 PM MDT up reply actions  

If

DeSean falls to 42, would you be happy taking him?

by KTJ on Apr 26, 2008 3:49 PM MDT reply actions  

I used to be happy taking him in the 20s

at 42 it would seem cool. However, if Chris Johnson is also there, where’s the upside of Jackson OVER Johnson?

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

umm

he is just too small for me personally.

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 3:50 PM MDT up reply actions  

The only problem I have with it is that we need defensive help more than a WR.

by KTJ on Apr 26, 2008 3:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

That's a reach like

Donte Whitner was a reach at 8 a few years ago. A total WTF.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

That was an enormous wtf

because an obvious need and an obvious talent that filled said need was there with Brady Quinn. The WR pool this year is a bit…lackluster, but how the hell is Vince Young going to win them games? He’s just not that good.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

OMG

YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME. WTF ARE THE TITANS DOING???

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:51 PM MDT reply actions  

The only problem I have with it is that we need defensive help more than a WR.

by KTJ on Apr 26, 2008 3:51 PM MDT reply actions  

Yeah

I don’t think WR is a huge need, though if Earl Bennett ended up in Denver, you wouldn’t hear a complaint outta me.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:52 PM MDT up reply actions  

I just don't know!

that pick shows NO Confidence in Vince Young’s Arm!

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 3:53 PM MDT reply actions  

wow, looks like Curtis Lofton just became a bronco..

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

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 26, 2008 3:54 PM MDT reply actions  

Haha

so Johnson is gone, Lofton is in, eh? I dunno, really. I think the board is falling in a very interesting manner.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:55 PM MDT up reply actions  

Wooo

Houston has to be happy to be seeing Mike Jenkins falling right to them at 26.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 3:58 PM MDT reply actions  

LOL

How about that? Houston’s plan is foiled!

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions  

Styg50 says we take this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_x4WvWEJO4

in the second….I say we trade up and get another stud WR. They are all still available! lol

by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 3:58 PM MDT reply actions  

If a dominating WR was in this draft

He would’ve been drafted already. There just isn’t one here.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yea...

but stop talking about me like that!

by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 4:02 PM MDT up reply actions  

ha haha ha

sorry of course i have said your name and as slam dunk says I jinx it so were screwed youre going to sandy eggo

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions  

Well

Houston could always get some help for Andre Johnson, what with Baker and Jenkins both gone. I’d say Sweed would be their pick.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:02 PM MDT reply actions  

Yeah

Driving on the highway yesterday we saw a protestor with a sign advertising “www.impeachcheney.com” or something. Agh…

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:06 PM MDT up reply actions  

Nice

Houston grabs an O-lineman. Very nice.

Except not.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:06 PM MDT reply actions  

I think this is where

Houston continues to mimic Denver. They are entering the “WTF?” draft phase. They’ll pull out of it…in 2-3 years.

~Uffdah

by Disco_Stu on Apr 26, 2008 4:08 PM MDT up reply actions  

Ugh...

The idea of the Chargers grabbing Balmer just entered into my consiousness. Plz don’t let it happen.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:08 PM MDT reply actions  

thanks!

now im thinking of it

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

BOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Both for the Chargers in general and to the idea of them getting Balmer. Let them take one of these WR with question marks.

by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions  

good pick

the kid was really talented, and it’s not like SD has tons of holes to fill. Combine him with Cromartie and we might have to used to running the ball past an unsuspecting Merriman.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:11 PM MDT up reply actions  

That is what Scheffler is for

And Stokely too (if we can find a #2 WR and keep him in the slot)

by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 4:13 PM MDT up reply actions  

We have a 2

his last name is Colbert. I think that was one of the most underrated signings in the league.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:14 PM MDT up reply actions  

Also a good idea

why not plan for 2-3 years down the road in a deep QB draft, instead of having your hand forced when you realize your longtime starter doesn’t have it anymore. Love the line of thinking.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:14 PM MDT up reply actions  

Personally I would pick Henne

but Brohm will prbably be the pick because he poses less of a threat to hasselback

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:16 PM MDT up reply actions  

My dad is on the phone...

he is a Redskins fan…he wants to know what the Redskins got for trading their 1st rounder to Atlanta. I was not watching tv when that happened… lol

by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 4:14 PM MDT reply actions  

nice word

interesting, not the word I woudl have chose

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:18 PM MDT up reply actions  

yet another midget....

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

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 26, 2008 4:17 PM MDT reply actions  

It won't happen

but because I think Alex Smith sucks, I’d like to see Brohm go to SF.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:18 PM MDT reply actions  

PAC 10 stats aren't all that impressive

I wonder how Jackson would look if he had played in the SEC?

by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 4:18 PM MDT reply actions  

Well

if he had a cannon arm and a weight problem, he’d be tailor made for Oakland.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:19 PM MDT up reply actions  

or in relation to McFadden

hasn’t had enough illegitimate kids.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:20 PM MDT up reply actions  

Although

we’re probably not too suited to talk about running backs with kids…

by Rohan on Apr 26, 2008 4:22 PM MDT up reply actions  

I know it.

It occurred to me, but Henry played in the SEC, too, so there’s a line to draw there somewhere, I swear.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

SEC toughest division

to go pro without kids

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:24 PM MDT up reply actions  

OHH BABY.

We are getting a WR in the 2nd….gotta!

by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 4:20 PM MDT reply actions  

It would show some growth

by the NFL talent evaluators who always seem to salivate over fast guys with crappy receiver skills.

It’s also an indictment on weak this crop really, truly is.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:23 PM MDT up reply actions  

Inconsistent college DT goes to inconsistent 9ers.

He seems like a good fit for that team of talented underachievers. Zappa must be loving the weak picks of the Bay teams.

by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 4:22 PM MDT reply actions  

By my count

the ACC, Pac 10 and SEC all have 6 players picked so far with two picks left in the first

by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 4:25 PM MDT reply actions  

Scheffter

says TE…. very very odd.

by Rohan on Apr 26, 2008 4:25 PM MDT reply actions  

Keller is sitting there

and I don’t think they have one. A big, physical receiver might be good too because by now the league has Coles figured out.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

But

why would they trade from the 2nd round to the 30th pick for a TE? I’m sure there should be others left…

by Rohan on Apr 26, 2008 4:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

if the Jets take a 1st round TE

their fans will boo them very loudly

by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 4:26 PM MDT up reply actions  

However

they had to get ahead of the Giants, who is actively trying to trade Shockey to the Saints and was prolly banking on Keller being there.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:27 PM MDT up reply actions  

good point

but the Jets fans don’t care. They remember Kyle Brady, Anthony Becht, and Johnny Mitchell.

at least Keller was taken at 30

by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 4:30 PM MDT up reply actions  

Yes!

I feel pretty proud after that pick.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:29 PM MDT reply actions  

I don't see

the Giants going after Merling. They already have Umenyiora. Tuck, and Kiwanuka. I know they moved Kiwi to LB, but he’s not natural there and belong as a DE. They’re just buying some time until Strahan retires.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:31 PM MDT reply actions  

Amani Toomer will be 36 this year...

they might be finally looking at WR. They get to pick the best one available….lol

by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 4:32 PM MDT up reply actions  

I fee like I have called WR for about 8 of the past 10 teams to draft...

eventually I will get it right!!! Then again, the one team I say no WR they will end up drafting one. :P

by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 4:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

I'm really stumped

but they might make Devin Thomas the pick, leaving him to team with another former Spartan in Burruss. But I dunno.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:33 PM MDT up reply actions  

Okay that's it

Last straw by Scheffter…. ESPN time

by Rohan on Apr 26, 2008 4:35 PM MDT reply actions  

Or -B-R-O-H-M

I can’t figure out who is going before who, really.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

If miami passes on Henne

than someone else gets a steal

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:38 PM MDT reply actions  

I think

Merling might be the pick here, too. They’re shopping Taylor

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:38 PM MDT up reply actions  

Miami gets Merling (:

tough guy, bummer we don’t get him

by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 4:39 PM MDT reply actions  

I think that

is a pretty big endorsement of Beck.

~Uffdah

by Disco_Stu on Apr 26, 2008 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

Haha

I dunno if it counts. There was more to my thought, but I was trying to finish the post before the pick was announced because the Taylor connection came to me as I saw Washington walking to the podium.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

This has been the most fun I've had on draft day...ever!

I am a Bronco fan exiled in the raider nation(no caps, my perfectionist self makes it hard not to capitalize proper names even for improper teams). Thank you guys for making this day quite enjoyable!

by Tim Lynch on Apr 26, 2008 4:39 PM MDT reply actions  

Yup

This has been fantastic!

by Rohan on Apr 26, 2008 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

you and I both in exile

Salinas is crazy for the raiders

Davis to the Hall!

by Jon Tollerud on Apr 26, 2008 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions  

I'm in LA

for the weekend. That’s kinda like exile, right? Right?

Okay, it’s not.

~Uffdah

by Disco_Stu on Apr 26, 2008 4:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

I live in Houston.

And have had to watch Denver South be built from the ground up, while Denver Real was collapsing. And…it’s in Texas. It definitely feels like exile.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:42 PM MDT up reply actions  

It's been great

I will admit. The fact that I’m sitting around with other draftniks making wild guesses at picks is just blowing me away. This is great fun.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:41 PM MDT up reply actions  

my friends are draft geeks

well some of them are. But they have gone into NYC to watch the past few years while I prefer to stay home and have the TV, Internet, bathroom, etc at my convenience. So it is good to have other folks around to chat with again.

by MattR on Apr 26, 2008 4:44 PM MDT up reply actions  

Oh wow...

It’s looking like KC could have it’s pick of Henne or Brohm…

~Uffdah

by Disco_Stu on Apr 26, 2008 4:42 PM MDT reply actions  

Avery.

Great pest for the NY Rangers.

Oh, wait. Wrong Avery.

I have NO idea…

~Uffdah

by Disco_Stu on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM MDT up reply actions  

Kid out of Houston.

Styg, if you’re around, have some thoughts? I have to defer, since I stopped watching the Cougars when Kolb left.

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:43 PM MDT up reply actions  

Oh hey

round 2 thread is up. Shall we mosey on over there?

by A.J. Haefele on Apr 26, 2008 4:45 PM MDT reply actions  

Here comes

the mad receiver rush.

by Rohan on Apr 26, 2008 4:45 PM MDT reply actions  

Chiefs will take Dan Connor

Herm loves D, or maybe it is time for him to begin the run on punters

by Arctic Bronco on Apr 26, 2008 4:47 PM MDT reply actions  

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